Raleigh, North Carolina

Health officials want students to be safe, prevent spread of virus

Jasmine WillisStaff Writer

With an inf lux of students with flu-like symptoms visiting the Health Center, health officials are faced with finding ways to limit the spread of the virus.

As soon as students displaying flu-like symptoms walk in, they are confronted with numerous sanitizing stations to prevent the spread of any bacteria.

Medical Director and Laboratory Director Dr. Mary Bengtson wants students to be completely aware of the symptoms of H1N1 and how to treat it.

Students who are not aware of the symptoms could be at risk of catch-ing H1N1.

“Flu is sometimes diagnosed based on symptoms without any lab test,” Bengtson said.

Depending on the doctor or nurse’s judgement, any one with similar symptoms of H1N1 could be diag-nosed as positive or negative.

“There is no guarantee the test will be positive,” Bengtson said. “Even if a person is sick with the flu.”

Some students have comparable symptoms that appear to be H1N1,

and are misdiagnosed. Annie Kilroy, a freshman majoring

in psychology, recently visited the Student Health Center. There they supposedly detected swine f lu and prompted the student to go home and take over-the-counter drugs.

Students delay buying until later in college, but sales remain steady

David Malpass

Correspondent

Class ring sales have increased from last fall, according to Mike Merritt, regional manager of Balfour. Balfour handcrafts class rings for students who have completed at least 60 hours of coursework at the University.

“Last fall, our nationwide sales were down 30 percent or more, while N.C. State’s only dropped 5 percent. This fall, sales at State are actually up 20 percent from last year.” Merritt, who has been selling the official University

rings for five years, said “N.C. State is in the top 12 in the entire country in buying class rings.”

Merritt said he attributes the in-crease to high expectations for this year’s football team and a great sense of loyalty to the University. Balfour also offers a lifetime warranty, as well as a “wear as you pay” plan. The stu-dent pays a minimum deposit of 20 percent of the total cost by credit card, and the remaining balance is divided into up to six equal payments.

Merritt declined to release exact data but said Balfour sold about 1,000 rings last year which range from $305 to $1095.

Merritt said students are waiting longer to buy their rings than in the

past, which could have to do with the economy.

“As soon as a student had junior sta-tus, they would order immediately.” Merritt said. “We’ve definitely noticed that students are waiting longer until

they’re seniors. Seniors want the ring on their hand for job inter-

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Chair warns this year’s Pack Howl act may not impressBudget cuts affect committee’s entertainment plans

Joanna BanegasStaff Writer

Homecoming’s Pack Howl concert has featured such starlets as Ludacris, Chris Daughtry Common and Nerd in year’s past, but the Homecom-ing committee will not be able to bring a headlining performer due to the University’s budget cuts.

Adam Comp-ton, Homecom-ing chair, said the committee is trying to figure out how to make the performance impressive on a limited budget.

“The only difference the students will see is that the name of the act wont be as big as in past years,” Comp-ton said.

Compton said the committee hopes to offer a large performance made up by local bands, but hopes students will bear with the committee as it operates on a shoestring budget.

“We hope the students will under-stand it’s been a tough year for every-one,” Compton said. “The concert won’t be going away, it’s just a mat-

ter of how big the name of the act will be.”

Compton said the committee is spending less money than it did in the past, adding donors aren’t con-tributing as much money as last year.

“We’re still try-ing to work with the budget and addi-tional money to get to the best results that will draw students the most,” Compton said. “I hope more students will get out there and be involved in the week long activities during Home-coming week. “

Erica hEllEr/TEchnicianWhile H1N1 spreads significantly each day, more students are going to greater measures to protect themselves. Caitlyn Alberts, a freshman in First Year Col-lege, and Ellen Zeigler, a freshman in biology, wear masks while waiting to get checked out at the Student Health Center. “We are just wearing the masks for prevention so we don’t pick up the virus,” Alberts said. Many students requests masks when they walk in the center to lower their chances of catching the virus.

Class ring sales up despite economy issues insidetechnician

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Students stay silent on health careSee page 5.

Health Center aims to inform, prevent CDC: 3.4 million vaccine doses available soonHealth officials expect vaccine to be effective

Arth Pandya Correspondent

More than 3 million doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine will be avail-able beginning in early October, according to Dr. Jay Butler, who heads the 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Task Force at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“All of that vaccine is the inhal-able vaccine,” he said.

The arrival of the vaccine ap-proval comes at a critical time, as flu activity is increasing nation-wide, with cases found in all 50 states. Nearly 5,000 cases have been diagnosed on college cam-puses alone.

Because the H1N1 flu virus has not mutated into a new strain from its earlier version, health officials are expecting the vaccine to ef-fective.

The shipment of 3.4 million doses are the first of 195 mil-lion doses the U.S. government has purchased from five vaccine manufacturers.

The Food and Drug Administra-

tion approved and licensed the H1N1 vaccine from four of the manufactur-ers. Sanofi Pasteur, Novartis and CSL Limited will manufacture flu shots, and MedImmune will manufacture the inhalable vaccine.

GlaxoSmithkline — located in Re-search Triangle Park — is also produc-ing an injectable flu vaccine, but is still awaiting approval from the FDA.

