Category: Spring 2018
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Chess Champion Brings His Game to Campus
For Justin Lockett, chess is a lifestyle. See how the NC State junior incorporates lessons from the game into his life on and off campus.
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Make Your Own Origami Wolf
Watch this video to see how to fashion your own wolf. With a few easy folds and creases, you'll have a sweet reminder of how we think and do at NC State.
![Taura Simmons takes notes at her desk](../../wp-content/uploads/2018/03/taura_simmons-01T-featured-460x259.jpg)
Creating Global Community
English as a Second Language (ESL) graduates bridge language gaps abroad, across our state and on our campus.
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Meet Me at the Movies
Do you know your movie trivia? Take our quiz, developed by NC State film studies professor Devin Orgeron.
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Students Shape Real Solutions to Social Problems
Partnering with nonprofits and other organizations, NC State's Social Innovation Fellows seek real solutions to global challenges.
![Mary Haskett talks with students.](../../wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Mary-Haskett-3-1500x844-460x259.jpg)
Exploring Hunger and Homelessness at NC State
Far too many NC State students are at risk for homelessness and hunger, as research from psychologist Mary Haskett shows.
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Side by Side with the Dean
The Side by Side with the Dean contest gives one student and our dean an opportunity to experience each other's life on campus. Get a glimpse of their day together in this photo gallery.
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Alum Takes High-Tech Approach to Investigative Journalism
Alum Tyler Dukes is a public records reporter. That’s his official title, at least. You could also call him a data curator, web developer or open government advocate.