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Service N.C. State exceeds goals, expectations More than 1,500 volunteers participated in this weekend’s Stop Hunger Now event, beating the goal amount of blood and packaging over 400,000 meals for Haiti. Nathan Hardin News Editor
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Katie Quigley, a senior in chemical engineering helps carry a bag of rice to be distributed into packs of food. “This is my fourth year coming to Service N.C. State and its always a lot of fun,” Quigley said.
Maria Rock is no stranger to charity. The senior in nutrition science and director of leadership development for the Center for Student Leadership, Ethics and Public Service, has participated for two years in Service N.C. State, an event sponsored by Stop Hunger Now and CSLEPS. Rock said volunteering for Service N.C. State evolves each year along with the individual. “You can do this year-to-year and be inspired and impacted differently each time,” Rock said. According to Rock, both experiences were great, but she really enjoyed this year because she had the opportunity to play several roles in the event’s process. “I really enjoyed this year, doing a lot of different roles and seeing the impact more fully than being at one station,” Rock said. More than 1,500 volunteers participated in the annual Stop Hunger Now event over the weekend and were asked to raise a $50 sponsorship fee, enough to feed approximately 200 people. According to Mike Giancola, director of CSLEPS, the charity campaign packaged and sent 405,216 meals to Haiti. “We’re still counting the money from this weekend and the pledges from the event, we should be close to
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Students and families alike help out at Service N.C. State to help package food for Haiti. Kayla Turner, a junior in History helps seal bag to be out into boxes. “So far i really like Service N.C. State, I came to meet new people,” Turner said.
$50,000 for that event,” Giancola said. According to Giancola, the 500Pint Blood drive, another aspect of Service N.C. State, also met its goal by drawing 569 pints from 725 donors, many of which were new donors. “As a community we surpassed every one of those goals,” Giancola said. “The N.C. State community certainly has the capacity to do more,” Giancola said. “It was a great event and I think the community did a really good job, but we have the capacity to do more. So as we evaluate those events, I can see us increasing our goals [for next year]. “
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By the Numbers number of meals 405,216 packaged at Service N.C. State
400,000
the goal for Service N.C. State meals
25 cents
the cost to package one meal
$50,000
N.C. State’s goal to cover half Service N.C. State
569
pints of blood collected
725
number of blood donors
Source: Mike Giancola, director of CSLEPS
After summer malfunctions, D.H. Hill alarms working properly
VetPAC to help those interested in veterinary school
Alarms in all public areas are working properly, but not in nonpublic areas.
CALS and the veterinary school team up to create VetPAC for interested students and alumni.
Chelsey Francis
Shivalik Duga
Deputy News Editor
Correspondent
D.H. Hill Library is safe for use. The second, third and fourth floors of D.H. Hill Library did not have properly functioning alarms during the summer, as library administration found out after a gas leak on Hillsborough Street caused the library to be evacuated. Crews fixed the problem by replacing a controller card, according to Susan Nutter, director of libraries. After a WKNC engineer reported the fire alarm on the 10th floor was not functioning, the University fire department tested the fire alarm on all floors Monday in D.H. Hill library, according to Bill Stevenson, the University fire marshal. “This morning we did a complete drill in D.H. Hill. We had people on each floor,” Stevenson said. “After the test, we found every alarm in every public portion of the building was functioning properly.” According to Nutter, the library administration is concerned with safety while in D.H. Hill Library. “The safety of every student, every faculty and every staff member in this building is paramount,” Nutter said. After the problem with the fire alarms during the summer, the replacement of a controller card fixed the problems, according to Nutter. “The controller card was a simple fix,” Nutter said. “My concern in an
VetPAC, a resource created for students and alumni interested in veterinary medicine and veterinary school, has been revamped. VetPAC is an online advising portal for students and alumni interested in attending the college of veterinary medicine. N.C. State is currently ranked 5th out of the 28 veterinary schools in the United States. According to Barbara Kirby, associate director for programs in the agricultural institute, a lot of CALS students want to go to the college of veterinary medicine. VetPAC will be a resource center for students, according to Kirby. “There are going to be a lot of books, both textbooks and veterinary journals,” Kirby said. “The veterinary college is working with us. When the veterinary school doesn’t need jour-
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Chris Laue, a sophomore in mechanical engineering, works on homework next to a fire alarm in DH Hill library Monday Aug. 23, 2010. Fire alarms on the ninth floor of the library have been reported as not functional, causing concern for students. “I feel that if there were a fire, [not having alarms] would be a huge problem.” said Laue.
