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[Photo] Sleep experts: Prioritize rest this week

December 5, 2009
Photo by Peggy Boone

[Photo] Businesses vary in holiday decoration methods, timing

December 5, 2009
Photo by Luis Zapata

[Photo] Bell Tower enthusiast will share lost tales of University

December 3, 2009
Brian Schultz, a freshman in architecture design, eats dinner at Clark Dinning Hall on Sunday night. As the semester comes to an end students decide whether they want to change their meal plans or not. “I don’t plan on changing my meal plan next semester. I have 160 meals per semester; due to my lifestyle with design I can’t eat at regular times and it allows me to be flexible with my eating habits,” Schultz said. Photo by Sarah Tudor.

[Photo] University Dining announces updates for next semester

November 29, 2009
Hillary Simpson, a junior in biochemistry, walks past the caution tape blocking the staircase outside of the Wolves' Den Monday evening. The Wolves' Den, which will be closed for the remainder of the week, experienced a plumbing problem earlier this week. "I dont think it will really affect many people," Simpson said, "people are headed out for Thanksgiving, and it will be open by the time they get back." Photo by Jordan Moore

[Photo] Drainpipe dampens students' food options

November 23, 2009
Photo by Luis Zapata

[Photo] College of Education hosts teacher of the year

November 23, 2009
Chancellor Jim Woodward speaks about the deficiencies in the N.C. State IT Support Staff at the N.C. State Board of Trustees meeting in the Park Alumni Center on Centennial Campus Friday. Woodward acknowledged the IT support department is understaffed and not comparable to other local universities. He vowed to add two new staff positions by the beginning of next year. Photo by Kevin Cook.

[Photo] Trustees send 'Talley fee' to Bowles, BOG

November 22, 2009
Photo by Matt Moore

[Photo] Host team takes college media Grudge Bowl

November 22, 2009
Head coach Kellie Harper brings in the huddle after the women's basketball scrimmage vs. North Greenville Monday, Nov. 2 in Reynolds Colosseum. The Wolfpack defeated North Greenville 87-44. Photo by Dreier Carr

[Photo] New coach has high hopes for the season

November 17, 2009
Tia Bell, junior forward, fights for control during the women's basketball scrimmage vs. North Greenville Monday, Nov. 2 in Reynolds Colosseum. Photo by Dreier Carr

[Photo] Team embraces family atmosphere, new coach

November 17, 2009
 

[Photo] A 'Harrow's' welcome

November 11, 2009
 

[Photo] Meet the new kids

November 11, 2009
 

[Photo] Smith holds keys to Pack's success

November 11, 2009
Amber White, redshirt junior guard, drives to the basket during the women's basketball scrimmage against North Greenville Monday in Reynolds Coliseum. White had 10 total points during the exhibition game. N.C. State won 87 to 44. Photo by Dreier Carr.

Amber White, redshirt junior guard, drives to the basket during the women's basketball scrimmage against North Greenville Monday in Reynolds Coliseum. White had 10 total points during the exhibition game. N.C. State won 87 to 44. Photo by Dreier Carr.

[Photo] Women's basketball dominates in Harper's debut

November 2, 2009
Photo by Peggy Boone

[Photo] H1N1 vaccine brings long wait at Talley

November 1, 2009
 

[Photo] University breaks ground on new library

October 25, 2009
At the Animal Science Club Milking Booth at the North Carolina State Fair, William Haigler, a freshman in agriculture science, helps Katie Griffith of Wadesboro milk a cow on Saturday. Haigler said that the booth gives kids an experience they don't have in the city. "We're just trying to show kids what goes on as far as livestock and the dairy industry in general," he said. Photo by Matt Moore

[Photo] Fair concludes quiet, successful week

October 25, 2009
Ken Kimber, graduate student in public administration, and Eugene Yap, junior in chemistry, play Halo 3 ODST in the D.H. Hill Library. “I prefer to play in the library because of the huge screen and the people here,” Kimber said. “I come here to study but always bring my ODST for playing after.”

[Photo] Library usage ranges from study to sleep after renovations

October 21, 2009
Ken Kimber, graduate student in public administration, and Eugene Yap, junior in chemistry, play Halo 3 ODST in the D.H. Hill Library. “I prefer to play in the library because of the huge screen and the people here,” Kimber said. “I come here to study but always bring my ODST for playing after.”

