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Vice Chancellor Tom Staflord adds routes discusses students, shark teeth Transportation ofi‘icials hope new and Shoelaces. routes and route changes will improve the Wolfline. Jerry Moore 5raj)rReporter Angelena Thomas NC. State Vice Chancellor for Student StaffReporter Affairs Tom Stafford likes to write on bathroom stalls. Wolfline buses travel along designated But in his case, it’s not vandalism; it’s paths, stopping only at designated official university business. Wolfline stops. This fall you will see the Stafford’s spotless yet cozy office in red and white buses with blackpinstripes Holladay Hall features two desks with more often and in more places. Changes polished, pink Tennessee marble tops — in Wolfline services have increased the slabs that once served as dormitory bath— number ofpick—up locations and route room partitions. frequency. “Look, I’m in my stall,” Stafford says The Wolfline’s goals are to provide bus as he reclines in his chair between the services for students, staff and faculty glossy desktops. “Sometimes students on the main campus, Centennial Cam- don’t believe me, but ifyou look closely pus and the College ofVeterinary Med- on the underside, you actually see some icine. It also provides bus services for old names somebody carved in there.” those without parking permits who use Few things last longer than etched graf- Park-n-Ride lots and live in official uni- fiti, but Stafford has become one ofthose versity housing. figures on the university’s landscape. “Each year we try to redesign and im- . His ties to NCSU date back to 1966, prove the system,” said Iack Tucci, assis— when he earned a master’s degree in tant transit manager for the Trans— guidance and personnel services. After Tom Stafford, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, shows off a coffee mug emblazoned with his department’s motto. portation Department. earning a doctorate in higher education Staffphoto byMatthew Huffman According to Tucci, this fall there were administration at Florida State, Stafford several changes made. returned to Raleigh in 1971 and has held make contact with students no matter he still struggles to find the right balance ees who best exemplify this ideal, and he Transportation added a new route his current position since 1985. what they’re doing.” between spending time with students almost always uses the phrase when called Centennial Shuttle Route 3 that Sharp silver hair gives away that he’s Stafford is particularly fond of show- and fulfilling his administrative respon- speaking to groups of students, parents provides service from Centennial Cam- been around a while; even so, he looks ing up at events when he’s not expect- sibilities. When in doubt, he says he tries and alumni. pus to Cates Avenue on the main cam- significantly younger than his 60 years. ed. to err on the side of students. The better parts of Stafford’s days are pus. Centennial Shuttle Route 3 also pro- His lean, wiry frame evidences that he’s “Ofcourse I’m invited to a lot ofevents, “A lot ofvice Chancellors or vice pres- spent out of the office making ap- vides service to Carmichael Gym and in better shape than most students on but even when I’m not speaking or in— idents would spend a lot oftime offcam- pearances, conversing with students and the two Student Centers. It runs Monday campus. volved with the program, I like to attend. pus,” Stafford says. “I do some of that, showing them he cares about what they through Friday with the exception ofof- It’s a good thing Stafford takes care of Number one, I like students, and I like to but my primary interest is on the cam- care about. But it’s not all fun and games. ficial university holidays. himself because he’s supposed to keep be around students. Ifyou felt otherwise, pus. I try to spend a significant amount The most difficult part of Stafford’s job Also, to allow E.S. King Village resi- up with, and even stay ahead of, 30,000 you shouldn’t be in this kind of work.” of my time attending events that stu- rears its head when a student dies. dents to get to and from Centennial college students. He has to be prepared Mike Giancola, director ofthe univer- dents have organized.” Stafford, working with campus chap- Campus on theWolfline, Southeast Loop for impromptu campus events, contro- sity’s Center for Student Leadership, Stafford also coordinates orientation lains, must notify the student’s parents — Route 8 has been changed. Transporta- versies or protests, but the unpre— ' Ethics and Public Service, often works sessions for new staff members twice a something he dreads. tion officials said it now continues dictability doesn’t phase him. with Stafford on student—related issues. year and hosts an annual end-of-the- “When you’re dealing with a family af- straight up Gorman Street instead ofus— “One ofthe things I really like about my “It seems like he’s everywhere,” Gian— year award ceremony. At these and oth— ter a death, it’s just very hard,” Stafford ing Dan Allen Drive. Services are also job is that no two days are exactly alike,” cola says. “What strikes me is that, for an er events, he often cites the “accidental” says. “The most difficult situation is when running every 15 minutes instead of Stafford says. “I always have things sched- administrator of his level, he makes a motto ofthe Department ofStudent Af- a student has committed suicide. There every 30 minutes. uled that I have to do, but every day great effort to be approachable. He’s the fairs: “Students first.” are just so many dimensions to it when Wolfline also has a new Avent Ferry there’s something unexpected that comes way for students to get their voice to the “Originally I didn’t intend for it to be a student commits suicide. It’s difficult for route called Avent Ferry 1A Reverse. Ac- up.” chancellor.” a motto, but after I used it for a year or me to deal with the reaction because the cording to Transportation officials, “At Administrators and student leaders Stafford serves as an accessible link di- so it just became that,” Stafford says. “A parents just go absolutely to pieces.” peak hours, there are riders on [the] can’t say enough about Stafford’s out- rectly to the top, NCSU Chancellor couple years ago the chancellor was in— Stafford credits physical fitness for Avent Ferry route who get left because it going and seemingly omnipresent na— Marye Anne Fox She’s as impressed as the vited to speak to parents at orientation, helping him deal with the difficulties and is full by the time it gets close to Main ture. He shows up everywhere — drama others with his devotion to campus issues. and she told the group that was the mot- unpleasantness sometimes associated Campus. We have addressed the problem productions, Student Government meet- “Tom Stafford is a great friend of the to for the Division of Student Affairs.” with his job. He usually forgoes lunch in by adding a reverse route that will reach ings, varsity and intramural sporting NC. State students,” Fox says. “I most “1 actually had a list ofabout 10 sayings, favor of a trip to thegym for a midday these riders first.” events. admire his willingness to go to bat for but I guess this was the one that stuck. workout. In addition, the Avent Ferry Route and “It’s his job to be involved, but he re- student issues and to spend long hours When I realized that it had become our “Your success in life with your job, the Centennial—ES. King routes were ally does go out of his way to be at attending student events and support— motto, I tried to take full advantage of your family, your academics, your activ— canceled because ofthe low quantity of events,” Student Body President Michael ing student organizations.” it.” . ities —— will depend in a significant way riders. Anthony says. “He makes an effort to Despite his experience, Stafford admits Now he gives out awards to employ- Finally, students and faculty once again See STAFFORD page3 have the Park-n-Ride option at Kmart lo— cated at Western Boulevard and Blue Ridge Road. On the rocks Fire damages poultry facility, Iason Hales, a freshman in computer science, said, “I’ve been riding Kmart Park—n—Ride all semester and I’ve only kills 2,000 birds been late to class one time.” E.S. King Village Route 4, which pro— A fire at the poultry sciencefacility known, researchers said that the damage to the vides service to the Kmart Park-n—Ride, located on Lake Wheeler Road killed $300,000 facility is serious. also services Westgrove, E.S. King Vil— Brake, who has been at NCSU 2,000 birds Tuesday morning as a student, lage, the Arboretum and Main Campus. researcher and faculty member, was complet— According to Transportation, the ES. News StaffReport ing research on birds and phosphorus levels KingVillage Route 4 comes twice as fre— when the fire occurred. quently, arriving every 15 minutes in- Officials suggest an electrical malfunction caused “One of our issues in North Carolina agri- stead of every 30 minutes. a fire that damaged an NC. State research barn culture, obviously, is lowering phosphorous pol- Awaiting a bus nearly 10 minutes be— and killed thousands ofchickens Tuesday morn- lution in our rivers and runoff,” said Brake in a hind schedule on Centennial Campus ing. WRAL report. “We actually had birds in this near the Venture Center, engineering According to John Brake, NCSU researcher house that had no added phosphorus in the doctoral student Rajeev Ramanath said and professor ofpoultry science, the facility lo— feed.” he has noticed a significant change in cated on Lake Wheeler Road is a part ofwhat is Though Brake had completed much of the the quality of customer service since last Freshman Ana Marchena takes a moment to enjoy sketching at the considered one of the largest broiler/breeder research and is able to continue, 2,000 birds year. Ramanath also said, “The timing rock garden near Tucker Beach.Staffphoto byjenn/‘ferDa/e research programs in the world. were killed in the blaze that destroyed the 15-year— Though the exact amount ofdamage is still un- old building. See WOLFLINE page3

