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Our resident entomology expert Heather Campbell brings us another Insect Minute. This week’s topic: social insects.
If you would like to find out more about social insects visit the museum’s website at insectmuseum.org where you also find information about our museum and read our blog where we talk about interesting stuff going on in the world of entomology.
In December, during winter break, many of the buildings on NC State’s campus along the Cates Avenue corridor will have their electricity cut off due to construction and renovation of Talley Student Center. This includes the building that houses WKNC, Witherspoon Student Center. According to an email from Stephanie White, a customer service representative from the Facilities Service Center:
“This disconnect is necessary for the contractor to enter the manholes along Cates Ave to install pull strings, bell ends, pull mandrels and grout around raceways.”
WKNC will be discontinuing on-air and online broadcasting during the following days and times:
Last week, Eye on the Triangle did not air. Instead, the Raleigh Public Record was on air covering the election. And covering the Raleigh Public Record was Jake Langlois.
The world of undergraduate research can be extremely competitive. This week, Gene spoke with Kalyani Joeshani, on what you can do to differentiate yourself in the often cutthroat undergraduate world.
In the Lawless West, there is always one man you can count on to save the day. Here now is the Fearless Ranger.
As it gets colder, you might see a lot more people light up around campus to stay warm. What do students think about smoking on campus?
Ever wanted to join the cool kids at WKNC? WKNC 88.1fm is looking for students of NC State to become members of our lovely staff. We offer our volunteers on and off-air positions if they are full-time students of North Carolina State University with at least 2.0 grade point average. Individuals interested in qualifying for an on-air position will need to complete the 5 week training class and pass a written as well as an in-studio exam.
Anyone interested in becoming a DJ must attend one of the two interest meetings.These will be Jaunary 14 and January 17 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in Witherspoon Student Center room 201. At these meetings we will be handing out applications to those that wish to undergo our summer DJ training course. Applications will be due by Friday January 18 at 5 p.m. in 343 Witherspoon Student Center. Individuals are highly encouraged to apply if they show particular interest in our metal, hip-hop, and electronica genres. We will also be discussing the variety of ways that people can get involved with the station if they do not feel like they have the personalities to tackle an on-air position. We will be discussing exciting ways of getting involved with the station that includes everything from production to public affairs to promotion. If you are not accepted into the training class there will still be a variety of ways that you can become involved with the station that do not require DJ training, and people interested in how they can get involved are highly encouraged to attend one of the meetings.
After reviewing all applications, the general manager will contact you to notify whether or not you have been accepted into the training course. Decisions will be made by the general manager and program director, in consultation with the student board of directors.
Training for the summer will take place in Witherspoon Student Center room 201 Mondays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on January 28, February 4, February 11, February 18, and February 25. If you cannot attend four of the five sessions or need to come late/leave early, please do not apply for the training program.
RSVP on the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/350381848391254/
Interview with Christina Cowger, NCSU professor and volunteer with NC Stop Torture Now.
Our resident entomology expert Heather Campbell brings us another Insect Minute. This week’s topic: bioluminescence.
If you would like to find out more about bioluminescence visit the museum’s website at insectmuseum.org where you also find information about our museum and read our blog where we talk about interesting stuff going on in the world of entomology.
Justin Leitch
The North Carolina State Wolfpack have been all over the national media spotlight since the ACC tournament last March. The Pack has been ranked sixth by the AP preseason polls and many players have been named to preseason honors.
Junior Forward C.J. Leslie has been named to the preseason All American 2nd Team as well as being named the preseason ACC Player of the Year. Freshman Guard Rodney Purvis has been named preseason ACC Rookie of the Year. The preseason ACC first team (voted on by ACC coaches) included two Wolfpack players, C.J. Leslie and Junior Point Guard Lorenzo Brown.
All of this information is exciting and encouraging, but at this point it is meaningless hype that many teams around the country have received in years past and then fell apart when the games start being played. In this blog I am going to take a quick look at the roster and tell you why I think this team is NOT going to falter like so many teams riding high expectations have in the past. When building a team, there are a few keys that you must have to be a true contender.
