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WE Recycle plans to double recycling collection this football season

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 00:54:29 -0400

By: Joanna Banegas, Senior Staff Writer

WE Recycle volunteers hand out bags at the first football game.

and nbsp; The WE Recycle stadium recycling program hopes to double its recycling collection this football season, according to a press release. Analis Fulghum, education and outreach coordinator for waste reduction and recycling, said the reas...

Senate votes to help UAB Via ‘Luda Bill’

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 00:08:13 -0400

By: Chris Boucher, Deputy News Editor

Bill to sponsor Ludacris concert security is reasonable to Student Senate.

On Wednesday night, the Student Senate confirmed it will provide funds to the Union Activities Board to assist with public safety for an upcoming concert; it also tabled a resolution to vote on a student fee referendum. N.C. State Student Governme...

Hans Conrad: “I love research.”

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 00:06:06 -0400

By: Nithya Kote, Staff Writer

Conrad is one of the world’s oldest active researches, and he works on Centennial Campus.

If there's one thing that's clear about 88-year-old Hans Conrad, he doesn't work for the money. 'In my work, I am more interested in the science behind something more than the application. I never work on something for the sake of selling it, and ...

Chancellor's new eco-friendly house under construction

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 22:54:25 -0400

By: Allison Saito, Staff Writer

The new, environmentally-friendly house will be a place for fundraising and gaining support for the

Chancellor and nbsp;Woodson's and nbsp;new residence, The Point, is being constructed on Centennial Campus. The house will have living space for the chancellor and his family, and it will serve as a venue for the chancellor to host donors and friends o...

New Freshens opens in Talley

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 22:46:41 -0400

By: Nithya Kote, Staff Writer

The smoothie and yogurt shop is continuing its three-day grand opening through Sept. 9.

Freshens Smoothie and Yogurt Company is continuing a three-day grand opening through Sept. 9 at the and nbsp;Talley and nbsp;Student Center. ...

Student jogger remains in critical condition

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 22:41:26 -0400

By: Chelsey Francis, Deputy News Editor

Spencer Shell, the jogger who collapsed near Harris Field Thursday evening, remains in ICU.

CORRECTION The student jogger who collapsed on Harris Field Thursday after going into cardiac arrest remained in critical condition as of Tuesday afternoon. ...

Study abroad fair showcases opportunities

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:07:28 -0400

By: Nithya Kote, Staff Writer

Study abroad fair will be held Sept. 16 in Talley Ballroom

and nbsp; 'I always tell people, don't think about it -- just do it! You won and #39;t regret it, and rdquo; Donna Dang, a senior in biochemistry, said. Dang participated in study abroad programs in the past. and nbsp; Students who are interes...

Police blotter controversies

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:03:18 -0400

By: Chelsey Francis, Deputy News Editor

Fraternities and sororities oppose Campus Police’s way of reporting crime in Greek Village.

and nbsp; It's like, if two people get in a fight in your front yard, and you don't know them, the fight is still reported as being in your front yard, using your address. This is the example Jon Barnwell, patrol division commander, and John M...

Environmental Science academic program revised

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 23:54:10 -0400

By: Joanna Banegas, Senior Staff Writer

The environmental science program is for all students.

and nbsp; and nbsp;The environmental science major is the only one at the University that falls under no specific college. The University has revised the Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science for both majors and minors. Accordin...

Bragaw sewage repaired, finalized after fall break

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:55:33 -0400

By: Joanna E. Banegas, Senior Staff Writer

University Housing will cement a section of flooring caused by a sewage problem after fall break.

University Housing will finish repairs to a damaged sewage line in Bragaw Residence Hall during fall break, according to Scott Scherer, University Housing's facilities construction supervisor. ...

Alumnus General Shelton Honored in Fayetteville

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:43:37 -0400

By: Kali Mallory, Correspondent

A Fayetteville statue represents Special Forces veteran Gen. H. Hugh Shelton, a University alumni.

For members of the ROTC, retired Gen. Hugh Shelton is a constant presence. Lt. and nbsp;Col. and nbsp;Ratashak, a professor of military science, said Shelton is an inspiration to others. ...

UPDATE: Collapsed jogger in critical condition

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:38:11 -0400

By: Chelsey Francis, Deputy News Editor

Around 2 p.m., Technician was able to confirm Shell remained in ICU.

UPDATE The Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow gathering in Harris Field Thursday evening experienced an unexpected interruption, when a runner collapsed, prompting Cary EMS, Wake County EMS and Campus Police to block Dan Allen Drive between Thurman Dr...

Man still alive after collapsing in Harris Field

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:39:13 -0400

The man is still alive after being admitted to Rex Hospital.

Around 5:30 and nbsp;p.m., while running down Dan Allen Drive, an 18-year-old man collapsed and started convulsing in front ...

Farmer’s Market Re-Opens on Campus

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:03:17 -0400

Students and vendors help raise awareness about agriculture with a farmer’s market in the brickyard.

Agriculture students are bringing the local farmer's market straight to the University. Every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the Brickyard will house booths from the farmer's market. and nbsp; Selections including vegetables, fruits, nuts, ...

Library creates new smart phone applications.

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 23:42:38 -0400

By: Shivalik Daga, Staff Writer

A mobile website and a historical tour of campus are the applications created by the library.

and nbsp; Students can see the history of the building they are going to or check to see if computers in D.H. Hill Library are open, all from a smart phone or iPod Touch. The Digital Library Initiatives (DLI), in collaboration with OIT recentl...

Sullivan evacuated Wednesday morning

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 23:38:10 -0400

By: Chelsey Francis, Deputy News Editor

Sullivan Residence Hall was evacuated about 1 a.m., because of smoke from a cigar inside the dorm.

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Sullivan Residence Hall was evacuated around 1 a.m. due to a fire alarm.

By: Allison Saito, Staff writer

Student Government-supported bus service offers transportation to Carter-Finley

For all home football games, students can take a free bus from Central Campus to Carter-Finley.

The service is coordinated and paid for by Student Government. and nbsp;

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Matt Gromlich, a senior in plant ...

Fire incident at Sullivan Hall

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 02:01:24 -0400

By: Amanda Wilkins, Editor-in-Chief

Fire alarm on fifth floor causes residence hall evacuation

According to eyewitnesses and University officials, residents evacuated Sullivan Hall after a fire alarm sounded on the fifth floor around 1 to 1:10 a.m. ...

DOT, city working toward smoother, safer Avent Ferry

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:10:13 -0400

By: Chris Boucher, Senior Staff Writer

Wider right lanes aim to make sharing the road easier for cars and cyclists.

A resurfacing project making Avent Ferry Road bumpier than normal will improve traffic flow for cars, bikes and pedestrians, according to city and state officials. Road crews are working to resurface Avent Ferry Road from Western Boulevard to Athen...

Atrium renovations aim to ease students' service

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:07:24 -0400

By: Janell Miller, Staff Writer

Brickyard bubble and Talley Student Center share burden during Atrium renovations.

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and nbsp; The last time the Atrium was renovated was in 1985 and the student population was ...