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Fossil Free impacts Duke, turns sights toward ASG

Arts, athletics event taxes to start in January

Joseph Havey

Deputy News Editor

Duke Energy Carolinas filed a new renewable-energy program with the N.C. Utilities Commission earlier this month, after the company was partly influenced by Fossil Free N.C. State. Fossil Free is an environmental activist group that seeks to eliminate dependence on fossil fuels in the UNC-System, and earlier this semester, two members met with representatives from Duke Energy to discuss the renewable-energy program. The Green Source Rider is an experimental program designed to give energyintensive customers, such as manufacturers, data centers, college campuses

and big-box retailers, the option of offsetting some or all of their energy consumption with renewable energy, according to a Duke Energy press release. Jaclyn Mills, a junior in plant and soil science, said she, and other members of Fossil Free, initially decided to pursue a meeting with Duke after they read about requests from large tech companies, such as Google, for greener energy in North Carolina. “We heard about [the requests from Google] and thought: ‘Hey, the UNCSystem is a very good customer of Duke Energy, and we also want more renewable energy, so it seems like this could be something that could work for both of us,’” Mills said. “That’s why we were meeting to see what the tariff entailed

and to see if it would be beneficial to the University.” Ultimately, though, Mills said this was more of a step forward than a win. “It’s not exactly what will be the best solution for the university system,” Mills said. This is largely due to the expensive nature of the program. Duke will charge a $500 monthly fee to participate, plus .02 cents per kilowatt hour of renewable energy produced or procured. According to WiseGeek.com, using a 100 watt light-bulb for 10 hours would equal 1 kilowatt hour. “It’s awesome that these tech companies have the money to get more renew-

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ARTS N.C. State and N.C. State Athletics will begin to feel the effects of a new tax code passed by the North Carolina General Assembly this summer on Jan. 1. As part of the overhaul, all but a few types of live events will be taxed. A huge swath of events, which were previously untaxed and include festivals, agricultural affairs and state attractions, will now be subject to sales tax across the state. ARTS N.C. State and N.C. State athletic events will be subject to a sales tax of 6.75 percent. “It raises lots of logistical issues,” said Alex Miller III, ARTS N.C. State vice provost. “When the law passed, our first reaction was to figure out how we needed to comply. Our first response was ‘Okay, let’s understand what we need to do.’” Miller said Arts N.C. State

has been making progress, but he thinks the tax is “unfortunate.” “I understand the state must find a way to get things financially in order, but I can tell you, folks across North Carolina in the nonprofit arts community do not think this is a good idea,” Miller said. Miller said taxing nonprofit arts institutions seems to go against the social good these organizations can contribute. However, students in particular will keep paying the same prices for ARTS N.C. State events, which include those hosted by the Dance Program, Music at N.C. State and University Theater. Miller said that several years ago, ARTS N.C. State pledged to provide $5 student tickets, and he has made a commitment to continue that price in the 2014 and 2015 years. ARTS N.C. State will reduce the “actual” stu-

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N.C. State Bagpipe band keeps Celtic traditions alive with performance Sarah Ray Correspondent

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Hilary Smith, a sophomore in industrial design, demonstrates wood turning at the Crafts Center’s 29th annual Crafts Fair Saturday.

NCSU Craft Center hosts Holiday Fair to showcase Raleigh-based art talent Madeline Safrit Staff Writer

N.C. State’s Crafts Center hosted the 29th-Annual Holiday Fair and Sale in Thompson Hall Saturday to showcase artists from the campus community and the Raleigh area. Artists and volunteers worked to create unique displays of craftsmanship using a variety of techniques, including woodworking, pottery, jewelry making and quilting. Attendees entered the Crafts Center and were immediately surrounded by holiday décor, and Zuska Dieck, a senior in food science, greeted the visitors. Dieck usually works at the Crafts Center front desk and

volunteered as a greeter for the fair. As a third-year veteran of the event, Dieck said she cares deeply about each of the exhibits. “The Crafts Fair is an opportunity for all of our local artists, people who come to the Crafts Center or are affiliated with any guild in the area, like the Triangle Potters Guild, to come show their wares,” Dieck said. The vendors set up their tables throughout the classroom, which was full of Christmas trees and holiday decorations. “It’s a great place to get your Christmas shopping done, it supports local artists, and the local economy and it’s a lot of fun,” Dieck said. Barbara McGeachy, a Raleigh resident, began basket

weaving in 1997 and has been selling her artwork at the Crafts Fair since 2000. “From a cra f tsperson point of view, I feel like the customers who come here know what they’re going to see, and they’re interested in local, handmade crafts,” McGeachy said. Like many other artists involved in the event, McGeachy has a true appreciation for the crafting community on campus. “I’ve been to other sales, like at the fairgrounds and at the State Farmers Market,” McGeachy said. “The people there are not aware that the products are handmade locally… they are more interested in the price. The customers here appreciate the crafts.”

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Some of the artists featured at the Craft Fair also currently teach at N.C. State’s Crafts Center. Danene Groenke teaches a fused glass class on campus and has been working on her craft for eight years. “I do this as a hobby,” Groenke said. “It’s primarily a stress reliever for me. I work in a very technical field for my day job, and it’s a nice outlet.” Groenke said the Crafts Fair is always a great opportunity to communicate with customers and fellow artists. “I enjoy getting feedback on pieces and finding out what people like and what there is interest in,” Groenke said. “It’s also great because I

NCSU Pipes and Drums, a traditional bagpipe band, treated students and members of the N.C. State community to a unique outdoor show outside of Talley Student Union on Saturday. The show, which included bagpipes and Celtic drum performances, attracted a mix of Raleigh community members and passing students who wanted a glimpse into authentic Celtic culture. The group members played traditional songs as well as a few newer compositions. In addition to group concert pieces, the drum line and three select pipers gave solo performances. “We’re playing ancient instruments and trying to play them to the highest standard that we can in this area,” said Ken Hanson, pipe major. Susan and Joe Erhart, a couple new to Raleigh, attended the event after returning from a trip to Scotland. “It was wonderful and very moving,” Erhart said. “We saw one in Scotland, and this one definitely compares.” According to Hansen, the band implements tradi-

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tional practices to maintain the Celtic culture for anyone seeking to honor his or her Scottish heritage. “Another way that the pipes support the community is the pipe service is a focus for some of the Celtic culture and Scottish community in the area,” Hanson said. “There are a number of people who have joined the band that are very interested in their Scottish heritage, and this gives them an opportunity to connect with that.” Band Director Darrell Thompson led the group. NCSU Pipes and Drums consists of both N.C. State students and members of the surrounding community. “It started as a club back in the ‘60s or ‘70s and gradually grew into a class here at State,” Thompson said. “Students take the class, and it really helps to blend student and community members.” Because it is considered a learning experience and anyone who wishes can get involved, the members are all at different stages of mastery, Thompson said. “Part of what we do is try to teach the instrument in all

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CORRECTIONS & THROUGH ALEX’S LENS CLARIFICATIONS

POLICE BLOTTER

In the article titled, “Hofmann resolution fast track cancelled,” we said the Senate Public Affairs Committee will be holding an open forum on Monday night in Harrelson to discuss the Hofmann Forest Bill. The committee will be meeting on Monday night, but it will not be discussing Hofmann Forest and there is currently no plan for any open forum.