Junior guard Javier Gonzalez, redshirt senior guard Farnold Degand, and sophomore guard Julius Mays defend against freshman center Jordan Vandenberg during Red Ralley on Friday, Oct. 16. Mens played a scrimmage in the historical Reynolds Coliseum to deput this years team. Photo by Luis Zapata

[Photo] Wolfpack deep at point guard

October 20, 2009
The reserve champion barrow lays in his pen at the North Carolina State Fair. Harris Teeter bought the barrow from Makensie Mohrfeld for $6,000 during the Junior Livestock Sale of Champions. Photo by Amanda Karst

[Photo] Fair remains crowded despite H1N1

October 19, 2009
 

[Photo] Opportunities come knocking at Engineering Career Fair

October 6, 2009
First year veterinary student Sabrina Trager plays with a golden retriever puppy at the Dog Olympics Saturday, Oct. 3. "I wanted to participate because I just love playing with the dogs. My favorite dog was a dancing German shepherd earlier this morning," Trager said. Photo by Jonathan Stephens

[Photo] New dog olympics received well

October 4, 2009
Sammy's Tap & Grill. Photo by Ryann Pasquale

[Photo] Away from home, close at heart

September 29, 2009
Doug Christian and his half Chow half German Shepard mix, Annie, walk around Cameron Village on Monday. When asked about the dog ban, the SPCA member said, "It's crazy, they are dog haters." The ban should be issued sometime in 2011. Photo by Ryann Pasquale

[Photo] Restaurants in downtown will continue serving customers and their pets

September 28, 2009
Representing NC Skate, Jeffrey Mickler, a freshman in aerospace engineering, sits on the porch of the shack NC Skate and the Rugby teams share after a shower passed on Tuesday. "The Habitat for Humanity shack is a great idea. It's a great way to raise money. There is a fact on every shack and tells people what it is about," Mickler said. Photo by Amanda Wilkins

Representing NC Skate, Jeffrey Mickler, a freshman in aerospace engineering, sits on the porch of the shack NC Skate and the Rugby teams share after a shower passed on Tuesday. "The Habitat for Humanity shack is a great idea. It's a great way to raise money. There is a fact on every shack and tells people what it is about," Mickler said. Photo by Amanda Wilkins

[Photo] Shack-a-Thon brings students together

September 24, 2009
While H1N1 spreads significantly each day, more students are going to greater measures to protect themselves. Caitlyn Alberts, a freshman in First Year College, and Ellen Zeigler, a freshman in biology, wear masks while waiting to get checked out at the Student Health Center. "We are just wearing the masks for prevention so we don't pick up the virus," Alberts said. Many students requests masks when they walk in the center to lower their chances of catching the virus. Photo by Erica Heller

[Photo] Health Center aims to inform, prevent

September 22, 2009
Photo by Meredith Faggart

[Photo] Halo 3: ODST deploys today

September 21, 2009
Ashley Nichols, a freshman in chemistry, uses her student ID card to enter the Carmichael Recreation Center Monday.“I think you should have to present it. Anyone can make up a number,” Nichols said. Photo by Jeffrey Fowler

[Photo] Carmichael Complex will require ID for entrance

September 20, 2009
Organizers construct shacks on the Brickyard Sunday in preparation for Habitat for Humaniy’s Shack-a-thon. Organizations compete to raise money for building homes for the needy. Photo by Kevin Cook

Organizers construct shacks on the Brickyard Sunday in preparation for Habitat for Humaniy’s Shack-a-thon. Organizations compete to raise money for building homes for the needy. Photo by Kevin Cook

[Photo] Habitat for Humanity sets goal of $25,000 for Shack-a-Thon

September 20, 2009
 

 

[Photo] N.C. State needs you to reach out

September 15, 2009
Redshirt graduate defensive end Willie Young lunges at Murray State quarterback Niko Yantko in an attempt to stop a pass. Young recorded two sacks for 14 yards and forced a fumble in a strong defensive showing by the Wolfpack Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. Photo by Nick Toptine

[Photo] Depth displayed against Murray State

September 12, 2009
Members of the Senior Class Council unveil a poster indicating that the senior class gift will be a 2010 bell to complete the Bell Tower. The gift was decided by vote among seniors, and was presented during Senior Night at Buckhead Saloon. Photo by Peggy Boone

Members of the Senior Class Council unveil a poster indicating that the senior class gift will be a 2010 bell to complete the Bell Tower. The gift was decided by vote among seniors, and was presented during Senior Night at Buckhead Saloon. Photo by Peggy Boone

[Photo] Senior class will fundraise to complete Bell Tower

September 10, 2009
Kara Blosser, freshman in first year college, fends the ball from going out-of-bounds against Old Dominion Friday, Aug. 21, after assisting Paige Dugal, a sophomore in biomedical engineering, score the first goal in a winning effort. Photo by Jonathan Stephens

[Photo] Pack prepares for Pirates

September 8, 2009
P.J. King, an actor from Los Angeles, returns as the voice of N.C. State in Creative Services' newest commercial.