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TECHNICIAN’S VIEW Russia and the U.S. play chess Marijuana mayor mayhem After hearing Pres- of storming Iraq. In essence, the United Russia and would not, under any cir— Russia’s approval A Santa Cruz, Calif, mayorand ruled last year that this decision in 1996 ident Bush’s re- States needs Russia’s approval and itvir- cumstance, bargain for dundant speech tually has U.N. support. against Iraq. I wish I could say I was re— other city government ofi‘icials does not defend citizens against federal prosecution, so the DEA had every legal advocating imme— But you give a little to get a little. Russ- assured, but the Bush administration has gathered Tuesdayfor a marijuana right to seize the plants. diate military ac- ian officials, albeit a lower level than the tirelessly been flaunting and pushing for , giveaway. With medicinal uses of marijuana be— tion in Iraq, the sly always-mute Putin, have already ex— the world to unite against Hussein. I’m ing an important topic of discussion in but worrisome pressed their country’s intentions on afraid they will take whatever path they Whether or not you agree with the laws California, the story made headlines, and Russian President scoring some sort ofdeal with the Unit- need to fulfill their desires, no matter of an area, if you choose to serve as an some citizens were understandably up— Vladimir Putin re— ed States. Russia can’t have the U.S. con- how wicked and contradictory to our elected official of the region, you have set. However, the law is final, even ifthey taliated with a bel- demning their military operations; it’s ideals. Bush has already threatened the an obligation to uphold and abide by disagree with it, and if the Corrals are Andrew Dugan licose lecture ofhis bad business for a nation desperately United Nations with the curse of irrele— these laws. Apparently, this standard of indeed guilty of the intention to dis— StafjrColumnist own. According to seeking foreign investors. So, the former vancy should the body not adopt tough duty doesn’t apply to leaders of Santa tribute marijuana, they are responsible Putin, the former Soviet Union is asking for a “wink” by resolutions with even tougher conse- Cruz, Calif, who chose to protest a fed— for the consequences of their actions. satellite country ofGeorgia has been of- the U.S. when Russian bombs start drop— quences against the rogue nation. And eral raid of a cannabis collection by par— Area leaders should either work to stand fering terrorists refuge and, in the name ping on Georgia, and Washington will if he is willing to turn a legislative body ticipating in a gathering to give away loyal to the laws they were chosen to up— of combating terrorism, must feel the get their own"‘wink” when bombs start into a legislative body resting in peace medical marijuana. This issue at hand is hold or should demonstrate their ob- wrath of the Russian military. dropping on Baghdad. (bad pun, I know), then I fear he is up to not about the decriminalization or le— jection in a more dignified way. He also added he was opposed to any I hope such a scenario, knowing it ful- the idea ofletting one lone president, no galization of marijuana. Instead the Richard Meyer, spokesman for the San unilateral United States action against ly plausible, creates a sense of disgust in matter how enlightened, suffer Russia’s problem with this event concerns the Francisco bureau ofthe DEA, questioned Iraq. your stomach. Bigger and more power- fury. fact that Mayor Christopher Krohn —— the rationale ofthe leaders, saying,“What Well, the United States, not to be out— ful nations have a responsibility to lead Meanwhile, President Shevardnadze a town leader and representative along kind of message are city officials sending done, came back with a statement not the world, not trade off the smaller na— denounced Russia’s war ambitions as un— with members of the city council and to the youth of Santa Cruz? The law of all too different from Russia’s. First, that tions in some sort of perverse Monopoly substantiated threats and mocked Putin two former mayors, decided to protest the land is that marijuana is an illegal Russia should understand the imminent game. And to even think of Georgia as a for daring to use the Sept. 11 excuse (an against the decision of the Drug En— drug. We will enforce those laws. You danger Saddam Hussein holds and terrorist nation is to contradict what we excuse many world leaders are using to forcement Administration. Although cannot pick and choose what laws ap- should ally itselfwith the United States. know to be true. Georgian President Ed— get rid of their enemies). The president Krohn himself never physically touched ply to you and those that don’t.” Consider it all in the name of fighting uard Shevardnadze is one ofthe strongest then expressed his faith in the United any of the marijuana being distributed, Meyer is completely accurate in his terrorism. and most fair leaders within the quag- States and that theywill protect him, de— he was unsure as to whether he would statement. Although Krohn and others And, the United States said it opposes mire of former Soviet states. He served spite the talk of a sellout. His hope is be arrested or not. do not agree with the laws in place, it is any unilateral action against Georgia. as Soviet foreign minister to Gorbachev commendable and it is my prayer that Demonstrators are protesting the still their responsibility to uphold the Political wheeling and dealing is about and helped bring the Cold War to a halt. the United States rewards his faith with DEA’s raid ofa local farm and the arrest law and serve as a community example. to get 10 times worse, ifthe implied or so— He has beefed up his security around his the protection and respect he deserves. A the owners two weeks ago, which re— To effectively convey disapproval of thought “natural” solution takes place. borders to prevent any fugitive terror— pre-emptive policy is already a bold and moved three rifles, a shotgun and 167 the DEA’s actions, Krohn could have cho— The United States needs Russia’s support ists from entering, and the United States unheard—of move, but trading off na— budding marijuana‘plants, according to sen to include comments in his cam— in this Iraq matter because Russia is on even has its own troops in Georgia, train- tions as though they were pawns on our the NewYork Times. The farm belonged paign platform, but he should not have the UN. Security Council. The other na- ing the military in an effort to purge chessboard is simply wrong. to Michael and Valerie Corral, who openly accepted the violation ofthe laws. tions (besides ourselves) are Britain, Chi— themselves of the Chechen rebels. helped draft California’s 1996 medical Elected officials should follow the laws of na and France. Britain has already Washington was not quick to pick up By the way, anyone up for playing marijuana initiative Proposition 215. Va— the community that they have decided to counted itselfin on the fight and the oth— on the idea of sacrificing Russia, thank- chess? E—mail Andrew at abdugan@uni— lerie Corral claims,“We’re here to help dy- represent and be respectful of the ac- er two nations need just a little cajoling. fully. U.S. Undersecretary of State John tyncsuedu tojoin his new league, in which ing people,” while DEA official Will tions ofhigher agencies. If Krohn strong- Furthermore, the pressure will really Bolton insisted last week that the Unit— all members oftheRepublican Partyare his Glaspy stated, “What you really have in ly opposed the action, he did not have mount if Russia decides to vote in favor ed States fully condemns any action by pawns. California are people fattening their to resort to such a public show, degrad— pocketbooks under the disguise ofmed— ing the status of his title and making a Write to [email protected] icine.” The United States Supreme Court mockery of the DEA.

