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Club dons clown noses to spread joy

Sara Awad, Staff Writer December 2, 2013

No matter how many times their guardians told them not to, members of a club at N.C. State go out of their way to talk to strangers.  The Clown Nose Club’s mission is to increase friendly communication...

The odds are in favor for Hunger Games sequel

At long last, the mockingjay has returned. Francis Lawrence took over as director, and he didn’t disappoint. With the announcement of the new director came the casting announcements.  Unlike...

 Bacheler’s  pumpkin won him the title of Pumpkin King at this year’s North Carolina State Fair. It weighed in at 799.6 lbs. 

Jack is the Pumpkin King

Taylor Quinn, Staff Writer November 25, 2013

Jack Bacheler, an extension entomologist professor at N.C. State, grew a pumpkin for the State Fair in October. He checked on this pumpkin every day and invested a lot of hours in shaping its growth. But...

Garry Atkinson co-wrote and illustrated his first book, "Fundo's Animal Alphabet". Geared towards children ages two to six, he hopes to captivate readers through pictures and get kids excited about learning. As a visual learner, Atkinson wants to help other visual learners through his book. Photo by Elizabeth Davis

Alumnus writes children’s book to inspire creativity

Holden Broyhill, Staff Writer November 25, 2013

Gary Atkinson, an N.C. State alumnus, is holding a campaign to self-publish his first children’s book, Fundo’s Animal Alphabet, which is meant to teach children the alphabet.  “I’ve...

Quality Grocery continues community-oriented tradition

Grant Golden, Staff Writer November 25, 2013

From the minute that you step into Quality Grocery, it’s clear that this place has been steeped in tradition. From the hand-written chalkboard menu, to the hand-scooped ice cream, to the box of Rock...

Sociology Professor Michael Schwalbe has an exhibit showcasing his black and white photography that he developed himself, being shown in Durham Arts Council Building. Photographed by Victoria Crocker.

Professor’s photography captures N.C. artists at work

Emma Cathell, Staff Writer November 4, 2013

N.C. State professor of sociology Michael Schwalbe has a photography exhibit at the Durham Arts Council. The exhibit, A View to the Making: Portraits of North Carolina Craft Artists at Work, will be on...

Heidi Hobbs, associate professor of public and international affairs, gestures toward her collection of dolls. She accumulated dolls through her travels and gifts from students.

A look into the world of professors’ offices

Sara Awad, Staff Writer November 4, 2013

Professors’ offices might as well be their homes away from home. Some keep their workspace simple—a desk, a chair and a few photos—others seize the opportunity to decorate the space....

The history behind a holiday: Halloween

Sara Awad, Staff Writer October 27, 2013

As time goes on, we adopt and abandon traditions. For some, we devote much thought to why we do them. For others, the meaning behind tradition gets lost. The latter is the case for Halloween. Some scholars...

 Returning patrons draw “V’s” on the foreheads of first-time moviegoers signifying their virginity.

Production of cult classic goes too far

If the Rialto Theatre’s production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show doesn’t offend you, there probably isn’t much that will. Rocky Horror is a cult classic, science fiction musical about...

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Volunteers set up placards on a red carpet. The placards each display a dress designed by LeBlanc and a description of that dress.

NCSU professor takes the runway

Taylor Quinn, Staff Writer October 20, 2013

Students and faculty in and interested in the College of Design filled Hunt Library’s auditorium Thursday night. With anticipation, they waited to view the finale of Project Runway. The design school...

 
The statue of Sir Walter Raleigh stands outside of the Raleigh Convention Center. Organizers of the International Festival adorned him with a cape made up of different countries’ flags and stuck flags in his hat, as well.

International Festival returns

Kaitlin Montgomery, Staff Writer October 7, 2013

Flags of various countries lined the ceilings. People of all different ethnicities and races represented their countries. It wasn’t a United Nations meeting that brought so many cultures together,...

Book about Raleigh offers something for everyone

COMMENTARY 27 Views of Raleigh is exactly what it claims to be — a book containing 27 selections of stories, essays and anecdotes as told by 27 different writers, each connected by a tie to the city. Some...

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