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Campus was bare this week- short time, campus was practi— in some ofthe scenery and a rather isn’t about the ambiance but the end as students traveled to cally deserted when students left nice buffet lunch,” Biram said. “It company. celebrate Thanksgiving with their dorms and migrated back to was really cool; Doron is really “As long as you’re with your their homes where they could rest, peaceful and has a great scene.” family and loved ones, you could family andfriends. eat and prepare for the last week of Biram has been to this particular be in a car and it would still be the fall semester. town with his family before, but Thanksgiving,” Biram said. Michele DeCamp Many students travel to other this holiday was especially fun for Others students had plans to _ News Editor places for the holidays, but some the foursome. travel, but the flu bug got in the students actually traveled with “It turned out great. I was with way. Stephany Dunstan, a sopho- their families to enjoy their days my folks, I was with my brother, more in arts applications, moved They came back slowly. All off. Paul Biram, a freshman in com- , we laughed, we tasted wine, we had from Norfolk, Va. to Raleigh six weekend, students could be seen puter science, went toVirginia with supper, we played games, we just years ago, but the majority of her dragging duffel bags and clean his parents and brother. Biram lives were a family.” family still lives in Virginia. laundry up the brick walkways. in Raleigh, but his family decided While many Thanksgiving din- “We were supposed to go to Wil- TIM LYTVINENKO/IECHNlClAN Others sat outside their dorm to visit Doron,Va. and let someone ners take place in the home of liamsburg, but my younger sister Host Curtiss Martin makes sure everything is perfect minutes rooms and exchanged holiday else do the cooking. a family member, Biram thinks I before his guests’dig in’ at hisThanksgiving potluck. stories with friends. But for a “We drove into Virginia to take that Thanksgiving’s significance THANKS see page
'715 THE SEASON Students Former provost organize packs for OSU AIDS day Stuart Cooper will take over at this point, I’m pleased that they Several student organizations as a department chair and were willing to consider me.” helped sponsor events that will professor in Ohio State’s Cooper was recruited by the be held today to educate the university for his administra— department ofchemical en- tive experience and expertise public on AIDS. gineering. in chemical engineering. He is News StaflReport a nationally recognized expert Carie Windham in polymer science and bioma- Staijeporter terials. World AIDS Day takes place today But it wasn’t an easy decision and N.C._ State is commemorating to leave. Cooper said he will miss the day with events open to ev- Almost one year ago, Stuart the facultyatNC. State who have eryone. An AIDS quilt displaying Cooper was packing his admin— been “very gracious.” tributes to AIDS victims will also istrative office in Holliday Hall to Cooper came to NCSU as hang throughout the week in Talley move back to teaching in Riddick provost in 2001 from the Illinois Student Center. Engineering Labs. Institute of Technology where Monday’s events begin at 10 am. Now the boxes are back and he’s he served as Vice president and with an information fair in the packing again. But this time, he’ll chiefacademic officerofthe main Brickyard. Tables will be set up until be moving across state lines to campus. He served as provost 2 pm. providing red ribbons, free Columbus, Ohio. for nine months, resigning in condoms and information on “safer Cooper, who re— January 2003 after he sex” education. signed as provost in refused to fire two top FrOm 1:30—4:30 pm, Project SAFE, January and returned administrators in his which helps promote understanding to teaching in chemi- office, Bruce Abrams and support concerning gay, lesbian, cal engineering, will be and Frank Mallette. bisexual and transgendered issues for joining the Ohio State “I think it was the all members of the NCSU commu- faculty next month. right decision that I nity, will offer training in the Blue “It’s a chance to have made,” Cooper said. Room ofTalley Student Center; visit a fresh start and to as- “If the circumstances http://www.ncsu.edu/safe to sign up sume someWhat of a were similar, I would and participate. Stuart Cooper re- leadership position,” signed as provost do it again.” To conclude Monday’s events, Cooper said. “I’m im- in January. He will After his resignation a candlelight vigil will be held in pressed. with. what’s. go- join the faculty at and. the removal of remembrance of the lives of AIDS ing on With Ohio State Ohio State next Abrams and Mallette, victims and their loved ones. in Columbus.” _ . month as a depart- Chancellor Marye The events continue onWednesday, Cooper Will jom the ment chair and Anne Fox was cen~ Dec. 3. The critically acclaimed film, chemical engineering