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Students at the Take Back the Night March make their way up the stairs to bring awareness to sexual assault and dating violence on campus on Tuesday, April 2. Take Back the Night is an annual event that is a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

[Photo] The history of Take Back the Night

March 25, 2025
Students at the Take Back the Night March make their way up the stairs to bring awareness to sexual assault and dating violence on campus on Tuesday, April 2. Take Back the Night is an annual event that is a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

In an archive photo from Tuesday, June 30, 2020, the sun rises over the water 3 miles off the coast of Stuart, Florida.

[Photo] Spring break offers relief to students experiencing mental stress

March 10, 2025
A police car sits outside Talley Student Union on Monday, April 15, 2022.

Patrick Bailey, a third year catcher, prepares to tag the runner out at home at the baseball game against James Madison on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Doak Field. Bailey broke the NC State Freshman home run record with 13 in 2018.

The D.H. Hill Jr. Library is under construction on May 9, 2020.

[Photo] Resources you didn’t know the libraries had

March 22, 2023
A campus police car lurks outside Talley Student Union on Monday, April 15, 2019.

[Photo] University Police Department offers Ride Along program for students

March 6, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Students, ditch the screens and enjoy our campus nature

April 24, 2022
Sam Russ, a junior left fielder, swings at the softball game against Duke on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at Dail Field. The Wolfpack lost to the Blue Devils 1-5.

The audience prepares to attend the TEDxNCState event on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at Titmus Theatre. The theme of the event was 'Shattered' and featured talks from students, alumni and community members.

[Photo] TEDxNCState hosting event to bring awareness to lives of the formerly incarcerated

March 8, 2022
Gwen Hopper, a fourth year studying chemistry, impersonates Patricia Bath at the Blacks in Wax event in Witherspoon Student Center on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. Many high school and middle school students toured the event to learn more about black history.

[Photo] Celebrate Black History Month with events from the AACC

February 2, 2022
The D.H. Hill Jr. Library is under construction on May 9, 2020.

Blake Albright, a second-year studying biology, studies at D.H. Hill Library on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the library is only open to students and faculty, and no longer open to the public.

A campus police car lurks outside Talley Student Union on Monday, April 15, 2019.

Forward Robbie Kristo fights for possession of the ball at the game against Louisville City FC on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. The NCFC lost the game to Louisville 0-1.

[Photo] Stoppage-time penalty gives NCFC all three points against Fort Lauderdale CF

August 1, 2021
Mary and Taylor Sparrow show the NC State baseball team their support after the team's return from the College World Series at Doak Field at Dail Park on Friday, June 26, 2021.

[Photo] Return of the Pack: Thousands of fans greet the team

June 30, 2021
Mary and Taylor Sparrow show the NC State baseball team their support after the team's return from the College World Series at Doak Field at Dail Park on Friday, June 26, 2021.

Wolfpack fans show the NC State baseball team their support after their return from the College World Series at Doak Field at Dail Park on Friday, June 26, 2021.

Wolfpack fans show the NC State baseball team support after their return from the College World Series at Doak Field at Dail Park on Friday, June 26, 2021.

The Wolfpack baseball team greets fans on Friday, June 26, 2021 after its return from the College World Series at Doak Field at Dail Park.

Baseball head coach Elliott Avent addresses fans who gathered on Friday, June 26, 2021 after the team's return from the College World Series at Doak Field at Dail Park.

Patrick Bailey, a third year catcher, prepares to tag the runner out at home at the baseball game against James Madison on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Doak Field. Bailey broke the NC State Freshman home run record with 13 in 2018.

[Photo] MLB Pack Pros: Bailey continues to dazzle, Rodon struggles to find solid ground

July 30, 2023
Sam Sack, a third year catcher, swings at the softball game against Duke on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at Dail Field. The Wolfpack lost to Duke 1-5.

[Photo] Wolfpack softball torched by Blue Devils in no-hit series opener

May 7, 2021
Fourth year Adriana Reami returns the serve against Virginia on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Reami and Daniel lost their doubles match to Virginia 3-6.

People wait in line for cotton candy, hot dogs, and candy apples at the NC State Fair Food days event on Wednesday, Oct. 21. 2020. The NC State Fair was cancelled for the year of 2020, but food vendors were featured at the fairgrounds for 10 days.

[Photo] North Carolina State Fair set to return in October 2021

May 2, 2021
Sam Sack, a third year catcher, gets ready for the pitch at the softball game against Duke on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at Dail Field. The Wolfpack lost to Duke 1-5.

[Photo] Pack softball looks to improve ACC record at home against struggling Pitt

April 7, 2021
Students and their families move their belongings out of on campus housing during the move out period on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Each student was given a move out appointment to reduce the amount of traffic in the residence halls.

