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Welcome from Miss N.C. A&T lenge you to follow Greetings Class in the footsteps of of 2016 our hero’s and beWelcome to AGcome the leaders GIE LAND! I am and activists of our your Miss North alumni; The A&T Carolina Agriculfour ;Ezell Blair, Jr. tural and Technical (Jibreel Khazan), State University! Franklin McCain, This is the beginJoseph McNeil & ning of the road to a CATHERINE David Richmond, life changing jour- PAIGE Rev. Jessie Jackney that you will HAMLIN son, Jessie Jackson not regret. AdvancJr., and Dr. Ronald ing into a new stage of life can be terrifying yet E. McNair. The College experience thrilling. Have no fear for AGGIES we were made for is more than gaining career greatness, born with witty satisfaction but finding out and innovative minds, built who you truly want to befor strong winds and des- come. While engaging in events around campus, jointined for a luminous future. North Carolina Agricul- ing organizations and suptural and Technical State porting aggie athletics take University has been built on full advantage of these opyears of service, adversity, portunities although this is perseverance, survival, com- an exhilarating time this will mitment, hope and above all not be an easy road, it will come with its trails and tribthings pride. Aggie Pride is a spirit ulations, disappointments, that lies inside of each Ag- all nighters and situations gie, it is not just a call and you will not like to repeat answer or just a chant but it however do not get discouris a genuine and authentic aged. For some words of enadmiration for this intuition. Aggie Land is a community couragement, college is what field with alumni, faculty, YOU make it, take control administration and friends of your destiny and rememthat will be supportive of ber to carry positive energy your goals and ambitions so you can activate your best and will be always provide self for constant elevation. that home away from home. Do not let the words NO deRealizing the possi- feat any vision you may see bilities of what this institu- yourself, however just think tion can do for you will be positive and understand that monumental for your fu- every NO mean its( N)ew ture successes here. A&T (O)pportunity that is waiting is more than just a college to be pursued. The mission for this where you receive a degree; this is an experience where school year is called the alyou Explore, Discover and teration era where we are reBecome. Where you will sizing A&T to its perfect fit. achieve great goals in every- We are the thread that keeps thing and produce renowned the spirit of A&T alive and individuals dedicated to- as we wove the pieces together each generation will wards excellence. Class of 2012 you are continue to lead in excelfinally stepping into a new lence. Keep your hearts hunworld where you are in gry for success and do not alcharge of your own destiny low anyone to take your joy. and in pursuit of child hood Class of 2016 I am excited dreams of becoming but not for what you will do for this limited to engineers, per- illustrious institution. Welformers, doctors, lawyer’s, come to A&T!! journalist, scientist, psycholCatherine Paige Hamlin ogist and much more. I chal-

staff • Register We want you! Editors from the 2011-12 A&T Register invite you to join the 2012-13 staff. (From left) Sylvia Obell, Trumaine McCaskill, Ashley Vaughn, Charles Taylor, Kelcie McCrae and Kenneth Hawkins spent a lot of time writing stories, rewriting stories, shooting photographs, editing stories and arguing about what was newsworthy. They’re going places, too. Sylvia is attending graduate school at Columbia University in New York City. Trumaine is teaching middle school social studies (and maybe advising the student newspaper). Ashley is working for Nordstrom’s, following her love of fashion journalism. Charles plans to attend graduate school. Kelcie is studying abroad this fall in Brazil (look for her bylines and multimedia shorts on ncatregister.com. And Kenneth, who began his career as a freshman by covering the Obama-Biden rally, is working as a photographer in Indiana.

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

Class of 2016, welcome to AggieLand, your home for the next four years. Your time at A&T will be an experience like none other.The time is now for you to take advantage of the freedom you have to explore new organizations and acERIK tivities. The staff of The A&T VEAL Register, your campus newspaper, wants to make you feel more comfortable, so we have produced the Aggie 101 to help you adjust to your new home. The Aggie 101 includes welcomes from SGA President Allahquan Tate and Miss A&T Catherine Page Hamlin, your incoming student leaders. Contributor Rayven Dulin offers tips on surviving life with a roommate. If your parents are worried about

your safety, let them read Contributor Kelsey Fair’s article about Aggie Alert. Online Editor Kayla McLaughlin and Contributor Lilliane Long offer budgetfriendly shopping ideas in a feature story on Greensboro’s many consignment stores. And Contributor Johnathan Daniels and Managing Editor Karmen Robinson offer an overview of Aggie sports. The A&T Register is your campus newspaper and the staff wants to invite you to participate. We meet on Wednesdays at 5:30 in GCB 328. We would love to have you join our staff. Erik Veal Editor-in-Chief

Aggie Pride!!!

