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College students may have to take exit tests

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Joseph Havey

critical thinking, analytical reasoning, document literacy, writing and communication.

Notable schools that will offer the test this This spring, a new test, called the Colle- spring include all of those in the University giate Learning Assessment, might play a role of Texas system and Marshall University in in determining the fate of seniors at about 200 West Virginia. colleges across the United States.

Rebecca Houser, a senior in Applied NutriThis newly proposed “Exit Exam” is a stan- tion Science, said she isn’t convinced about dardized, comprehensive test, and it mimics the usefulness of the test and that real world the Scholastic Aptitude Test high school stu- experience matters more than a number on dents are often required to take. a page.

Jerome Lavelle, associate dean of academic “It’s kind of like putting your GPA on your affairs in the College of Engineering, said resume,” Houser said. “That’s just a number the test was likely proposed in response to a to me. I’ve talked to several people who own movement that criticizes the effectiveness of their own businesses, and they’re looking for a college education. According to a 2010 sur- experience not actually their GPA.” vey conducted by the AssoHouser said this isn’t the reciation of American Colleges sponse colleges should take to and Universities, only one out prove their worth. of four employers think that “It’s not about the colleges two- and four-year colleges trying to differentiate themadequately prepare students selves — it’s about the stuRebecca Houser, senior in for the working world. dents trying to differentiate applied nutrion science “We’ve all heard the studthemselves,” Houser said. “It’s ies that have come out recentabout going out and getting ly that show a college degree jobs and getting experience really may not make that much of a difference and working really hard.” at all,” Lavelle said. “This is likely a way for If N.C. State enacts a policy requiring stucolleges to validate themselves.” dents to take the CLA +, or something similar, He also said it’s unlikely N.C. State students Houser said it wouldn’t affect her future plans. will have to take the CLA + this spring.

However, she thinks it could alter the plans of “I am not aware of any discussions at N.C. someone who isn’t as confident in his or her State to consider implementing such a test,” major as she is.

Lavelle said.

“I really want to go into nutrition so I’m Michael Mullen, vice chancellor of Aca- willing to work for it because I’m already demic and Student Affairs, echoed Lavelle’s working four years into my degree,” Houser sentiment. said. “But for someone who’s kind of on the “I am unaware of the SAT for job appli- border — where they’re not really sure what cants,” Mullen said. “There have been no they want to do when they graduate — takdiscussions about this here at N.C. State.” ing an extra test would just add a lot of extra So far, the CLA + is not mandatory at any stress.” college. According to The Wall Street Journal, A 2012 IBM poll found that 85 percent of the test is voluntary and costs $35. As opposed college students report feeling stressed on a to measuring specific subject knowledge, including math and history, the test measures CLA continued page 2 Deputy News Editor

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Redshirt junior running back Tony Creecy runs the ball during the first football game of the season against Louisiana Tech in Carter-Finley Stadium Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. The Wolfpack defeated the Bulldogs 40-14.

Pack beats Bulldogs Rob McLamb Staff Writer

N.C. State opened the Dave Doeren era with a 40-14 victory over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Saturday in front of 54,204 fans at Carter-Finley Stadium.

The Wolfpack scored 40 points, which was the most in a coaching debut since Monte Kiffin’s 1980 squad defeated William & Mary, 42-0.

Graduate student Brandon Mitchell was named the starting quarterback Saturday morning after much speculation during the summer.

The transfer from Arkansas was effective in his brief time on the field, going 3-for-3 for

93 yards and leading the Pack to back-to-back touchdowns on its opening two drives— the first time that had happened in a N.C. State season opener in 10 years—before injuring his fifth metatarsal in the first half.

Mitchell underwent surgery to repair his metatarsal on Sunday. Doeren said that type of injury typically takes four to six weeks to recover.

“Mitchell’s procedure was a success [on Sunday],” Doeren said. “The doctor said it went great, so it’s just a matter of healing time now for him.”

Redshirt junior Pete Thomas stepped in for Mitchell and, after a shaky start that included an interception on

the goal-line only to recover the fumble on the ensuing return, finished 15-for-27 for 212 yards.

The Pack totaled 542 yards in the contest—its most in a season opener since tallying 592 yards against Western Carolina in 1990.

“We knew how Pete played and he knows how we play,” senior receiver Rashard Smith said. “We knew we could trust Pete and he knew he could trust us. That’s how we’ve been practicing. In practice, they push us up to the line fast and coach keeps pushing and pushing. It’s wide open, just playing

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“I think that that’s completely unnecessary ... ”

Farmers market offers fresh food

Researchers disagree on value of calorie counting

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T he R a leig h Fa r mers Market provides N.C. State students with an alternative to the normal college diet of ramen noodles and potato chips.

Ra leig h residents a nd N.C. State students are able to purchase fresh food at comparatively low prices.

The State Farmers Market offers a wide variety of fruits and vegetables from Triangle farms.

Ronnie Best, the manager of the Ra leigh Farmers Market, said all N.C. State CHARLIE HARLESS/TECHNICIAN students should come to the The Raleigh Farmers Market is 30,000 square feet of fresh North Carolina produce, plants and market for one good reason. other specialty items produced on Triangle farms.

“Affordable food,” Best said. “If they’re going to cook at home, they can come here.” here, we spend here,” Best produce market plus farmers inexpensive.

The market attracts various said. market, south of Philadelphia “The way the prices work, people from all around, and The market’s ability to [and] north of Atlanta,” Best basically, is if there is a lot of therefore is self-supporting generate revenue has allowed said. that product on the market, — it does not receive any it to be one of the national Best said if N.C. State then the prices are cheap,” appropriated money from leaders in wholesales. students come during the Best said. the government.

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Recent studies are challenging the accuracy of the long-held practice of counting calories to lose weight, but there may not be much of a difference after all.

Rob Dunn, an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, publicized these studies in an article he wrote for the Sept. 2013 issue of Scientific American.

In the article, some researchers proposed that foods not digested contain fewer calories than what consumers may read on food labels because the body does not absorb those foods’ nutrients.

But according to Jim Croom, a professor of comparative nutrition and physiology, a majority of these foods are plantbased and high in fiber because stool forms when people do not digest the food they eat and need to remove it as waste.

