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International students’ SEVIS records restored after visa revocations

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
April 29, 2025
A sign points students towards the Flower Moms tent at Wolf Plaza on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. The Free Moms engage with students every Thursday, chatting with them and giving out a variety of free goods.

Free Moms told to cancel weekly event during finals, prompting student backlash

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
April 24, 2025
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UNC student arrested after breaking into University Towers apartments

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
April 21, 2025
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OPINION: AI is beginning to show how it could scream, too

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
April 17, 2025
Congresswoman Deborah Ross speaks on stage at the Reproductive Rights March at Stafford Commons on Nov. 6, 2022. The march was hosted by the Progressive Students Task Force in collaboration with Planned Parenthood Generation Action to peacefully protest the decline of reproductive healthcare access in the United States.

Wake County Democrats, Reps. Ross and Foushee address election chaos, federal cuts at town hall

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
April 16, 2025
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Jack Black, Jason Momoa ‘flint and steal’ the show in ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
April 8, 2025
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Board of Trustees discusses College of Engineering expansion, DEI concerns

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
April 4, 2025
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Advocates educate students on anti-immigrant legislation at ‘Resist ICE’ town hall

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
April 2, 2025
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Survival of the friendliest

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
April 1, 2025
Chancellor-elect Kevin Howell poses with a guest after the new chancellor announcement at Talley Student Union on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. Howell dedicated a plethora of time to personally greeting high profile guests to his announcement. He hugged and got photos taken with them.

Student leaders optimistic about Howell’s chancellorship

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
March 25, 2025
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NC State exchange student killed in hit-and-run

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
March 25, 2025
A demonstrator slides a petition letter under the front door of Holladay Hall during the Free Mahmoud rally on Thursday, March 20th, 2025. The hall's front door was locked, so demonstrators delivered their letters through alternate means.

Students, faculty rally for free speech amid Mahmoud Khalil’s detainment

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
March 20, 2025
Trump signs executive order to shut down U.S. Department of Education

Trump signs executive order to shut down U.S. Department of Education

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
March 20, 2025
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Senator Ted Cruz investigation targets ‘woke DEI’ scientific grants, NC State research

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
March 19, 2025
Cars drive past a vacant lot next to the Target on Hillsborough Street on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The vacant lot has been empty for a decade but developers plan to use it for either housing or commercial use.

Vacant properties stall as Hillsborough Street expands

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
March 18, 2025
ACC settlement, new distribution model poses challenge for NC State athletics

ACC settlement, new distribution model poses challenge for NC State athletics

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
March 18, 2025
Denna Huang talks to visitors at her table during the Asian Artist Showcase in the Talley Ballroom on Friday, March 31, 2023. Artists at the event sold their art, such as painting and photography, to visitors and students.

CRANE to host annual Asian Artist Showcase

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
March 5, 2025
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The Taiwanese NC State alum who revolutionized prostate cancer detection

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
March 4, 2025
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Student Government elections marked by unprecedented number of violations

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
March 2, 2025
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NC State revises strategic plan, removes mentions of diversity, equity and inclusion

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
February 26, 2025
Tompkins Hall: NC State’s most enduring building

Tompkins Hall: NC State’s most enduring building

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
February 26, 2025
Taquan Dewberry and Adam Womble: Candidates for student body president, vice president

Taquan Dewberry and Adam Womble: Candidates for student body president, vice president

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
February 26, 2025
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OPINION: Extreme metal music deserves a serious listen

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
February 25, 2025
Head coach Kevin Keatts storms down the court during the game against Boston College in the Lenovo Center on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. The Wolfpack beat the Eagles 70-62.

COLUMN: NIL isn’t holding back NC State men’s basketball — Keatts is

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
February 24, 2025
Candles being lit in honor of Deah, Yusor, and Razan at the Our Three Winner Memorial in tribute of the one year anniversary of their passing. The Memorial took place outside of Talley Student Union on Wednesday, Feb. 10 2016.

Student Senate unanimously passes resolution honoring victims of Chapel Hill shooting, condemns Islamophobia

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
February 20, 2025
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NC State Police arrest suspect with active warrants in Harris Hall

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
February 18, 2025
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NC State freezes hiring on faculty, staff positions

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
February 14, 2025
Students march down Cates Avenue on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Organized by members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the march was held in support of DEI. "When they strip DEI from our education, they are telling us that diversity does not matter, that equity is optional and inclusion is negotiable. But we know better," said Nayah McKenzie, a third-year studying criminology and one of the march organizers.