[Photo] Commercial airs tonight

September 2, 2009
Heidi Garrett, a junior in human biology, picks out some vegetables at the Campus Farmers Market on her way back from classes. “It’s really convenient being on campus, I can just stop by and pick up some fresh stuff .” Wise Farms will be on campus in the Brickyard every Wednesday until Nov. 18. Photo by Sarah Tudor

[Photo] First day of Farmers Market a 'success'

September 2, 2009
In the Maple help lab on the ground floor of Harrleson Hall, James Rohal, a doctoral student in the mathematics, helps Michael Nichelson, a freshman in first year college, Matthew Nifong, a sophomore in civil engineering, and Ben Claybrook, a sophomore in mechanical engineering, complete their assign- ments on Tuesday. “Learning code on top of mathematics, it really compounds the punishment,” Nichelson said. Photo by Jeffery Fowler

[Photo] Maple labs crowded as students seek help with software

August 31, 2009
In the Maple help lab on the ground floor of Harrleson Hall, James Rohal, a doctoral student in the mathematics, helps Michael Nichelson, a freshman in first year college, Matthew Nifong, a sophomore in civil engineering, and Ben Claybrook, a sophomore in mechanical engineering, complete their assign- ments on Tuesday. “Learning code on top of mathematics, it really compounds the punishment,” Nichelson said. Photo by Jeffery Fowler

Students dine at Clark Dining Hall, where overcrowding has led dining officials to bring in additional tables.

[Photo] Crowds impede students in dining halls

August 31, 2009
Allison Decarlo, a senior in textiles, asks a question during the Q&A session following the movie showing. Photo by Luis Zapata

[Photo] Premiere brings protest, praise

August 26, 2009
Sean Burke, a sophomore in fashion and textile management, performs a trick called an "impossible" in front of the Free Expression Tunnel on Wednesday. It took three months for Burke to learn this trick, but "dedication and practice yields success," he said. Sean is the event coordinator for the NCSU Skateboarding club. Photo by Jeffrey Fowler

[Photo] N.C. SKATE reaching new heights

August 25, 2009
Head coach Tom O'Brien leads the 2007 men's football team onto to the field for the home opener against Central Florida. The Wolfpack fell, 25-23, to the UCF Knights. Photo by Josh Lawson

[Photo] Q & A with Tom O'Brien

August 25, 2009
 

[Photo] Wolfpack Welcome Week ends on a high note even without Wicks

August 23, 2009
 

 

[Photo] Your paper lost weight

August 17, 2009
 

[Photo] Barring 'miracle,' Irving will sit out upcoming season

August 12, 2009
 

[Photo] Input at forum spawns further debate

July 15, 2009
 

 

[Photo] IT discusses e-mail retention, transition

July 8, 2009
Chancellor Jim Woodward holds up a picture of Mattie Pearl Woodward, his cairn terrier puppy. Woodward said the University should adopt his pup as an unofficial mascot since she resembles a young wolf.

[Photo] Wolfpack welcomes Woodward

June 17, 2009
UNC President Erskine Bowles looks on as Board of Trustee Chairman Bob Woodward answers questions shortly after the BOT voted to terminate Mary Easley's contract.

[Photo] Oblinger out, Easley terminated

June 10, 2009
 

[Photo] Hillsborough businesses struggle as construction continues

June 3, 2009
 

[Photo] "Dream Ending" for Weinacker

May 27, 2009
 

[Photo] Anime unites east and west

May 29, 2009
 

[Photo] University, City of Raleigh celebrate groundbreaking on Hillsborough Street

May 20, 2009
 

[Photo] Chancellor, Provost testify before grand jury today

May 20, 2009
 

 

 

[Photo] Easley met on campus Monday morning

May 17, 2009
 

[Photo] Study break options abound during exam week

April 25, 2009
 

[Photo] 'Technician' Sports Awards and Report Cards

April 25, 2009
 

 

[Photo] Earth Day raises awareness for environmental sustainability

April 22, 2009
 

[Photo] University invites outside experts to share opinions on First Amendment

April 21, 2009
 

 

[Photo] Homecoming Committee holds first meeting

April 20, 2009
 

[Photo] Ceresnak takes office and discusses what led him there

April 15, 2009
 

[Photo] Thompson Hall construction completed, final touch-ups to come this summer

April 14, 2009
 

 

 

[Photo] Area restaurants and students react to smoking ban

April 14, 2009
 

[Photo] RD parking sign stolen from Bragaw

April 8, 2009
 

 

[Photo] Bragaw time capsule unearthed, another buried

April 6, 2009
 

[Photo] Becton residents aim to fight charges

April 6, 2009
 

 

 

[Photo] Student leaders sworn in

April 1, 2009
 

 

 

 

[Photo] Participants in demonstration freeze in Brickyard

April 1, 2009
 

[Photo] Final meeting of 88th Student Senate approves budget

April 1, 2009
 

[Photo] Sprinkler bursts, soaks Sullivan

March 28, 2009
 

 

[Photo] Jim Ceresnak named student body president early Wednesday

March 25, 2009
 

[Photo] Dining set to open two locations this year

March 25, 2009
 

 

 

[Photo] Atrium to get second face lift

March 16, 2009
 

 

[Photo] Merchants aim to revitalize street Post-Renaissance

March 16, 2009
 

[Photo] Army ROTC field training mimics missions for members

March 16, 2009
 

[Photo] Bathroom vandalism in Becton affects entire Quad

March 16, 2009
 

[Photo] Student Media Board announces leaders

March 10, 2009
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