Smoke and Mirrors

By David Hunt
My Nokia cell phone doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles. I can’t
snap photos with it at the family reunion or use it to post Facebook
updates while standing in line for ice cream at the D.H. Hill Library.
So I was surprised to discover that – much like a double scoop of Howling Cow – my slender little phone is making me fat.
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10-second Spotlight

Think Pink
Pink will be the new black on Wednesday at two special events benefiting breast cancer research. Indulge in treats for a good cause at the Chocolate Festival, sponsored by the Women's Center, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Talley Student Center ballroom. And check in with Susan G. Komen On the Go on the Brickyard from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring an interactive kiosk, graffiti wall, volunteer opportunities and free pink ribbon stickers and backpacks.

Kicking the Bottle Habit
A bottle freeze on the Brickyard drew attention to a new state ban on plastic bottles in landfills. Find out how we're recycling and reducing bottle use on campus.
Faculty and Staff Notes
This week, you can cheer for a dialect expert, a school standards specialist and the "Tar Heel of the Week," all at NC State.
Bulletin Board
Feeling creative? Polish your short story, find those old home movies, hear a poet or sample a pie made with Tang.
NC State in the News
Gold medal dogs, eco-friendly cars and medical innovations put NC State in the news this week. We fetch it for you.