Stress stinks, but what will help us? Clothes call I can’t tell you how According to an article in the New York ways to handle stress is through time Don’t judge a shouldn’t that be OK? stressed out I am. I Times, for the last five years, more than management. Actually, that’s just an an- book by its cover. It’s one thing to say, “Oh, what a freak, have an important 80 percent of campuses have recorded a noying buzz word teachers, professors It’s not what’s on she has such a big nose.” That’s some- weekly dinner lec- very significant increase in serious psy- and parents use to shun us, isn’t it? the outside that thing you can’t exactly help. But it isn’t ture series to pre- chological problems. More and more Forget to do a homework assignment -—- counts but what’s as though you’re stuck With the same set pare for, e-mails to students are reporting to their on—cam— blame time management. Drink all your on the inside. Al- of clothes from birth. You govern what write about the pus counseling center to help them cope beers before the football game even ways wash behind you wear; therefore you should take full Transportation with the massive amounts of stress that starts? Time management’s fault again. your ears. Now responsibility for all comments made Department, three college places on them. I guess it’s pret— OK, perhaps there is a lot to be said for how many times when trying to wear a J.Lo-esque see— hours of market- ty easy to understand how we get this organization. Finding out when you have have you heard through number to chemistry class. Not Zack Medford ing reading to do, way. time to do something, devoting specific Season Hughes those statements that it won’t get you a few extra points on Stafj‘Columnist four chapters to College is about questions. Back in high periods of time toward specific activi- Stafl’Colurnnist before? If you’ve that test study in a business school, you could get stressed out think— ties, and actually following through on lived as long as I When we buy clothes, we buy into the book I don’t even ing, “Which college am I going to get in your schedule does indeed help lower have, a grand old age of 17 years, you’ve image that the company creates. For in- own, a flag football game and a column to?” and, “Will that girl who has to sit levels of stress. heard them more times than you care to stance, when I buy a pair ofjeans from to writef The worst part about it? I’m not next to me on the bus tell everyone that It’s no surprise 40 percent of college stu— count. And if you’re anything like me, Abercrombie, immediately after putting nearly as stressed as many students. I forgot to put on deodorant?” College dents binge drink. To some, it’sjust about you don’t believe a word of it. Well, ex— them on, I expect to be surrounded by For almost one-third ofthe kids on cam- is when things start to get even more se- the only way to forget about the 65— cept for that last part — keep those ears shirtless, sweaty guys and be whisked puses across the United States, the hor— rious. Instead of worrying about which pound backpack full of work we have scrubby—cleanl away to an exotic locale. It never works, rible overwhelming sense ofnever being college you get into, it’s which grad school waiting for us when we get home. Grant- How is it possible to have drilled into but I continue to try my luck anyway. done with your work is a daily thing. You will consider you? What grant program ed if you can’t remember whether you our heads such clichEs as those listed People who buy Abercrombie are peo- know the feeling. You look at your books will you apply to? Are there going to be peed in your closet or puked in your re- above, when sayings like, “Clothes make ple who like the idea ofshirtless, sweaty piled next to you on your desk, you see anyjobs open when you get out of col— frigerator, you probably won’t be wor— the man,” are still floating around the at- guys, or at least like the idea of being the huge stack of papers and you say to lege? Instead of worrying about the de- rying about your 38—page Shakespeare mosphere? Someone’s got to be wrong one. On another side of the fashion, yourself, “I can’t do this.” It’s like trying odorant thing, you’ll be worried about paper due in two days. I don’t think that’s here, and it’s probably that person right when I creep into Hot Topic to buy a to run a marathon, and sometimes you whether this girl you’re with will make a going to cut it though. over there. Yeah, that’s right, I’m talkin’ . “boy does high school suck” shirt, (yes, get so fed up with the little progress good wife, or if she’ll ever forget her de- Instead ofturning to drinking, (or at the to you. It is perfectly acceptable to judge I had one, and yes, it did) it is with hopes you’re making, you give up. This situation odorant. It all piles up. very least, before turning to heavy drink- a person by what they wear. After all, is that I will have the power to rave with is getting worse. Studies have found that one of the best ing), we, as tomorrow’s future, need to that not the entire purpose ofthe cloth— the best of‘em by the shirt on my chest. consider our other options. The best way ing upon our backs (besides that whole The purchase ofyour very underwear is to eliminate stress though? Just take it Jerry Moore Matthew Pelland warmth and protection thing)? Isn’t it a commitment to uphold the ideals ofa easy! meant to present ourselves to the world Victo- TECHNICIAN Editors in Chief label, whether it be voluptuous Remember that movie, Ofi’ice Space? A as individuals? To make a statement ria’s Secret or frisky Frederick’s of Hol- THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY stunning testament to the beauty of‘chill— about our likes, our dislikes, our hopes, lywood. You buy clothes that fit your ing out,’ it has a very clear message. Life dreams and goals? To tempt? To tantalize? personality. Ayren Jackson Matthew Huffman is just too short to freak out about every To reveal? Or to hide and shut ourselves Like a peacock to its feathers, so we News Editor Photography Editor little thing. Taking some time every day off from the cruel realities of daily life? show our colors to the world. Clothes around telling Anna Edens Amy Bissinger devoted to simply sitting Our clothes are a billboard ofwho we are not just threads to cover our backs, playing some Opinion Editor Copy Desk Chief stories with your friends, are. They are meant to be looked at, pon— they are statements, proclamations: “I video games or shooting some b-ball dered, even laughed at by our fellow hu- am Doc Marten, hear me roar!” Now Steve Thompson Amber Daughtry (outside of the school) helps alleviate man beings. They are an exciting form of that is one boot that is meant to be Sports Editor Advertising Manager some of the everyday stress we have to advertisement, one that we get to change judged by its cover. deal with. Just remember, after a test is every day. Why, it’s like putting on a new Joel Isaac Frady Dwayne Baker over, it’sover. Don’t worry about it any- Arts e’e EntertainmentEditor Business Manager identity every time you wake up! You You can turn your copy ofTechnician into more. You have other things to worry can go from college burn to class-A pro— a variety oflovely clothing items. Everyone John Carr Krystal Pittman about. That chick’s not giving you the fessional with a simple flick of a shirt. knows about newspaper hats, butfor a Graphics Editor Classifieds Manager time of clay? Forget about it! You’ve got And this is what people will see you as, smock dress or parka pattern, e-mail plenty of time left, plenty more peanuts what they will measure you by. Why [email protected]. Mark McLawhorn Pawel Spychala inlthe candy bar that is life. 