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Aidan Carlson (left), a fourth-year studying statistics and Colby Trotter (right), a third-year studying communication pose for a portrait on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Carlson served as one of Technician Vol. 105’s assistant sports editor, and Trotter served as the sports editor. The film “Step Brothers” (2008) inspired the photo.

[Photo] Letter from the editor: If it weren’t for Technician

April 8, 2025
Aidan Carlson (left), a fourth-year studying statistics and Colby Trotter (right), a third-year studying communication pose for a portrait on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Carlson served as one of Technician Vol. 105’s assistant sports editor, and Trotter served as the sports editor. The film “Step Brothers” (2008) inspired the photo.

Shayla Bergeron, a second-year studying psychology, creates a zine in the Women's Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The Women's Center's mission is to foster "a sense of community and belonging through intentional programming and services focused on supporting student success and retention."

[Photo] Celebrating Women’s HERstory with zines, activism

March 27, 2025
A zine entailing affirmations for sexual assault survivors from the Women's Center's zine library is posed during A Womanist History of Scrapbooks and Zines event in the Women's Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The Women's Center's hosted the event to examine the role of scrapbooks and zines in feminist and womanist movements.

Shayla Bergeron, a second-year studying psychology, creates a zine in the Women's Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The Women's Center's mission is to foster "a sense of community and belonging through intentional programming and services focused on supporting student success and retention."

A lotus flower display in the Women's Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The lotus flower is a representation of strength and hope for survivors of sexual assault. 

Valeria González Pérez, a fourth-year studying zoology, speaks during the Womanist History of Scrapbooks and Zines event in the Women's Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The Women's Center's mission is to foster "a sense of community and belonging through intentional programming and services focused on supporting student success and retention."

Magazine materials sit in the Women's Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The Women's Center's hosted the event to examine the role of scrapbooks and zines in feminist and womanist movements.

Zines from the Women's Center's zine library are posed during A Womanist History of Scrapbooks and Zines event in the Women's Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The Women's Center's hosted the event to examine the role of scrapbooks and zines in feminist and womanist movements.

Shayla Bergeron, a second-year studying psychology, creates a zine in the Women's Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The Women's Center's hosted the event to examine the role of scrapbooks and zines in feminist and womanist movements.

A lotus flower display in the Women's Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The lotus flower is a representation of strength and hope for survivors of sexual assault. 

Zines from the Women's Center's zine library are posed during A Womanist History of Scrapbooks and Zines event in the Women's Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The Women's Center's hosted the event to examine the role of scrapbooks and zines in feminist and womanist movements.

Magazine materials sit in the Women's Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The Women's Center's hosted the event to examine the role of scrapbooks and zines in feminist and womanist movements.

Valeria González Pérez, a fourth-year studying zoology, speaks during the Womanist History of Scrapbooks and Zines event in the Women's Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The Women's Center's mission is to foster "a sense of community and belonging through intentional programming and services focused on supporting student success and retention."

Shayla Bergeron, a second-year studying psychology, creates a zine in the Women's Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The Women's Center's hosted the event to examine the role of scrapbooks and zines in feminist and womanist movements.

Thao Phan, a cofounder of Phantastic Nails, does a customers nails at Phantastic Nails & Spa located off Duraleigh Rd. on Friday, March 21, 2025. When speaking on her experinces working in a predominately women's space, Phan said "We laugh together, we cry together. We need these open spaces".

[Photo] The essential role of salons as women’s spaces

March 26, 2025
Thao Phan, a cofounder of Phantastic Nails, does a customers nails at Phantastic Nails & Spa located off Duraleigh Rd. on Friday, March 21, 2025. When speaking on her experinces working in a predominately women's space, Phan said "We laugh together, we cry together. We need these open spaces".

SZA performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. SZA was the main headliner of the first day. SZA's album SOS (2022) held the number one position on the Billboard 200 for a total of ten weeks, setting a new record for the highest streaming week for an R&B album in the United States.

Sophomore outfielder Tori Ensley (left), and senior infielder Taylor Ensley (right) pose for a photo in Dail Softball Stadium on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. The sisters on the NC State softball team have made a name for themselves, finishing in the top five in batting average last season.

[Photo] A family affair: The bond of the Ensley sisters

January 28, 2025
Sophomore outfielder Tori Ensley (left), and senior infielder Taylor Ensley (right) laugh at an inside joke in Dail Softball Stadium on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. When reflecting on their time together as sisters on the NC State softball team, Tori stated “I don’t know anyone who loves me as much as Taylor does”.

