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First meeting discusses The Pack Howl subcommit- Pack Howl entertainment tee was the largest ofthe night, and Williams believes the size choices will result in a greater array of opinions. ' Iosh Harrell “I think a lot of the people StaffWriter interested in this event are in it for the band, it is arguably Homecoming chair Amanda the biggest event ofthe week,” Lilley and the rest of the sub— Williams said. “But there are so committee chairs said they many other things thatwe have were hoping for a good turn to take care of, such as the pep out Tuesday night. rally, getting prizes donated They got it. for the raffle and other kinds About 50 people, both old of performances that go on and new members, turned out during the week.” JEFF REEVES/TECHNIQAN at the Alumni Building to let The committee also feels Football players Marcus Stone and Brian Clarkjoust in the Brickyard Tuesday. Service Raleigh set up thejousting platform to promote their their voices be heard for next that a balance must be struck service project which takes place on April 2. Service Raleigh is an organization supported by Parks Scholars and Student Government. year’s Homecoming, sched- between pleasing students and uled for the week of Oct. 23— alumni alike. 29, capped off by the football “We’re really trying to con- game against the Golden Eagles centrate on more mainstream of Southern Mississippi. music, especially for our Among this year’s challenges alumni population,” Lilley Jousting for Service will be a majority—pleasing art- said. “Although Homecoming ist for Pack Howl, the expan— is for students on campus, it’s sion ofthe parade, and, just as also for the alums, and that important as the rest, a catchy will be one ofour main topics title for the week while playing this year.” ' Raleigh awareness a team from Mississippi. The Homecoming commit- Lilley, a senior in chemistry, tee said another focus will be said her main goal this yearwill getting the week started with Katie Akin the service partners include: interested in registering together. Groups who register together be to get more student groups more ofa bang, in the form'of StajfjTWriter Trees across America, Habitat The gladiator games were a novel are guaranteed to be placed in involved and to have even more Kickoff. for Humanity, as well as food idea for student motivation. the same service group April interest for the various events “We’re really trying to set the Students were surprised to banks, soup kitchens and el— “Last year we gave out pizza,” 2, and in the past, the student being held. ‘ stage for the rest of the week, find the Brickyard transformed ementary schools. Students who Kathy Fraley, a sophomore in response has been positive. “We’re going to try to blanket and make this a huge event into a gladiator battling area participate in the service day will chemical engineering and Ser— “I have done Service Raleigh campus and get more student with a good turnout,” kickoff yesterday between 11 am. and 1 be assigned to work for one of vice Raleigh volunteer, said. every year since I was a fresh~ groups and more populations chair Hunter Plemmons said. pm. Students fought each other these groups. “This year we wanted to do man,” Carrie Goodson, ajunior on campus who perhaps “We’re going to try to get a withjoustingbatons and learned “I got to beat up my friend something that students could in microbiology, said. “It is weren’t involved last year, but bonfire, get a radio station ways thattheycould enhance our Drew with a big foam jousting see andparticipate in, thatwould pretty laid back. This will be my perhaps would like to be this out, maybe an outdoor movie; communityduringthetwo-hour stick, which was awesome,” make the Brickyard fun.” second year as a site liaison; it is year,” Lilley said. “Our hope is something along those lines.” event, sponsored by Service Ra- Dylan Cunningham, a sopho— TheServiceRaleighrepresenta- a lot of fun. Groups always have to have an accurate represen— Last year’s Homecoming Pa- leigh. more in business management, tives handed out many T—shirts, a good time.” tation of our campus, not just rade went down Hillsborough Service Raleigh is an NCSU said. “He signed up to do service, cards and magnets to prospective So far this year, registration the big groups, but the smaller for the first time in years, and service organization supported so I would say the event was suc- Wolfpack volunteers. has been. relatively low. Repre- groups as well.” the committee is goingto tryto by the Parks Scholars and Stu- cessful.” “It’s been a good day, we’ve sentatives say that they think The group will also be look- build on last year’s success. dent Government that holds a Over the past week, Service drawn quite a crowd,” Caitlin that there are still roughly just ing for an accurate representa— “Our plan for the parade is to massive group service project Raleigh has been marketing Kelleher, a junior in environ- under 1,000 people registered. tion of musical opinion from start promoting the event now one day out of the year to lend its day of service, taking place mental science and co—chair of Last year there were 1,700 par- the student body, so that they during the spring and to get as numerous service groups in the April 2. Group participants Service Raleigh, said. “Although ticipants, and this year’s goal is can avoid last year’s contro— many businesses and organiza- Triangle area student volunteers. have chalked information on not everyone who hasjoustedhas 2,200. . versial choice of Ludacris and tions as we can involved and get Local companies such as Kinkos, the bricks around campus, registered, we have raised aware— “We are hoping that people are come closer to pleasing the more participation,” Stephanie Krispy Kreme, Panera Bread and painted the Free Expression ness. Hopefully people will go just waiting until the last minute campus as a whole. Canady, parade chair and aju- Food Lion also donate goods and Tunnel, and contacted student home and get groups