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Technic North Carolina State University '5 Student Newspaper Since/l 5'I "t Volume LXX, Number 41' Frida , December 9, 1988 Ralei h, North Carolina 737-2029 Residence hall tripling cramps roommates ’ style By Michael Tolliver ("intently W7 freshmen are forced to be Most of the freshmen living in triples refer Delbert, his third roommate Bragaw residence hall. which Bonner Staff Writer the third person in a dorm room designed to to the same problems. such as lack of desk “l'm sure be kind of feels out of place." described as "a little bit smaller'- than the acclaim-late 3 people. and 47 more fresh- space, closet space. and general privacy. the freshman said. “i think it's really incon— front rooms. The room has a bunk bed and a livery day. Delbert drags into his “home." men are still living in the Mission Valley “iou have 33 percent less privacy in venient for him...we were already here and single bed. with only enough room to walk unplugs his clock radio and inserts his tclcr lnii. said ('yntliia Bonner. director of every respect." said freshman Jon Niparts. had set up all of our stuff before he got between the two vision plug into the only outlet available to Housing and Residence Life. one of Moore's roommates. here." him. “That one extra person just makes every— Many of the triple situations involve two Several of the students in triples expressed Each student has one shelf to stack his He lies on his bed and sets his T.V. on his thing that much harder." said William people who had planned to room together dissatisfaction wrth the university's ilCCtr books. and the three roomates have to share chest. watching until his two roommates Moore. a freshman in engineering undesig— and one person who was placed with them sions regarding the triples. the closets and the clothes dressers want to go to sleep. ilittt‘rl. as the third party. Many-of these people “l think they pretty much screwed up, Personal itcms_ mostly those of the two stu- Delbert would set his TV on his desk and .Ianiin Skipper. a freshman majoring in added to the room said they feel uncomforr having triples. period," said Steven Long. dents who airived first, are cluttered on the watch from a comfortable chair if he could. animal science and the third roommate in able because their roommates were already one of Skipper‘s roommates. remaining counter space. Only Delbert does not have a desk or a another Bragaw Residence 'Hall room. friends. Bryant added. “i think if nothing else they Bryant said the housing department told chair. Nor does he have a closet. his own agreed. "liverything is designed for two “The first week I felt like quite an out- should have put all the triples in the front them the priority for moving students out ol mirror. or a dressing cabinet. people, so the third person has to compen- sider," Skipper said. rooms. What he does have is a triple room. sate zill of the time." Phil Bryant had similar sentiments about Bryant lives in one of the back rooms of See TRIPLES. Page PM Vermont Center scientist needs to be joins staff renovated By Catherine A. Dugger By Hunter George Staff Writer Assistant News EditOr Leonard Bull, :1 University of Two Student Senate committees Vermont scientist, has been met Wednesday night to fine<tunc a appointed the new head of NC. resolution that calls for renovations State’s department of Animal to the Cultural Center to be imple- Science. mented in the near future. He will succeed Charles L‘assiter. Members of the servtces and who has headed the department for minority affairs committees met the last 13 years and plans to retire with Dennis Rogers. president of in June. Students for African-American Bull’s qualifications for the posi— Cultures. and Greg Washington. tion include bachelor's and mas— president of Greeks United. to dis- ter's degrees from Oklahoma State cuss what improvcmcnts could be University and a doctorate from made to the center. Cornell. Andrew Cook. chairman of the He joined the University of minority affairs committee. said the Vermont faculty in 1981 as a pro- burlding could possibly be convert- fessor and chairman of the univer- ed for office space after the Student sity's Animal Sciences (‘enter Annex is built. Department, a position similar to "lt‘s sery likely that the building the one he will assume at NCSU. Will be used again in the future." Bull said his first six months on Cook said. "And the best alterna- the job will be primarily devoted to tive would be to make it into office familiarizing himself with the space because there is such a short- department and faculty. age of it on campus." He also said he wants to get to Cook said the resolution basically know the agricultural industry in states there has never been any North Carolina. modification or improvement made “I suspect the first six months to to the Cultural Center. an academic year will be devoted He cited damaged flooring, flood- to learning all the pieces.