older building is whether a simple fix is what is needed or whether a complete overhaul is due.” However, a complete overhaul is costly, and according to Nutter and Stevenson, the University does not have money for a complete overhaul. The current system is a combination
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of four alarm systems working together. “[A complete overhaul] is very expensive, and the University has almost no funds for that, but I do know we put safety first,” Nutter
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nals anymore they lend them to us to put on VetPAC.” Using VetPAC, students can make appointments with directors and advisors. “Students can make appointments to discuss career goals and what they need to do to be competitive to get into the vet school,” Kirby said. A new spring course, ANS 495, is being offered in conjunction with the new veterinary online advising center VetPAC, or Veterinary Professions Advising Center. An important resource is the seminar series provided to the students. Shweta Trivedi, associate professor in the department of animal science and VetPAC director, said, “The seminar series offers insight into the many internships and research opportunities that are available to the pre-veterinary students. The seminar offers students who attend the option to learn about such diverse occupations and experiences that could prove invaluable to successful admission into a veterinary school.” Another unique opportunity provided by VetPAC is its Interns Pro-
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Technician POLICe BlOTTER August 21 Assist Other Agency Motor Pool Complex Raleigh Police Department was involved in foot pursuit with student. Student was charged with Damage to Property and Resist, Obstruct, Delay. Student will be referred to the University for Alcohol Underage, Disorderly Conduct, and pending criminal charges.
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Today Last day to add a course without instructor permission “Quilting IS Art” Exhibition The Crafts Center, All Day Register for Crafts Center Fall Classes The Crafts Center, All Day Get to know campus by bike! Carmichael Recreation Center 1st Floor, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. GLBT-CA Meeting Talley Student Center-Room TBD, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. NCSU Dance Company Auditions Carmichael Gym-Room 2307, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Tuesday, August 24 is the last day to add a course without instructor permission. MyPack Portal will close at 11:59 p.m. After this time all adds will be processed in 1000 Harris Hall. For more information, contact Registration and Records at 515-2572. Source: NCSU Campus Calendar
GLBT-CA Meeting On Tuesday, August 24 at 7 p.m., the first official meeting of the 2010-2011 school year will be held in the Talley Student Center. The room is still to be decided, so check the Facebook page for updates. The meeting will begin with a meet-and-greet with everyone, playing games, planning events and talking about what it’s like to be Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or an Ally at N.C. State.
Get to know campus by bike! On Tuesday, August 24 at 5 p.m. in the first f loor of the Carmichael Rec Center, N.C. State Transportation will lead a group bike tour to instruct students on how to navigate campus safely and efficiently on two wheels. Tours will cover a distance of 2.8 miles and will last approximately 45 minutes. The tour will depart from Carmichael Rec Center. Riders may bring their own bikes or borrow a Wolfwheels bike from Campus Rec. All participants will receive a free Wolftrails aluminum water bottle the day of their tour. Tour times are as follows: Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 27 at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8 at noon, and Thursday, Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. To RSVP, contact Alison Carpenter at alison_carpenter@ncsu.edu or at 515-1609. Source: NCSU Campus Calendar
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Brickyard Involvement Fair Brickyard 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stinson Collaborative Commons Open House 2341 Stinson Drive 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Farmers Market Interest Meeting D.H. Hill Conference Room 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. How Copy Editing Can Save the World (or at least your Credibility) Technician Office Conference Room 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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1:33 A.M. | Medical AssistAlcohol Memorial Bell Tower Units transported highly intoxicated student for treatment. 1:54 A.M. | Larceny Dan Allen Drive Student was found in possession of sign belonging to NCSU Transportation. Sign was recovered and student was referred for larceny. 12:10 A.M. | Alcohol Violation Lee Lot Four students were referred to the University for alcohol underage. 2:07 A.M. | Larceny Phi Delta Theta Student reported purse stolen during party. 3:39 A.M. | Alcohol Violation Harris Lot Non-student was charged with
Underage Possession. 11:48 P.M. | Alcohol Violation Wolf Village Officers responded in reference to party. Three students were issued citations for Providing Alcohol to Persons Under 21 and all were referred to the University for Aid/Abet Minor for Alcohol and Disorderly Conduct. 4:26 P.M. | Medical AssistAlcohol Owen Hall Units responded to highly intoxicated student. Student was transported for treatment. Student had been referred to University by Housing. No further police action taken. 6:49 P.M. | Larceny Wolf Village Student reported unsecured bicycle stolen. August 20 5:58 A.M. | Policy Violation Western Manor Apartments Fire Protection referred student to the University for Misuse of Fire/ Safety Equipment. 3:22 P.M. | Medical Assist Bragaw Hall Units responded to student in need of medical assistance. Student was transported to Student Health Center. 4:06 P.M. | Medical Assist Carmichael Gym Units assisted student feeling faint. Student refused EMS care.
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Meagan Proper, a sophomore in sports management and Kara Blosser, a sophomore in criminology, work together at Service N.C. State to package meals for families in Haiti.”Its a lot of fun knowing we are making a difference,” Blosser said.
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A $4,000 Stop Hunger Now donation was raised through a University Dining and Coca-cola partnership in March, which allowed Coke to donate 25 cents for every 20-ounce Coke purchased at a C-Store.
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said. According to Stevenson, building code does not require D.H. Hill Library to have strobe lights in all parts of the building. “We’re going to be talking with library officials to address this issue, even though it’s not technically required by code,” Stevenson said.