FDA licensure means the govern-ment has certified the vaccine is made properly and meets specific manufac-turing and quality standards.

Health officials with the CDC have encouraged those most vulnerable

HOw tO stay well:The CDC advises the public to take preventative measures to make sure their chance of getting sick remains low. Students are encouraged to take part in handwashing with soap and water, sneezing into a tissue or sleeve instead of hands, and, most importantly, staying home if sick.

SourcE: cEnTEr for DiSEaSE conTrol anD prEvEnTion

want a ring?Rings are available for order in the Bookstore until Oct. 7, when all orders placed will undergo a six-week process involving over 65 people handcrafting each ring. The rings then spend the night in the belltower before Students who purchased a ring receive them at the new Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center on December 6 during the traditional Ring Ceremony.

SourcE: Barfour

DrEiEr carr/TEchnician archivE phoToKylie Kenworthy, a senior in communication media, paints a window at El Rodeo as part of Paint the Town Red along Hill-sborough Street for the start of Homecoming 2008.

H1N1 prevention, vaccine remain hot topics on campus

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Dining Offers meal kits:For bed-ridden sick students, the dining halls offer “get-well meal kits.” More information is available at ncsu.edu/dining.

SourcE: ncSu.EDu/Dining

“We’re still trying

to work with the

budget.”Homecoming Chair Adam Compton on the committees work to make the week a success despite budget cuts

SEE PAgE 3 FoR MoRE oN HoMECoMiNg 2009.

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CorreCtions & ClarifiCationsTuesday’s page 3 story, “Health care reform – impacts students,” stated 45 million Americans are insured. The latest U.S. Census data shows 45 million Americans are uninsured.

Technician regrets the error.

Send all clarifications and corrections to Editor-in-Chief Ty Johnson at editor@technicianonline.com.

Weather WiseWednesday:

Friday:

source: Ncsu Meteorology

86/67Mostly cloudy with a chance of an afternoon shower. East winds at 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday:

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Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms.South southwest winds at 5 mph.

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Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Light North winds.

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Staying smooth at work

Caitlin McTattle, a freshman in communication media, pours a freshly made smoothie into a cup at Planet Smoothie on Hillsborough Street Tuesday afternoon. “I used to work at the Planet Smoothie in Cary and I transferred stores when I came to college,” McTattle said. “The best part of working here is when people you know stop by.” Planet

Smoothie is has a new promotions program where a customer can enter his or her cell number into a small gadget and then get text promotions sent to the phone. After the customer has entered their number enough times, he or she will be able to receive a free smoothie.

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Todaygraphic QuilTs aT The greggGregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m.

Wachovia execuTive lecTure seriesNelson Hall Room 3400, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

universiTy TheaTre presenTs aMadeusThompson Hall, 8 p.m.

Thursdaygraphic QuilTs aT The greggGregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m.

Food, Inc. Witherspoon Cinema, 7 to 8:35 p.m.

universiTy TheaTre presenTs aMadeusThompson Hall, 8 p.m.

TransFormers: revenge oF The FallenWitherspoon Cinema, 9 to 11:30 p.m.

Fridaygraphic QuilTs aT The greggGregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m.

Board oF visiTors MeeTingPark Alumni Center, noon to 5 p.m.

righTs and responsiBiliTies oF researches in The Tech TransFer processWilliams Hall Room 2405, noon to 1:30 p.m.

onTology conFerenceWithers Hall, 1:30 p.m.

TransFormers: revenge oF The FallenWitherspoon Cinema, 7 to 9:30 p.m.

universiTy TheaTre presenTs aMadeusThompson Hall, 8 p.m.

Food, Inc. Witherspoon Cinema, 10 to 11:34 p.m.

TransFormers: revenge oF The FallenWitherspoon Cinema, 11:59 p.m.

Saturdaygraphic QuilTs aT The greggGregg Museum of Art & Design, 2 to 10 p.m.

Food, Inc. Witherspoon Cinema, 7 to 8:35 p.m.

universiTy TheaTre presenTs aMadeusThompson Hall, 8 p.m.

TransFormers: revenge oF The FallenWitherspoon Cinema, 9 to 11:30 p.m.

Sundaygraphic QuilTs aT The greggGregg Museum of Art & Design, 2 to 10 p.m.

UniversiTy TheaTre presenTs aMadeusThompson Hall, 3 p.m.

TransFormers: revenge oF The FallenWitherspoon Cinema, 7 to 9:30 p.m.

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in the knoW Chancellor will hold Talley info session

Chancellor James Wood-ward will speak on the Tal-ley Student Center and Atri-um renovations Thursday in the lobby of Talley from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The information session will educate students on specifics of the project and allow for suggestions on how to improve the Atrium and Talley.

Refreshments and give-aways will be provided.

source: rally4talley Facebook

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Wachovia series hosts tobacco speaker

President of Reynolds Ameri-can Susan Ivey will speak at 3400 Nelson Hall today on to-bacco regulation at 4:30 p.m. The title of the lecture, which is part of the Wachovia Executive Lecture Series, is “At a Cross-roads: Public Health Policies & Tobacco Regulation.”