of friends to sign up,” Kelleher said. “It’s an The focus of the music this nior in communication, said. money to the cause. This year and faculty groups that might be together to register online.” awesome opportunity.” year will be a pop/rock style to “We’re going to try to target balance the hip-hop style oflast Greek Life more and trv to stir year and the country music the a rivalry among them, and to yearbefore. Possible candidates try to find ways to get more range from the Allman Broth- involved with the community Chancellor turned ‘Calendar Girl’ ers to Jessica Simpson to Good and include everyone.” Charlotte to the Foo Fighters, The group said the overall Twelve ofthe country’s She added that the additional money. Bramble said. “It really shows a with many other possibilities. meeting was a success. They leading women in science copies ofthe calendar have been Jenny Bramble, a senior in lot ofdifferent facets oflife, and “We tried to get a diverse said the large turnout will help werefeaturedfor 2005 distributed with that purpose; computer science, was given a I love that.” group of genres and we’re try- represent the entire campus local middle and high schools copy of the calendar and said Abbe Bonnevie, a junior in ing to get views from all the more effectively, and will be a calendar. were given extra copies to give she felt that'it was a great idea. biological sciences, said she feels committee members, and to sign ofgood things to come. young women something to Bramble said that although there the project was a great success. find out what kind of bands “I think the turnout and Haley Huie strive for. is information available toyoung “Anything to help fund an they are interested in as well overall response is great, espe— StafirWriter Davies said that Fox was one girls that tells them that they are important cause, such as en- as the student body,” Cody cially comparing this meeting of her first considerations for equal to boys, “something like couraging females to enter a Williams, Pack Howl com- to the first meeting last year,” Former NC. State Chancellor the calendar because she was a ' this shows that even though male dominated field, is great,” mittee chair and a junior in Canady said. “We saw a lot of Marye Anne Fox, appeared as woman Who had achieved a great these are the top scientists in Bonnevie said. agricultural business manage- the same faces, which is great Ms. October in a calendar spon- deal throughout her career. their fields, that they are still She said she respects the ment, said. “But a problem may because they know how every— sored by Biotech Primer, a firm “We were looking for women female.” women who developed and always arise where we could be thing works; we also saw a lot dedicated to educating non-sci- who had crossed over into other Bramble said that she was ini- posed for the calendar because dead set on one band, but not of new faces which will help ence professionals about basic industries, such as business or tially amused when she heard of their ability to show support be able to get them because of bring fresh ideas, and new elements ofbiotechnology. academia,” Davies said. “Dr. that Fox was a “calendar girl,” for other women who are trying various problems that band insight, and will make this Cathleen Davies, the President Fox is an excellent example of but after seeing the finished to “break down the barriers, and may have later on.” Homecomlng a great one.” ofBiotech Primer, thought ofthe this.” product was a big fan of the enter male—dominated fields.” idea while she was a professor at The goal of the calendar was project. She said she called to Bonnevie said she appreciates the University ofSan Diego. to be distributed across the na- mind the images of the recent Fox’s efforts to lessen the uneven insidetechnician Davies said that she didn’t tion, which Davies said has been movie with the same title, but work force in the field ofscience Nine lives have the resources at the time, successful. She said that she be- after seeing her photo said that it and technology. NCSU veterinarians perform surgery but wanted “a way to promote lieves this is the first “women was obvious that Fox thought it “I think it’s admirable that on a cat missing two of its legs, allow- science for women.” in science” calendar that has was a great idea and looked like women, like Fox, are able to ing the feline to have a prosthtic limb Davies has since designed and been done. She also added that she had fun making it. take initiative and say, ‘Look attached to its leg bone. See page 3. published 5,000 copies of the a 2006 calendar is already in the According to Bramble, one what I did! You can do it too,”’ 2005 edition of the calendar, works. thing that stood out to her about Bonnevie said. many of which have gone to The proceeds from the calen— the calendar’s layout was the dif- She pointed to her mother’s companies that supported the dar are put into a scholarship ferences between the months of influence and unwavering viewpoint 4 ; venture. fund. This year the company the year. support as the driving force be- features 5 “I really wanted to figure out worked with the Association “There’s Chancellor Fox in hind her ambition, saying that classifieds 7 ' a way to show everyone what a ofWomen in Science’s scholar— a lab coat, a woman surfing, a “without such strong women I sports 8 great career being a scientist is,” ship fund, which Davies said pair ofsnorkelers, a girl with her would probably have the same Davies said. was a fitting place to donate the dog and a woman in a kitchen,” mentality.” PAGE2°WEDNESDAY,MARCH 23,2005 Page T t t O TECHNlClAN

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Above One of the most meticulous parts ofthe surgery includes drilling pin holes in the bone. Screws would be inserted to help hold the prosthetic in place until the bone heals. Left -George Bailey gets his new foot as Dr. Marcellin ﬁts the prosthetic inside the bone. Industrial Engineers from N.C. State help create the prosthetic for George Bailey.