Hannah Carpenter, a freshman in FYC, said she was excited when she found out the University was packaging meals for Haiti because she was involved with a similar event at her church which was successful. “I just got so excited,” Carpenter said. “I was able to raise over $300.” Carpenter said she is looking forward to getting involved in CSLEPS because
Not all parts of the library have voice alarms, according to Stevenson. “Some parts of D.H. Hill library do not have voice alarms,” Stevenson said. “The areas without voice alarms do have strobe and non-voice alarms.” According to Nutter, the N.C. State fire marshal inspected the fire alarms Monday morning. “The N.C. State fire marshal did an impromptu inspection of the fire alarms throughout
of Service N.C. State’s success. “We packaged over 130,000 [meals] in my shift,” Carpenter said. “It was really fun and rewarding.”
D.H. Hill library, with an emphasis on the tenth floor,” Nutter said. Seven University employees took part in testing the alarm system in D.H. Hill Library Monday morning. “Three employees with the University fire department, including myself, and four electronics employees took part in the inspection,” Stevenson said.
Private donations fund Kay Yow memorial A dedication for the Coaches’ Corner Kay Yow Memorial will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. Chelsey Francis Deputy News Editor
Students wanted to honor Kay Yow, the previous N.C. State women’s basketball coach, and tomorrow, that desire will become fact. The University and student government officials will unveil the memorial Tuesday in the Coaches’ Corner, located on the west side of Reynolds Coliseum. “The memorial came from student ideas. The planning,
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Lauren Pickeral a junior in human biology, pours rice into bags to be weighed and sent to Haiti, at Service N.C. State. “I really enjoy coming to Service N.C State , it feels good to help people,” Pickeral said. This was Pickeral’s second year coming out to help with the Zeta Tau Alpha girls.
designing and construction was all by students,” Jeff Johnson, a senior in business administration and the director of the memorial, said. Following the unveiling ceremony, a reception will be held in the North Gallery of Talley Student Center, according to Johnson. “The memorial is an effort by the student body to construct a memorial to honor Coach Yow and all she meant to our community and University,” Johnson said. Original estimates for the memorial were $85,000, but ended up costing $45,000, because of lower construction costs, according to Johnson. “Student government raised
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professions while building in opportunities for gaining the competitive portfolio for a succontinued from page 1 cessful application. Ta l k ing about t he new gram, in which pre-veterinaryt track students participate in course, ANS 495, Dr. Trivedi developing different programs emphasized that the objective and opportunities alongside of the course is to introduce Trivedi to earn up to two credit students to the scope of vethours of On-Campus Learning erinary profession, current issues affecting the vet profession Experience electives (OCLE). “Through VetPAC, students and to help them gain a decan make appointments with tailed understanding of the vet directors to talk about ca- school application procedure. Students will re e r goa l s , learn about internships, VetPAC and research opits resources, portunities, online DVM study abroad application programs and system — a b out how VMCAS, to get into ve t s c ho ol vet school,” interviews, Trivedi said. financing a Interested DVM degree students have and a host of just about a diverse expeweek to regrience opporister online Barbara Kirby, director of tunities. before the fall programs in t he agriculture Proving seminars kick institute t hat N.C . off on Sept. State’s lead2. Seminars include visits from practicing ership in veterinary medicine, clinicians, industry vets and the American PreVet Medical Association, or APVMA, has a veterinary school professors. “It is surely a great way to chapter on campus. APVMA is meet and associate with people an organization established by across the spectrum of veteri- pre-veterinary track students and mentors to promote awarenary science,” Kirby said. Apart from counseling and ness of veterinary profession advising, VetPAC students have among interested students. access to a lot of study material — textbooks as well as journals. The intent is to expose the pre-veterinary track students to the expanse of the veterinary
“It is surely a great way to meet and associate with people across the spectrum of veterinary medicine.”
just under $50,000, through private donations, for this memorial,” Johnson said. “The left over money will be split between the Kay Yow Foundation and the Kay Yow Endowment with the Wolfpack Club.” The ceremony Tuesday will be the dedication of the memorial. Chancellor Randy Woodson and Athletics Director Debbie Yow will be speaking. “Closing remarks will be made by a long time friend of Kay Yow’s, who is not associated with the University,” Johnson said. According to Johnson, students are encouraged to attend the dedication.
By the Numbers: College of Veterinary Medicine
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Faculty size
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Graduate students
79
Interns and residents
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number of Doctor of Veterinary medicine degrees awarded by veterinary school
28
number of veterinary programs in the country
5
N.C. State’s ranking
Doctor of Veterinary medicine students
Source: N.C. State Veterinary school website
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TECHNICIAN
{OUR VIEW}
THE FACTS:
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Fire officials held a fire alarm test on Monday. In June, the fire alarms on the second, third and fourth floors in D.H. Hill Library did not sound during an emergency.
