OPINION: It’s not ‘no contact,’ you’re just broken up Staff Writer Grace Turschak argues that the trending phrase “no contact” is indicative of deeper issues. It’s time to retire it and go back to admitting what it truly is. Read here: buff.ly/Yx9RYjP

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The NC State Board of Trustees convened Friday morning to address key university developments, including the College of Engineering expansion and the removal of diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Chancellor Randy Woodson’s final meeting. 📝 Matthew Burkhart

Economists discuss potential recession indicators, including stock market declines and job market shrinkage, warning of impacts on student careers, financial aid and university hiring freezes. 📝 Caroline Alexander buff.ly/GRvW508

A large gathering in Miller Fields hosted vendors, music and dance to celebrate indigenous identity and culture. 📝 Dae Reed buff.ly/fxCk5r0

HOST combats student homelessness at NC State by matching students with host families, providing temporary housing and connecting them to resources for long-term stability. 📝 Ally Tennant and Piper Vance buff.ly/tTReF3Q

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley spoke at NC State amid protests, discussing GOP platforms, young voters and economic issues, while protesters challenged him on free speech and immigration policies. 📝 Kairavi Gardé buff.ly/zFiQpBN

North Carolina's Senate Bill 516, echoing the controversial 2016 "bathroom bill," seeks to restrict transgender rights by defining biological sex and regulating public space access. 📝 John Amigh buff.ly/OI0IAfI

Editor-in-Chief Kate Denning bids farewell to Technician after three years. "Technician is unlike any other place, unlike any other paper, and I can never thank it enough for the experiences, opportunities and lifelong friends it has given me." buff.ly/a20r7d2

From seven different writer and editor positions held to more than 430 articles written, Managing Editor Ethan Bakogiannis describes his utterly fateful time at Technician. buff.ly/yu4HHBk

Photo Editor Ethan Rimolt pens his goodbye, although he’d rather have taken a photo of it. buff.ly/Kf3wkJr

Managing Editor Justin Welch says goodbye to Technician. "I came to work to escape from the rest of the world; not many have the privilege of saying the same." buff.ly/tidYs63

Photo Editor Cate Humphreys bids farewell to Technician and thanks the people who made it worthwhile. buff.ly/KVpZW9o

Assistant Sports Editor Aidan Carlson says thank you, and thank you again in his letter from the editor. buff.ly/GsQ2fNL

Sports Editor Colby Trotter thanks the people that made the place. "Technician taught me what really matters. Sure, the recognition and bylines were nice. But in the end, it’s about the relationships you build." buff.ly/WP1yapl

Tom Stafford, former vice chancellor for student affairs and Memorial Belltower tour guide, and other students discuss the importance of class rings and their traditions. 📝 Caroline Alexander buff.ly/tmIA8PZ

Martha S. Jones honored Jonathan Ocko's legacy with a lecture on legal history, exploring her family's defiance of racial boundaries in North Carolina's past. 📝 Dae Reed buff.ly/1u8dekO

The North Carolina Museum of History remains closed, yet with secure funding from the state legislature, continues operations in preparation for renovation and reopening. 📝 Jack Bissette buff.ly/8D3WbzN

Wake County Democrats, Reps. Ross and Foushee discussed new election rules, federal cuts and legal battles, urging action and resistance at a virtual town hall Tuesday night. 📝 Matthew Burkhart buff.ly/AecVfCb

Free Moms at NC State were told to cancel their weekly event on Thursday due to restrictions during finals, prompting student backlash. 📝 Matthew Burkhart buff.ly/hzdydv4