The event is free and a ques-tion and answer session will follow the event.

source: Ncsu.edu

CSLEPS will honor student leaders

The Leader of the Pack award will be given to two student leaders who display leadership,

scholarship and community service at halftime of the Nov. 7 homecoming game against Maryland.

To apply, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and be free from academic integrity probation and previous dis-ciplinary probation. Appli-cants must also have com-pleted two semesters, be en-rolled as an undergraduate and intend to return to the University in fall 2010.

Applications are due Fri-day, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. No late applications will be ac-cepted.

source: cslePs

WorlD & nationMore U.S. troops to Afghanistan?With the military and Republicans publicly pressuring him to send more troops to Afghanistan soon and his own administration now deeply divided about how to proceed there, the eight-year war against al-Qaida and the Taliban has become an increasingly urgent policy and political dilemma for President Barack obama.

source: Mctdirect.coM

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poliCe blotterSept. 202:50 a.M. | alcohol violaTionNorth Shore Condos LotECU student was arrested for open container violation and Resist, Delay, and obstruct a Law Enforcement officer. Subject was also trespassed from university property.

2:53 | B&e larcenyBrooks LotNon-student reported items taken from vehicle.

3:42 a.M. | Medical assisTBowen HallUnits responded to student in need of medical assistance.

5:27 a.M. | suspicious vehicleWest Dunn Buildingofficer located two non-students sleeping in vehicle. Subjects were under 18 and had odor of alcoholic beverages. Both were turned over to their parents.

12:04 p.M. | Field inTervieWTalley Student CenterNon-student was observed sleeping in Talley Student Center. Subject complied to leave the area.

12:56 p.M. | drug violaTionMetcalf HallReport of possible drug violation. officers were unable to locate any problems.

3:46 p.M. | secreTly peepingD.H. Hill LibraryStudent reported while using restroom staff member had been peeping through hole in door. Student declined to pursue charges and subject was trespassed from NCSU property. Concerned Behavior Report was generated.

4:17 p.M. | suspicious incidenTVet SchoolReport of subject yelling and screaming. officer checked building but did not locate any problems.

6:18 p.M. | saFeTy prograMSigma Kappa Sororityofficer conducted safety program.

6:41 p.M. | saFeTy prograMSigma Phi Epsilonofficer conducted safety program.

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views.”Some students said they

doubt the rings are worth the price.

“They cost more than I think they’re worth,” Kel-ley Boyett, a sophomore in communication said. “I don’t need a ring to prove I got my degree, I have a di-ploma for that.”

Wes Hazelgrove, a junior in communication, said high tuition, rent, and low

wages would lead him to take the $700 he would spend on a ring and put it towards housing and food instead.

For others, economic factors had no impact on their deci-sions.

“It’s not something I’d wear every day, regardless of the economy.” Keeshan Ganatra,

a junior in communications media said. “It’s not worth the money for how much I’d wear it.”

Matthew Porter, a senior in international studies viewed a class ring as an investment.

“The economy f luctuates, but a class ring lasts forever,” Porter said.

“They are just telling people they have swine flu and really don’t know,” Kilroy said.

Kilroy said she was told she had swine flu after simply dis-cussing her symptoms with a doctor, having her blood pres-sure taken and undergoing

normal check-up procedures.“I was told to go home, but I

decided to take things into my

own hands,” Kilroy said. “I got rest, took medicine and now I feel great.”

to the H1N1 virus get vacci-nated first. The groups include pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than six months of

age, healthcare and emergen-cy medical services personnel, persons between the ages of six months and 24 years old, and people with chronic lung or heart disease or diabetes.

David McKenna, an interna-tional student from England, plans to get vaccinated as soon

as possible. “At first I wasn’t worried, but

after hearing most of those get-ting sick were young — both here and back home — I am definitely getting vaccinated,” McKenna, a senior in chemis-try, said.

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kevin cook/TechnicianPatrick Puryear, a senior in agricultural business management, and Nicole Proctor, a senior in textile and apparel management, discuss ring purchases with Balfour representative Carolyn Quigley at the Campus Bookstore.

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Tim o’brien/Technician archive phoToChris Love, a senior in biological engineering, gets his choice of chicken wings in the Brickyard Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 as part of the Wear Red Get Fed event.

WaNt to leaRN moRe about H1N1 pReveNtIoN?Nursing students from the Student Health Center will be out on the Brickyard today from 11:30 to 1 p.m. giving out free flu prevention items and educating students on prevention.

Source: marianne Turnbull

WHat Is HomeComING?This year’s Homecoming week spans from Nov. 1 to 7 and culminates with the football team’s game against Maryland.

This year’s theme is “Terminate the Terps.”

Planned events include the Homecoming week kick-off, the Pack Howl concert, a can drive and “Wear Red, Get Fed,” a week-long program where students wearing Wolfpack red clothing receive free food on the Brickyard.

