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IN BRIEF:
POLICE BLOTTER
1/8/2019
A quick look at the headlines outside of NC State NEWS Greek Life works to be support system, service community, pg. 3
10:31 AM | SAFETY PROGRAM Talley Student Union Officers conducted safety program.
‘Wintry mix’ forecasted for this weekend While parts of western North Carolina will see a mix of snow and rain, it is forecasted that the Triangle will see more rain, despite previous reports of snow this upcoming weekend. Because of temperatures that are projected to dip below freezing on Saturday night, there is a chance of ice in the area. According to The News & Observer, the storm may bring snow to the Triangle on its way out on Monday.
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OPINION The holidays aren’t joyous for everyone, pg. 6
UNC faculty to have input in Silent Sam future
After UNC-Chapel Hill faculty members were not included in the UNC Board of Trustees proposal to move the controversial confederate statue Silent Sam to a separate building on campus, which was rejected, it was announced that a faculty committee would be created to provide input on the future of Silent Sam. Because many members of faculty expressed concern over the lack of consultation for the proposal, the Faculty Executive Committee asked that they be included in the deliberation process. According to The News & Observer, there will be a panel created of seven to 15 faculty with “‘diverse expertise and concerns’ in the history and impact of the statue.”
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Beats & Bits brings the bop of binary, pg. 10
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Raleigh mayor comments on Bird fees SPORTS Women’s basketball seeks 16th straight win against Pitt, pg. 12
Electric scooter company Bird recently increased unlock costs from $1 to $3, in response to new fees imposed by the city of Raleigh. Bird spokesperson Sam Reed said that the company sees the fees as unnecessary and excessive, and also encouraged riders to speak out against the rising costs. On Wednesday Jan. 9, Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane commented on this push by Bird. “To be clear, that fee was added to help defer cost of increased enforcement around safety and other issues,” McFarlane said.
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9:59 AM | SPECIAL EVENT Talley Student Union Officers provided security for event.
11:37 PM | TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Carter-Finley Stadium Student and non-student were involved in a traffic accident.
12:37 PM | MEDICAL ASSIST Equine Facility Units responded to and transported injured nonstudent.
2:36 PM | LARCENY Syme Hall Student reported personal property was stolen.
2:59 PM | TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Coliseum Deck Two students were involved in a traffic accident.
4:05 PM | LARCENY David Clark Labs Student reported unattended property was stolen.
4:44 PM | TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Monteith Deck Staff member and student were involved in a traffic accident.
6:09 PM | DOOR ALARM - FORCED MacKenzie Hall Security responded to door alarm and determined the door was secure.
7:44 PM | FIRE ALARM Innovation Hall Units responded to alarm caused by cooking.
COVER PHOTO BY NICK FAULKNER Sophomore guard Braxton Beverly slams the ground after missing a layup for a three-point play during the 90-82 loss to UNC-Chapel Hill on Tuesday, Jan. 8 in PNC Arena.
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Greek Life works to be support system, service community
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Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. dance with friends during a dance marathon in the State Ballroom in Talley Student Union on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. Dance Marathon at NC State is an annual 12-hour event in which participants raise money for children through the Children’s Miracle Network. The proceeds collected by the dancers went toward Duke Children’s Hospital.