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About the Aggie 101

Photo by Kenneth Hawkins ❘ Staff

Back from left: Desiree Simmons, Treasurer, Canisha Cierra Turner, VPIA, Allahquan Tate, SGA President, Ryan Marcus, VPEA Front from left: Catherine Hamlin, Miss A&T, Reginald Johnson, Mr. A&T and Patrick Malichi, Secretary

President’s letter Dear Class of 2016, Congratulations! You’ve made one of the most astounding decisions in your life by choosing to advance and further your education at North Carolina A&T State University. We are excited and honored to now have you as a part of our Aggie Family. The next four years will be the best years of your life. North Carolina A&T State University is your new home away from home and your experiences in Aggieland will help mold you into admirable, educated, and viable members of society who will be able to make monumental world changes. Aggies are encouraged to EXPLORE, DISCOVER, and BECOME. The rich legacy of this University is rooted in its ability to produce leaders. We encourage you to join one of the 160+ student organizations that anxiously await your participation. While gathering your feel for your new home, mingling amongst your peers, and getting involved, let me remind you that

your purpose for attending this institution is YOUR EDUCATION! With every decision you make, keep in mind the fiscal investment you are making to graduate, obtain a degree, and become a successful alumni. The tips I offer to have a successful and joyous tenure here at your university are to 1) Keep your academics first, 2) Set goals, 3) Manage your time effectively and stay disciplined, and 4) network, network, network. On behalf of the executive leadership team, we wish you all the best in your academic and social endeavors. AGGIE PRIDE,

Allahquan Tate Allahquan Tate, President Student Government Association N.C. A&T State University

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Production of this year’s Aggie 101 was done in part by journalism students enrolled in Spring and Summer Session II JOMC 596 and JOMC 231. Students wrote stories, sold advertisements, designed advertisement and created the layout specifications for this publication. The staff of The A&T Register polished the production and contributed stories and photos. The A&T Register is the award-winning weekly newspaper of record for North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. We print 5,000 issues on most Wednesdays during the academic year. Look for the newspaper in the Williams Cafeteria main entrance, at the University Bookstore, in your dorm and in many classroom buildings. If you’re interested in joining us -- as a writer, photographer, advertising staffer, page designer or copy editor, please visit us in General Classroom Building, room A328. Our contributor’s meeting is every Wednesday at 5 p.m. Editor: Erik Veal Business manager: Adjoa Davis Business ad design: Adjoa Davis Design Team: Chris Andrews, Johnathan Daniels, Dion Harris, Ashley Jacobs, Justin Keitt, Kate Yefimov Copy Editors: Chris Andrews, Johnathan Daniels, Dion Harris, Ashley Jacobs, Justin Keitt, Kate Yefimov Reporters: Kelsey Fair, Lilliane Long, Kayla McLaughlin, Karmen Robinson, Noma Vilane, Ameera Vines Photographers: Kenneth Hawkins, Tracy Durandis, Shante Mathis Faculty Adviser: Emily Harris

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Editor’s Welcome SGA Welcome City Life Homecoming Fashion Cents Campus Life Budgeting Campus Musts Academics Macy’s Parade Sports Roundup Football Schedule Getting Active Life After College Setting Goals

Welcome to the Class of 2016!

Graduation Date: May 14, 2016 We welcome you to the place where our Aggie Pride was birthed and where our University helped us realize our dreams. Make the most of your Aggie experience as you  Earn your degree and prepare for your life’s career or vocation  Learn more about yourself and extend yourself to embrace new experiences  Find the best in yourself and share it with those you meet  Develop valuable friendships that will last a lifetime  Develop a strong sense of Aggie Pride. Only those who live it know what it is!  Extend yourself to prepare for a world that is diverse in its cultures, its technology and its opportunities and where you can be of service to mankind Take “No Steps Backward” as you begin your journey to join the Alumni ranks and become a Lifetime Aggie! North Carolina A & T State University Alumni Association, Inc. 200 N. Benbow Road Greensboro, North Carolina 27411 336-433-5576 Learn more about the North Carolina A&T Alumni Association at www.ncatsualumni.org