Sophomore outfielder Tori Ensley (left), and senior infielder Taylor Ensley (right) pose for a photo in Dail Softball Stadium on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. The sisters on the NC State softball team have made a name for themselves, finishing in the top five in batting average last season.

A statue of Jesus Christ stands in front of the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh, NC on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Formerly known as Sacred Heart Cathedral, which offers Spanish and English Mass.

Wrestler Sawdust pushes wrestler Seymour Snott to the ground as the crowd watches during the Collison Under the Bridge event at Rebus Works coffee shop on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The event, hosted by Rebus Works in downtown Raleigh, featured wrestlers from G.O.U.G.E. Wrestling. G.O.U.G.E Wrestling is an independent wrestling organization that takes a comedic spin on popular wrestling gimmicks.

[Photo] Raleigh gets wrecked watching GOUGE Wrestling

November 13, 2024
JT Raymond, a fourth-year studying technology, engineering and design education, plays mini golf during the Glow Up for Mental Health event at Stafford Commons on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Glow Up for Mental Health event included a DJ-led neon dance party, neon mini golf and lawn games and campus partners tabling to build community and reduce mental health stigma.

[Photo] Students, campus partners glow for mental health

November 12, 2024
JT Raymond, a fourth-year studying technology, engineering and design education, plays mini golf during the Glow Up for Mental Health event at Stafford Commons on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Glow Up for Mental Health event included a DJ-led neon dance party, neon mini golf and lawn games and campus partners tabling to build community and reduce mental health stigma.

Wrestler Sawdust pushes wrestler Seymour Snott to the ground as the crowd watches during the Collison Under the Bridge event at Rebus Works coffee shop on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The event, hosted by Rebus Works in downtown Raleigh, featured wrestlers from G.O.U.G.E. Wrestling. G.O.U.G.E Wrestling is an independent wrestling organization that takes a comedic spin on popular wrestling gimmicks.

Reeves Peeler, a candidate running for an at-large seat on Raleigh City Council in 2024, sits outside of Cup A Joe on Hillsborough Street on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. Peeler’s hope is to build a future where Raleigh is affordable, green, walkable, safe and a place where everyone can thrive.

Reeves Peeler, a candidate running for an at-large seat on Raleigh City Council in 2024, sits outside of Cup A Joe on Hillsborough Street on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. Peeler’s hope is to build a future where Raleigh is affordable, green, walkable, safe and a place where everyone can thrive.

Redshirt Senior outside hitter Madison Williams blocks the ball during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Williams had 11 digs. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

The NC State volleyball team celebrates a point scored during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

The NC State volleyball team celebrates a point during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

Senior opposite hitter Amanda Rice celebrates a point during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Rice had 18 kills The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

The NC State volleyball team celebrates a point scored during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

The NC State volleyball team celebrates a point scored during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

Senior opposite hitter Amanda Rice spikes the ball during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Rice had 18 kills. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

Senior opposite hitter Amanda Rice spikes the ball during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Rice had 18 kills. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

The NC State volleyball team celebrates a point scored during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

[Photo] Volleyball vs. Coastal Carolina

September 22, 2024
Junior outside hitter Courtney Bryant and junior middle blocker Sophie Groom attempt to block their opponents hit during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

The NC State volleyball team celebrates a point during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

Junior outside hitter Courtney Bryant and junior middle blocker Sophie Groom attempt to block their opponents hit during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

Senior middle blocker Jada Allen throws a ball during starting lineup announcements in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

Senior opposite hitter Amanda Rice spikes the ball during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Rice had 18 kills. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

The NC State volleyball team celebrates a point during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

The NC State volleyball team celebrates a point scored during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

The NC State volleyball team celebrates a point scored during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

The NC State volleyball team celebrates a point scored during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

Senior outside hitter Martyna Leoniak tips the ball during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Leoniak had 11 digs. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

The NC State volleyball team celebrates a point scored during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

Senior opposite hitter Amanda Rice celebrates a point during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Rice had 18 kills The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

Redshirt Senior outside hitter Madison Williams blocks the ball during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Williams had 11 digs. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

Senior opposite hitter Amanda Rice spikes the ball during the game against Coastal Carolina in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Rice had 18 kills. The Wolfpack lost to the Chanticleers 3-2.

