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NC State news is shared far and wide. Below are just some of our recent appearances in local, regional, national and international media publications.

Nov 4, 2013

Sound of reef becomes decisive factor for oysters to decide where they are going to settle

Sound of reef becomes decisive factor for oysters to decide where they are going to settle, Samaylive, Nov. 3, 2013. Scientists have found that young oysters depend on the sound of the reef when deciding where to settle in for the rest of their lives. Ashlee Lillis, David Eggleston and Del Bohnenstiehl, marine earth & atmospheric sciences, featured. 

Nov 4, 2013

Oysters may use sound to select home

Oysters may use sound to select home, ZeeNews.com, Nov. 2, 2013. Scientists have found that young oysters depend on the sound of the reef when deciding where to settle in for the rest of their lives. Ashlee Lillis, David Eggleston and Del Bohnenstiehl, marine earth & atmospheric sciences, featured. 

Nov 4, 2013

Losing Weight May Be Bad For Relationships

Losing Weight May Be Bad For Relationships, Yahoo! Health, Nov. 1, 2013. Researchers found that dieting isn’t always a good thing for your relationship but can be totally fine in certain circumstances. Lynsey Romo, communication, featured. 

Nov 4, 2013

Is Fast Food Bad Value for the Public?

Is Fast Food Bad Value for the Public?, Wall Street Journal, Nov. 1, 2013. According to NC State economist,  low-wage fast-food jobs probably “reduce welfare benefits as these are the best jobs these workers can find.” Walter Wessels, economics, featured. 

Nov 4, 2013

Romance can sour when only one partner slims down

Romance can sour when only one partner slims down, WBOC TV 16 (MD, DE) , Nov. 2, 2013. A romantic relationship can change when one partner slims down, and not always in a good way. Lynsey Romo, communication, featured. 

Nov 4, 2013

Weight Loss May Not Be So Appealing For Relationships, Sex Life …

Weight Loss May Not Be So Appealing For Relationships, Sex Life …, International Business Times AU, Nov. 4, 2013. Losing weight may hamper your relationship, love and sex life. Lynsey Romo, communication, featured. 

Nov 4, 2013

Woodson: On Hofmann Forest sale, obligation to students came first

Woodson: On Hofmann Forest sale, obligation to students came first, News & Observer, Nov. 1, 2013. When considering strategic decisions, NC State has an obligation to put its commitment to students first. Chancellor Randy Woodson featured. 

Nov 1, 2013

College Properties Up for Sale

College Properties Up for Sale, Wall Street Journal, Oct. 31, 2013. NC State has struck a deal to sell Hofmann Forest, a move that would help alleviate a funding squeeze and reflects the school’s shifting educational priorities. Mary Watzin, College of Natural Resources, Frederick W. Cubbage, forestry and environmental resources academic research, featured. 

Nov 1, 2013

Legislative cuts forcing teachers out of the classroom

Legislative cuts forcing teachers out of the classroom, WSLS 10 NBC (VA), Nov. 1, 2013. North Carolina is beginning to see and feel the effects of the sweeping changes state lawmakers made to public education over the summer. Erin Horne, education, featured. 

Nov 1, 2013

Three Reasons to Choose a Major Before Deciding on a College, from Career Guidance Leader Career Key

Three Reasons to Choose a Major Before Deciding on a College, from Career Guidance Leader Career Key, KALB-TV News Channel 5, CBS 2 (LA), Nov. 1, 2013. College bound high school students and adults going back to college are better prepared if they explore and narrow college major choices before choosing a college. Lawrence K. Jones, curriculum, instruction & counselor education, featured. 

Nov 1, 2013

Can weight loss hurt your romance?

Can weight loss hurt your romance?, Bakersfield Now (CA), Nov. 1, 2013. According NC State researchers, there can be a “dark side” to weight loss, if both partners are not on board with enacting healthy changes. Lynsey Romo, communication, featured. 

Nov 1, 2013

Study: Weight Loss Could Hurt Relationship

Study: Weight Loss Could Hurt Relationship, My Fox Orlando, Nov. 1, 2013. Researchers found that dieting isn’t always a good thing for your relationship but can be totally fine in certain circumstances. Lynsey Romo, communication, featured. 

Nov 1, 2013

Growers should like two new high oleic peanut varieties

Growers should like two new high oleic peanut varieties, Southeast Farm Press, Nov. 1, 2013. NC State peanut breeder hit a home run with development of Bailey and Sugg varieties of Virginia-type peanuts. Tom Isleib, crop science, featured. 

Nov 1, 2013

Why losing weight can ruin your love life

Why losing weight can ruin your love life, Deccan Chronicle, Oct. 31, 2013. According NC State researchers, there can be a “dark side” to weight loss, if both partners are not on board with enacting healthy changes. Lynsey Romo, communication, featured. 

Nov 1, 2013

Legislative cuts forcing teachers out of the classroom

Legislative cuts forcing teachers out of the classroom, WNCN, Nov. 1, 2013. North Carolina is beginning to see and feel the effects of the sweeping changes state lawmakers made to public education over the summer. Erin Horne, education, featured.