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5 things you must do before you graduate Staff Report

So you have been accepted to one of the many great academic institutions in Greensboro and now that you are trying to figure out how to fill those weekends of yours. Here are our Top 5 mustdo’s: 4. Celebration Station 4315 Big TreeWay

5. Wet n’ Wild at Emerald Point 3910 South Holden Road Who would have guessed that the largest water park in the Carolinas is in Greensboro? “I heard it was fun and hot,” said Javelle Daley, a Journalism and Mass Communications alum. With over 36 rides and attractions you can relax and stay cool on those days when it is so hot you feel like you live on the sun Price: $20.99 – $31.99 for an all day pass. $17.99 - $22.99 after 4 p.m.

“Celebration station is the best because it has arcades and there are go-karts and it has a mini amusement park, plus it is free to get in,” said Chrystal Vaughan, professional theater alum. This place offers a little bit of something for everyone to do. Price: $2.50 - $6.50 per attraction.

1. Downtown Greensboro Take a stroll down Elm Street and just take it all in. It is filled with so much character. Elm St. will never let you down with a great atmosphere. Both in the day and night, there is always something to do. Price: FREE 2. Cookout, 1041 Summit Ave. This drive-through style restaurant that specializes in cookout style foods restaurant is a student favorite. They have great prices; you can get an entrée with two sides and a drink for less than $5. They are best known for their milkshakes. Price: $0.99 and up 3. Woods of Terror, 5601 N. Church St. This is what you do when you are too old to trick-or-treat, you pay a small fee to be scared senseless. The Woods of Terror only comes around at Halloween. And it is a fun way to spend your Halloween, roaming through attractions designed to cause terror. If you are easily startled you may want to avoid this experience. The ghouls are trained to frighten you (without touching you); it is something you will not forget. Price: $20 - $30. *Purchasing your tickets in advance will save you money.

Greensboro night life for the first year college student Staff Report

Downtown Greensboro is the area for nightlife closest to NC A&T. If you are looking to party, socialize with friends and have a good time, then downtown is where you need to be. There are several clubs for different crowd. The downtown area consists of eight major clubs for partying, socializing, and just having a good time. Allure is a hip-hop club that has recently been remodeled. It has a large dance floor. If you are looking to hear hip-hop and rap music then The N club is fit for you. On a Wednesday night, you

may want to make your way to the N Club for college night. Every night ladies are free before 11 p.m. and only $10 after. “The age limit is 18 and up,” said DeRon Juan, the DJ for the N Club. The N club is open from 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. The Renaissance is a hip-hop/ rap club, open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. There is a “bar on every floor (3 floors) and one VIP section,” said Chris Wadelington, a promoter for the Renaissance. It holds around 400 guests. On Friday it is $5 until 12 a.m. and Saturdays is age 21 and up and open bar for $10 - $15. When you walk into club Inferno you will notice a 70s look. It shares a dance floor, two fully

stocked bars and lounge areas alongside the walls for relaxation. The Venue is a more laid back club. It is known for an intimate setting and calm environment (upscale). The Venue shares white leather booths that are available for private events and a small dance floor. It is open Wednesday 10 p.m. - l2:30 a.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 8 p.m. 2:30 a.m. “Sometimes I like the venue because it’s a place to just relax and not be overcrowded,” said Travis Carney, a guest at the Venue. Greene Street Club is one of the largest club areas downtown and is known as the live music venue.

There are three floors to Greene Street club. The second floor is a lounge spot and the third floor is the rooftop that gives a view of the whole downtown area. If you are afraid of heights, this is probably not for you. This huge club has six bars and can hold about 800 people or more. They are open Wednesday through Sunday. Lotus Lounge, the most popular of the downtown clubs, is open Thursday through Saturday to different ages, on different days, from 10 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. Thursday is college night and it is $1 before 11 p.m. and $10 after. Lotus is equipped with many flat screen TV’s, go-go dancers, 11 bottle service booths, two party areas and two fully stocked bars.