NINE LIVES WES A CA? Wig @Béfi‘l’l} ” 'iTY T0 WALK AGAIN STORY BY ERIN WELCH I PHOTOS BY JEFF REEVES At only one and a half years would ensure that the cat’s bone prosthetic. ning smoothly because of the would transfer loads of weight old, George Bailey is already a would grow around the pros- Marcellin—Little worked with practice surgeries, one ofwhich through the bone like healthy, star. thetic and attach to it. George Bailey for approximately was in front of George Bailey’s undamaged bone does. Regu— Undergoing groundbreaking Only a small portion of hu— one year prior to the surgery to owners. While Harrysson said lar prosthetics transfer loads surgeryTuesday, the young feline mans have received osseointe- assure that the prosthetic limb Marcellin—Little’s practice sur— through soft material, some- became the first pet to receive a gration, mainly in Scandinavia, operation would run smoothly. geries only took 15-20 minutes, times causing the bone gradually prosthetic limb attached to his Marcellin-Little said. Before Tuesday’s big show, he anticipated Tuesday’s opera— to disappear. Harrysson said this bone, a process called osseoin- The prosthetic legs and feet George Bailey had to undergo tiontaking longer. is a condition astronauts often tegration. designed for George Bailey were CAT scans which helped develop “He’s going to take it pretty experience after being in space “The surgery today is to put a created by NCSU’s department Virtual models ofthe prosthetic slowjust to make sure,” Harrys- for extended amounts of time prosthetic part into his leg,” De- ofindustrial engineering and an leg he would need. The Virtual son said ofMarcellin-Little. because they are not putting nis Marcellin—Little, an assistant outside firm. model was then converted into Harrysson said the prosthetic pressure on their bones during professor oforthopedic surgery “This surgeryis a good demon— a real-life apparatus which limb should be readily accepted that time. at the Veterinary School and the stration ofwhat we can accom— builds the 3—D image layer by by the bone because bone actu— Marcellin-Little anticipated operating doctor on the animal, plish working with engineers,” layer through a process called ally likes to grow into tantal- that in about a month, George said. “We developed a prosthetic, Marcellin-Little said. stereolithography. lium. Bailey’s bone will have grown basically a leg that replicates the Ola Harrysson, an assistant Harrysson said N.C. State’s ste- “The body is always try to into the prosthetic and he will Dr. Marcellin-Little begins the lower part ofthe leg.” professor in industrial engineer- reolithography machine is one of heal itself,” Harrysson said. Al— be ready for the foot addition. . operation by inspecting the leg George Bailey, a street cat, was ing, said the project to create the only four machines in the United though he said the bone tissue Harrysson said doctors always before any cuts are made. bornwithout thebottom portion leg started out as a student proj- States, with others in St. Louis, is constantly growing, he said it try to minimize the time out for ofboth ofhis hind legs. Marcel~ ect in one of his bio—modeling Detroit and Ohio. NCSU was the would need some stimulation. ~ their patients after surgeries. lin-Little said that its owners industrial engineering courses. first to have the machine. Ifanything is touching the bone George Bailey’s recovery should had looked up information on “In its design and manufac— Harrysson also said the whole when its growth is stimulated, take four to six weeks. Once his the Internet and found out that turing, this surgery is a first,” idea behind creating these 3-D it will attach onto the touch- prosthetic leg is healed, doctor’s he did prosthetic surgeries with Marcellin-Little said. “Overall, models is the new concept of ing material. To instigate this will attach a spring steel foot to osseointegration. it’s a very light, sophisticated custom designs for different stimulation, Marcellin-Little the leg. George Bailey’s prosthetic legs surgery.” kinds ofimplants, which can be cut the tip offofGeorge Bailey’s Although the prosthetic are unlike most prosthetics used Marcellin-Little said the used for a variety ofpurposes in existing hind-leg bone and then implant surgery provides pos— in humans. While humans typi~ screws, which would be inserted humans. inserted the prosthetic leg into sibilities for future implications cally receive external prosthetics into the cat’s bone to attach the Prior to the surgery, Marcel— a hole which he drilled in the in humans, he continued, more which attach onto the end ofthe prosthetic, would be the most lin-Little already had practiced bone. research is still necessarybefore damaged limb, Marcellin—Little critical aspect of the surgery. howhe would drill a hole into the “It’s not removable, and that’s the process will be utilized in inserted George Bailey’s pros- For the surgery to be a success, bone and insert the prosthetic the point,” Harrysson said. human prosthetics. thetic limb into the actual bone the screws must lock into place limb. He said he was much less Through inserting the limb into “Seems like it has a future,” ofhis right hind leg. This process and the bone must grow into the worried about the surgery run— the existing bone, George Bailey Harrysson said.

