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How “Kevin Can F--- Himself” humanizes the housewife trope
In AMC’s new show “Kevin Can F--- Himself,” Annie Murphy, who recently gained prominence through her notable and hilarious role as Alexis Rose on “Schitt’s Creek,” once again flexes her comedic muscles and debuts impressive dramatic acting chops. While in the presence of her husband — the titular Kevin, played by Eric Petersen — Murphy’s character, Allison, lives in a sitcom, complete with harsh lighting, cheesy writing and a laugh track.
OPINION: My sexuality is not a commodity
Each June, Pride month comes along and homosexuality is for once not a subject spoken about in whispers. Instead, organizations host events in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and gay Twitter becomes a topic of conversation for the entirety of the internet, rather than a hidden corner. Before I came out, Pride month was an event I took notice of but didn’t do much to celebrate.
Meet Talya Ozbelli, the second commencement speaker at spring 2021 graduation
Talya Ozbelli, a fourth-year studying communications with a concentration in media and a minor in journalism, will serve as the speaker at the second commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 15 at 9 a.m. In order to promote safety as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, NC State will host two separate ceremonies for graduating students. To become one of the commencement speakers, Ozbelli completed an application, wrote a speech and recorded herself giving the speech to submit for consideration.
Village Green residents displaced after massive fire renders 24 units uninhabitable
On March 22, a massive fire destroyed part of the roof of an apartment building at Village Green apartments, displacing 97 current NC State students and 20 other residents, according to Justine Hollingshead, assistant vice chancellor of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA). The fire started between 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. at 2110 Thesis Circle off of Lake Wheeler Road, according to the Raleigh Police Department.
NC State begins offering free vaccinations at Student Health Center
Starting Wednesday, March 24, NC State will begin vaccinating people who have preregistered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m in Talley Student Union. NC State will first vaccinate students and staff who are at least 65 years old, have medical conditions and are classified as group one under the University’s “Return to Campus/Spring Refresh” plans. The vaccines are free and available to all students and staff.
SBVP Debate: discussing wellness, diversity and their leadership experience
Technician and Nubian Message held its annual Student Government (SG) presidential and vice presidential debates over Zoom on Friday, March 12. Each year, the news organizations pose questions to candidates in order to gain a better understanding of their platforms and promote them more widely to students.
SBP Debate: discussing views on safety, equity, sustainability, COVID-19
Technician and Nubian Message held their annual Student Government (SG) presidential and vice presidential debates over Zoom on Friday, March 12. Each year, the news organizations pose questions to candidates in order to gain a better understanding of their platforms and promote them more widely to students.
OPINION: When freedom becomes synonymous with violence
When an angry mob descended on the Capitol building Jan. 6, United States citizens bore witness to yet another startling example of the imbalance between self-expression and violence. The rioters entered the Capitol shouting and chanting false claims about a rigged election. The mob stormed into the Capitol building, causing widespread panic and the evacuation of Congress members. White House staff struggled to save electoral ballots out on the Senate floor before rioters could burn them.
Revenue losses lead to auxiliary employee furloughs
Following revenue losses caused by COVID-19 during the fall semester, NC State will implement furloughs and salary reductions for employees in auxiliary units, such as Campus Enterprises and NC State Athletics, beginning Nov. 12 and ending in June. The recent furloughs were announced on Sept. 24 in an email from NC State, detailing a $75.4 million loss in revenue, which will affect employees and leadership staff. Most student workers have already been furloughed or terminated.
NC State students discuss voting, preferred candidates in 2020 election
Whether from mail-in ballots, early voting ballots or plans to head to the voting site on Nov. 3, many NC State students were looking to express their civic opinions this semester as Election Day drew nearer. As the student body continues to support their preferred candidates, Technician talked to some of these students in order to further understand their opinions.
Technician Interviews District 4 Representative David Price
Friday, October 30th, 2020 @ 6:00 pm Free The A/V Geeks and the film studies program are joining together to show and discuss three 16 mm films that showcase the Halloween spirit: “Dirt Witch Cleans Up,” “Mrs. Ainsworth” and “The Mannikin.” Link: https://rb.gy/od3fme
Get to know incumbent Rep. David Price: His thoughts on COVID-19, health care and more
Since 1997, David Price has served in the U.S. House of Representatives for North Carolina’s 4th District, which currently includes areas of Raleigh, Cary and Chapel Hill. Prior to working in Congress, Price was a professor of political science and public policy at Duke University. Currently, Price serves on several congressional committees. He is the chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee. For the Nov.
NC State University Libraries offer virtual help with data visualization, improving research projects
In the absence of in-person services, NC State University Libraries are offering virtual appointments to help with data visualization through Zoom and emails with data specialists. According to the NC State University Libraries website, accurate and creative data visualization can uncover new patterns and relationships in gathered data, as well as communicate the findings more clearly to an audience.