Studies referenced in the article also suggested that raw food contains fewer calories than cooked food, especially food heavily processed in factories, because cooking it changes the structure of the product.

Bacteria living in our intestines also affect how the body absorbs calories, Dunn wrote in the article. Higher populations of firmicutes, a type of bacteria, may contribute to obesity because they help break down the food, thereby releasing its calories.

Sarah Ash, a professor and coordinator of the undergraduate nutrition program, said the theory is interesting, but less compelling as a significant cause for obesity when compared

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to the reasoning that obese people consume too many calories and don’t expend enough of them.

“The question is, does that matter?” Ash said.

Ash said the differences in bacterial populations could result from obesity, or they might contribute to obesity.

National Public Radio published an article Wednesday that explored the relationship between diet and microbial populations in the gut. In the article, though, researchers based the connection on an “inf lammatory response,” not calories, Ash said.

Ash said she questions how much of an effect intestinal bacteria has on weight because one of the studies

cited in the article pointed to an association between a lack of diverse bacteria and an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Researchers could not find eight crucial types of bacteria in subjects who lacked sufficient microbes, but the future creation of a supplement may replenish the bacteria, according to the NPR report.

Regardless, the findings should not change how people eat, Ash said.

“A supplement cannot replace a proper diet because the bacteria might not succeed in an environment without the food they thrive on,” Ash said.

She said the research on counting calories should not affect diets either.

“It does not change anything that we would recommend to people,” Ash said,

University Theatre’s 2013-14 lineup set The University Theatre has announced its performance schedule for 2013-2014. This season’s offerings include: • Arcadia, by Tom Stoppard–Sept. 25-Oct.6, 2013– Titmus Theatre at Frank Thompson Hall • The Game’s Afoot, by Ken Ludwig–Nov. 8-24, 2013– Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre at Frank Thompson Hall • Chicago, book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music

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as plant-based foods like fruits and vegetables as well as fiber-rich foods are already considered important to a healthy diet.

Even so, the importance of calories cannot be left out of the equation for losing weight.

“Overall, there is a direct correlation between burning calories and a given weight,” Croom said.

People need to be more aware of the calorie content found in the foods they are eating, Ash said.

“I think a lot of people really are clueless about this,” Ash said. “It’s amazing we aren’t bigger than we are because it’s so easy to consume calories.”

Diet alone, though, is not enough to lose weight, Croom said.

“The body senses the decrease in food intake and lowers its metabolic rate,” Croom

said. “A lot of people get really discouraged from that.”

To combat this effect, people need to change their exercise routines as well as eat a healthy diet, according to Croom Other important aspects of the weight-loss process include portion control, choice of food and how much water people drink, Croom said.

Environmental factors, such as those who have a genetic predisposition to obesity, and the consumption of drugs like antidepressants, make the task of losing weight even harder, Croom said.

“It’s a huge, huge challenge, and everyone is different,” Ash said.

Dunn declined to comment on this article.

GCF Farm volunteers sought Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, which runs the Goodwill Community Foundation Farm adjacent to its corporate headquarters on Chin Page Road in Durham, NC., is looking for volunteers for the summer and fall harvest season.

On the farm, GCF grows fruits and vegetables that are donated to the food banks of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Last year, GCF donated more than 22,000

pounds of fresh produce. It has already exceeded that number this year and is well on the way to more than doubling that amount this year.

GCF can arrange for special work days for N.C. State groups and organizations.

For more information, call GCF Farm Volunteer Coordinator Becky Lytle at (919) 281-9192 or write her at blytle@goodwillenc.org

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daily basis. This kind of stress is exactly what Houser thinks a test like the CLA + will increase.

“I think that that’s completely unnecessary because we already have enough pressure trying to find jobs when we graduate and taking our final exams,” Houser said. “Final exams in and of themselves are stressful without having to think about studying for an SAT.”

NC law allows college students facing discipline to hire an attorney Sydney Grice Correspondent

A new law, signed into legislation in late August, will offer UNC-System students and student organizations the right to hire an attorney to represent them in student misconduct cases.

This new legislation applies to strictly non-academic violations, including plagiarism and cases of sexual assault.

It does not apply to student honor courts, such as the student honor system at UNCChapel Hill.

Robert Shibley, senior vice president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, told the News & Observer that this reform helped

protect students’ legal rights.

“Many North Carolinians and Americans generally don’t realize that when you are accused of campus crimes, you almost never are allowed to have a lawyer to represent you in those tribunals,” Shibley told the N&O. “So, I think it’s common sense reform.”

While students have been able to seek out legal guidance and resources, it has never been possible to have a third party speak on a student’s behalf. University court cases function differently from standard court cases. For example, university discipline can decide verdicts on a caseby-case basis and certain legal liberties are not applicable to

campus misconduct, including double jeopardy. One key uncertainty of the new law is whether the presence of a third party will influence the current system. Of particular concern is UNC-CH, which is currently overhauling its policies regarding sexual assault. Because this legislation does not require universities to provide attorneys, students must pay for the services out of pocket. Andrea Pino, a UNC-CH student and one of five women who filed the federal complaint against the university, told the N&O she is concerned about the strain this new law will add to her financial situation.

“Although this law offers an ideal – a process in which

both parties would have the right to equal protection and support – it ignores the economic difficulties that a survivor would have to endure to retain an attorney if his or her assailant does so,” Pino wrote in an email to the N&O. “Struggling with record student loan debt and tuition hikes, the last thing that a survivor needs is to have to deal with the hurdle of legal fees instead of focusing on their own healing.”

Cody Long, a freshman in history, said that while the law is “ a step in the right direction, the University should be obligated to appoint an attorney to students who cannot afford one.”

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While inside the market, shoppers can sit down and grab some breakfast, lunch or dinner there at either of the two restaurants or grill located within the facility M o n i c a Wo o d , t h e marketing specialist for the State Farmers Market, said that some of the best the market has to offer won’t be brought back to your kitchens.

Wo o d s a id t h at t he rest au ra nt s of fer good deals and food for anybody shopping at the market.

According to Wood, the N.C. Seafood Restaurant

offers coupons online, which offer lower prices and incentive to come out.

