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Jim Pfaendtner has been named the new dean of the College of Engineering. Pfaendtner currently serves as the chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Washington. His research focuses on using computer simulations to understand and control molecular scale forces for biotechnology, advanced materials and more. With his extensive experience in engineering, research and administration, the college is excited to welcome him to NC State.

SOURCE: NC STATE

At Carowinds, a Charlotte amusement park, on April 16, a 13-year-old boy climbed inside a giant claw machine hoping to win a prize. The child was found by Carowinds employees in the Cosmic XL Bonus Game, which contains plush prizes. Around 2 p.m., authorities were notified and arrived on the scene. Medical personnel retrieved the child from the machine. The park banned the child for one year for attempted theft.

SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN

Right before the highly anticipated anti-defamation suit was set to go to trial, Fox News settled with Dominion Voting Systems for $785.5 million. Dominion originally sued Fox in early 2021 for $1.6 billion, arguing that its reputation was damaged when Fox repeatedly aired falsehoods about its voting machines. The trial was set to be a major test of the First Amendment and whether defamation law protects victims of misinformation.

SOURCE: NEW YORK TIMES

Events to keep an eye on for the week of Apr. 20

BOBA CHAT AND CRAFT

Friday, April 21, 3-4 p.m.

TOWER HALL - WOLF RIDGE BUILDING 1, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

Free

Counseling Center and Prevention Services is holding Boba Chat and Craft to offer a space for students who identify as Asian, Pacific Islander and/ or South Asian American to cultivate community through therapeutic crafting.

LDOC FEST: STRESS RELIEVER FIELD DAY

Monday, April 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. THE OVAL Free

Join Campus Health, Prevention Services and Wellness and Recreation at The Oval for a stress-relieving fest with games, inflatables and more.

TEAS AND TOTES SWAG GIVEAWAY

Tuesday, April 25, 2-5 p.m.

TALLEY STUDENT UNION, 5230 Free

Join the LGBTQ Pride Center for a de-stress giveaway with goodie bags and a vintage swag giveaway by Everything Must Go.

HOWL AND CHILL: WHINE AND DESIGN

Tuesday, April 25, 7-8 p.m.

TALLEY STUDENT UNION, COASTAL BALLROOM

Scientists released footage of a young snailfish filmed at a depth of over 27,000 feet in the ocean, which is the deepest fish ever filmed by scientists. Marine biologists say this is significant because it shows how far this fish will descend in the ocean. The Pacific Ocean is especially conducive to deep-sea species because of its warm southern current.

SOURCE: CNN

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