professor. sured by the Faculty “And the Band Played On,” will be faculty as a professor Senate for her actions. shown free at 8 pm. in the Campus and department chair. The senate also passed Cinema in Witherspoon Student He said he was attracted to Ohio a resolution of commendation Center. The film follows AIDS’ early State for the strength of their and appreciation for Cooper, days in the United States. institution and their chemical Abrams and Mallette. Events were coordinated by the engineering department. For Cooper, the transition from following: African Student Union, “Both [NCSU and Ohio State] top administrator back to the p0~ Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians and Allies have very strong chemical engi- dium took some time. (BGLA), Campus Activities, Center neering departments. I’ve been “When I came to the position for Health Promotion, Inter-Resi— lucky wherever I’ve been - from at IIT and the position at NC. dence Council, NCSU chapter of Wisconsin to IIT and now here,” State, there’s a bit of attractive- the Student Global AIDS Cam- JOSHUA MICHEL/TECHNICIAN he said. ness to being at the center ofthe paign, Union Activities Board and The city of Raleigh marked the beginning ofthe Christmas shopping season with the annual tree Like NC. State, Ohio State is academic activities,’Cooper said. the Women’s Center. lighting ceremony in front of the BTI center. currently buried in construction “When I went backto the faculty, projects to expand and upgrade you get disconnected from all of current facilities, including recent that. You have to think about construction for the mechanical researching and teaching and engineering department. Cooper things at the department level.” UAB ‘busts’ stress during exams hopes to have a role in the future Since he stepped down at the expansion ofchemical engineer— start of the spring semester, The Union Activities Board ing. ' Cooper said he basically had a and wireless technology, a chance “I’m just looking forward to semester without teaching or will offer activities during to pet and play with puppies and building a department at this interacting with students. He thefirst week ofexams to a free night at the movies to help point,”Cooper said. “It’s a depart— help take some stress ofi‘. students deal with the stress of ment that’s viewed very positively COOPER see page exam time. “It’s a good opportunity to News Stafi‘Report take a break from the accumu— insidetech nician lated stress. The Stress Busters viewpoint Now that the end ofthe semes- activities are there for us to stay serious 7 ter approaches, students are feel— mentally healthy,” Student Body sports 1 0 ing the crunch ofpapers, projects President Tony Caravano said. weather and final exams. Students can take advantage of today tomorrow Need some relief? the events for free, as long as they During the first week ofexams, have a valid student ID. starting Dec. 8, CampusActivities For more information on the and the Union Activities Board Stress Busters program, contact ’Scrappy'O’Donnel paces pack 66°/33° 51”/33° will provide free food, a chance Deb Luckadoo at 515—2451. 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“I was with my folks, I was with my Day in Charlotte. Her family THANKS celebrated the day with a family COOPER continued from page 1 brother, we laughed, we tasted wine, that is half American, and both continued from page 1 families brought foods from we had supper, we played games, we their own countries and mixed and I got the flu so we had to stay just were a family... As long as you’re it with atypical Thanksgiving looks forward to getting back home,”Dunstan said. “It really hit fixings. This is the first year that into teaching during Ohio State’s bad on Thanksgiving.” with your family and loved ones, you Naranjo has had a Thanksgiving second quarter. Dunstan and her sister had dinner. “I’ve always enjoyed teaching three soups to choose from on could be in a car and it would still be “We are starting to incor— . and interacting with students,” Thursday, and her mother didn’t Thanksgiving.” porate Thanksgiving into our he said. “That’s why we become bother preparing traditional - Paul Bimm family tradition,” Naranjo said. professors.” Thanksgiving fare since no one “I like it; it’s a good time to get Cooper will still be in his office was going to be able to enjoy it. freshman, computer science togetherwith family and friends.” until the holidays, preparing for Luckily, Dunstan’s grandmother, Luckily, Naranjo does like some his move to Columbus. His wife, who is currently living with the said. nicky was left with the clean up. traditional Thanksgiving fare, Marilyn, will stay behind to sell family, brought back lots of left- Barlow’s friend, Megan Cole, a “I did all the dishes! I had to do including turkey and cranberry their house. overs from theWilliamsburg get- sophomore in sociology, is also 29 dishes at the end of the day!” sauce. Despite the opportunities in