Additionally, she said the State Farmers Market Restaurant has daily lunch specials and serves breakfast all day.

Wood said t hat t hese establishments of fer s ome t h i ng for c ol le ge students living away from home—a good meal.

“It’s good, home, countrycooking,” Wood said Though the market is known primarily for its edible goods, food is not the only product it offers.

“There’s a lot of neat gift items,” Wood said.

Wood said that students could get their loved-ones a

variety of different things, like specialty gift baskets, herbal soaps and lotions, or candles right at the market.

“They even have some collegiate items down there,” Wood said.

Wood said that one of the best things about the State Farmers Market is its proximity to N.C. State. “ We ’r e c o n v e n i e n t , [students] can even ride their bike out,” Wood said. “I know a lot of them do.”

The market offers many events, like pumpkin-carving contests, that students can get involved in.

Ac c ord i ng to Wo o d , many N.C. State students participated in the pumpkin contest last year. Cash prizes

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The Raleigh Farmers Market is located near Centennial Campus.

are awarded for the best decorated pumpkin.

The Farmers Market has

been at its current location near Centennial Campus since 1991, but has moved

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from various locations in and around Raleigh since 1955.

‘Hookup culture’ a misnomer, study finds Madeline Safrit Correspondent

After 72 days, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ marriage lasted about as long as America’s fascination with Silly Bandz. Similarly, it seems as though Jennifer Lopez has a new boyfriend every 72 minutes. Such instances contribute the labeling of our generation as a part of the infamous “hookup culture.”

However, a recent study by professors Michael Monto and Anna Carey, from the University of Portland, found this stereotype to be false. After sampling 1,800 college students, ranging from 18-25 years old, the results seemed to show that this generation actually engages in less casual sex than previous generations of college students.

According to the study, 2002-2010 marked the peak of this generation’s “hookup era,” similar to a peak that took place from 1988-1996.

More than 65 percent of the ‘88-’96 generation reported having sex

weekly or more often in the year in which the questions were asked. Comparatively, only 59.3 percent of current college students reported the same thing.

Kami Kosenko, an assistant professor of communication, disagrees with the stereotypes of contemporary college students.

“I do not think that this generation puts more emphasis on casual sex relationships,” Kosenko said. “I think college students today are more aware of the risks involved and are finding that ‘risky sexual behavior’ can take lots of forms.”

Kosenko did point out that the results of sex surveys should be taken with caution, however.

“Social desirability has a major impact on how people respond to sex surveys, and it’s possible that the findings from this study simply reflect socially desirable responses,” Kosenko said.

Monto addressed concerns similar to Kosenko’s in his study.

“Contemporary college students are coping with a new set of norms in which marriage occurs later,” Monto said. “The idea of waiting until marriage to begin sexual behavior is a less tenable narrative. Courtship and relationship practices are changing, and the implications of these changes present a new unique set of challenges.”

However, Monto said he denies that we live in a newly radicalized sexual era, saying that the sexual practices of college students haven’t changed much during the past 25 years.

“This study demonstrates that we are not in the midst of a new era of no rules attached sexuality,” Monto said.

Kyle Vey, president of the GLBT Community Alliance at N.C. State, said he believes it’s possible for

modern-day college students to be more committed in serious relationships, not just one-night stands.

“I personally believe that the majority of college students are more drawn toward traditional relationships,” Vey said.

“However, a no-strings situation is much easier to find, so I think that goes on much more often.”

Vey said he believes that social stigmas shouldn’t significantly affect decisions about relationships.

“I believe that if something makes you happy and it doesn’t break any laws, go for it,” Vey said.

The study also provides evidence supporting the notion that this generation cares less about casual sex between same-sex partners.

Vey said he has noticed this trend of greater acceptance himself.

“I have seen more and more support, particularly on college campuses, for the LGBTQ community,” Vey said. “Given all the publicity from the Supreme Court cases regarding samesex marriage in recent news, I definitely think that same-sex relationships are becoming more visible and accepted all across the country, even here at NCSU.”

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Go educate yourself, McCrory On Friday, The News & Observer ran a “From the Editor” article titled “Drescher: Gov. McCrory says journalists are dumb.” In it, Executive Editor John Drescher recounted a speech that Gov. Pat McCrory gave last Monday to businessmen in Asheville in which he said “This is too complex for the journalists.

They don’t have economics degrees; they’ve not been in business. I respect them greatly, but you get it.”

Drescher’s article was not admiring of McCrory. Beside pointing out that McCrory himself doesn’t have an economics degree (he has degrees in political science and education from Catawba College) and his top business experience is as a mid-level manager, Drescher detailed the adequate credibility of The N&O staff. We at the Technician also haven’t found McCrory’s comment about journalists flattering, and we would like to take The N&O’s

The unsigned editorial is the opinion of the members of the Technician’s editorial board, excluding the news department, and is the responsibility of the editor-in-chief. indignation further.

If McCrory holds that journalists need degrees corresponding to what they report on to authoritatively do so, the logic must be taken to the full extent: It must include politicians.

So, we request that McCrory repeal the infamous “Motorcycle Vagina” bill he signed, which authorizes the shutdown of almost every abortion clinic in the state, until he and N.C. legislators have acquired degrees in women and gender studies.

We would also request that henceforth, everyone in the N.C. Legislature get degrees in environmental science (maybe even along with masters degrees in ecology) before they approve a bill to issue permits for hydraulic

fracturing (aka fracking) and offshore drilling. Who knows, some of them may even start believing in climate change on the way.

Furthermore, we will be fine with the General Assembly convening twice a week for a semester’s Introduction to Sociology course before it again thinks about doing something even vaguely similar to repealing the landmark Racial Justice Act—a degree in this case really shouldn’t be necessary to act sensibly differently.

It could also do well for certain legislators to acquire degrees in philosophy, with concentrations in common sense, before further relaxing gun laws.

Though not on the educational track, per-

haps the Governor and all the legislators who voted to cut federal long-term unemployment benefits should try unemployment first-hand and join the 70,000 people who lost unemployment benefits starting July 1—it may also have other benefits for the state.