Nov. 20 12:18 A.M. | TRAFFIC ACCIDENT/PD Thurman Dr A student backed his vehicle into a parked vehicle belonging to another student, resulting in an estimated $300 in combined damage to the vehicle. Nov. 21 2:04 A.M. | ASSIST OTHER AGENCY Off Campus NCSU PD responded at request of RPD. Seven students were referred for Underage Possession of Alcohol. RPD charged two students with Possession of Marijuana and Fictitious IDs, one student with Possession of Cocaine. Students were also referred to the university for same. 6:16 A.M. | ASSIST PERSON William Moore Drive NCSU PD received call from juvenile runaway who was lost. Officers made contact with juvenile and RPD contacted. Juvenile was escorted to family members.

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xcited about his rebuilt toy, Douglas Henry, junior in mechanical engineering, takes this off-road go kart for a quick spin on some gravel roads on Sunday. Henry enjoys getting his hands dirty and he has multiple other projects, such as a scooter, mini bike and even another go kart. His off-road go kart had been sitting in his garage for quite some time, until he finally decided to fix it up.

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can get rid of some things in my inventory to make more room.” Laura Azzi is also a Crafts Center teacher and artist. Azzi said she has been showcasing her work since 2009. Since starting out as a pen and ink artist, she said she now primarily emphasizes watercolor and teaches classes in both areas. “I just think the people are awesome,” Azzi said. “It’s such a great setup. You feel like people are coming to a location to look as opposed to just passing by and happening to see you.”

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phases,” Thompson said. “We teach kids and adults on all

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JAZZ! NC State Jazz Ensemble II NC State Jazz Combos 7 PM • NOV 25 | Titmus Theatre Student Tickets $5

CRAFTS CLASSES NC State Crafts Center Spring 2014 course registration opens today! ncsu.edu/crafts

Harris Field, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday MOVIE: RED 2 Witherspoon Student Cinema, 7 to 9:30 p.m. F

Today MOVIE: RED 2 Witherspoon Student Cinema, 7 to 9:30 p.m. MOVIE: RED 2 Witherspoon Student Cinema, 9:45 to 11:45 p.m.

In addition to her traditional watercolor artwork, Azzi is offering workshops in painting pet portraits to N.C. State students. There was no shortage of one-of-a-kind art pieces featured at the Crafts Fair. For example, Katrina Morocco, a member of both the Triangle Art Quilters and Fiber Arts Guild, showcased her “Cutie Patootie Wallhangers” quilt selection. In addition to the many vendors, attendees viewed demonstrations in pottery making, woodturning and green screen photos. “If you walk around here you just feel a really good energy because people are happy to be here,” Dieck said.

levels, from beginner all the way to advanced. It’s really mixed so that whatever level you’re at, you should be able to get involved with NCSU pipes and drums.” The band performs at various events throughout the year, such as the highland games, which take place all over the state, and music and performance competitions. However, due to noise constraints, NCSU Pipes and Drums is unable to perform on campus often. Thompson said he is trying to strengthen the band’s presence on campus by insisting on public performance locations. He said the band also played at halftime of last year’s Veteran’s Day football game and will have another concert this spring in Witherspoon Student Center. Thompson said students who wish to join or to simply learn more about the culture should take his lecture in the Department of Music.

NCSU CENTER STAGE PRESENTS CAMERON CARPENTER **CANCELLED** Thompson Hall, 8 p.m. MOVIE: FAST & FURIOUS 6 Witherspoon Student Cinema, 9:30 to 11:59 p.m. MOVIE: FINDING NEMO Witherspoon Student Cinema, 11:59 p.m. Saturday CRAFTS FAIR The Craft Center, 10 to 5 p.m. NCSU PIPES AND DRUMS

NCSU CENTER STAGE PRESENTS CAMERON CARPENTER **CANCELLED** Thompson Hall, 5 p.m NCSU CENTER STAGE PRESENTS CAMERON CARPENTER **CANCELLED** Thompson Hall, 8 p.m MOVIE: RED 2 Witherspoon Student Cinema, 10 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday MOVIE: RED 2 Witherspoon Student Cinema, 7 to 9:30 p.m. MOVIE: FAST & FURIOUS 6 Witherspoon Student Cinema, 9:30 to 11:59 p.m.

Monday NCSU JAZZ COMBOS Titmus Theatre, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday THANKSGIVING VACATION BEGINS Thursday THANKSGIVING Sunday MOVIE: ELF Witherspoon Student Cinema, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Monday HUMAN RIGHTS DAY PROCLAMATION SIGNING Witherspoon Student Center, 9 a.m.

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Attendees of the annual Craft Center Holiday Fair browse selections of Raleigh-based art.

7:15 A.M. | SUSPICIOUS PERSONS Dan Allen Deck Report of suspicious subjects. Officers checked the area but did not locate anyone matching description. 10:36 P.M. | SAFETY PROGRAM ES King Village FP conducted fire extinguisher class. 2:50 P.M. | SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT DH Hill Library Report of subject harassing employees. 2:57 P.M. | MEDICAL ASSIST Equine Training Facility Units responded and transported employee in need of medical assistance. 3:51 P.M. | CONCERNED BEHAVIOR Avent Ferry Complex Report of student in crisis. Officers made contact with student. On-call counselor notified. Student was issued welfare referral and Housing notified. 4:14 P.M. | TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Main Campus Dr Student struck dog. Animal control was contacted to pick up dog and attempt to locate owner. 4:16 P.M. | SKATEBOARD COMPLAINT ES King Village Report of juveniles doing tricks on brick wall. Subjects left prior to officer arrival. 4:47 P.M. | LARCENY Gold Hall Student reported front tire stolen from bicycle between 11/20/2013 to 11/21/13. Second student reported bicycle stolen between 11/18/13 to 11/21/13. 7:05 P.M. | LARCENY EB III Student reported iPad stolen, but later recovered same. 7:45 P.M. | TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Chi Road Employee and non-student were involved in traffic accident.