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The unsigned editorials what it’s like —— I’m right there with you asked about her last menstrual period, constipation and appendicitis, but pain that appear on the editorial page are the opinion of paper and are the responsibility ofthe editors in buddy. sexual activity and whether there is any in a sexually active patient could be from chief. Technician (USPS 455-050) is the official student—run newspaper ofNC. State University chance ofpregnancy. While students may a sexually transmitted disease or eCtopic and is published every Monday through Friday throughout the academic year from August through Zack used to get so stressed out he turned May except during holidays and examination periods. Copyright 2002 by the Student Media be annoyed answering these questions, pregnancy. Taking an accurate sexual Authority. All rights reserved. To receive permission for reproduction, please write the editors in to voodoo. E-mail him [email protected] the reasons for asking them are med- and menstrual history can be the differ- to learn how it turned out. chief. Subscription cost is $100 per year. Printed by the News 8r Observer, Raleigh, N.C. ically important. See FORUM page 3 4 STAFFORD is covered with colorful coins FORUM and pregnancy for a woman seek- mindset mutates a healthy and the corner of 34th and units around the so correct appreciation for free mar— Ganymede. The engineering is continuedfrom page from military continuedfrom page 2' ing care in Student Health are country. central to making the correct di- kets into a sort of deification. daunting, the market uncertain, on how you feel, emotionally as Stafford shows off a small, or- ence in making or not making an agnosis, as are ordering appro- Then when the human -— there— the risks non-negligible and the well as physically,” Stafford says. nate wooden box that protects accurate diagnosis priate tests with the physical fore imperfect — marketplace economics almost prohibitive. “I think it’s important for every some ofhis most treasured coins. When a woman is pregnant, exam, and then treating the pa- fails to deliver boundless treas- These factors will eventually be student to develop a commitment “These are the special ones be- physical exams mayvary from the tient with care and efficiency. We ure, a scapegoat is enlisted. All overcome, to be sure, but NASA to a fit lifestyle. I’m not training cause they’re from the chairman nonpregnant exam, and some lab at the Student Health Center ask too frequently, the scapegoat is can hardlybe said to have thwart- to be a competitive athlete, but I of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,” he values that are considered “nor- those questions with the purpose the government. ed success. do it because of the way it makes says. “When [retired] General mal” in the nonpregnant state are ofproviding the best possible care The only reason we lack moon I find it hard to believe that a me feel and the level ofenergy it [Hugh] Shelton was the chair- askew during pregnancy and can to patients bases, lunar mining and afford- company or consortium which is gives me and how it affects my man, he gave me a coin every be mistaken for some horrible able spacetourism, O’Connor capable of establishing, say, af- attitude.” time he was here. They’re all a lit- disease. Radiology technicians Charlotte Sweeney, M.D. suggests, is because the dastard- fordable lunar tourism, can’t also After he finishes exercising, tle bit different, and I suppose also question patients about any Gynecologist ly government is in the way. figure out that launching from Stafford wastes little time in get— these are the highest-ranking chance ofpregnancy to avoid fe NASA, he writes, “has steadfast~ northern Mexico, Canada, Bur- ting back to work. One glance at coins you can get.” tal exposure to radiation. Mary Bengtson, MD. ly refused to open up space ...”, ma, Argentina is outside the his untied shoes — even the dress His penchant for collecting Medication options may vary Medical Director and this “monopoly on space— purview of NASA. shoes he wears with his suits —— doesn’t stop with coins. during pregnancy, since some flight has done nothing but harm O’Connor could have argued makes it obvious where he cuts Nearly 30 years ago, a neighbor medications are considered un- Student Health Center our progress ...” Furthermore he the more limited point that NASA corners. invited Stafford to visit a phos— safe during a portion ofor during says, “I am certain things would has not encouraged or subsidized “I like to say that I utilize my phate mine in eastern North Car— the entire pregnancy. Also, the ex- Several barriers to lunar be different if space was opened private space exploration. But time to the fullest extent,” Stafford olina to look for fossils. He’s been panded blood volume during privatization up to private individuals and when he says theyhave somehow says. “After I get done working hooked ever since. pregnancy may alter the amount companies.” kept space closed, he is wrong. out at the gym, it saves me prob— “One ofthe things you need to of medication that needs to be Darren O’Connor’s column There are enormous barriers to ably a couple seconds on each have in life is some activity that administered. Wednesday (“Privatize the final the usage of space, the harvest— Steve Story shoe. And the main reason is, it’s gives you pleasure and takes you In summary, answers to ques— frontier”) reminds me of why I ing of celestial resources and the Physics just really more comfortable.” away from your routine,” Stafford tions concerning sexual activity am no longer a libertarian. This establishment of a Starbucks on Lifelong Education Stafford’s disdain for pristine says. “For me, this is it. I didn’t laces doesn’t get him in trouble know you could find fossils, and in most settings, but there is one I really didn’t know anything WOLFLINE ever you’re going. exception. about the geological makeup of continuedfrom page 1 Drivers acknowledge that there “Of course the military is very the earth.” are often situations, like traffic, proper about their uniforms, and Six hundred fossils later, is completely off.” that cause schedule delays. The so when I go to their events, I al— Stafford is still collecting. He has Timing and customer service sentiment among drivers is that ways try to tie them,” Stafford teeth from at least a dozen species are also concerns oftextiles tech— they do their best to get the says. “One time I forgot, and I got of prehistoric sharks, including nology senior Crystal Lucas. “If NCSU community where they up on the stage in front ofa lot of one that grew to a length of 50 they could get here on time, it need to go on time. these people, but when I noticed, feet and had a jaw large enough would be okay.” Dallas Hinton, Wolfline driver, it was too late to do anything for a human to walk through. Lucas, who uses the Centenni- said, “I feel the services have im- about it.” “After I go find stuff and bring al Campus Wolfline services, said proved.” Hinton said on an aver- This minor blunder aside, it back, I like to go through and she realizes there is traffic but the age day, he may service nearly 400 Stafford has been involved with organize and categorize,” Stafford problem is that the buses run students. the military since his college days. says. “People say I should