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The UNC Charlotte Office of International Programs prepares for the annual International Festival, a long-standing university tradition. p. 3

Inside this issue:

The Woman Behind It All

UNC Charlotte Athletic Director Judy Rose discusses what lead her to her current position. p. 12

Video Game Review

“Grand Theft Auto V” excites and entertains players. p. 17

University City Guide

A guide to some attractions around the university.

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THE UNC CHARLOTTE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS PREPARES FOR THE 38TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, A YEARLY UNIVERSITY TRADITION STEPHANY MCMILLAN STAFF WRITER

The 38th annual International Festival (IFest) will resume for another year Saturday, Sept. 28.

Booths will open at 10 a.m. for participants to experience either food or arts and crafts to their liking.

Guests to UNC Charlotte’s campus are looking forward to the various cuisines from all nationalities.

Although it is free to attend, food and products from vendors are available for purchase as a donation to that particular organization.

IFest was founded in 1975 and has grown beyond UNC Charlotte’s campus into the Charlotte community, attracting over 20,000 people.

The festival features over 50 nations in a market style setting, creating a culturally diverse atmosphere for all to enjoy.

Students and guests browse the booths lined up inside and outside of the Barnhardt Student Activity Center trying out trinkets and knick-knacks.

Countries such as Ireland, Mexico, Kenya and China have booths every year, and usually sell either pastries, crafts, jewelry or traditional dishes.

Students working the booths wear customary clothing worn in their country and are more than willing to share their nations’ histories.

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The International Festival brings in cultures from around the world. FILE PHOTOS

In addition to clothing and cuisine, there is a plethora of musical genres available to hear as well.

Another bonus of IFest is the performances of diverse music bands and groups. A few bands on the event list for this year include Lock Norman Pipe Band, Celtic Folk Band, Afro-Cuban Caribbean Music group and Caribbean Steel Drums.

Also this year, IFest will feature an international games zone serv-

ing as an area for guests to understand the cultural significance of games.

According to past years, the Parade of Nations has always been a huge symbol of the festival.

Parade of Nations occurs during the middle of IFest giving all booths an opportunity to spotlight their country by flaunting traditional clothing, items and their nations’ flags.

It is an important moment for

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nationalities to be represented in a light like no other.

IFest maintains its positive reputation by opening up to the entire community.

They welcome newcomers and intake ideas from across the world.

With the theme “Travel the World in One Day,” organizations hope to educate and motivate participants to venture beyond their four walls.

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THE ANNUAL IFEST INCLUDES THE PASSPORT PROJECT, AN ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE DAY THAT CONNECTS ALL OTHER ASPECTS OF THE FESTIVAL ANDREW JAMES STAFF WRITER

The International Festival is set up with booths outside of the Barnhardt Student Activity Center in a marketplace style. It will host a multitude of events including 55 individual country booths, an International Game Zone and face painting.

One returning attraction this year is the “Project Passport” program. This allows all attendees to receive a mock passport when they enter the festival.

As they visit different booths they can get a stamp from each of the countries, similar to a real passport.

Senior Coordinator for International Engagement Marian Beane shares that the Passport Project, “will help young people make that connection with different countries. They are invited to go around and visit the different booths, hopefully having a conversation and learning something about the country.”

Beane includes that her favorite part of the International Festival is

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the, “interaction between people coming to the festival and the country or culture groups where there are conversations and getting to know each other.”

This year some new countries will be represented at the International Festival

including Mongolia, Burkina Faso and Serbia.

In addition, there will also be new dances performed.

There is no admission charge for the International Festival, however, individual booths will charge for food and crafts.

Currently 24 countries are signed up to sell food.

With 20,000 people having attended last year’s International Festival, it is bound to be a hit once again. For more information on the International Festival, visit ifest.uncc.edu.

A FEW STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL DESCRIBE THEIR EXPERIENCES “I have regularly attended IFest ever since high school and I can honestly say that it never gets old. I still experience the same (if not more) excitement that I had at my first IFest. The atmosphere is very vibrant and inviting, and filled with friendly faces. It’s a great weekend to step out of your comfort zone, try new foods, discover different cultures and make new friends.

IFest is great for the entire family and will leave you appreciating the diversity that we have here at UNC Charlotte.”

Ushvani Vika Jagdeo, senior “I mostly worked with the Asian Student Association (ASA) tent selling Loatian food to people who came by, which was extremely busy. But afterward I took a break and saw how diverse a lot of the stands were. It was interesting seeing people take part in something other than their culture and not have a preset stereotype about certain groups. Although it was good eating some of the foods, it was kind of expensive but it satisfies.”

Kenya was one of several African nations represented at International Festival last year. FILE PHOTO

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Michael Tran, sophomore

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THOSE PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES REPRESENTING GERMANY AT THE 38TH ANNUAL IFEST SHARE SOME OF THEIR EXPERIENCES CLAIRE DODD NEWS EDITOR

One of the countries celerated at the festival will be Germany. The German Club will have a booth with German food and clothing.

According to club president Shelby Riggins, they will bring “the mix of international feeling through the wearing of the traditional German clothing [German dirndl] and just hopefully connect more students with the love of the German culture and language.”

One of the delectable dishes they will be serving is bratwurst, sauerkraut and chips.

The brats will be prepared by the German professors, as well as some German Club participants including Riggins.

If you’re not familiar with the dish, it is sausages made of veal, pork or beef. Bratwurst is normally grilled or pan fried, and sauerkraut is a type of pickled cabbage.

The German Club hosts cultural events such as Stammtisch, which they were able to have at The Flying Saucer. Stammtisch is a German tradition in which people gather to maintain relationships

and exchange news, often including alcohol.

“We want to not only create interest, but to share the beauty of Germany and the culture it has,” said Riggins. “The German Club is a lot of fun and we want the public to enjoy it as well. I believe the more people know about Germany, the more we can be connected.”

If you’re interested in learning more about the club, visit the UNCC German Club’s Facebook page or email German Club President Shelby Riggins.

Representatives of Germany take to Halton Arena during a previous International Festival. FILE PHOTO

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University professor recognized as Inaugural University Professor STEPHANY MCMILLAN STAFF WRITER

UNC Charlotte recently recognized Professor Steven Rogelberg as the first inaugural University Professor.

The title recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement in a professional field among demonstrated ability to excel in collaborative research, teaching and service.

“University Professor” is a title Rogelberg will hold for life.

Rogelberg is a scholarly leader in the UNC Charlotte community.

Although he was born in New York, Rogelberg began his journey in Los Angles, Calif.

Thereafter, he studied at Tufts University gaining his bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and later attaining his master’s and Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology from the University of Connecticut.

The common theme is to grow always and be intellectually simulated.

-Steven Rogelberg

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After landing his first academic job in Ohio, he later advanced to UNC Charlotte as a professor in the Belk College of Business, simultaneously performing as Director of the Organizational Science Consulting and Research Unit.