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Student Government campaigns would probably be targeting those are supposed to be ongoing. people and there are plenty —- that However, no one would know it don’t vote. based on what is seen, or not seen, And perhaps more importantly, around campus. what’s being done to find out who Where’s the campaigning? Where those people are and why they have are the faces behind the candidates’ knowinterest in voting? Hold on to your bag — and your sense of humor names? With a voter turnout last year Students will vote on both April of a little more than 10 percent of ' 4 and 5 ———— just one and a half the student body, it seems obvi— They say there’s a silver lining in tion later that night, police report vide any prescription medication. every cloud. in hand, I couldn’t shake the feel- 3) Leave the bling-bling behind weeks from today. Candidates lost ous there is a real issue here. But Mine had a name. Paul. ing that, ofthe seven college stu- Don’t take anything abroad that a week of campaigning to Spring it seems to be something that is Our eyes connected just as I dents sitting at our table that night, can’t be replaced or that calls at— Break and are losing two days due being blatantly ignored, intentional crossed the this was not supposed to happen tention to yourself. It’s the travel to spring holiday. Books closed on or not. 3%??? threshold into to me. equivalent ofwearing a bulls-eye. the candidates back at the end of The candidates have one last 1' a dimly lit I’m a seasoned traveler. In Third 4) Bring a back—up plan lobby in the World countries. I’m the type of Ifyou wear glasses, bring a back- February. week of time to campaign. Is it London Metro- girl that copies passports. Locks up pair. Ifyou have a digital cam— And yet, hardly a peep from the really possible to get to the root of politan Police carry-ons. Slips passports under era, bring a disposable. Ifyou use active candidates. the issue plaguing student involve— Department. pillow covers while I sleep. I’m credit cards, bring an emergency More than a month of campaign- ment in that small period of time? As a chorus of not the girl that gets her entire life second. And keep them separate. ing could have been accomplished Absolutely not. police sirens stolen from under her chair in the 5) Be aware by now and yet, not a peep. That The person that will be elected wailed in the middle ofa toast ofPale Ale and I like to cringe when I look back firiSh background, doesn’t notice a thing. on the photographs taken ofour is enough time to find out what will be advocating student opin— the real issues are —— and the only ions during their tenure in office. questColumnistr I“ am. he pushed one Like the throngs ofN.C. State group the night my bag was stolen. carefully placed students that will depart this sum— In each, we’re toasting our good ones that are going to know those The student body president will sit curl offhis forehead and spoke our mer and this fall for study abroad, time, laughing at jokes and look— are the ones that the issues concern on the Board of Trustees and make famous first words, “Can I help I thought sheer luck and the oc— ing blissful, unaware ofthe crowd — the students. decisions that will affect the Uni- you, love?” casional glimmer oftraveler’s wis- cheering on a football match be— With a forced look ofdistress, I dom would keep me safe. hind us. Always be aware ofyour However, candidates have done versity for years to come. If candi— said, “I’ve been robbed.” I was wrong. surroundings. Carry bags in front selective campaigning. They’ve dates don’t start finding out what “Right then,” he said. “Well, I arrived home four days late ofyou in case the strap is cut. Loop been talking to special—interest the opinions and real issues are you’ll have to come with me back with a new list oftraveler’s advice your bags around table legs or groups. They have been speaking now, why would they do it when here. Leave your friends here, if —— and, on an unrelated note, a place them underneath a jacket in at forums for Greek Life, Agri—Life they were in office? you don’t mind.” new position on the State Depart- plain View. Keep one hand on your and ASAAC —— groups where most The commitment here seems to I didn’t. ment’s “watch” list. A distinction, belongings any time you take pub- For the next hour and a halfof I’ve been told, not to be taken lic transportation. of the members are pretty much be getting the “right” people on Spring Break Tuesday, I sat with lightly. 