together. By Saturday, Dunstan from Charlotte. She enjoyed lots Ielnicky said. Paul Chakola, a senior in tex- . Ohio, Cooper said he will miss and her sister were finally able to ‘ of family time, and for her, that . Her grandfather was also happy tiles, is from India. He likes the his days in North Carolina. eat some turkey. wasn’t always a great thing. to see everyone. holiday, but he wishes that the “I’ll miss the faculty,” he said. If Dunstan had been able to go “My cousins drove me insane,” “He was so excited to see ev- day didn’t come when there is so “I had a large staff when I came to Virginia, she would have been Cole said. She had to sleep on the. erybody on Thanksgiving. It was much going on with school. here and we all had good rela— able to partake in one ofher fam— floor of her sister’s bedroom to really special for him,” Ielnicky “It’s the wrong time ofthe year; tions. I’m going to miss them. I ily’s many traditions. For starters, make room for the extra guests. said. there is too much work to do.You think there’s a very good spirit she would have had some of her She threw out her back in the While students with families in don’t really have time to relax,” here.” mother’s famous oyster dressing. process. or near North Carolina have an Chakola said. She also could have joined in her However, she still enjoyed fan- easy time celebrating Thanksgiv- He was able to spend the day family’s annual discussion on tastic food. ing, international students have with an American friend and his how to say the word “pecan.” “My father always cooks on an interesting predicament. family. Overall, he enjoyed the H FOLIC ACID. This year was different for Thanksgiving. He’s a really amaz— Many of them are familiar with experience. \ we we? seer acre wastes warmest“. Dunstan in other ways as well. ing cook,” Cole said. After lots of the holiday’s origins and purpose, “It was a lot of food. I think . Eaiemger aaeézixanmzez with!«ii-Ct} Her father passed away a few mashed potatoes - her favorite but most of the students do not it was a waste of food. Twenty ‘ ms;(327%.)???andraise}: dayéefnm weeks ago and this is her first food - she got to watch football have an equivalent holiday to people could have eaten it,” Cha— pregmmzy(as: (to may; em celebrate and their own families kola said. This is probably the last pad-warserious we. data itan: holiday season without him. with the boys. i in???)avertimam disease, surmise “I knew it was going to be hard. Another friend of Cole and are still in their birth countries. year that Chakola will celebrate germ certain kiwi? {3f caterer: 50 We discussed beforehand that it Barlow, Lauren Ielnicky, a fresh— Therefore, many ofNCSU inter— Thanksgiving since he will be re— «223m 3}“page»r252?grinning-Zr) was going to be different without man in business management, national students find alternative turning to India when he gradu— {warmerpit-ignore,geaww is’csii}! him,” Dunstan said. stayed in Raleigh for her dinner, ways to celebrate turkey day. ates. In his country, Christmas is {3mg afgear, mid. ‘23.: fez-rm more i had the largest gather- Hector Garcia, a senior in definitely the biggest holiday, but askyeartimid: mmpremieror There is also another tradition but she it);123ire-side ciegxzsrzraertz,(24:3? that will have to go on without ing by far. Twenty—eight people industrial engineering, and Ro- he sees the point ofThanksgiving 1 asaca‘rramc sygg. her father. Many years ago her joined her on Thursday. This was berto Castillo, a senior in busi- and other days like it. 2aWWW.getzfe Sir:. atom . cousin got a giant doodle bear the first year that her family had ness marketing, decided to travel “You need holidays. You need rout: 2 ($81“ l‘l’ new that could be written on. Her all come together. to NewYork City and enjoy some a day to celebrate with family,” At:i t) I I K3153??? , If?“ cousin asked Dunstan’s father to Ielnicky has a large Italian serious “DayAfter Thanksgiving” Chakola said. wrestle the bear, and so itbecame family, and many of her relatives shopping. an annual event for her dad to came from NewYork to celebrate “I would have liked to have a New Student Orientation Recruiting Students for “wrestle the doodle bear.” the holiday. Her grandfather is Thanksgiving typical day, but Many students were able to in the hospital right now, and we couldn’t because we were Orientation Counselors have more typical Thanksgiv— so everyone convened in Raleigh there and we didn’t know any- Still accepting applications!!! ing experiences over the break. so they could go to the hospital body from America, but it was Courtney Barlow, a freshman in and bring him turkey and warm fun,” Garcia said. They missed Employment Period: business management,went back wishes. the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day home to Charlotte. A lot of her “This was the best Thanksgiv- Parade, but they were able to June 23-August 4, family lives in Kernersville, NC. ing I’ve had. It wasjust really nice. check