A professor bestowed with such gratitude upholds high qualifications. With over 80 publications and over 50 invited speeches and colloquiums, Rogelberg exhibits a great passion for researching significant projects.

One of Rogelberg’s accomplishments is being the founding director of the Organizational Science Summer Institute, which was established to diversify the field of organizational science through professional development.

As Director of Shelter Diagnostic System, which aids in management at private and public animal shelters, and Director of Volunteer Program Management, which serves as a volunteer assessment system promoting nonprofit organizational effectiveness through a visual of volunteers, Rogelberg maintains a busy life.

In addition to his scholarly accomplishment, Rogelberg also has assisted in implementing effective improvements within organizations nationally.

While serving as the chair of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Inc.’s Katrina Relief and Assistance effort, he managed to receive over $350,000 of external grant

University Professor Steven Rogelberg. Photo courtesy of Steven Rogelberg

funding.

“Doing community outreach and using science has always been something extremely important to me,” said Rogelberg His goal for this particular project was to directly impact displaced members in conjunction with aiding and developing damaged organizations.

Subsequently, Rogelberg teaches practicum classes in which students are learning applied skills while working with nonprofits in real time.

As Rogelberg stated, they are “developing skills and helping

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society.”

Aside from his professional life, Rogelberg takes great value in his family and the time he spends with them. If he were provided with a free day, he would be with his kids and exercise, later enjoy a good dinner and wine, then finish with a theatrical play.

Overall, Rogelberg believes “the common theme is to grow always, and be intellectually stimulated.”

With a lifetime title of the inaugural University Professor, Rogelberg has left his mark as a 49er forever.

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Five UNC Charlotte students receive global recognition

Psychology professor receives Award for Teaching Excellence

First university sponsored health clinic completed

To be elected into the Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP) is an honorable moment. Out of 175 members worldwide, five are members at UNC Charlotte.

One of the researchers to be named a member of CIRP is Robert Wilhelm. Wilhelm is vice chancellor of Research and Economic Development and professor of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science.

The other fellows from UNC Charlotte, Matt Davies, Chris Evans, Bob Hocken and Scott Smith, are also in the Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science Department.

The Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence was given to Psychology Professor Kimberly Buch.

Buch’s philosophy is that she should define her teaching goals by the ability to become a “facilitator of learning” for students. Buch has performed research in addition to teaching.

She also serves as an advisor and mentor here at UNC Charlotte.

This fall, she will work as a faculty fellow in UNC Charlotte’s Center for Teaching and Learning.

Here she will work with the faculty interested in exploring innovative teaching and learning practices.

A university sponsored flu clinic was held Monday, Sept.

23, during which university employees and family members were able to get a flu shot to protect them this season.

Another clinic will be held Tuesday, Oct. 15 for those who missed the first.

Mount Zion research team unearths tub The team of researchers from UNC Charlotte at Mount Zion in Jerusalem are hitting international headlines after they unearthed what may be a bathtub that belonged to one of Jesus’ persecutors.

The team will return to the site next summer to continue their research.

Program director elected vice president of USPAA Diane Zablostky has been elected vice president of the Undergraduate Scholars Program Administrators Association (USPAA).

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at UNC Charlotte, will serve a two-year term with USPAA. She will be responsible for coordinating the national conference held by USPAA.

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POLICE BLOTTER SEPT. 14 - SEPT. 17

ARREST SEPT. 14 LEE HUTCHISON

ASST. NEWS EDITOR

On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Student Senate met for its weekly meeting regarding public business of the Senate and dealings with student organizations.

Organizations

Three student organizations were to appeal to the senate.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) took the lead off. The representative of the organization spoke briefly about the organization’s mission.

The club is involved with sports teams on campus, offering Bible study for the football team, prayer sessions and having professionals come in and share testimonies.

Fifty people or more take part in the bible study sessions. FCA can be reached on Twitter.

Senators were given an opportunity to ask FCA’s representative questions about the club and its motives; no senators took the opportunity.

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Independence, Academics, Respect and Achievement (T.I.A.R.A.), of Mu Sigma Upsilon Multicultural Sorority showed up in hopes of officially establishing themselves on campus.

T.I.A.R.A. is the interest group related to the sorority.

“We are all about breaking the stereotype of sorority life.

Mu Sigma Upsilon was the first multicultural sorority represented by the National Multicultural Greek Council,” reports speakers of the sorority.

“We set forth a positive image of all women and promote cultural awareness while achieving academic excellence, unity among all women and be active in the university and community,” says Mu Sigma Upsilon.

The non-profit Greek organization hold ladies nights from time to time and may be found on Twitter.

There were no questions from the Senate.

The Sociology Graduate Student Association was the last organization allotted an appeal. When their time

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New Positions

Sameer Aery was confirmed Press Secretary for the remainder of the 2013-14 academic year.

A Levine Scholar, David Pesce, was appointed as the Secretary for Academic Affairs.

This week eight student-led organizations were granted a total of $12,732.21.

The clubs were ASME, Alpha Phi Alpha, 49er Dance Mine, League of Legends at UNC Charlotte, UNCC Sci-Fi/ Fantasy Guild, Cheer Nation, ACM Charlotte Chapter and Engineers Without Borders were each allotted a slice of the pie.

Student Body President, Brady Nails questioned why his senators were not being very thorough with their examinations of incoming organizations.

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• Alumni Way, officer responded to a call in reference to an assault that occurred off campus.

• Cameron Blvd., officer responded to a call regarding possible larceny between acquaintances.

• Alumni Way, officer responded to a call in reference to possible harassment.

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• Cameron Blvd., officer responded to a call regarding a subject making threats towards an acquaintance.

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• Lot 19, subject reported his vehicle had been damaged while parked and unattended.

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came no members were present to speak on behalf of the club.

• Philips Road, subject was arrested for being intoxicated, disruptive, resist, delay and obstructing a public officer at Jerry Richardson Stadium.

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“DON’T LET ME OUTWORK YOU” For Charlotte 49ers inside linebacker Coach Drew Dayton, leaving the ACC to coach for an FCS Independent team meant being closer to family MATT CHAPMAN

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

Charlotte 49ers inside linebacker Coach Drew Dayton almost traded in a career on the football field for a life lived inside the court room.

Dayton, who played defensive back for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, didn't always aspire to be a football coach after his playing days like most players do.

"I actually thought I was going to go to law school, but I got tired of sitting in the classroom," said Dayton.

Dayton credits his former defensive coordinator at Wake Forest, Dean Hood, for helping him find his way into the realm of the coaching profession.

"Dean asked me if I had ever thought about coaching. I had always grown up around sports and it was something that I had thought about but I never put a whole lot of time or attention into it," said Dayton.

