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Students tab soda drinkers for charity drive help

By John Wall, Staff Writer
February 6, 2011

Two N.C. State students are running a fundraising effort to collect all the soda can tabs they can. This week, can tab collection points are set up in several dormitories. The dorm that collects the...

University closed for Friday because of wintry weather

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
February 3, 2011

A frigid University erupted with cheers around 4:10 p.m. today as a text message circulated informing students that classes were cancelled. The University closed at 4:30 today; all classes and activities...

Obama sharpens jobs element of energy pitch

By Ben Feller
The Associated Press
February 3, 2011

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — President Barack Obama, turning briefly to his eclipsed domestic agenda, sharpened his sales pitch for clean energy technology Thursday by promising that the payoff would...

Student Government should be our last word

By Sam Daughtry, Staff Columnist
February 2, 2011

When you think of Student Government you perhaps think of those charged to advocate your concerns on your behalf. Hopefully, those elected to represent you have your issues at heart. What if the legislation...

If internships are required, the University is required to help

By Manan Chandra, Staff Columnist
February 2, 2011

With the increasingly demanding nature of jobs in academia or the industry, mere classroom academics are not enough. Hands-on practical experience in corporate firms through internships, and research work...

Snowin’ in the South postponed indefinitely

By Staff Reports
February 2, 2011

Residential Life's Snowin' in the South event has been postponed indefintely due to "poor field conditions on the Parade Ground, inclement weather, and security complications," according to ResLife's Facebook...

Bobby Jindal declares state of emergency for wintry weather

By Matthew Albright
Staff Writer
February 2, 2011

Gov. Bobby Jindal has ordered an official state of emergency in response to predicted wintry weather. "The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) activated its Crisis...

Students have final say on free expression

By Eriane Evans, Correspondent
February 2, 2011

The blacking out and blockading of the Free Expression Tunnel in November 2010 spurned feelings of uneasiness throughout campus. Questions about the validity of the tunnel surfaced as they had in reaction...

Department of Communication to hold fourth annual speech competition

By Joshua Chappell, Senior Staff Writer
February 2, 2011

Approximately 39 students enrolled in COM 110: Introduction to Public Speaking will compete in the fourth annual Wolfpack Speaks competition on Thursday and Friday. According to Christi Moss,...

University still open for Thursday

By Staff Reports
February 2, 2011

The University will still be open Thursday, according to a broadcast e-mail. The e-mail says the University will continue to monitor weather reports as cold weather persists in Baton Rouge. The University...

Policy Breakthrough: 24 Hour Visitation Gets the Green Light

By Lana Layton, Staff Writer
February 2, 2011

After a successful trial period, the proposed 24 hour visitation policy has been approved. Inter-Residence Council President Kyle Winters expressed joy in the moments following the policy's approval. ...

East Baton Rouge under tornado watch

By Catherine Threlkeld
Contributing Writer
February 1, 2011

East Baton Rouge Parish is under a tornado watch until 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden's office issued a statement Monday asking Baton Rouge...