out the department store August 1 5—1 6 and her grandmother is responsi- My cousin got engaged, my aunt itself the next day. ble for bringing a pecan pie from is pregnant, I got a lot of good “There were so many people. Compensation: Dewey’s Bakery. Barlow is happy news,” Ielnicky said. Macy’s was crazy,” Castillo said. $1 700 Stipend to be back to NC. State. To feed all 29 mouths, Ielnicky’s Another Ecuadorian student, Free Housing & Some Meals Provided “This is like my home now. familyhad “one really big turkey,” Andrea Naranjo, a senior in When we were walking up, I was nine pies and lots of side dishes. chemical engineering, had a Apply Online: www.ncsu.edu/orientation like ‘I’m back home!” Barlow After everything was over, Jel— more typical Thanksgiving
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Nick Sortal South Florida Sun-Sentinel driving to nearby Orlando or world. Rick Falco, assistant director of (KRT) finding a local bar: it’s frequent— “People still play them, but the recreation and wellness cen- ing a spectacular glass building you still have to get a bunch of ter. “The parents like it as a center with treadmills, weights and a friends together and put a team of campus because it diverts the FORTLAUDERDALE,FLA.-Y0landa 41—foot rock-climbing wall. together,” Londono says. “There’s students from less—encouragable Laverde, Shavhon Joseph-Steele Colleges everywhere are pump- a little more maintenance than behaviors, and it has become a and other classmates walk across ing up on recreation, using the you’d think.” social center.” their Broward Community Col- fitness movement as the opportu- And the social aspect of work- The rec building,which opened lege campus and toward an arti- nity to attract _ and keep _ their ing out appeals to many at in January 2002, is part ofUCF’s ficial rock wall in the gym. students. One out of every four Florida International University, drive to establish a campus pres- Laverde, of Hollywood, Fla., colleges has opened a new recre- says lose Silva, a personal trainer ence. Ofthe 42,000 students, only represents the modern college ation building since 2000. at the recreation center who says 8,000 stay on—campus. student. She measures her suc- The growth in campus recre— some call the gym “Club FIU.” Another commuter—based cam- cess by her own progress, not ation mirrors what everybody “A 45—minute workout can take pus, FloridaAtlantic Universityin by team standings tacked on the wants: to be healthy. some people two or three hours,” Boca Raton, has no such facilities, bulletin board. “Wellness right now is the big says Silva, who notes that the se- and sorely is lacking, says Rose— TAlMY ALVAREZ/KRT “I like working out by myself buzz around the country, both at rious lifters have on their head- mary Dunbar, the school’s well— Broward Community College student Shavhon Joseph-Steele more,” says Laverde, who played colleges and elsewhere,” says Ed phones to block out distractions. ness director. heads for flat ground at the Pembroke Pines campus in Florida junior varsity soccer at Taravella Londono, director of campus “But most people are here to be “Students today are extremely portunities growing up. top half, ahead ofclubs, shopping High School in Coral Springs, but recreation and wellness at Barry healthy rather than to be really, wise shoppers,” she says.“Ifyou’re “Students expect more than and entertainment, he notes. didn’t pursue it further. University. “It’s huge because it’s really big.” 18 and go look at the center at 20, 30 years ago,” Dunbar says. And the students are fully Her friend, Joseph-Steele, has more individual. It’s a commit- Meanwhile, the colleges are UCF, then look at what we have, “They want to push themselves aware that multimillion-dollar another reason for hitting the ment to yourselfthat goes beyond bulking up on recreation because where’re you going to go?” physically.” recreation centers ultimately wall: physical fitness.” of the time-honored reason: Colleges that are smart offer The students are also willing to cost nobody but themselves. “I’ve played enough sports,” she To that end, the same recreation money. They say good, clean fun recreation, morning, noon and pay the costs, says Barry Brown, The money for such structures in says. “This is a new challenge.” trends everyone else sees are es- (including recreation) attracts night, she says. of the National Intramural—Rec- most cases is reflected in higher Meanwhile, at Florida Interna- tablished on campus, including students. “No. 1, you don’t want Animal reational Sports Association. student-activity fees. tional University in Miami, stu- yoga, step aerobics, pilates and At the University of Central House,” Dunbar says. “You don’t Recreation is not a determinant “The interesting thing is that dents gather in the weight room, even kickboxing. The traditional Florida, campus recruiting tours want kids going off and drink— for choosing a college, but it’s up students are being asked to foot but sometimes theirjaws move as intramural sports, such as softball finish with a stop at the recre- ing, so you have to provide op- there, he says. Given a list of 21 the bill, but they understand the much as their biceps do. and basketball, aren’t dying, but ation building, near the center portunities. And they don’t want reasons why they choose a uni- value of that,” Brown says. And at the University of Cen- they’re not growing as much as of campus. a dumpylittle lot,because they’ve versity, students chose courses as tral Florida, the No. 1 activityisn’t the rest of the college fitness “It’s a huge recruiting tool,”says had karate classes and other op- No. 1. But recreation was in the