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Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) is among the biggest communities on NC State’s campus, encompassing over two dozen fraternities and sororities. These organizations aim to serve as a close group of friends for members, but also work to educate students and give back to the community through service. Aditya Kollengreth, a fourth-year in business administration and economics, is the president of the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), an organization that governs culturally-focused sororities and fraternities. Kollengreth said that because of their very brotherly or sisterly natures, these Greek communities can act as a strong support system for students involved in them. “You can rely on each other, you can go to each other for advice,” Kollengreth said. “It’s like a brotherhood or sisterhood away from home. You can support each other in academics and your professional or personal goals.” Beyond this community-oriented aspect, FSL primarily focuses on giving back to the community through service work, according to Kollengreth. “We host events for say, domestic violence [awareness], working with Habitat for Humanity, working with the food pantry and stuff like that,” Kollengreth said. “Responding to disaster relief; I know a few individuals [who] went to the Outer Banks and the east coast when Hurricane Florence hit.” The FSL community usually runs one large event each semester that involves every individual chapter, Kollengreth explained. “This past fall, we had a huge event where
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we partnered with Activate Good for their 9/11 day of service, and basically every fraternity and sorority was there,” Kollengreth said. “We made it mandatory for at least 40 or 50 percent of each chapter to be there.” Kollengreth said that education is a huge part of FSL. Whether it be educating members on social issues or teaching others, fraternities and sororities constantly push to be involved. “We’re constantly promoting financial literacy,” Kollengreth said. “My fraternity specifically, we host every once in a while a college info session, where we talk to lo-
cal families and their children who are high school or middle school age and help them get an understanding.” He also spoke about his own experiences with education outreach efforts. “A lot of Indian parents that I know have come from India themselves, so they haven’t been through the American school system,” Kollengreth said. “We try and help them get an understanding of prospective college students. Just helping out in little ways, unique ways.” Kollengreth also discussed MGC’s efforts in education, where the organization holds
events intended to spread awareness of cultural issues minority groups face. “One of the things that we’ve done in the past includes ‘[We’re a] Culture, Not a Costume,’” Kollengreth said. “So that event specifically was people putting on their ethnic attire, explaining the significance behind what each part of the outfit stands for, maybe why it’s wrong if you’re not in that culture and about appreciating the significance of it.” Further information about FSL, such as individual fraternities and sororities, can be found online.
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Climate change: detrimental to NC agriculture and crop production Rachael Davis
Assistant News Editor
A national climate report has reached startling conclusions about the effects of climate change on air quality, human health, and most importantly, the agriculture and rural communities in the United States. The Fourth National Climate Assessment, published by the U.S. Global Change Research Program, has stated that the country’s food production will decline in regions that have been experiencing an increase in droughts, which has taken place in North Carolina. In addition, higher temperatures due to climate change can intensify wild fires, accelerate the depletion of water and expand the distribution of pests for crops. The region portion of the report provides evidence of how climate change appears and impacts every state in the country, while the sector portion explores how climate change affects important sectors in the U.S., like health and water. However, according to the report, with increasing climate disruptions like hurricanes and hotter temperatures, the agriculture sector in North Carolina has been majorly affected. Walt Robinson, a professor at NC State and the interim director of the State Climate Office, said that the decrease in crop productivity is a very eminent issue for North Carolina, since the state’s economy relies heavily on its crop production. “In North Carolina, we’ve seen a lot of effects on agriculture from the flooding this fall, particularly with Hurricane Florence,” Robinson said. “Heavy rains are very damaging to farmers, because they can cause the soil to erode and degrade. In addition, crops can get easily damaged in the field if they get too wet, and at the end of the growing season, they cannot be harvested and or end up rotting.” Robinson also stated that a warmer climate will affect crop growing conditions as well. There is an increasing number of flash droughts, making the essential moisture in the soil evaporate between rain storms. The 2014 National Climate Assessment supports Robinson’s claims, stating that the annual average precipitation over the U.S. as a whole increased by two inches between 1895 and 2011 and is projected to increase throughout the years. There is also a projected 0.5 degrees Fahrenheit increase over the next few decades, according to the report. Bob Patterson, a professor of crop and soil sciences at NC State, said that climate change
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The Yarbrough Drive Steam Plant, powered by fossil fuels, is one of many entities in North Carolina that contributes to greenhouse emissions.
