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EOT129 People-First Tourism 10/22/13

In a few weeks, there are several elections taking place in Wake County. One particular contest is the Morrisville City Council. Last week we brought you an interview with candidate Steve Rao. This week, Michaela sat down with Vinnie Goel.

People-First Tourism

Dr. Duarte B. Morais, a professor in the College of Natural Resources has started a very special project that seeks to change the way we see tourism. Nick has the story.

Listen to all this, plus national and international news from Andrew and Sydney, weather with Nick, Ben with sports, and a community calendar.

Listen to all this, plus national and international news from Andrew and Sydney, weather with Nick, Ben with sports, and a community calendar.

Nick Savage and Andrew Eichen bring you another edition of “Eye on the Triangle,” live each Tuesday at 7 p.m. on WKNC 88.1 FM and wknc.org/listen and available as a downloadable podcast.

Listen to episode 129.

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EOT128 The Voice 10/15/13

Supporting our nation’s wounded warriors is extremely important, but sometimes we are not sure what exactly to do. This week in Raleigh, a special conference is taking place to do just that. Michaela has more.

“The Voice” is a popular TV show highlighting untapped talent on national television. Sydney had the chance to speak with a Wolfpack graduate who is on the show this season.

Dave interviewed a professor right here at the College of Natural Resources about the varying nature and functions of fires. Here is the third in a series of their discussion.

Next month there are several elections taking place in Wake County. One particular contest is the Morrisville City Council, and in the first in a series of interviews, Michaela sat down with one of the candidates, Steve Rao.

Yet another student here at N.C. State is making strides in front of a national audience in a reality show. Desirae has the story of Justin LeBlanc on “Project Runway.”

Listen to all this, plus national and international news from Andrew and Sydney, weather with Katie, Ross with sports, weird science with Gene and a community calendar.

Nick Savage and Andrew Eichen bring you another edition of “Eye on the Triangle,” live each Tuesday at 7 p.m. on WKNC 88.1 FM and wknc.org/listen and available as a downloadable podcast.

Listen to episode 128.

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Local Band Local Beer Now 18+

WKNC is happy to announce that our weekly shows at Tir Na nOg Irish Pub in downtown Raleigh are now 18 and up. We hope that everyone will take advantage of this opportunity to check out Local Band Local Beer. Just make sure that you bring your ID to the show to prove that you are at least 18 years old. The doorman will hold on to it while you’re inside and give it back at the end of the night.

Just so students are aware, the Wolf Prowl nighttime bus route will take you downtown and then you hop on an R line connector and it drops you right in front of Tir Na nOg (see map). If you have never been there, it is the big blue dot on Blount Street between Hargett and Martin Streets. Just be sure to bring your student ID to ride the Wolf Prowl and then connect to the R line for free.

We hope to see an even bigger crowd now each Thursday!

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EOT127 Government Shutdown 10/1/13

Nick Savage and Andrew Eichen bring you another edition of “Eye on the Triangle,” live each Tuesday at 7 p.m. on WKNC 88.1 FM and wknc.org/listen and available as a downloadable podcast.

For weeks, the threat of a government shutdown has been looming as our nations leaders struggle to agree on a budget plan.  But what does it mean now that it’s actually upon us?  Andrew has the story.

Bike sharing is a common feature in urban areas.  With programs in London, New York City, Copenhagen, and many other cities finding great success, NCSU is seeking to get one started right here on campus.  Desirae has more.

Dave interviewed a professor right here at the College of Natural Resources about the varying nature and functions of fires.  Here’s the second in a series of their discussion.

Transit in Raleigh and the Triangle has been a hot topic in the past few months, and there are lots of options for our future.  Michaela explores one of the potential changes to our city.

Next week is the Raleigh municipal election, and the Wake County school bond is being put to a vote.  Sydney has the story.

Listen to all this, plus news from Andrew, weather with Katie, Ben with sports and a community calendar.

Listen to episode 127.

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EOT126 Red4EdNC 9/17/13

This week’s topics include an interview about the Red4EdNC movement, the creators of Jar with a Twist, and the first in a series about forest fires.

Listen to episode 126.

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Gregg Museum “Measure of Earth” Opening

This Thursday, September 19th, the Gregg Museum opens the first of its fall exhibitions, Measure of Earth: Textiles and Territory in West Africa. There will be a reception from 6-8 pm at the African American Cultural Center Gallery, 2nd floor of Witherspoon Student Center.

Drawing primarily from the rich holdings of African materials in the Gregg Museum’s permanent collections, MEASURE OF EARTH explores the intricate relationships and meanings behind the patterns and imagery of West African textiles. The exhibition title refers to how African art not only serves to form visual links between local traditions and specific features and places in the landscape, but also to the geometric patterning that yields vivid visual energy to the textiles, artifacts and clothing that people wear. The word “geometry” derives from Latin words for “earth” and “measuring.”

This exhibition will last from September 19-December 18, 2013.

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EOT125 Doctor Unemployment 9/10/13

This week’s top stories are a doctor’s unemployment crisis in North Carolina and N.C. State’s role in the advancement in electric cars.

Listen to episode 125.

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EOT124 Homeless in Moore Square 9/3/13

A new semester and a new “Eye on the Triangle.” In this edition, we talk about recent controversy surrounding feeding homeless in Raleigh’s Moore Square.

Listen to episode 124.

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EOT123 Wolfpack Welcome Week 8/20/13

New and archive stories about Packapalooza and Wolfpack Welcome Week.

Listen to episode 123.

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EOT122 Beat Battle 8/6/13

In this edition of “Eye on the Triangle” we hear an interview with Crystal Taylor about The Underground’s Beat Battle Aug. 7 at Deep South and a Southbound 85, one of the bands performing at this year’s Packapalooza.

Listen to episode 122.