Source: adam compTon, homecoming chair

“N.C. State is in the top 12 in the

entire country in buying class rings.”Mike Merritt, the regional manager of Balfour, the University’s

official class ring provider

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Carmichael Complex works with you

Now that everyone has had the opportunity to educate himself or herself on the We ID policy, we, as employees of Carmichael Complex, are taking the time to clarify. Contrary to the prematurely printed editorial on Monday, we are working with you, not against you. We are aware that the change in policy may be “cumbersome” to patrons; however, it is a proactive approach to making your Carmichael experience more efficient and safe. Please note, for your convenience we have reinstated our hand stamp option. Requesting a hand stamp upon entrance to Carmichael Gym allows patrons to store their IDs in their lockers, preventing them from having to re-swipe to enter the Rec Center or gym after using the outdoor facilities. However, hand stamps and daily passes are not valid for Campus Recreation programming (intramural activities and group exercise). To get the word out well in advance, we submitted a press release on Sept. 16th to our fellow student organization, Technician, in an effort to make the transition easier for everyone. What we did not expect was to have the competency of our employees questioned and our services belittled. As employees of a student-run facility we are required to handle many different types of situations on a daily basis including entrance security, membership issues, medical emergencies and disseminating information for Carmichael Complex, Campus Recreation and Physical Education. In your futile attempt to put one organization against another we chose to use this as a marketing opportunity. If you feel as though you are qualified to handle these responsibilities we cordially invite you to attend our recruitment sessions as follows: Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 at 4:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Playzone located in Carmichael Rec Center. If you have any further questions about recruitment or the We ID policy please feel free to stop by and ask any of our well

informed team members or check our website: www.ncsu.edu/carmichael.

Elizabeth Waldron Carmichael Complex, facilities and operations

The nation doesn’t support Obama’s plan

I am severely disappointed with the Technician’s one-sided focused section on heath care reform Tuesday. 56 percent (Rasmussen) of the country does not support Obama’s health care plan but yet there were no opposing viewpoints. Health insurance is a privilege not a right (or requirement). If I do not want to buy health insurance, then I do not feel that I should be forced to buy health insurance ($950 fine if you don’t) or pay for anybody else’s insurance (in the form of higher taxes). The idea that government can offer health insurance more efficiently than the private market is preposterous. I challenge anybody reading this to name any major government program that has saved the taxpayer more than the program has saved in efficiency. Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and The Postal Service all fall into this category. Everybody knows government is wasteful; we even make jokes about it. Why do we think health care will be any different?

William Hardeesenior, mechanical engineering

Support for the Rally

Anyone who has traversed the campus of N.C. State is sure to have come in contact with the Rally 4 Talley campaign. While many people are still undecided as to whether or not they fully support the movement, I believe that what this campaign proposes is an absolute necessity for the University. Talley Student Center is a focal point of life on campus. Students who need food, some quiet time or a place to socialize can always come to Talley for whatever they need. Like the hub of a wheel connecting all of its spokes, Talley brings the University together; similarly, a rusty hub needs to be fixed and cleaned to keep it rolling. While some may see the costs of the Rally as being too much, the benefits of the operation will improve campus life for all those affiliated with NCSU in the future. By supporting the Rally 4 Talley campaign, students will be helping themselves and their school, as well as helping to construct a better future for the University.

Taylor Muirjunior, mechanical engineering

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College can be a stressful time, especially as the first testing cycle rolls

around and projects begin to accumulate like the empty cans of Red Bull on your desk.

Many freshmen, and other students in general, tend to strain and unnecessarily worry about a few meager grades — for some students, this means anything less than a 90. The truth of the matter is that these poor grades are an intrinsic part of the University experi-ence and are not a death sen-tence.

Kick back a little and engage in some of the many stress re-lievers on campus.

Often times, a few poor per-formances simply indicate a

need for some additional sup-port. Instructors are rarely cal-loused enough to completely ruin your grade over one or two assignments and are usu-ally more than happy to lend a hand and lead you toward a good grade.

This isn’t to say students should be complacent, but a 14-percent influx in student visits to the Counseling Center is cause for concern.

The stresses associated with college funding and the overall economy certainly are wearing on students’ minds, and right-fully so. Still, the University experience should create con-

structive pressure and facilitate a learning environment, not burden students with unneces-sary stress.

Going to the gym is a great way to reduce stress and pro-vides the added benefit of physical activity; it helps stu-dents’ self-image and has innu-merable health benefits.

If you have $1.50 in your pocket, walk over to the stu-dent cinema and see a movie — you’re not going to find much cheaper entertainment.

Many students view D.H. Hill as a building for research alone. The truth is that the building has thousands of classics and

other relaxing reads, take a break up in the stacks during your day. Or, if you feel like be-ing a bum — sometimes this is necessary for mental health — go play some video games in the East Wing.

The point is that the Univer-sity has thousands of activities that are relaxing and enjoyable. The library, Carmichael, Pullen Park, sporting events, Camer-on Village and Mission Valley are accessible and can provide time away from the books.

If you’ve already gotten back a couple poor scores and are struggling with a class, take a deep breath and don’t worry about it — there’s always to-morrow.

The unsigned editorial is the opinion of the members of Technician’s editorial board excluding the news department and is the responsibility

of the Editor-in-Chief.

It’s time to take a breatherThe FacTs:The Counseling Center has seen a 14-percent increase in student visits this year. This is an alarming statistic and indicates that economic woes and the usual stress of school are wearing on students as never before.

Our OpiniOn:Don’t let the stress get to you; college is too short to get excess anxiety over. Take a break during your day and relax.