Jazz Ensemble to perform today in Thomspon Hall Staff Report

The NCSU Jazz Combos will perform at Titmus Theater in Thompson Hall tonight at 7 p.m. The performance is expected to last 90 minutes. The Jazz Ensemble at N.C. State is a select group that performs Swing, Be-bop, and contemporary jazz. Members have the opportunity to develop improvisational skills, and combo jazz groups are available for those interested, according to the ARTS N.C. State website. The group is led by Wes Parker, who

has served as the director of jazz studies at N.C. State since 2006. In addition to directing the jazz ensembles, he coaches jazz combos, teaches jazz history and jazz improvisation, instructs students in the low brass studio, and served as the assistant director of the N.C. State Marching Band from 2006-2010. As an active freelance musician, Parker has performed with such artists as Josh Groban, Aretha Franklin, Regis Philbin, and the Temptations. Under Parker’s direction, the NC State Jazz Ensemble I has shared the stage with such great

jazz musicians as Wayne Bergeron, Jeff Coffin, Bobby Shew, Chris Vadala, and Harry Watters. The performance costs $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, students, and N.C. State faculty or staff members; and $5 for students with a valid N.C. State ID. The event is free to children younger than 12 who attend with a ticketed adult. For tickets go to go.ncsu.edu/arttickets. For more information, contact Music at N.C. State by phone at 919.515.2981 or by email at musicinfo@ncsu.edu.

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The Carol Johnson Poole Clubhouse has been under construction since October 2012 and is set to open this December. The 2013 Legends of N.C. State Golf Tournament was held at the Lonnie Golf Course to raise money for the construction of the Clubhouse.

Tournament at N.C. State golf course raises money for new CJP clubhouse Brittany Bynum Staff Writer

Campus Enterprises hosted a golf tournament on Friday to help raise money for the Carol Johnson Poole Clubhouse. The clubhouse, which is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 15, is entirely funded by private donations, according to Jennifer Gilmore, the director of marketing and communications for Campus Enterprises. The Legends of N.C. State Tournament helped contribute to the $6 million Campus Enterprises hopes to raise for the clubhouse. Currently, 85 percent of funding has already been raised, Gilmore said. This is the second year the tour-

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dent ticket price to $4.66, so the total price, with tax, is $5. “I made a commitment that we will continue to provide $5 student tickets,” Miller said. “We will still do that, but it creates another internal wrinkle.” N.C. State Athletics is in a similar situation. N.C. State previously paid a 3 percent privilege tax to the state. But during the recent legislation, the tax converted to a sales tax and increased to 4.75 percent to the state, according to Diane Moose, senior associate athletic director and chief financial officer for the Athletics Department. It doesn’t stop there. Moose said that because of the sales tax designation, the county may collect taxes, adding another 2 percent of each sale to pay for county taxes. This

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able energy, but as a school system that’s constantly faced with budget cuts, that’s going to feasible for us,” Mills said. Also, even if the NCUC allowed Duke to implement its program, very little on N.C. State’s campus would be eligible. Only new loads—or parts of new or expanded facilities—added to campus after June 30, 2012 could utilize the renewable energy. “Long story short, we can’t get more renewable energy for Harrelson Hall because that was built a long time ago,” Mills said. “It wouldn’t be able to drastically change our energy mix, even if it was economically feasible. We

nament has taken place with more than 10 “legends,” or members of the community who have contributed significantly to N.C. State Athletics. Members included Terry Harvey, Matt Hill, Terrence Holt and Page Marsh. All but one legend are alumni of N.C. State. Terry Harvey, who received his bachelors in humanities and social sciences from N.C. State in 1997, was both the quarterback and pitcher for N.C. State football and baseball teams. He ranked fourth in career passing yards and touchdowns while also setting records in baseball wins. Page Marsh, currently in her 13th season as the coach of N.C. State’s women’s golf team, also played in

the tournament. Gilmore said the Player’s Retreat, which currently has a location on Oberlin Road, is the official food service provider for the clubhouse. The two-story clubhouse also includes academic programs, golf team facilities, public locker rooms, dining rooms, a golf shop, televisions, fireplaces and a fire pit overlooking the Raleigh skyline. “Students and alumni will take pride in this Clubhouse,” Gilmore said. There are spaces inside the Clubhouse that can be rented for meetings or weddings, according to Gilmore. Clubhouse services are available to the entire public. The Clubhouse also provides

will mean athletics has to pay out an additional $700,000 to $750,000 a year, Moose said. “I wasn’t expecting it,” Moose said. “I knew there was a lot of tax legislation, it was a surprise because it affected universities. As a whole, the UNC-System is tax exempt. For example, we do not pay taxes on purchases made for the University.” Moose said she was unable to comment about what this will mean for ticket prices in the future. “Annually, in December, we begin budget preparations for the following year,” Moose said. “Ticket price discussions will be part of that process.” However, fans won’t feel the full effect of the tax just yet. Moose said even if athletics sells one ticket in 2013 for an event in 2014, then she still only has to pay the 3 percent tax. Because her department has sold season tickets to bas-

ketball and baseball games in 2014 already, tickets to those events will be taxed at the 3 percent rate. However, Moose said, in 2014-2015, athletics will feel the full effect. “No one likes paying additional taxes,” Moose said. “It’s huge, but in the end, we have to adjust and deal with it.” Part of the new tax legislation included a tax on meal plans. Jennifer Gilmore, the director of marketing and communications for Campus Enterprises previously told the Technician that she was surprised at the change. “Well, it was definitely a surprise because, in the 30 years that University Dining has been in existence, we don’t have any record of ever having to charge tax,” Gilmore said.

know we’re going to have to take smaller steps to get there, but the fact that this tariff is offered to new loads, is a place we see for improvement.” Mills said Fossil Free has no plans to meet with Duke in the near future. Instead, the group is turning its gaze toward the Association of Student Governors, a statewide, student-run organization whose goal is to lobby for and represent students at the UNC Board of Governors. Hannah Frank, a freshman in nutrition science, said she and other Fossil Free members are trying to get all student body presidents across the UNC-System to sign a clean energy resolution. N.C. State Student Body President Alex Parker has already signed it.

