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Shack-a-Thon

to raise money

for Habitat for

Humanity

Long-standing University tradition will commence Sunday.

Joshua Chappell Senior Staff Writer

Upperclassmen are familiar with the rickety shack-adorned atmosphere of the Brickyard this time of year. Fresh-men, as well, will soon learn the ways of Shack-a-Thon.

This year will mark the 20th an-niversary of one of the most popular traditions on campus. The annual fundraiser by Habitat for Humanity began in 1991 with one shack, and has taken place annually ever since.

According to Matt Woelfle, presi-dent of the campus chapter of Habi-tat for Humanity, the event kicks off every year on a Sunday with the construction of the shacks. They are then occupied continuously from 8 a.m. on Monday through 5 p.m. on Friday. Throughout this entire time, shack dwellers have the goal of raising more money for Habitat for Humanity than their competitor shacks.

“While in the shacks, the organiza-tions solicit money by all imaginable means, including pan handling, sell-ing raffle tickets, and selling food,” Woelfle said.

According to Woelfle, a senior in civil engineering, there will be 17 shacks this year, including the top four fundraising shacks from last year, the Habitat for Humanity Shack, the Stu-dent Media Shack, and 11 shacks that were bid upon by 24 organizations.

According to Woelf le, the event grossed $16,891 last year. This year, he said, the goal is $20,000.

“We already saw a 16 percent in-crease in money raised on bid night as compared to last year,” Woelfle said. “We are hoping this trend continues.”

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Students find drug policy acceptable, workingNo complaints from students regarding Campus Police work and sudent conduct.

Harsha RamakrishnaCorrespondent

Students around campus were hap-py overall with how campus admin-istrators and safety officials enforce rules and policies regarding campus drug violations.

In an effort to prevent substance abuse, most universities have a zero tolerance policy on drugs and crimi-nal charges that are pressed on any individual found in violation of this policy. N.C. State is one of those uni-versities.

“We do have a zero tolerance for drugs and will charge criminally as well,” Jon Barnwell, deputy chief of Campus Police, said.

Most students come to college hav-ing drunk alcohol in the past, accord-ing to University Health Promotion.

“A vast majority of first year stu-dents have had at least one drink in the past year, and 38 percent of first year students drank on at least one occasion within two weeks of being surveyed,” according to the health promotion website.

An educational program emphasiz-ing the medical, psychological and le-gal consequences of the possession, use or distribution of drugs is a stan-dard feature at student orientation programs.

“Given the statistics, N.C. State University requires all first year stu-dents under the age of 21 to complete AlcoholEdu for college. Completion of the program is required for spring semester registration. This two-part, online, science-based course provides detailed information about alcohol and its effects on the body and mind,” according to the website.

Students who commit other mi-nor violations are often not charged criminally. Instead they are educated by referring them to the University’s student judiciary council and the Of-fice of Student Conduct.

Many universities also have a policy on tobacco, which restricts people from lighting up in public spaces within the campus for health and safety reasons. However, they do provide smoking zones within the campus where the restrictions do not apply.

For example, Shaw University in downtown Raleigh has a ban on all tobacco products, as they receive government subsidies for providing a smoke-free campus. N.C. State, however, has not instituted a smoke-free campus.

Skateboards are also prohibited on most campuses as they are usually ridden recklessly and result in dam-age to pavements and railings.

“The most common policy violation on campus aside from criminal activ-ity is skateboarding,” Barnwell said. “Most skate violations are typically warned for the first offense and in case of repeat offenders, appropriate action is pursued.”

The University has strict policies on equal opportunity and non-discrimi-nation. The Equal Opportunities and Sexual Harassment policies protect against racial discrimination, reduce hate crimes, protect the interests of the community, and foster an envi-ronment conducive for learning.

There are also policies in place to prevent the unauthorized reproduc-tion and distribution of copyrighted material.

Violations of these policies have serious repercussions which may include suspension, expulsion and criminal charges.

Brian Caffarel/TeChniCian arChive PhoToSen. Barack Obama throws a Wolfpack sign to the crowd as he thanks Chancellor Oblinger for hosting his victory celebration of the North Carolina primary in Reynolds Coliseum on May 6, 2008.