"He (Hood) called a buddy up who actually needed a secondary coach at the time so I went over there and interviewed and got offered the job. So that's kind of how I got into it and I never got out."

Dayton took the job as secondary coach and recruiting coordinator at Lenoir-Rhyne and remained there from 2003-05 before moving on to the Duke Blue Devils football program.

Dayton spent two years as Duke's Offensive Graduate Assistant, one year as their Defensive Graduate Assistant and then handled their Defensive Quality Control during his final three years before accepting the job at Charlotte.

I was curious as to why Dayton would leave an established Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) program like the Blue Devils in order to take a job at a school beginning their inaugural season with plenty of unknowns and he told me there were a couple of reasons.

"It was the staff. Just my relationship with them and being around Coach Lambert and Coach Mullen while we were at Wake together," said Dayton.

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Charlotte 49ers Coach Drew Dayton. Photo by Chris Crews

"Also my family, my brother is here in Charlotte and he's been here the last five or six years. He actually went to Wake after I left so we haven't been in the same city together since I graduated high school."

Since arriving in Charlotte, Coach Dayton has been impressed with the progression of his players at the inside linebacker position.

Guys like Terry Caldwell (6-2, 215), Caleb Clayton-Molby (6-2, 240) and Micah Bryan (6-3, 220) provide tremendous depth for Dayton at the position.

"I've been impressed with the way they've grown. They've accepted the challenges that we've put in front of them and just seeing them get better each and every week has been exciting to watch," said Dayton.

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With a young team like the 49ers, it's often difficult to find someone who will step into the leadership position, but Coach Dayton has been blessed with multiple guys who lead in different ways individually.

"You know in my group people are leading in different ways and that's one of the most positive things about the whole group,” said Dayton.

“Micah's leading since he's an older guy who's played baseball here at Charlotte and knows what it's like to be a college athlete here. Caleb Clayton-Molby is a guy that played college football in junior-college and he's been around the game. Terry has stepped up even though he's a young guy, he's accepted the challenge of being a starter and he's led the right way. So everybody's stepped up, it's been really good."

Given Dayton's experience coaching in the ACC, I asked him how our guys stack up on a talent level in comparison to the Blue Devils.

"We're very similar on a talent level. There are a lot of guys here that could play in that league. They're just young," said Dayton.

"We won't see the true fruits of what they'll be able to do for a few more years down the road. They're getting by really on talent alone right now. That's the biggest difference between a Wake or a Duke and this team right now is the experience. Every Saturday you see them grow up a little bit more, they get a little bit better and that's been good to watch."

Coach Dayton knows that no matter how good they are, there's always room to improve and he spoke to me about where he thinks his guys could improve the most.

"I think the biggest thing that they have to do is just keep coming to work everyday. I tell them everyday 'don't let me outwork you,' cause I'm coming everyday with everything that I have," said Dayton.

"They need to come in, watch tape and continue to grow as football players and we'll be fine."

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For Charlotte 49ers volleyball player, captain and senior Amanda Videmsek, the 2013 season is her last chance to leave her mark

LIBBY WEIHSMANN SPORTS EDITOR

Amanda Videmsek in the 2012 Dig Pink match. Photo by Chris Crews

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For some athletes, learning a sport takes patience, practice and persistence.

For others, it comes as second nature. Charlotte 49ers volleyball middle hitter and senior Amanda Videmsek had no trouble picking up the sport growing up.

“When I was young, it came pretty naturally,” said Videmsek.

It was deciding which sport to pursue more competitively that ultimately became difficult.

“My parents just kind of pushed me to try everything and see what I really liked to do,” said Videmsek.

“I played basketball, I played softball, volleyball and I think I tried soccer when I was really young. I used to be a dancer, and my dad always told me that I would get the rebound because I was taller than everyone in fourth grade. He said I’d throw it to someone and dance to the other side of the court.”

After years of dancing tap, jazz, ballet and hip-hop, and balancing volleyball, Videmsek was forced to make a decision.

“When I got to high school, I had to decide between dance and volleyball,” said Videmsek.

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“I think I chose volleyball because I was tall, too tall for dance. I was getting too tall to be partnered with anyone, and I saw an opportunity to go to college and play.”

Videmsek attended a small, all-girl college preparatory high school in Ohio.

Due to the smaller program, many of the colleges pursuing the middle hitter were just down the street.

“It started off locally,” said Videmsek.

“Cleveland State, Toledo, a lot of local schools. When I went to nationals and got my name out there on a more national level, schools like UNC Charlotte, UMBC, Baltimore, Florida Gulf Coast, a lot of smaller schools.

Charlotte was the biggest opportunity I had.”

Ultimately, Videmsek came down to deciding between UNC Charlotte and Florida Gulf Coast.

After spending so much time in Ohio, the Beaumont School volleyball star wanted to get out of the state to do some exploring.

Warmer weather didn’t hurt either.

“I realized I wanted to get out

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of the state, I just wanted to go away for a little bit,” said Videmsek.

“I love my family and everything, I just needed to go out and be independent for a little bit.

I wanted to go somewhere warm.

I love the summer, so Florida and Charlotte really stood out to me for that.”

Videmsek was one of 125 in her graduating class and the only volleyball player in her graduating class to go play at the collegiate level.

“No one else on my team was going to play volleyball anywhere,” said Videmsek.

“It was a huge burden lifted off of my shoulders knowing I was going to college, knew where I was going.”

Making a big move away from all things known to a new city can be scary for many.

For Videmsek, she says it was one of the best decisions she’s ever made.

“I’m playing college volleyball in Division I. Not many athletes get that opportunity,” said a humble Videmsek.

“I love waking up every morning and working hard to reach a goal. I think that’s how I am with everything from athletics and my education.”

Not long after moving from Ohio to North Carolina, the 6’0” volleyball student met Justin Seager, former Charlotte 49ers baseball player and 12th round pick by the Seattle Mariners in the 2013 Major League Amateur Draft.

They’ve been together ever since.

“It’s been three years,” said Videmsek with a smile a mile wide.

“He’s obviously been one of my biggest supporters here since I met him freshman year.”

Seager spent the summer playing and traveling with the Everett AquaSox, a minor league affiliate of Seattle.

Seager is currently spending time in Arizona with some other Seattle minor league players.

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Senior middle hitter Amanda Videmsek. Photo by Chris Crews

It was the longest Videmsek had ever spent away from Seager, but says it was an opportunity to learn more about herself.

“It was hard at first getting used to him not being around,” said Videmsek.

“It’s given me a chance to do more me. I’ve been with him this whole time at college, so I’ve never

not been with him. It’s kind of fun to have more girl nights and focus on me right now.”

Though Videmsek has spent more time bonding with the girls and learning what it’s like to be alone, not seeing Seager in the stands doesn’t get easier.

