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Letter from the editor: My fateful relationship with Technician

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
April 8, 2025
Seniors Braden Shick, Fons Van Sambeek, and Luca Staeheli smile during their Senior Day ceremony after the match versus SMU at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Sunday, April 6, 2025. The Wolfpack beat the Mustangs 4-1.

Impressive senior class set to lead No. 5 Pack men’s tennis against No. 1 Wake Forest

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
April 8, 2025
Freshman Mia Slama smacks the ball during her singles match against Georgia Tech at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Slama won her singles match 7-5, 6-2. The Wolfpack beat the Yellow Jackets 4-3.

No. 12 NC State women’s tennis beats Florida State, Miami on final road trip of 2025

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
April 8, 2025
Redshirt freshman William Manning and senior Braden Shick celebrate after winning their doubles match versus Boston College at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Friday, April 4, 2025. Manning and Shick won their doubles match 6-4. The Wolfpack beat the Eagles 4-0.

No. 4 NC State men’s tennis defeats Boston College, SMU on senior day weekend

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
April 7, 2025
Redshirt freshman Jules Leroux serves the ball during his doubles match with senior Luca Staeheli versus California at J.W. Isenhour tennis center on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Leroux and Staeheli's doubles match was unfinished. The Wolfpack beat the Golden Bears 4-2.

No. 6 NC State men’s tennis earns pair of 4-1 wins over Georgia Tech, No. 22 Clemson

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
April 1, 2025
Freshman Michaela Laki celebrates scoring a point during the match against Clemson at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Friday, March 28, 2025. NC State won the match 4-0.

No. 11 Pack women’s tennis sweeps Clemson, gears up for final regular season matches

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
March 29, 2025
Junior Anna Zyryanova winces backhands the ball during the match against Duke at Ambler Tennis Stadium on Friday, March 21, 2025. Zyryanova won her singles match 2-1. NC State fell to Duke 3-4.

No. 10 Pack women’s tennis suffers close losses to No. 7 Duke, No. 4 UNC in rivalry weekend

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
March 24, 2025
Redshirt freshman Jules Leroux lunges for the ball during his doubles match with senior Luca Staeheli during the match versus Cal at J.W. Isenhour tennis center on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Leroux and Staeheli's doubles match was unfinished. The Wolfpack beat the Golden Bears 4-2.

No. 5 NC State men’s tennis dominates Louisville in sweep, sneaks by Notre Dame 4-3

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
March 24, 2025
Senior Braden Shick backhands the ball during his singles match versus Cal at J.W. Isenhour tennis center on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Shick's singles match was unfinished. The Wolfpack beat the Golden Bears 4-2.

No. 5 NC State men’s tennis reaches program-high ranking, sweeps Florida State, Miami

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
March 16, 2025
Freshman Mia Slama and junior Anna Zyryanova high five after scoring a point during their doubles match against Pepperdine at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2025. NC State defeated Pepperdine 5-2.

No. 12 NC State women’s tennis topples No. 2 Cavs 4-2 in slugfest, sweeps Virginia Tech 4-0

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
March 10, 2025
Redshirt freshman Jules Leroux celebrates with senior Luca Staeheli during their doubles match versus Cal at J.W. Isenhour tennis center on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Leroux and Staeheli's doubles match was unfinished. The Wolfpack beat the Golden Bears 4-2.

No. 6 NC State men’s earns fourth top-10 win of 2025, downs No. 5 Virginia 4-3

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
March 7, 2025
Senior Fons Van Sambeek forehands the ball during his singles match versus Cal at J.W. Isenhour tennis center on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Von Sambeek won his singles match 2-0 (6-2, 6-1). The Wolfpack beat the Golden Bears 4-2.

Spencer’s culture drives NC State men’s tennis to program-best No. 6 ranking

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
March 4, 2025
Junior Anna Zyryanova during the match against Michigan at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Zyryanova lost her singles match 2-1. NC State beat Michigan 5-2.