Largest firefight since war ends with dozens of Iraqis dead
Sudarsan Raghavan and in the convoy suffered non-life- the U.S.—led invasion began on US. military contractor also were Baghdad, is in the heart of the arms, 120mm tank rounds and Maureen Fan threatening injuries, the US. March 20. killed over the weekend. so-called Sunni Triangle, the arc 25mm cannon fire from Bradley KnightRidder Newspapers military said. Many of those The ambushes appeared to be A US. official in Washington, of territory where opposition fighting vehicles repelled the at— (KRT) killed were wearing the uniforms an effort to mount larger attacks who spoke only on the condition to the coalition has been most tackers,with exchanges lasting for ofthe Saddam Fedayeen, Saddam on Americans at the same time of anonymity because he isn’t a violent. many minutes, said Cargie. The BAGHDAD,IRAQ - In the biggest Hussein’s irregular militia. guerrillas are striking vulnerable designated spokesman, said the The two convoys were attacked soldiers destroyed three building battle since US. forces captured “This is a true indication that U.S. allies in an effort to drive a appearance on Sunday of the from rooftops and alleyways at the guerrillas were using to stage Baghdad in April, Iraqi guerril- we are bringing the fight to the wedge between the United States Fedayeen uniforms may be an around 1.30 pm. with mortars, their attacks. las ambushed two US. convoys enemy,” said Master Sgt. Robert and its coalition partners. effort to instill fear in Iraqis that roadside bombs, and rocket—pro— In a separate attack nearly an in simultaneous attacks in the Cargie oftheArmy’s 4th Infantry Iraqi guerrillas killed 12 people Saddam may return to power. pelled grenades as theyrolled into hour later, four men with auto- northern Iraqi city of Samarra Division. from four countries this weekend. It also may force the Bush ad- Samarra. The guerrilla attacks matic rifles ambushed another on Sunday. But US. troops Guerrillas also killed two US. The dead included seven Span— ministration to treat captured, came from the east and the west U.S. convoy, Cargie said. US. fought them off, killing 46 Iraqis soldiers and wounded a third on ish military intelligence officers uniform-wearing Fedayeen as of the city, said US. military of- troops again returned fire, injur- and wounding at least 18, US. Sunday near Husaybah, along killed in an ambush on Saturday. prisoners of war under the Ge- ficials. ing all ofthe attackers. Cargie said military officials said. Iraq’s border with Syria. That Their bodies were returned to neva conventions rather than The guerillas tried to block the the soldiers found AK—47 rifles Eight Iraqi prisoners were brought the number of coali- Spain on Sunday. Two South Ko- as “enemy combatants” with no road with a makeshift barricade, and rocket-propelled grenades captured, while five American tion deaths to 104 in Novem- rean electrical contractors and a rights, the official said. but the convoy managed to push in their black BMW. soldiers and a civilian traveling ber, the bloodiest month since Colombian civilian working for a Samarra, 60 miles north of through. US. troops using small
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Stop clapping How CoMé A MAN Not all drivers are courteous and understanding. Heather Cutchin Aw A. WOMAN ’5" war. details an unfortunate experience while riding the Wolfline. (T5 (we OF THOSE OLO»FA5H10N£V A typical day for me begins with go faster. I get a little frightened. I am a weoOINGS.’ walking down to the bus stop and small person. I scoot under the nearest waiting for the bus. Sometimes, the seat and hope that someone else wants Wolfline is actually on time, and I to stop in the Varsity parking lot so I i make it to class do not have to jump out of my hiding with no worries. place to pull the cord. Most of the time it The bus driver has been oblivious to is not, even though all ofthis commotion. After radioing I was at the bus in that the Varsity bus is full to capac~ stop 15 minutes ity, he pulls out his cell phone and before the bus proceeds to tell his girlfriend about was supposed to his day. He also tells her how much he be there. I barely loves her, how great last night was, how Heather make it to class, stupid all of these