Talley Student Union sits on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, 2024. Talley Student Union offers a wide variety of dining, lounge and meeting venues and also holds many student organization and government offices.

[Photo] NC State gains new student support system in the Office of Student Life and Advocacy

September 16, 2024
Talley Student Union sits on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, 2024. Talley Student Union offers a wide variety of dining, lounge and meeting venues and also holds many student organization and government offices.

Katie Schwartz, a second-year studying international studies, pets dogs during the Puppies & Politics event at Harris Field on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. The event was hosted by BridgeNCSU, an organization focused on civil discourse.

[Photo] Puppies and Politics: BridgeNCSU promotes civil discourse with help of therapy dogs

September 12, 2024
Katie Schwartz, a second-year studying international studies, pets dogs during the Puppies & Politics event at Harris Field on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. The event was hosted by BridgeNCSU, an organization focused on civil discourse.

Talley Market sits in Talley Student Union on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, 2024. Talley Market offers Howling Cow ice cream and an assortment of grab-and-go convenience items.

[Photo] Changes to NC State food and dining this fall

September 3, 2024
Talley Market sits in Talley Student Union on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, 2024. Talley Market offers Howling Cow ice cream and an assortment of grab-and-go convenience items.

The NC State volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point during the match against Wake Forest in Reynolds Coliseum on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. The Wolfpack defeated the Demon Deacons 3-1.

[Photo] NC State volleyball clinches first win of the 2024 season

September 1, 2024
A participant stands holding a sign and a rose with a photo of a deceased Gaza resident during the vigil for Gaza at the Court of the Carolinas on Friday, April 19, 2024. The vigil event was organized by NC State's chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine as a part of Palestine Solidarity Week. 

Freshman guard Zoe Brooks (left) and senior guard Madison Hayes (right) run onto the court after their teammate scored a point during the game against Tennessee in Reynolds Coliseum on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Wolfpack beat the Lady Volunteers 79-72.

[Photo] COLUMN: This isn’t the end of the line for NC State women’s basketball

April 9, 2024
SZA performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. SZA was the main headliner of the first day. She played hits like "Kill Bill", "All The Stars" and "Garden (Say It Like Dat)".

Lil Yachty performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Lil Yachty rose to fame after his viral 2015 hit, "One Night", which he played during his performance.

Lil Yachty performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Lil Yachty rose to fame after his viral 2015 hit, "One Night", which he played during his performance.

SZA performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. SZA was the main headliner of the first day. She played hits like "Kill Bill", "All The Stars" and "Garden (Say It Like Dat)".

SZA performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. SZA was the main headliner of the first day. SZA's album SOS (2022) held the number one position on the Billboard 200 for a total of ten weeks, setting a new record for the highest streaming week for an R&B album in the United States.

SZA performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. SZA was the main headliner of the first day. SZA's album SOS (2022) held the number one position on the Billboard 200 for a total of ten weeks, setting a new record for the highest streaming week for an R&B album in the United States.

SZA performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. SZA was the main headliner of the first day. SZA's album SOS (2022) held the number one position on the Billboard 200 for a total of ten weeks, setting a new record for the highest streaming week for an R&B album in the United States.

SZA performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. SZA was the main headliner of the first day. She played hits like "Kill Bill", "All The Stars" and "Garden (Say It Like Dat)".

SZA performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. SZA was the main headliner of the first day. SZA's album SOS (2022) held the number one position on the Billboard 200 for a total of ten weeks, setting a new record for the highest streaming week for an R&B album in the United States.

Sexxy Red performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Sexxy Red is a 25-year-old from Missouri known for her lacivious lyrics and vibrant personality.

Sexxy Red's team congratulate her on the birth of her second child in February during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Sexxy Red's birth footage was used in Drake's music video for "Rich Baby Daddy".

Sexxy Red raps to the crowd during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Sexxy Red performed among many other artists on the first day, some of which included Lil Yachty, J.I.D, Teezo Touchdown and SZA.

Luh Tyler performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Multiple artists including Sexxy Red, Jeremih, Schoolboy Q, Lil Yachty, 50 Cent, and SZA performed on the first day of the festival.

A ferris wheel turns during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The festival offered a variety of sponsored activites from partnered brands like Charmin, Monster and Febreeze.

Amaarae sings to the crowd during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Amaarae was the fourth performer of the day, following Domani, Luh Tyler and Lute.

Festival goers flock to the "Rise" stage to see Jeremih perform during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The festival featured two main stages, "Rise" and "Shine".