is the number one topic of conversation today between him and his colleagues. “The professors at the Crop and Soil Sciences department recognize that climate change exists,” Patterson said, “However, the question becomes how do we address these changes. This is a very high-priority area of research. I’ve been teaching in crop and soil sciences for a long time, and I have found myself spending an increasing amount of time discussing the issue of climate change in my lectures.” According to Patterson, the Crop and Soil Sciences department at NC State has many researchers and a variety of facilities, including NC State’s very own phytotron, which assists in mitigating this issue. “Our phytotron is a controlled environment facility that we have on the western part of campus,” Patterson said. “Here, we are able to study the interactive events of climate change
and observe the causes and effects of different levels of temperature, water, nutrients and many other factors on crops simultaneously under controlled conditions.” In addition to the phytotron, many agriculturists at NC State, including Patterson, have been doing more extensive research on plant breeding and genetics in order to decrease the impact of climate change on crop productivity. “Some people are averse to the use of genetically modified technological approaches, but there has been really great improvement in the approaches being taken with genetic modification,” Patterson said. “There is CRISPR-Cas9, which is a genetic approach that we think the public is more willing to embrace than the older and traditional GMO approaches.” According to Patterson, the older GMO approach involved taking parts of DNA from a sole organism bacterium and inserting it into
the plant. However, this new technology involves tweaking the genome of the plant itself without introducing genetic material from another organism. Patterson said that the preliminary data on CRISPR-Cas9 suggests that this approach might allow crops to maintain more yield stability. Robinson stressed that climate change affects individuals’ lives in ways they may not expect, including economically. “The economic impacts of climate change get stronger and stronger as we go further south, and they are significant on a countyto-county basis,” Robinson said. “A lot of this impact comes from the public health effects of climate change, which is the strain on agricultural workers. Also, a number of diseases that we previously saw as tropical diseases have become more prominent in our region.”
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PNC Arena has generated $4 billion, according to report Staff Report
According to an article from News and Observer, PNC Arena, which is where the NC State men’s basketball team currently plays home games and is home to the Carolina Hurricanes, has had an estimated $4 billion impact on Wake County since its opening in 1999. Additionally, it has had a $262 million impact in 2018 alone. The economic impact study stated that 46 percent of people attending events at PNC Arena are not residents of the county, so they in turn generate $14 million in hotel expenditure revenue and $6 million in restaurant revenue in Wake County, according to The News & Observer. Centennial Authority, the owner of PNC Arena, requested the information from Wake County and is currently working on hospitality projects and enhancements to the facility that would cost an estimated $200-$300 million. According to the article, the authority is seeking funds to enhance Carter-Finley Stadium, new club and concession spaces in PNC and new office and meeting spaces for the Carolina Hurricanes staff. The request to expand the PNC Arena and Carter-Finley Stadium still needs approval from Wake County and the city of Raleigh, according to The News & Observer.
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There was a sellout crowd of 19,500 people at PNC Arena for the 96-89 loss to UNC in PNC Arena on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
PNC STATISTICS $4 billion impact since 1999 2018 impact is $262 million 46% of people attending PNC events are outside wake county Carolina Hurricanes lease ends with Centennial Authority in 2024 Construction cost of the Arena: $158 million
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Fans of the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vancouver Canucks watch as the two teams play during the first period on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 in PNC Arena. With 1:35 left in overtime, Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat scored the final goal, with the Hurricanes losing 3-2 after a hard-fought game.