6) Keep an emergency contact list guaranteed voters. It’s awesome certain sides to get the vote, not to Paul, a British deadringer for Colin With the help ofthe State De— Make a list before you depart of that they are likely voters, but with serve the student body. Farrell, telling my story and occa- partment’s Web site and my own important numbers to call ifyour a terrible voter turnout of 3,500 The good news is that it isn’t too sionally flipping my hair. traveling woes, therefore, I present things are stolen. Include: direc- last year, the more important issue late. Let’s see some action. “So you were in a pub then?” he the Carie Windham guide to keep- tions and a phone number to the asked. ing it safe. (A more complete guide embassy; phone numbers and ac— The unsigned editorial thatappears above is the opinion ofthe members of Technicians editorial “Yes, the bag was underneath our can be found on the State Depart- count numbers for all major credit board and is the responsibility ofthe editorin chief. table.” ment’s Web site at: travel.state.gov. cards; your airline office and flight “And there were... seven ofyou?” Just don’t tell them I sent you.) itinerary; and the phone number “Right, seven.” 1) Copy important documents to your local bank. ‘ Editorin Chief “Well, that’s an odd number now Friends called me a “Travel 7) Make copies ofyour keys Matt Middleton isn’t it?” Nazi.” Others shook their heads. Ifyou insist on taking keys from [email protected] Was it ever. But making copies ofplane tickets home abroad, make sure there are Managing Editor Ben McNeely “So, let’s go over what was lost.” and my passport was the best move copies ofall the important ones TECHN ben@!echnicianonline.com Then, as soon as my mood had I made this Spring Break. Keep and that they are in the hands of “‘1: THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY lifted, it sunk again as I began to copies ofall identification and im— someone responsible and available > NewsEditor Photography Editor DeputyNews Editor ErinWelch TaylorTempleton Rebecca Heslin tick offthe contents ofmy stolen portant documents separate from to deliver them on command. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] bag. your belongings. I also kept a copy Perhaps the most important les- Viewpoint Editor Graphics Editor DeputySportsEditor “Passport, driver’s license, stu- at home so it could be faxed abroad son I learned, however, was that Jason Eder Patrick Clarke Ryan Reynolds Without those copies, I theft can happen to anyone. In my [email protected] graphics@technICIanon/Inecom [email protected] dent ID, five American dollars, two ifneeded. Sports Editor Advertising Manager DeputyPhotoEditor British pounds, two credit cards, would have never gained entry to particularl borough in London, for Austin Johnson Claire Saunders Ray Black Ill a bank debit card, planetickets, a the embassy or new copies of my instance, 178 thefts were reported [email protected]' [email protected]. . , Artsand EntertainmentEditor ClassrfiedsManager De u PhotoEditor tube pass..” paper plane tickets. last month, according to the Met- Jake Seaton Zach Patterson JP ftTR ‘ He cleared his throat. “Well, 2) Separate your stuff ropolitan Police Web site. diversions@technicianon/ine.com classifi[email protected] phoro@rechnlclanonlinemme eeves then, you are in a mess.” My biggest mistake was tossing So be aware, be vigilant and be Features Editor Deputy NewsEditor Ashley Hink Tyler DUKGS I wasn’t done. all my identification, money and crossing your fingers that ifdi- [email protected] [email protected] “Eyeglasses, chic lit, digital cam- belongings into one bag on the saster does strike, Paul will be on Technician (USPS 455-050) is the official student-run newspaper of N.C. 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Our two breaks are entirely too close together

As we head into another holiday, it seems as if just N.C. State has decided to give us ANOTHER that it’s impossible to have a blast, it’s just kind weeks between spring break and a second break. we only just left one not much more than a week break directly after Spring Break. On top ofthat, of awkward to be on Spring Break the second The only solution that could maybe make our, ago. I would be willing to bet that those who went all week in March, regardless ofthe fact that it’s the or perhaps just my, situation better would be And surprisingly enough that’s exactly what out on Spring Break are looking to their wallets same time every year. having just a one-day holiday now, on Monday it is. at the moment, wondering how Also, there’s the matter that for Easter Break. Then include another one-day Spring Break was only two they are going to afford this the past eight days haven’t re- break on either a Friday or Monday toward the weeks ago, two Mondays ago holiday’s expenses, with a few “Yes, it’s true, ally seemed like much ofan amidst ofmid—April’s tests and projects. we were all either home, at ' pennies and some lint. Granted, accomplishment — granted Yes, it’s true, all breaks are great and much the beach, or somewhere. no one reallyHAS to spend all breaks are tests and projects were due, but needed, but this one doesn’t come at a time when And now here we are again money over this break, or any that was a given due to the fact a break is needed most. I guess the fact that all getting ready to head either break for that matter, but what’s great and much we had nine days ofno class. my money went to spring break is the reason I back out to the beaches, to the fun in doing that? We all But now, there aren’t too many