kids on the bus are Cutchin and Spend a good and could she please do his homework StaffColumnist portion Of my for him again? Then he realized that day domg what he had the intercom system on the bus good students turned on and we could all hear him. do...drawing in my notebook. Once I Seeing the potential disaster approach- am free from the clutches of my chem- ing, I leave my hiding place and pull istry teacher, I fly to the bus stop so the cord a little early. All attention and that I do not miss the bus that will take anger is then directed to me, because me the closest to my they did not see me home. Once again, I “Buses that run go into hiding and am thwarted in my the bus could have attempts to leave late are annoying. been moving faster campus. An hour me yours, I’ll Show you mine Especially when a ifI had been thrown Show later, I finally make it off with the other back to my humble crowd of people smaller people. I run abode,»where I spend to the driver to beg Sex games in middle school? Oh, son gifted agreed to have sex with the think it’s going to happen no matter just a few minutes of forms and they all for my life, but he thank you whichever benevolent god giver. what and its best to approach the situ- my time before go— chose that moment sent this crisis to the world so that Teenagers, it seems, are always go- ation with a watchful eye rather than ing to work. What a want to get on the to slam on brakes. I might write about it. I may have ing to want to have sex. They’re also a loud mouth. day... I am still trying Luckily, a rather to start tithing always going to want to have sex What bothers me is how, cultur- to figure out what same bus that I do 3) large man stepped in again. without feeling guilty about it later. ally, we are removing the need for happened to the the aisle at that time Apparently, in At least, with as little guilt as possible, emotions to be tied into sex. More buses this year. Last to assist in throw- middle schools hence, the games and tricks they use and more, it seems that everyone just year, I thought they ing me off the bus. around the coun- to make it seem OK. wants to get their rocks off and they were great (hence the column “Ap— He stopped my flight out of the wind- try, young men Something that bothers me is that don’t really appreciate the romance. plause needed for Wolfline drivers”). shield and redirected me out the door. and women have this particular trend was picked up We see it on TV, we see it in the mov- This year, the buses are always late and I limped on home. taken something from college and 20vsomething par- ies, popular fiction and music. some of the drivers are not nearly as as innocent as ties where the “sex bracelets” have I think the reason its good for teen— friendly as before nor as professional. Not all of the bus drivers are horrible demons that will not let me off when Ben jelly bracelets and slightly less naive meanings. agers to have sex is because it can I do not think that the drivers should According to one Web site that teach them about how powerful phys- help the ladies onto the bus or be ro- I ask them politely. There are a few Kraudel turned it into guys that I know who are very sweet, StaffColumnist a perverse sex manufactures these bracelets, the col— ical love can be. It’s another step they bots that never do anything human, or codes but a polite and will wait for little old ladies game. are slightly different. While can take in a relationship and another little courtesy to your fellow man to cross the street before going through First, I’d like the meanings of yellow, red, transpar— way they can learn how important (or woman) is never a bad thing. an intersection. These drivers are cour- to make it known how offended I am ent, blue and black remain the same, other people are. Buses that run late are annoying. Es— teous to all of their passengers and that things from the ‘805 can so easily the color purple, when snapped, is Sadly, what trends like “sex brace- pecially when a crowd ofpeople forms never slam on brakes. They are on time be turned into perverse objects, which valued as an anal sex coupon. Hm. lets” teach is that you can remove and they all want to get on the same too! The $80 that comes out of our fees inspire lust. Especially when they are That could lead to some very con- yourself from sex, that you can just bus that I do. When the bus finally does and goes toward the Transportation trends begun by people like Madonna. fused middle schoolers if not every- enjoy it on a purely physical level, and come, a riot breaks out on who gets to department should go toward getting Next, we’ll find out that young girls one gets together on this thing. we end up with a nation-of people board first. these guys a raise. (OK guys, remem— are wearing cone bras and somehow Also, now the color orange means who no longer remember What it was Once that settles down, we let the ber you told me I got a portion'of that using it to imply sexuality. a