“Not having him in the stands is weird, not being able to look up

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in the stands and see him, but it’ll be really exciting when he gets to come back,” said Videmsek.

“Having my parents here will help. His parents come to my games a lot, so it helps to have them there. It’ll be hard seeing the empty seat next to them, though.”

The empty seat won’t stay empty long as Seager will be back in Charlotte in a few weeks.

Seager present or not, Videmsek knows that her last year playing college volleyball is an important one.

The 49ers have not been to the conference tournament since her freshman year.

That was when the Charlotte 49ers were still a part of the Atlantic 10 Conference. They’re now a part of Conference USA. “I want them to remember me for our team’s success. The past couple of years, we haven’t had a lot of team success, like postregular season,” said Videmsek.

“If we can make it to the conference tournament this year, I think that’ll be a great thing for the team to remember me as – as the captain that helped make it to the conference tournament.”

The excited and passionate 49ers captain knows it takes a team effort to make anything happen.

It’s still early in the volleyball season, but conference play will heat up quickly and only time will tell if Charlotte will see a match in the post-season.

“My freshman year was the only year we made it to the conference tournament, and that was an amazing experience,” said Videmsek.

“It’s not an individual thing; it’s a team thing. I want them to remember me for our team’s success.”

Perhaps success is making it into the conference tournament, but Videmsek has already succeeded both on and off the court.

“The girls I play with make everything worth it.”

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Charlotte 49ers Athletic Director Judy Rose has done more for women in the world of athletics than most know LIBBY WEIHSMANN SPORTS EDITOR

For many college athletic programs across the country, men have typically held the Athletic Director position since the beginning of time.

It wasn’t even until the early 1970s that Title IX, the law to ensure that there would be no discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program, was passed.

Though passed, many women weren’t seeing the difference.

“When our class graduated, timing was everything with our group,” said Judy Rose, athletic director at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

“Title IX had passed, but colleges weren’t implementing it.”

Little did Rose know at the time, that “group” would come together to form an inseparable bond and go on to be three of the most well known women in college sports.

Pat Summitt, former head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers women’s basketball team and the all-time winningest basketball coach in NCAA history, is one of the friends in that pack of women.

Sylvia Hatchell, current women’s basketball coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and second all-time winningest basketball coach in NCAA women’s basketball history, is the other.

Rose, one of six, grew up in a large family in a small town.

“Not much to do in those small towns. Not much to do, so you played sports,” said Rose.

“I knew early on that I wanted to be a physical education teacher and coach basketball at the high

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UNC Charlotte Athletic Director Judy Rose at the inaugural football game. Photo by Chris Crews SEPT. 24 - SEPT. 30, 2013

school level. I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I never thought about coaching at the college level.”

After graduating high school, Rose attended Winthrop University and played college basketball during her time as an undergraduate student.

“My older sister was a much better basketball player than I was, but I had more passion for the sport,” said Rose.

“I went to Winthrop for undergraduate and it was an allgirls school when I went there,” said Rose.

“And then to go to Tennessee, it was such a culture shock. It was a whole new world for me.”

It was during her time at Tennessee that she had the opportunity to coach the women’s basketball team with Summitt and Hatchell.

It was then that her passion for coaching grew even more.

Rose graduated from the University of Tennessee with her Master’s in Physical Education in 1975 and was hired as the women’s basketball coach at UNC Charlotte in 1976.

In 1981, Rose was promoted to Assistant Director of Athletics.

During her first year of holding the new position, she was still the women’s basketball coach.

“Probably one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever had to make was to get out of coaching,” said Rose.

“I loved coaching, but I didn’t want it to consume my whole life.”

In 1982, Rose stepped away from coaching women’s basketball for good to focus on her duties as

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Assistant Director of Athletics.

In 1985, Rose was again promoted to Associate Director for Athletics under then Athletic Director Jeff Mullins.

Mullins was also the men’s basketball coach at the time of Rose’s promotion.

In 1990, due to some controversies at other schools, the NCAA decided that a head basketball coach or head football coach could not be an athletic director.

Mullins was forced to make a decision.

“Jeff Mullins said to the Chancellor that he recommended that I be named the athletic

the university in her reign as athletic director.

She was the first female to sit on the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee.

She served on the committee from 2000-2004.

"I never got asked to be on the women's committee," said Rose.

"I had played basketball, coached basketball, but they never asked me to be on the women's committee. They asked me to be on the men's."

A few years after serving on the committee, Rose felt the need to push Chancellor Dubois to consider bringing football to Charlotte.

I cannot fail. If I fail, they won’t add another woman.

-Judy Rose

director,” said Rose.

“I didn’t even know that I wanted it only because I had no female mentors that had done it. I was going to be the third woman to ever lead a program. I was already doing every bit of the job, but I didn’t have the title.”

Her hesitance in part came from knowing her success or failures would ultimately affect other women in the sports industry.

“I cannot fail. If I fail, they won’t add another woman,” said Rose.

“I put the pressure on myself that I’d be doing a huge injustice to women if I mess up.”

Rose was promoted to Athletic Director in 1990 and has held the position ever since.

At the time, Rose was the third woman elected to head a Division-I athletic program and is currently one of five female athletic directors in the country.

“I was thinking, ‘What if they don’t accept me? Will I be the best representation for the program?’”

Rose has more than represented

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"I was like, 'Y'all. We have to be ready. If the chancellor gives us the go ahead, we have to have a plan.

We have to know what we don't know right now.' At times, it seems like it was just yesterday, and at times it seems like it was 20 years ago," said Rose.

A teary eyed Rose said she could not have done all the planning for Charlotte 49ers football without the help of so many.

"At times, it seems like it was just yesterday that we started all this planning, and my staff started two years before the chancellor agreed to have football," said Rose.

Though football has now consumed so much of her time, she considers herself lucky to work with so many talented and dedicated coaches and student athletes.

"We're a large university, but we have a small feel within the athletic department, so we're family. It's that family thing,” said Rose.

“Family is very important to me.”

Tuesday, Sept. 24

Saturday, Sept. 28

Men’s Soccer Home vs. UCF 7 p.m.

Women’s Tennis Away - Wake Forest Invitational

Volleyball Home vs. Gardner-Webb 7 p.m.

Men’s Tennis 49er Invitational

Golf Rees Jones Collegiate

Thursday, Sept. 26 Women’s Tennis Away - Wake Forest Invitational

Cross Country Charlotte Cross Country Invitational Softball Away - St. Andrews at Queens University Away - Queens University Football Away - Presbyterian

Friday, Sept. 27 Women’s Tennis Away - Wake Forest Invitational Men’s Tennis 49er Invitational Volleyball Away - FIU Women’s Soccer Away - FIU Men’s Soccer Home vs. South Carolina 7 p.m.