OUR OPINION:
The University needs to address the outmoded fire alarms. Budget cuts should not take precidence over student and employee safety.
afety is one of the most basic necessities for students and others who work for the University. We need to trust our University to provide shelter from any danger and know the facilities it provides, which we help pay for, are not going to harm us. D.H. Hill Library has had issues recently with faulty fire alarm equipment. In June, fire officials discovered malfunctions after a gas leak on Hillsborough Street. When the second, third and fourth floors did not evacuate, it was blatantly obvious there was a serious problem. A fire alarm in response to a possible safety hazard was an error that could have ended in injuries and possibly death. A four-building structure
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built over the course of almost 40 years, the library has an admittedly complicated fire alarm system. Four separate control systems house the various fire alarm systems that serve the entire building. Strobe lights, an alarm tone and a voice message all sound during the drill, however this is not uniform throughout the building. The library workers themselves are unsure of what warnings happen where. This is not a fault on the librarians, but on the system in charge of their safety. All three warnings should sound in all areas during an alarm to better serve students, even those who are
deaf or blind. Library administrators said they have already developed a plan to revamp the system, however they have not been able to implement the changes due cuts in the state budget. Officials with the University fire department want to work with the library administration on this plan. Apparently, a blind bureaucratic budget cut is wiping funds to secure our safety in our own library. The University and the state need to work together to solve this problem immediately. The funds in the budget that have been cut need to be seriously reconsidered and reprioritized.
Although our fears are slightly quelled by a recent test of the fire alarm system —and the fact that it meets basic fire codes —we do not feel the future of the system is completely in the clear. Despite the cost, the University needs to be proactive about this issue. It is a basic necessity for the University to consider student and employee safety. Thousands of students, faculty and staff frequent D.H. Hill daily, and a part of the collection of books that rivals the Library of Congress is housed there. The risk the University is taking by not ensuring the future reliability of the fire alarm system is higher than the cost.
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encountered a curious contradiction the other day. A teacher of mine asserted in class that the U.S government lacks an arm that produces a product or service. The assertion sat in my head, and I kept looking for an element of government that did produce a service. I eventua l ly ru led out the federal government; I only see it as an intermediary that transfers citizens’ Conrad money to a product or serPlyler Staff Columnist vice. However, some state governments do act as monopolistic retailers. Almost all college students should be aware of the North Carolina monopoly on liquor. The ABC stores that allow us access to the harder side of alcohol are completely government owned and operated. From an economic standpoint, as a retailer the state government is a producer of customers for the manufacturers of the product. The profit from these government-sanctioned monopolies can go toward social programs and government employee salaries. North Carolina is a part of the National Alcoholic Board Control Association, which advocates for 19 states they label as “control states.” NABCA says on their website that after the 1933 repeal of national prohibition, some states chose to handle alcohol distribution in their own way. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to simply say the state government has no business partaking in business. On sheer principle over the matter, our governments were established to limit the role of government in our daily lives. State control over an entire industry is a very invasive use of government’s guiding hand. There are less invasive ways to accomplish the goals of the NABCA. The mission statement on their website says they would like “to improve the effectiveness of alcohol control systems in the responsible sale and consumption of beverage alcohol.” If this is the goal, a more efficient and economical way to sell alcohol would be to allow monopolistic competition to take place with private retailers. When monopolies act rationally, they incur a cost to soci-
ety that translates into an increased price to our products. This inefficiency is lessened by an increase of competition paired with availability of information. I propose we “improve the effectiveness” of alcohol distribution by decreasing this inefficient social cost by privatizing the retail industry. The social ramifications of opening up the distribution of hard liquor to a perfectly competitive system are great enough to dismiss going that far. The government should create sin taxes to curb overconsumption. They should continue to educate students of the dangers in alcohol consumption. Licenses should be issued to the distributors of alcohol to ensure stores don’t crop up near schools or playgrounds. With these limitations, the market would best be described as monopolistic competition. In a July 29 press release, Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell announced a town hall tour that will include his efforts to convince the state to privatize its ABC store system. He believes the government shouldn’t be involved in the business sector and that additional revenue from selling the infrastructure of ABC buildings to the competitive market will benefit the commonwealth. Like him, I imagine we can still maintain the same tax revenue from alcohol through sin, sale and income taxes in a more competitive alcohol industry. However, the government does not need to hold onto depreciating infrastructure. The sale of the buildings in Virginia will raise between $400 million and $800 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. I have never consumed alcohol, even though I’ve been in an American college for two full years. But I see an ABC store and I think of socialized industry. As students, we shouldn’t stand for such blatant government control. Let’s let the government continue to do what it does best: tax consumers. Leave the business to us. Send Conrad your thoughts on government control to letters@technicianonline.com.
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Do you think N.C. State is safe? Why or why not? BY DAVID HAWLEY
“Yea, I think it’s safe. The few things that happen are rare and normally don’t involve students.”