want this break to be a little later in the semester. visit friends at another col— need some balance in our lives, needed, but deadlines coming back from But at the same time, it just seems as ifa break lege or to just go home for a and three weeks with two big Spring Holiday, the last tests are placed a week or two before exams would help to Trevor I this one doesn’t Behar few more days. breaks swings the scales just a still weeks away, and final proj— lessen the stress offinals. StaffColumnist Now personally, I don’t little too far to one side. ects won’t be due until the end Maybe there’s nothing that can be done, but have a problem with holidays I agree that Easter is a good come at a time ofApril. So again, I ask: what’s then again, a break is a break and I hope every- and missing class. However, with a little over a holiday to have a break. How- the point ofhaving spring holi- one will be safe and enjoy it. month left ofan uphill battle ofwork, tests and ever, I still question NCSU’s when a break is day now? As for me, PM have to find a way to get by with projects, I would kind ofhope that somewhere reasoning behind such close In a matter ofspeaking, I the $26.40 in my checking account, and the $10 in the middle ofthe semester’s chaotic end, there breaks. The closeness ofthe needed most’.’ guess it’s better that I’m here bill in my pocket, which with gas prices now is might be maybe even just a day to break up the breaks seems nice, but could the at NCSU getting two days of maybe about a tank, just enough to head home routine. Just to give us all some time to either re- dates not have been moved so that Spring Break break instead ofthe one day that Chapel Hill has and maybe run a few errands while I’m there. lax or scramble to get back up offthe ground to was a later date, how many people enjoyed going off. Appalachian State, however, waits until the go for the home stretch. to the beach at the beginning ofMarch, when Monday when we get back to begin their spring Give Trevor a break and tell him what you really Unfortunately, however the fates or perhaps the weather was still in the 503 and 603? It’s not holiday for two days. This at least allows two full think at [email protected] ‘2 2‘ ‘3 .( 7’ IECHNICIAN Features WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 2005 ' PAGE 5

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Robots energy and flair that gives his Harmony fills the air CAST: Ewan McGregor, Robin Williams metallic DIRECTOR: Chris Wedge and character life. Fender’s Carlos Saldanha goofy and outsider—type nature is putbrilliantly on display. Greg Nicole Griffin trouble reaching the high notes, *‘kirtkik Kinnear does a comparable job StaffWriter but once the song picked up Pack as the voice Ratchet ——— a slith— It Up recovered. Patrick Clarke ering robot (scumbag) that is 1 Six mics plus one pitch pipe Packabelles, an all—girl group, StaffWriter nothing more than a big old and no instruments equal stole the audience’s attention momma’s boy. seven groups of Wolfpack with “Always Something There Robots, a peppy animated Ewan McGregor and Halle voices filling Stewart The- to Remind Me.” feature from the Ice Age team, Berry, however, did not animate atre Friday night at the Unity! “The girls seemed very pas- is aborit a small town ‘bot who their characters beyond their Concert hosted by Accapol- sionate about what they do and takes his dreams to the big city. casings. Rodney appears to be an ogy 101. had an attitude about them that NUKED: POPPlNG YOUR Rodney Copperbottom (Ewan energetic young boy early on, but The concert opened with made them more enjoyable,” KERNELS McGregor) is a robot who leaves McGregor brings nothing more Accapology 101 running Joanne Cannell, a freshman in Forced with living off micro- his town to become an inventor than a mundane charisma with onto the stage to perform communication, said. waved popcorn for a week, in a nearby metropolis, in search his delivery. “Get the Party Started” and Sarah Starr, a sophomore in we have determined the of his childhood idol Bigweld He turns Rodney into the “Sweet Dreams.” communication and member secret recipe for the bagged (Mel Brooks) —- owner of Big- dull hero you cannot cheer for. “The Unity! Concert gave of Packabelles, made up her ‘ popcorn of every famished weld Industries who preached, Berry’s voice gets lost within the the NC. State communitythe own rap for the song “Black or college student’s dreams. “You can shine, no matter what entire production. Cappy stays chance to get just a taste of DAN TERNES/TECHNICIAN White,” which had the audience Using a bag ofOrvilIe Re— you’re made of! ” Just as Rodney in the background until the lat- all the talent NC. State has to Kali Navé poses before her per— going crazy. “I rewrote the rap denbacher’s Movie Theater arrives at the gates of Bigweld ter—end of the movie, but does offer outside the classroom,” fomance with the Packabelles. to ‘Black or White’ because the Butter popcorn and you Industries, lockstep upgrades not do enough to warrant any Andrew Cherry, a