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Sunday, Sept. 29 Women’s Tennis Away - Wake Forest Invitational Men’s Tennis 49er Invitational Volleyball Away - FAU Women’s Soccer Away - ECU

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LET THEM EAT CAKE THE FINANCIAL STRUGGLE FOR STUDENTS TO EAT HEALTHY IN OUR SOCIETY ARIEL CLAYBORN INTERN

We all know at least one person who is a health nut. We see people like them every day, on billboards, TV commercials and in magazines.

They encourage a clean, healthy lifestyle. Eat organic produce, go vegan, try a gluten-free diet, purchase fresh ingredients for your meals.

But realistically maintaining this sort of complete, healthy diet is what the market is making out to be a luxury.

The plight of your average college student on a minimum hourly wage can be summed up in one sentence; the cost of a single apple in your average grocery store costs is about the equivalent of the cost of an item from the dollar menu at McDonald’s.

Which option do you think would give the most bang for your buck?

Fast food corporations in particular are more aware than ever that the average college student is a junk food junkie on a budget. And how do they know it?

The answer is social networking. Various corporations maintain accounts on popular sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and now even Vine.

“Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.”

Students are most likely on their phones anyway.

With each click you make, they gain statistical data and information to improve their marketing strategies.

A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shows that between 2007 and 2010, adults between the ages of 20 and 39 consumed about 15 percent of their daily calories from fast food.

When you compare that caloric percentage to

the other age brackets, it’s about ten percent of people ages 40 to 59 and six percent of people ages 60 and over. It is evident that we, the young adults, are their biggest, prize-winning cash cows.

Now, some teenagers do want to adopt a much healthier lifestyle than late night Taco Bell outings, but budgeting is definitely a factor in whether or not students are pushing a shopping cart down Whole Foods or stopping for a fourth meal at the Taco Bell conveniently located down the road.

In “Examining the Cost of an All-Organic Diet,” Cheryl Brown and Mark Sperow said that the USDA’s Thrifty Food Plan lists the total cost for two weeks’ worth of organic products at $383.71.

The National Center for Educational Statistics reports that the average income for a college student is $14,400. That’s $1,200 a month and approximately $171.43 a week. Compared to the organic budget, that’s over a $200 difference.

Keep in mind that this $14,400 salary is without factoring rent and utility bills, transportation costs, a leisure budget or any other lifestyle-related costs.

But the moral of the story is college students are too poor for an average healthy diet.

Despite what it may sound like, my goal isn’t to just preach a fire-and-brimstone sermon about the perils of the fast food industry. I’m just as guilty as any other student.

I know what it feels like to not have the time to cook all of my meals and frequently visit drive-thru windows.

Fast food becomes an issue when you’re not taking care to moderate your diet, exercise or

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look into what exactly you’re putting into your body.

If fast food is a problem you cannot seem to feasibly find a solution for, choose healthier options on the menu instead: grilled chicken instead of fried, a sandwich without cheese, water instead of soda or a side salad instead of fries.

Almost all of the fast-food chains on campus have a website you can refer to for nutrition facts.

But remember, even though your financial situation is a bit slippery, you are still in control of what goes into your body.

Practice moderation, find a good exercise routine and stay informed.

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With the recent release of iOS7, it has become as clear as ever how infatuated young adults are with technology.

Is our ever-growing addiction and reliance on our cell phones getting ridiculously out of hand?

PATRICK BOGANS MANAGING EDITOR

It was a cold, sunny day in January 2013.

I had finally scavenged up the money to purchase the new iPhone 5, released only a few months earlier. I succumbed to the peer pressure to upgrade to a shiny new smartphone with new capabilities and features.

That one day in January was a cold and sunny day, but the subsequent days for me will never be as bright. I have become addicted to my cell phone, and my addiction will probably never stop.

The addiction slowly began to solidify throughout the summer, as I rotated through my social media apps until I snapped back to reality: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Vine, then homework. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Vine, then sleep.

Instead of going outside and jumping in the pool, I drowned myself in my iPhone, only coming up for air when I ran out of new stories to view on my numerous social feeds.

And ever since school has begun, my motivation to pursue anything has subsided. I hate to view or read anything not pertaining to the Internet or technology.

For the past few months, my phone has created countless new ways to absorb information in an abbreviated fashion. Whether through tweets or through videos, I find what I need quickly and simply through the Internet.

Once I was assigned to read an article longer than three pages for my fall classes, I could barely focus on it.

Fast forward to this week. With the release of iOS7, the new software update for Apple’s iPhone, I became a little more self-aware of how influential and ultimately detrimental my phone has been on my brain.

Throughout the week, iOS7 became the topic of all of my conversations. But then I came to realize it was all my peers were talking about as well.

After that, I realized how often my class-

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mates checked their phones during class. And I noticed how many cell phones were lit during a concert I attended. And I’m realizing now that I have checked my phone five times while writing this story.

I didn’t have any notifications, or anything to check specifically. I gravitated to my phone for no real reason because I felt like it was necessary.

Our generation is addicted to technology.

There’s no denying it. But is it necessarily a bad thing?

Yes, and it seems to be a problem for many young adults.

Recent studies by South Korean experts have looked into the brains and mental capacities of young adults and they have noticed what has been deemed as a “worrying trend.”

In June 2013, an article in the The Mail Online profiled this study on what is being called “digital dementia,” saying the percentage of “people aged between 10 and 19 who use their

The Wall Street Journal estimated that 85 percent of the country’s population will have smartphones by 2017.

International Data Corp. forecasts that global smartphone shipments will climb 40 percent this year.

Statistics courtesy of Wall Street Journal and International Data Corp.

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smartphones for more than seven hours every day [has] leap[t] to 18.4 percent - an increase of seven percent from last year.”

Research conducted at UCLA in early June came to similar conclusions, finding “14 percent of young men and women between aged 18 and 39 complained that their memory was poor.”

This study, however, put the blame more on stress and lifestyle choices.

But it is clear cell phones and other technologies seem to be the biggest factor for our shortterm memory and short retention rates.

Knowing this information and being selfaware of my own problems with technology, my reliance on technology cannot be a good thing.

And with the imminent arrival of the Google Glass (the new computer “eye-ware” from the international Internet company) next year, personally I feel it will get so much worse.

Until then, my “digital dementia” has taken a toll on my academics, my social capabilities and even my life in general. I cannot imagine going cold turkey on technology because of how easily accessible electronics have become for me as a college student.

Speaking for young adults as a whole might be a big generalization; there may be plenty of ‘90s kids with a better grip on it all.

But there’s a fine line when it comes to our generation’s reliance on technology. We are technically knowledgeable, but what exactly does that mean for how smart we actually are?

I know my way around a cell phone or a computer and their uses for my everyday life, but that doesn’t necessarily make me an intelligent person (at least in the conventional sense).

But that’s just it: we are an unconventional generation. We were born with technology in in our homes and in our hands, from our Gameboys to our iPhones.