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s college students, we are supposed to come to school for the express purpose of attending class, getting a college degree and eventually joining the workforce. The typical four Alex ye a r pla n unveils itLewis self as we Columnist whittle away our college years. As our seniority increases among our peers, so does our responsibilit y and difficulty in our coursework. This makes college seem drab and uninteresting. I d o n’t w a nt t o look back when I’m drawing Social Security knowing I spent my time in college memorizing the wood grain on the desks of D.H. Hill. You should get out, interact, and communicate with your peers outside the classroom. The best way to go about this is by joining an on-campus organization. One year ago, I was sitting in my dorm room feeling a tad lonely. Besides a couple
of folks I had awkwardly met at Orientation and a few people I knew from high school, my friend base was limited. Frankly, I felt like a sheep among the wolves. Dumbfounded, I had no idea what I wanted to get out of my college experience. Finally, I decided to meet some like-minded people, so I rushed and pledged a fraternity. Hands down, that is the best decision of my college experience to date. The friendships built, molded and renewed as a part of my involvement are indescribable with words. I have certainly enhanced my col lege days and I’m positive I will . reminisce one day with a broad grin on my face k n ow i n g I was involved with a stellar group of guys. Don’t get me wrong —there are certainly more organizations on campus than Greek Life. Greeks only make up roughly 10 percent of the student population. According to the Student Organization Resource Center, there are 481 student groups ranging from the arts to sports. My current roommate is even a member of a board game club. There is
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something to suit everyone. Besides the fact they give you something to do, student organizations provide a sense of community. It’s very easy get lost and feel like just a number on a campus of 34,000 students. My fraternity consists of approximately 50 men. This is much smaller than the number of people living in campus housing. Don’t get lost in the crowd, join an organization today. No matter your postgraduate plans, get involved while you attend school here. Don’t forget that not only are you in college, you are living your life. When it comes to the college experience, Ellis Redding of The Shawshank Redemption said it best, “Get busy living, or get busy dying.”
“Yea, its safe. I can walk from my friends dorm across campus to my dorm and feel safe.” Maegan Rizer freshman, FYC
“Overall, I think it is. Campus is in a safe location, in comparison to other campuses, which are in rougher areas.” Ryan Magnusson senior, communications
Send Alex your thoughts on getting involved to letters@technicianonline. com.
“We’re not completely safe. We can do a whole lot more. Officials should use more resources to get safety notices out in the affected area.” Kevin Laureano junior, business information technology
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University Towers lets the foam fly
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The annual foam party requires over $1000 to cover the cost of equipment and food.
bill is surprising not that high, according to Payne. “This year, we are spending around $1,100 to $1,300 for the foam party. It depends on the food we get,” Payne said. “We have a budget for Resident Life. Steve Rau It covers the apartment events, Correspondent floor events and others.” Everyone has been in classes The party so far looks like it now for a whole week. Home- will be a big hit this year. The work is starting to pile up, papers Facebook page for the party as are being typed and already for of Monday night had more than some students, they want an es- 800 people attending. This incape. Luckily, for one night, the cludes Andrew Jordan, a freshstudents of University Towers man in business, who lives at and friends are taking a break University Towers. from homework, studying and “I’ll definitely be there. With reading to enjoy a night full of clothes, though? Doubt it,” Jormusic, food and foam. dan said. UniverWit h t hat sity Towers is many people throwing their attending, foa m pa r t y there are many once aga i n, possibilities to b e he ld for accidents, Wednesday fights or othfrom 10 p.m. er a s s or te d to 2 a.m. problems Joseph Payne, University Towers As for what that occur at resident manager a foam party large student is, first take events. Luckyour average ily, University party—music, dancing and Towers has it covered. food—then, simply add foam. “We have plans for security. Thousands and thousands of We’ll have four Raleigh police gallons of foam. The result— officers, along with three Uniinstant foam party. Sounds like versity Towers managers and the one of the “once in a very long 15 RAs for security and running while” type of parties. Not for the show,” Payne said. University Towers, according to Not everyone, though, plans University Towers resident man- to be anywhere near the foam party. John Drummond, a seager Joseph Payne. “This is our fourth year that nior in psychology, who lives in we’ve thrown the foam party,” University Towers is one student Payne said. “The foam party has who doesn’t see the point. always been really popular with “I don’t see the allure of it. It’s the kids. We always try out new a bunch of people playing in ideas for parties, but sometimes foam,” Drummond said. they don’t stick. For example, we Katie Beck, a freshman in biolused to throw a Casino Night ogy, said she doesn’t mind playevery year for 15 years. But the ing in the foam. But she’s not attendance started dropping and going alone. we dropped it.” “I’m going to the party. Me and To host this party, the manag- my friends are already planning ers at University Towers have to on going. It’s going to be a lot of rent machines that create all of fun,” Beck said. the foam. They also have to pay for the food that is offered. The
“This year, we are spending around $1,100 to $1,300 for the foam party.”
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Hanging out by the Brickyard, Ben Mcmurray, freshman in biological sciences, relaxes in-between classes. “I live on Avent Ferry,” said Mcmurray. “I have a two hour break before my next class, and it’s not worth going back.” Mcmurray said that seeing other students around campus inspired him to bring out his own hammock.