The National Caliber Star
C.J. Leslie, Junior F
2011-2012 Stats: 14.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 1.1 apg
As you can tell from the introduction, many people view C.J. Leslie as one of the best players in the nation and a vital part of this Wolfpack team. Over the course of last season, Leslie’s game improved dramatically as he began to dominate games down the stretch of the ACC season and in the ACC tournament. Leslie’s health (cramping problems throughout last season) and on court demeanor (which has been questionable at times but seems to be much improved with time under Gottfried) will be huge things to look out for throughout this season as the junior needs to step into a leadership role. I expect Leslie to increase all his numbers this season as well as cut down on turnovers. His greatest improvement this offseason has been the improvement of the mid range jump shot, which if consistent, has the ability to make him nearly unguardable.
Talented, Explosive Playmaker and Distributer
Lorenzo Brown, Junior PG
2011-2012 Stats: 12.7 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 6.3 apg
Brown has the talent, discipline, teammates, and coaching to be the best point guard in the nation this season. Upon coming to N.C. State as a freshman, the point guard actually was a shooting guard. When Ryan Harrow decided to transfer to Kentucky because of the firing of Head Coach Sidney Lowe, the Wolfpack needed a point guard and last season Zo filled that role, exceeding expectations anyone had for him. With an offseason to better learn the position, although having been slowed by a knee injury, Lorenzo is in position to have a breakout year. Also, because of Brown’s natural size and athleticism he is a ferocious defender at the PG position.
Lights Out Shooter
Scott Wood, Senior SF
2011-2012 Stats: 12.4 ppg, 40.9 3P%, 95 3PM
Scott Wood is seen by many people, inside the ACC and out, as the best shooter in the nation. He often struggles to create his own shot and can, at times, be a liability on the defensive end, but if left with any daylight, will knock down shots consistently. When Wood is hitting, not only is that an immediate source of offense, but it also stretches the defense and opens up more opportunities for others in the paint.
Supporting Cast
Richard Howell, Rodney Purvis, T.J. Warren
These guys, Rodney Purvis, Senior Forward Richard Howell, and Freshman Forward T.J. Warren, will all contribute big minutes this season. Richard Howell is one of the best rebounders in the ACC (9.2 rpg 2011-2012) and a soft-spoken leader for this Wolfpack team. Infamous for getting in foul trouble, if the Pack is going to have a successful season, Howell will need to be smart on the defensive end in big games. Purvis and Warren both have ACC ready bodies, even as freshmen, and are expected to make an immediate impact in scoring and defensively this season.
Safety Valves
Tyler Lewis, Thomas De Thaey, Jordan Vandenberg
Expect each of these players, Freshmen PG Tyler Lewis, Sophomore F Thomas De Thaey, and Junior C Jordan Vandenberg, to play a decent amount of minutes this year and step into larger roles in the instances of injury and foul trouble. Lewis, a highly touted PG from Virginia has a knack for finding the open man and running talented offense (as seen by his play in high school at Oak Hill Academy) and both De Thaey and Vandenberg are big bodies that have the ability to contribute both defensively and on the offensive end.
