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The News Site of North Carolina State University - Technician

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All content by Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
Every day, the orientation groups take a little detour from getting to know the campus and sit around in circles on the corridor in front of Burlington Hall and spend some time chatting, playing a game or asking orientation leaders some questions. One of these many orientation groups play slap hands and make the orientation a little more fun. New student orientations have been taking place all summer to help incoming freshmen to prepare for the new chapter of their life. Bobby Scanlon, an incoming first-year studying life sciences says, "I have learned a lot from orientation and I think I'm ready to start this fall. Orientation leaders are really nice and helpful."

After a rise in applications, admissions welcomes over 4,000 new students

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
Sophomore center Omer Yurtseven goes up for a rebound during the 86-68 win over Presbyterian College on Nov. 16 in PNC Arena.

Wolfpack drops first conference game to Clemson

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
December 30, 2017
Senior forward Chelsea Nelson attacks the basket during the Wolfpack's 71-50 win over South Alabama on Nov. 17 at Reynolds Coliseum. Nelson was in double figures, scoring 10 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

Turnovers plague Wolfpack in loss to Rutgers

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
November 30, 2017
Junior runningback Nyheim Hines runs past the UNC-CH defense after receiving the ball from from redshirt junior quarterback Ryan Finley against UNC-Chapel Hill in Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday. The Wolfpack won 21-33 claiming their eighth win of the season.

Hines and the running game difference makers against Tar Heels

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
November 27, 2017
A banner advertising the NC State University College of Education hangs in the entrance to Poe Hall on Aug. 30. Poe Hall is home to the education school at NC State as well as the psychology department and STEM education.

Top ranked College of Education chosen to host revamped Teaching Fellows program

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
November 27, 2017
Graduate transfer guard Allerick Freeman puts the pressure on defending the entire length of the court during the 86-68 win over Presbyterian College on Nov. 16 in PNC Arena.

Pack aims to rebound versus Penn State

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
November 27, 2017
Senior forward Chelsea Nelson attacks the basket during the Wolfpack's 71-50 win over South Alabama on Nov. 17 at Reynolds Coliseum. Nelson was in double figures, scoring 10 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

Wolfpack’s unbeaten streak on the line against Alabama

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017
During the fourth quarter in Carter-Finely, redshirt sophomore quarterback Russell Wilson tries to dodge University of South Carolina's defense in the first home game of the season on Sept. 3, 2009. Wilson had 74 rushing yards in the 7-3 loss to USC.

Wolfpack quarterbacks rank atop the NFL

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017
Senior defensive end Bradley Chubb lays a huge hit on Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant just a split-second after Bryant released the ball. Chubb and the cherished NC State defensive front were not as present in the backfield as they have been in previous games accumulating no sacks and only 2 tackles for loss in the 38-31 loss to Clemson on Nov. 4 at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Running backs provide spark in Pack’s win over Eagles

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
November 13, 2017
Junior forward Chelsea Nelson makes her way into the paint during the game against UNC. The Wolfpack dominated the Heels on route to a 80-60 victory in Reynolds Coliseum on Feb. 23.

Women’s basketball handles Dolphins for season-opening victory

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
November 10, 2017
Audrey Roh, a third-year studying management, inspects a notebook while shopping with friends Gaven Kerr (closest) a second-year student studying computer science and Halle Michalak (middle), a second-year studying business administration, at the new Target on Hillsborough Street on Wednesday. The new Target, opened Tuesday in the former location of The Alley, a bowling alley that used to reside across from NC State University.

Opening of new Target puts a bull’s-eye on Hillsborough Street

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
November 9, 2017
Redshirt junior quarterback Ryan Finley prepares to rifle a screen pass to redshirt sophomore wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. Finley threw for a total of 338 yards and three touchdowns in the 38-31 loss to Clemson on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Reeling Wolfpack looks to rebound against streaking Eagles

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
Wolfpack fans throw up the "wolfie", the signature sign of the N.C. State wolfpack at the N.C. State V. Syracuse game on Saturday. N.C. State prevailed over Syracuse in a 33-25 win for the Wolfpack.