No. 15 NC State women’s tennis wins third ranked match, downs No. 24 Notre Dame 4-2

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
March 4, 2025
Senior Luca Staeheli jumps to return the ball during his singles match versus Cal at J.W. Isenhour tennis center on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Staeheli won his singles match 2-0 (6-1, 6-3). The Wolfpack beat the Golden Bears 4-2.

Staeheli’s heroics clinch No. 10 NC State men’s tennis 4-2 win over No. 6 Stanford

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
March 2, 2025
Junior Anna Zyryanova corners the ball during the match against Michigan at J. W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Zyryanova lost her singles match 2-1. NC State beat Michigan 5-2.

No. 14 NC State women’s tennis downs Louisville 4-1 in ACC opening match

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
March 1, 2025
Senior Luca Staeheli celebrates during his doubles match with redshirt freshman Jules Leroux versus Cal at J.W. Isenhour tennis center on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Staeheli and Leroux's doubles match was unfinished. The Wolfpack beat the Golden Bears 4-2.

Electric crowd spurs No. 10 NC State men’s tennis past No. 17 California in ACC opener

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
March 1, 2025
Junior Martin Borisiouk backhands the ball in his doubles game with senior Luca Staeheli against NC Central at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Borisiouk and Staeheli won their doubles match 5-3 (unfinished). NC State won the match 7-0.

No. 10 NC State men’s makes triumphant return home, sweeps UNCG 7-0

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
February 27, 2025
Senior Fons Van Sambeek returns the ball during his doubles game with freshman Noah Gabriel against NC Central at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Gabriel and Van Sambeek won their doubles match 6-2. NC State won the match 7-0.

No. 19 Pack men’s tennis reaches ITA Indoor Championship quarterfinals

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
February 17, 2025
Junior Anna Zyryanova prepares to forehand the ball during the match against Michigan at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Zyryanova lost her singles match 2-1. NC State defeated Michigan 5-2.

No. 19 NC State women’s tennis topples No. 6 Michigan 5-2 in ranked slugfest

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
February 15, 2025
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Comedian Sam Morril talks comedy origins, growth, ‘Errors’ tour ahead of Triangle visit

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
February 15, 2025
Freshman Michaela Laki backhands the ball in her singles game against Campbell player Sonia Pieczynska on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Laki won her singles match 2-0, with scores of 6-0 and 6-1 for the individual sets. NC State won the match 7-0.

Pack women’s tennis is learning lessons, planting seeds after first month of play

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
February 12, 2025
Freshman Michaela Laki yells after scoring in her singles game against Pepperdine player Savannah Broadus on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Laki won her singles match 2-0, with scores of 6-4 and 6-4 for the individual sets. NC State won the match 5-2.

Laki shines in No. 19 NC State women’s tennis’ 5-2 win over Old Dominion

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
February 9, 2025
Junior Martin Borisiouk talks with senior Luca Staeheli during their doubles game against NC Central at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Borisiouk and Staeheli won their doubles match 5-3 (unfinished). NC State won the match 7-0.

No. 19 NC State men’s tennis routs Princeton 4-1

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
February 8, 2025
Senior Luca Staeheli prepares to return the ball in his singles game against NC Central at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Staeheli won his singles match 2-0, with scores of 6-2 and 6-3 for the individual sets. NC State won the match 7-0.

No. 21 NC State men’s tennis downs No. 17 Michigan, falls to No. 6 Columbia on the road

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
February 3, 2025
Freshman Mia Slama and junior Anna Zyryanova high five after scoring a point during their doubles match against Pepperdine at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2025. NC State defeated Pepperdine 5-2.

No. 19 NC State women’s tennis bounces back with sweep over SMU

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
February 3, 2025
Junior Anna Zyryanova winds up to forehand the ball during the match against Pepperdine at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2025. Zyryanova won her singles match 2-0. NC State defeated Pepperdine 5-2.