This week’s poll question: If the Talley fee referendum was held today, would you approve the project?

• yes• no• I don’t care because it doesn’t

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Open it, you reactionary idiotsAnyone who thinks

the search for the University’s next

chancellor should be closed is nothing more than a re-

actionary idiot.

Let’s consider what fresh horrors the legacy of former Chancel-lor James Oblinger brought upon this

fine institution of research and learning. We all know why he is now the “former” chancellor: Mary Easley.

The backroom dealings that brought Easley here are well-documented in a damning series of e-mails between Oblinger, former Provost Larry Nielsen, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees McQueen Campbell and representa-tives for Mrs. Easley. We all remember the outrage we felt when we found out about her 88-percent salary increase from the summer of 2008, despite the increas-ingly dim economic picture and looming budget cuts in state funding. And we can all recall the absurdity of the excessive severance packages Oblinger and Nielsen received after re-signing.

And even now, the cor-

ruption surrounding the Eas-leys continues to grow, with re-cent news about the fraudulent deals which they unwittingly were involved with at a coastal residential development. With each new bit of news out re-garding the Easleys, the wound on the University’s reputation continues to fester and decay.

I met with Chancellor Jim Woodward last Wednesday to discuss the proposed in-debtedness fee for renovating and expanding Talley Student Center. My impression was that Woodward wants to give stu-dents something to look back on and be proud of when they are alumni.

I’ve got a better idea for how he can make future (and cur-rent) alumni proud of N.C. State and benefit students: give the University a clean slate by throwing open the search pro-cess for the new chancellor.

For starters, this gives the University the opportunity to seize control over its public image. Considering it required federal subpoenas to gain ac-cess to the incriminating e-mail exchanges between the various parties involved in the Mary Easley fiasco, transpar-ency is something the Univer-sity needs a lot of right now. By making the search for a new chancellor completely public and transparent, University administrators can hopefully set a tone for the next admin-istration, where there will be no secrets (unless we want to lose any semblance of a reputation).

Transparency is also a great way to screen candi-dates. Think of it this way: would you rather have a small committee with lim-ited resources look for pos-sible problems with nomi-nees for the chancellor’s office, or students, faculty and the media?

An open search will not scare off potential appli-cants to the job. We are a big University with excel-lent academics in multiple fields and have strong ties to the industries students enter into with a NCSU diploma — however, out of supersti-tion, I refuse to comment about our athletics.

But the best result of an open search would be ac-cessibi l ity. The search needs to put candidates out where the students are — optimally, every potential chancellor should spend a few hours out in D.H Hill or the Brickyard during lunch. Yes, managing the budget in times of economic un-certainty is important, as is keeping in touch with alum-ni and donors. But there will be no students in later years, and therefore no alumni, if the next chancellor does not stay in touch with current students.

Until then, the people who are opposed to opening the search for our next chancel-lor are like those fools who try to stand between Ahab and his white whale.

Paul McCauley Senior Staff Columnist

The last time there was a plague of insects this bad, it was followed by darkness and dead firstborns.

Ben Byrom, senior in arts application

By MARISA AkERS

How do you deal with stress?

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“I guess I play video games; I’m a big nerd, and I hang out with my girlfriend.”

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This time last year, politics were everywhere. Voter registration, debates, forums, meetings, protests, rallies, political speakers — students couldn’t get away from it. It was one of the most talked about and debated topics on and off cam-pus. The election of 2008 seemed to strike a chord within many students, which caused massive po-litical involvement on behalf of both parties.

Several students and young people rallied around President Barack Obama and his calls for change. On election night, students gathered on campus, and those on hundreds of college cam-

puses across the nation were exhilarated when they heard the results.

Barack Obama was named the 44th pres-ident of the United States. The question is,

now that the election ended 11 months ago, where is the excitement for the is-sues at hand? Where did the enthusiasm go after Obama was named president?“Interest in politics has dropped dra-

matically,” Steven Greene, an associate professor in public and international af-fairs, said. “Everybody loves an election, and young people especially were excited about Barack Obama. People have much less

interest in the day-to-day nature of govern-ment and politics.”Greene said students and the general popula-

tion should be more interested in what happens after public officials are elected and that it is important to stay involved.

“Now is when it really matters,” Greene said. “What Barack Obama and Congress do

about health care, energy, the environment and the economy have a huge effect on all of our

lives. We should be paying attention.”One of the most debated issues at the moment is

Obama’s health care reform proposal, which has tempers flaring on both sides.

“Health care is a highly debated issue so people are getting really fired up about it,” Ches McDow-ell, president of College Republicans, said.

Though Greene said he has heard the debate

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In addition to speaking about his experience as an astronaut, General Duke will be presenting an Astronaut Scholarship to NC State senior Brittany Boudreaux. This year, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation awarded

seventeen $10,000 scholarships to students majoring in engineering or natural or applied science. You will learn more about the Astronaut

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in his classroom, it doesn’t seem to be gripping the stu-dent body as a whole.

“My guess is that most students just don’t see health care as an issue that personally affects them that much,” Greene said. “Most are young and healthy and have never paid a health insurance premium them-selves. It’s hard to get peo-ple energized about an issue they only see as affecting them years down the road.”

