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Technician - The News Site of NC State University

Technician
Technician - The News Site of NC State University

Technician
All content by Sara Awad, Staff Writer

The CNR shack, building with logs on bricks

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Sep 24, 2014
Jeremy Mason, a freshman in First Year College, went on a free trip to Israel, but did not know that he would be arriving during the hight of the political struggle between Israel and Palestine.

Student visits Israel during border war

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Aug 20, 2014
John Paton, junior in textile technology, and Spencer Vaughn, chemical engineering, do a nose-to-nose burnout.

NC State motorcycle groups rides in style

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Aug 20, 2014
Walt Wolfram, a linguistics professor, has been receiving attention for his studies and was recently quoted in a Washington Post article. His current studies are focused on D.C. dialects.

Professor encourages language equality

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jul 23, 2014
Actors David Godshall and Jess Barbour walk down Dawson Street in character with an entourage of audience members following close behind on Friday evening in Downtown Raleigh. 

Moving Pieces shakes things up in Downtown Raleigh

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jul 16, 2014
N.C. State graduate Jenna Wadsworth is working on the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors with various projects to help protect natural resources. In addition to this part time position, Wadsworth is involved in other political projects.

N.C. State alumna runs for re-election

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jul 9, 2014

Theatre company acquires grant for production

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jun 25, 2014
Dr. George Hess, a professor of ecology and conservation, has won the 2014 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award is the top teaching award at N.C. State. Photo by Elizabeth Davis

Forestry professor receives BOG Award for Excellence in Teaching

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jun 18, 2014
Amanda McWhirt, a Ph.D. student in crop science, is working to develop sustainable soil methods on strawberry farms to keep North Carolina the third strawberry producer in the nation. In the lab, researhcers check the strawberry roots for the presence of arbuscular mycorrhical fungi, which helps the plants to flourish.

Sustainable strawberries: Researcher’s work on strawberries could have significant results in North Carolina

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jun 18, 2014

Keeping an eye out for harmful chemicals

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jun 4, 2014

NC Theatre Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
May 28, 2014

Neon Trees delivers knockout concert in Raleigh

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
May 28, 2014

A day in the life of a Wolfine bus driver

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Apr 23, 2014

Mobile game incorporates landmarks

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Apr 14, 2014

How to eat healthy while off campus

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Apr 8, 2014

CHASS career fair receives mixed reviews

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Apr 2, 2014
Chicken Shawarma from One Earth - Marinated chicken, pickled turnips, garlic sauce and greek salsa served on a pita.

University Dining provides healthy eating choices

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Mar 31, 2014

Nutritious options on campus

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Mar 24, 2014

Once Upon a Time keeps audiences spellbound

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Mar 17, 2014
After 20 years of watching Jeopardy!, Associate Professor of English Robert Kochersberger was selected to compete in the popular game show earlier this month. Kochersberger will appear on Jepopardy!  April 28 at 7 p.m.

Professor of English to compete on Jeopardy!

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Feb 28, 2014
Akram Khater is the curator of Cedars in the Pines, an exhibit that commemorates the history of Lebanese immigrants who have made North Carolina their home. The exhibit runs through August 31 in the North Carolina Museum of History.

‘Cedars in the Pines’ exhibit comes to the City of Oaks

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Feb 27, 2014
Can cats really make you crazy?

Can cats really make you crazy?

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Feb 12, 2014

‘Go Red for Women’ aims for heart disease awareness

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Feb 7, 2014
A researcher examines a Madagascar hissing cockroach with electrodes implanted into the roach’s antenna and cerci. The wires connect to a wireless interface “backpack,” which monitors the cockroach and sends signals to control its movement.

Insect cyborgs could save your life

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jan 23, 2014
(From left to right) Roddy Beall, Jordan Edwards and Brian Morgan travel to 12 countries in North, Central and South America to host soccer clinics for local youth and to use the sport of soccer to promote a positive force. Their journey, “Camino a La Copa,” will be filmed along the way to create a documentary.

Alumna spreads love of the game

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jan 21, 2014

Dining makes, inspires one change at a time

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jan 13, 2014

Astrophyicist Carla Fröhlich recognized as rising star

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jan 6, 2014
The North Carolina Solar Center has received funding to execute "Solarize Raleigh." This program will allow a group solar panel purchase for Raleigh.

Solarize Raleigh centralizes sustainable energy

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Dec 5, 2013

Club dons clown noses to spread joy

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Dec 2, 2013
The carousel house was restored as part of the Chavis Heights restoration project and cost about $2 million. 

Citizens seek to rebuild historic park

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Nov 21, 2013

Bats: Man’s new best friend?

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Nov 12, 2013
  Katie Owens’ great-great-grandfather graduated with North Carolina State University’s first graduating class. 

Students ties to NCSU reach back to first graduating class

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Nov 11, 2013
Heidi Hobbs, associate professor of public and international affairs, gestures toward her collection of dolls. She accumulated dolls through her travels and gifts from students.

A look into the world of professors’ offices

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Nov 4, 2013

The history behind a holiday: Halloween

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Oct 27, 2013

Muslim students celebrate Eid al-Adha today

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Oct 14, 2013

Fighting the energy lag: tips and tricks

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Oct 3, 2013

N.C. State researchers work to develop longer-lasting batteries

Sara Awad, Staff writer
Sep 20, 2013

Course audit policy subject to enforcement

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Sep 13, 2013

Professor researches micro-mites

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Sep 6, 2013

Researchers disagree on value of calorie counting calories

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Sep 3, 2013

Race to the top backfires, leads to scandals

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Apr 28, 2013

Fire leaves students displaced

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Apr 28, 2013

Res Hall Week makes a comeback

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Apr 22, 2013

Supreme Court tackles affirmative action

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Apr 11, 2013
ADHD medication stimulates controversy

ADHD medication stimulates controversy

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Apr 8, 2013

D.H. Hill circulation desk draws mixed feelings

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Apr 4, 2013

Multicultural Student Affairs looks to fill open postitions

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Apr 1, 2013

Campus: To stay or not to stay

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Mar 26, 2013
Young professionals revive N.C.’s economy

Young professionals revive N.C.’s economy

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Mar 18, 2013

N.C. State leads forum in transforming economies

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Feb 27, 2013

Student competition makes campus greener

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Feb 25, 2013

Chancellor calls cost comparison with UNC-CH invalid

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Feb 15, 2013

Student tired of rental system ‘brakes’ the cycle

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Feb 15, 2013

SAS named 2nd best place to work

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Feb 4, 2013

SAS named 2nd best place to work

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Feb 4, 2013

Online programs make top 10 of national list

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jan 31, 2013
Nonfiction revamps English education

Nonfiction revamps English education

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jan 28, 2013

Hillsborough apartment complex deemed ‘too tall’

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jan 23, 2013

STEM jobs on the rise

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jan 18, 2013
Christine Grant, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering

Breaking gender and race barriers in the sciences

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jan 17, 2013

Food pantry to set charity drive record

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jan 16, 2013
Students play a pick-up game of basketball Thursday afternoon at the Carmichael Complex. The gym has seen an increase in attendance since the beginning of the new year.

Working out New Year’s resolutions

Sara Awad, Staff Writer
Jan 11, 2013
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