Barack Obama will visit campus Wednesday to promote his new jobs plan and to make one of his first

speeches since the beginning of the cam-paign season. Departments across campus have made plans to rearrange facets of day-to-day University operation — transporta-tion in particular.

Obama will be the first president to visit

campus since it hosted Ronald Reagan in 1985. Reagan spoke on how Americans would give less of their earned money to the government; Obama’s jobs plan asks for tax breaks for the less fortunate, and increased taxes for the affluent.

Below is a rundown of what hopeful at-tendees can expect.

Carrie Keen/1986 agromeCKPresident Ronald Reagan is presented with a special jersey by Mr. Wuf in Reynolds Coliseum on Sept. 1986.

Why iS he coming?The presidential campaign season traditionally begins

on Labor Day. With Republicans debating frequently, Obama has hit the road to share his views.

His most recent and public stance came last Thursday when he announced his jobs plan to the nation. With unemployment hovering around 10 percent — almost identical to the level when he took office — he plans to focus most of his speech on his newly introduced bill, the American Jobs Act, according to the White House.

Young Americans played a large role in electing Obama in 2008. Along with his stop at a small business in Apex, N.C. Tuesday, his appearance on campus will be one of his first since the start of campaign season.

Where Will he be on campuS?Obama will speak in Reynolds Coliseum. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., and he is slated to begin speaking at 12:55

p.m. Attendees are encouraged to come early and to limit personal items.

hoW can i get ticketS?Tickets will available on a first come, first serve basis

beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday in the Brickyard. Students must have a valid campus identification card to receive a pass.

Students are allowed only one ticket apiece.Tickets will also be available to faculty, staff and the

general public, but students come first. Tickets for fac-ulty and staff will be up for grabs at 10:30 a.m., and general public tickets will be available at noon Tues-day at the Vaughn Towers ticket window at Reynold Coliseum. They will also be available on a first come, first serve basis.

Where can i park?Displaced “C” permit holders from Jeter Lot, Morrill Drive and Cates Avenue are asked to park in the Coliseum

Deck Paylot (lowest level of the Coliseum Deck) OR the West Deck on Sullivan Drive.The Coliseum Deck paylot is available for VIP and displaced “C” permit holders Wednesday.Displaced paylot users are directed to Carter Finley Park & Ride Lot, Rt. 6 Wolfine, service every 15 minutes

or designated parking at Greek Village (signed - near fraternity and sorority houses — ride Rt. 9 Greek Village).

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Where can’t i park?Coliseum Deck Paylot is closed for general parking beginning 5 p.m., Tuesday. No parking Wednesday in the Cates Avenue “C” spaces — in front of Talley to the Cates Avenue/Morrill Drive

intersection.Event attendees (non-campus) will be directed to park at the McKimmon Center and Greek Village and ride

shuttle buses to the event. Signs will be in place.Portions of Jeter Parking Lot will be reserved beginning Tuesday.The entire Jeter Parking Lot will be a secured area Wednesday (closed). Morrill Drive - No parking after 7

p.m., Tuesday (includes “RE” — Resident East and “C” parking). Vehicles parked on Morrill Drive after 7 p.m. will be relocated (towed) to another campus location.

Morrill Drive will be closed to accommodate the president’s arrival/departure. During this time period, anyone parking in lots along Morrill Drive, i.e., Carmichael Gymnasium Lot, Weisiger-Brown Lot will only be able to depart campus via Western Boulevard.

Talley Loading Dock/Service Lot closed Tuesday at 5 p.m.

hoW Will buSing be affected?Wolfline routes are detoured Wednesday. No Wolfline buses will serve Dunn Avenue/Jeter Drive, Carmichael

Gym or Faucette Drive stops between Morrill Drive and Varsity Drive.Rt. 7 Wolflink Shuttle and Rt. 3 Engineering will serve the campus interior as usual, but will travel Pullen

Road to Western Boulevard.Private apartment shuttle buses are being directed to pick up/de-board on Founders Drive in front of Scott Hall.Rt. 2 Hillsborough Street Shuttle, Rt. 4 Westgrove, Rt. 6 Carter Finley are not affected.

SourCe: ChriSTine Klein, PuBliC CommuniCaTionS SPeCialiST for nCSu TranSPorTaTion

Story By John Wall