Our addiction and infatuation with technology is becoming stronger every day. And every minute, our brains are breaking.

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‘Don Jon’: a bold directorial debut for Joseph Gordon-Levitt CHESTER GRIFFIN INTERN

Over the course of his acting career, Joseph Gordon-Levitt has more than proven to audiences that he can deliver incredibly heartfelt performances. Now, Gordon-Levitt takes on the real life roles of writer and director in “Don Jon.” Gordon-Levitt stars as Jon Martello, a club bartender who’s a hit with ladies, but has an obsession with pornography. Jon isn’t entirely ashamed of his ordeal, as he claims to prefer pornographic materials over having sexual contact with a woman.

It isn’t until the voluptuous Barbara Sugarman (Scarlett Johansson) steps into frame and catches Jon’s attention that he becomes conflicted.

Once Jon starts to build a relationship with her, he is placed at a crossroads where he must give up the addiction that has consumed him.

Thanks to some incredible performances from Gordon-Levitt, Tony Danza and Glenne Headly, the sharp writing makes a seamless transition from page to screen.

“Don Jon” is filled to the brim with perfect comedic timing that soaks into every scene.

The film expertly uses sex and pornography as comedic tools that help paint an unfortunate (and often darkly funny) look into Jon’s romantic life. While most films tend to take a more artistic approach with sex, “Don Jon” throws it into a more harsh and awkward reality and presents an honest look into what happens when fantasy collides with reality.

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“Don Jon” may be a hilarious romp about relationships, but it would be unfair to simply to call it a romantic comedy. If anything, the film attacks romantic relationships and occasionally presents some interesting philosophies about them and marriage as well.

The selling point of the previews seems to be that Jon’s addiction to porn is ruining his relationship, but the movie moves far beyond that. It becomes more about family and religious pressures to do what is socially and culturally acceptable.

It culminates into a film about taking charge of one’s life without conforming to the demands of the social norm.

If there’s any criticism to be made, it’s that some of the female performances feel far underused.

The dialogue and the performances are top notch, but the lack of screen time for acting legends such as Johansson and Julianne Moore will leave audiences somewhat empty. Since Moore’s screen presence is limited, the drama she presents feels unmoving and almost pointless by the end.

The fast pacing may keep the film consistently moving, but it glosses over any potential to create some genuine drama.

Even if any potential is wasted, the film succeeds as being one of year’s best comedies. “Don Jon” also succeeds at showing the potential Gordon-Levitt has as a director and writer, in addition to his acting chops.

“Don Jon” hits theaters on Sept.

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LIZ LANIER A&E EDITOR

Local alternative rock station 106.5 The END is bringing back their annual Weenie Roast on Sept. 28. For UNC Charlotte students who aren’t ready to say goodbye to summer, this rock festival will be a fitting send-off.

The lineup is full of a diverse range of rock acts. From the electronic rock tunes of AWOLNATION to the headline pop rock act from Thirty Seconds to Mars, there’s a little something for everyone.

Sick Puppies will also be performing this year as one of the supporting acts to the show, fresh off the release of their latest album, “Connect.”

With hits that vary in approach from the upbeat “Maybe”

to the more mellow stylings of “Odd One,” it can be hard to pin down the trio’s sound.

“Well, it’s really, really good,” frontman Shim Moore jokes when trying to explain the band’s genre. “Each individual member is influenced by very different people so it’s a very jumbled, unique sound.”

Sublime With Rome, Filter, Airborne Toxic Event and New Politics will also have sets at the Weenie Roast among other acts already (and yet-to-be) announced. For those ready for the first big event of the fall, the show starts at noon at the Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre.

Tickets start at $24.50 for lawn seating.

Emma Anzai, Shimon Moore and Mark Goodwin make up the Sick Puppies.

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Photo courtesy of Ken Phillips Group

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“GRAND THEFT AUTO V”

GET LOST IN THE CITY OF LOS SANTOS CHESTER GRIFFIN INTERN

Michael, Franklin and Trevor star in “GTA V.” Photo courtesy of Rockstar Games

It’s been five years since the release of “Grand Theft Auto IV.” Since then, Rockstar has graced the gaming industry with titles such as “Midnight Club: Los Angeles,” “Red Dead Redemption” and “Max Payne 3.”

“Grand Theft Auto V” successfully blends the best elements of Rockstar’s previous work into a complete package.

After 10 years of living under witness protection, Michael De Santa finds himself in debt with a mob boss and has to earn the money back by setting up a heist.

Michael enlists the help of several con-men including Franklin Clinton, a repo man that yearns for a better lifestyle.

Unfortunately for Michael, his hi-jinks also attract the attention of his psychotic best friend, Trevor Phillips.

Throughout the game players will be able to bring in the money by setting up elaborate heists, fulfilling dirty work for the FIB (the GTA version of the FBI) and investing in the stock market .

“Grand Theft Auto V” is by far one of the most richly detailed games of all time— due mostly to

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how much the player can do in Los Santos.

In certain moments, like when watching the sunset over the horizon, the graphics feel close to photo-realism.

Instead of controlling a single character, players can now control one of three characters at almost any time.

The ability to swap back and forth between characters adds plenty of variety and keeps the gameplay from ever feeling stale.

But with missions that enlist all three characters, players cannot always swap freely between them.

Sometimes they’ll be permitted to play as a single character when it’s most relevant to a specific sequence.

One of game’s most notable improvements that GTA veterans will notice early on is the implementation of a checkpoint system.

You no longer have to travel all the way back to a starting point to retry a mission.

The game also features a weapon wheel that has the ability to hold every weapon in the game and allows for an easier swap between weapons on the fly. Each character

is also equipped with their own special ability.

Both Michael and Franklin have the ability to temporarily slow down time in combat and vehicles and Trevor comes with a rampage mode that allows him to take less damage from open gunfire.

Unlike some of the side activities in previous GTA titles, the ones in “Grand Theft Auto V” are really fun to play.

Rockstar has come a long way from the terrible mini games that would plague gamers with infuriating controls.

Now there are activities such as golf, tennis, yoga and scuba diving.

Golf can be especially amusing because even if the player plays

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a really bad round, they’ll still be treated with some hilarious dialogue they wouldn’t normally hear in a PGA tour game.

It’s important to mention that playing for an extended period of time causes the game to temporarily freeze up, but luckily it never results in a system crash.

Without going into spoiler territory, the player is allowed a choice of three possible endings.

Unfortunately two of the choices seemed unfit to one of the characters motives and leaves an unsatisfying ending.

Overall “Grand Theft Auto V” is the series’ grandest outing yet and sets a high bar for open world games.

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Staceyann Chin brings words of wisdom to campus

CROSSWORD PUZZLE 73 Sibilant “Hey, you!”

