After a historic turnout for early voters in North Carolina's 2026 general midterm election, Election Day looms on Tuesday, November 3rd. Autumn Smith covers the nationally focused senate race between Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley, along with what is showing up on North Carolina ballots this year.

Reports show that a search warrant was executed at Sigma Nu fraternity house at NC State on Friday. The Greek Village home, criticised due to hazing allegations, is currently under a criminal investigation, where Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman anticipates charges levied at members of the fraternity chapter.

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Chris Vitiello joins Autumn Smith for an interview about his work as the Poetry Fox, a local performance art project where Vitiello dons a fox costume and writes poems for people at various events.

Early voting is available through October 31st. So far in 2026, early voter turnout is up 58% in Durham County and over 70% in Wake County from 2022's midterm elections. Pack the Polls is offering a voting shuttle for NC State students and faculty to ride from Talley Student Union or Centennial Campus toward the on-campus early voter site at 1220 Varsity Drive.

Finally, the usual Oakwood Halloween House "block party" is in limbo as the City of Raleigh demands the acquisition of a special events permit to host an expected five to six thousand people on Oakwood Avenue this Halloween.

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Eye on the Triangle is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, student-run radio from NC State University. Like what you hear? Consider supporting it with a gift to the WKNC Enhancement Fund. Visit our podcast page to hear more and follow us on all social media platforms @WKNC881. Thanks for listening.

Raleigh, Durham and Apex saw a fourth round of No Kings protests on Saturday, raising awareness for the upcoming midterm elections in Central North Carolina.

Then, Autumn Smith speaks with Julietta Cantuna from NC State's Association for Latino Professionals of America chapter to discuss the recent Fiesta Latina event and how ALPFA fosters and promotes Latin culture and identity across campus.

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Eye on the Triangle is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, student-run radio from NC State University. Like what you hear? Consider supporting it with a gift to the WKNC Enhancement Fund. Visit our podcast page to hear more and follow us on all social media platforms @WKNC881. Thanks for listening.