Gas prices fall, still higher than last year’s According to AAA, Wright Express and Oil Price Information Service,the average retail price for a gallon of unleaded regular fuel had dropped 4.3 cents in the past week to make it $2.708 Monday. Even with the significant price drop, the price is still around 8.1 cents more per gallon than just one year ago. Once the summer driving season ends, prices are predicted to drop even further, perhaps even 25 cents. However, if a major hurricane comes along, prices will increase. SOURCE: WRAL.COM
Disaster aid program fails Southern farmers The program to provide monetary help for crop growers in the case of a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or drought is leaving some farmers in distress. Crop insurance is required for farmers to receive disaster aid through the program, but many Southerners do not have crop insurance. The complaint from many rice and cotton farmers is premiums are too high and the benefits do not outweigh the cost. SOURCE: WRAL.COM
AIG continues to repay bailout loans American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion in taxpayer aid with proceeds from a recent debt sale, the biggest repayment of bailout loans so far from the company. In late June, AIG claimed its outstanding balance owed to the government was in the ballpark of $101 billion. SOURCE: WRAL.COM
FDA Recalls 550 million eggs The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that a recent salmonella outbreak that stemmed from two Iowa farms is not expected to spread beyond the two farms and the number of eggs recalled—550 million—is also not expected to increase. However, the number of illnesses caused by the contaminated eggs is supposed to increase. The Centers for Disease Control has said there could be as many as 1,300 salmonella illnesses linked to the eggs, not including the many unreported cases. SOURCE: NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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‘Don’t be an intern, be much more’ TOMS SHOES HIRES INTERNS EVERY SUMMER TO JOBS RANGING FROM RETAIL MARKETING TO CREATIVE DESIGN, AND THIS SUMMER, ONE STUDENT WAS ABLE TO GET THE FULL EXPERIENCE. STORY BY LAURA WILKINSON | CUTOUT BY MARISA AKERS
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rin Choplin, a senior in graphic design, had the chance to intern in California over the summer with TOMS Shoes, a company that both sells shoes to the public and gives them away to needy children. Choplin said she worked in the creative department in digital design to create the banners that go on websites.
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Summer interns stand outside the TOMS Shoes location, a warehouse in Santa Monica, California. Erin Choplin, a senior in graphic design, interned as a digital designer for the company, designing banner advertisements for websites.
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“They have a U.S. website and an international website, so a lot of stuff I actually did was for the international site,” Choplin said. “There’s also some banner ads that show up on blogs and other things you read when you see a TOMS ad. We do those too.” After she noticed “a friend of a friend” wearing the brand one day, Choplin said she became curious about the company and checked out their website. That’s where she found the information for the internship. “I actually applied for the internship that same day. It was a really long application, a lot of essay questions. For the creative department I had to submit a portfolio,” Choplin said. “It was really long time to wait too, so I got a call a couple of months after I completed my application.” Being a graphic design major at N.C. State, Choplin said her studies here were similar to the meetings there. “The first day we had a brainstorming meeting for the holiday campaign. It was really similar to the brainstorming I do in studio,” Choplin said. “A lot of the critiques we did at TOMS were similar also. Just throwing out ideas, little changes here and there, what works best and stuff like that.” The focus of the internship at TOMS was not just for design experience, but also to promote the company’s mission statement. Caroline Marshall, intern coordinator for TOMS Shoes, said it is important that people understand that the company gives, not donates, because they work through different partners to actually make sure the shoes are hand-placed on the kid’s feet. “We have our mission statement; we say TOMS, one for one. For every pair that you purchase, TOMS will give a new pair of shoes to a child that is in need, one for one,” Marshall said. “TOMS stands for Shoes for Tomorrow, because you
internships], so the people who are chosen really have stood out for some reason—they’re the crème of the crop of that respective field for the people that have applied,” buy a pair of shoes and then kids are getting a Pieper said. “I think for the [internship] Erin was in there were over 7,000 people who applied for new pair of shoes for tomorrow.” Choplin said a lot of people have questions the 14 or 15 positions that were here. It’s amazing about the company giving a pair to children in the feedback we get from those.” Choplin was trusted with a heavy workload need, but the company is being very transparent and total creative reign, as well as mini-projects, and responsible about the way they give. “They don’t give the same shoes that the people which Pieper said is quite an accomplishment for buy because they’re a lot more durable for the kids an intern program. “Erin’s overall attitude when she was here —with the different terrain they have, the soles —when t hings got are different. Somestressful she was able times they’re even like to keep a calm head. rain boots, if they need She had tons of initiathat style,” Choplin tive,” Pieper said. “If said. “It’s a really fun she had a problem or company to work for didn’t have the assets overall.” she needed for a projEric Pieper, a graphic ect, instead of twiddesigner for TOMS Caroline Marshall, intern coordinator for TOMS dling her thumbs or Shoes, said Choplin Shoes wondering what to do came in ready to take she would just go grab care of business. a camera and just start “She had obviously done her homework on the brand before she got shooting shoes or figuring out all different ways here, which is great. She hit the ground running. to get the end result we needed. That’s what we We just gave her anything from resizing some really love to have in an intern, somebody who stuff that was already created—just to make it really wants to take the bull by the horns.” And her work didn’t stop after the summer into new sizes and get it out to the world—and she proved her hand quickly at that,” Pieper said. program ended. “She’s continuing to do some work for us while “Then we were able to trust her with coming up with her own creative designs for other proj- at school, which is the first time I think an intern ects, where she took the total lead on how things has ever done that at TOMS,” Pieper said. “So that kind of speaks to how much we enjoyed having turned out.” For Choplin to have been chose for the job, her here.” Pieper said it meant she really stood out during the application process. “There are so many people who apply for [the
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Junior midfielder Kristina Argiroff dribbles around Coastal Carolina defender Colleen Schohl Monday. Argiroff led the team with 2 goals in the 7-0 victory.