McDow-ell, a junior in pol it i-cal science, agrees say-ing “people a re more concerned with what affects them immediate-ly instead o f w h a t can happen years from now. However, both Greene and McDowell agree that students should be taking a more active role in the health care debate as it will affect them more than they realize.

“If you worry about what this country will be like in coming years, you need to be concerned about the health care debate,” Greene said. “Students will gradu-ate and start paying health insurance premiums. If we don’t do something, they will keep increasing at as-tronomical rates. What most people don’t realize is that the increased costs of health insurance ultimately come out in wages.”

Some students think the University has a responsi-bility to educate students and bring the debate about

health care and other issues to the students.

“The University could defi-nitely do more to bring these issues to campus and keep stu-dents informed,” Erin Whit-ford, freshman in manage-ment, said. “I don’t feel that I am very informed on the health care debate, although I would like to be.”

Jason Belch, junior in edu-cation, said the University is “more interested in bringing figures, such as Tucker Max, here, which suggests that there is no pressing need to bring current political issues to campus.”

Greene said the University responds more to student in-

terest rather than driv-ing student interest. McDowell, however, s a i d t h e University should still be taking a more active role in pro-moting this i s sue a nd

spreading awareness about the health care debate to students.

“We learn a lot of things that we are never going to use again. I am never going to use calculus or chemistry again,” McDow-ell said. “The University should take an active roll in teaching us about things we are actually going to use in the future.”

McDowell suggested students can get involved in the debate about health care and other issues outside of University events.

“Go to town hall meetings, ask questions, make sure your senators have read the bill,” McDowell said. “We need to learn more about what’s going on with health care.”

President Obama’s health care reform bill, known as H.R. 3200, can be viewed in its entirety at www.opencongress.org.

HEALTHcontinued from page 5

LifEsTyLEsUniversity to host Dog Olympics

The University will hold its 18th Annual Dog Olympics Oct. 3. on Moore Square in downtown Raleigh.Faculty members of the College of Veterinary Medicine will judge the event and award prizes to the pooches who earn gold, silver and bronze medals. Dogs have the opportunity to win medals in athletic and nonathletic events, such as limbo, best trick, best beggar, Frisbee toss, high jump, longest tail, wiener toss and best howler. The event will also host booths from breed and shelter rescue groups, as well as refreshments for both humans and canines and a free microchip clinic. The American Kennel Club will also have a demonstration on dog agility, as well as sponsor a Canine Good Citizen testing program. Requirements for participants of the event are that dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and be at least four months old with current vaccinations.

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Concert to benefit AIDS services

The Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus will hold a concert honoring North Carolina Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Pride Friday at 8 p.m. at the Longview Center on South Person Street in Raleigh.TGMC will also have the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte and Evelyn McCauley of the Durhman Savoyards as their special guests. Each chorus will perform songs, such as “Brave Souls and Dreamers.”Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.A portion of the proceeds from this concert will go toward The Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina.

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TimELinE of 2009’s HEALTH cArE LEgisLATion

fEbruAryFeb. 26: Obama’s first budget seeks $634 billion over the course of 10 years as a down payment for health care.

mAyMay 12: Senators are considering limiting, but not eliminating, the tax-free status of employer-provided health care benefits to help pay for health care plan.

May 14: House Democrats craft a plan that would require all Americans to carry health insurance and would help families with incomes of less than $88,000 pay the health care premiums.

May 21: Sen. Max Baucus, a Democrat from Montana and chairman of Senate Finance Committee, said illegal immigrants will not be entitled to medical insurance under the health bill.

mArcHMarch 5: Obama hosts a summit on health care at the White House to start off his campaign for health care reform.

March 10: Obama’s budget director, Peter Orszag, rejects congressional demands for specifics on health care, telling lawmakers that deciding how the money is spent is largely up to them.

junEJune 9: Obama proposes budget rules that would allow Congress to borrow tens of billions of dollars to jump-start health care.

June 17: American Medical Association said it will work with Obama and agrees to the possibility of having a public option insurance.

June 20: The pharmaceutical industry agrees to spend $80 billion through the next 10 years improving Medicare drug benefits and bear the cost of Obama’s health care legislation.

June 28: The Obama administration suggests Obama would break a campaign promise and raise taxes on people earning less than $250,000 to support his health care plan.

sEpTEmbErSept. 2: Obama announces plans to address to a joint session of Congress on health care on Sept. 9.

Sept. 16, Baucus unveiled the official plan for revamping health care.

Sept. 17. White house announced $25 million in grants to reduce medical malpractice lawsuits.

juLyJuly 15: The Senate health committee approved a plan to change health care by a 13 to 10 vote.

July 18: Obama says his health care revamp is financially feasible, but an analysis by congressional budget experts of emerging House legislation says it would increase deficits by $239 billion over the following 10 years.

July 29: Obama travels to Raleigh for a town hall meeting.

July 31: Democrats narrowly pass health care legislation through the House Energy and Commerce Committee by a vote of 31-28.

AugusTAug. 2: White House adviser Larry Summers said he can’t rule out a tax on middle-class Americans to pay for Obama’s health care plan.