Then they could properly regret rejecting federal government money for expanding Medicaid, while they try to go back to school to become doctors, so that they could then have a legitimate voice regarding healthcare.

We could go on, but we have one suggestion just for our friend Pat himself: We in the domain of education will soon start feeling just how useful your education degree was, and everyone in N.C. is already reeling from the effects of the wisdom your political science degree conferred on you. Still, it might be worth a shot—go get a degree in media studies before giving bad press to us journalists.

It’s called ‘Civil War’ for a reason

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eptember has historically not been good for the United States. This September, we commemorate the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, which resulted in the war on terror. Few people are Megan aware that Ellisor this SepDeputy tember also Viewpoint Editor ma rk s t he 30th anniversary of when the Soviet Union shot down Korean Air Lines Flight 007 from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport during the Cold War, killing 269 civilians. And now, “war on Syria” (along with my divorce from the Obama administration) might be added to the month’s list of tragic events.

On Sept. 1, Secretary of State John Kerry spoke in a series of interviews about the Aug. 21 attack in the Damascus suburbs. “Samples of hair and blood have been tested and they have reported positive for signatures of sarin,” Kerry said. Sarin, a toxic in a liquid or gas form, is outlawed according to international rules of warfare. It can be delivered in missiles, bombs, rockets or artillery shells, and affects the nervous system, according to Bradley Klapper’s report for the Associated Press. According

to U.S. government figures, the sarin attack in Damascus killed more than 1,400 people.

Soon af ter the attack, Obama requested Congress’ approval to use military force against the Assad regime.

I was not old enough to vote for Obama this past November. I did, however, heavily campaign for him via my weekly columns. I strongly supported Obama’s campaign platform, which c a l le d for higher taxes on wealthier Americans a nd c om prehensive immigration reform, whi le a lso backing same-sex marriage.

I’ve disagreed with Obama before, but it wasn’t until he requested to get involved in Syria’s civil war that I publicly disagreed with him.

As someone who usually advocates for giving help to anyone who needs it, it is difficult for me to say that we should not try to help Syria.

More than 100,000 people have been killed and 6.2 million have been displaced since the civil war started more than two years ago.

But that’s exactly it—the war started more than two years ago, and the U.S. is now getting involved. This makes me skeptical. If the intention is

really to help the citizens, why didn’t we help them a long time ago?

Not only are we late to the party, but the war is also none of our business. As Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., questioned, “Does a U.S. attack make the situation better for the Syrian people or worse?”

It is a civil war between the Syrian Army and the rebels.

And many of the rebels are also members of Al Qaeda.

Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad claims, “Any attack against Syria is support for Al Qaeda and its affiliates.”

In addition, it appears the pro-Assad Syrian Electronic Army hacked the Marine Corps recruiting website to urge marines not to attack Syria. “…Obama is a traitor who wants to put your lives in danger to rescue Al Qaeda insurgents,” the message stated.

Furthermore, most other countries do not support the U.S. attacking Syria. “Only France is firmly on board among the major military powers. Britain’s Parliament rejected the use of force in a vote last week,” Klapper said.

In the words of Edwin Starr, “War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing.”

“Not only are we late to the party, but the war is also none of our business.”

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In response to “On healthy diet: Not to avoid but to balance”

A column from Aug. 21 about healthful eating in the Technician had some good advice but also, unfortunately, contained quite a bit of misinformation. First, the author says that “toxic chemicals” are produced in the large intestine as a result of fermentation (apparently of carbohydrates) by its resident microorganisms. However, there is no evidence that this is true. (The idea comes from 19th century beliefs about what went on in the large intestine.) He also refers to the “dissolving” of glucose, however dissolution refers to the process by which a solid goes into solution — what he is really talking about is metabolism, a process that can involve either catabolism (the breaking apart) or anabolism (the synthesis) of molecules.

And while he correctly identifies the liver as the site of glucose metabolism, he incorrectly has the stomach carrying out the liver’s job of synthesizing fat from carbohydrates. If sugar actually stayed in your stomach, as he suggests, it could never turn to fat because its component molecules (glucose and fructose) must first be absorbed into the body through the small intestine before they can find their way to the liver for fat conversion.

Finally, he says that “our digestive system is able to identify which foods will provide immediate energy and which will be stored as a secondary energy source.”

It is unclear exactly what he means by this, but the gastrointestinal tract has no role in energy storage. Its primary job is to digest and absorb as many “calories” as it can, regardless of whether they

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ast Thursday marked a turning point for marijuana legalization. On Aug. 29, according to ABC News, the Department of Justice announced Tyler Gobin it would not Staff Columnist prosecute marijuana-related crimes that are legal under state law.

The statement by the DOJ takes some weight off the shoulders of state politicians in Washington and Colorado. Colorado and Washington legalized marijuana use in Nov. 2012, but remained suspicious of how the federal government was going to react. Knowing their residents will not be prosecuted under federal charges paves the way for other states to follow Washington and Colorado’s examples. With the proper regulatory system, states can argue for legalization bills on their ballots.

You can expect to see such bills being introduced quickly. Rhode Island and Maine have already introduced legalization bills, Massachusetts and Vermont are having discussions about a legalization bill, and Oregon and California are seriously talking about ballot initiatives, according to ABC

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News. While these states are working toward legalization, Colorado and Washington are being carefully watched to see how they formulate a system to effectively deal with the newly legalized drug.

Regardless of how long it takes for states to set up their respective systems and introduce bills, the consensus is clear: Marijuana is finally achieving across the board legal acceptance, and it’s about time.

Some may not believe legalization is the right step because of a belief that marijuana is a gateway drug. But to get to the stage of marijuana use, most people first use cigarettes. Actually, cigarettes, marijuana and alcohol can all initiate a drug-related path by themselves, but alcohol and cigarettes, being legal, are more easily accessible.

A fuss is also made—by the government, as well as other entities—regarding health concerns, but they seem to have trouble finding substantial footing to argue with. Smoke damages the lungs whether it comes from tobacco or from marijuana.

But marijuana lacks the damaging chemicals that are in cigarettes.

Cigarettes have been common since they first became

popular, and eventually, we won’t look at marijuana any differently. There will be nosmoking zones for joints and cigarettes, and there will be packs of joints at grocery stores and gas stations. Marijuana growers will sell their crops to processing plants and marketers will create brand images to sell their products.

