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Author: Kristin Sargent

A houseplant hanging next to a window

Dec 29, 2020

Brighten Up Your Home With House Plants

Nothing freshens up your living space like a few well-placed houseplants! Watch and learn how to add charm and beauty to your home without breaking the bank. 
NC State's Memorial Belltower

Dec 28, 2020

2020 Reflections, 2021 Hopes

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Richard Linton provides reflections from 2020 and hopes for 2021. 
Caramel sauce being poured into glass jars.

Dec 22, 2020

Sweet Additions for Your Favorite Ice Cream

The NC State Food Science Club has created original sauce toppings for your favorite scoop of Howling Cow. 
An elderly Black man receiving an injection in his arm

Dec 16, 2020

Vaccine Q&A: Safety, Skepticism and How Long Protection Will Last

We also explain the difference between preventing infection and preventing sickness. 
A hand beginning to pour a mug full of egg nog

Dec 11, 2020

CALS’ Quick Guide for the Holidays

You’re four steps away from a brighter, better-tasting season. 
A young man standing in a wheat field.

Dec 8, 2020

Ag Institute Grad Now Focused on Bachelor’s Degree

CALS student Colden Bradshaw had never considered college. Now the future Ag Institute graduate finds himself not quite finished with college and NC State as he’s moving on to pursue his bachelor’s degree. 
red graduation caps with a tractor on top of one cap

Nov 30, 2020

New Full-Ride Scholarship in Agronomy

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences has announced the creation of a new full-ride undergraduate scholarship in agronomy. The scholarship endowment was created by Connie and Durwood Laughinghouse to celebrate the future of North Carolina farming. 
A woman walking, wearing a black cap and gown

Nov 30, 2020

YFCS Grad Hopes to ‘Fill Gaps’ in Youth Policies in UAE

Before turning 40, CALS international and graduate student Rasha Abdullah wanted to do something for herself. So she chose to earn her master’s degree from NC State. 
A wooden table with gourds and two face masks

Nov 22, 2020

How to Celebrate the Holidays During a Pandemic

NC State food safety experts Ben Chapman and Natalie Seymour serve up research-based tips and tools that will help keep you and your loved ones safe and happy this holiday season. 
black and white drawing for people to color

Nov 22, 2020

Get Fun and Creative

Need a fun and relaxing activity this holiday? Download the CALS Magazine coloring page.