Aug. 3: White House representatives said Obama remains opposed to tax increase for families with incomes less than $250,000.

Aug. 5: In Indiana, Obama said he was determined to get an overhaul of the health care system before the end of the year and possibly without bipartisan support.

Aug. 16: Obama administration members suggest the administration is ready to abandon the idea of supplying a government-run option for health insurance as part of a new health care system.

Aug. 18: White House spokesman Robert Gibbs, and an alumnus of the University, reassured the public that the Obama administration has not shifted its goals on health care reform or distanced itself from a government-run public insurance option.

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With three of its top-seeded seniors from last year gradu-ated, the men’s tennis team is left with a team short on ex-perience this season, but with two fall tournaments complete, coach Jon Choboy is pleased with the intensity the team has shown.

“What I like about this right now is the fact that they seem to come together as a team,” Choboy said. “There seems to be guys who understand the team concept, and if that isn’t there, they aren’t going to be successful. They are coming out and pushing each other everyday.

With three freshmen, four sophomores, two juniors and one senior, the men’s tennis team has to work hard to re-build after losing talent.

According to Choboy, he doesn’t consider this a rebuild-ing year, but just another year with plenty of youth.

“I don’t really know if there is a term for it, but it’s just play-ers graduate and you have new players,” Choboy said. “We have some young guys in there but they are good young guys. It’s just a matter of time before they hit the ground running. I like youth; they will work hard and come in with lots of energy.”

The Pack opened its fall sea-son two weeks ago, when senior

Frideric Prandecki, junior Rob Lowe and redshirt freshman Will Rolinson participated in the University of Virginia Clas-sic Sept. 11-13.

The team fell short during most of its matches, yet had the chance to gain early match experience.

On Sept. 18, several more members of the team traveled to Travelers Rest, S.C. to com-pete in the Cliff Falls Classic. Sophomore Jamie Pulgar won both of his singles matches dur-ing the Classic. He said that the team is working hard to help the new players.

“I think at this point of the season we are working on con-ditioning,” Pulgar said. “I have been practicing hard, doing my best to teach the new freshman we want to work hard this sea-son.”

Freshman David Thompson made his first appearance for the Wolfpack in South Caro-lina, defeating all of his compe-tition. Thompson participated in Junior Wimbledon this year and was a top recruit.

With such strong young players, as opposed to strong seniors from the previous sea-son, the dynamic has shifted dramatically, according to sophomore Akash Gujarati.

“Last year our top three se-niors were really good, and everyone else wasn’t so sure of the role they played on the team,” Gujarati said. “Now we have to stand up and make it count; everyone knows what they need to do. I love the spirit of the team; everyone’s working really hard.”

Gujarati, who didn’t see many matches last year, is ready

to step up and make an impact on the team, he said. Gujarati also participated in the Cliff Falls Classic, defeating all of his opponents.

I just want to go out there and just play tennis without think-ing about the result,” Gujarati said.

“I need to settle down and

play my game, which I didn’t do last year. I need to get into my role on this team.”

The men’s tennis team is now preparing for the All-American

Championship, which will be held the first week of October in Tulsa, Okla.

Pack plays tournaments, prepares freshmen for springMEN’S TENNIS

Men’s tennis team works hard to get young team ready for season

Jen HankinDeputy Sports Editor

JONATHAN STEPHENS/TECHNICIAN FILE PHOTOJaime Pulgar, a sophomore, returns a serve from Georgia Tech during the ACC Tournament at the end of last season. Pulgar said he is focused on helping the men’s tennis team’s younger members become acclimated to college play.

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Men’s soccer climbs the standingsAfter a 5-1 win against Campbell and a 1-1 tie against No. 4 Maryland, the men’s soccer team continues its stay in the top-25 for the third straight week. The team is ranked as high as 16th in one of four national soccer polls.

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Women’s basketball to visit Virgin IslandsUnder new coach Kellie Harper, the women’s basketball team will travel to the 10th Annual USVI Paradise Jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The tournament will take place Nov. 20 – 28, 2009. The three-day tournament features Division I women’s teams, including Mississippi State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Rutgers, San Diego State, South Carolina and Texas. The tournament annually showcases stiff NCAA talent and several teams have later advanced to the elite eight in recent years.

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athletic schedule

Quote of the day

“There seems to be guys who

understand the team concept,

and if that isn’t there, they aren’t going to be successful.”Men’s tennis coach Jon

Choboy

coming soonThursday: A preview of the women’s soccer game against VirginiaFriday: A preview of the football game against PittsburghMonday: A recap of the football game against Pittsburgh

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Saturdayvolleyball vs. georgia tech Atlanta, Ga., 7 p.m.

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men’s golf in the ping-golfweek preview Gold Mountain Golf Club, Bremerton, Wash., All day

* Student Wolfpack Club event

Ray Michele holding his ground for Pack defense

Chadwick O’ConnellStaff Writer

After allowing only 28 points total over its first three games, the defensive unit for the Wolfpack foot-ball team looks to continue the same intensity that was brought to the field in its first three contests. The de-fense has not missed a beat despite a season-ending in-jury to star linebacker Nate Irving before the season.