The lone concern about legalization is a possible loss of revenue due to the inability to tax all production, seeing that cannabis is easy to grow at homes. But the federal government seems to forget the U.S. public likes convenience and while some people will grow their own cannabis, most will choose to buy marijuana in the market.

Change is not a bad thing, and some people will need to accept the new item will soon be in our markets. Things will never be “how they use to be,” and people need to avoid the inevitable. Though it may take a decade or two, that’s fine—it is better off as a gradual progression. With each state changing one by one, uproar will be minimized and some damages will hopefully be avoided. As time progresses, things may get a little crazy, but it will work itself out.

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MAKEwithMOTO unlocks potential Kaitlin Montgomery Staff Writer

What do you get when you place six strangers in a single room for 22 hours? A prototype called the HyBOT — a smart water bottle that purifies your drinking water, tracks your hydration and notifies you via cellphone when you need to drink.

Motorola’s MAKEwithMOTO roadshow stopped at N.C. State’s James B. Hunt Jr. Library from Aug. 16-18 to host a “MAKEaTHON.” Four teams competed in a battle of creativity and ingenuity to design and build a prototype.

The participants were given a blend of low- and high-tech prototyping tools to use, including a full set of 3-D printers, 3-D systems and Motorola’s latest smartphones.

The winning team, Team Transformers, was comprised of A lexandra La Pierre, a sophomore in plant and soil sciences, Ksenia Sedova, a senior in computer engineering, John Daniel, a sophomore in biological sciences, Ben Dunko, a sophomore at Enloe High School in Raleigh, Brain Carrigan, employee at Cree LED Lighting Company in Morrisville, and Alex Benham, a senior at the Steven’s Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. “Day one we kind of just walked up — we didn’t have any idea what we were going to do,” Daniel said. “We formed teams and had the option of picking a theme, we chose aquatics and somehow that ventured into water purification systems.”

The innovation-intensive event started with an evening when “strangers” met, formed teams and came up with a product idea that would require extensive design and prototyping.

“By the end, we all felt like we had been working with each other for a long time,” La Pierre said. “We felt like we really knew each other.”

Sedova attributed t he team’s bond to the amount of time they spent working toward a common goal.

“Mostly we were able to feel that way because we had been sitting in a single room for 22 hours,” Sedova said.

“It wasn’t a straight 22 hours, there was some sleep in the middle, but it felt like we had been working together for weeks.”

The entire MAKEaTHON ran from Friday, Aug. 16, at 5:30 p.m. to Sunday, Aug. 18, at 3:00 p.m. when the final presentations were made.

“We presented to a room of

people and a Google Hangout live on the Internet to the Motorola executives and essentially anyone else who wanted to join in,” La Pierre said.

According to Daniel, the event attracts worldwide attention, however he was surprised when the international audience began to interact.

“There were people all over the world watching and asking questions,” Daniel said.

Da niel a nd La Pierre stressed just how quickly their deadline approached and said the team worked until the final minutes of the competition.

“We literally worked until the last minute finishing the thing,” Daniel said.

Though the presentation went smoothly, the team said COURTESY OF ALEXANDRA LA PIERRE they encountered their fair Team Transformers, MAKEwithMOTO’s MAKEaTHON winners, show off the prototype of their winning entry “HyBOT,” a water share of technical difficulties bottle that, when connected to a smartphone, can tell users when they are dehydrated and when they need to drink. Their en route to the project reveal. design was one of four in competition for a monetary prize of $15,000, which is to be used for prototype development.

“Our logo was falling off in the last three seconds before we walked into the room,” La ly nice product. Maybe learn Pierre said. some lessons from Apple here Their winning design, the and make something that’s HyBOT, connects to your really pretty and easy to use.” cellphone, which allows a Team Transformers was user to control and customize unaware of the cash prize the function from a smart- that came with winning the phone. competition.

“You can enter in all your “We had no idea we were personal statistics like body going to win something,” La weight and how often you Pierre said. “We figured it was exercise and it will take an just for fun.” algorithm and calculate how The members of Team much water you need to be Transformers agreed they had drinking based on that,” La gained more knowledge after Pierre said. completing the project than The team programmed the they had going into it.

COURTESY OF ALEXANDRA LA PIERRE bottle to vibrate and light up “When I came in I told ev- The members of Team Transformers check out other teams’ ideas at Hunt Library’s when it’s time to hydrate. erybody that I didn’t have any MAKEaTHON MAKEwithMOTO event on Aug. 16-18.

Team Transformers won specialty,” Daniel said. “I just $15,000 from Motorola to wanted to learn from each of to work with the Kenan Inbegin the process of making them.” stitute, the National Science their prototype a reality.

Sedova credited the knowl- Foundation-backed center “It sort of hit us in the face,” edge he gained to the physi- on Centennial campus. They La Pierre said. “It’s very real.” cal experience and hands-on have also received a swell of Along with the $15,000, work. support from various profesTeam Transformers received “I knew a few things but sors on campus. a n I nd iI certainly “B e n’s d ad [Gre gor y egogo platlearned a lot of Dunko, director of the Elecform that new things,” trical and Computer Enoperates in Sedova said. gineering Design Center] t he sa me “Really most has said he’ll do his best to way as a of it was on the help and support us … even Kickstarter fly, just doing with finding more funding,” campaign. things.”

Daniel said. “It’s great to hear Ksenia Sedova, senior in I f Te a m According that other people are trying computer engineering Transt o S e d o v a , to help.” formers is they weren’t In the end, Team Transable to raise $15,000 through able to incorporate all their formers is still trying to digest Indiegogo, Motorola will ideas into their first HyBOT the reality of what was once match them with another prototype, but there is noth- just a sketch on their white $15,000. ing stopping them from say- board.

“They were really all about ing the final product’s possi“I guess they really believe just letting students come in bilities are endless. in the idea that the youth and create something,” Se“In the future we’ll be able really have what it takes to dova said. “The key part of to implement some of the bring technology to the next creating the product is it re- amazing things we wanted level,” La Pierre said. “They’re ally was modular and created to do and had imagined,” really into making sure exwith whatever we had. What Sedova said. periences like this are availCOURTESY OF ALEXANDRA LA PIERRE we need to do is integrate evTeam Transformers is al- able for people with creative A prototype of HyBOT was on display for the Team Transformers’ final presentation during the MAKEaTHON by erything into a single bottle ready looking to the future of minds.”