[Photo] Despite lower budget, University Housing continues to provide services

April 1, 2021
The Beekeepers Club sells honey and other products at the Earth Fair in the Brickyard on April 22, 2019. 

[Photo] Few campus clubs and organizations have sense of normalcy, meet in person this semester

March 29, 2021
Anna Rodgers, a fourth year in business administration, celebrates the victory against Virginia at the women's tennis match on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Rodgers and Smith won their doubles match 6-2.

[Photo] Pack women’s tennis pushes win streak to four matches after undefeated weekend

March 21, 2021
Tariq Wilson, a 141 pound redshirt junior, celebrates his victory against UNC-CH at the wrestling match on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at Reynolds Coliseum. The Wolfpack won against UNC-CH 19-14.

The women's tennis team lines up for the national anthem at the tennis match against Virginia on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center.

[Photo] Wolfpack women’s tennis readies for a March full of ACC play

March 3, 2021
Terrel Tatum, a third year outfielder, shows the bunt at the baseball game against James Madison on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Doak Field. The series was the first games of the season for the Wolfpack.

The NC State softball team conclude the softball game on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at Dail Field. The Wolfpack lost to Duke 1-5.

Sam Russ, a junior left fielder, swings at the softball game against Duke on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at Dail Field. The Wolfpack lost to the Blue Devils 1-5.

[Photo] Wolfpack softball falls twice in doubleheader against No. 13 Duke

March 11, 2022
First year infielder Jose Torres rounds second base at the baseball game against James Madison at Doak Field on Saturday, Feb. 15. The Wolfpack played James Madison 3 times over the weekend.

Fourth year Adriana Reami returns the serve against Virginia on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Reami and Daniel lost their doubles match to Virginia 3-6.

[Photo] Wolfpack women’s tennis hosts regional in NCAA tournament

May 4, 2021
Senior Adriana Reami celebrates her victory against Virginia on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Reami and junior Jaeda Daniel lost their doubles match to Virginia 6-3.

Tatyana Forbes, a fourth year outfielder, rounds third base looking to score at the softball game against Duke on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at Dail Field. The Forbes competed with the Mexico Olympic Softball Team in 2020. The Wolfpack lost to Duke 1-5.

YAMATO- the Drummers of Japan perform in Stewart Theatre on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The program highlighted on the importance of the energy exchange between the drummers and the audience.

[Photo] NC State LIVE finds creative ways to host artists, facilitate conversations this spring

January 28, 2021
Tariq Wilson, a 141 pound redshirt junior, celebrates his victory against UNC-CH at the wrestling match on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at Reynolds Coliseum. The Wolfpack won against UNC-CH 19-14.

[Photo] Wolfpack wrestling hangs tough in day 1 of NCAA Championships

March 18, 2021
Students and their families move belongings into Owen Residence Hall during move in for the fall semester on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. 

[Photo] Spring move-in numbers dip drastically amidst COVID-19 prevention protocol

January 25, 2021
Blake Albright, a second-year studying biology, studies at D.H. Hill Library on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the library is only open to students and faculty, and no longer open to the public.

Senior Adriana Reami celebrates her victory against Virginia on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Reami and junior Jaeda Daniel lost their doubles match to Virginia 6-3.

Junior Anna Rogers pulls back to return the ball during her singles match against UNC-Chapel Hill junior Makenna Jones. Rogers lost to Jones 7-6, 6-3, 4-2 on Feb. 27 at J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center.

[Photo] No. 8 NC State women’s tennis faces familiar foes at UNC Invitational

January 17, 2021
Nicole Webb, a sophomore from Morrisville, North Carolina, looks toward the judges during the gymnastics meet against Pittsburgh on Saturday, Feb. 9. The Wolfpack beat Pittsburgh 196.400-194.825.

[Photo] Wolfpack gymnastics prepares for Pitt, picked preseason No. 1 in EAGL

January 13, 2021
The trumpet section of the Jazz Orchestra performs at the NC State Jazz Concert on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at Stewart Theatre. The concert also featured performances from the Jazz Lab Band.

[Photo] The Brickyard Broadcast: A virtual concert, the first of its kind

November 9, 2020
People wait in line for cotton candy, hot dogs, and candy apples at the NC State Fair Food days event on Wednesday, Oct. 21. 2020. The NC State Fair was cancelled for the year of 2020, but food vendors were featured at the fairgrounds for 10 days.

Kettle corn is stacked to be sold at the NC State Fair Food days event on Wednesday, Oct. 21. 2020. The event features over 20 fair food vendors including fried oreos and tropical smoothies.

Workers at the Carolina Kettle Corn Lions Club booth bag fresh popcorn at the NC State Fair Food days event on Wednesday, Oct. 21. 2020. The event was hosted from Oct. 15-25 in wake of the 2020 state fair being cancelled.

