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Apr 14, 2017

Polack Strides to Success at the Rock N’ Roll Marathon

At mile 20, anxious emotions turned into excitement as Samantha Polack picked up her pace to finish the Rock N’ Roll marathon better than she ever imagined. Flowing with endorphins, Polack will never forget the moment she felt like she had become a “real runner.”  Her pace time would lead with a seven in the… 

Apr 13, 2017

NC Schools Come Together and Compete in Big Four Tournament

There is nothing quite like the love and pride North Carolina has for basketball. After the recent NCAA tournament, the excitement for basketball has erupted. This weekend’s Big Four Tournament was just one example of this excitement and love for basketball. Every year, intramural teams from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke,… 

Apr 11, 2017

Life-Sized Mario Kart Proves to be a Success

On Friday, March 24, Stafford Commons was crowded with students eager to participate in Life-Sized Mario Kart. With the video game’s soundtrack playing on the speakers and participants in vibrant colored boxes lined up on the race track, it was a hard sight to ignore. There  were a multitude of people gathered around the racetrack… 

Apr 7, 2017

Group Fitness Classes See a Large Turnout for Ladies Night

Walking into the gym can be intimidating; with several buildings to workout in and a variety of machines to use, it can be overwhelming and difficult to decide what to do. This is an issue for both men and women on campus, but the perception is that women are the ones who shy away more… 

Apr 5, 2017

NC State Students Build Friendships Through Unified Sports Leagues

Despite having a sprained ankle, Chris Caruso stood and cheered his teammates on during the Unified Special Olympics Basketball Championship. Team Orange was facing off against Team Blue, and the score was 25-26, with 2 minutes left in the second half. Chris, a freshman in exploratory studies, jumped and yelled, trying to encourage and uplift… 

Mar 30, 2017

The DIVE program takes a journey to the Louisiana Gulf Coast

Imagine a nine-day adventure to the Louisiana Gulf Coast, camping, canoeing and participating in many other outdoor activities at no expense. The Diversity and Inclusion adVenture Experience (DIVE) program selects a few students each year from a variety of backgrounds to go on an eye-opening adventure outside of NC State’s campus. The trip involves  discussion about… 

Mar 24, 2017

Sea Kayaking Trip Gives Students New Opportunities

During spring break, Outdoor Adventures sent a group of students to the Florida Keys on a kayaking excursion. Tent camping each night, the students toured through different keys every day. Additionally, one of the main objectives of the trip was to teach various kayaking strokes and techniques. One of the students responsible for ensuring everything… 

Mar 14, 2017

Student Finds Balance Through Yoga

For Kathryn Ray, yoga has transformed from a light hobby into a dedicated lifestyle. She had no idea four years ago that she would be mastering backbends and headstands on a daily basis. Now she is a practiced yogi who wants to encourage others to give it a try. Kathryn first found yoga the summer… 

Mar 3, 2017

Intramural Sports Life-Sized Game Series kicks off with Angry Birds

Have you ever wanted to immerse yourself in the virtual world of your favorite video game or smartphone application? The Intramural Life-Sized Game Series gives students the opportunity to do just that. The series kicked off on Friday, Feb.24 with Life-Sized Angry Birds. The courts of Carmichael Gym transformed into the world of the popular… 

Feb 23, 2017

Cycle For Survival Surpasses Expectations

Earlier this month, members of the NC State community gathered together with Cycle for Survival to raise money for rare cancer research. As the fourth annual fundraiser hosted by the university, contributions from this event have continued to rise over the years, and this year co-coordinators Christine Amendola and Chloe Shevlin were excited to report they…