MAKEwithMOTO. prototype such that it’s a real- the HyBOT. They plan to try

“They’re really all about just letting students come in and create ... ”

Internet torrenting makes mark on music industry Nicky Vaught Deputy Features Editor

Three men introduced Napster to the Internet in 1999 and the music industry steadily lost revenue during the 13 years that followed.

Peer-to-peer file sharing programs such as Napster have risen and fallen since then, and the millennial generation has grown alongside them.

In 2013, the music industry saw its first increase in revenue since 1999. Still, listeners illegally share music online, often through torrent-file distribution websites.

“I personally disagree with it,” said Spencer Morris, a sophomore in civil engi-

neering and self-recording artist. “Artists take time to write and record their music.

That’s their job, it’s what they put their time into.”

Morris recently put out an EP, “Residence,” which he recorded by himself under the artist name Cavalier Kids.

The EP is on Noisetrade, a website which offers a download of the music and the option to tip the artist anywhere from $1 to $25.

“If I were trying to sell my music, I’d be sort of mad if someone told me they’d torrented all my albums,” Morris said. “I’d be glad they’re enjoying it and all, but I’d still feel like they owed me something … Artists get most of

their money from shows, but Wolfe, a senior in communithere’s still a lot from record cation-media. sales.”

Wolfe started an anti-torAs it turns out, an artist’s renting software company — income delocated onpends on the line at jant. rec ord l aus — with bel. For big, Trent McKwell-known enzie, a selabels, t he nior in elecartist usutrical engially gets neering. The about $2 per company album sold. aims to use Artists who software to publish ingive the artAnna Wolfe, senior in dependently, ists feedback communication-media on the other and to help hand, usually receive around them save and earn money. $9 per album.

“I’m not going to admit to “[Torrenting] hurts musi- [torrenting music] in a public cians, no doubt,” said Anna way, but it’s extremely com-

“We need a better way to get music than through piracy and buying every song.”

mon,” Wolfe said. “We need a better way to distribute music than through piracy and buying every single song.”

McKenzie said he would like for more users to be able to get music for free, as it helps for a wider distribution of music. “[Torrenting] is a creative way to get things for free,” said McKenzie, who also performs in a band that led to the development of the company.

“Content owners are losing revenue, but there’s a wider distribution of their work.”

Wolfe said that as music distribution movers toward a digital market, there are fewer ways to protect it from public torrenting websites.

“You don’t want to buy it before you’ve listened to it, without experiencing it first,” Wolfe said.

Morris said he hasn’t torrented music since his sophomore year of high school.

“But I do pass around physical CDs with my friends,” Morris said. “It’s not illegal and someone out of a smaller group of people [than the Internet] had to buy the music.”

Wolfe recently started as the campus representative for Spotify, a legal digital music streaming service.

“Hopefully services like Spotify will catch on and people won’t feel like they have to torrent music [but] just to listen to it,” Wolfe said.

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USFS seeks forest sustainability Katie Sanders Deputy Features Editor

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Science Café opened discussions regarding the protection of North Carolina’s temperate forests on Thursday, Aug. 29.

According to Robert Doudrick, director of the U.S. Forest Service southern research station, the Forest Service is working to incorporate ethnobotany into its research methods.

Doudrick studies ethnobotany, which is the study of how plants are used in the daily lives of different cultures, and uses his field to promote sustainability in his job at the Forest Service.

“He gave me this book within five minutes of meeting him and said ‘Here, read this,’” said Meg Lowman, a tropical rain forest canopy biologist. “I put it under my pillow and absorbed it all. It’s called Traditional Forest Related Knowledge and it’s his Bible.”

Doudrick said that forests are essential for our survival as they produce oxygen, promote biodiversity, allow for carbon fixation, filter groundwater and control erosion. People also use forests for recreation and they are extremely important to our economy.

“This country in the South is still considered the wood basket of the countr y,” Doudrick said. “More fiber, whether it’s two-by-fours or paper, is produced in the South than any country in the world.”

However, these resources have been steadily declining.

“Forests in this country, and in the world, are under

assault from lots of threats,” Doudrick said.

He cited problems such as invasive plants, animals, pathogens, forest fires and most importantly humans.

According to Doudrick, humans not only help cause the other threats, but also pollute and are using unsustainable methods to harvest forest resources.

“In the next 50 to 60 years,” Doudrick said, “We project that in an area of the South from Texas to Virginia and from Arkansas clear down to the Caribbean, we will lose an area of forest equivalent to the state of South Carolina.”

Doudrick said research on sustainable practices can help save our forests, which is where ethnobotany can help. He said we should study Native American culture to learn how they interacted with the forest.

“I spent twenty-some years in school,” Doudrick said.

“But I also know that you can learn from living on the land for centuries.”

He said he believes that western science simply cannot gather as much information about the environment in the required time period as is already known in Native American culture.

“We’re pretty convinced that there is a great deal to be learned,” Doudrick said, referring to both knowledge about the ecosystem of the forest itself and cultural knowledge.

According to Doudrick, Native American cultures could be used to learn about important aspects of sustainability from the traditions of native peoples. For example, he said that we could think about the future of the envi-

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Robert Doudrick, director of the U.S. Forest Service southern research station, lectured at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences’ Science Cafe last Thursday. Doudrick emphasized in his lecture the importance of forest preservation and sustainable living.

ronment sooner.

“The National Forest Service’s planning horizon is five, 10, 15 years,” Doudrick said. “Native Americans used to plan on a seven generation horizon.”

Doudrick also said he respected how close native cultures are to the environment, and he said it was made evident by the prominence of nature in their traditional stories. This is something Doudrick believes humans should emulate, as it leads to an inclination to treat the land respectfully.

“The dilemma that we are challenged with is that that is not my knowledge,” Doudrick said. “That knowledge belongs to those people. That is their way of life, their culture. We’ve got a very good track record for working with these people. They feel pretty abused, and are not always forthcoming with their knowledge.”