“He was very willing to sign it,” Frank said. “Alex is looking on getting us on the agenda for the next ASG meeting, to present to them.” Frank said she hopes the ASG president, Robert Nunnery, who attends UNCPembroke, will present Fossil Free’s ideas to the board of governors. Alli Kenlan, a freshman in environmental sciences, said the resolution will help ensure the UNC-System is meeting its energy goals. “Over the next 20 years, Duke Energ y, the UNC School System’s main utility provider, is only calling for a 1 percent increase in their renewable energy portfolio,” the SBP endorsement letter that Alex Parker signed said. “Yet the UNC-System’s sus-

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Terry Harvey, is one of the legends that participated in the 2013 Legends of N.C. State Golf Tournament at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course, Friday.

locker rooms for the golf teams and offices for the coaches. According to Gilmore, there will be golf simulators that gather information about a player’s swing while they are practicing via video. Gilmore said students interning in golf management can collaborate with the men’s and women’s golf teams to help improve its swing. Dan Adams, associate vice chancellor for Campus Enterprises, said the versatility and attractiveness of the Carol Johnson Clubhouse will encourage more people to come. “It will truly be amongst the top college golf courses around the country,” Adams said. “It’s an outstanding collegiate golf course designed by our own.”

Adams said that the course was designed with sustainability in mind. The course is maintained to be environmentally-friendly. Gilmore said students can register for a package plan and rent spaces in the Clubhouse. Student costs at the golf course are not included in tuition or student fees. “When we provide state of the art facilities, it puts students in the right frame of mind.” Gilmore said. “It’s important being able to demonstrate that we are the best, cutting edge facility to attract future golf professionals.”

Raleigh crowdsources bike rack locations Staff Report

Members of Ra leig h ’s transportation department are crowdsourcing the locations for new bike racks across the city. Raleigh residents are invited to request bike racks at specific locations using the City’s SeeClickFix app. Requests will be taken through Friday. To request a bike rack, go to SeeClickFix.com. Select “Report an Issue” and enter your preferred location for a new rack. In the Category drop down menu, select “Pick a Bike Rack Location!” If a request has already been made at this location, hit the “like” button. Currently, there are requests for a bike rack at Moore Square Parking Deck, with 38 votes; in the Pearson Street area, with 30 votes;

tainability policy mandates we achieve carbon neutrality ‘by 2050 at the latest.’ Without adopting a clean energy transition plan which includes more energy efficiency and distributed renewable energy storage, this commitment is unattainable.” Kenlan said she plans to present to the ASG at the group’s meeting this February at N.C. State. “Hopefully all the student body presidents will have already signed it,” Kenlan said. “We hope they’re really interested. We hope that not just N.C. State but all the schools support us. Hopefully, we’ll get that reaction. We hope they think we’re something different.”

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Raleigh officials are asking residents for bike rack locations.

and the Blount Street Corridor, with 23 votes. Other requests include a rack near the Flying Saucer and at the intersection of Boylan Street and Morgan Street, each with less than five votes. According to city officials, residents who wish to see bike racks added to private property such as colleges, libraries, schools and stores should contact the property owner

or building manager. The Raleigh transportation department officials aren’t asking for donations for these bike racks. They’re already funded and will go up next year, according to The News & Observer. But in the future, Raleigh is working on crowdfunding for residents who want fancier bike racks than the city’s standard issue.

Freshman Engineering Design Day is Tuesday Staff Report

Hundreds of freshman engineering students will gather in the McKimmon Center on Tuesday to present their final projects for Freshman Engineering Design Day. According to the College of Engineering, FEED is an endof-semester opportunity for first-year engineering student teams to showcase their design projects and compete for award medals. The projects are part of the Introduction to Engineering class and allow students to put core design concepts into practice during their first semester

while learning how to work successfully in a design team. Projects include hovercrafts, bubble-blowing machines, concrete canoes, fabric buckets and precision launchers. A team of judges comprised of industry representatives and N.C. State faculty members and staff members will judge projects. For those interested in attending, admission is free and open to the public. Buses will be running, and students can get to the McKimmon Center by taking the Rte. 5 Varsity bus. Unrestricted free parking is also available.

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{ LETTER TO THE EDITOR }

Speaking for the trees: In response to the sale of the Hofmann Forest

make a quick buck, it doesn’t mean that it’s the right thing to do. I wrote the resolution, with the input of other student senators, because I felt compelled to say something that I’ve been at North Carolina State University students themselves weren’t getting across to for a while and I’ve seen Student Senate ses- Student Government. A dialogue between sions and Student Body Presidents come and students and the University wasn’t being held, go. I remember darker and more divisive days, and I sought to start that from within Student and I’m happy to say that it’s getting better and Government. that we’re making progress. However, I’m sad I know that many people may have difto see special interests and personal ambitions ferent opinions on the future of Hofmann standing in the way of Student Government’s Forest than I do, which is fine, and I expect primary responsibility: to represent students. some people to be more vocal than othWe are elected, or appointed, to this orga- ers. However, I grew up south of the Great nization by students to reflect their concerns Smoky Mountains National Park and next and opinions, not those of the University or to the Nantahala National Forest as well as its associated boards and foundations. This next to one of the last old growth forests, is a reflection of a larger problem in society Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, in the counin which our elected officials, and sometimes try. These forests helped shape my views on ourselves, pursue what will create gains in the how we treat the world around us. I may not short term or get us re-elected, even if that is live near Hofmann Forest, but I don’t need not the right thing to do for the long term. to in order to understand that Hofmann’s It’s hard to concentrate on goals or ideas that survival, or destruction, affects us all. There have timelines longer than we’re used to. How- are many ways that the Hofmann Forest can ever, just because something is easy, or will be profitable, other than providing income to

the University. Encouraging environmental sustainability should be the biggest priority of the college’s and Foundation’s, as well as our own. Hofmann Forest’s educational and environmental resources should be just as valuable as its financial benefits, which is a view many people fail to see. We can utilize the forest for all three purposes, but if the land is developed, then it is almost impossible to go back given current trends in nature. The sale doesn’t have to be this way, and we should all work to ensure that the land is more than financially productive, but that it can continue its original purpose of conservation and education for generations to come. The forest, which is scheduled to be sold and developed for whatever purpose the buyer decides, isn’t just a financial or educational asset: it’s a part of a fragile ecosystem of which we all inhabit. Our world’s forests are disappearing and we are damaging the ecosystems we need to survive. Look at what’s happening across the globe with each oil spill, nuclear meltdown, drought, or typhoon. We are all directly connected to the environment,

whether you believe the science or not, and every bad decision we make deprives future generations of a cleaner planet. I know that it is hard to care about things that might not affect us directly; and I can understand how it’s difficult to be passionate about issues that may not arise in our lifetimes, but we must take care of the world around us for future generations. We are living on this planet like we’ve got another one to go to, which isn’t happening anytime soon with budget priorities that cripple NASA. We are the generation that will inherit a world shaped by the decisions these people make and I believe that our voices deserve to be heard. Our waters are being polluted, droughts are hurting more and more people, especially farmers and the air we breathe is constantly being poisoned. We need these forests, like Hofmann, and we need trees. If no one else is going to speak for them, I will. Alex Grindstaff, senior in biological sciences

