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A quick look at the headlines in and outside of NC State

NC State announced partnership with 321 Coffee

NC State is partnering with alumni-owned and -operated 321 Coffee to create “Greater Good” coffee. The officially licensed co-branded coffee will be available for purchase at 321 Coffee beginning April 11. 321 Coffee began in the resident halls at NC State and now currently employs more than 50 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

SOURCE: WRAL

A 1,500-pound shark lurks off the coast of NC

A 1,500-pound great white shark named “Breton,” being tracked by OCEARCH, was pinged near Pamlico Sound on the Outer Banks Saturday. Breton, who is 13 feet long and weighs 1,437 pounds, was first tagged near Nova Scotia in September 2020.

SOURCE: CNN

Great Dane gives birth to 21 puppies in 27 hours

Namine, a two-year-old Great Dane, gave birth to 21 puppies in 27 hours. Average dog litters range from one to 12 puppies, and big dogs tend to give birth to larger litters. Almost all of the puppies weighed over a pound. The current Guinness World Record for largest litter of puppies is from 2004 with 24 puppies.

SOURCE: CNN

French Protesters clash with police amidst demonstrations against pension reform

Chaos erupted in France as demonstrators set trash bins on fire and threw projectiles at police, who responded with tear gas. These protests are a result of public frustration with Macron’s widely unpopular pension reform bill, which would move the retirement age from 62 up to 64. Officials rejected a demand by unions to rethink the bill early Tuesday morning.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT

The Radar

Events to keep an eye on for the week of March 30

“MUSE” BY GAVEN BELL

March 30 to April 1, 7:30 p.m., April 2, 2 p.m.

KENNEDY MCILWEE STUDIO THEATRE, THOMPSON HALL

$8 for students, $12 general admission

Come see two-time Creative Artist Award winner Gaven Bell’s original play “Muse” which unpacks the interactions of art and science through a retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Euridyce.

WOLFPACK’S GOT TALENT

Friday, March 31, 7-9 p.m.

WITHERSPOON STUDENT CENTER CINEMA

Free

Come see members of the Wolfpack show off their many skills and talents in University Activity Board’s annual talent competition. First place will take home $99 worth of prizes!

32nd Annual Nc State Powwow

Saturday, April 1, Noon-5 p.m.

MILLER FIELDS

Free

Join Multicultural Student Affairs to celebrate indigenous culture with Native business owners, traditional drum groups and dance performances.

THEE DRAG BALL

Tuesday, April 4, 7-9 p.m.

MOUNTAIN/PIEDMONT BALLROOM, TALLEY STUDENT UNION

Free

Pan-Afrikan Week is April 3-8! Celebrate with Black drag queens from the Triangle and learn about their experiences of the Black queer community.