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Election 2004 the Student Newspaper of North THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1920 FRIDAY , SEPTEMBER ‘ 3 2004 TECH. A technicianonlinecom Raleigh, North Carolina ELECTION 2004 RNC' freezes Reactions to a convention Madison Square Garden Rebecca Hill Washington SquareNews, NYU (U—Wire) In these first days of the Republican National Convention, sweltering heat and stifling humidity have enveloped the area around Madison Square Garden. Pe- destrians and onlookers huddledyesterday in the shade oflocal store awnings, waving Republican-red CNN fans. But to police, Madison Square Garden is “frozen” - at least, as far as security is concerned. TAYLORTEMPLETON/TECHNlClAN MELIH ONVURAL/TECHNICIAN Corporate, suits and shoppers in the Forrest Hlnton and Matt Walton cheer as George W. Bush takes the ANGaza Laughinghouse, captain of Public Service Keepers Union 157, speaks to an anti—Bush rally at the Bell Tower. Herald Square and Penn Station areas stage at the Republican National Convention last night. have gradually disappeared in the past few weeks with the steady influx ofmedia trucks, bomb-sniffing dogs and cops, but Campus GOP group in these‘past two days, the sidewalks have Protesters rally been uncommonly bare and the streets devoid ofboisterous traffic. Those thathave decidedto brave the con— cheers on Bush’s against presidential vention zone, the focal point of national security for months, have been directed through a maze ofsidewalkbarriers every halfblock or so. message administration At 9 am. Monday, just a few undaunted souls trickled out ofthe 34th Street—Penn Station entrance, which normally erupts The College Republicans lican National Convention. Activists gathered at belltower The flag symbolized “corporate with rush-hour commuters. cheer on George W. Bush as President George W. Bush accepted to speak out against Bush policy control over American government Many local workers are using vacation he accepted the Republican the nomination for the presidencyand yesterday evening. and the incredible influence over who days during the convention. spoke to the crowd at the convention . ' we are,” according to Feldman. Ken Chow, Internet Marketing Super— presidential nomination last last night. Last night, rather than fighting Lex visor at Thomas Industrial Network at 5 night. About 30 people showed up to eat Erin Weleh Luther, Feldman and others took on Penn Plaza, was one ofthe fewmembers of hot dogs and cheer for the line-up of StaffReporter our president, George W. Bush. his department holding down the fort this Ben McNeely speakers, which included former Sen. Protesters and activists assembled week. Allowingextratime to commutewas StaffWriter FredThompson ofTennessee andNew Gene Feldman stood like Superman around the Belltower to protest the his main concern. York Gov. George Pataki. with his hands on his waist and cape Bush administration. Participants “It sucks,” Chow said. “But it’s peaceful Cloos’ Coney Island restaurant in Les Honeycutt, a freshman in en— flapping in the wind. But instead mingled amongst each other and around here for once.” Mission Valley reverberated' with gineering, was working behind the of donning Supermanis typical red then assembled to hear local activ- On the street, the scene was also relative- chants of “Four more years!” and counter. cape,‘Feldman, an NC. State stu— ists speak. Afterward, the protesters ly quiet. Not until late Monday afternoon “Flip—flop!” last night, as the College “I used to work at Sonic and we dent, donned an American flag with walked down Hillsborough Street did the typical bustle of this Midtown Republicans met at the local eatery to corporate logos and symbols in the locale pick up to something like its usual celebrate the final night ofthe Repub— GOP continued on page 3 place ofstars. RALLYcontinued on page 3 speed. Protests have mainly consisted ofquiet, solo acts. » A man standing on 34th Street behind ‘ the orange, plastic netting that act as pedestrian barriers and crowd control at the 7th Avenue intersection held up a sign reading “AllYe Are Sheep” toward the herd ofrestrained pedestrians. Another man outside ofMacy’s, dressed ’ in a glittering red, white and blue T-shirt, was cracking jokes about Texans. Press members loitered around the grounds, clothes sticking to them with sweat, waiting for admission, with a deck of credentials and ID cards around their necks. _ Police escorted delegates and attend- ees into Madison Square Garden either PROTEST continued on page 2 0 Local entrepreneurs draw up owner Sammy Stevens. Nine will be offered for the party, in- newplaysfor thefall. TVs, including three big—screens, cludingdollar hot dogs and $2 insidetechnician have been added to the bar, giving hamburgers. Ben Motal them a grand total of forty sets, Iax Sports Grill, located on the StaffReporter Stevens said. corner of Avent Ferry and Gor— “We’ve also added 32 wireless man, is also getting ready for Players and fans aren’t the 'speaker boxes for fans who want the upcoming season. Manager