No. 19 NC State women’s tennis falls 4-3 No. 10 Texas, drops third straight match

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
February 1, 2025
Freshman Noah Gabriel smiles after scoring in a doubles game against NC Central at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Gabriel won his singles match 6-0. NC State won the match 7-0.

No. 22 Pack men’s tennis upsets No. 9 Bulldogs, qualifies for National Team Indoor Championships

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
January 27, 2025
Freshman Michaela Laki lunges to reach the ball during the match against Pepperdine at J.W. Isehour Tennis Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2025. Laki won her doubles match 2-0. NC State defeated Pepperdine 5-2.

No. 10 NC State women’s tennis upset by Texas Tech at ITA Kickoff Weekend

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
January 27, 2025
Senior Fons Van Sambeek yells after scoring in his singles game against NC Central at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Van Sambeek won his singles match 2-0, with scores of 6-2 and 6-4 for the individual sets. NC State won the match 7-0.

No. 22 NC State men’s tennis downs LSU in ITA Kickoff Weekend

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
January 26, 2025
Sophomore Maddy Zampardo looks to backhand the ball during the match against Pepperdine at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2025. Zampardo won her singles match 2-1. NC State defeated Pepperdine 5-2.

No. 10 NC State women’s tennis suffers first loss, falls to No. 15 Ohio State in ITA Kickoff

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
January 25, 2025
Junior Martin Borisiouk returns the ball in his doubles game with senior Luca Staeheli against NC Central at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Borisiouk and Staeheli won their doubles match 5-3 (unfinished). NC State won the match 7-0.

No. 22 NC State men’s tennis drops ranked match against No. 21 Harvard

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
January 22, 2025
Graduate wide receiver C.J. Riley hugs sophomore running back Zonovan Knight in the game against UNC-Chapel Hill on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack beat the Tar Heels 34-30.

COLUMN: The power of belief and the religion of sports

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
January 21, 2025
Freshman Michaela Laki celebrates winning a set during the tennis match against Pepperdine at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. Laki won her singles match 2-0. NC State defeated Pepperdine 5-2.

Michaela Laki stuns, pushes No. 14 Pack women’s tennis to 5-2 win over No. 10 Pepperdine

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
January 20, 2025
Junior Braden Shick backhands the ball during the ACC Tournament quarterfinals match against Florida State at Cary Tennis Park on Friday, April 19, 2024. NC State lost 4-0 to Florida State.

No. 22 NC State men’s tennis begins 2025 season with doubleheader sweep

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
January 19, 2025
Sophomore Anna Zyryanova returns the ball during the match against Miami at Dail Outdoor Tennis Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024. Zyryanova won her singles match. NC State beat Miami 4-3.

NC State women’s tennis opens 2025 campaign at Miami Spring Invite

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
January 13, 2025
Redshirt junior linebacker Sean Brown dives to tackle the ball carrier during the game against Georgia Tech in Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hundai Field in Atlanta on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Brown had six tackles. NC State lost to Georgia Tech 30-29.

NC State football suffers last-second loss to Georgia Tech, 2024 spiral continues

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
November 22, 2024
Redshirt freshman running back Hollywood Smothers celebrates a touch down during NC State's game against Stanford in Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Smothers finished the game with 100 yards and two touchdowns on 16 attempts. The Wolfpack beat the Cardinal 59-28.

NC State football puts up offensive clinic, crushes Stanford in 59-28 win

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
November 2, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris walks on stage during her campaign rally at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2024. Harris put an emphasis on turning out to vote and women's rights in her final push for the battleground state of North Carolina.