have back-to-back, about five minutes No fares are required to ride the He spent four years in the Army been a museum curator, but it’s apart. So, ifyou miss one bus, Lu- Wolfline, but students, faculty ROTC program during his un- just for fun.” cas said, chances are you will miss and staff may be asked to show a dergraduate career at Davidson Although he doesn’t have any the other and end up late to wher— valid NC. State ID to ride. College. He then served as a pla- formal training in collecting fos— toon leader and operations offi— sils, Stafford has learned enough cer in Korea from 1966 to 1968. to lead workshops on the subject. “The things that I learned in He plans to teach a course about What do you think? it this spring as a part ofNCSU’s the ROTC and in two years in ac- Respond to Technician articles at tive duty as a lieutenant in the Encore Center for Lifelong En- Mansung Yim, director of graduate programs in nuclear engineering, _ richment. Army are things that I still use to- boards the Wolflink Shuttle. Sraffphoto by Brian Hunt www.technicianonline.com day,” Stafford says. “It really has When he has the opportunity to do with leadership. Knowing to get away from campus for a what I know about ROTC pro— few days, Stafford usually heads to grams, I think that every student his family’s house at Topsail at NC. State could benefit from Beach. There he and Judy— once going through one of those pro- his high school sweetheart and grams.” now his wife of 38 years — relax “The armed services obviously on either the front porch or the don’t need that many lieutenants; boat. it would be impossible. But ifyou Stafford loves the outdoors, want a good leadership experi- whether it’s a beach or a moun- ence,you can’t get one anybetter tain — even an extremely tall than in ROTC.” mountain. Even though he’s moved from Never one to shy away from a the barracks back to the univer- challenge, Stafford most recent- sity, Stafford has stayed involved ly tackled Mount Kilimanjaro. with the military by speaking, Now he’s ready for something writing reports and serving on new. advisory committees. “I don’t have anything on the Stafford worked with a group schedule,” Stafford says. “But it’s that included Dick Cheney, cur- been about a year and a halfsince rent vice president and former I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, so secretary of defense, and gave a I guess I need to start thinking presentation about women in the about another trip.” armed services to President It takes someone with an ad- George H.W. Bush at the White venturesome spirit to deal with House in 1991. 30,000 college students at work Stafford’s background is im— and brave 20,000—foot mountains mediately evident to any office on vacation. That’s Tom Stafford. visitor. The top of his bookcase

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Artemis Records bridge. tiousness of music scenes and ridicules soon latched onto the band and gave Ofthe song, Joplin said, “I didn’t write “music aficionados” lurking behind cu- Joplin nearly complete control ofthe al- that one. I sayVanity Fair wrote that one. bicles and record-store counters. bum. Following all of the hype that ac— In light of everything that has happened Joplin attributes the notion ofnecessary companied the release of “Useful Mu— in the past year, it’s interesting to see how compromise in the world. sic,” Joplin chose to heed his own advice little things have changed with a lot of “There are times when I read about from “It’s Only Entertainment” for “The people this is about those people who artists and some writer will say, ‘This Future ThatWas.” He wanted things to be haven’t changed that much.” person never compromises!” Joplin told simpler. “Dishes” presents the same emotional Technician rather emphatically. “That’s He became a self-described control Open wound that Adam Duritz has per— an awful lot to say because it’s very dif- freak with the record, seeking nearly full petually strived for, as Joplin croons like ficult to live this life and not compro— artistic and promotional control. He a quiet balladeer in an epidemic ofthird— mise.” hoped to limit hype ofthe album so that party pity. His stunning imagery, only The remainder of “The Future That it could speak for itself. The cover art for intensified by the instrumental verse that Was” moves with a lyrical urgency and the album is his, and the approved bi- concludes the song as a begged question, depth that is startling. Joplin’s songs ography for the album is but a clever transcends nearly all of Duritz’s efforts. swarm in subtlety at points as the writer open letter by Joplin to the press detail- Joplin comes across on “The Future explores his mind, but at times Joplin ing his embarrassment of going his en— That Was” as perhaps the single most lit— offers direct advice to the audience. The tire life without a copy of The Beach erate songwriter of this decade, soaking advice doesn’t come in the form ofa trite Boys’ cornerstone work, “Pet Sounds.” his songs in allusions of art and culture. “Be Yourself.” Instead, Joplin urges the The approach is both personal and bril- Whether it’s a metaphor involving listener to be himselfby first being hap— liant, affectionate and provoking. It is, Salinger’s Holden Caulfield or a clever py with himself. in fact, the norm for Joplin’s powerful play on Moses and the symbolism ofthe It is Joplin’s indifferent idea to selling work on “The Future That Was.” burning bush, Joplin brings to the table millions of records that makes him so knowledge of the world that redefines refreshing. Following the release of“Box- ”The Future That Was” arrives Tuesday Photo courtesy ofjoshjop/incom Phil Ochs’ self-description as a “singing ing Nostalgic” and “Projector Head” in— in record stores nationwide. journalist.” dependently, the band chose to release Grayson Currin with a different unit under a pseudo— “Happy At Last” takes that ability for Senior StaffWriter nym. comparison and uses it as its fuel, pro— CALENDAR OF EVENTS . “I never listened to R.E.M., and I nev- pelling it into a contemplative, catchy Editor’s note: This is thesecond in a three— er listened to Michael Stipe I would pop song. The track refers to Stipe and ON CAMPUS stage tonight with three amazing, in- part series entitled “A Different Music” always act like it surprised me when peo— Carl Jung in the same staccato line be- tensely divergent songwriting voices at dealing with musicians and songwriters ple said [that I sounded like him], and fore making reference to characters rang- The amazing Del McCoury Band will Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro with the Exile who approach their craftfrom interesting that’s such a silly thing to do. There are ing from Dinah Shore to Garbo to a self- bring its ‘grass to Stewart Theatre on Fri— Follies tour, featuring John Doe, Kristin perspectives. just some things you have to face in life,” absorbed showgirl. day night. Prepare to be blown away. Hersh and Grant Lee Phillips. Joplin recently told Technician. The introspective song is a breath of “Baran,” an Iranian film directed by Local pop/rock band Weekend Excur- Listening to the Josh Joplin Group with It is that face-the—day attitude that takes fresh air in a day of rock singers whose Majid Majidi, plays tonight and Sunday sion plays Friday night along with Vir— virgin ears is utterly frightening. It is not the work of Joplin down an altogether internal misery is as blatant as their de- at the Campus Cinema as part of The ginia-based Celtic—pop band Carbon scary