Chin’s visit to campus last week was more than entertaining. Photo courtesy of Melissa Mahoney

CAMEO HOYTE INTERN

Spoken-word poet Staceyann Chin’s work has been featured everywhere from the “Oprah Winfrey Show” to The New York Times. She is known for her work as an LGBT activist, and as a supporter of in-vitro fertilization. Sponsored by UNC Charlotte’s Feminist Union, Chin’s Sept. 19 performance was raw, truthful and relevant to the audience. Chin began by apologizing to a very forgiving audience for being late.

“Hello! How are you doing tonight?” she asked the audience.

When met with quiet but fascinated attendants, Chin playfully responded “You should f----ng talk to me, I was abandoned by both parents and suffer abandonment issues!”

Chin used her gift of spoken word to relate to the audience how difficult it was to find her place raised in a religious home where she did not feel accepted.

As a woman who identifies as both

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mixed-race and a lesbian, she has been through many tribulations.

Chin discussed her feelings of being the product of an illicit affair, and wasted no time getting up close and personal to the audience members, making subtle observations of race and sexuality, and freely dropping f-bombs.

Chin had the audience mesmerized by her racy performance, discussing events in her life every young adult can relate to (such as looking at one’s genitalia for the first time, or simply admitting the desire to do so).

Chin’s refreshing performance reminds the audience that not every person was raised in the luxuries of a comfortable life.

Speakers like Chin help develop students who can appreciate all types of intelligence and eloquence.

Chin’s inspirational message reminds the audience that difficult times in life can be overcome through art.

ACROSS 1 Clods 5 Got a chuckle out of 11 Roulette bet 14 Lawyer’s assistant, for short 15 Vox __: voice of the people 16 Architect I.M. 17 Ending from Ali 19 Plumbing pipe initials 20 Very long time 21 Ending from Nixon 23 Civil War soldier 25 Unhittable serve 27 Proverbial waste maker 28 Ship’s front 30 Dilbert creator Scott 34 Poet’s “at no time” 35 Abandon on an isle 37 Superman and Batman wear them

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39 Ending From the Elephant Man 42 Parcels (out) 43 Car window adornments 46 Atlas pages 49 Boss’s nervousness-inducing note 51 Banjo support of song 52 “It’s __!”: warning shout 54 Humanities major 56 Archer’s wood 57 Ending from Lennon and McCartney 61 Miss. neighbor 63 Salt, in Quebec 64 Ending from Beyoncé 68 One: Pref.

69 Copenhagen’s __ Gardens 70 Hullabaloos 71 Beginning for this puzzle’s five endings 72 Annie, for one

DOWN 1 Make a choice 2 Backrub response 3 Not a child of bondage 4 Pudding starch 5 King Kong, e.g.

6 Sounded ghostly 7 Until 8 Bird feeder filler 9 Movie lioness 10 Roadside depression 11 Go up against 12 Spend, as time 13 Haggle 18 Genetic letters 22 Plunder 23 Turntable no.

24 Time in history 26 Ear passages 29 Carpentry tool 31 __ of mistaken identity 32 “Oh, brother!”

33 “Itsy bitsy” waterspout climber 36 Plains native 38 Suffix with phon40 Born, in society pages 41 Refs’ whistle holders 44 Grant’s opponent 45 Put in stitches 46 2009 World Series MVP Hideki 47 Goddess who advised Odysseus 48 Bout before the main event, briefly 50 Garam __: Indian spice mixture 53 Meal, in Milan 55 Mai __: cocktail 58 Bear’s home 59 “We’d appreciate your answer,” on invitations 60 “This is bad!”

62 Vault 65 Half a sawbuck 66 Comedian Bill, informally 67 Repair quote: Abbr.

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Fossilitis

A tragic side effect of shaving

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For the last two summers of my life, I worked as a cocktail waitress. Waitresses were not allowed to come in wearing the skimpy excuse of a uniform so, in the dressing room, conversations got quite personal. We discussed bad boyfriends, stingy tippers and ways to cheat the restaurant in order to keep more money in our pockets.

One day, I made the mistake of mentioning to a group of young women that I nicked myself shaving. Shaving? You still shave?

I instantly felt like the little girl that found out in fourth grade that I was the only girl in my class still not shaving her legs. Again. Even though they called me porcupine vag for only a day, the idea was in my head that I needed to upgrade my grooming habits.

I looked around for the prices of professionals that provide the service, and I was disappointed to find that these places charged $50 or more, and a tip is expected. I wasn’t going to spend that much money on that.

After reading many reviews on the Internet, I

decided to pick up GiGi’s Hard Wax Kit with all parts included. The cost of the entire kit plus shipping and handling was less than the cost of one session with a professional. That should have been a red flag, but I was determined to learn things the hard way and had to try it first with the most sensitive area of my body. Brilliant.

To make a long story short, the product was sent to me directly from Satan himself, and the people that left positive reviews on the product lied.

It was so sticky that I was not able to remove the product from my skin even three days later.

Worst of all, it didn’t even remove all of the hair. So instead of ‘porcupine vag’ I had more of a polka dot look going on down there. Not sexy.

Not to mention I was invited to a pool party.

I wanted to wear my new bikini to it the next night, so I shaved the rest. Waxing was not working.

I horrified to look the next day. Little porcupine was covered in huge, raised bumps that

were both itchy and painful to touch. What is worse is that the bumps seemed to get bigger and bigger. I started to become both desperate and even more embarrassed. I looked online for answers and found that I was experiencing symptoms that matched this common ailment called Fossilitis.

Fossilitis is a condition in which the skin’s pores are clogged by bacteria, and occurs most commonly after shaving. This can occur on any part of your body that you shave.

If a person suspects that he or she has this skin condition, soak a washcloth in white vinegar and hold the cloth over the affected area every night until the area clears up. You should begin seeing results within a few days.

It is important that you use white vinegar.

Tea tree oil also works well but is a little more expensive. Use new razors often, and if possible, to fit into your budget, leave it to the professionals. European Wax Center is a great place to try, and first time guests get a reduced rate of 50 percent off any service.

BEAUTY PICK OF THE WEEK: CLAY FACE MASK AMANDA DUKE INTERN

Have you ever washed your face and it still felt like it was not totally clean? A few months ago, a roommate introduced me to Freeman’s Feeling Beautiful Facial Clay Mask.

There are a few different face masks such as lemon, charcoal and black sugar and pink grape-

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fruit, but I prefer the avocado and oatmeal.

After leaving it on your face for about 10 minutes or until the mask dries, you will feel refreshed and your face will feel cleaner than ever.

I have introduced this face mask to many of my friends and

they all love it. I had my friend Allie try this face mask earlier this week and she said her face “felt cleaner than usual and super soft.”

I personally use this mask about four times a month and it always leaves my face fresh and soft.

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I have sensitive skin and this face mask did not irritate my skin at all.

This face mask is sold at most drug stores, such as Walgreens, for about $5.