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7 Tips to ensure a great Homecoming Register Staff

A&T is famous nationwide for our homecoming. “#GHOE” is short for the “Greatest Homecoming On Earth,” and it attracts people from everywhere to join in the weeklong festivities in October. Here are a few tips to know as you participate in your first homecoming week:

2. staff • register Homecoming North Carolina A&T State University homecoming was an action-packed week of events. Campus filled with students, alumni, friends and celebrities as the week progressed. The comedy show sold out and the pep rally filled Moore Gym to capacity. Eight of the divine nine were represented at the step show. The seven year curse was broken with a 42-24 win over Delaware State University during the football game. Homecoming ended with the‘Self Made’ tour featuring Wale, Marsha Ambrosius, Miguel, Ace Hood and Meek Mill.

Save your dollars

Make sure that you have enough money to be able to participate in the events. There is always something going on during homecoming week.

Get homework done early

Try and make sure you have all your major assignments completed before homecoming. Trust me, you’re going to much rather be out having fun with your friends than to be holed up in your dorm room.

Buy your tickets early

Arrive early to the football game

You don’t want to be the only one out of your group of friends not to have a ticket for every event. As soon as you hear tickets are on sale, you better hit the ticket office! No matter how good or bad our football team is, the homecoming game always brings a packed crowd. You should want to get there early if you want a good seat on the home side. Everyone wants to sit next to the band!

Try the tailgaters’ food:

Travel in Packs

You may want to go to the homecoming game a little hungry too. The tailgaters always have the best food. The smell of all that food on the grill will make your mouth water! You’ll also get to meet a lot of alumni. It is always better with your friends around. At night, make sure you have someone with you if you’re walking around or going out. Safety first!

Respect law enforcement

The Greensboro police will be out heavily around that time and ready to hand out tickets, citations and also make arrests if needed. You don’t want to wreck your night due to dumb choices.

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Second-hand shops offer financial boost Kayla McLaughlin Lilliane Long Online Editor Contributor

Fashion is always changing and though getting the right outfit can sometimes cost a fortune. There is a now a new trend that can allow you to save money, create what you want to wear and look good without spending a fortune on luxury designer brands. Thrifting is beneficial to the average college student who is on a tight budget and may need some extra cash. Therefore, for your benefit, here are the top 5 places to thrift in Greensboro. 1. Carolina Thrift 3608 W. Wendover Ave. Carolina Thrift is one of the largest thrift stores in the area.

They have two different levels with a lot of space and merchandise for you to explore. You will get great finds for little money at this place, the whole store halfpriced on half off Mondays. It’s a great destination for blazers and bottoms, particularly those “mom” jeans you’ve been looking for. 2. Value Village 3407 High Point Road Suite C Value Village can be a treasure hunt if you have the patience. It is similar to a large warehouse. They have men, women and children clothing, furniture, books and household items. This place also offers 50 percent off once a month on the last Wednesday. “The best thing about this place is the versatility and variety of clothing that you can buy,” said Daisha Windham, a senior public relations ma-

jor. “Instead of spending $100 on two outfits, you can spend $20 on several outfits.” 3. Goodwill 1235 S Eugene St., 3921 Battleground Ave. Goodwill is a great place to find funky vintage clothing and jewelry. You can also find household items and electronics for your dorm or apartment. Both locations also offer 10 percent off to college students every Tuesday. 4. Mary’s Jewelry Box 323 S. Elm Street, If you’re a vintage jewelry

feen you will definitely want to stop by this shop. Mary’s jewelry box is a store dedicated to all your jewelry needs. They offer a wide variety of second hand necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets… you name it they have it. 5. Plato’s Closet 2310 Battleground Ave Plato’s Closet sells gently used designer clothing for the young generation. They offer women, men, and kid clothing, so there is a little something for everyone. You can also bring in some of your gently worn fashionable clothes and trade them in for some cash.

Bowl for a ‘strikingly’ good time Staff Report

Bored and need some fun? The bowling alley is place to eat and have fun all for an inexpensive price. Greensboro has three major bowling allies, Triad Lanes, Gate City Lanes and AMF All-Star Lanes. Triad Lanes offers college students “a chance to come out and bowl with a free pass that are in the student welcome packets at the beginning of the school year,” said Marketing Director for Triad Lanes Janie Pendergrass. The regular prices are from open until 6 p.m. with shoe rental price at $3.99 and $2.99 per game, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. shoe rental and games are $3.99 and “after 9 p.m. different specials are available depending on the day,”. Monday 9 a.m. - 12 a.m. Tuesday 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. - 12 a.m. Thursday 9 a.m. - 1 a.m. Friday 9 a.m. - 2 a.m. Saturday 12 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Gate City Lanes does not offer student discount but offer many other deals throughout the week. Gate City Lanes offers deals for family, large groups and younger children. Before 6 p.m. it is 2.95 per game and 3.95 for shoe rental and after 6 p.m. it is $3.95 for shoe rental and per game. With a special running Tuesday-Thursday for $1.99 per game after 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday “Late-Night Bowling” from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. $15.00 per person- all you can bowl. This includes your shoe rental. a.m. it is $15 a person with shoes included. AMF All-Star Lanes has specials every day of the week and most of them start after 6 p.m. or after 9 p.m.. They have MondayThursday $5.99- all you can bowl, this price includes shoe rental. Their hours include: Monday 10 a.m. - 11p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