Harris rocks Raleigh with rally at Coastal Credit Union Music Park

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
October 31, 2024
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OPINION: Picking up Technician is picking up a piece of history

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
October 24, 2024
NC State experts weigh in on unprecedented effects of Helene, adapting to future dangers

NC State experts weigh in on unprecedented effects of Helene, adapting to future dangers

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
October 23, 2024
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Joker: Folie a Deux — a fall from grace for a comic book icon

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
October 23, 2024
Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan and former football head coach Chuck Amato enjoy the baseball game against Clemson on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Doak Field. The Wolfpack lost 4-3 in ten innings.

NC State 2023-24 Equity in Athletics Disclosure by the numbers

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
October 23, 2024
Sophomore forward Hannah Jibril fights her opponent for the ball during the match against Clemson at Dail Soccer Field on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. NC State won against Clemson 1-0.

NC State women’s soccer rebounds with draw at Syracuse, 1-0 victory over Clemson

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
October 22, 2024
Senior cornerback Aydan White attempts to tackle a receiver during the game against Syracuse in Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Orange defeated the Wolfpack 24-17.

NC State football continues to fall short against Syracuse in blunderous 24-17 loss

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
October 13, 2024
Salia Buser, a third-year studying political science and international studies, sits for a portrait in Caldwell Lounge on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Salia was interviewed as a part of Technician’s “Portraits of the Pack” series, in which students were asked questions regarding their political views.  

The voting advocate

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
October 9, 2024
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GSA calls for accountability for undisclosed meeting by Student Government leadership, Markert says no punitive action to be taken

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
October 4, 2024
Graduate running back Jordan Waters charges through the defenders during the game against LA Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Waters had 36 rushing yards during the game. The Wolfpack beat the Bulldogs 30-20.

NC State football by the numbers: Concerning offensive trends through five weeks of football

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
October 1, 2024
Sophomore forward Hannah Jibril fights for possession of the ball during the match against Stanford University at Dail Soccer Field on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. NC State lost the match against Stanford 2-0.

NC State women’s soccer records 1-1 draw with No. 13 Notre Dame, falls to Louisville

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
September 30, 2024
Senior midfielder Annika Wohner receives the ball during the match against California at Dail Soccer Field on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. Wohner made one shot on goal. NC State lost to California 3-1.

NC State women’s soccer suffers second-half collapse in 3-1 loss to Cal in ACC opener

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
September 20, 2024
Sophomore forward Jade Bordeleau defends the ball during the match against George Washington University at Dail Soccer Field on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Bordeleau scored three goals for the Wolfpack. NC State beat George Washington 4-0.

NC State women’s soccer catches fire, Bordeleau etches hat trick in 4-0 win over George Washington

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
September 15, 2024
Senior cornerback Corey Coley (left) and senior safety DK Kaufman (right) celebrate after a play during the game against LA Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Coley had five tackles and Kaufman had three during the game. The Wolfpack beat the Bulldogs 30-20.

Bailey-led second-half surge lifts NC State football over Louisiana Tech in dramatic 30-20 win

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
September 14, 2024
Senior midfielder Jaiden Thomas prepares to kick the ball during the match against Harvard on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022 at Dail Soccer Field. NC State lost 2-0.

Heartbreak and healing: Jaiden Thomas’ perseverance through a devastating injury

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
September 10, 2024
Sophomore forward Hannah Jibril crosses the ball during NC State's home game against Charlotte at Dail Soccer Field on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. Jibril recorded an assist on the Wolfpack's second goal. The Wolfpack beat the 49ers 3-1.

NC State women’s soccer falls 2-0 to Rutgers in road tilt

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
September 9, 2024
Graduate quarterback Grayson McCall walks off the field at halftime of the Wolfpack's game against the Tennessee Volunteers in Bank of America Stadium for the Duke's Mayo Classic on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2024. McCall was responsible for three turnovers. The Wolfpack lost to the Volunteers 51-10.

No. 24 NC State football can’t hang with No. 14 Tennessee, stifled in 51-10 blowout loss

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
September 8, 2024
Wolfpack players embrace after a goal during NC State's home game against Charlotte at Dail Soccer Field on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. The Wolfpack beat the 49ers 3-1.

