TECHNICIAN
monday october
21 2013
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Researchers look to increase private funding Joseph Havey Deputy News Editor
swag, it’s almost like Welcome Week all over again,” said Matthew Williams, the master of ceremonies for the night and member of the senior class council. Williams said this campout replaced the all-night tradition that formerly took place at Reynolds Coliseum. Last year was the first year the event took place at the PNC Arena. “There’s really not a great
N.C. State researchers are relying more on non-federal funding. With decreasing budgets, the sequester and the effects of the government-shutdown, some researchers are looking to industries, state government and foundations to provide grants for their projects. Last year the federal government provided about 77 percent of research funding at N.C. State, according to Terri Lomax, vice chancellor of the Office of Research, Innovation & Economic Development. Looking forward, however, Lomax sees a lesser dependence on Congress and the various federal agencies. “Researchers at N.C. State have always been good at finding funding other than the federal government, and now that has become more important than ever,” Lomax said. “The sequester is hurting us right now. Also, Congress hasn’t managed to get any new appropriations bills together, and we can’t get any increases in any area if they don’t pass appropriations bills.” Lomax said her office is dedicated on maintaining diverse streams for funding research opportunities on campus. “The best thing we can do is have a broad and balanced portfolio,” Lomax said “If you rely too much on any one source, you’re in trouble if that source can’t keep funding. We try and make sure we have funding from all the areas.” The Office of Research, Innovation & Economic Development doesn’t fund researchers. Instead it guides researchers to funding opportunities, according to Lomax. “The professors are like entrepreneurs,” Lomax said. “They are all out there trying to find their own funding. My office tries to help them find those opportunities and help them go after those opportunities.” Lomax said grants are just a small part of the overall research process but a very time-consuming part. “Often [researchers] have to write very long, elaborate proposals and then have only, say, a 10 percent chance of winning,” Lomax said. “And as the total budget shrinks, that’s getting more difficult.” Recently, Lomax said she has targeted federal agencies that, historically, haven’t made large contributions to N.C. State research. She also tried to strengthen industry partnerships,
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Anthony Barber, a freshman guard, and the rest of the basketball team hand out food during the 2013 Campout at PNC Arena. The 2013-2014 Men’s Basketball team had a scrimmage and pep rally earlier in the evening to introduce the Wolfpack to the team.
Camping out in PNC STUDENTS STAY THE NIGHT IN THE PNC ARENA IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET CAROLINA TICKETS
Joseph Havey Deputy News Editor
In efforts to keep more than 2,500 N.C. State students awake, top-40 music blared and bright lights illuminated the PNC Arena Friday, as attendees of this year’s N.C. State Basketball Campout will earn six loyalty points that can be used during the upcoming N.C. State men’s basketball season. To kick off the night, the men’s basketball team played
a scrimmage for “Primetime with the Pack,” an official introduction of the new team to the public. Julia Buonanno, a freshman in fashion textile management, said the primetime scrimmage was still her favorite part of the night. “I came out tonight because I am so excited for the men’s basketball season to start, and I can’t wait to see the Wolfpack have a successful season,” Buonanno said. Buonanno, who was look-
ing forward to the six loyalty points students earned Friday night, said she wishes the Wolfpack good luck. She said she hopes they win an ACC Championship. “I feel like there’s a lot of work the team could do but they definitely do show a promising spirit,” Buonanno said. Student organizations, such as Student Government and University Recreation, attended the all-night event. “There’s so much free
Prospective students visit for Open House Sarah Ray Correspondent
N.C. State offered prospective students the opportunity to attend general informational sessions about the application process on Saturday when it hosted its fall Open House. The event lasted from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Main Campus and Centennial Campus. Representatives from campus clubs and organizations filled the Brickyard with interest booths.
Prospective students toured the D.H. Hill Library, Hunt Library, Carmichael Gymnasium, Greek Village and Residence halls throughout the day. Gene McConnell, a parent of a perspective student from Mooresville, came to the open house hoping for some insight into her son’s future college experience. “We want a better idea of what’s available in the engineering pro-
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Students and professional musicians perform together Chris Hart-Williams Staff Writer
Guests filled a majority of the Titmus Theater’s 192 seats on Sunday, as the Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra performed in concert before a full house. The concert, “Transformations,” featured composer J. Mark Scearce, professor of Art and Design and former director of the N.C. State Music Department, as a guest conductor. Scearce began the concert with the song “Benediction,” one of the first he wrote for the Raleigh Civic Symphony 20 years ago. “I thought the first song was beautiful,” said Chelsea Gardner, a ju-
nior in communication. “I wasn’t sure what to expect with a title like “Benediction,” but it was the complete opposite, it wasn’t dark or dreary at all.” Scearce said that the orchestra of 32 was made up of students and professionals from the community. “I think it went alright,” said violinist Wesley Allen, a freshman in engineering. Allen said it was his first time he played in concert with the orchestra. He said he was satisfied with the performance. Allen said the orchestra practiced once a week in the days leading up
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Participants of the Tap ‘N’ Run 4K start running after chugging their first beer at the beginning of the race on Hillsborough Street on Saturday.
Racers drink beer and dress up Estefania Castro-Vazques Correspondent
People chugged beer and ran on Hillsborough Street Saturday during the 2.5 mile Tap ‘N’ Run event in which about 3,150 cans of beer were consumed. About 1,400 people participated in the Raleigh race, according to Morgan Coslow, the event coordinator. The event had two rules. First, all alcohol was to be consumed at the chug stations and could not be taken off the course, and second, have fun.
Many of the participants were dressed in costumes for the event. Joann Mantovani, Kit Gardner, Lisa Christmas, and Amanda Labrecque dressed as a six-pack of beer with two cans already missing, and they said they were most looking forward to drinking beer with good friends. Micah Beckman and Tricia Prohaska, who dressed as Dick Tracey and Breathless Mahoney, said they hoped to complete the race without getting sick. Other people dressed as Vikings, killer bees, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PBR cans, pirates, and the
three blind mice. The race started on Enterprise Street by handing out a five-ounce serving of Mystery Brewing beer. Participants then ran to Gorman Street where they turned around and headed to the finish line on Horne Street. On the course, racers had to stop at two stations and drink another five ounce serving of beer before continuing the race. One chug station was located on Stanhope Avenue and the other was between Henderson and Shepard streets.
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