The Forest Service is starting to collaborate with Native

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Environmentalists like Robert Doudrick are incorporating ethnobotany and ancient Native American principles in order to create more sustainable forestry practices.

American tribes. The Forest Services’ work will be mutually beneficial, as their goals are to promote sustainability and preserve Native American traditions.

Doudrick said he is optimistic about the future sustainable forestry in ethno-

botany.

“We just had a really great meeting at the North Carolina arboretum talking to the Cherokee about the preservation of some of their plant material,” Doudrick said.

“Ethnobotany issues are coming back around.”

Future Science Café topics include biopharmaceuticals, scorpions and the quality of water.

Forums take place Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

Raleigh named a top city for cheapskates Siri Smits Correspondent

Ever wonder what there is to do in Raleigh if you only have a couple of bucks in your pocket? According to the Kiplinger Magazine, there’s plenty. The personal finance magazine listed Raleigh as fifth on its “Top Ten” list for best cities in the United States for cheapskates.

According to the magazine, the cost of living in Raleigh is 7.8 percent below the national average. Also, average housing-related costs in Raleigh are 30.7 percent below the national average, the lowest housing-related costs of any city on the magazine’s list.

“Head south for an excellent opportunity to save,” the magazine said.

Also cited was the close proximity of several Dollar General Stores, which is a big draw for thrifty shoppers.

There are eight Dollar Generals within 10 miles of the city.

Other cheap attractions include free cultural activities and public parks, such as Pullen Park adjacent to N.C. State. Additionally, there are

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Shopping at Uptown Cheapskate is one of many affordable activities available in the Raleigh area. Located in the Mission Valley shopping center, Uptown Cheapskate offers a variety of name-brand designers. All thrift items are gently used and are “in season.”

more than 100 public museums and libraries to visit.

Most popular are the Museum of Natural Sciences and the North Carolina Museum of History, both of which are located downtown.

Cultural attractions include cheap concert and film tickets to venues such as Oak City 7,

a free concert series that took place every other Thursday this summer.

James Withrow, a recent college graduate and employee at the North Carolina Natural Sciences Museum, commented that the museum has many interactive areas including the Nature

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Research Center, which is one of his favorites. He also likes the Snake Exhibit, located on the third floor.

Currently the Museum of Natural Sciences, which is located in downtown Raleigh, is featuring a special exhibit called “Dinosaurs in Motion” with discounted ticket pric-

es for college students. This display includes life size skeletons with some having interactive parts. The museum also features walk through dioramas, science education and research. Admission to the museum is free.

According to Samantha Walker, a junior in elemen-

tary education, Lake Johnson offers a variety of activities that she enjoys.

“Pedal boating is really relaxing to do and only costs $6 for 30 minutes, but walking my dog on the scenic trails is absolutely free,” Walker said.

Walker also pointed out the advantages N.C. State’s campus offers.

“Working out at the gym on campus is a benefit to students because it’s included in the cost of tuition,” Walker said.

Walker said she loves to see movies at the “two dollar theater,” located on Blue Ridge Road, where recently released movies are shown.

“State’s theater on campus is also a great place to see older movies because it’s only $2 as well,” Walker said.

Lastly, the Kiplinger Magazine gave Raleigh high marks for having the lowest average housing costs, something all students can appreciate in addition to the many other cheap activities Raleigh has to offer.

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season and boost our confidence.”

State took nearly a half-hour to get on the board Sunday versus East Tennessee State.

The Pack broke through when junior midfielder Jessica Baity pounced on a loose ball in the box and drilled a shot into the Buccaneers’ net for her second goal of the season.

N.C. State created a twogoal cushion for itself in the 38th minute when sophomore striker Caroline Gentry headed home a cross on a free kick. Gentry, a Raleigh native, has already scored three goals in the current campaign.

Lightning delayed the game on Sunday for over 30 minutes during the halftime intermission.

When play finally resumed, freshman forward Jackie Stengel — who created havoc along the wing all weekend — tallied her fifth goal on the season off a picture-perfect pass from

sophomore striker Brittany Stanko in the 51st minute.

Stengel also scored two goals in the Wolfpack’s win over Georgia Southern on Friday.

The Pack earned a 7-0 advantage in corner kicks versus the Buccaneers and Santoro feels that ball possession and improved defense were the reasons State was able to keep two clean sheets over the weekend.

“We were able to dictate the tempo of the games with our possession style,” Santoro said. “We’ve also worked a lot on defending so that when we lose the ball, we are still in to allow good chances. They took a lot of long shots and played a lot of long balls. That was because there was no space in the middle of the field to pass.

You have got to be tight in the middle of the field.”

N.C. State returns to action on Wednesday at Dial Soccer Field when the Pack hosts No. 13 Georgetown. Santoro is looking forward to seeing how his squad responds to the challenge.

“We have some girls that have been through the ACC

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VOLLEYBALL

In State’s final match of the weekend against Hartford, senior middle blocker Brie Merriwether and junior outside hitter Dariyan Hopper led the Pack in a straight sets win over the Hawks. 2522, 25-14 and 25-13.

State fell behind early in the first set, trailing by as much as four, but the Pack kept the set close by tying the score nine times. State’s persistence eventually helped it claim the first set 25-22.

The Pack again trailed early in the second set, but quickly jumped on a 16-4 run that gave State the advantage it needed, winning the set 25-14.

The final set began with another 12-2 run by the Pack, who maintained the lead as the set progressed. State clinched the final match by winning the third set 25-13.

“It’s good to come up here and play well on the road,” Bunn said. “We started off a little slow in the first set, but we bounced back to play well in the second and third sets.”

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A Wolfpack player jumps for a header in one of State’s weekend games. The Pack won both games and are undefeated on the season.

for a couple of years,” Santoro said. “I think they understand what playing big teams means.

They are working with some of the younger ones. I think they are anxious to see how we

handle it as a staff and I think they want someone good to come to town and give us a test to see how good we are.”

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Pack’s offensive firepower helped them sweep the Vikings 25-18, 25-20 and 25-17 for the team’s second victory on the day.

