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Historic poster advertising Gator Bowl.

Aug 1, 2017

A Veteran Squad

Beattie Feathers’ 1946 football team at NC State stands out in the university’s annals as the first Wolfpack team to play in a bowl game. The eight-win squad lost the Gator Bowl to Oklahoma, 34–13, on New Year’s Day. But the team also remains memorable for a roster largely comprised of men who had just…
Finished pork on display from the NC State BBQ Camp.

Aug 1, 2017

WELCOME to Camp Low ’n’ Slow

NC State magazine’s Senior Associate Editor Bill Krueger is set to retire in June. So we pulled out one of our favorite features he did, a 2017 profile of the NC State BBQ Camp.

Jun 1, 2017

The Bold New Face of Textiles

In this story from our Summer 2017 issue, we look at how the Wilson College of Textiles plowed through tough times to become a high-tech star.

Apr 1, 2017

The Country Gentleman

Connie B. Gay ’35 helped bring country music out of the mud in the 1950s, convincing big-city America it was ready to handle honky-tonk.
On Omaha Beach’s shore, waves come upon Les Braves, a monument commemorating Allied troops who landed on June 6, 1944.

Jul 1, 2016

On the Beach

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we’ve pulled this story from our Summer 2016 issue out of our archives. It tells the stories of some of the NC State boys buried at the Normandy American Cemetery and some who were among those who gave their lives in the struggle for victory that began on Normandy’s shores.

The facade of Harrelson Hall

May 1, 2016

Here’s To Harrelson 1962 – 2016

In 2016, we looked at Harrelson Hall's legacy at NC State. Love it or loathe it, it left quite an impression on campus.
Dustin Bogue holds a painting of Russell Wilson

Nov 27, 2014

Hanging Their Hopes on Russell

Russell Wilson '10 means more to Seattle than a Super Bowl victory.
Sketches showing elements of a fair including a ferris wheel and various tents.

Oct 5, 2014

Pencil Sketches Full of Promise

A plane crash took the life of a Design professor who had grand visions for the N.C. State Fair.

Rod Essick in his home hall of fame

Oct 25, 2013

Wolf Dens

Take a peek inside the homes of fans who say there's no such thing as too much red and white. This story was originally published in 2013.
historic photo of Jack McDowall in a football uniform

Dec 20, 2012

The Greatest Ever?

We look back to our 2012 feature on Jack McDowall ’28, a four-sport star for the Wolfpack. He made his most lasting mark leading the 1927 football team to its first Southern Conference championship.