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love the Internet. I really do. I’m able to waste hours of my time watching videos of cats wearing t ig ht s a nd pinning reciJustine pes I know Schnitzler Guest Columnist I will never use, a l l in good fun. However, the Internet can also be a place where the inner demons of millions come to play behind the anonymous keys of a computer. Our worst thoughts and f leeting fantasies can be shared with the world with just a few strokes of a keyboard — usually for the worst. For every inspiring post or website you stumble across online, you’re sure to find twice as many that make you stop and question the state of humanity. I came across one such post this week. This article comes from a website called Return of Kings. The title of this horrific piece of opinion writing is “5 Reasons to Date a Girl with an Eating Disorder.” You read that correctly: five reasons to date a girl with a serious medical condition that is in no way a joke — a medical condition that takes the lives of some people each

and every day. Like many major news sources that reported about this vile web posting, I hesitated before choosing to discuss it here, as the backlash has only heightened traffic to the Return of Kings website and is likely what the article had intended to do all along. Still, to even have the audacity to write such material in a supposed jest to encourage revulsion and boost website views is beyond my comprehension. The Huffington Post reported that Return of Kings declares on its homepage that “women and gay men will be banned from posting,” clearly establishing itself as a sexist, homophobic and overly ‘masculine’ site— and therefore not qualified to be recognized as anything along the lines of legitimacy. The reasons given for dating girls with an eating disorder include such statements as, “she’s fragile and vulnerable…she’s eager to please and wants nothing more than your approval.” I know several women (and men) who have struggled with or are currently fighting an eating disorder, and though I can’t claim to be able to speak for them or their own personal circum-

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stances, I can state that eating disorders are all consuming and mentally debilitating, with the target of the disease being your own body and mind. Stating that girls with eating disorders “cost less money” because she’s likely to “just eat a side dish, if that” is not in the least way charming, witty or sly. It’s psychotic and hurtful. Women and men with eating disorders are human beings who each and every day struggle on a level most of us can only imagine. They need support, not web posts by a cowardly author too ashamed to use his own name in publication, spouting off jokes (if you can even call them that) about a serious condition. Regardless of the intent of the initial publication, “5 Reasons to Date a Girl with an Eating Disorder” deserves every bit of venom being hurled its way. Tasteless, offensive and destructive media such as this proves the Internet can be an awful, awful place. I only hope the body acceptance responses can override this article and spell the end for Return of Kings as a website.

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‘m not a parent. However, I have observed several families during the years. When I see parents let their children go outside, I cringe. I am appalled when children get to eat ice crea m before dinner. Who would ever tell their children the truth about Taylor Quinn things? They Staff Columnist shou ld b e kept in a little bubble until it is their time to break out of it. Then, when they finally break out, they will be overall happy and healthy citizens. Right? Wrong. I believe parents should let their children see the world for what it is because eventually they will. I’m not saying you should let your threeyear-old watch porn instead of the usual Barney DVD while you are making dinner, but don’t put your children in a bubble because when they get out they are going to be unfit to take on the world. It bothers me when parents don’t let their children watch TV or listen to music other than Kids Bop or set early

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curfews for their teens. I feel as though these parents are shooting themselves in the foot because yeah, right now they are obedient but once they get in the real world they will be lusting for the activities they were denied of. To me, things such as Kids Bop are dumb. My parents never bought me them, and I never wanted them. God forbid they listen to the real music and hear a couple of profane words. Who cares? If you make those types of things into a big deal, so will they. If they hear it, they will hear it eventually, but if you don’t make a huge deal out of them hearing it, they won’t want to say it. They will just think it’s another word. Tell them they probably shouldn’t use those words in public because they are rude or obnoxious but not just “because.” If you talk to your children like adults, they will act like adults. Fairness should be key component in a family dynamic. All parents look forward to using the magic words “because I said so,” but I don’t think they are that magical. Sometimes that is not enough and realistic

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reasoning will work better than that reason. I think that translates into the real world as well because if they were told “because I said so” their whole lives then they will always just settle for what their superiors tell them is right. Our society is becoming more and more innovative, and that mindset is simply not going to cut it. I know too many kids who go crazy at college because their parents wouldn’t let them do anything when they lived at home. They were forbidden from so many things living at home that they want to do and try everything when they have the opportunity. If those things denied from them were available to them in moderation when they were living with their guardian, then chances are they wouldn’t need to try those activities when they were out of the house. They would engage in the activities in moderation or maybe not at all. So, keep your kids inside and don’t let them see the world — if you want them to be dependent and immature, that is.

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Alumnus writes children’s book to inspire creativity Holden Broyhill Staff Writer

Gary Atkinson, an N.C. State alumnus, is holding a campaign to self-publish his first children’s book, Fundo’s Animal Alphabet, which is meant to teach children the alphabet. “I’ve been working on this project for less than a year but the character I created I had been working on for a few years,” Atkinson said. “I created the character, Fundo, during college. I was always drawing this character and didn’t know what I was going to use him for.” Atkinson said the idea for the book came early in the year, and it took six months to come to fruition. Atkinson said he wanted to create a way to teach children in a fun and creative way. Atkinson’s alphabet book is the first in what he hopes will be a series of books highlighting different subjects. Atkinson illustrated the book and co-wrote it with his girlfriend, Ayana Davis. Atkinson and Davis are holding a campaign through Indiegogo to raise the money they need to self-publish the book. “I wanted to make sure that I had all of the creative control of the project, and, from some simple research, I found that it was the best option for me,” Atkinson said. “Personally, I think a lot of children are visual learners, or at least I was.” Atkinson said many chil-

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Garry Atkinson co-wrote and illustrated his first book, “Fundo’s Animal Alphabet”. Geared toward children ages two to six. He aims to captivate readers through pictures and get kids excited about learning. As a visual learner, Atkinson wants to help other visual learners through his book.

