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NC State graduate named director of the National Hurricane Center

NC State alum Michael Brennan has been named the director of the National Hurricane Center in Miami. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in meteorology and his master’s and Ph.D. in atmospheric science from the University. During his time as a student, Brennan served as an intern at WRAL.

SOURCE: WRAL

Rep. Tricia Cotham changes party affiliation from Democrat to Republican

North Carolina state Rep. Tricia Cotham announced she will switch her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, citing a need for “freedom of thought.” Considering Cotham serves in a historically blue district, the decision has ruffled feathers, with critics accusing her of betraying the trust of her constituents. The move will give North Carolina Republicans the power to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto.

SOURCE: AP NEWS

Five killed and eight injured in Louisville shooting

Five people were killed and eight others were injured in a Louisville, Kentucky, bank shooting on Monday morning. The gunman was identified as bank employee Connor Sturgeon, who was killed after a police shootout. The attack was live-streamed via social media but has since been removed. One victim of the shooting is still in critical condition.

SOURCE: CNN

Telescope in Chile creates detailed map of the cosmos

A telescope in Chile has created the most detailed map of dark matter in history. It traced the substance across a quarter of the sky and across 14 billion years. Dark matter cannot be seen, but it will “bend” background light, which the telescope tracked to map the mysterious substance. The results confirm Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity.

SOURCE: BBC NEWS

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TAKE BACK THE NIGHT

Thursday, April 13, 6-9 p.m.

TALLEY STUDENT UNION, CURRITUCKHATTERAS BALLROOM Free

Reclaim the night during a campus march dedicated to survivors of sexual assault. A Survivor Speak Out will take place immediately after the march in the Currituck-Hatteras Ballroom.

CLOTHESLINE PROJECT

On display until the end of April TALLEY STUDENT UNION, ATRIUM Free

The Women’s Center’s Clothesline Project is an exhibition of T-shirts made by survivors of interpersonal violence. View the project to support survivors’ healing journey.

GREATER GOOD TEXTILE GROUP CLOTHING SWAP

Friday, April 14, 4-7:30 p.m. TALLEY STUDENT UNION, 4280 Free

Participate in a clothing swap held by the Greater Good Textile Group to create a more sustainable life cycle for clothing.

FITNESS BASICS: WORKOUT AND EQUIPMENT ORIENTATION

Friday, April 14, Noon-1 p.m.

CARMICHAEL GYM Free

Learn how to use equipment and become more comfortable navigating the gym with a free tour of the Wellness and Recreation Center. Meet in the main entracne lobby.

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