Lemonade cups are displayed at the NC State Fair Food days event on Wednesday, Oct. 21. 2020. The event was hosted from Oct. 15-25 at the fair grounds and featured over 20 food vendors.

Lemonades are prepared at the NC State Fair Food days event on Wednesday, Oct. 21. 2020. Fair workers wore masks and gloves to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Stephanie Hicks rotates the corn over an open flame at the NC State Fair Food days event on Wednesday, Oct. 21. 2020. The event featured over 20 favorite food vendors from the state fair.

Jill and Randy Pafford enjoy fried Oreos together at the NC State Fair Food days event on Wednesday, Oct. 21. 2020. The Pafford’s usually come to the state fair multiple times a year, and in response to the fair being cancelled this year said, “At least we have this!”

People wait in line for the Chester’s Gators & Taters vendor at the NC State Fair Food days event on Wednesday, Oct. 21. 2020. The event features over 20 fair food vendors and is set to take place from Oct. 15-25.

[Photo] N.C. State Fair Food

October 28, 2020
An exterior shot of the Habitat for Humanity of Wake County ReStore on Tuesday, Oct. 14th, 2020.

[Photo] Local organizations could feel political impact of local, state and federal elections

October 15, 2020
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[Photo] Students should be mindful of community standards at tailgates, Health Center director says

October 4, 2020
Students attending the PackPros series put on by the Career Development Center learn more about the importance of cover letters in Talley Student Union on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. The event helps students with real life job experience tips and career readiness.

[Photo] Career Development Center goes virtual with podcast, ePack, other online services

September 21, 2020
Lucas Martin, a fourth-year studying communication media, is the general manager of the Student Media business office. Martin has been a part of Student Media for 2.5 years now, and got his start working for the copy desk section of Technician. 

[Photo] Who’s Who at Student Media: business office General Manager Lucas Martin

September 16, 2020
Ann Bennette Sasser, a first-year in exploratory studies, moves her belongings out of Owen Residence Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Sasser said that it was frustrating having to move all of her things out of the dorm, then buy new things to furnish an apartment. “These few weeks were not what I expected, but it was fun while it lasted.”

Andrew Kissell, a first-year in exploratory studies, loads up his car during move out on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Students were forced to move out of on campus housing due to COVID-19 after only being there for a few weeks. Kissell said, “I’m not super happy about moving out so soon, but I understand it.”

Alex Crandall, a first-year in exploratory studies, loads up his truck during his move out appointment at Tucker Residence Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Students were given specific move out times to reduce the amount of people in the dorms at a time. Crandall said that he knew the abrupt move out was coming and was annoyed that the university chose to move students on to campus in the first place.

Ryan Proud, a first year in exploratory studies, moves out of Tucker Residence Hall along with the help of his dad on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Proud said that he enjoyed his two weeks on campus more than he thought he would. “I’m upset about moving out," he said. "I hope things are back to normal in the spring.”

Jack McCroskey, a freshman in exploratory studies, moves his belongings out of Tucker Residence Hall along with the help of his mom during move out on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. McCroskey is from Archdale, NC but he will be getting an apartment near campus after he heard the announcement that students were no longer allowed to live on campus.

Students and their families move their belongings out of on campus housing during the move out period on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Each student was given a move out appointment to reduce the amount of traffic in the residence halls.

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Oscar Upshaw and Tenzin Faulkner, both students at Northwood High School in Pittsboro, North Carolina, hold signs in solidarity at the Black Lives Matter Community March downtown Raleigh on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. The march demanded an end to police brutality, and honored those murdered by the police.

Protesters display signs at the North Carolina State Legislative Building at the Black Lives Matter Community March in downtown Raleigh on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. The march called for justice for the victims of police brutality.

[Photo] Raleigh Protesters march downtown in response to Jacob Blake shooting, police brutality

August 31, 2020
A protester holds a sign displaying the names of the victims of police brutality at the Black Lives Matter Community March downtown Raleigh on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. The march called for an end to police brutality and reforms within the Raleigh Police Department.

Paul Wynkoop, a research assistant at UNC-Chapel Hill and a Durham native, marches alongside his friends and other protesters members at the Black Lives Matter Community March downtown Raleigh on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. The march called for reforms within the Raleigh Police Department, and brought awareness to the victims of police brutality throughout America.

Protesters march through the streets of downtown Raleigh at the Black Lives Matter Community March on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. The the BLM movement has been one of the largest civil rights movements in history with protests occurring throughout the world.

Those stopped in traffic due to the Black Lives Matter Community March in downtown Raleigh raise their fists in solidarity on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. The march walked to end police brutality and bring awareness to racial issues.