freshman original lyrics did not represent standard microwave, nuke are passing over ingenuity. attention. in industrial design and The Grains of Time. This lively our group,” Starr said. “I tried for 2:30. However, if you hap- The new boss, Ratchet (Greg Luckily, the combination of member of Accapology 101, bunch sings anything ranging to make it light—hearted and fun pen to be cooking in a dorm Kinnear), wants to run the scattered pop—culture refer- said. from barbershop tunes to recent so when the audience started to room micro-fridge, nuke company with one idea in ences — including a Britney All seven ofNCSU’s a cap- favorites, but no matter what it laugh, I knew it wasn’t just be- for 3:50. After popping has mind: when things get old, toss Spears dance number —— and pellagroupsperformedFriday is, it is sure to please the crowd. cause I was a white girl trying completed, let the bag sit for ‘em. Then buy new. impressive animation mask night. This includes Ladies in James Wallace, a junior in his- to rap.” 17.28 seconds and then enjoy Assisted by motormouth train most ofthe character flaws. From Red —— an all-female group tory and Spanish, serves as the The last group of the night your movie. whistle Fender (RobinWilliams) Rodney’s 503-style hometown to with voices ranging from sec— human drum set for this group was Anno Domini. The group and a titanium-sleek corporate the pinball machine feel of the ond alto to first soprano. The and was right on the beat for amazed the audience with its insider Cappy (Halle Berry), big metropolis, everything is Ladies sang Seal’s “Kiss From their first song, “House of the hand beat instead of the usual Rodneylooks to stop thechanges made ofcolorful nuts, bolts and a Rose” and Aretha Franklin’s Rising Sun.” After Mike Adel— human beat during the song brought on by Ratchet’s regime gears. “Natural Woman.” man stole every girl’5 heart with “Starry Host.” “The group is and bring Bigweld back to the Robots is a kid’s movie but the Soloist Brittany Berry, a his “My Girl” solo, the group more than just ,singing a cap— forefront ofthe company. older audience will be split in sophomore in English, said, finished with the audience clap- pella, it’s about spreading the Robin Williams delivers an— its approval. It should be noted “I got hooted at, and it made ping along to “I Can See Clearly good news of Christ,” Ben other brilliant performance as that it deserves extra credit for me feel like I really did a good Now.” Before the song’s finish, Salmon, a sophomore in com- the voice of Fender. Equaling the “Scrat’s Adventure” trailer iob.” the audience cleared its seats for munications and member of the genius of his role in Alad— for Ice Age 2 before the opening Wolfgang sang a variety of a standing ovation. Anno Domini, said. PERSON OF THE WEEK din as Genie, Williams brings titles. styles of music. The diverse Accapology 101 finished the Accapology 101 closed the Who better to be Techni— group was very active while first halfofthe performance with Unity! Concert with a bang. The cian’s Person of the Week singing behind the soloist, Hootie and the Blowfish’s “I Go audience rose to its feet after the than Robert Urich? 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Hodge, Pack ‘not Back satisﬁed’

With two wins this weekend, State to the wouldﬁnd itselfin the Final Four in St. Louis

Michael Breedlove ’Cuse StaffWriter Syracuse is where Julius Hodge No college basketball player is shining first flashed his greatness, calmly brighter than Julius Hodge these days. His putting up 12 points as a fresh- face lights up the cover ofUSA Today. His man against a chorus of boos wit has hit the airwaves of ESPN Radio. from fans And his last-second heroics have lit up a who wished Wolfpack fanbase longing for a light. he had come Though Hodge’s gaudy stats already had to northern many considering him a star, a game-win— . New York ning layup dropped on the defending na— instead of tional champions now has many consider— . Raleigh. ing him a legend. . It was “Everybodyreallydreams ofthat,” Hodge . that game said of the shot. “But I don’t feel that I’m AUStm in the Car- a much better player than before I hit that JOhIISOlI rier Dome, layup. I just feel like everything is basically Sports Editor when the paying offnow.” Wolfpack Compiling a resume that feaures one upset the No. 9 Orangemen 82‘- ACC Player ofthe Year award, four NCAA 68, that really started State’s rise appearances and, most recently, 2,000 ca- back to national respectability. reer points, Hodge has certainly made his The Pack would earn its first at— mark on NC. State athletics. Coach Herb large bid in over a decade that Sendek would later agree, though he said March, starting a string of four that one shot shouldn’t be the benchmark consecutive appearances. ofHodge’s collegiate career. This weekend, Syracuse is “Hopefully, it didn’t take that shot to where Hodge will try to put an change his legacy,” Sendek said. “Hope- exclamation mark on his career fully, it added to his great legacy, but wasn’t byleading State