dren these days learn visually, so it’s important to offer visually striking media from which they can learn. “As a designer and author, I find it fun to tell a story through pictures, and I think a lot of young people learn through a similar fashion, and even as they become adults they may still learn through visuals,” Atkinson said. “I thought there was a

need for a children’s book that had interesting and captivating illustrations and also taught kids fundamental things to strengthen their vocabulary.” Atkinson said much of his inspiration to write a children’s book came from noticing other people his age having children — for instance, his sister just had a daughter — and wanting to provide

opportunities for children to learn. “Just doing research, I’ve found the importance of pre-school education,” Atkinson said. “Some of the things I’ve learned are that the first six years of a child’s life are very important because what kids are hearing in the house is important to their vocabulary before they are entering the school

system. Starting children off early and strengthening their vocabulary will definitely be beneficial to them later on.” According to Atkinson, there are different rewards to those who want to donate to their campaign at Indiegogo. The various options available for those that want to donate are listed in detail at fundopress.com “The goal is $7,000,” At-

kinson said. “All of that will go directly into printing the book, marketing efforts and go into making the book available to as many young kids as possible. It will be available in an e-book format as well. I want people to support this project because it will provide creative ways for children to learn and will get kids excited about learning new things.”

Quality Grocery continues community-oriented tradition Grant Golden Staff Writer

From the minute that you step into Quality Grocery, it’s clear that this place has been steeped in tradition. From the hand-written chalkboard menu, to the hand-scooped ice cream, to the box of Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots that line the bottom shelf, Quality Grocery makes it clear it’s not trying to be the next hot-item store around town. Originally opened in 1909, Quality Grocery has become the longest-running grocery store in Wake County. Although the store has cycled through a few different owners, the current iteration of

the store is as wholesome as ever. Jason Howard, owner, along with Jay Wellons, partner, already run a few successful businesses throughout Raleigh — The Rockford and Brooklyn Heights, to name a few — but Quality Grocery is a much more community oriented project. Howard and Wellons reopened the century old store this past October and have simultaneously kept true to its roots and given the store a fresh feel. “[Quality Grocery] felt like a concept that had a lot of history and there’s a lot of people that loved it,” Howard said. “We want to try and keep that thing going.”

Quality Grocery before Howard takes over and renovates it.

Howard spoke about living in the historic Oakwood neighborhood in which the grocery store has always been located, and he said he remembers supporting the store back in its original run. Howard fondly spoke of “Mr. and Mrs. Poole” the previous owners of Quality Grocery and the strong community the store has always maintained. “We researched what it has been throughout the past 100 years and tried to implement all of those different facets,” Howard said. “We just wanted to keep it Quality Grocery, dedicate it to the neighborhood and keep it family-oriented, something that we can

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all be proud of.” And family-oriented it is. Kids can play outside while their parents enjoy beer or wine on the premises, and the older people can bask in the modern take on a traditional premise. The neighborhood grocery store may have fallen to the wayside as of recently, but Howard and others seem to agree a communityoriented mindset is again on the rise. “Independently owned and well thought out companies are starting to be where it’s at,” Howard said. “People are trying to revert back to a place in time where people would take a bit more care about how they served you, these places are appreciated more than your big-box type of stores.” Perhaps that’s why you can walk into Quality Grocery and find grandparents sharing some hand-scooped ice cream with their grandchildren, while at the same time that there’s a group of thirty-somethings outside enjoying beer while their dogs hang out. Quality Grocery seems to blur the line between business and community, you can enjoy a hot meal from its open kitchen right in-store on its checker-board tables or you can pack it all in a brown bag and eat it at home. This warming atmosphere is exactly what Howard and Wellons seem to be going for, and

it’s certainly paying off. non-independently owned “The atmosphere here items. lends to everything working “We had to get the store together, just like a neigh- opened though and had to fill borhood the shelves,” should,” Howard Hows a id . “S o ard sa id. we’re in the “That’s reprocess of a l ly t he slowly rogoal here. tating this And stuff into we’ve had a plac e about where 85-90 upstart percent comof our panies customwill ers come want right from to have the neightheir borhood.” products The here due communito the exty-centered posure they SOURCE: FLICKR.COM aspect of Quality can get.” Grocery isn’t just con Quality Grocery tained to its clientele either; plans to have in-store demos the store is trying to reach the where people can showcase point where its shelves are their product and give cusstocked entirely with goods tomers a face-to-face interacfrom Raleigh. tion with the people who are And it’s got quite a solid producing their food. start. From Slingshot CofSlowly but surely Qualfee to Bone Suckin’ Sauce to ity Grocery is rebuilding Monster Cookies, the store its foundation within the has been gradually imple- community. No longer is menting more and more the corner store just a place Raleigh-based goods. The for old folks to reminisce food is almost entirely made about the past, but it’s truly from unprocessed products becoming an open door for from the Triangle (save the anyone who’s interested brown or red hot dogs, which in enjoy ing high-qua liare still from Smithfield, ty products served by highN.C.), and the store plans to quality people. gradually wean itself off of

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Jack is the Pumpkin King

Taylor Quinn Staff Writer

Jack Bacheler, an extension entomologist professor at N.C. State, grew a pumpkin for the State Fair in October. He checked on this pumpkin every day and invested a lot of hours in shaping its growth. But this was not your typical neighborhood stoop pumpkin; it weighed 799.6 lbs., earning Bacheler the rightful title of Pumpkin King at this year’s North Carolina State Fair. Though Bacheler won the Pumpkin King title, he said he is new to the pumpkin growing game. “I’m pretty much a rookie, so this is year three,” Bacheler said. “For two years, my vegetables were eaten by groundhogs, so that can be a problem. Obviously, it was for me.” According to Bacheler, on the third year, he altered his strategy allowing him to grow the pumpkin to its full potential. “For year three I used those silt fences you see around construction sites, it’s like welded wire about three feet high,” Bacheler said. “It was just a matter of putting one of those around the whole thing and then sinking the fence into the ground about six inches or so to keep the groundhogs out.” Bacheler first started growing pumpkins through a family competition, which grew into a tradition. “My brother lives in Michigan, a pretty good place for growing pumpkins,” Bacheler said. “And in 2011, he grew a pumpkin 300 pounds, which, by our standards then, was really huge, so we kind of had a family contest.” Bacheler said that after the competition commenced, he did some research on his own. “In my own case, I started studying quite a lot,” Bacheler said. “I bought some DVD’s and studied up. With pumpkin growers, there is a pretty big group, and about a third of them like to post everything they do online with pictures and stuff, so after a while you get a pretty good appreciation for what the really top-notch growers do.” Bacheler shared some of his knowledge regarding