Sometimes CVS or Walgreens have sales that you can get two bottles for $5 or $6.

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MICHELLE LIRINGIS

HALLEY THEORIN

LIFESTYLE EDITOR

“The Light in the Ruins” weaves together the story of the Rosati family during World War II in 1943 and later on in 1955.

The novel opens in 1955 with the brutal murder of Francesca Rosati. Readers soon find out that a serial killer is targeting the Rosati family and intends to kill all of them and tear out their hearts.

Bohjalain blends the thoughts of the serial killer in with Serafina Bettini’s, the lead detective’s, quest to find him and bring justice to the family.

Alongside these narrations is the story of the Rosati family during World War II. The Rosati family is one of noble lineage so they did not feel the effects of the war until near the end. When a German and an Italian soldier show up on the doorstep, their beautiful Italian villa is turned into their own personal prison.

While having several different stories all within one novel can often times be confusing, Bohjalain weaves the stories together beautifully to create a riveting, fast-paced novel that captures readers’ attention from the first page.

The portions written from the serial killer’s point of view add to the mystery and suspense of the novel. He is

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never given a name, but it is apparent that he knows the family and his attacks are personal, not random.

Bohjalain takes you by the hand and leads you through the rolling hills of Tuscany and introduces you to characters who become like your close friends. He makes them relatable despite their distance from us –both in time and geography. His ordinary characters face extraordinary circumstances and turn into forces to be reckoned with.

Their complex relationships that seem puzzling in the 1955 sections are explained and developed in the 1943 sections. These bits of information lead the readers to draw conclusions about the identity of the serial killer and why he is attacking them.

As the story twists and turns, Bohjalain has readers clutching blankets, biting their nails and staying up until all hours of the night to discover the history, and future, of the Rosati family.

Nothing can prepare readers for the final revelation.

The novel not only provides readers with an entertaining and heart-wrenching story of this family, but also gives a glance at the horror of Fascist Italy. Eloquent, tear-jerking and mesmerizing, Bohjalain has written another must read.

BANANA CREAM PIE MARTINI

You find yourself wanting something sweet, not a whole slice of cake, but something to hit the spot.

That, ladies and gents, is the Banana Cream Pie Martini.

A rich, decadent drink that puts the “sweet” ending to a meal you’ve been craving. This drink tastes just like a banana cream pie. Sweet and savory, you’ll practically be licking the glass by the time you are done. Interested in making this concoction? This is what you’ll need: Two ounces premium vanilla vodka One ounce banana liqueur One ounce Bailey’s Irish cream First, pour contents into shaker filled with a handful of ice.

Then shake three to five times, or until the shaker gets cold.

Strain into a cold martini glass.

You can line the rim of the martini glass with graham cracker crumbs and enjoy.

HAVE AN IDEA FOR DRINK OF THE WEEK? EMAIL LIFESTYLE@NINERONLINE.COM WITH YOUR DRINK, A PHOTO AND A RECIPE OR WHERE TO GET IT

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If this is your first year in Charlotte, or if you are looking for new places to go, this quick guide will introduce you to your new favorite spots. The University Area is diverse, growing and attracts many young adults and working professionals. Take advantage of living here by becoming familiar with the many places it has to offer AARON TRAN STAFF WRITER

THE FLYING SAUCER

CHIPOTLE Just less than a year ago, the University Area was graced with the opening of a new Chipotle location just across the street from the northwest entrance of campus, near the football stadium.

This location attracts people of all ages and occupations from North Charlotte.

Chipotle serves burritos, tacos, burrito bowls and salads with only the freshest ingredients.

The quality of the food speaks for itself, and is a great place for lunch or dinner.

Chipotle is located across from the northwest entrance to campus. FILE PHOTO

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Whether you’re looking for a place to relax and enjoy some beer and food, or a place to have some fun in the company of a couple of friends, The Flying Saucer is definitely the place for you.

With an astounding selection of beers, ales, lagers or whatever it is that quenches your thirst and helps you loosen up, this bar has what you are looking for, whether you know it already or not. The drink variety and atmosphere is bound to keep you coming back to this University area favorite time and time again.

PASSAGE TO INDIA Trying Indian food for lunch or dinner is a great way to expand your taste buds and experience some of the rich culture present in the area.

For around $7, you can grab arguably the best Indian food in all of Charlotte.

Located just a few steps away from campus in the shopping center next to Gray’s Bookstore, you can enjoy Passage to India’s all-you-can-eat lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday, or 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The restaurant is always clean and the staff is undeniably friendly.

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JACKSON’S JAVA

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This local café located in the same shopping center as Harris Teeter is a hidden gem.

Jackson’s Java offers a great variety of coffees and teas as well as other café items like muffins, bagels and pastries. Everything is delicious and sometimes it is nice to mix things up from the typical Starbucks.

The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. With coffee and free WiFi, this provides a cozy study space and a bit of an escape from the normal, crowded campus study areas.

Head north on University City, and you will run into Plato’s Closet, a quickly growing consignment store chain.

This store offers an affordable alternative to buying new clothing, and also gives people the chance to make money by selling clothes to them.

There is always something different and unique to stumble upon here. Plato’s is picky about what they take so you can be sure that you will find familiar brands in good condition and an affordable price.

Stop in once every couple of weeks in order to check out their latest items.

BAD DOGS If you’re looking for a more lively place to enjoy some beer and food, Bad Dogs has 50 varieties of local beers (draft and bottled) as well as some great allnatural burgers.

This is where many students enjoy their weekend nights with many friends. If you’re looking for a hearty lunch, you can get 50 percent off burgers every weekday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

IKEA

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If you’ve never been to IKEA, you haven’t truly lived yet.

This international furniture chain offers many unique items for your dorm, apartment or home, as well as a restaurant.

It is easy to spend a day at IKEA as there are many things that can catch your attention and entertain your senses.

With many affordable wares that you may need back at home, or something you think could add a little flair to your space, it’s very difficult to leave IKEA without purchasing something.

During your trip, make sure to eat lunch at the IKEA Café and try the Swedish meatballs.

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HOUSE OF LENG

THE LAST WORD

The House of Leng is the place to be right off campus is the Boardwalk.

On the Boardwalk there are many places to eat, drink and shop no matter what your mood is.

If you have a hankering for Chinese food, House of Leng is the place to grab a bite.

Items on the dinner menu cost $15 or less, and the portions are quite gracious as well as delicious.

The service is friendly too.

Another hidden gem of University City is The Last Word, a great second-hand bookstore.

Not only do they sell used books, but they also sell used CDs, DVDs, vinyl, video games and even small electronics such as iPods or e-readers.

They also offer a 5 percent student discount with a valid student ID. If you’re a bookworm, a self-proclaimed “nerd” or even just bored, The Last Word is a unique place to entertain you visit after visit.

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