Students divided about second annual NC State Day of Giving
On Sept. 16, NC State held its second annual Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event which raises money to support student scholarship awards and financial aid to further the University’s mission of inclusivity and diversity. This year, NC State students and alumni donated over $23 million to the fundraiser, topping last year’s $13.2 million.
OPINION: University testing policies need to adjust to COVID-19 hardships
Last Monday, I was sitting in the food court of a mall in Ithaca, New York on the verge of a panic attack. On the day of my first math exam, the router in my apartment completely stopped working. The testing window had already opened by the time I had discovered the issues with my internet. According to my class syllabus, I could request extensions if I reached out to the instructor prior to the exam. Additionally, I had been planning to use the printer at my apartment to scan my work and submit it.
OPINION: Not my Chapel Hill to die on
My entire childhood, I knew only two shades of blue: Tar Heel and Duke. I was born and raised in Chapel Hill. Each year, I walked around school for weeks, listening to my classmates scream at each other, debating the superiority of UNC-Chapel Hill or Duke.
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration talks cuts, lay-offs and reimbursements
Anna Lee According to the NC State academic calendar, Aug. 21 marks NC State’s census day, the last day for students to get tuition refunds if they drop a course or change from credit to audit. University administration typically begins finalizing department budgets for the semester after census day passes.
Wolfpack Surveillance Program tests select asymptomatic individuals on campus for COVID-19
Student Health Services began testing volunteer participants for COVID-19 for the new Wolfpack Surveillance Program on Monday, Aug, 17. According to Dr. Julie Casani, Director and Medial Director of Student Health Services, a cross section of 300 students, 100 faculty members, and 100 staff members were recruited and desired for the program.
Abolish NCSU IFC and Panhel Instagram account opens conversation about FSL realities
Abolish NCSU IFC & Panhellenic, a new Instagram page focusing on sharing the personal experiences of NC State students with Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) organizations, specifically the InterFraternity Council (IFC) and the Panhellenic Association, seeks to address many of the systemic issues within various NC State fraternities and sororities.
Parents and Families Services suggest quarantine essentials
In the event of self-isolation or quarantine on campus, students may not have all the amenities of their original housing. While students who need to self-isolate will be encouraged to return home and do so, there are limited numbers of quarantine housing units on campus. In such units, students will be checked on daily by Student Health Services as a part of the contact tracing program and will have meals provided through Campus Enterprises, according to the Parents and Families Services website.
Where to get your textbooks, best bargains
Shopping for textbooks can be overwhelming for all students, especially if it is your first semester buying them. There are several different options, from renting or buying used copies to purchasing them brand new. It is widely known that renting textbooks is the lowest cost option for students, but if students want to keep their books as references in future classes, they can purchase them brand new at retail price or buy them used at a lower price.
UNC system faculty and staff petition Board of Governors for online-only education
On July 7, 34 faculty and staff members from 10 UNC System universities signed a letter, which later turned into a petition, addressed to system leaders. This letter called for online-only classes for the fall 2020 semester, as well as increased transparency and safety measures, to protect against the on-campus spread of COVID-19. The petition comes amid talks of possible budget cuts of up to 50% in the event of campuses shutting again due to the pandemic.
Talley to be early voting site for November 2020 election
The Wake County Board of Elections has selected Talley Student Union as an early voting site for the 2020 presidential election. At an early voting site, voters may register and cast a ballot on the same day, regardless of which precinct they currently live in. Early voting is also referred to as one-stop absentee voting. According to Wake County Board of Elections member Gerry Cohen, the November 2020 election will be the fourth time Talley has been used as an early voting site.
Task Force Series: Social distancing to be emphasized in dining halls, campus enterprises
Upon campus’s reopening for the Fall 2020 semester, social distancing will be heavily enforced in dining halls, according to plans released by University Communications and Marketing on June 17. Richard Berlin, associate vice chancellor of Campus Enterprises, is the chair of the Campus Enterprises and Dining task force, oversees dining, retail stores and transportation and parking during the process of reopening campus.
Libraries and Wolfpack Outfitters navigate returns and loans amid COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, NC State University Libraries extended the due date for library books to August 24 and assigned due dates to loaned technology items, varying by owner. Late fees will also be waived for the foreseeable future. Currently, students can use the University Libraries website to request a technology loan and can receive the items at their residences directly through the mail.
NC State community outraged after students’ use of racial slurs leaks on social media
During the first week of June, social media users posted and shared three separate instances of white NC State students using racial slurs. Two separate videos showed the use of a racial slur, one involving an incoming NC State student and the other a current student, and a screenshot of a current white student using the slur in messages was also shared.
