The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is fortunate to have incredible clubs for all three of our majors: the Taylor Sociology Club, the Anthropology Club, and the Criminology Club! In order to highlight each of these clubs, I asked a member of each club the following questions: What is one of your favorite things that you have done within the club? Why do you enjoy being a member of the club? And why should other students join this club? 

Criminology Club

I started by asking Anderson Froysell, a member of the Criminology Club, those questions. Upon asking the first question, Anderson said, “My favorite activity I’ve done with the Criminology Club was the unsolved case files; it was really nice to work with people who had the same mindset and career aspirations as me.” When I asked Anderson why she enjoys being in the Criminology Club, she responded, “I enjoy it because I like to see people that share the same interests and career aspirations; it has allowed me to not only connect with my peers, but also with my classmates, as well as expand my network.” I ended our interview by asking her why she thought other students should join the Criminology Club, and she said, “People should join this club, not only to have fun, but also to better themselves in their chosen field. We get talks from different professionals within the field that not only help you decide what you want to do in the future, but also help you obtain connections.” Since the criminology program here at NC State is growing so quickly, it is so important to find like- minded people you can connect with, and the Criminology Club is a great way to meet people in this major!! If you are interested in joining the Criminology Club, you can follow them on Instagram @ncsucriminologyclub! 

Anthropology Club

In order to learn more about the Anthropology Club, I interviewed the club president, Kristen LaClaire. Kristen said that her “favorite event with the Anthropology Club has been the Día de los Muertos event. We host this annually, during which we decorate Sugar Skulls, watch a movie, and eat Latin American dishes provided by faculty members. At the end, we assemble all of the sugar skulls and other items, creating an altar in the 1911 lobby/atrium for the rest of the week.” When I asked her what she enjoys about being in this club, she said, “I enjoy being in the Anthropology Club because it gives me a chance to work on homework, hear about various career opportunities within various humanities disciplines, not just anthropology, and make connections with peers, professors, and alumni. Our activities depend on the season and vary from films to guest presentations, giving me a chance to experience different types of community building while remaining sensitive to overloaded college schedules.” When I asked the final question of why Kristen thinks other students should join this club she said “I think other people should join the club because as we diversify our audience and members, we diversify our experiences, opportunities, and impact on our community. Growing this club would increase support for our various arts programs and promote education, community, and personal growth.” Kristen ended our interview by stating that “regardless of your major, the viewpoint that Anthropology provides you will reveal an astoundingly deeper appreciation for culture and diversity, as well as critical thinking skills and broader perspectives.” If you are interested in joining the Anthropology Club, you can find them on Instagram @anthro_club_of_ncsu!

Taylor Sociology Club 

The Taylor Sociology Club is reactivating, so I interviewed the club advisor, Megan Glancy. When I asked Ms. Glancy about an event that she is looking forward to hosting, she replied, “This club has been inactive for many years, and I am in the process of revitalizing it. I am aiming to host a ‘birthday party’ as a chance to launch the club and discuss interest.” Glancy said that the original plan was to reactivate the club in February, but due to snow, it was postponed and is currently in the process of getting rescheduled. Glancy believes that students “who are interested in social issues would benefit from joining this club,” She also says that the new and improved Taylor Sociology Club “should offer a chance to discuss and take action on various topics of interest to students. It is also a great chance to network with other Sociology majors or those interested in sociological topics.” When discussing the future of the club, Glancy said she is “aiming to garner student interest and get a leadership team in place. Ideally, I would like to see student leaders take over the organization and work to get the club university recognition and funding.” If you are interested in joining this club, keep an eye out for flyers in the 1911 building or email Megan Glancy with any questions!!

Written by Brenna Morrison, Criminology Major, Department of Sociology and Anthropology Student Ambassador