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Top Stories • Saturday, November 7, 2009
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Pack prepares for Homecoming showdown

State seeks to end losing streak with first conference win in front of home crowd

Coming out of its game against Pittsburgh on Sept. 27, the Wolfpack was 3-1 and spirits were high. The team received eight votes a weekly USA Today poll. But a loss against Wake Forest on Oct. 3 started a four-game losing streak, which extended into this weekend.

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Unselfish Pack tames Tigers

The men’s basketball team beat St. Paul’s 84-42 in its exhibition contest to open up its season

The men’s basketball team opened its season Thursday night in historic Reynolds Coliseum in an exhibition matchup against St. Paul’s College. The game was restricted to students and season ticket holders.

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Building temperatures vary as seasons change

Older thermostats make keeping building temperatures comfortable difficult

Fall brings unpredictable weather with its colored leaves, which presents a challenge for the Facilities Operations division.

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Left in, in the cold

The state and University must come to an arrangement where Facilities and Operations can sensibly update the University's systems in a viable economical and ecological manner. Full story

Homecoming tradition open for voting

Leader of the Pack candidates struggle with visibility to students

After making it into the final six, Leader of the Pack finalists are now subject to student vote. Vote now at vote.ncsu.edu!

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Senior class projects progress with another Hike

Hillsborough Hike will be a fundraiser for Bell Tower and red gowns

The Hillsborough Hike will continue this week as a fundraiser for the senior class project to finish the Bell Tower.

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Hillsborough Hike goes smoothly

Students travel the streets looking for booze and fun

Though construction and other location options had businesses concerned about Halloween sales, students turned out en masse for the Haunted Hillsborough Hike Saturday.

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Pack races to ACC Championship

Team beats out Virginia to take title

The men's cross-country team won the ACC championship this weekend as it edged two-time defending champion Virginia. The event was an 8K race held at Wake Med Soccer and Cross Country Complex. 

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Toney’s Take: Week 10

First off – Florida State. Our post-bye week success didn’t kick as we hoped it would and a late touchdown carried the Seminoles over our team on the road, 45-42. That being said, it was a really good game.

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Traditional parade route upheld despite construction

Work on Hillsborough Street limits standing room, does not affect parade

Construction on Hillsborough Street will not affect the annual Homecoming parade this year as the parade route has not been altered because of the renovations.

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Silence -- please!

Jessica Ekstrom, Staff Columnist

But dropping weights from a high elevation can easily be avoided and screaming like the Hulk is never necessary. The other day I thought the old man running beside me was going to fly off the back of the treadmill when one of the weight lifters dropped enough weight to make the building shake. Full story

Longtime State Senator will step down

Outgoing Sen. Tony Rand made an impact on two Student Government leaders

A week after he spoke to the Student Senate in Witherspoon Student Center, Sen. Tony Rand announced he intends to leave the State Senate

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Byrd flies off sideline and into secondary

Freshman's efforts in practice led to transition from redshirt to backup cornerback late in season

 After starting for Pahokee High, a football powerhouse in Florida, freshman cornerback Jarvis Byrd initially struggled to adjust to his role as a redshirt freshman not seeing playing time in games.

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University branch libraries offer patrons a great deal


Despite low profile, branches provide good resources, great study environment

Although D.H. Hill Library and the much-vaunted, soon-to-be-built Hunt Library are well known on campus, the branch libraries are also important in fostering a strong learning environment on campus.

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Free food attracts students, makes campus a sea of red

Homecoming Committee cracks down on what color red feeds students during 'Wear Red, Get Fed'

Starting at 11 a.m. every day this week, students have the opportunity to get free food from sponsored restaurants if they wear red in support of the University during Homecoming.

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Carolina Rollergirls rule the rink

Area Roller Derby Team have fun, get physical Full story

Scholarship rewards outstanding student performance

Leader of the Pack rewards scholarship, service and leadership for 19 years Full story

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