A drink pavillion sits during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Dreamville offered over 50 food and drink vendors to festival goers with a diverse cuisine selection.

Amaarae sings to the crowd during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Amaarae was the fourth performer of the day, following Domani, Luh Tyler and Lute.

SZA performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. SZA was the main headliner of the first day. She played hits like "Kill Bill", "All The Stars" and "Garden (Say It Like Dat)".

Amaarae sings to the crowd during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Amaarae was the fourth performer of the day, following Domani, Luh Tyler and Lute.

SZA performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. SZA was the main headliner of the first day. SZA's album SOS (2022) held the number one position on the Billboard 200 for a total of ten weeks, setting a new record for the highest streaming week for an R&B album in the United States.

A ferris wheel turns during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The festival offered a variety of sponsored activites from partnered brands like Charmin, Monster and Febreeze.

Lil Yachty performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Lil Yachty rose to fame after his viral 2015 hit, "One Night", which he played during his performance.

Luh Tyler performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Multiple artists including Sexxy Red, Jeremih, Schoolboy Q, Lil Yachty, 50 Cent, and SZA performed on the first day of the festival.

Sexxy Red raps to the crowd during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Sexxy Red performed among many other artists on the first day, some of which included Lil Yachty, J.I.D, Teezo Touchdown and SZA.

Festival goers flock to the "Rise" stage to see Jeremih perform during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The festival featured two main stages, "Rise" and "Shine".

SZA performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. SZA was the main headliner of the first day. SZA's album SOS (2022) held the number one position on the Billboard 200 for a total of ten weeks, setting a new record for the highest streaming week for an R&B album in the United States.

Sexxy Red performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Sexxy Red is a 25-year-old from Missouri known for her lacivious lyrics and vibrant personality.

A drink pavillion sits during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Dreamville offered over 50 food and drink vendors to festival goers with a diverse cuisine selection.

Sexxy Red's team congratulate her on the birth of her second child in February during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Sexxy Red's birth footage was used in Drake's music video for "Rich Baby Daddy".

SZA performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. SZA was the main headliner of the first day. She played hits like "Kill Bill", "All The Stars" and "Garden (Say It Like Dat)".

Lil Yachty performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Lil Yachty rose to fame after his viral 2015 hit, "One Night", which he played during his performance.

SZA performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. SZA was the main headliner of the first day. SZA's album SOS (2022) held the number one position on the Billboard 200 for a total of ten weeks, setting a new record for the highest streaming week for an R&B album in the United States.

[Photo] Dreamville Fest’s final bow

February 26, 2025
SZA performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. SZA was the main headliner of the first day. SZA's album SOS (2022) held the number one position on the Billboard 200 for a total of ten weeks, setting a new record for the highest streaming week for an R&B album in the United States.

Amaarae sings to the crowd during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Amaarae was the fourth performer of the day, following Domani, Luh Tyler and Lute.

SZA performs during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024. SZA was the main headliner of the first day. She played hits like "Kill Bill", "All The Stars" and "Garden (Say It Like Dat)".

NC State women's basketball head coach Wes Moore yells during the game against Tennessee in Reynolds Coliseum on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Wolfpack beat the Lady Volunteers 79-72.

[Photo] ANALYSIS: Wes Moore’s secret recipe for a Final Four appearance

April 3, 2024
Junior guard Saniya Rivers celebrates a point scored during the game against Tennessee in Reynolds Coliseum on Monday, March 25, 2024. Rivers had six rebounds and 20 points. The Wolfpack beat the Lady Volunteers 79-72.

[Photo] NC State women’s basketball set to play in Final Four against undefeated South Carolina

April 3, 2024
Junior guard Aziaha James shoots the ball during the game against Tennessee in Reynolds Coliseum on Monday, March 25, 2024. James had seven assists and 22 points . The Wolfpack beat the Lady Volunteers 79-72.

[Photo] Dominant second half sends NC State women’s basketball to Elite Eight

March 29, 2024
Junior guard Aziaha James (left) and junior guard Saniya Rivers (right) go in for a chest bump during the game against Tennessee in Reynolds Coliseum on Monday, March 25, 2024. James and Rivers had a combined 44 points scored. The Wolfpack beat the Lady Volunteers 79-72.

[Photo] NC State women’s basketball moves past Texas to advance to program’s second Final Four

March 31, 2024
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