Eye on the Triangle

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.

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.

Air Force ROTC Dining In, Rembrandt Exhibit, Fearless Ranger, Nancy McFarlane Interview, Sports, Soccer News, This Week in History

Nick interviews David Dean from the Office of Sustainability about Campus Sustainability Day and the festivities associated with it.

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.

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.

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.

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

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