kiss, white and pink mean flash— like to feel emotional attachment. people that want off the bus get off money ifI put that in there. I want to For those ofyou who aren’t “with ing and I can’t even talk about what Sex is important. It’s what keeps (with pushing and shoving, mind you see the green!) it” or “hip,” young people have begun brown is. I worry that while the soda men out of the priesthood and it’s — no way are they getting off easy), and I did try contacting the head of the to code the small strands of celluloid, tab could only have one, or possibly a What people probably spend half of the person that won in the riot gets on Wolfline department, but they declined which if ripped or “snapped” while on couple different acts associated with their lives talking about in one form and finds a seat. We manage to squeeze comment by never returning my e— a young lady’s arm, imply some sort it, this new game is going to color or another, but it isn’t something to onto the bus, packed tighter than a mail. Therefore, this column is based of sexual coupon. The game is called code America’s children as to what be taken lightly, and it isn’t something Japanese subway during rush hour. The on my experiences and those shared by “snaps.” they will and won’t do. Also, it takes to make into a game. driver starts to slowly pull away from others. While some of the colors are fairly a lot of the meaning out of the gratu- When consenting adults make sex the stop, and the bus groans with the tame, some supposedly end in full— itous sex of the past. into a game, they’ve had the time and weight of all the passengers. Everyone Heather wants to know your horrible blown (pardon the pun) sexual con- Yes, teenagers in this country have experience to know what they’re do— starts looking around to see whom he Wolfline experiences. E-mail her at gress. According to most sources, the always had a lot of sex and, for the ing, and they’ve developed some way ' or she can throw off to make the bus [email protected]. colors of the middle school game are most part, this country has kindly to feel okay about it in the morning. as follow: looked the other way, because it’s the When confused teenagers make sex Yellow - a hug way its been for a long while. into a game as a way to explore and Got an opinion you just can’t Purple — a kiss This, however, is a little bit different. discover, it’s more than possible that wait to share? Ticked off at a Red - lap dance This puts a lot of pressure on teens to the next morning is going to bring Transparent - “whatever the snapper have sex, and not with the boy they’ve a lot ofdoubt and more than a little Technician column, story wants” been dating for three years or maybe a grief. Blue — oral sex little groping by that cute guy who sits Snap. or editorial? 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Brenda FOUND black retriever mix. Medium TUTORIAL SERVICE Hiring English,Math, NEW COURSE SPRING 2004 W for students in 3 BBALL (HASS, ART & DESIGN and ED & PSYCH .L 0mm continued from page 10 S Technology Literacy A —OI-— lScrappy’O’Donnell paces Pack to 3-0 N. C. State rolled to a 30-point home win in a single game. over Florida A&M thanks in part to the “We love him,” senior Scooter Sherrill said.“He’s defensive efiforts offreshman guard Mike really becoming a fan favorite out there.” O’Donnell. Following O’Donnell’s much-appreciated turn- over, FAMU’s Terrence Woods nailed a 3—pointer to cut the State (3-0) first-half lead to 20 points. Matt Middleton Woods, a transfer from Tennessee, connected on Sports Editor 139 treys a year ago for FAMU (0-3), the fourth- best mark in NCAA history. The loudest cheer resonating through the RBC State would score the next 14 points behind, a Center during Friday night’s basketball game be- pair of 3-pointers and a slew of bad shots and tween N.C. State and Visiting Florida A&M wasn’t turnovers from the Rattlers, who committed 24 following a thunderous dunk by Marcus Melvin. Not even after a long-range 3-point bomb from BBAll see page 9 Scooter Sherrill or when the final margin of92-62 was announced. Instead, many ofthe 1 1,612 in attendance rose to their feet and howled their loudest roars following a turnover by freshman guard Mike O’Donnell. A turnover? Sure enough, after O’Donnell duve to the floor while stealing the ball from Rattler guard Tony Tate late in the first half, he committed a travel- .in. ing violation while still rolling on the floor trying to find an open teammate. Urged by coach Herb Sendek, the crowd roared in appreciation for the hustling play of the Largo, Fla. native. 