Pack women’s soccer finds gold against 49ers, continues early season turnaround with 3-1 win

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
August 29, 2024
Senior midfielder Annika Wohner heads the ball during the match against Appalachian State University at Dail Soccer Field on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. Wohner made one shot. The match ended in a tie 0-0.

NC State women’s soccer erupts for 5-0 win, vanquishes VCU on the road

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
August 25, 2024
Senior defender Brianna Weber runs after the ball during the match against Appalachian State University at Dail Soccer Field on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. Weber made one shot on goal. NC State and App State tied 0-0.

NC State women’s soccer continues early season slide, falls 2-1 at Campbell

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
August 23, 2024
Freshman Diana Shnaider yells in celebration of a point during the match against Florida State University at Cary Tennis Park for the first day of the ACC Tennis Championship on Friday, April 21, 2023. Shnaider won her singles match 2-0. The Wolfpack beat the Seminoles 4-0.

Diana Shnaider wins silver, becomes first NC State tennis player to earn Olympic medal

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
August 4, 2024
Sophomore Anna Zyryanova forehands the ball during the NCAA Tournament second round match against Old Dominion at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Zyryanova won both her singles and doubles match. NC State beat Old Dominion 4-0 to advance to the Sweet 16.

No. 14 Pack women’s tennis suffers 4-0 loss at No. 2 Stanford in NCAA Super Regional

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
May 11, 2024
Sophomore Joseph Wayand leans his head back in frustration during the match against University of Virginia at the Dail Outdoor Tennis Stadium on Sunday, April 9, 2023. NC State lost 4-2 to Virginia.

NC State men’s tennis beats UNCW, falls to South Carolina in NCAA Championships

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
May 5, 2024
Senior Abigail Rencheli receives the serve during the ACC Tournament semifinals match against UNC-Chapel Hill at Cary Tennis Park on Saturday, April 20, 2024. NC State lost to Chapel Hill 4-0.

No. 14 NC State women’s tennis downs South Carolina State in first round of NCAAs

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
May 4, 2024
Senior Gina Dittmann forehands the ball during the ACC Tournament semifinals match against UNC-Chapel Hill at Cary Tennis Park on Saturday, April 20, 2024. NC State lost to Chapel Hill 4-0.

No. 5 UNC downs No. 13 Wolfpack women’s tennis, ends run for repeat title

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
April 20, 2024
The NC State women's tennis team cheers after the doubles matches during the match against UNC-Chapel Hill at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on Friday, March 22, 2024. The Wolfpack beat the Tar Heels 4-3.

No. 13 Pack women’s tennis romps Clemson 4-0 in 2024 ACC’s, to face No. 5 UNC in semifinal

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
April 20, 2024
Senior Robin Catry lunges for the ball during the match versus Florida State at the ACC Men's Tennis Quarterfinals at Cary Tennis Park on Friday, April 19, 2024. NC state lost 4-0 to Florida State.

No. 11 Pack men’s tennis suffers shocking 4-0 upset loss to No. 17 FSU at ACCs

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
April 19, 2024
Junior Damien Salvestre forehands the ball during the match against UNC-Chapel Hill at Dail Outdoor Tennis Stadium on Friday, April 12, 2024. Salvestre won his singles match 6-3, 6-4. NC State beat Chapel Hill 4-0.

‘Championship Season’: No. 11 Pack men’s tennis gears up for ACC title run

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
April 18, 2024
Senior Robin Catry celebrates after scoring a point during the match against UNC-Chapel Hill at Dail Outdoor Tennis Stadium on Friday, April 12, 2024. Catry won his doubles match 6-3 and his singles match went unfinished. NC State beat Chapel Hill 4-0.

Robin Catry reflects on growth, found family after bittersweet senior day

Ethan Bakogiannis, Managing Editor
April 17, 2024
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