Redshirt junior quarterback Russell Wilson takes a snap under center Tuesday, Aug. 3.
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“We had a bunch of young players out on the field that got a chance to play,” Springthorpe said. “We saw a lot of good things for the future of the program.” Junior defender Jordan Ed-
wards scored the final goal of the night on a blast from 30 yards out that brought the game to a final score of 7-0. The Pack’s next game is Friday night, when it will look for yet another high-scoring performance against the High Point Panthers. “This game definitely gives us confidence going into a game against a High Point team that
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• 11 days until the football team’s season opener against Western Carolina
Legendary Wolfpack women’s basketball coach Kay Yow will be honored today from 3 to 4 p.m., followed by a reception. Yow passed away in January 2009 after a 22-year battle against breast cancer. Student government raised nearly $50,000 through private donations. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
Training staff expects Caldwell to be cleared before season’s debut After sitting out 2009 due to a rollerblading injury, redshirt senior wrestler Darrion Caldwell is almost fit to practice with the team. Caldwell, the 2008-09 NCAA champion at 149 pounds, is recovering from surgery to repair a torn labrum. He missed the entire 2009-10 season doing intense rehabilitation. He ranks third in school history in wins, with a 94-12 record, winning percentage at .887 and career pins, with 50. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
Freshman class nationally ranked After finishing the season ranked No. 23, and losing eight starters, the men’s soccer team reloaded with talent. The 15-member 2010 class is ranked No. 19 in the nation by CollegeSoccerNews.com. This year’s class features two NSCAA All-Americans, two international players with national team experience, and one Gatorade State Player of the Year. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
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Thursday MEN’S SOCCER VS. HIGH POINT Dail Soccer Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. HIGH POINT Dail Soccer Stadium, 7 p.m. VOLLEYBALL VS. EASTERN KENTUCKY Reynolds Coliseum, 2:30 p.m. VOLLEYBALL VS. COPPIN STATE Reynolds Coliseum, 5 p.m. Sunday WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. CHARLOTTE Dail Soccer Stadium, 1 p.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “It feels great to come out here and get the first win for our new athletic director Debbie Yow.” sophomore forward Kara Blossser
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Pack pillages Coastal in first victory of the season Women’s soccer scores most goals since 2004 in first win of Debbie Yow era Cory Smith Staff Writer
In the first ever meeting between the two schools, N.C. State sent Coastal Carolina home with its second shutout loss on the young season with a 7-0 victory Monday night at Dail Soccer Stadium. Not only did the Wolfpack win, it found a way to get scoring chances from every part of the field. NC State won behind an offense led by sophomore forward Kara Blosser and junior midfielder Kristina Argiroff. The Pack also had standout performances from the defense of freshmen defenders Claudel Pilon and Randi Soldat. “Kara [Blosser] is unfortunately battling through some preseason injuries,” Coach Steve Springthorpe PHOTO BY JOE SAVAGE/TECHNICIAN said. “But she always goes out on the field playing like Senior midfielder Nadia Aboulhosn chases down the ball during the game against Coastal she is 100 percent and does Carolina at Dail Soccer Field Monday night. everything it takes to win.” “Coach Springthorpe kept on a cross from freshman forBlosser got the Pack off to mentioning that we needed to ward Jennie Krauser. SCORING “My family is said to have a a good start with two shots get that first win for her and I on goal in the first half. think everyone came out here curse on me when they come to SUMMARY a nd c on- watch me play,” Argiroff said. One of those 1st half “It felt great to break that curse tributed shots found • sophomore midfielder on a great and get a few goals and a win the back of Kara Blosser in 10th for them.” win.” the net for minute Krauser scored her second Kristina a goal. Her • freshman forward Karri Argiroff put goal in as many games to open other shot Owens in 37th minute on a career her first season with the Pack on goal b e s t p e r- on a tear. She found the back of forced the 2nd half the net Monday night to follow formance Chanti• junior midfielder in front of up her first career goal, which cleers goalie Kristina Argiroff in 61st her family she scored Friday night against to make a minute t hat trav- Texas. diving save. • freshman forward Two other freshmen also eled f rom Blosser said Jennie Krauser in 63rd coach Steve Springthorpe minute Kill Devil had their first goals of the seashe was • junior midfielder Hills to see son. Forward Karri Owens thrilled to Kristina Argiroff in 75th her play last and midfielder Kaley Shlaes help pro minute night. Her scored on long lofting goals duce t he • freshman midfielder first victory of Debbie Yow’s mom and dad watched as she from longer than 25 feet away Kaley Shlaes in 78th scored two goals on two shots in the 37th and 78th minute, minute tenure as athletic director • junior defender Jordan “It feels great to come out to lead the Pack in scoring for respectively. Edwards in 79th minute here and get the first win for the game. She scored on a loose our new athletic director ball pick-up that she drove into SOURCE: NCSU ATHLETICS Debbie Yow,” Blosser said. the net and also netted a header SOCCER continued page 7
“We had a bunch of young players ... We saw a lot of good things for the future of the program.”