in the Cannibal Corpse rockshow divergent road. In contrast to Stipe’s sire to sell records. He admits rather Passport International Film Series. The Leaf. Singer/songwriter Victoria kind ofway, but instead it is eerie in the laments on the world, Joplin finds joy in amusingly in the track that his skin is Adam Sandler and Winona Ryder film Williams, touring on her latest release way your ears latch onto some startling the self-contradictions of the world. He pale and that he is broke, but he is hap- “Mr. Deeds” will play Friday and Satur— “Sings Some 01’ Songs,” plays Saturday deja vu ofsound that you think you may too sees problems with the world, but py with his life. day. There will only be a 10 pm. show night with her Creekdippers. Bright have heard a million times. his approach moves past dogmatic slo— Josh Joplin’s songwriting bleeds with on Saturday; it has to make way for the young star Bright Eyes plays Monday at That sonic apparition that one will gans into a kind of internal happiness an incredible amount ofhonesty, a sup- NC State Independent Film Series’ pres- the Cradle with a 12—piece orchestra in doubtlessly hear the first time they hear reflected outward. ple earnestness that opens his soul to his entation of the utmost in independent support, while M. Ward and The Bruces the Josh Joplin Group is the iconoclastic, The cynical glare of “The Wonderful audience. Few writers today have the films Saturday night at 7 pm. with “Best open. rebellious wail ofMichael Stipe. In fact, Ones” laughingly pokes fun at the courage to release a song like the album’s of Flicker.” Admission is free. Reggae, man! Culture, one ofhistory’s the band’s latest album,“The Future That wealthy, the popular and the powerful, “It’s Only Entertainment,” a tongue-in- DanceVisions will celebrate its 25th most influential and liberating reggae Was,” moves so much like “Automatic for mocking their own games and notions cheek glance at pop culture. Joplin works anniversarywith two days ofdance class— bands, plays Tuesday night at the Cra- the People”vocally, one would be tempt- while taking care to speak on behalfofthe through a series of anecdotes to lighten es on Friday and Saturday in the dle, followed by indie-rockers Spoon ed to think that Stipe had indeed aban- masses beneath. “The fabulous f—ed up the load of his own profession by re- Carmichael Gymnasium Dance Studio. with Natural History on Wednesday. doned Berry, Mills and Buck to record us/ Well ready or not we’re coming be- minding people that jobs in the enter- E—mail Monique at modance73@ex— Georgia songbird Jennifer Nettles has, cite.com for more information. a solo date tonight at Go! Studios. The University Theatre’s performance of Comas, Cherry Valence and Disband “The Rainmaker” opens in Stewart The- have headlining dates at Go! Friday, Sat- lt’s in the atre on Wednesday, Oct. 2 and runs urday and Sunday, respectively. Girls game through Sunday, Oct. 6. Against Boys plays on Tuesday night. “Technology as Catalyst: Textile Artists Appalachian roots rock powerhouse on the Cutting Edge” runs through Dec. The Recipe plays the Pour House tonight, 18 at Talley Student Center. The event followed by Mandorico’s dance-inspir- presents the intriguing work ofsix artists ing mixture ofhyper Cuban groove and who use digital weaving and digital print— hip~h0p on Friday night. Bluegrass ing to expand the realm of possibility standouts Steep Canyon Rangers are for their art form. scheduled for a show at The Pour House “The Right Stuff” also runs during the Saturday night, while Garaj Mahal pulls same date in Talley. Organized by The into town for a night of focused jam— Furniture Store, the exhibit presents 23 ming Monday night. contemporary takes on traditional fur— Local rockers Round Two take the stage niture. on Tuesday night at the Pour House, and admission is free. GrayV plays Wednes- OFF-CAMPUS day night. Funny man Mitch Hedberg begins a Local rock bands Unsound, Emotion four—show run at Charlie Goodnights Sickness, Swift and Cycle ofViolence will on Wednesday, and Restless Heart plays hit the Lincoln Theater tonight. Earplugs The Longbranch on Friday. are suggested. Jam—bluegrass-country— Enrique Iglesias plays Saturday with roots powerhouse Donna the Buffalo Paulina Rubio at Alltel Pavilion, while will play two sets Friday night for their the even more humorous pairing ofBow first Lincoln date since last January. In Wow (no longer Lil’) and B2K play the place ofAllison Moorer’s cancelled Sat- ESA. urday show at the Lincoln, the venue will Un Lio plays tonight at Kings, followed bring in Seattle, a grunge tribute band. by Southern Championship Wrestling IndependentWeekly Presents “Queen on Friday. The Oxes and Milemarker ofThe Triangle: A Drag Pageant” Sunday play Kings Sunday alongside NewYork’s night at the Lincoln Theatre. NewYork’s freaky orchestra, The Divine World In- emo—core rock outfit Snapcase will take ferno Friendship Society. Wilco expatri— the Lincoln stage Monday night along ate Jay Bennett rolls into KingsWednes- with Delaware’s angry indie men, Boy- day night alongside new bandmate Ed- Photo courtesyofEA Sports setfire. Autopilot Off and Atreyu open. ward Burch for a show that has been Melvin Seals’ Melting Pot, fronted by for- praised endlessly by critics nationwide. Ryan Hill “Madden NFL 2003,” builds den” series, the game has lots NFL game out there, bar mer Jerry Garcia Band keyboardist Centromatic opens. StaffWriter upon the previous Playstation of new ways to get you famil- none. The closest competi- Melvin Seals, play the venueWednesday O.A.R. plays with special guest Gra- 2 versions and surpasses it by iar with the game. You’ve got tion is Sega’s “NFL 2K3,” but night, while the urban—dance, groove ham Colton at the Millenium Music bringing back the greatest in— Football 101, where John even it has choppy game play. Madden masters by the name of Grand Funk Center on Sunday. vention since disposable paper Madden himself talks about Mix that with the fact that it’s Council open. Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu star NFL 2003 plates: the fantasy draft. formations and has you run really easy to see what play WKNC 88.1 hosts the second of two in the action film “Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sev- *‘k‘k 1/2 The fantasy draft allows you plays over and over, so you people pick, and it’sjust not up Back-To—School Bashes tonight at The er.” It opens Friday, as does “The Banger to hold your own NFL draft, can get used to them. There’s to par with “Madden.” That Brewery. 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AROUND THE ACC Conf. Overall Ball State at Clemson, 1 pm. BYU at Georgia Tech, 3:30 pm. Florida State 2—0 3-0 Clemson searches for its third— Georgia Tech faces a reeling BYU NC. State 1-0 4-0 straight win as it hosts out—of— team, after the Cougars dropped Clemson 1—0 2-1 conference opponent Ball State. a contest against lowly Nevada. Duke 0—0 1-2 North Carolina 0-0 1-2 Wake Forest at Purdue, 2 pm. E. Michigan at Maryland, 6 pm. Georgia Tech 0—1 2-1 After getting bounced by NC. Maryland is 0-2 against good Maryland 0-1 1-2 State, the Deacs head to Indiana teams this year. Luckily for the Virginia 0—1 1-2 looking to pull off a Big 10 up- Terps, Eastern Michigan isn’t Wake Forest 0— 1 1-2 set. good. Akron at Virginia, 3 pm. Duke at Florida State, 7 pm. So far this year, the Zips have lost Duke fans continue to await the to Iowa, Maryland and Central start of basketball season. Only Michigan. This week, they lose to 65 days left Dukies! the Cavs.

