Eye on the Triangle

Smoking Ban Bill - Historically, tobacco has been one of the biggest cash crops here in the Tar Heel State.  From the Tobacco District in Durham to the American Tobacco Trail, it has played a large role in our history, including right here at N.C. State. Some student senators want to ban smoking on campus, so our contributor Andrew sat down with the senator that introduced this bill. Disney Movies...

The Deficit - It seems that lately nothing in government can get done without a discussion about the deficit.  But what does all the rhetoric actually mean?  Here’s Will with a report. Secular Student Alliance - NC State is an enormous school with many different kinds of thoughts and beliefs on campus.  Mark recently sat down with members of the Secular Student Alliance to delve a little bit into...

Valentine’s Day Soundbytes - Whether you love it or hate it, it seems everybody has an opinion on Valentine’s Day.  New contributor Rebekah recently went out in search of what NC State students have on their minds. Biochemistry of Love - We all know that love will drive you mad, but there is actually a whole science devoted to figuring out just why it is love makes people do the crazy things they...

Vote Against/Amendment 1 - California is not the only state currently trying to make same-sex marriage unconstitutional.  Amendment one would make same-sex marriage unconstitutional right here in North Carolina. We bring you a discussion with two members of the Vote Against project to find out a little more about this controversial bill. Darwin Day - Ever since Charles Darwin first proposed his th...

Our very own Jasmine Shepherd was recently one of the hosts of a charity date auction, where bidders got the chance to bid on dates with different participants. As a rule, I try to keep personal opinions regarding serious issues off the air. But recently our new governor has outlined some of the changes he hopes to implement with regards to our state’s higher education funding. ★ Support this podc...

Occupy Raleigh Interview - In an interview with a local member of the movement to speak about the goals and future of the movement. Brother Ross - A preacher who spends some time on the NC State campus has attracted some attention lately, and Jake has some thoughts on the controversial speaker. Krispy Kreme Challenge - With the annual race coming up, we bring you the coverage from last year’s chal...

Alternative Service Break - One group of students will be spending their spring break a little differently this year, Mark has the story. Too Black Too Fast - The African American Cultural Center is hosting a new exhibit of this title, focused on the history of the African American jockeys that made the sport of horseracing what it is today. Libertarianism - One of our new contributors, Will, hold...

Saving Water - With water prices rising, we bring you some tips on how to save water and save money. Eugenics Task Force Reflection - Mark takes a second to discuss his thoughts on the Eugenics Task Force in North Carolina. Bad Movie Review - Jake brings us “Parents”, a terrible horror film that’s so bad… it’s good!  A must see for all “bad movie” lovers. ★ Support this podcast ★

Over the Edge - Hosted by the Special Olympics, the program involves participants rappelling from high-rise buildings to help benefit the organization. Bike Winner - One lucky man won a bike through a newspaper advertisement, and Chris brings us his story. Soccer News - Where we usually offer a summary on the recent soccer games, this particular segment brings us some very unusual news from the so...

Young Americans for Liberty - Jay highlights the Student Libertarian organization on campus to see what they’re all about. The Library - Jake takes a look at the atmosphere within one of the most-used buildings on campus, especially as finals week approaches. Christmas Trees in NC - The Christmas tree industry is alive and well in North Carolina, and Mark set out to see how big it really is. Garde...

Bad Movie Review - This week Jake reviews Mega Python vs. Gatoroid, another amazing piece of sci-fi gold that you “have to” see. Roth Brewery - Chris talks to the owners of Raleigh’s newest and smallest brewery to find out how it all began. Students for Concealed Carry On Campus - With many gun scares on NC campuses recently, this student organization has been gaining some attention.  Jay talks to...

Impromptu Musicians- Nick caught up with some students at N.C. State who spontaneously play their instruments around campus to find out more about what they do. No Shave November-  If you’ve noticed an increase in facial hair on some of our male students recently, that’s probably because we are right in the middle of No Shave November.  Dave got the low-down on what’s going on. Cub Scouts- The WKN...

EcoCar 2- Right now, we all use gasoline and fossil fuels to get around, but they won’t last forever.  Students right here at NC State are working to solve the problem of oil addiction, and Nick had the story. GLBT Center-  It’s hard being a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender student here on campus.  Other students don’t always understand what’s going on in their heads.  The GLBT Center serves...

Air Force ROTC Dining In- Mark brings us a story about the on-campus Air Force ROTC’s tradition of “dining in”. Rembrandt Exhibit-  The North Carolina is hosting the largest Rembrandt exhibit in North America and Jacob was there to check it out. Fearless Ranger- Jake premiers the first episode in an original radio play in which we follow the adventures of “The Fearless Ranger”. Nancy McFarlane Int...

Pumpkin Seed Recipe- Chris brings us an easy and delectable way to prepare pumpkin seeds. NC State GLBT Center Vandalism-  Jake delivers an editorial piece about the vandalism that took place at the GLBT Center on the NC State campus. Community Calendar- Bri gives a rundown of what’s going on around campus in the coming week. Campus Sustainability Day- Nick interviews David Dean from the Office of...

Occupy Raleigh- Mason Morris took a trip to downtown Raleigh to get the inside scoop on what the Occupy movement is all about and what it means for the people of Raleigh. NC State Marching Band- Nick and Jay take a look at the Power Sound of the South to see what exactly makes this marching band stand out. Changing of the Seasons- Jake expresses his feelings about the coming of fall, and how it is...

This episode, we provide coverage on the Raleigh elections taking place on October 11th, including interviews with two of the three mayoral candidates, and a school board candidate from district 8. We discuss the two bonds also up for approval next week and the Occupy Raleigh movement. We also got some elections-related soundbytes from around campus, and as always, the weather.

This week’s EOT features news from Shack-a-thon, Over the Edge, Selma’s Poetry Corner and more.

Pullen Park- Nick speaks with a Raleigh Parks and Recreation planner to get the specifics on what to expect when the Pullen Park amusement area reopens later this fall. Fiesta del Pueblo- Mark visits the State Fairgrounds to see what Fiesta del Pueblo, a local Hispanic and Latino cultural festival, is all about. Teen Center- Nate takes a look at the Teen Center to see what they do and how local te...

Library Sounds- Jake observes the not-so-quiet environment around him in the library. 9/11 Reflections- Selma talks to local Muslims to find out what impact the events of 9/11 had on them. Raleigh Parking Lot Mural- Mark investigates a new mural on a parking lot in downtown Raleigh. Weather- Resident Meteorologist Katie Costa gives us the scoop on what to expect in the week to come. This Week In H...

Nate explores the problem of homelessness in Raleigh and what steps are being taken to help amend it.

Earthquake- This week, we discussed the earthquake that rattled the area last Tuesday.  In addition to capturing student reactions, we spoke to Dr. Karl Wegmann about the specific geological details surrounding the event and what we should be concerned about. Ramadan-  As Ramadan drew to a close, we took a look at a day in the life of a fasting Muslim during Ramadan and learned about what Ramadan...

This week’s feature is on the Islam holy month of Ramadan.

In this edition of Eye on the Triangle we discuss the demolition of the N.C. State Bookstore as part of the Talley Student Center Renovation Project.

This week features an interview with NCSU student Doaa Dorgham, who participated in the Freedom Riders Tour. In sports, Technician sports editor Cory Smith talks about the tragic death of Lorenzo Charles, the Wolfpack basketball star who made the game-winning dunk in the 1983 NCAA Championship Game. Other topics include summer ice cream sales and a review of The Rosebuds’s new album Loud Planes Fl...