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KNOCK DOWN PINS Area bowling alleys offer discounts to students and a fun way to pass the time, after you do your homework.

Friday 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. Saturday 12 p.m. –l2 a.m. Sunday 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. If there is nothing else to do

and you are free of homework, a bowling alley may be place to be. Food, fun, music and bowling.

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Got C.A.S.E. hours?

You need 50. Here’s how you can earn them. Staff Report

In order to graduate, there are a few things that must be done in order to receive that degree besides being consistently present in your classes. Here at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, all students must complete a certain amount of hours to graduate—to be exact 50 C.A.S.E hours. What are these hours that everyone is talking about? How do I get them? Where do they come from? What do they do? C.A.S.E stands for Civic and Service Education. These hours that every student has to get go toward graduation. The university believes that as a student, you

should be exposed to various ways of learning though a hands-on experience. These hours are gained through activities that you complete without pay. The purpose of C.A.S.E activities is to give back to the community through your service by volunteering. C.A.S.E hours can be obtained through several service activities. Volunteering for service opportunities are helpful when it comes to building character as well as a well-rounded experience that will help you gain an appreciation for the mere opportunity of being able to lend a helping hand. The school hosts community service opportunities that are open to every student in search of gaining community service hours.

For instance, the Office of Student Development hosts an annual ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ week. During this week, there are service opportunities that can range from donations of cans to toiletries. The Office of Student Development, located in Murphy Hall room 104, is the place a student goes to check on service opportunities, their personal hours and even receive a planner or a new book on the market. This is the primary office to go when you are in doubt of things regarding your hours. Each student has to be registered on the website (www.orgsync.com) in order to document their hours and be submitted for

approval from the administration in the Office of Student Development. On this website, the opportunities to gain community service hours are displayed. Here you can submit hours electronically, and even join organizations when you have gained affiliation as a member. When your account is made, you must join the C.A.S.E group of the expected year you are to graduate because you are a freshman, you must join C.A.S.E 2016. As a freshman, you’re not hip to the ‘rules and regulations’ of college yet, but you are still responsible for everything that you do. So make sure you begin with creating your own account!

How to share your living space RAYVEN DULIN Contributor

Having a roommate can be a wonderful thing. A roommate is part of the college experience. The anticipation of living with a complete stranger every day for an entire school year is fun and exciting. Some people establish lifetime friendships with their roommates. Living with someone can teach you a lot about yourself as well as how to deal with other people. Though having a roommate is an essential part of freshman life and can be a wonderful thing, it can also be a challenge. Some people don’t have siblings. Others have never cleaned before. Every situation is different. You should be ready for anything. To avoid any conflicts or confusion, here are some tips to make sure you can make the best out your roommate situation for the year: Tip #1: Clean Cleaning up after yourself is important, especially when

you aren’t the only one living there. Dorm rooms are only so big, so not cleaning is not an option. Establish a cleaning schedule from the very beginning to avoid any conflicts in the future. Take out the trash often and if you live in a suite, alternate who will clean the bathroom. No one should want to live in filth and opting not to clean will ruin a roommate situation quickly. Tip #2: Pet Peeves Everyone has pet peeves. Talking about what bothers each other allows you to avoid any conflicts or attitudes about petty things later. Tip #3: Be considerate Living with someone can be a lot to take in at first, but adjusting is a part of life. Learn how to be considerate of others feelings, privacy and space. Being considerate and not being selfish will get you far. Tip #4: Visitation Policy Having company over to your room will happen. It is important to establish what your roommate’s feelings about company are. Make sure

you remember that the room is not just yours. When company comes make sure that your roommate is comfortable with it. Don’t have company when your roommate is trying to sleep or study. When you have company also make sure you follow the rules of the dorm in which you reside. Tip #5: Remember what’s yours is YOURS and what’s their’s is THEIR’S! Sharing is great. But make sure you specify what you all will share and what you will not. Some people share everything with their roommate from cleaning products to food and clothes. Others are more individual minded. If there is something you need that your roommate has, make sure you ask. Using what is not yours without permission can cause a lot of conflict. To avoid conflict, specify the boundaries from the very beginning. All of these tips are essential to having a great roommate situation. Sometimes conflict with your roommate is uncontrollable. In the event that this