Students rally against DEI course requirement suspension

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
February 12, 2025
Students walk through Talley Student Union during the Latinx Heritage Month Kick-off in Talley Student Union on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

Student Government report examines the impact of DEI policy changes on campus

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
February 4, 2025
Raleigh City Councilmember Jonathan Melton talks to the crowd during the Raleigh City Council Member Forum on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. During the forum, students in the Student Senate and the Honors program were able to ask questions to city councilmember. Melton was an NC State alum before being a three-time Raleigh City Councilmember.

Raleigh City Council member Jonathan Melton meets with students for Q&A session

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
January 29, 2025
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Student Senate to vote on resolution to protect free speech rights

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
January 15, 2025
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North Carolina Supreme Court race hangs in balance as Griffin seeks to void 60,000 votes

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
January 15, 2025
Ripken the Bat Dog waits in the endzone during the football game against Northern Illinois at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. Ripken fetches the kicking tee following punts. The Wolfpack beat the Huskies 24-17.

A tribute to Ripken

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
January 7, 2025
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Campus Health pharmacy launches new app to enhance student access

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
January 7, 2025
Nay Achkar, a graduate student studying public history, holds a sign, inscribed with "Why won't you talk to us Randy?" outside of Poe Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 19th, 2024. "I want justice to the people suffering", stated Nay.

Students renew their demands in protest one year after Poe Hall closure

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
November 20, 2024
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Shots fired on Trailwood Drive near Centennial Campus

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
November 7, 2024
Former president Donald Trump delivers a speech at his rally at Dorton Arena on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. This was Trumps final rally in Raleigh.

Inflation, bro-code and charisma: How Trump won the 2024 Election according to NC State experts

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
November 6, 2024
North Carolina Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate, Josh Stein, walks on stage during the Kamala Harris campaign rally at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2024. Stein talked about the significance of voting for the national and local races like his own.

What a Democratic North Carolina Council of State means in Trump’s America

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
November 6, 2024
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DUELING COLUMN: Janet Cowell — a case for proven leadership in Raleigh

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
October 29, 2024
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OPINION: Don’t fall for the unnecessary “citizens only” voting amendment

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
October 23, 2024
Janet Cowell touts extensive experience in Raleigh mayoral campaign

Janet Cowell touts extensive experience in Raleigh mayoral campaign

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
October 23, 2024
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Joshua Bradley presents socialist option in Raleigh City Council at-large race

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
October 23, 2024
Paul Lewis, a second-year studying civil engineering, poses for a portrait in Talley Student Union on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Paul was interviewed as a part of Technician’s “Portraits of the Pack” series, in which students were asked questions regarding their political views.  

The small-town conservative

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
October 9, 2024
Courtney Wright, a fourth-year at NCSU majoring in science technology and society, fills out her ballot in a voting booth in the State Ballroom in Talley Student Union on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Talley Student Union hosted early voting from October 15th to October 31st in the State Ballroom.

A voter’s guide to the responsibilities of state and local offices

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
October 9, 2024
Helene Resources

Resources for NC State and Western NC college students affected by Hurricane Helene

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
October 9, 2024
Courtney Wright, a fourth-year at NCSU majoring in science technology and society, fills out her ballot in a voting booth in the State Ballroom in Talley Student Union on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Talley Student Union hosted early voting from October 15th to October 31st in the State Ballroom.

A voter’s guide to the responsibilities of state and local offices

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
October 8, 2024
Oct 7 Flags

Students mark one year since Oct. 7 Hamas attacks with dueling demonstrations

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
October 8, 2024
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Technician’s growing and varied history of covering NC State’s LGBTQ+ community

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
October 1, 2024
Davin Vann, a graduate student and defensive captain of the NC State football team, carries water bottles during NC State's Football Hurricane Relief Drive at Close-King Indoor Practice Facility on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. The drive was led by defensive captain Vann. Community members were able to donate water, hygiene products, canned food and blankets from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.

NC State football’s Davin Vann leads hurricane relief drive

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
October 1, 2024
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[Photo] Harris-Walz campaign opens field office in Cary

September 30, 2024
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Harris-Walz campaign opens field office in Cary

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
September 30, 2024
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West Nile virus cases surge in North Carolina

West Nile virus cases surge in North Carolina

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
September 16, 2024
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Trump supporters celebrate debate at Wake County GOP watch party

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
September 11, 2024
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NC State enhances emergency preparedness with new drills, technology

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
September 9, 2024
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Man arrested for carrying concealed gun on campus

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
September 9, 2024
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen praises Inflation Reduction Act benefits at Wake Tech

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
September 6, 2024
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Student Senate passes resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire, divestment of University funds from Israel

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
September 5, 2024
NC State changes bus tracking apps

NC State changes bus tracking apps

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
August 27, 2024
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Endangered red wolves born on campus

Matthew Burkhart, News Editor
August 16, 2024
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