Article by Alannah Anderson, Graphic by Ava Steele Once you’ve hit the middle of July and Shark Week comes on, you know you’ve reached the true dog days of summer. What’s better than a day at the beach and coming home to watch the television series covering the fearsome predator that very well could have…

Article by Layney Keesee, Graphic by Lily Driver Let’s be real — did anyone ever actually have summer reading assignments in grade school? And more importantly, did anyone ever actually read them? I’ve always been a reader and a goody two-shoes, and even I have no recollection of ever having to read anything over summer…

Article by Sophia Cederburg If you are anything like me, you like to match your mood to your movie of choice. So in this 100 degree July heat, you aren’t necessarily looking for a gloomy film with autumnal motifs. There’s definitely certain elements I’m looking for in a summer movie, included but not limited to…

Article by Marlowe Henderson, Graphic by Marlowe Henderson Midday slump? Midnight study session? Snack cravings don’t care. Good thing NC State has drink and snack machines across campus. Here’s where to find your next “pick me up” on campus. Read our Orientation 2026 Issue!

Article by Layney Keesee, Photo by Lily McCabe To Wolfstock or not to Wolfstock? That is the question that every NC State student is well-acquainted with. College students typically need no other encouragement than “it’s free” to attend an event, but for some reason, Wolfstock has become an exception. With the artist reveal occurring in…

Article by Kayla Stackhouse, Graphic by Lily Driver To be whimsy is to be playful, creative and unpredictable. This can even call for a break away from your normal routine. But how do we do that in college? Being whimsical is supposed to take low effort, as it’s less of a performance and more of…

Article and Photos contributed by Alannah Anderson Whether it’s a funky collage or clay night with your besties, everyone loves a good craft. With earth day coming up though, why not help save the world too? Crafts are a way to pass the time and utilize eye-catching supplies like glitter. But are these supplies always…

Article by Layney Keesee, Photo by Lily McCabe Tucked just off of Hillsborough Street, across the way from a lumber yard, lies a green haven in an otherwise urban area. At the J.C. Raulston Arboretum, where train horns and birdsong can be simultaneously heard in the zen garden, something is always in bloom — even…

Article by Layney Keesee, Graphic by Chloe Schmitz Early spring, every year from 1908 to now. A curious phenomenon takes place while the majority of the world sleeps. In the wee hours of the morning, a select few individuals watch with awe, or perhaps horror, as the clock skips over 2 a.m. entirely. It’s not…

Article by Chase Alston, Graphic by Ava Steele As an avid hater of all things Christmas, holiday movies are at the top of my list that I absolutely despise. My mom actually refers to me as the Grinch during the holiday season as I don’t appreciate the feel good, festive atmosphere that Christmas invokes in…