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Making the Descent

A crane operator makes the trip back down to Earth after what was likely a long day–most work 12-14 hour shifts. This is at the site of the future SECU Building.

RIP Dennis Hopper Graffiti

RIP Dennis Hopper Graffit
RIP Dennis Hopper Graffiti. NCSU Free Expression Tunnel. June 4, 2010.

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The Guardians of Lake Wheeler Road

J&C Garden World is one of those places you may have passed several times and wondered what lies inside. Curiosity got the better of me this past weekend, so I stopped by to see the menagerie of exotic animals, pop culture icons, religious figures, and that of ancient history.

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Snaggletoothed Cyclops

Snaggletoothed Cyclops Graffiti

‘Snaggletoothed Cyclops’ graffiti from the NCSU Free Expression Tunnel. May 2010. Unknown artist.

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    • NCSU: “that could be said about pretty much everything NC State.” Uh – No.
    • Al: Streaking across the Brickyard was the best in the early 70′s!
    • JR Smith: ha ha ha. that could be said about pretty much everything NC State. “all in all, it’s not much...
    • NCSU: “…all in all, it’s not much but it’s ours.” Mmmmmmm. I was thinking the same thing about our...
    • Amy G. H.: When i read this post, I thought about this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =vK2u4y7J58I lol!
    • Ken: Absolutely hideous. I’ve seen nicer warehouse buildings. It would make a great canvas for graffiti.
    • Clay: Its been amazing reading all the stories about everyones experience going to the Underground. I would love to...
    • ben: Nice!


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