'It was one of the many times O’Donnell, who finished with 11 points, six assists and four steals, hit the arena floor fighting for loose balls. “Coach Sendek always stresses being scrappy,” O’Donnell said. “And I just try to be as scrappy as possible.” A scrappy effort that included 21 deflections, a Sendek—loved stat that records the number of times a player gets his hands on the ball, showing his activeness on defense. “That’s a huge number. Anything in double dig- its is a sign you’ve been active,” Sendek said. Sendek also added he couldn’t remember the last JOSH MICHEL/TECHNICIAN JOSH lCHEL/TECHNICIAN Freshman Mike O’Donnell spent a lot of time chasing loose balls in a 30-point win over Florida A&M. time one ofhis players had that many deflections Scooter Sherrill nearly registered a career high. Pack to face Iayhawks in Tangerine Sports StaffReport Mark Mangino said Saturday. “So far they have fulfilled the The Kansas Iayhawks accept— dream and I’m very proud of ed a bid to the Tangerine Bowl our players.” Saturday to face NC. State on Kansas was just 2—10 a year Dec. 22 in Orlando, Fla. ago, but got off to a hot start The Jayhawks finished the this year behind the play of regular season with a record quarterback Bill Whittemore, of6-6 and will be participating who is sixth in the nation in in their first bowl game since passing efficiency — four spots 1995, and their first bowl con- back of Philip Rivers. Kansas test in the continental United won five ofits first seven games States since 1981. beforeWhittemore was injured “All of our kids wanted to in a 42—6 loss to Kansas State. .play in a bowl in the worst way, Without Whittemore, the and this was our goal back in Iayhawks lost their next four KRT training camp they wanted to games until he returned in a Kansas coach Mark Mangino led his team to six wins this year be a bowl team,” Kansas coach 36—7 win over Iowa State during the regular season. Bowling season ready to open for ACC schools With Florida State awaiting its BCS destination,the rest of the ACC bowl slots are slowly being filled. Here's a look at the other five games that ACC teams will play in. an. A. GREG MULHO'LLAND/TECHNICIAN Tangerine Bowl team this year with the exception of Kaayla Chones scored 25 points in a loss at Oregon Saturday. State beat Dec. 22 self-imploding Texas Tech, so a high- Sacramento State on Friday. NC. State (7—5) vs. Kansas (6-6) scoring, entertaining game could be Last N.C.State appearance:2001 def. in. the cards. '0 by Pittsburgh 34-19 Tickets: Students can pay $30 and . Prognosis:Winners ofjust one game showtheir valid student D in Raleigh at Women split since Oct. 1 ,the Jayhawks backed their the NC. State ticket office in exchange way into the bid without star quarter- for a ticket voucher.The voucher can be back Bill Whittemore. Still, State hasn’t redeemed in Orlando for a ticket at the exactly blown away any Division I World Marriott from Dec. 19—21. West Coast trip The women’s basketball team Gator Bowl Continental Tire Bowl Jan. 1 Dec.27 _ fell to N0. 24 Oregon Satur— for the Pack on a 7-of-10 shoot— Maryland (9-3) vs.WestVirginia (8—4) , Pittsburgh (8-4) vs.Virginia (8-5) ‘ g ‘- ing effort. Last NC. State appearance:2003 def. . it , r _ l ,_ Last NC. State appearance: N/A day night-after defeating Sac— State (2-2) connected on just 4- Notre Dame 28-6 Q“ .i m flirt y “ Prognosis:0n paper it’s a great match-up ramento State on Friday. of—15 3—pointers, while the Ducks Prognosis:A rematch ofan eagy season ‘ r: ”2 E 8 f3 W L. . again. Pittsburgh was one game away from blowout should be a much better game ' playing in the BCS,and Virginia, in the bowl rattled in seven 3s in just 15 at- this time around. Mountaineers are co- for the second time in as many years,closed tempts. champions 0f Big EaSt (6-1) and lost to the season strong with a convincing win over Sports Stafi‘Report The senior duo of Chones (13 theTerps 34-7 on Sept.20. Virginia Tech. points) and Terah James (10) led Kaayla Chones scored 25 points the Pack to a 69-42 win over Sac— but it wasn’t enough to push the ramento State Friday night. Peach Bowl Humanitarian Bowl Wolfpack over No. 24 Oregon Sat- State led by 18 at the break and Jan. 2 Jan.3 urday in the Oregon Classic. The never looked back in the second Clemson (8—4) vs.TBA TBA vs.TBA Ducks eventually prevailed Last NC. State appearance: 1994 def. Last NC.State appearance: WA _ . 83-78 frame. Mississippi State 28-24 Prognosis: Although not officual, a Bonse. in a close game that was tied at Brown added seven points and Prognosis:Clemson’s likely opponent State-Georgia Tech game is all but certain halftime. four assists, while Billie McDowell will be Florida,who narrowly lost to "gm. VII and WOUld be a huge yaw’ner.The Bron- The score was tied at 69 with scored nine off the Pack bench. ,1 Florida State Saturday, a team theTigers __ __ cos are the best-team you ve never heard 4:25 to play, but a 3-pointer from State will return to Reynolds beat with ease_Typica||y one ofthe . 1 fim’iffi ofand would Wipe the Jackets all over the Ducks led to a 13-4 run that most entertaining ofall bowls,this year "ma.” T the" home blue turf. Coliseum this week for a non- should be no different for the up—and- sealed the Victory. conference tilt with East Carolina coming Peach Bowl. .9 Keisha Brown added 15 points. Wednesday night at 7 pm. i