out ofthe North— necessary to define it.” ' east and on to St. Louis —— on to With Sunday’s historic win, a taste of the Final Four. It’s a destination triumph has returned to NC. State bas- they haven’t reached since the ketball. memorable 1983 team’s run. “There’s a lot of joy in the air,” Hodge Hodge solidified his legacy at said. “Seems like everything is going right State by willing his team past for us, and now the bandwagon is crazy. Charlotte in round one of the Everybody’s on the bandwagon.” NCAA Tournament and then While the excitement of playing in his sinking the winning basket first Sweet 16 certainlyvitalizes Hodge, he against the defending national says the team is a long way from reaching champs in the second round. But complacency. ifyou think Hodge was satisfied “We don’t feel satisfied at all; we’re with the Sweet 16, then you don’t still hungry,” Hodge said. “Guys are still know Hodge. Mondaymorning, humble and grateful, and we still want to he was back in the gym. win more.” “I got in the weight room prob- When asked about his team’s mentality ably about 9:30 a.m., before my and work ethic, Hodge described the team class,” Hodge said during a press as the “lunch-baggers of the ACC” who conference Tuesdayafternoon. “I simply go to work every day. was in there shooting probably The Pack’s hard work will certainly be about 1:30 p.m., after my second needed Friday. Its opponent, Wisconsin, is class.” State is preparing for Friday’s BBALI. continued page 8 matchup with Wisconsin, the No. 6 seed in the Syracuse region. The Badgers run a style similarto Wisconsin (24-8) vs. N.C. State (21-13) the Pack’s that should make for a 1 1 NCAA Regional Semifinals " Syracuse, NY. low-scoring defensive battle. Gametime: 7:30 p.m., WRAL “In terms of being patient with the ball offensively, there WISCONSIN SCOUTING REPORT are similarities in our offenses,” Points per game: 67.0 FG pct: .437 Hodge said. “They get it done 3-point pct: .388 man—to-man [On defense], they Points allowed: 59.5 really help out, just like we do.” Opponent FG pct: .422 While Wisconsin doesn’t run Opponent 3-point pct: .294 Team leaders a Princeton-styled offense like Scoring: Alando Tucker - 14.7 State, theydo tryto slowthe tem— RA BLACK Ill/TECHNICIAN Rebounding: Mike Wilkinson 7.4 po and win games with defense. Senior Julius Hodge said the team isn’t satisfied with a Sweet 16 appearance and is focused on Friday’s game with Wisconsin. Assists; Chambliss Sharif— 2.8 When asked to make predictions Steals: Mike Wilkinson - 1.2 aboutthe outcome Friday, Hodge gracefully declined. “I have no predictions, growing up a Knicks fan I’ve seen Patrick Ewing do that too many times, and I’ve seen our Knicks fall so ‘Good days to bad days’ many times,” Hodge said. “I predict that against Wisconsin, it will be a great game... defen- Michael Fox This season, Jones has been optimis- sively.” StaffWriter tic ofher performances. She is working If State wins on Friday, arch- primarily on the bars and balance beam, rival Carolina could be waiting Last year, Amanda Jones looked for— but she has competed in all events on in the wings. All that would be ward to competing in the East Atlantic three occasions this year. Currently at stake -- a trip to the Final Gymnastics League’s championship Jones’ average score on the bars is slightly Foun series. above 9.7. Hodge has come a long way However, her freshman season came “We have a new bars coach this year,” since his last visit to Syracuse, to a sudden end during a practice. She Jones said, referring to Todd Henry, the from a ga ngly freshman with hurt her back after falling while practic— team’s new assistant coach. “He changed heart to an unquestioned senior ing on the uneven bars. She missed the our workouts up a bit and made them a leader. But he still has one last championship, but was able to return little more challenging.” chapter to write before he takes to compete on the balance beam in last Jones has also made a significant im- off the Red and White —— and year’s NCAA Regionals. This year she is pact on the beam, getting scores of 9.75 he doesn’t want it to end in the hoping to make a significant impact in or higher five times this year. Carrier Dome. the conference championship, especially “We made a lot of mistakes early on, “I didn’t give myself any time because ofthe location. but we got it all together to figure out to be satisfied,” Hodge said. “I’m real excited that this is going to what we’ve been doing wrong,” Coach “This isn’t enough for us.” be my first one I’m competing [in], and Mark Stevenson said. “Anytime you’re we get to host it,” she said about this walking on something that skinny and Austin can be reached at Friday’s meet. . that high and let alone flipping on it, if 515-241 1 or The meet will be hosted by State and FILE PHOTO BY ANDY DELlSLE/TECHNICIAN [email protected] will take place at Reynolds Coliseum. EAGI. continued page 7 Amanda Jones performs on vault during State’s win at North Carolina earlier this year.

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