Photo by ASHLEY JACOBS • REGISTER DORM LIFE is easier when you and your roommates establish and follow rules.

happens, be open-minded when it comes to solving the problem. Compromise is always necessary. If the situation is simply out of both of your hands and gets too intense, talk to your RA or hall director. Residence Assistants are there to help you. They will serve as the mediator in a conflict and help you establish a solution. If you follow these tips and guidelines, your freshman year will be worry-free of any conflicts with your roommate!

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Store offers more than books COURTNEY MATTHEWS Contributor

One of the first places you will visit on A&T’s campus is the bookstore, located in Brown Hall. Textbooks are easy to find because the bookstore is well organized and easy to navigate. “Buying books from the bookstore is a convenient process be-

cause you can rent, buy and sell books that you no longer need,” said Hassan Lamot, a junior business-finance major. Aggie Pride-inspired clothing, accessories, cups, flags, blankets and even snapback hats are on the long list of school spirit merchandise sold at the bookstore. Students can buy their Aggie gear, make friends with bookstore employees and learn how they can have a say in what the bookstore

stocks for sale. “We hold bookstore advisory meetings and ask students what product they would like to see here and I pay close attention to what the students are wearing,” said Cynthia Beasley, the bookstore’s general merchandise manager. Beasley said the advisory meetings help inform the staff of what students want to see for sale in the bookstore. Beasley has worked there for

10 years and says she loves her job. She is responsible for ordering non-textbook inventory such as the clothing, gifts and school supplies that the bookstore carries. If the bookstore is out of your price range, check out Ed McKay’s on Battleground and online options such as Cheggs.com. Or ask at the Bluford Library — sometimes professors order copies and place books on reserve.

HEAT bus offers free rides for students in Triad Rakia Garner Contributor

Moving to a new area to go to a new school doesn’t have to be your reason for not having transportation. Through funds made possible by government grants and local universities and colleges, the Greensboro Transit Authority has offered transportation for college students through HEAT. HEAT is an acronym for Higher Education Area Transit system, serving seven college campuses and other locations. In addition to serving local colleges and universities, HEAT has expanded its services to include the Carolina Theatre, Downtown Greensboro, NewBridge Bank Park, Friendly Shopping Center, Greensboro Cultural Center, and the J. Douglass Gaylon Depot. North Carolina A&T students and other college students in Greensboro are able to ride the HEAT and GTA buses for free with their school identification cards. There are six main routes on the HEAT: Route 70 East Heat, the eastbound route serves downtown Greensboro, Bennett College, and North Carolina A&T State University. Route 71 West Heat serves downtown, Elon University School of Law, UNCG, Friendly Center, and Guilford College. There are also weekend and evening route buses. Route 70/71 East/West serves most stops for 70 and 71. It runs until 3 a.m. and it also provides Sunday services. Route 72 City Heat is a circulation route with service to Bennett College, Elon University School of Law, NC A&T, UNCG and the nightlife, entertainment and restaurants of downtown Greensboro. Route 73 UNCG Heat is a shuttle service route between the UNCG campus and student housing complexes located west of campus in the general vicinity of Spring Garden Street and Walker Avenue. Route 74 Tech Heat is a supplemental service for the existing GTA route 11 that will operate between the depot and the GTCC-Jamestown campus to provide more frequent and direct service to and from the Jamestown campus. Route 75 A&T Heat is a shuttle service route between