Bacheler’s pumpkin won him the title of Pumpkin King at this year’s North Carolina State Fair. It weighed in at 799.6 lbs.

how exactly the competition pumpkins grow to the size that they do. “Well, you can’t plant a seed and come back and have it be huge, I mean that would be great if something like that could happen but it just can’t,” Bacheler said. “So one thing you do is that you get good genetics.” Bacheler said good genetics means that both of the pumpkin’s parents grew to be a larger size than your average pumpkin patch pumpkin. “So one of the parents of this pumpkin was a little over 1,500 lbs,” Bacheler said. “The male pollinator and the female pollinator that produced that pumpkin were each about 1,800 pounds, and, at the time, that was just under the world record.” Bacheler’s pumpkin’s genetics coupled with some of his tender love and care created the pumpkin that took the win. “First of all, it had good genetics, and then beyond that I think that it is a matter of protecting the pumpkin, most of the time is oddly spent in vine management,” Bacheler said. “So wherever there is a leaf that sprouts up, there is a node and then under that node is the soil and if the soil is good you can get a whole bunch of root systems. In the case of a big pumpkin-

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Judges use a crane to measure the weight of each pumpkin at this year’s State Fair pumpkin competition.

like man, we had something like over 200 leaves supporting the pumpkin, and each of those leaves was a separate root system so they all help to feed the pumpkin.” Bacheler continued by explaining how much effort went into growing a pumpkin of this size. “It sounds kind of extreme, but most of us measure the pumpkins every day or every other day, and there are some measurements that you can take that are correlated with weight gains,” Bacheler said. “Then, beyond that, I think it helps to have raised beds so that helped a lot because we had a lot of rain. With raised beds the water tends to stay in between the beds.” According to Bacheler, growing a large pumpkin took a lot of time. “For me that translated into about an hour and a half a day seven days a week without taking a vacation,” Bacheler said. “Every night between 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., I would be out there mostly training the vines because they were very delicate. They have been bred for size so they are susceptible to a lot of bad things.” Bacheler started growing the plants indoors, moved them outside in late May and pollinated them late June. The pumpkins took about 90 days to grow, according

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Bacheler is one of many people who grow extra-large pumpkins to submit to competitions.

to Bacheler. “Once they get pretty big, you are kind of hanging on for a weigh off because things can happen like one pumpkin I had that a mouse chewed a hole in,” Bacheler said. “Most of us will put the pumpkin on a sheet of four by four exterior ply wood like I did, then you put mill fabric on top of that, and then about two inches of sand on top of that to get the pumpkins up and out of trouble.” Bacheler said not much happens with pumpkins following the competition, as

they tend to have short lifespans. As for competing next year, Bacheler said he had a change of heart from his previous decision of ceasing competing. “The odds of me doing this again were slight, so I had bought blueberry bushes and some grape vines for my backyard and I was going to convert this area to something that would be a little bit easier to do,” Bacheler said. “So I sent in a check for the order, and then I thought about it and thought about it, and the pull toward pump-

kins was so much that I cancelled the order and decided to try to do this again.” Bacheler explained the thrill of the challenge was too great not to indulge in again. “It’s one thing to grow a really big pumpkin as a fluke but then you ask yourself ‘Am I decent at this, could you do it again?’” Bacheler said. “So that draw kind of trumped the blueberries and blackberries, which realistically probably would have worked out better, but there is something about the challenge of it all.”

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Bacheler’s award-winning pumpkin sits above other contestants. The second- and third-place pumpkins flank it as the fourth-place pumpkin sits just in front of it.

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contain her. Trying to contain her on the block is hard enough, but then she hits those outside shots. That was really tough.” Burke said she has worked hard to improve her jump shooting. “I think I’m getting a little bit more comfortable shooting the outside shot,” Burke said. “It’s just a matter of getting my shots before and after practice. A lot of reps have helped a lot.” State committed 21 personal fouls against Tulane’s

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proved work ethic has proved to be beneficial in the early matches this season. “[It’s] a big turnaround from last year,” Gantt said. “We work a lot harder. We’re better on our feet and just better all-around. The freshman we’ve [had] coming in are really buying into the system and everyone is just on board now.” Despite its overall young

18 on Saturday, with senior center Markeisha Gatling and Myisha Goodwin-Coleman both committing four fouls against the Green Wave. The Wolfpack players gave the Green Wave 18 points from the free throw line on 21 attempts. Gatling said she was worried about fouling out once she got into foul trouble. “I was a little bit concerned about my fouls,” Gatling said. “The refs weren’t really on our side tonight, but that’s just something I have to deal with.” After the Pack surrendered a three-point basket to open the game, Burke responded

with a three of her own and then a layup on State’s next possession. The Pack would not relinquish the lead for the rest of the game, and went into halftime with an eightpoint lead. The Pack’s offense ignited in the second half, opening with a 16-6 run. The Green Wave attempted to stage a comeback, but State promptly regrouped and outscored Tulane 20-16 in the remaining minutes to claim the 14-point victory. The Pack’s stout defense forced 18 Tulane turnovers, taking advantage of the miscues by scoring 20 points off the Green Wave’s turnovers.

members, the Pack has already made noticeable strides compared to last year’s team. Popolizio said that the Wolfpack will only get better as it gains more experience. “We are very young and inexperienced, but we have guys that know how to compete and win,” Popolizio said. “They knew how to win in high school and now we just have to transfer it to college.” “We are pretty rusty right now technically but that [is due to] a lack of experience and competition. It’s only

our second competition of the year so we just need to get mat time.” Gantt said he expects the team to receive a national recognition this season. “I expect to eventually be ranked and beat some ranked teams,” Gantt said. “We’ve got pretty good guys. We’ve just got to win matches. We can do some good things this year.” The Pack’s next meet will be in Albany, N.Y. at the Northeast Duals on Saturday.

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Doeren said that he was pleased with his team’s effort toward the end of the game. “We played to the end, and I’m proud of our guys for that,” Doeren said. “We didn’t make enough plays defensively or offensively in the first half. When we came alive in the fourth quarter, unfortunately, it was a little too late.” Mitchell was more effective in the fourth quarter.

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The Amite, La. native had his best game of the season on Saturday, throwing for 312 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Mitchell said he credits the coaching staff and his teammates for his success. “[Our coaching staff] did a great job watching film and breaking down what they like to do on defense,” Mitchell said, “When you have two great backs like [running backs freshman Matt Dayes and sophomore Shadrach Thornton], you get a lot of one-on-one coverages.”