Raleigh peaceful protest met with tear gas and rubber bullets; state, city, campus leaders react
On Saturday evening, many people gathered in downtown Raleigh in front of the Wake County Courthouse to protest police brutality. The peaceful protest took a turn after cops deployed tear gas and rubber bullets at demonstrators. The protest follows the murder of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis. After the Saturday night protest ended with looting and property violence, North Carolina Gov.
In-person campus tours cancelled, offered virtually due to COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Undergraduate Admissions has cancelled in-person campus tours and visits indefinitely, offering virtual, off-campus experiences as an alternative option. Chris Collins, associate director of the E. Carroll Joyner Visitor and Transfer Center, said there are no concrete plans for when campus visits will recommence, and in-person tours are cancelled until at least June 1.
First Year First Term Survey shows record low participation
The NC State Division of Academic and Student Affairs released the results of its semiannual First Year First Term Survey for the fall 2019 semester in February. Spring 2019 marked the first survey issued by DASA to both fall and spring semester students, as opposed to past surveys, which didn’t include Spring Connect students in the results. Traditional first-year students are contacted and asked to complete the survey along with first-term transfer students.
Melanie Flowers and McKenzy Heavlin: candidates for student body president, vice president
Inter-Residence Council VP of National Communication Coordination Melanie Flowers, a third-year studying communications, is running for student body president this year. Her running mate is IRC VP of Media and Marketing McKenzy Heavlin, a second-year studying electrical engineering. The ticket is running on a platform focusing on food and housing security, wellness and student government reform.
Survey shows North Carolinian support for Medicaid and education funding increase
According to a SurveyUSA poll released through WRAL Feb. 21, a majority of North Carolina voters polled support Governor Roy Cooper’s stance on Medicaid expansion and increases in both school funding and teacher pay. With 2,760 North Carolinians responding, 57% favored Medicaid expansion. Additionally, 71% supported an increase in school funding, and 72% supported a raise in teacher pay. The majority votes cut across racial, class and ideological lines.
TEDx NC State reemerges after six years
NC State is set to host its first TEDx event in six years on Friday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Thompson Hall, with speakers diving into topics of reflections and revelation, following the theme of “Shattered”. Twelve individual speakers and two performers for Cirque de Vol will appear in the event. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are currently available to the public.
"Common experience" replaces common reading
The new Common Experience Task Force, centered in New Student Programs, is currently evaluating the common reading program and potential alternatives. It aims to implement a revitalized common experience as a result of their research in fall 2020, according to Michael Coombes, director of New Student Programs and member of the Common Experience Task Force.
Cold weather brings more pests to campus
As the weather becomes colder, sightings of pests, including larger vermin such as opossums and raccoons, increase. NC State’s Pest Control, a part of Facilities, handles inspections and removes such wildlife. Pest Control performs regular monthly inspections, according to the Facilities website. They also respond to service calls, remove animals and inspect buildings for termites. Calvin Edwards, pest control technician, described the process the department goes through after receiving a call.
Counseling usage swells
NC State’s Counseling Center saw more students in the fall 2019 semester than it did in the entirety of the 2012-13 school year, according to Monica Osburn, executive director of the Counseling Center. Around 3,900 students utilized the center in the fall compared to 3833 in 2012-13. At a student fee town hall, representatives from the Counseling Center said that in the 2017-18 school year, over 5,400 students visited the center.
Campus Climate Survey solicits student input, affecting institutional changes
NC State recently administered its Campus Climate Survey, run through the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity, aiming to solicit student feedback on the university’s social atmosphere. Results for the survey are projected for release in spring 2020. Students first took the Campus Climate Survey in 2004, and it has since been re-administered every five years.
Sam Chan wins 2019 Leader of the Pack scholarship
On Saturday, Nov. 9, Sam Chan, a fourth-year studying political science, was announced as the Leader of the Pack scholarship recipient at the football game against Clemson. Chan has been very involved as a leader on campus, as a mental health ambassador, a member of Student Government and more. Chan discussed the application process for Leader of the Pack and her role in leadership on campus. Briefly describe what piqued your interest in the scholarship?
College of Design program awarded for work done to Syme hall
Recent development on land surrounding Syme Residence Hall won the Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Community Appearance in the Landscape Design Category in early October as a part of the College of Design’s Design + Build program. The Raleigh Appearance Commission has been honoring additions to the character, environment or appearance of the City of Raleigh since 1983.
Business as usual in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The NC State University Police Department’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report offered safety tips and reported nothing out of the ordinary, according to NC State police’s Major Ian Kendrick. The report covers statistics from 2016 to 2018. There was a decrease in instances of burglary and on-campus arrests for liquor law violations but an increase in drug abuse violations.
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