Features

Nov 30, 2023

NC State Takes on Esports

Image from Creative Commons Since the 1970s, esports have existed as a means of proving a gamer’s ability to perform better than others within an in-game setting. However, over the past few decades, esports has skyrocketed into the mainstream and grown into a billion-dollar industry. Esports is a form of organized competitive online gaming between…

Nov 16, 2023

An Exploration of Native American Fashion

Image by Kaela Belingon, Photo Editor  Dancers in the Women’s Red Dress Special wait to be judged during the 32nd Annual NC State Powwow in the Carmichael Gymnasium on Saturday, April 1, 2023. The attire worn by the dancers is called Regalia and is often spiritually significant.   With this month being Native American Heritage Month,…

Nov 16, 2023

ASU’s First Met Gala

Step into a world where Afro beats set the rhythm, dance moves paint the night and fashion takes center stage. The first Met Gala hosted by NC State’s African Student Union (ASU) on Nov. 9 was a night of cultural extravagance. Hence the theme ‘Young, Rich, and African.’ From star-studded gowns to sleek suits and traditional…

Nov 2, 2023

Protests from Raleigh to Palestine

“From Raleigh to Palestine!” “Intifada, Intifada!” shouted protestors as they called for an end to the bombing of Gaza by Israel.  On Sunday, Oct. 23, a peaceful protest in support of Palestine occurred at Moore Square in downtown Raleigh, just blocks away from where an Israeli protest calling for the release of hostages by Hamas…

Oct 20, 2023

NC State Fair: Back and Better?

Every year, the North Carolina State Fair rolls into town and brings a kaleidoscope of colors, an air of excitement and the alluring aroma of deep-fried food. “Hey, you! You want to win a Prize?” “Girls always win!” “Come right up.” These are examples of remarks that beckon visitors to partake in the games of…

Oct 20, 2023

Echoes of the Past: An Armenian Scholar’s Perspective on the Ongoing Tragedy in Artsakh

TW: Xenophobia When studying history, there’s a prevailing belief that the subjects delved into belong to the distant past. However, for Gevorg Vardanyan, history is unfolding right at his doorstep. “The forced deportation of Armenians in Artsakh is similar to the Armenian genocide that has occurred not too long ago,” he said. Gevorg Vardanyan is…

Sep 28, 2023

Women in STEM & the UN

Perhaps you’ve crossed paths with her while walking along Hillsborough Street, sat beside her on the bus or quickly slid past her desk in class. Meet Sanskriti Deva, the youngest council member of the United Nations National Council, who, just like you and me, is a student at NC State. Deva, a fourth-year computer engineering student,…

Sep 28, 2023

Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff

Image by Aleksandra Senyukova, Staff Photographer Eduardo Sanchez (left), a second-year studying Mechanical engineering, Liz Sarabia (center), a third-year studying Criminology and Political science and Joey Guevara (right), a second year studying Computer engineering, pose for a photo at the Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff in Talley Student Union on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.   The…

Sep 28, 2023

Coco Gauff: A Rising Tennis Star

In the world of professional tennis, where fierce competition and unrelenting pressure are the norm, there shines a young star. At just 19 years old, Coco Gauff has been making waves in the tennis world with her outstanding achievements and her ability to stay grounded despite her rapid rise to fame. Her story bears striking…

Sep 18, 2023

ASU’s Grand Cookout

The African Student Union (ASU) at North Carolina State University recently kicked off the academic year with a spectacular event setting the tone for the year ahead. The organization hosted a lively cookout, brimming with cultural delights, dance battles, Afro-beats and much more. This vibrant gathering aimed to unite the African and Black communities on…

Sep 18, 2023

The Misrepresentation of the Latine Community

Image by Kaela Belingon, Photo Editor Flags of multiple South American Countries Growing up, I never really saw myself or anyone that looked like me in any of the movies I watched. There are very few instances where I felt seen in any and all of the media I consumed. Even now as a young…

Sep 18, 2023

Artsakh’s Lost Link

For the last nine months the Republic of Artsakh, situated in West Asia, has been grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis due to an Azerbaijani-led blockade. The blockade has severed the vital Lachin Corridor, the main roadway connecting Artsakh to Armenia. The consequences of this blockade have been devastating, affecting commerce, access to medical resources,…