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Top Stories • Monday, January 5, 2009
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NCSU vs. Rutgers University Slideshow

Photojournalist Luis Zapata covers the trip down to Alabama from North Carolina, the pep rally during the previous evening, the tailgating and the N.C. State post season football game against Rutgers.

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Fall 2008 Graduation

Wednesday, December 17, in the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC

Photojournalists Tim O'Brien, Luis Zapata, Bryant Robbins and Bradley Wilson cover the Fall 2008 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, in the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC. Full story

Looking back at the fall semester

This semester has definitely not been uneventful, and as finals week has arrived, Technician takes a look back at some of the events that have affected campus. Full story

What to look forward to in 2009

OUR OPINION: With the new year comes new resolutions. But since there are no guarantees with resolutions, it's good to have something to depend on in 2009. Full story

Pack drops thriller to Scarlet Knights

The football team could not recover its momentum after quarterback Russell Wilson left the game with

The football team (6-7) lost 23-29 in its first bowl game since 2005 to Rutgers (8-5) in the third annual Papajohns.com Bowl on Monday. The Wolfpack gave up 437 total offensive yards to the Scarlet Knights including 319 through the air by senior quarterback Mike Teel.  Coach Tom O'Brien said turnovers--the Pack had four--were the primary reason the Pack lost the game. Full story

Hike turnout hurt by weather

Plans for Hillsborough Street to take shape in early months of 2009

The crowd for the Hillsborough Hike Friday night did not reach the expectations of some businesses, but Alan Lovette, owner of Melvin's Hamburgers, said the event was still a success. Full story

Stress busters give students options

Events allow for relaxtion during Exam Week

Campus Activities will be offering a variety of events for students this week as part of its annual pre-exam StressBusters series. Full story

A blueprint for finding the perfect gift

Technician's gift selection for the 2008 holiday season

It's the boxes, wrapping and tissue paper, bags, ribbon, and seemingly endless amounts of tape. It's the holiday season. But compared to the actual gift-buying process, wrapping presents can seem like a simple task. Full story

Campus Forum | Exam Issue

Incentives for teaching evaluations defeat purpose Full story

Coffee prices lower during exams

Coffee will be available at significantly reduced prices at all campus locations through Dec. 16.   Full story