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Come by Technician, 323 Witherspoon Student Center, to re— ceive complimentary tickets to an advance screening of The Tuxedo on September 25th at the Rialto. First come, first served. No purchase necessary. The Tuxedo opens Nationwide on September 27th! Schedule Scores Football Texas Tech, 9/21, 12:30 M. Soccer 3, Charleston Southern 2 M. Soccer Clemson, 9/22 W. Soccer vs. South Carolina, 9/21, 2 Volleyball New Hampshire tournament, 9/20 is TECHNICIAN

Big game confidence The Packfaces its toughest test to Pack, the time for that confidence1n big Gretchen Lear, Erin Bushey, Lauren the attack while leading the team in this point vs. South Carolina. games to kick into high gear is now. Bendahan, Iaci Harper and the rest of points (10) and assists (4). Iuniors Lyn— University of South Carolina head the Pack defense will have their work cut dsey Underwood and Katherine War— Ion Page coach Shelley Smith will bring her Game- out for them with the Gamecocks’ fifth— man are not far behind with three goals StaflWriter cocks to Raleigh on Saturday for a 2 pm. year senior. McIntyre posted two goals apiece. kickoffwith the Pack. against Charleston to move into second One problem plaguing the Pack thus At the start of the season, N.C. State’s The Gamecocks (4-2) are coming offa place on the Gamecocks’ all—time scoring far has been fouls. Tuesday’s victory over players felt a renewed sense of excite— 3—1 victory over College of Charleston list with 56 points. Liberty marked the first time State did ment about playing soccer together. Se- and boast a NSCAA Southeast Region Senior goalkeeper Lear currently main— not out-foul the opposing team. Thus nior Melissa Pressley said that a new at- ranking of No. 9. Both of their losses tains a 1.30 goals-against-average and far in the season the Pack has notched titude enveloped the team, evidenced by came against ranked counterparts in the has one shutout to her credit this season 115 fouls, compared to 79 earned by its the Wolfpack’s current three—game win~ Southeast, Clemson and Charlotte. to go along with 17 saves. opponents. ning streak. Due to inclement weather, the Game- Not to be outdone, the Pack has dis— Despite the high number of fouls, a “A lot of players are gone and a lot of cocks’ Wednesday evening match with played an impressive scoring output. visit by a top-ranked team and lurking new players came in,” said Pressley. “It Charleston Southern was postponed. State is averaging three goals per game thunderstorms, Pressleyknows that Ker- seems like we have more determination With thunderstorms in the forecast for while limiting their opponents to 1.17 rigan will have the Pack ready to meet and more heart. That will help us in big- Saturday afternoon and evening, the Pack goals per game. In addition, the Pack has this challenge. Lindsay Rosen and the women’s soccer ger games so we can step up and have hope to escape Method Road Stadium an advantage over the competition with “She’s always pushing us and always team look to continue their hot streak more confidence against higher-level unscathed by the lightning—like scoring 16.3 shots per game compared to 8.2 by has confidence in us,” said Pressley. “She against South Carolina. Staffphoto by teams.” displayed by Gamecock forward Mor- the opposition. believes we can win every game.” Josh Michel For head coach Laura Kerrigan and the gan McIntyre. Sophomore Annika Schmidt has led

Cross country races at home King’s hat trick lifts State N. C. State’s cross country teams will use this weekend’s Wolfpack Freshmen Aaron King scored the Mejia fired a pass downfield to King. Invitational as a gaugefor more game-winninggoal in overtime to King beat two defenders to the ball and fired a crossing shot competitive upcoming meets. beat Charleston Southern. over the head of Charleston Southern goalkeeper Jack Todd Lion Austin Johnson Ward. SeniorStafifWriter StaffWriter “1 was pretty far out, but I saw the goalie moving backwards,” said King. “It Coming off successful races two week- Freshman forward Aaron King of the was a hard game, I was a little tired so I ends ago at the Adidas Invitational at NC State men’s soccer team had the thought 1 would use a little more skill.” Notre Dame, the NC. State cross coun- kind of day about which most college King’s scoring barrage took place in try teams will look to continue their suc- players dream in only his sixth collegiate the second half, after a first half that was cess at the Wolfpack Invitational this game. full of missed opportunities for the Wolf- Saturday. King scored a hat trick against pack (2-4, 0—1 ACC). Despite keeping The women’s team will field a small Charleston Southern Wednesday after- constant pressure on the defense ofCSU, team, mostly comprised of all the run- noon at Method Road Soccer Stadium, the Pack was unable to tally a goal in the ners Who did not compete at Notre with his final goal coming in overtime first half. The Pack finished the halfwith Dame. Even without manyofits top run- to win the game. seven shots on goal compared to only ners, though, the Wolfpack should still The game-winning goal came in the one by Charleston. be at the front of the race. 93rd minute as junior forward Isreal The Pack came out in the second half “A lot ofthese women have looked re— with even more intensity. King scored ally good in practice,” said assistant coach his first goal ofthe day at the 48th minute Laurie Henes. “They have gotten a lot on a beautiful centering pass by fellow better since last year, so it should be a freshmen forward Bryan Salter, giving good meet.” the Pack a 1-0 lead. Marcus Johnson and the Pack head to Clemson Sunday.