A major reason for the continued hustle and suc-cess is the leadership shown by middle linebacker Ray Michel. The redshirt se-nior is tied for second on the team in total tackles and was the leading tack-ler on defense in the 2008 campaign with 102 tackles.

As a middle linebacker, Michel is responsible for leading the defensive unit by making them all aware of any defensive switches or checks needed before the snap of the football. It is Mi-chel’s role to make sure the defense is on the same page concerning different play calls and coverage schemes.

Redshirt freshman line-

backer Terrell Manning said the middle linebacker position is crucial to the success of the team.

“It is the captain of the de-fense. He’s in charge of making the calls and checks,” Manning said.

Not only is Michel a leader on the field, he is also one in the meeting rooms and while studying film for the next op-ponent. Players use the meet-ings and film room to gain a better understanding of op-posing offenses. They also use them to ensure they are on the same page with one another about assignments and types of coverage to use.

Manning said Michel’s lead-ership includes his efforts both on and off the field.

“He has been a great leader on the field and in the meeting room,” Manning said. “I try to improve my game off watching him.”

Dave Wannstedt, coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers – who the Pack will play this weekend – was quick to point out the ath-leticism on State’s defense dur-ing his weekly press conference. He gave credit to the defense as a solid, playmaking squad.

The success of the defense depends on the leadership and how hard players work in prac-tice. It takes players like Michel

leading by example to show the younger players what it takes to win.

Michel said he focuses on leading with his play, not his words.

“I’m more of a leader by ex-ample. I am not a real vocal leader,” Michel said. “I just lead by my actions and they speak for themselves.”

Michel and the rest of the

Pack defense must now pre-pare for the contest this week-end against Pitt, a team some consider a favorite to win the Big East crown. After the Pitt game, the Pack begins its ACC schedule.

Michel said he expects his defense to be prepared for Sat-urday’s game.

“We are ready, we will get to-gether as a whole and get ready

for it,” Michel said.The solid play of the defen-

sive unit can be attributed to players such as Michel who are working hard on and off the field to better their play and the success of the unit as a whole.

“I feel great about this year,” Michel said. “Guys are actually busting their butts in practice.”

Middle linebacker excelling in senior year

The N.C. State football team starts this season with four straight home games, and will play eight games total at the friendly confines of Carter-Finley Stadium.

Not only does this give the team the benefit of crowd sup-port, but coach Tom O’Brien noted before the season that the schedule will help the team

deal with the rough economy.

“Lee Fowler was a smart man. He saw the economy coming

down and decided to have eight home games so we don’t travel,” O’Brien said. “We’ll play eight here; we’ll take the bus to Wake Forest. We’ll bus to Virginia Tech; we only take two airplane trips, so I’m sav-ing money here this year.”

In addition to players and coaches, N.C. State Athletics provides transportation and lodging for the team’s weight staff, sports medicine staff, doctors, equipment staff, aca-demic support staff, the Ath-letic Director and Sports Ad-ministrator.

A plethora of equipment is also taken to all road games including players’ equipment, coaches and support staff ap-parel, game supplies, four trunks full of backup equip-ment and repair supplies, trainers’ equipment, and two trunks with extra shoes.

Rather than flying to close destinations, which would have been an option in a more forgiving economic climate, Associate Athletic Director for Business and Finance Di-ane Moose said the team will take a bus.

“It will all depend on how far we are traveling. The best example I can give is a bus trip to Virginia Tech will cost ap-proximately $10,000 while a charter air trip to Virginia Tech will cost approximately $75,000,” Moose said.

“We will be busing for the 2009 game versus Virginia Tech.”

However, driving to schools such as Florida State and Bos-ton College — schools at either end of the ACC’s range - is not a viable option. Money will be taken out of the school’s aux-iliary funds to book the trip.

Despite this, the team will have the fewest miles traveled to road games among area schools.

BreNt KitcheN/techNiciAN File photoLinebacker Ray Michel charges into the play in a game against South Carolina Sept. 3.

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Note: Distances were calculated as straight line distances between cities using Google Maps rounded to the nearest 10 miles.

STORy By brent kitchen | gRAPHIC By nettie fisher

N.C. STATERaleIgh, N.C.team city Distance (mi)Wake Forest Winston Salem, N.C. 90Boston College Chestnut Hill, Mass. 610Florida State Tallahassee, FL 500Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 140

ToTal 1340

UNC CHAPEL HILLChapel hIll, N.C.team city Distance (mi)Connecticut Storrs, CT 550georgia Tech Atlanta, GA 340Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 120Boston College Chestnut Hill, Mass. 610N.C. State Raleigh, N.C. 20

ToTal 1640

DUKEDURhaM, N.C.team city Distance (mi)Army West Point, NY 460Kansas Lawrence, Kansas 920N.C. State Raleigh, N.C. 20Virginia Charlottesville, VA 140UNC Chapel Hill, N.C. 10Miami Coral Gables, FL 720

ToTal 2270WAKE FORESTWINSToN-SaleM, N.C.team city DistanceBoston College Chestnut Hill 650Clemson Clemson, S.C. 180Navy Annapolis, Maryland 280georgia Tech Atlanta, GA 290Duke Durham, N.C. 70

ToTal 1470compiled By BreNt KitcheN