Eye on the Triangle

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 theory of evolution over fifty years ago, this historical figure has been shrouded in controversy.  As Darwin Day approaches, Mark Herring has some thoughts.

Slow Down - Ever feel overwhelmed by the fast-paced lifestyle of the modern world?  Our new contributor Deondre’ does, and he’s here to remind us that sometimes we just have to slow down.

Afghanistan - In today’s soundbite culture, the politics of war often supersede the more human aspect.  Here to bring us the more personal, human-centered paradigm is Mark Herring.

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.

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 challenge, in addition to a live discussion with a real live K2C runner!

Poet’s Corner - Dave brings a segment featuring some poetry from a student right here at NC State.

Eye On the Arts - In this premier segment, new contributor Rebecca brings us a summary of what’s going on in the arts community around Raleigh.

Holidays of the Week - Did you know that every day of the year is a holiday?  Dave explains what they are for the coming week.

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, holds an in depth discussion with an economics professor at NC State about Libertarianism and Ron Paul.

Occupy Raleigh Viewpoint - Contributor Mark offers his thoughts on the future of the movement born in Zucati Park.

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.

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 soccer world.

Taco Trucks - In an award-winning piece, contributor Mark explains what taco trucks are all about and how they separate themselves from the other food trucks in the area.

Fearless Ranger - Jake premiers a very unique original radio play in which we follow the adventures of “The Fearless Ranger”.

Katrina Survivor - In light of North Carolina’s run-in with Hurricane Irene, Chris interviews a Hurricane Katrina survivor to get an idea of what she experienced in New Orleans.

Impromptu Musicians- Nick caught up with some students at NC State who spontaneously play their instruments around campus to find out more about what they do.

Reflection on Fall - Jake takes a minute to reflect on the coming of Autumn and both the personal and physical changes it brings.

American Muslims Reflect on 9/11 - Selma talks to local Muslims to find out what impact the events of 9/11/01 had on them.

Earthquake - In this segment, we discussed the earthquake that rattled the area last August.  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.

Election Soundbytes - When the Raleigh City elections came to town, we caught up with a few students to capture their elections-related feedback.

Pullen Park- Nick speaks with a Raleigh Parks and Recreation planner to get the specifics on what changes were made to the Pullen Park amusement area that reopened this past Fall.

No Shave November-  If you noticed an increase in facial hair on some of our male students in November, that’s probably because we were right in the middle of No Shave November.  Dave got the lowdown on what’s going on.

Cub Scouts- The WKNC studio was host to some special visitors: a scout troop.  Chris has the story.

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.

Gardening Minute - Chris offers tips and tricks for maintaining a healthy garden, even in an urban environment.

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 the president and vice president of the club to see what they’re all about.

Seventh Day Adventists - Jake speaks to the vice president of the Adventist Christian Fellowship at NC State to see what makes this church different from others.

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 WKNC studio was host to some special visitors: a scout troop.  Chris has the story.

Bad Movies You’ve Gotta See- In the kickoff episode of this series, Jake reviews “The Car”, a 70s thriller that….. You’ve Gotta See!

Missions of Mercy Dental Clinic-  The Missions of Mercy Dental Clinic, a project started by the North Carolina Dental Society, travels around the state to deliver free care to those who can’t afford the luxury.  Twelve times a year, the M.O.M. sets up for the weekend to serve 400 to 600 patients.  Our contributor Mark was there this weekend as they worked to keep North Carolina residents’ teeth pearly white.

Poetry- The Windhover is N.C. State’s premier literary magazine and is available for free on campus.  Occasionally here at Eye on the Triangle., we try to meet some of the artists who make the magazine, and this week Dave interviewed poet Tim Reavis about some of his poetry that will be featured in this year’s publication.

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 as a refuge for students who need support that they may not be getting elsewhere.  Jake met up with some members of the center and has the story.

Defense of Marriage Act- The Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, has become a hot-button issue here in North Carolina.  Recently in the student senate here at NC State, they came up with a bill of their own.  Jay has prepared a story to try and explain what’s going on.

African Awareness Week- This week is African Awareness Week here at NC State, and Chris has the scoop on what it is, what it means to the campus, and what it means for the African American Cultural Center.