COMMENTARY: Antics reflect poorly on Wolfpack football

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
November 6, 2017
Redshirt junior Kiara Leslie dribbles a ball in Reynold's Coliseum before practice on Wednesday. Leslie graduated from University of Maryland after playing two seasons and is now a guard for the NC State women's basketball team.

Kiara Leslie brings experience to new-look women’s basketball

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
November 1, 2017
Junior forward Chelsea Nelson makes her way into the paint during the game against UNC. The Wolfpack dominated the Heels on route to a 80-60 victory in Reynolds Coliseum on Feb. 23.

Women’s basketball aims for return to NCAA tournament amid roster turnover

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
October 31, 2017
During the fourth quarter in Carter-Finely, redshirt sophomore quarterback Russell Wilson tries to dodge University of South Carolina's defense in the first home game of the season on Sept. 3, 2009. Wilson had 74 rushing yards in the 7-3 loss to USC.

Wilson leads Seahawks to big win over Texans

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
October 30, 2017
Redshirt junior Ryan Finley hand the ball off to junior running back Reggie Gallaspy in the 39-25 win over Louisville in Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday, October 5.

Notre Dame runs past Wolfpack

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
October 28, 2017
Red shirt junior Rachel Koon (right) talks to teammates while warming up at practice on Friday, Sept. 8 at Paul Derr Track. The women's cross country team has their first meet of the season on Sept. 15.

Nationally-ranked cross country teams to compete for conference titles

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
October 25, 2017
Freshman Alexis Galarneau backhands his opponent's return in a match against Miami at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center on April 14. In a doubles match along with Michael Ogden, Galarneau picked up a 6-2 win against Miami’s Max Andrews and Jesse Flores. In a singles match against Christian Langmo, Galarneau won 6-4, 6-1. The Wolfpack defeated Miami 5-2.

Galarneau, Ogden clinch finals in ITAs

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
October 18, 2017
Ade Taiwo, a Wolfpack senior forwards, keeps the ball from Huntley Munn, a Seahawk junior defender, on Tuesday in Dail Soccer Stadium. Taiwo scored the winning goal of the game with under five minutes to go, bringing NC State a 2-1 win against UNC Wilmington.

Men’s soccer picks up big win against UNC-Wilmington

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
October 17, 2017
Fairgoers ride on the State Fair Flyer next to a Ferris wheel at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds Friday. The flyer was introduced last year and allows fairgoers the opportunity to view the fair from above. This year marks the 150th Annual State Fair.

Opening weekend brings 340,000 to the NC State Fair

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
October 16, 2017
Sophomore goalie Leon Krapf clears the ball against Clemson on Sept. 8, 2017 at Dail Soccer Field. The Wolfpack upset the top 5 ranked Tigers 1-0.

Pack draws top-10 Virginia at home

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
October 13, 2017
Redshirt junior wide reciever Stephen Louis catches a ball over a Louisville defender in the 39-25 win over Louisville in Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday, October 5.

Receivers shine in Pack’s win over Cardinals

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
October 9, 2017
Junior forward Maxine Blackwood pursues the ball against Boston College. Blackwood had one shot during her 34 minutes of time on the field. The Wolfpack won the game at Dail Sadium with a 1-0 score on Thursday.

Women’s soccer wins tight one with Pitt

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
October 8, 2017
Senior H-back Jaylen Samuels breaks away from two Syracuse players. Samuels received 5 passes during the game for a net gain of 37 yards. The NC State football team beat Syracuse 33-25 at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday.

Wolfpack clashes with Cardinals on Thursday

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
October 3, 2017
Redshirt junior quarterback Russell Wilson runs the ball against Boston College in Carter-Finely Stadium on Oct. 9, 2010. Wilson had total of 45 rushing yards during the game. NC State won against Boston College, 44-17. 

Wilson shines in game against Brissett

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
October 2, 2017
The unfinished Target building stands on Hillsborough Street on Thursday. The renovation of the building that used to be a bowling alley named "The Alley" is one in a long list of updates to Hillsborough Street.

Hillsborough Street Target set to open in mid-November

Isaac Bjerkness, Staff Writer
October 1, 2017
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