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Top Stories • Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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Harper and Co. snag 9-seed

Women's basketball team will play UCLA in first round of NCAA Tournament Sunday

Kellie Harper's first season as head coach of the women's basketball team will continue into the postseason as N.C. State was selected as the 9-seed in the Kansas City regional Monday night.

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Fouls, Favors bump Pack from tournament

With leading scorer benched, State can't match former recruit Derrick Favors' 17 points

The men's basketball team's unexpected run through the ACC Tournament in Greensboro, N.C. came to an end in the semifinals Saturday as seventh-seeded Georgia Tech held on to set up a final matchup with Duke tomorrow at 1:30 in Greensboro Coliseum.

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(VIDEO) Agricultural Week comes to an end

See the Cow Milking Contest

NC. State's Ag Week and a milking contest both hosted by the North Carolina chapter of the Alpha Zeta fraternity at NC State University.  Full story

Force-drop policy passed

Senate passes resolution to drop students who fail to attend the first two days of class

The Student Senate passed a resolution on Monday night to support the implementation of a University-wide, force-drop policy that would make professors responsible for dropping students who miss the first two days of class.

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Join the team, before it’s too late

The paper needs your help, regardless of age or experience. Without student support, the paper could cease publication at the end of the semester. Full story

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Symposium showcases research

Graduate students show off original research, compete for cash prizes at the fifth annual Graduate R

Graduate students representing every academic department on campus presented 189 examples of original research at the fifth annual Graduate Research Symposium at McKimmon Center Wednesday afternoon. 

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Take advantage of spring break

Students should take the break as an opportunity to relax in the face of upcoming exams and relish the chance to read a good book or take a break from school work. Full story

Insurance mandate to impact college cost

Beginning fall 2010, students must provide proof of insurance or opt for University plan 

The UNC System Board of Governors passed a unanimous resolution in August 2009 that requires all students to provide proof of health insurance or enroll in a system-wide plan beginning this fall for all students who meet a three-fold criterion. 

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Senator vows to continue reapportionment fight next year

Bill similar to the one shot down two weeks ago will return next year with more senator input

 The last time Student Senate reapportioned its seats was 1997, but Sen. Stephen Kouba has plans to change that within the next year despite the rejection of Government Bill 76 by the Senate Feb. 24. The bill, also called The Great State Compromise, would have reapportioned senate seats, but Kouba said many senators felt it was rushed.

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Junior gymnast battles back

Gymnast Brittany Vontz overcomes injury to become leader on team

For a gymnast to lose the strength in an ankle is a devestating injury that hinders her ability to compete.

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(VIDEO) Wolfpack Senior Night vs Boston College

Horner gets stiches playing his final game

VIDEO FOOTAGE The NC State Wolfpack beats the Boston College Eagles 66-54 on 3-7-10. Farnold Degand and Dennis Horner play their last game.Extra videos are included at the end. Full story

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(VIDEO) New Wolf Statues Unveiled

Artist explains meaning behind the statues

Three new wolf statues are unveiled in front of the Freedom of Expression Tunnel March 9, 2010.The artist and the Chancelor speak during the ceremony. The artist, Michael Stutz, said they represent Determination, Observation, and Expressioin. Student Body President said they will help to create memories.Many students rode the statues afterwards and there were free cup cakes. Full story

Engineering week to project new image

Changes made to engineering week will move focus away from academics

Engineering week has undergone changes that have moved its focus from strictly academics to providing entertainment for the students involved.

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University Police and Transportation offer options for increased security over spring break

Cars parked with permits can be moved to ensure added security

In a collaboration between Campus Police and Transportation a spring break parking package will be offered again this year. Students who park in perimeter and resident lots can move their vehicles to the West Lot, which is off Sullivan Drive, during spring break.

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Technician seeks restructuring

Committee charged with ensuring student newspaper’s long-term survival

Students on campus may have noticed a change in Technician during the past semester. There have been criticisms of poor coverage and content with little value to the University. 

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Pack prepared, confident going into ACC tourney

11th seeded Wolfpack looking to continue recent success at conference tournament

 Only one team at this weekend’s ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament will be seeded lower than the 11th-seeded Wolfpack, Miami, who heads to Greensboro after finishing the regular season with a record of 17-14 overall and 5-11 in conference play. But after wins in three of its last four games, coach Sidney Lowe and his players comments after Sunday’s season-ending win over Boston College reflected anything but apprehension.

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‘Twas the worst of times

Russell Witham, Executive Editor

In 64 days, I will be joining the ranks of the unemployed. Not by choice or because I have plans for some sort of self-fulfilling volunteer work, but because the American economy — in all its stunning stagnation — has created a hiring environment that is about as hospitable as a perverse combination of the planet Hoth and the Forbidden Forest. Full story

Society of women engineers hosts Mr. Engineer pageant

SWE putting on pageant with twelve male competitors to raise money for Relay for Life

The Society of Women Engineers will host the Mr. Engineer Pageant benefiting their Relay for Life team. 

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Pack bested in title game

Team wins first three rounds but falls 70-60 to well-rested Duke in finale

The Wolfpack Women’s tremendous performance in the 2010 ACC Tournament came to a close on Sunday in Greensboro in a 70-60 loss to top-seeded Duke. The Blue Devils were in the title game for the third consecutive year and was determined to fight hard and not falter again after two losses.

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Poll | WKNC

Would you like to hear WKNC, 88.1 FM, played in University dining locations?

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Poll || Week of March 8, 2010

Are you travelling out of the country for spring break?

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