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August 2007

 Former NC State swimmer Cullen Jones.

Breaking Record, Shattering Stereotypes

Cullen Jones has been called the Tiger Woods of swimming because the parallels are so obvious. Both are African-Americans who produced success in sports dominated by white athletes, landed lucrative Nike sponsorship deals and reached the pinnacle of their professions.

 Alumni Association celebrates familial legacies as academic year begins.

Incoming Students Continue Family Legacy

A group of incoming students - all freshmen and transfers extending familial legacies at NC State - were honored guests at the Alumni Association's 11th Annual Legacy Lunch, held Saturday at Harris Field.