NCSU

Mar 5, 2024

Interview with Student Senate President Candidate Justin Pittman

On Thursday, Feb. 28, NC State’s Student Government (SG) held the first Student Senate President Debate. The debate was between candidates Caroline Miranda and Justin Pittman. Nubian Message had the opportunity to interview candidate Justin Pittman, a third-year studying political science and student senator for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS), following the debate.…

Mar 5, 2024

Interview with Student Senate President Candidate Caroline Miranda

On Thursday, Feb. 28, NC State’s Student Government (SG) held the first Student Senate President Debate. The debate was between candidates Caroline Miranda and Justin Pittman. Nubian Message had the opportunity to interview Caroline Miranda, a second-year studying Physics the student senate President Pro Tempore, following the debate.  Nubian Message: Why do you want to be…

Feb 8, 2024

Black Excellence in NC State Athletics

Hallie Walker/ Staff Photographer David Thompson, NC State forward from 1972-75, smiles during the statue unveiling event outside of Reynolds Coliseum Dec. 6. Thompson is the first student athlete to have a statue on campus. Thompson is a three time ACC Player of the Year and was the Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA Championship game in…

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

Where’s The Budget for CHASS?

If you’re an NC State student, you’re likely well aware of how integral the STEM departments are to the university. The College of Engineering always has new additions, whether it be another building, classroom or career fair. There are also numerous additions to the science and mathematics programs. Every time there’s a new project on campus,…

Nov 2, 2023

New Embedded Counselors

Image From Creative Commons In the past year, NC State has added embedded counselors for each college of study. These counselors work with students in their specific college, giving students easier access to counseling services. Their offices are located within their college’s buildings, closer to the students’ classes than the Counseling Center itself. The embedded counselors…

Nov 2, 2023

NC State’s New Budget

Image From Creative Commons  At the beginning of October, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a new $30 billion budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Governor Roy Cooper announced that it would come into law without his signature. The budget wasn’t passed until three months after the 2022-23 fiscal year came to an end due…

Jul 18, 2023

THEE Drag Ball: A Celebration of Being Yourself

Emily Peedin Drag queen Erica Chanel performs at THEE Drag Ball inside Talley Student Union on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. On Tuesday, April 4, NC State’s Black Students Board (BSB) put on THEE Drag Ball as part of Pan-Afrikan Week. THEE Drag Ball was a drag show hosted by Drag Queen Erica Chanel, with fellow Queens…

Apr 11, 2023

NC State Creates Department of Performing Arts and Technology

On March 6, NC State University announced its new Department of Performing Arts and Technology. This department includes NC State’s Arts Entrepreneurship, Music and Dance Programs and its Music Technology Bachelor of Science degree. For NC State, housing these programs all in one department makes sense. As Vice Chancellor and Dean Doneka Scott says, combining performing arts and…

Mar 9, 2023

Mass Shooting at Michigan State University

On Feb. 13, 2023, 43-year-old Anthony Dwayne McRae opened fire on Michigan State University’s campus killing three students and injuring five more. McRae, who had no connection with the school, first opened fire at MSU’s Berkey Hall before moving to the Michigan State Student Union, the central hub of MSU’s student life. McRae was later…

Mar 9, 2023

The Black Artist Coalition’s Flex Your Fit!

On Feb. 23, the Black Artist Coalition intertwined two of my favorite things, Black people and fashion to create an evening full of creativity and glam. The Flex Your Fit event was hosted by the President and Vice President of the organization, Kierstan Hicks and Laila Monadi. It featured Black individuals across campus who desired…

Jan 26, 2023

Winter Welcome Week in BSB

Black Student Board (BSB) hosted several events during Winter Welcome Week to help kick off the Spring semester. Starting off the semester with events curated to engage students to their student community for the first week.  One of BSB’s most recent events was Coffee, Culture and Collab, held in Talley Student Union. Coffee, Culture and…