Club soccer gearing up for the season The women’s club soccer team talks hopes and expectations for the upcoming season Jeniece Jamison Senior Staff Writer
The season is right around the corner for the women’s club soccer team, and it is definitely looking forward to getting competition underway. The team enters the season with high expectations based on its performance in past seasons. The club team usually plays weekend tournaments against schools around the region such as Duke, UNC, Wake Forest, Clemson and ECU during both the fall and the spring semester. Tryouts are held at the beginning of each semester. The team did very well
last year considering some of top teams in our region, where the circumstances surrounding we play teams like UNC and the teams’ returning players, ECU.” Senior Logan Corley said according to Junior Caroline the familiarity and experience Dickson. “We did really well last year, within the team will also asconsidering we lost a lot of peo- sist it on its path to success this ple last season to graduation,” season. The club is projected to return the Dickson said. majority of its Junior Katie roster from Gehris said last season. she is ver y “We didn’t confident in lose anyone t h e t e a m’s to g radu aability to be tion this past competiyear, so that tive this year will definitebased on past ly help out seasons and this season,” the incoming Corley said. freshman. Logan Corley, senior in Dickson “We’re gobiological sciences said she being to have lieves t he a good team team chemisbecause we’re [going to] have a lot of good try will be an essential compofreshmen coming in,” Gehris nent to the Pack’s success this said. “We’re usually one of the season. She also said the blend-
“We didn’t lose anyone to graduation this past year, so that will definitely help out this season.”
ing of different personalities will be a huge part of its success. “I think we’ll do well this year because we work hard and we all like each other on the field, and personally, off the field,” Dickson said. The ultimate goal for this team is to make it to the regional tournament in Florida at the end of the season to compete at the highest level of club soccer competition. “We’re planning on going to regionals if we can raise the money,” Corley said. “So that should be very exciting.” For students interested in joining the team for the upcoming season, tryouts will be held August 30th from 7-9 pm at the upper intramural fields next to Carmichael Gym.
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hh, late August, what a great time of the year. It is pennant race time in baseball, students are back in school (okay this one isn’t great) and football predictions are coming out of the woodwork, from anyone and everyone who thinks that he or she has the slightest idea about the sport. And it seems that the common pick t his year is for the WolfTaylor pack to finish Barbour t ow a rd t h e Deputy Sports bottom of the Editor ACC this year. I’ll admit it, I am one of those people who thinks they know something about sports. And I have made my prediction for the Wolfpack this season, one I won’t share in detail, but unlike many, it is a positive prediction. I believe this team will be bowling in January if it can stay healthy. But I feel as though I am in the minority with this hope. All I hear, whether it is from the media or the Wolfpack faithful, is that this team does not have a chance for a bowl game based on its schedule and they way the defense played last year. But I have faith, and I am going to try and give the fans some as well, but not in the way you might think. I am not going to sit here and talk X’s and O’s, but instead I will give you some examples of other sports teams that have played the underdog role and showed once again why predictions are , as Merriam Webster defines, “to declare or indicate in advance; especially : foretell on the basis of observation, experience, or scientific reason.” Let’s go back to just four seasons ago. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons were coming off of a 4-7 (3-5 in ACC) season. The team had just lost its starting quarterback to a season ending injury and had been picked to finish 11th in the 12 team ACC. But the team rallied together and turned out an 11-3 season, winning the Atlantic Division and the ACC Championship Game against Georgia Tech en route to the BCS Orange Bowl game. I’m not saying this is going to happen, I’m just suggesting fans not have a doom and gloom attitude before the season starts. Anything can happen in a football game and for that matter, a season. Any year could be the year where your team catches a break, comes together and goes on a run. Another example of an underdog that defied expectations is the MLB’s 2008 Tampa Bay Rays. After finishing in dead last or second to last in the unbelievably tough American League East for 10 straight years, the former Tampa Bay Devil Rays dropped ‘Devil’ from their team name and went on to be the biggest surprise in baseball. The team went from worst to first, not only winning the AL East division crown, but going on to represent the American League in the World Series. This shows another example of how preseason predictions are completely absurd and meaningless. I know for a fact coach Tom O’Brien does not care about them or let them
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