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The holidays aren’t Thoughts from joyous for everyone our readers:
Well, it’s time to get back into it. Truth be told, I’m not quite sure I got all the rest — well, more specifically, sleep — I needed during that holiday break, Colin but ready or not, here McKnight comes the spring semesStaff Columnist ter. Personally, my break was pretty good, yet lazy, and I hope yours was too. Unfortunately, while many of us may be able to enjoy ourselves during the holidays and use up every ounce of R&R and unhealthy holiday food as intended, that can’t be said for everyone. You may have heard this before, but for some, the holidays are not the happy-go-lucky celebrations that many people, especially the media, make them out to be. “Holiday depression,” as it is often referred to, is the terrible phenomenon many p e ople go through where t he holiday months, and sometimes all the festivities that come with them, negatively impact one’s mental and emotional health, and can make the extended “celebration” period a nightmare. In some cases, holiday depression may be diagnosed as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Mayo Clinic describes the disorder as a surge of depression, and all its various symptoms, during certain seasons over others, and it is related to your personal melatonin and serotonin levels. However, other cases may not be related at all to the specific time of the year, but rather the environment. Holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah are typically associated with friends and family. People who may have suffered some negative event in that aspect of their lives, like the loss of a loved one or feelings of loneliness, might look upon the encroaching holidays, and the stigma surrounding them, with dread. Finally, major depressive disorder (commonly called depression), is an issue that many people have to face year-round. The jovial atmosphere of the holidays doesn’t always translate to an improved
mood for people suffering from depression, and instead can even make them feel more left out. Whatever the cause, there are symptoms you can be on the lookout for if you think you or your loved ones are struggling. Mayo Clinic lists signs such as extreme sadness, tiredness, slower movement or thoughts and even some physical aches as just some of the possible symptoms of depression. But they’re not as evident as they sound, and those suffering may not want others to find out. Someone very close to me has told me about his past methods to hide his symptoms from friends and family, so making sure someone is okay might be challenging. My main hope is that even if you read through this column and came out goi ng “wel l, the holidays are okay for me, so I’m good,” that you’ ll be more on the lookout for possible signs of holiday depression in loved ones. That’s not an easy task I’m asking you to do either; HelpGuide describes the disorder — which the National Institute of Mental Health stated that more than 16 million American adults have had some experience with — as one of the most emotionally taxing issues you could ever help a loved one through. I know that, with school starting back up for majority of those reading, your mind is primarily focused on overcoming those end-of-holiday blues and kicking off round two with a bang. But we’re not too far past “the season of giving” yet, and all I ask is that you look around you when you get the chance and give those near you the gift of consideration and compassion. Do what you can if you find out that the colder months have been a bit rougher for them than what awful Christmas cards and Hallmark movies make them out to be. And please, if you or a close one are currently going through difficult times, I urge you to seek help, such as the NC State Counseling Center or a mental health emergency hotline.
The jovial atmosphere of the holidays doesn’t always translate to an improved mood for people suffering from depression, and instead can even make them feel more left out.
A selection of comments sent to us from readers in short form over the past week, with their sources listed below.
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“Or, the ‘difficulties’ and ‘stress’ of college is actually teaching you how to prepare for the real stresses of real life. Wait until there is no spring break. And there is no winter break. And there aren’t 3 or 4 months off for summer.” -Kevin Marshaus, viaFacebook
“Good article, but I wouldn’t worry much about winter break being to short. You don’t get several weeks of break in the real world, so I wouldn’t get to used to it now.” -Charlie Sanders, via Facebook
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SMARTer resolutions can last during 2019 Every 365 days, Earth completes its victory lap around the sun. Simultaneously, about 40 percent of Americans will make some form of New Year’s Zack Jenio resolution. The “new year, Staff Columnist new me” mentality often sweeps up the general population in a wave of radical inspiration to change some of the most difficult things about their lives. Among the top 10 changes are to lose weight, stop smoking and start exercising regularly. Sadly, the University of Scranton found that only 8 percent of people achieve their new year’s goals. However, with proper goal setting these resolutions can not only last beyond the month of January, but also lead to lifestyle changes to better people forever. More efficient goal setting includes creating SMART resolutions, breaking large changes into smaller goals and preparing for obstacles that one might face. In fact, research supports the idea that goal set-
ting is an effective tool for behavior and lifestyle change under one condition: the goals are made properly. First, the SMART acronym. Although most NC State students might groan and sigh at the sight of this goal-setting phrase, as if it wasn’t emphasized enough in everyone’s first-year classes, it is a crucial
more,” a SMART goal could be “I plan to run three times a week for thirty minutes each for the next three months.” With the latter goal, one would actually have something more tangible to strive for that has a definite way to be measured and keep one accountable. Second, big changes come from small
“If someone’s goal was to “lose weight and be healthier,” they would need to break the goal into smaller, more manageable goals. This way, there is a more definite plan to reach the final goal, and all of the smaller goals act to create a roadmap to lead one to success.” tool to help construct more meaningful and attainable goals. SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. The SMART goal-setting tool aids in developing meaningful goals to strive for. For example, instead of saying “I plan to run
goals. If someone’s goal was to “lose weight and be healthier,” they would need to break the goal into smaller, more manageable goals. This way, there is a more definite plan to reach the final goal, and all of the smaller goals act to create a roadmap to lead one to success.