Doeren said he appreciated the support of Wolfpack fans throughout the difficult season. “I want to thank our fans for coming to the game the way they did,” Doeren said. “It’s been a tough year for them. I want them to know that we’ll keep fighting and to keep backing us. We have some tremendous seniors that deserve the same kind of support [the fans] gave them today. I want to go out this season with a win for our seniors.”

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FOOTBALL

Pirates make Pack walk plank

Pair of Wolfpack runners earns AllAmerican honors

Andrew Schuett and Zach Tanner Deputy Sports Editor & Staff Writer

N.C. State’s cross country teams finished in 28th place at the NCAA Championships on Saturday at Terre Haute, Ind. Senior Andrew Colley finished the individual competition in seventh place, the highest ever finish for a Wolfpack men’s runner, earning him his third career All-American nomination. Junior Joanna Thompson also earned All-American honors over the weekend thanks to a 36th place finish in the individual event. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS

State dropped in straight sets by Pittsburgh

The Wolfpack volleyball team was defeated 3-0 by Pittsburgh on Sunday. Senior Brie Merriwether led the Pack’s offense with 10 kills, while freshman Maggie Speaks recorded 28 assists in just her second start of the season. The result is State’s (20-10, 11-7 ACC) third straight loss, with each coming in straight sets. In addition, the ACC media ranked the Pack sixth in the Atlantic division. Below is the depth chart released by the football team. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS

ATHLETIC SCHEDULE

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Tuesday WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. DAVIDSON Raleigh, N.C., 6 p.m. MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. FLORIDA GULF COAST Raleigh, N.C., 7 p.m. Wednesday VOLLEYBALL VS. DUKE Durham, N.C., 2 p.m. Friday WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. WRIGHT STATE AT GULF COAST SHOWCASE Estero, Fl., 2:30 p.m. Saturday VOLLEYBALL VS. WAKE FOREST Winston -Salem, N.C., 2 p.m.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “We’ll take the win, break this game down on film and move on.” Wes Moore, head women’s basketball coach

The N.C. State football team dropped its seventh straight game on Saturday, losing 42-48 to East Carolina in Carter-Finley Stadium. The Pirates (9-2, 6-1 CUSA) dominated State (3-8, 0-7 ACC) on Saturday, racing to a 35-7 lead by the end of the third quarter. The Wolfpack attempted to make a late comeback but failed to catch the Pirates. Both teams played well in the first quarter, hinting that the score might be close for the remainder of the game. After ECU scored a touchdown on its opening drive, State responded with a 76yard touchdown drive of its own to tie the game at 7-7. But from that point on, ECU controlled the game. The Pirates scored 28 unanswered points and outgained the Pack 378240 in total yardage in the first three quarters. ECU’s junior quarterback Shane Carden was a huge reason for the Pirates’ success. Carden threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns with a 76.7 completion percentage. He also scrambled for two touchdowns on the ground to round out his dominant performance.

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“Their quarterback, Carden, played extremely well,” N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren said. “He was very accurate like he has always been. The offensive line protects him, and he gets the ball out quick.”

ECU’s junior receiver Justin Hardy broke the Pirates single-season record for receiving yards in Saturday’s game. Hardy ended the game with 83 yards and a touchdown. Doeren said he was impressed with ECU’s offensive

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

NCSU shreds Green Wave Daniel Wilson Staff Writer

In a battle of undefeated teams, N.C. State women’s basketball team (5-0) defeated Tulane (4-1) at Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday afternoon, 69-55. The Wolfpack’s 5-0 start is its best since the 2001-2002 season when State won its first six games. “Our kids did a pretty good job on keeping them pushed down and putting enough pressure on the ball to where they couldn’t hurt us,” head coach Wes Moore said. “After not playing for about a week, it wasn’t really pretty, but hopefully, we can move from it and move on.” “I think we can play better than we played today. Either way it’s a good win, and I need to learn how to enjoy all of the wins. But on the other side, we’re trying to win fans over, so if we’re not executing and not aesthetically pleasing to watch, then it hurts our process of building our fan base. We’ll take the win, break this game down on film and move on.” Senior forward Kody Burke led the Wolfpack against the

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ECU junior quarterback Shane Carden breaks a tackle by freshman lineback Bryan Smith as he dives into the endzone for a touchdown on Saturday. The Wolfpack fell to the Pirates, 42-28.

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efficiency. “They’re a team that executes their offense like they’ve been running it for four and a half years,” Doeren said. By the time State’s offense showed up, late in the fourth

State wrestlers power through Wolfpack Duels Staff Writer & Correspondent

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Green Wave with a seasonhigh 24 points, nine rebounds, four steals and three blocks. Tulane head coach Lisa Stockton said Burke’s of-

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fensive versatility made her unstoppable on Sunday. “Burke just killed us,” Stockton said. “We couldn’t

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WRESTLING

Zack Tanner and Austin Louthan

Senior center Markeisha Gatling shoots a layup against Tulane in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday. State beat the Green Wave, 69-55.

quarter, the game was well out of reach. State scored touchdowns on each of its final three possessions, but it wasn’t enough to dig out of a 28-point hole.

The N.C. State wrestling team continued its success this season with a dominant performance in Sunday’s Wolfpack Duels. The Wolfpack ran the table, defeating the UNCPembroke Braves, Lindsey Wilson College Blue Raiders and familiar foe GardnerWebb Bulldogs in the Wolfpack Duels. Individually, the team’s wrestlers won 25 of the 30 matches. After splitting the season series with the Bulldogs last year, the Pack swept the opening match of the day against Gardner-Webb, 370. This included a pin from senior Nijel Jones and a 2810 victory by technical fault from senior captain Tommy Gantt. N.C. State head coach Pat Popolizio said his team achieved its pre-match objective. “We were looking to improve upon last year’s per-

formance and compare where we were at then and now,” Popolizio said. State cruised through the next two matches of the day, defeating Lindsey Wilson by 34-12 and UNC-Pembroke by 39-6. Sophomore Nick Gwiazdowski highlighted both matches, putting in strong performances to lead to early pins for the Wolfpack. Jones also continued his perfect season, notching two pins in the second period of the match. Gwiazdowski said he has developed an instinct of when to go for pins. “I have a better idea of how to pin people,” Gwiazdowski said. “It started in high school. I pinned everyone [I faced] my senior year of high school. I have a better sense is when someone is in danger. A lot of people get the back points and then get the guy off his back, but I know that I can just end the match right there.” Gantt said the team’s im-

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