$taffphoto byAnc/rew Knopp “ [King] and Salter are our future,” said Five redshirt freshmen will run in red “When we played Maryland last week, and he played me an awesome ball,” said this weekend for the women’s team. head coach George Tarantini. Charleston responded almost imme- they used 21 players,” said Tarantini. “And King. “I just had to concentrate and kick Ginger Wheeler, Leslie Iimison, I understood that we had to start trying it in.” I Michelle Popple, Abagail Nelkie and diately when a soft header from Charleston’s Itayi Pondwa popped over new players for us to be successful” Once again Charleston Southern re— Karen Medlin are all redshirt freshmen Despite the numerous opportunities, sponded to the Wolfpack goal. Only a who will compete. the head of State goalie Michell Watson and just past the leg ofmidfielder Iustin the Wolfpack went through another minute later Charleston’s Gavin Aquhart Wheeler was the North Carolina 4—A stretch of not being able to put the ball took a rebound and put it in for a goal to state champion in cross country and the Branch. State’s offense continued to push the past Ward. tie the game at 2—2. The final 10 minutes indoor 3,200-meter run during her sen- That drought ended when King once of regulation went scoreless to send the ior year at Mount Tabor High School in ball up quickly and create opportunities to score, however. The Pack was notice- again rose to the occasion to score his game into sudden death overtime. Winston-Salem. Medlin and Popple are second goal ofthe game. King took a flip The Pack wasted little time in the first both natives ofthe Raleigh area and had ably quicker to the ball than Charleston during the second half, subbing in more pass from midfielder Federico Peria and overtime period, as King found the net successful careers at Broughton and put in the net to give Pack the lead again, for the third time to give State the Vico- Wake Forest High School, respectively. Bryant Salter helped State to a 3—2 win players than in previous games to keep fresh legs on the field. 2—1. ry. The Pack now heads to Clemson in Iimison is also a North Carolina native Wednesday. Staffphoto byAndrew Knopp “Me and Federico combine really well, search ofits first ACC win in three years. —— hailing from Greensboro — and is Caldwell Scholar at State. Nelkie was a state champion in her home state of Michigan. Volleyball heads to New England “Abby looks good, so does Michelle — North Carolina. Head coach Mary Byrne and the play- dium,” Byrne said. “They are very similar to us, but our really, all of them look so much better N. C. State travels to New Hampshirefor a four-team tournament. ers know they must bring their A—game to the tourna- offensive middle attack is stronger than theirs, so we can than last year,”said Henes.They should ment in order to gain confidence for ACC play. exploit that.” run pretty well.” “The players are ready to play, are showing a strong Out ofthe Mid-American Conference, the Kent State Senior Beth Kraft will also be running Memie Ezike StaffWriter attitude, working hard in practice, and executing the Golden Flashes come into the tournament with a record for the Pack, back for a sixth year of el— things they need to do,” Byrne said. “Coming offour last of 3-5 and will be the Wolfpack’s first opponent. Last igibility after missing two full years ear— The N.C. State volleyball team packs its bags to par- win against East Carolina has given us a lot ofconfidence year, the Flashes finished with a 16—12 record and bare— ly in hercollege career. Kraft has been a to win games this weekend and beyond.” ly missed the conference postseason tournament. Head consistent top-seven runner during her ticipate in the New Hampshire Tournament this week- end. Alongwith the Wolfpack, host New Hampshire, Kent For the Pack to be successful at the tournament, it coach Mora Karim has 76 wins under her belt, good career and was a member of State’s na- must improve on the mistakes it has been frequently for second place on Kent State’s all—time win list. The tional runner—up team last year. State University and Montana State University will also send their respective squads to participate. making in the losses. Flashes are a youthful but talented team, as three ofits The Wolfpack Invitational will serve “We need to focus on the things that we must im— freshmen rank in the top five in kills, digs, and assists as a point of reference for the coaches The tournament will be the Pack’s last warmup be- fore ACC conference play begins against No. 18-ranked prove on, which is in all the phases ofthe game,” Byrne per game in the conference. The Pack and the Flashes to decide who to race at next weekend’s said. “We especially need to play defense, improve our met once in 1998, with the Flashes claming victory. Great American Cross Country Festival. blocking and learn to serve aggressively and in control “Kent State has solid outside hitters but are not as “We werejust limited in the number we under different situations.” strong with ball control as we are,’’Byrne said.We feel could take to Notre Dame last weekend, The Pack must play its best in the tournament, as we can use our middle strength to exploit that weak- so the people who didn’t race there are State will be playing three hungryteams in New Hamp— ness of the Flashes.” racing here,” said Henes. “After this race shire, Kent State and Montana State. The Montana State Bobcats from the Big Sky Con- we will make a decision on which seven The Cats ofNew Hampshire play in the America East ference come in with a formidable record of 8—3 after will be in the seeded race at GreatAmer- Conference and are coming into the tournament with a 3—0 sweep ofDenver University in their last match. A ican.” a record of 3—8, having lost their last three matches. ‘ team with international flair, the Bobcats have players Great American will showcase several The Cats have played their share oftough matches this around the world. Senior outside hitter Aimee of from the best teams in the nation, and the year, including games against No. 9 Penn State, No. 10 Halyk leads the team with 137 kills, and sophomore Pack wants to be prepared to face the Utah, and No. 22 Pacific. The Cats are led by outside hit- Kamber Kelly leads the team in assists with 468 this competition. ters Alyson Coler and captain Lauren Knight, who have “We’re season. going to race a lot ofpeople at 301 total kills between them. Junior Erin Ludwig dish— “Montana State has the strongest record out of the GreatAmerican,” Henes explained. “We’ll es out the assists, accumulating 346 so far this year. teams, and more offense,” Byrne said. “To be success- be running an ‘A’ and ‘B’ team there, and The Pack hopes to keep its focus after downing East “New Hampshire is trying to break an attendance ful against them, we must serve aggressively and be dis- See CROSS COUNTRY page7 Carolina 3-0 Tuesday. Staffphoto byAndrew Knapp record during our match, so it will be loud in the sta- ciplined in our blocking.”

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