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Apr 27, 2017

Intramural Basketball Championship Packs the Courts

Stepping onto the courts Thursday evening, friends and family gathered to cheer and support teams as they competed for the basketball intramural championship. With six games playing back-to-back, the sidelines became flooded with spectators and excitement filled the air. Starting the evening was the graduates/faculty/staff/alumni game. This was the first year alumni were invited to… 

Apr 24, 2017

The Making of a Pack Leader Through Sports Programs

When Isaac Loydpierson joined his fraternity’s intramural volleyball team in the fall of 2013, he had no idea he was taking the first step in his college intramural championship career. Now a senior studying Electrical Engineering, Isaac looks back on his time with Sports Programs and credits his teammates with helping to shape the leader… 

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… 

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 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 22, 2017

Freestyle Soccer Provides Outlet For Creative and Recreational Expression

Joseph arrived for our interview in a red NC State athletic shirt and Adidas training pants, holding his favorite freestyle soccer ball. He was comfortable talking about his story with the sport, but after we removed the microphone and allowed him to show us what freestyling means to him, within seconds, it was made abundantly clear…