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For example, they could create one SMART goal about increasing their frequency visiting the gym. Once they’ve achieved that, they can adjust their SMART goal to add more intensity to their workouts or maybe focus on their nutrition to promote a healthier lifestyle. Finally, it is crucial to develop solutions before problems appear. Slight lapses in behavior due to obstacles can affect one’s ability to stay dedicated to their lifestyle modification. In order to prevent “going off the bandwagon,” one can foresee problems before they arise and think of solutions. For example, if someone with a weight loss goal knew that at every weekly meeting there would a table of pastries and desserts, then they would need to think of a way to protect against the obstacle. The person could plan to brush their teeth or chew mint gum during the meeting to prevent eating the food, which would help keep their morale and motivation high. New Year’s resolutions aren’t a thing of the past, so go ahead, make a SMART goal this new year and become a SMARTer you.
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Freshman forward Jericole Hellems passes near the basket amid pressure from UNC-Chapel Hill forwards Garrison Brooks and Luke Maye on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at PNC Arena. Hellems scored 7 points in the Wolfpack’s 90-82 loss.
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Redshirt senior guard Torin Dorn defends senior forward Luke Maye during the 90-82 loss to UNC on Tuesday, Jan. 8 in PNC Arena.
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Redshirt sophomore forward DJ Funderburk shoots a free throw against UNC-Chapel Hill on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at PNC Arena. Funderburk recorded 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting along with five rebounds and two blocks as the Wolfpack lost 90-82.
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Redshirt senior guard Torin Dorn slams in a dunk against UNC-Chapel Hill on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at PNC Arena. Dorn recorded a double-double, scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in the Wolfpack’s 90-82 loss.
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Senior guard Kenny Williams lies on the ground for a moment after flying out of bounds in an attempt to save a stray ball during the 90-82 loss to UNC on Tuesday, Jan. 8 in PNC Arena.
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Redshirt sophomore forward DJ Funderburk slams home a dunk. Funderburk had 15 points and two blocks during the 90-82 loss to UNC on Tuesday, Jan. 8 in PNC Arena.
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Sophomore guard Braxton Beverly shoots against UNC-Chapel Hill on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at PNC Arena. Beverly tied a game-high 21 points with UNC forward Luke Maye along with four assists in the Wolfpack’s 90-82 loss.
Junior guard Markell Johnson slams home a dunk. Johnson struggled from deep, going 1-7, but still managed 11 points and a team-high four steals during the 90-82 loss to UNC on Tuesday, Jan. 8 in PNC Arena.