only ones getting ready for the to come and listen to Saturday’s George Giuliano said that the bar opening game on Saturday -— lo— game on the radio,” Stevens said, willbe offering specials such as $2 cal businesses are also readying noting thatthe first game will not pints and $5.99 Philly steak and themselves to meet the increased be televised. fries dinners on game day. demand for goods and services Sammy’s Grill, which hails as “We opened last November, so that accompanies football season the home ofthe Philip Rivers Fan this will be our first football sea— on son,’’said Giuliano, as he points RED football preview in Raleigh. Club, will also offer specials Get readyfortomorrow’s game with our 24- Sports bars, restaurants and Saturday, including $2.50 pints to the 2004 NC. State football page football magazine.See insertion bookstores are among the es- of Ice House and Miller Light, schedule hanging on the wall of tablishments that can anticipate $8.50 pitchers and “a lot of food the bar. He said that the bar will ................................................. increased activity during the specials,” Stevens said. Overflow be especially geared toward away viewpoint 4 season, and they are making the parking is also offered on game— games, when many fans cannot diversions 5 appropriate accommodations to day, Stevens said. attend the game and choose to classifieds 7 keep customers happy and satis- For the Ohio State game on watch it on television. sports 8 fied throughout the season. September 18, Sammy’s will also “We’re anticipating more spe- ................................................. Sammy’sTap and Grill on Avent host an after—game party complete 'cials and contests for the road weather Ferryhas made several equipment with three bands, a bikini contest games,” Giuliano said. today tomorrow additions to better accommodate and “cheap beer,” Stevens said. He CHRISTOPHER DAPPERT/TECHNlClAN customers, said manager and - also said that several food specials BUSINESS continued on page 2 Daniel Steelman,a senior in interpersonal com- munication,tries on different hats at the campus bookstore in preperation for tomorrow’s game. 80V66° 83v68° Hot Date? Get a “Hot” new style. Sam & Bills Hair Designs 832—6393 www.5amandbills.com PAGE 2 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 Page Two TECHNICIAN HURRICANE SEASON . COURTESY NOAA Hurricane Francis, currently a Category 3 storm, is expected to make landfall this morning on the Flori- CHRISTOPHER DAPPERT/TECHNICIAN da coast. Forecasters project the storm’s path will take it into the Deep South. In preparation for the start of the football season,the NCSU bookstore has stocked up on a wide range of State fan products like these red-and-black masks. game,” said Sinclair, referring saidTommyHaddock, President BUSINESS to the sale ofWolfpack apparel; ofTri—Arc Food Systems. Hurricane Frances continued from page I Packbackers has also made Chicken will be served as soon supply adjustments to meet the as the doors open at 5:30 rather Packbackers Bookstore on increased demand, stocking than the usual 9:30, Haddock Hillsborough is another busi- increased supplies of tailgating said. ness anticipating football season tents, jerseys, hats, grill covers An additional express lane nears U.S. coast in Raleigh. and license plates, “shaped like a will also be available to ac- “We are one of the closest football,” Sinclair said. The‘store commodate a larger number of Thousands ofFloridians tailgating and apparel stores to also sells affordable NCSU tee— customers. warnings for the entire eastern lized the National Guard in [Carter~Finley StadiumI,” said shirts for $9.99, she said. Haddock referenced the evacuate as thefirst storm coast of Florida and Gov. Ieb case they were needed. store manager Megan Sinclair. The Bojangles’ on Western is substantial history that the Bo- ofthe season nears the Bush has declared a state of Sports events planned for this Sales have been on the increase also gearing up for the larger in- jangles’ on WesternBoulevard coastline. emergency. Fourteen mil— weekend in Florida have been ever since school started, said flux of customers that football has forserving hungryWolfpack lion citizens live in areas now postponed. The University of I Sinclair. “We’ve been selling a season brings. fans. News StaffReport under hurricane watches and Miami- Florida State football lot of car flags and magnets,” Additional staff will service “We try to do it better every warnings. The projected path game has been postponed to she said. “Everyone is looking for Bojangles’ customers starting at year,” he said. Floyd, Fran and now Frances. has the storm coming on shore Sept 10. the perfect outfit to wear to the 5:30 in the morning on Saturday The sixth—named hurricane of sometime Friday morning and The University of Florida’s the season slammed the Baha- head into the Deep South, ‘ game against Middle Tennes- mas Thursday as it heads on a affecting Georgia, Alabama, see State University will be collision course with Florida.
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