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In a special edition of The Technician, this article interviews a black basketball player. The player discusses with the reporter how he values his education and his athletic experience for allowing him to attend NC State.

Large scale protests swept NC State in May 1970. Angry at Governor Norris for his support of President Nixon's invasion of Cambodia some 6,000 students marched on Raleigh hoping to force the Governor to recant. Though unsuccessful this was the most…

Part of the May 6, 1970 protests, a large meeting at the Convocation to discuss the Vietnam War and the university's place in it drew more than 2,000 people.

During the Convocation the photographer got a great shot: a peace sign floating next to the American flag at the University.

A photo taken during the May 8, 1970 march on Raleigh shows large group of students from across North Carolina along with a man holding a large peace sign placard.

Throughout May 1970 the Peace Retreat was held in a dozen places at a score of times. Faculty met with students to explain their importance in creating a peaceful society. The question of generations was clearly important to the Peace Retreat.…

One of the most attention grabbing signs at the Convocation a protester meant it against the National Guard and Nixon, "Tax Us Draft Us Ignore Us But Don't Murder Us"

Letter From Peter Holmes, Office of Civil Rights Director, to NC Governor rejecting UNC system

The Office of Civil Rights, a subset of HEW in charge of desegregating higher education, approved the revised N.C. State plan as long as North Carolina responded “promptly, effectively, and in good faith” in carrying out the new commitments. (2…

This photograph is of President Barack Obama, who was elected to office in 2008. As the first African-American president of the United States, Obama has been the subject of hate speech and racist remarks throughout his administration. Several…