“ Bull ing in the basement. an inadequate said. “Time available to do heating system and poor xentilzition research will be limited.” as problems that need to be Bull said he does not “anticipate MIKE RUSSELL/STAFF addressed. a major culture shock“ in the move Girl watcher He also said the inside walls do from Vermont to North Carolina. not extend all the way to the ceilA His appointment was announced N.C. State‘s mascot showed his school spirit Wednesday as he watched the Wolfpack women's basketball team ing. leavmg large spaces on top that by Chancellor Bruce Poulton fol- could pose potential security prof» lowing approval by the UNC defeat Western Carolina in Reynold’s Coliseum. lcms, Board of Governors, and the NCSU Board of Trustees. Sec CULTURAL. Page HA NCSU officials, Wolfpack Club prepare for Peach Bowl By Jeanie Taft tickets to NCSU and right now they are Mark Bockelman. sports information very big so we have to decide who goes Senior Staff Writer The Peach Bowl right at 20,000 tickets. director, has spen. the past couple of weeks where." In 1986, when NCSU last played in the writing a brochure. getting credentials from Bockelmari is holding a press conference The Atlantic Coast Conference is drawing here is olwoys something to Peach Bowl. the final tally for tickets was the media and traveling back and forth to next week so the media will have a chance more than just fans for the NC. State vs. do in Atlanta. Noz Worthen 23,000. Atlanta. to talk to the coaches and some of the play- Iowa Peach Bowl. looks forward to 0 return trip O'Connell said he expects the university “It's been very hectic." Bockclman said. ers. The brochure is also expected to come There is a guaranteed revenue of to see a similar number this year. “There is a lot going on already With other out next week. $800,000; $100,000 of which goes to the to one of the South’s hottest “We are by no means through with ticket sports and with the Peach Bowl on top of Bockelrrian said NCSU should show con- ACC. according to KeVin O‘Connell. asso- cities. See Pages 3A, 68. sales." O‘Connell said. "There is a good that. it‘s been even more hectic." fidence going to the Bowl alter its win over ciate director of revenue sports. chance we can meet the total two years ago_ One of Bockelman's main jobs is to prior Pittsburgh at the season's end. $500,000 will go to NCSU. and the itionruinti last time, which is one ofThe if not pass it." itize the media for the Peach Bowl officials. "They should feel good about winning remainder will be split between ACC and main reasons for ticket increase." The Peach Bowl requires a great deal of "We do it on the basis of who has covered over a team like Pittsburgh." he said. the university. O'Connell said. preparation. in addition to extra training for us throughout the year." Bockelman said. “The guaranteed revenue was raised from Initially. the Peach Bowl alloted 15.500 the players. “The press box at the Peach Bowl is not See UNiVERSlTY. Page 8A New campus a long way from completion .fi '53qu i9 9 In Physical Environment Committee takes Centennial Campus tour By Catherine A. Dugger ed by a pedestrian bridge crossing a ravine sepa— There are plans to build a second. lfirricre lake. Staff Writer rating them. Plans call for one side of Lake Raleigh to the ,‘s l i,liistt-i-'s 750.000 square feet is only remain as a natural area with elevated walkways Centennial Campus requires a lot of iinagina l0 pciccnt til the 1000 acre campus and is through the swaiiipland. This area wrll tie in with tion at present and a lot of work in the name c\pci‘tcil to be completed within five years. platisrfot‘ .in environmental teaching fat ility. before it will meet the designers‘ concepts. McKinney said Frank Wet-don, senior associate Claude McKinney guided the Physical llic whole campus should be finished within 40 athletics director. suggested a moss-country trail Environment Committee on a walking tour of [ii ~ill \v.‘.il\ through the campus. Centennial Campus Thursday to help ineiiilieis .\l\ l\:ll.ll'c'\ ullil one ot the main tiansportatiori visualize the finished concept.