Oscar Upshaw and Tenzin Faulkner, both students at Northwood High School in Pittsboro, North Carolina, hold signs in solidarity at the Black Lives Matter Community March downtown Raleigh on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. The march demanded an end to police brutality, and honored those murdered by the police.

Community members walk while holding signs at the Black Lives Matter Community March in downtown Raleigh on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. The march included chants and speeches from marchers about racial issues.

A crowd of protesters march in solidarity at the BLM Community March in downtown Raleigh on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. Marchers carried homemade signs and spoke out the names of the victims of police brutality.

Victor Lytvinenko, a Raleigh native, holds a homemade flag at the BLM Community March in downtown Raleigh on Friday, Aug. 29, 2020. The march called for justice for Jacob Blake, and stood in solidarity with the protests in Kenosha, WI.

[Photo] BLM Raleigh Protest - August 28th

August 30, 2020
Blake Albright, a second-year studying biology, studies at D.H. Hill Library on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the library is only open to students and faculty, and no longer open to the public.

Blake Albright, a second-year studying biology, studies at D.H. Hill Library on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the library is only open to students and faculty, and no longer open to the public.

[Photo] University Libraries’ Gaming for Global Change series uses Twitch to educate

September 29, 2021
First year infielder Jose Torres rounds second base at the baseball game against James Madison at Doak Field on Saturday, Feb. 15. The Wolfpack played James Madison 3 times over the weekend.

[Photo] Wolfpack baseball to start 49-game schedule, faces gauntlet of ACC opponents

February 17, 2021
Quynh Vo, a first-year studying graphic design, takes a photo in the reflection of Talley Student Union during the photo walk on Saturday, Aug. 8th, 2020. The photo walk gave students the opportunity to explore campus while learning about camera basics.

The wooden mural in Talley Student Union is seen during the Student Media photo walk on Saturday, Aug. 8th, 2020. Students were taken to different campus landmarks to take photos while learning about camera basics.

The reflection of the Talley Student Union spire is seen on the Student Media photo walk on Saturday, Aug. 8th, 2020.

Students are lead on a photo walk around campus on Saturday, Aug. 8th, 2020. The walk gave students the opportunity to learn more about camera basics and photo editing.

Caroline Schollaert, a first year from Elon University, and Teagan Hackim, a first year from South Carolina University, both enjoy their meals at Guasaca on Hillsborough Street on Aug. 10, 2020. Many restaurants have been taking steps in order to insure the safety of their customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Hillsborough restaurants have to cut costs, but not quality

August 13, 2020
Rachel Taylor, a first year in exploratory studies, moves in her belongings into Tucker Residence Hall along with her family on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. The modified move in schedule for this year prevents unnecessary traffic in the dorms.

Luggage is unloaded next to Tucker Residence Hall during move in on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Students were given specific move in time slots to reduce the amount of people in the dorms.

Personal belongings are unloaded outside of Tucker Residence Hall during move in on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Students were given specific move in time slots to reduce the amount of people in the dorms.

Grace Hite, a first year in exploratory studies, moves in belongings along with her parents during move in on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Students were given masks when arriving on campus as part of their welcome packet.

Students and their families unload belongings on the curb next to Tucker Residence Hall on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Students were assigned move in slots to allow for social distancing within the dorms.

Resident Advisors for the Tri-Towers transport bins to help student move in on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. The bins were sanitized in between use to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Students and their families move belongings into Owen Residence Hall during move in for the fall semester on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. 

Students and their families unload belongings on the curb next to Tucker Residence Hall on Saturday., Aug. 1, 2020. Students were assigned move in slots to allow for social distancing within the dorms.

[Photo] Move In 2020

August 2, 2020
The Resident Advisors for the Tri-Towers sanitize luggage bins in between use during the first day of move in on Friday, July 31, 2020. Students were assigned specific move in appointments to reduce the amount of traffic in the dorms due to COVID-19.

Students and their families unload belongings on the curb next to Tucker Residence Hall on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Students were assigned move in slots to allow for social distancing within the dorms.

The NCFC prepares for their game against Louisville City FC on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. The NCFC lost the game 0-1.

[Photo] NCFC announce 15-game schedule as USL Championship set to return to play

July 2, 2020
A statue on campus is seen wearing a mask on Saturday, May 9, 2020.

In an archive photo from Tuesday, June 30, 2020, the sun rises over the water 3 miles off the coast of Stuart, Florida.

The sun sets over the water at Sandsprit Park in Stuart, Florida on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

The sun sets behind the palm trees on Jensen Beach in Florida on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

The sun rises over the wake of a boat 3 miles off the coast of Stuart, Florida on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

The sun sets over the dock at Sandsprit Park in Florida on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

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