Eye on the Triangle

Many might not have heard about this next story in the pop news minute, but a large British bank is currently under investigation for banking with Iran through their New York offices. It is, of course, illegal to do business with the state of Iran. It’s a juicy scandal for the ages. Will has more.

Deondre’ spoke with members of the Creative Food Drive, an organization here in North Carolina that tries to provide food to the needy through some rather… unconventional means.

Last week, Deondre’ got into a discussion with some of our EOT contributors about whether or not women wearing leggings as pants are ok. Deondre’ said nay, Jasmine and Gene said yay. We became curious as to what the wolfpack thinks, so we decided to find out. And, well… the answers might surprise you.

If you are a fan of bad movies, then perhaps you might have heard of this movie. Jake now has some thoughts on the two thousand three “blockbuster” The Room.

Jake’s retrospective of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.

Interview with David Lewis, one of the organizers of the Republican National Convention in Tampa.

Preview of Herman Cain’s visit to N.C. State.

Soundbytes on whether students are planning to vote in the 2012 election.

The (mis-)informative nature of campaign ads.

Interview with Jennifer Gilmore and Kevin Howen from University Dining about new food truck program at N.C. State.

Perhaps one of the most influential scientific figures, Neil Armstrong is perhaps best known as the first man on the moon. He died this week at the age of 82.

August 27th marked the first day of the four day long Republican National Convention, the biggest party of the year where Republican leaders from all over the country to get behind their presidential candidate for this year.

As late August creeps into early September, people all around Raleigh look forward to the farmer’s market.

At last week’s Packapalooza, if you were lucky enough to catch it, you probably saw our very own Chancellor Woodson up on stage. Deondre’ was lucky enough to sit down and have a chance to speak with the Chancellor of our fine University.

It’s official, summer is over. Back to school. But before we hang up our swim trunks up for the year, let’s take one last look at the Wolfpack’s Summer 2012.

Packapalooza! Probably N.C. State’s biggest party of the year, meant to kick off the school year with a bang! This year was absolutely no exception.

Andrew went out recently in search of how N.C. State students feel about having a Chik-Fil A restaurant right on our campus. Good? Bad? You decide.

Last Friday was N.C. State’s largest blood drive, and Jake, who had never given blood before, decided it was something worth trying.

Caitlin Cauley is a representative of the Wake County Board of Elections, here to dispel some common misconceptions and to enlighten us on our right to vote.

Perhaps the most visible symbol of N.C. State, the Bell Tower can be heard throughout the campus. As we welcome back old and new students alike, Deondre’ delves a little bit into the history of this symbolic tower.

Probably the newest university organization on campus, the Division of Academic and Student Affairs is set to play a large and increasingly visible role in the lives of the wolfpack. EOT interviews its new leader, Dr. Mike Mullen.

Chick-Fil-A has been in the news a lot recently, especially here in North Carolina. Whatever your feelings on the controversial chicken chain are, it’s hard to deny its rather large presence here on campus. Andrew explores the controversy from a Wolfpacker’s point of view.

For our first report this week, Jake brings us a bit of information on the brand new university organization, the Division of Academic and Student Affairs.

The IRC plays an important role here on campus, facilitating cooperation in between the different residencies. Deondre’ Jones went in search of what the ICR has planned for the upcoming school year.

If you’ve ever seen the movies at the cinema in Witherspoon, or any of the concerts they put on throughout the year, then you are familiar with the Union Activities Board. Andrew was curious about what kind of activities they’re lining up for this year.

If you are currently out of work and you live in the Raleigh-Durham area, you are in luck. Kepplinger magazine recently named Durham as the second best city in the country to find a job.

The dark knight rises opened not long ago, to critical success. But with it came a tragedy still be felt across the country. Jake thought it would be nice to visit a time when Batman wasn’t quite so dark.

Lumberjack competition: The Stihl Timbersports Collegiate Championship is basically exactly what it sounds like; a competition to find the best lumberjack out there. This year, the twenty-twelve Stihl Timbersports Collegiate Southern Qualifier was held right here at N.C. State. Deondre’ Jones spoke with the coordinator of the event.

Fracking: Senate Bill Eight Twenty was passed late last night, when the North Carolina legislature overrode governor Beverly Perdue’s veto. The bill made fracking legal in the state of North Carolina.

Andy Griffith: On July 3rd, 2012, North Carolina lost a great son; Andy Griffith died at the age of eighty-six.

Economic: There’s an old saying about politics; “It’s the economy, stupid.” What kind of economic impact would Amendment One have on North Carolina? Jake went to find out more.

Legal: By its very nature, a constitutional amendment carries enormous legal implications for citizens all around the state. Deondre’ went in search of just how it is this amendment will change the legal face of our state.

Sociological: Everyone can talk about the legal and economic effects of an amendment like this. But at the end of the day, it affects real people.

Restaurant of the week: Centro, a Mexican restaurant in downtown Raleigh.