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A quick look at the headlines in and outside of NC State
NC State’s Christina Koch to be the first woman to orbit the moon
NC State alum Christina Koch is the first woman to be a part of a NASA mission to orbit the moon. NASA’s Artemis II is an exploration program that aims to reestablish human activity on the moon. Koch graduated from NC State in 2002. She has worked with NASA since 2018 and set the record for longest duration in space for a woman in 2019 and 2020. Artemis II plans to launch in 2025.
SOURCE: NC STATE NEWS
Leia the giraffe is expecting a baby
The North Carolina Zoo’s resident giraffe, Leia, is expecting. This is Leia’s first calf and the zoo’s first giraffe birth since 2017. Zoo officials warned Leia and her partner might seclude themselves leading up to the birth, but the zoo may release a live birth cam for Leia’s many online fans.
SOURCE: N&O
Donald Trump indicted on 34-count felony indictment
Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be criminally charged after a 34-count felony charge on Tuesday. The indictments refer to a series of alleged hush-money payments to multiple individuals, including adult film star Stormy Daniels about an alleged affair, a Trump Tower doorman regarding an illegitimate child and Karen McDougal about a separate affair. The statement of facts released with the indictment indicates these payments were part of a larger scheme to keep potentially damning information from interfering with Trump’s 2016 presidential run.
SOURCE: NBC
Paris’ worker strike is called off, efforts put in place to clean the city
Throughout the beginning of 2023, French sanitation and union workers have held protests in hopes to provide retirement benefits and high wages to over 200 unions. With sanitation workers holding strikes, Paris’ streets have become full of over 10,000 metric tons of garbage. On April 1, the strike was called off and action is being taken to clean the streets. Several restaurants and residents are celebrating as the air is cleaner, and business is coming back.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN
The Radar
Events to keep an eye on for the week of April 6
THE WRIGHT WAY: WHAT WE GREW UP WITH BY KIRAN SOMA
Friday, April 7, 7 p.m.
FRANK THOMPSON HALL, KENNEDYMCLLWEE STUDIO THEATRE
Free
Join University Theatre to see NC State student Kiran Soma’s one-act play. “What We Grew Up With” follows an immigrant family’s experience with racism, xenophobia and estrangement in the post-9/11 United States.
SNEAKER BALL
Saturday, April 8, 6-9 p.m. STATE BALLROOM
Free
Join the Black Student Board for Sneaker Ball, the closing event for Pan-Afrikan Week 2023. Don’t forget to come dressed with formal attire and a pair of sneakers.
Survivor Expressive Arts Therapy
Tuesday, April 11, 1-3 p.m. CAMPUS HEALTH, CONFERENCE ROOM (2301)
Free
The Women’s Center and Counseling Center will lead a therapeutic, traumainformed event centered on expressive arts and gardening. This event will be open only to self-identified survivors of interpersonal violence.
NC STATE EARTH FAIR
Wednesday, April 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
STAFFORD COMMONS
Free
Celebrate Earth Month by attending the NC State Earth Fair. Bring a friend and learn about sustainability, climate, wellness and more!