“It’s always good to start the season 2-0,” Bunn said.

“We had a lot of people step up at different times. We saw some really good things and some things that we need to work on.”

In her first appearance for the Wolfpack, sophomore setter Tanna Aljoe played a starring role in State’s weekend matches. The San Diego State transfer contributed 36 assists against the Griffins, 37 against Cleveland State and 26 against Hartford. “[Aljoe] did a really nice job. She’s young and is getting used to our system and learning the things we want her to do,” Bunn said. “The only way to do that is to get in some matches and start figuring out what you need to work on.”

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Men’s soccer takes opener against Campbell The N.C. State men’s soccer team won its season opener 2-0 against Campbell. The Wolfpack’s goals came on either side of halftime from freshman striker Davi Ramos and junior defender Clement Simonin. Senior goalkeeper Fabian Otte, who had five saves in the match, registered his first clean sheet of the year. State plays in its home opener against Pittsburgh on Friday evening at 7 p.m.

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Men’s Basketball hosts former players Head coach Mark Gottfried and the Wolfpack coaching staff hosted a dinner event at the Dail Center with dozens of former N.C. State basketball players in attendance. Players from every decade since the 1950s were represented as the former Wolfpackers shared stories from their time at N.C. State.

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football.”

Louisiana Tech (0-1) had a chance to make things interesting in the first half.

However, two turnovers in the red zone kept the Pack from being seriously threatened.

Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz, who coached against the Pack while at East Carolina and is the son of former Wolfpack head coach Lou Holtz, said it was a game that was there for his team to take.

“If we don’t turn those two balls over in the first half it is a 21-all ballgame,” Holtz said. “I don’t think this is talent, these are mistakes we made. Hopefully, if we learn from those things, this can be a beneficial tailwhipping.”

Freshman running back Mat t Dayes a nd ju nior kicker Niklas Sade carried the load for N.C. State.

Dayes burst through the Bulldog defense for 86 yards on 17 carries and three trips to the end zone—the most touchdowns scored by a freshman since T.A. McLendon went for f ive scores against Texas Tech in 2002.

“Anytime you have a great running back it changes

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Junior quarterback Pete Thomas throws a pass off his back foot against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Aug. 31. Thomas, who came into the game after starting quarterback Brandon Mitchell left with a foot injury, went 15-27 for 212 yards and one interception in the game and helped pace the Wolfpack to a 40-14 victory.

things,” Doeren said. “We now get Shadrach [Thornton] back this week and I think that will help Matt [Dayes] get better.”

Sade kicked four field goals in the game and sent his kickoffs deep into the end zone, preventing the Bulldogs from starting its drives with good field position.

“[Sade] had a great day,” Doeren said. “He kicked the ball extremely well. He had four field goals, including a 45-yarder. He kicked like a three-year starter.”

The Pack faithful had to learn new names on Saturday afternoon. Dayes joined 18 other players, including 10 true freshmen, who made

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “Meredith played great this weekend.”

Bryan Bunn, head volleyball coach

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Sophomore forward Brittany Stanko prepares to cross the ball into the opponent’s 18-yard box. Stanko contributed an assist in the game, helping the Wolfpack beat East Tennessee State by a score of 3-0.

State sweeps weekend matches Rob McLamb Staff Writer

The N.C. State women’s soccer team concluded a successful weekend with a 3-0 victory over East Tennessee State University on Sunday at Dial Soccer Stadium. The win comes on the back of a 4-0 shutout over Georgia Southern on Friday evening.

With its two victories over the weekend, State (4-0) is one win away from matching its total from last season.

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by scores of 25-15, 25-20 and 25-21.

Richardson led the way for the Pack with 12 kills.

Junior outside hitter Nikki Glass also contributed nine kills to the cause.

Both teams played a close first set, but after the Golden Griffins tied the set at nine apiece, State launched into a 12-2 run. The Wolfpack eventually won the set by the ten-point advantage they earned in this run.

In the second set, State maintained its momentum and began with an 11-2 run.

The Griffins cut the Pack’s lead to 13-12, but State never relented, winning the set by five.

Canisius opened the third set strongly by taking its only lead in the entire match, but State fought back to take the final set by four, clinching a straight sets victory over the Griffins.

In the Wolfpack’s second match of the day against Cleveland State, Richardson and Glass again catalyzed State’s attack, tallying 11 and nine kills, respectively. The

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[and I] are from Florida, so we always say ‘We’re going to put it on for Florida.’”

State will return to CarterFinley Stadium for its second game Aug. 14 when the Pack hosts the Richmond Spiders on Military Appreciation night.

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their State debuts against the Bulldogs.

Freshman wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling was also a top performer among the newcomers. Valdes-Scantling caught four passes for 87 yards.

“I push myself every day in practice,” Dayes said.

“It feels really good. Valdes

Mark Gottfried Men’s head basketball coach

After allowing four goals in its opening two contests versus Navy and Longwood, first-year head coach Tim Santoro was pleased with the Wolfpack’s defensive showings against Georgia Southern and East Tennessee State over the weekend.

“It is two shutouts, so you’re always happy with that,” Santoro said. “Defensively, we’re tightening a few things up, which we’re going to have to do with the schedule we have coming up, two top-10 teams

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in the next three games. We have some things to sharpen up but any time you win two games in three days, you’ll take it.”

It was also the second straight shutout in as many career starts for freshman goalkeeper Mackenzie Stelljes, who saved nine shots in the two contests.

“It’s a good start to the season,” said Stelljes. “It’s nice to get some shutouts early in the

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The N.C. State volleyball team (3-0) opened its 2013 season with three wins in Buffalo, N.Y., to claim the Golden Griffin Invitational title.

In its first action since exiting in the first round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament, the Wolfpack dominated the Invitational from start to finish.

State defeated Canisius College, the tournament’s host, and Cleveland State by a score of 3-0 on Friday, Aug. 30 before downing Hartford in similar fashion the next day.

Senior middle blocker Meredith Richardson totaled 27 kills on the weekend and earned the tournament’s Most Valuable Player award.

“Meredith played great this weekend,” head coach Bryan Bunn said. “I think she hit almost .450 for the weekend and did a nice job with a very low error percentage.”

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