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Beats & Bits brings the bop of binary D.H. HILL SHOWCASES TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS Ruby Shah Staff Writer
As college students, many of us are under constant pressure of succeeding in our classes and extracurriculars, but many students still find time to unwind and reconnect with hobbies. NCSU Libraries is demonstrating how hobbies such as playing video games and creating music work together in an event called Beats & Bits on Jan. 10th. “My colleague Alex Valencia runs a DJing workshop series, and for the last year or so, I’ve been running a gaming series called Raiders of the Lost Arcade,” said Nicky Andrews, an NCSU Libraries Fellow. “We were brainstorming event ideas and thought a combined event would be a great way to showcase
some of the workshops, events and tech lending equipment we have available in the libraries. Unlike some of our prior events, this is a casual drop-in event with no registration or set curriculum. Just come and say hi, explore some of our retro-style video games and try your hand at DJing using video game soundtracks.” These activities can provide an immersive experience that allows players to use both their vision and hearing to enjoy games. The use of multiple senses helps to provide an extra layer to a game’s setting. “I think that video games and music go really well together,” Andrews said. “Video game soundtracks are created to be atmospheric and to keep players engaged in video game environments, sometimes for hours. DJing and gaming are both activities that can really con-
nect people to each other, but can be expensive or challenging to get into as a novice, so this is a fun way to break down some of those areas and encourage anyone who is interested to explore their interests further.” Music is also something that can provide an opportunity for everyone to either unwind or rock out. DJing, which combines a love of music with creativity, is also something that students and staff alike can do in their free time. “We all curate the music we like to listen to, whether it’s through Spotify playlists, YouTube favorites or Pandora channels,” said Alex Valencia, an NCSU Libraries Fellow. “DJing is all about creatively playing around and mixing the music we love so much. Over the past four years, DJing has become a favorite hobby of mine and a form of self-expres-
sion. I want to introduce this art form with others, as it can be a little daunting to start.” Beats & Bits can give students a way to not only find ways to de-stress, but also explore the events that the NCSU Libraries has to offer. “[D.H. Hill] Library has a great understanding of the balance between academics and student life outside of the classroom,” Valencia said. “While traditional studying is important, it is also vital to feel free and creative. Additionally, this library lends a lot of technology that will be used in the program. A big barrier to entry with DJing is the sheer cost of all the equipment. NCSU has recently purchased a number of Pioneer DJ con-
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trollers that are available for [students to use]. These DJ controllers are a great way for someone to get started with the art.” Beats & Bits is also an example of the many events offered by NCSU Libraries which help all students feel welcome on campus, as Andrews mentioned. “Beats & Bits is part of the libraries’ programming for Winter Welcome Week,” Andrews said. “I think it’s important for users to view their libraries as somewhere they can feel at home, whether studying, engaging with new technology or looking for a way to participate in the wider campus community. People often step into a library with a preconceived notion of libraries and librarians as potentially unwelcoming or stuffy, and this is a fun way for us to actively welcome folks and move beyond those ideas.” Through Beats & Bits, students can find ways to make their college experience more fun and enjoyable. Video games and music are both hobbies that can help put
one at ease for the new semester. “During grad school, both video games and DJing kept me sane under the amount of pressure from academic reading and writing,” Valencia said. “Both of the art forms were also great ways to meet other people and develop communities.” The activities highlighted in Beats & Bits even provide ways to make study-
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ing for those important exams a lot more bearable, as Andrews mentioned. “During college, I wouldn’t have much time to play video games regularly, but would always work my way through an old favorite during breaks,” Andrews said. “It was a good way to reward myself for making it through a semester. DJing wasn’t part of my college experi-
ence, but I was constantly listening to different kinds of music, whether to get me through my long commute to campus or picking tunes I could listen to while writing long papers.” Beats & Bits will be held at the D.H. Hill Library from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10 in the Fishbowl Forum. The event is free and open to the public.
“Video game soundtracks are created to be atmospheric and to keep players engaged in video game environments, sometimes for hours.
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Wolfpack women’s basketball seeks 16th straight win against Pitt Camden Speight Sports Editor
The undefeated No. 8 NC State women’s basketball team will continue ACC play against Pittsburgh on Thursday in Reynolds Coliseum. The Wolfpack (15-0, 2-0 ACC) is coming off a 16-point win against Boston College on Sunday and a 12-point win at home against Duke to start conference play. Pittsburgh (9-6, 0-1 ACC) lost its only conference game so far in blowout fashion to No. 1 Notre Dame 100-44. Despite losing leading scorer redshirt junior guard Grace Hunter to a seasonending ACL injury in the Duke game, this NC State team can be dangerous and shouldn’t have much of a problem with the Panthers. The biggest question mark for the Pack now will be who can step up while Hunter is absent for the rest of the year. Against Boston College, it was graduate guard
Kiara Leslie who stepped up to score 31 points on 87 percent shooting in 34 minutes. Behind Leslie was junior guard Aislinn Konig, who shot 4 for 7 from behind the arc and totaled 16 points. Sophomore guard Kai Crutchfield and junior forward Erika Cassell scored 10 points each. With the injuries, depth could be a growing problem as it gets to the tougher parts of the conference schedule. NC State had 11 players find the court, but three played three minutes or less and just seven players scored against the Eagles. The bench will have to step up in a huge way against some of the better opponents it will face this year, like Notre Dame and No. 2 Louisville. The Pack will use games against opponents like Pittsburgh to strengthen the impact of bench players for the future by slowly integrating them into the regular rotation. Tip-off against Pittsburgh is at 7 p.m.
