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Radiant Revelry: NC State’s Holi Celebration Marks a Time of Togetherness
By Justin Isaiah Iriarte with Audrey Javan On Sunday, March 31, an event was hosted by NC State’s South Asian Student Association (EKTAA), MAITRI and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs to celebrate the Indian festival of Holi on Stafford Commons. Known as one of India’s most vivid and colorful holidays, Holi is an annual…
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Exam Season Survival Guide: Sophia’s Exam Mental Health Do’s and Don’ts
By Sophia Buckner Exam season is perceived as one of the most stressful times for students – but it doesn’t have to be! Here are some exam do’s and don’ts I’ve found helpful that might work for you as well. Do’s: Don’ts: Practicing these few habits and maintaining proper self-care boosts my exam scores and…
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Small Talk, Big World: An Introvert’s Take on the Power of Socializing
By Justin Isaiah Iriarte Like many, I enjoy my time alone. I relish and rely on it even. Before starting my first year at NC State, I faced the fact that because socializing is hard and being a student is exhausting enough, balancing those things would be impossible. I was content with my introverted tendencies…
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Leap Day at NC State: 29 Things To Do in 24 Extra Hours
By Alannah Anderson and Justin Isaiah Iriarte February 29, aka leap day. Most treat the quadrennial occurrence as simply an extra day in the year. Understandably so, as nothing particularly noteworthy happens besides a couple of acknowledgments of its existence. Looking beyond societal values of the day, according to NASA, it takes approximately 365.25 days…
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A Celestial Celebration: NC State Honors Lunar New Year Traditions
By Katherine Wan The Office of Global Engagement hosted a Lunar New Year celebration on February 8, full of delicious food, cultural traditions and fun with friends. The event also featured a live dance performance from NC State’s K-pop cover group, KPACK, as well as Origami Club workshops. Lunar New Year is an umbrella term…
