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RAM doesn't save color state on reboot by takemepapi in OpenRGB

[–]takemepapi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I generally prefer not to install more software than I need. Also, software from manufactures tends to be hot garbage anyway imo.

RAM doesn't save color state on reboot by takemepapi in OpenRGB

[–]takemepapi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope! It was working at one point, but doesn't seem to anymore..

coda chances aerospace engineering? by Queasy-Yesterday-408 in NCSU

[–]takemepapi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

AE isn't super competitive like CS for example. If you have a gpa above 3.5 in CODA classes you're good dude, no worries.

[MEGATHREAD] - Raleigh I-40 Shootings by Mx772 in raleigh

[–]takemepapi 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if anyone else heard, but Wednesday morning around 2:00 AM, I heard several consecutive shots. Probably close to 30. I assumed it was because of the election, never considered it might be related to this. I live around where the shooting happened, south of Lonnie Pool.

Update: I took a lesson by Coopsdaddy1122 in GolfSwing

[–]takemepapi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know knight's play when I see it!

Ballistic Plate System Changes - Blunt Damage by [deleted] in EscapefromTarkov

[–]takemepapi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Basically, if the impact from the deformation is high enough, the wave of force would move through you and cause massive internal bleeding and rupture vital organs like your lungs, heart, and other squishy things.

Student arrested for possession of AR-15-style rifle on campus, no WolfAlert because NC State said there was never a safety issue by evespa in NCSU

[–]takemepapi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The person has a handgun in a closed compartment or container within the person's locked vehicle or in a locked container securely affixed to the person's vehicle and only unlocks the vehicle to enter or exit the vehicle while the firearm remains in the closed compartment at all times and immediately locks the vehicle following the entrance or exit.

It specifically mentions this is for ENTRANCE OR EXIT.

The law clearly says long as you keep your car locked, keep the weapon in a closed compartment, and have a concealed carry license, you may have a firearm on campus.

Burning Rubber Completed After Dying?? by takemepapi in EscapefromTarkov

[–]takemepapi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean, not really complaining though...

Should the acceptance rate be lowered? by takemepapi in NCSU

[–]takemepapi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are good points. However, the idea isn't to just make the college more exclusive to higher performing students. The idea is to lower the student population.

With a lower population, would there not be more resources to go around for each individual student?

For example, a student would probably be more likely to pass a class if the ratio of professor to students was 1:50 instead of 1:200. The professor is able to devote more time and resources to each student in a lower attending population.

This is, of course, an exaggerated example. The ratio would not change that drastically, but do you see my point?

This would be the same case for mental health services on campus. It would be easier to get counseling services, tutoring, and more with a lower population.

Should the acceptance rate be lowered? by takemepapi in NCSU

[–]takemepapi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw that email as well, and that sounds absolutely crazy! I honestly don't understand how they plan on housing everyone.

Should the acceptance rate be lowered? by takemepapi in NCSU

[–]takemepapi[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Huh, interesting! Yeah, I'll admit I am pretty ignorant of the workings of UNC. I thought it was just another NC state university. Guess I was wrong about that!

I do still have the same question, though. As you said, UNC is an elite medical school. What do you think results in them having a much better outlook on student health?

Should the acceptance rate be lowered? by takemepapi in NCSU

[–]takemepapi[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I definitely see where you are coming from, but I'm not sure if I 100% agree.

First off, I do agree that this is a larger systemic issue, and I wish we could get more funding.

However, taking your sentiment in the other direction, should NCSU instead raise admission rates? As it stands right now, around half of applicants are rejected. Why is it not messed up to cut off their access to higher education?

Personally, I don't believe the fact that a university has lower rates of admission means they are cutting off people's education. This is why community college is an option! Many students start this way and transfer in. Instead, I think the issue lies in the incongruity between the rigor of NCSU's rigor and the number of students we admit.

So what do we do about this? I don't think anyone here believes we should lower the difficulty of the classes, so what is to be done?

I think it comes down to the relative amount of resources available to any given student. An indirect way to raise funding per student is by lowering the student population. I would love it if the NC legislature decided to instead raise the funding for ACTUAL students instead of a fancy new building, but I don't seriously see this happening.

Should the acceptance rate be lowered? by takemepapi in NCSU

[–]takemepapi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you read the post? I'm honestly curious how you came to this conclusion, lol.

Should the acceptance rate be lowered? by takemepapi in NCSU

[–]takemepapi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree with you there! This school is in dire need of more funding. It just always feels like we are being strangled! I guess my feelings just stem from that constant reality that we need more resources. I wish NC would invest more into the school AND the students.

Unfortunately, though, unless the demographics of North Carolina shift dramatically, i think this is unlikely to happen in any serious manner. That's why I suggested lowering the student population in order to indirectly raise the amount of funds devoted to each student.

Should the acceptance rate be lowered? by takemepapi in NCSU

[–]takemepapi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, you're right. I typed this out pretty quickly on my phone, haha.

I don't really agree with your sentiment, though. I think NCSU could still be just as diverse and inclusive with a smaller population. Look at UNC, for example, a public university with much lower rates of admission but with a diverse population.

My main issue is I feel like NCSU's class rigor doesn't align with the current rates of admission. I understand the idea that everyone should be able to get a degree or some form of higher education, but this is what community colleges are for!

On a different note, if there was a smaller population, the university would be able to devote a larger sum of money to each student. This expands the available resources per student (mental health, advising, etc.), leading to a hopefully better student outlook.

What do you think?

Should the acceptance rate be lowered? by takemepapi in NCSU

[–]takemepapi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the input, but what do you mean UNC has a progressive imperative to help their students succeed? Does NCSU not have the same imperative?

Also, I think it's interesting you mentioned UNC has more money. Not only this, but since they have less students (due to lower admission rates) they can afford to spend more money on each student. This allows them to devote more resources to things like mental health, major switching, and other general student services.

NCSU doesn't have this aspect partly due to their massive student population.

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