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Graduate guard Kiara Leslie drives toward the interior on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 in Reynolds Coliseum. Leslie led the team with two blocks while putting up stats in every major category. The Pack defeated Duke 63-51 to tie the best start in school history at 14-0.
Pack wrestling hosts Brown in inagural PNC match Elliott Baldwin Correspondent
The NC State wrestling team will host Brown University Saturday at 3 p.m. at PNC Arena after the NC State men’s basketball game vs. Pitt. The No. 9 Wolfpack is coming off a tough loss to No. 2 Ohio State, where NC State fell 26-10. The most anticipated match of the day, No. 7 redshirt sophomore Tariq
Wilson of the Pack and fifth-ranked Ohio State junior Luke Pletcher, was aborted due to an ankle injury Wilson suffered early in the second period. There is still no word about the seriousness of Wilson’s injury or if he will be ready to go by Saturday. However, the bright spot for the Pack was the play of fifth-ranked redshirt sophomore Hayden Hidlay. Hidlay scored a pair of takedowns in a 7-2 win over No. 8 redshirt junior Ke-shawn Hayes, Hidlay’s
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second top-10 win of the season. The win earned Hidlay his second ACC Wrestler of the Week award of the season and the fifth of his career. As Brown begins the dual meet portion of its season, the Bears will stay in North Carolina for the weekend, facing Davidson Friday and both the Pack and the Duke Blue Devils Saturday. Recently, the Bears totaled 21 wins at the David H. Lehman Franklin & Marshall
Open. Both sophomore Nino Bastianelli and senior Tucker Ziegler led the way for Brown, placing sixth in the 184-pound and 197-pound weight classes, respectively. Bastianelli won three of his first four matches of the day while Ziegler recorded four consecutive victories after losing his opening bout. In order for NC State to bounce back
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Pack gymnastics to host Buckeyes Kailee Jurnak Staff Writer
NC State gymnastics will host its home opener of the season against Ohio State this Saturday at Reynolds Coliseum starting at 6 p.m. The Wolfpack (1-0) will take on the Buckeyes (0-1) from the Big Ten conference who recently lost to No. 5 Georgia. Despite a different start to the season, the Buckeyes are in a better position to upturn the Pack, a s t he Buckeyes s c o r e d 19 4 . 9 0 0 as a team, a 1.150 difference in the Pack ’s score that led it to v ictor y this past Saturday against Michigan State. In comparison to the Pack this season, the Buckeyes’ season opening scores were all slightly higher in each category than the Pack’s, but nothing so drastic as to be insurmountable. The largest difference in the event scores was 0.45 on the vaults. The Wolfpack ’s two all-arounders, senior Caitlyn Fillard and junior Drew Grantham, scored very well during their first meet. Fillard finished with an over-
all score of 38.975, a margin of 0.025 less than the Buckeyes senior all-arounder Jamie Stone, who scored an even 39.000. Fillard did 0.55 better than the second all-around for the Buckeyes, junior Olivia Aepli, who finished with 38.425, which was only 0.75 points better than Grantham at 37.675. Last season, the Wolfpack defeated the Buckeyes along with Central Michigan during the tri-meet in March. The Pack won 196.800196.525 against the Buckeyes, wh ich was the first time the two competed against each other si nce 20 0 8. T he Pack defeated the Buckeyes in 2008 as well, 193.625193.400. Last season, of the four only Fillard was an all-arounder during the tri-meet and finished in third place. Even though Fillard was the only all-arounder, her personal scores fell short to Stone on the vault, beam and f loor. Even though the Pack had a smaller score to begin the season, it has a good track record when competing with the Buckeyes.