Predictions for 2012-2013 Stats
|
Role |
Player |
MPG |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
3PMG |
|
Starter |
Lorenzo Brown, PG |
35 |
12 |
4 |
7 |
1 |
|
Starter |
Rodney Purvis, SG |
25 |
10 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
|
Starter |
Scott Wood, SF |
30 |
14 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
Starter |
C.J. Leslie, F |
34 |
18 |
8 |
2 |
0 |
|
Starter |
Richard Howell, F |
30 |
8 |
10 |
1 |
0 |
|
Bench |
T.J. Warren, F |
10 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Bench |
Thomas De Thaey, F |
8 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
|
Bench |
Tyler Lewis, PG |
10 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
|
Bench |
Jordan Vandenberg, C |
8 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
|
Totals |
Team |
200 |
78 |
39 |
20 |
5 |
Record: (26-4, 15-3 ACC)
Good Wins: vs. UCONN, vs. DUKE, vs. UNC, vs. FSU, @ UNC, @ FSU
Bad Losses: @GT, vs. CSU
As the final week before Election Tuesday begins, nobody seems to have any answers as to just who or who may not hold the lead in this year’s presidential election. As more and more politicos seem to agree that the House may yet again remain in control of the Republicans, the White House race seems just too close to call. In fact, the word “chaos” seems as apt as a descriptor as any. Charlie Cook, of the highly respected Cook Political Report has suggested that for the second time since the 2000 election, the winner of the popular vote might not be the winner of the Electoral College vote. This scenario was of course thought to be highly improbable, and had been a rare occurrence in American presidential politics. Then came the presidential election of 2000, an election still studied as an anomaly, a once in a thousand years occurrence. The idea that it could happen again, as improbable as it may seem now, is not impossible.
If there is one thing that this election cycle has proven, it is that there are still plenty of factors that could turn this race at any moment. Before Denver, there were few that thought much could hurt the Democratic incumbent in the race. Since his lackluster debate and the Republican candidate’s stellar performance in that first encounter, the race has tightened considerable, despite two other debates since then.
It would be foolish to downplay the possibility that something could, even at this late stage in the race, upset the race in favor of one candidate or the other. One wild card that could have an influence might be the recently passed Hurricane Sandy, which is even now continuing to cause problems up and down the Eastern seaboard. From New York to North Carolina, millions have been devastated. The next few days will be crucial for the current incumbent. All eyes will be on the White House to gauge his response to the latest natural disaster to strike the U.S., and the President is acutely aware of this.
But when it’s all said and done, will Sandy really have an impact on the race? It’s too early to tell, but with Katrina still on the minds of many around the country, a repeat of 2005 would almost certainly spell disaster for the President. Mr. Romney, on the other hands, has had to answer to some inquiries of his own, as many have taken a second look at his stances on disaster relief, which include giving more autonomy to the states or the private sector in times of crises. Rhetoric or not, it has raised questions about how the challenger would respond to a crisis of this scale. For anyone still undecided this late in the race, there is certainly no shortage of information of advertisements coming from both sides of the aisle, but ultimately what could decide this race could be out of the hands of either party.
Over the past several weeks, our contributor Jay Tomblin has been interviewing students from various political groups on campus in order to gauge their feelings on various issues facing our country. Here now is a representative of the student democrats and one of the student republicans here on campus, to share their thoughts on the current election cycle. And here to facilitate the discussion is Jay Tomblin.
Most know that N.C. State has its own police force, but did you know that this university also has its own mounted police? Here is Deondre’ Jones with more.
If you haven’t been brought to your front door by the knocks of canvassers urging you to vote early yet… well, you may be the only one. But the efforts to encourage early voting here in the triangle have taken a more enjoyable turn, and a turn away from your front door.
This Friday, October 26, Durham’s Central park will host a midday early voting rally. The rally will kick off at 11am and will feature three amazing acts and delicious soup to warm your heart and soul. Mac McCaughan (Superchunk, Portastatic), the triangle’s own Spider Bags, and Titus Andronicus will all play to urge potential voters to get out and vote early. If you missed Spider Bags at Kings on September 20, let’s just leave it at you don’t want to miss these guys again.
Early voting kicked off in NC on October 18 and will continue until 5pm on November 3. NC State’s own Talley Student Center is an early voting location this year, but there are 20 other locations through Wake and Orange counties housing early voting this year. To find your early voting location, check out the early voting websites for Wake and Orange counties. And don’t forget – even if you’ve forgotten to register to vote here in NC, you can still register AND vote in one stop at early voting.
Have your voice heard and get out to hear some awesome bands this election year!