“The Wolfpack’s two allarounders, senior Caitlyn Fillard and junior Drew Grantham, scored very well during their first meet”
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Sophomore Drew Grantham hits the vault. Grantham had a team-high 9.875 during the meet on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 in Reynolds Coliseum.
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after the loss against Ohio State, the Pack will need help from the hometown fans. Fortunately for the Pack, this will be the first wrestling match ever competed in PNC Arena. “We get to have a dual inside a beautiful arena that hosts huge crowds for men’s basketball and of course, NHL hockey,” head coach Pat Popolizio told NC State Athletics. “We want to do our part to keep that arena full after the basketball game, and this will be a great way for our team to get even more exposure to the Wolfpack fans that might not have seen a match in Reynolds before.” Fans can purchase a ticket for the doubleheader event. After the men’s basketball game ends, fans will be able to move closer to the wrestling mat as the Wolfpack takes on Brown.
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Redshirt sophomore Hayden Hidlay, ranked No. 4 in the 157 weight class, holds on to No. 5 Tyler Berger on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Reynolds Coliseum. Hidlay lost the bout 5-2. The No. 7 Wolfpack were able to defeat No. 11 Nebraska by tying the score in the last bout and finishing 18-17.
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What we’ve learned from NC State through two ACC games Alec Sawyer
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The NC State men’s basketball team has played two ACC games, coming from behind to beat Miami before dropping its rivalry matchup with UNC-Chapel Hill Tuesday night. The Pack is 13-2 overall, and is about to fully jump onto its ACC slate. Here are some takeaways from NC State’s first two conference games: Don’t fret, Wolfpack fans Losing to rivals in front of a rowdy home crowd is never fun, and the Pack experienced that Tuesday night. However, NC State is still putting together an incredibly strong season with a lot of big ACC games left to play. The Wolfpack is 13-2 with a top-10 win over Auburn, and both losses have come in close games to very good, ranked teams. Kevin Keatts is in just his second year as head coach, and the fact that Tuesday’s loss wasn’t a foregone conclusion shows where this program has come. The loss to the Heels is a setback for this year’s Wolfpack squad, but doesn’t doom what has the potential to be a great season. Big man depth could be an issue The Wolfpack only has three active forwards listed on the roster, and at 6-foot-7, freshman Jericole Hellems isn’t a true big man. Graduate Wyatt Walker and redshirt sophomore DJ Funderburk are the Pack’s only real fives down low, and that lack of depth could come back to bite NC State. Throughout the early parts of the season, the Wolfpack was actually very strong on the glass and had a top-10 rebounding margin in the country. However, Tuesday
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Junior guard Markell Johnson flies past UNC guard Coby White. Johnson had 11 points and four steals during the 90-82 loss to UNC on Tuesday, Jan. 8 in PNC Arena.
night, Carolina exposed the Pack on the boards. The Tar Heels out-rebounded the Wolfpack by 18, and against tough ACC competition this could be a problem for the rest of the season. Walker and Funderburk both found themselves in foul trouble in the UNC game as well, and when that happens it’s going to be hard for the Pack to compete down low. While NC State does have some great rebounding guards, especially in redshirt senior Torin Dorn, having only
two imposing forwards isn’t good. The Wolfpack needs Markell Johnson There may not be a player on NC State’s roster more vital to the Wolfpack’s success than junior guard Markell Johnson. When Johnson struggles, the Pack struggles. When Johnson is playing his best basketball, the Pack is at its best. Tuesday night against UNC, Johnson struggled, and it showed. He played just seven minutes in the first half after picking
up two early fouls as NC State came out of the gate slow. In the second half, he scored 11 points as the Pack got back into things, but struggled with some turnovers. Against Miami, the Wolfpack was losing by eight at halftime before Johnson really turned it on. He finished the game with 20 points, and he scored 17 of those in the second half as NC State made a comeback to win its first ACC game of the year. When Johnson can play like that, the Pack is capable of beating anyone.
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