There are eight main routes included on the HEAT: ➢ Route 71 East West- the eastbound route that serves downtown Greensboro, Elon University School of law, Greensboro colleg, UNCG, Friendly Center and North Carolina A&T. ➢ Route 71 East West-the eastbound route that serves downtown Greensboro, Elon University School of law, Greensboro colleg, UNCG, Friendly Center and North Carolina A&T. This schedule is for Saturdays and Sundays only. ➢ Route 72 City Heat- the downtown circulation route with service to Bennett college, Elon university school of law, NC A&T, UNCG, and the nightlife, entertainment and restaurants of downtown Greensboro. ➢ Route73 UNCG Heat- the shuttle service route between the UNCG campus and student housing located west toward Spring Garden Street and Walker Avenue. ➢ Route 74 Tech Heat- the supplemental service for the GTA Route 11 that operates between the depot and GTCC- Jamestown Campus to provide frequent and direct service to and from the Jamestown campus. ➢ Route 75 A&T Heat- the shuttle service route between A&T campus and student housing in the McConnell Road, Benbow Road and Sullivan Street areas and the Bessemer Avenue shopping district. ➢ Route 76 Express East- Express service serving Four Seasonns Town Center and the Shoppes at Pyramids Vilage. ➢ Route 78 Express West- route conntecting UNCG with Four Seasons Town Centre and the Wendover Avenue shopping district.

A&T campus and student housing in the McConnell Road, Benbow Road and Sullivan Street areas, and the Bessemer Avenue Shopping district. HEAT also has three new routes for students’ shopping needs. Route 76 Express East is an express service serving Four Seasons Town Centre and The Shoppes at Pyramid Village. Route 78 Express West is a new route connecting Guilford College and UNCG with Four Seasons Town Centre and the Wendover Avenue Shopping district. This schedule

is for Mondays thru Saturdays only. For Sundays only, Route 78 Express West also connects Guilford College and UNCG with Four Seasons Town Centre and Wendover Shopping Center district. You have the option of riding the HEAT as well as the GTA bus to take you to your preferred destination. The Piedmont Triad International Airport, Wet ‘n’ Wild Emerald Pointe, and Walmart are just a few places you can enjoy by riding the GTA. Don’t ever think you are stuck on campus.

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Finding things to do on campus Staff Report

A&T is filled with students who all have a passion for doing something. In most cases, there are other students who enjoy doing the same things. Whether that is looking for a place to fit in, share your talents, or find something to do with your extra time, you should check out some of the organizations that are offered on

campus. There are over 100 organizations offered on campus. These diverse groups offer students opportunities to broaden their college experience and their social networks to those that would like to participate. Organizations are broken up into fraternities/ sororities, social fellowships, Academic and De-

partmental organizations, Honor societies and other organizations that include special interest groups, civic organizations, campus ministries and Hometown clubs. Check out this website for a list of organizations: www.ncat.edu/students/ organizations. With so many choices your bound to find something that you would love to join.

Campus clubs provide activities kenyotta boone Contributor

College is a whole new experience; you have let your high school life behind. College life can be a bit overwhelming and it may take some time getting used to, but the best solution to becoming comfortable with the college life is getting out and getting involved. They are over 100 clubs and organizations to join on A&Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus such fraternities/sororities, an array of special interest groups, civic organizations, Student Government Associations, campus ministries, hometown clubs and many more. Joining these various clubs and organizations is

a great way to get involved and meet new friends. These organizations are designed to keep students involved on campus, while pursuing their interests with others who have the same interests. Allow yourself to get out, make new friends and learn more about our campus. Not only do these campus organizations allow us to get involved but they also allows us to get focused and manage our time. The best way to determine your ability to manage your time is to join clubs and organizations while still making sure to maintain your academic career. Some students prefer to go out to the local clubs

and parties rather than staying in at night. Although having fun socially is an integral part of college life, you are here to obtain an undergraduate degree. Partying and clubbing every night will be the path to earning a ticket right back home with your parents. If you do choose to go to the club or local party, the best way to make friends to go to these places with is to join one of the many organizations on campus. For a full list of the organizations and clubs on campus you may visit www.ncat.edu/ organizations, where you can find all the information you need to know.

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Campus organization are divided into categories based on the description of the organization. The following are the categories of all organizations:

College/Departmental/Academic

Ethnic/Multicultural/International

Fraternities and Sororities

4. 5.

Governing/Representative

Organizations interested in a particular academic area selected from the many campus departmental and college areas.

Organizations that focus on ethnic, cultural, and other diversity issues.

These groups are based upon the mutual support of the members to provide expanded opportunities in leadership and peronsal development. These groups serve as governing bodies for students, including student governments and residence life councils.

Honorary

These groups are organized for the purpose of recognizing and promoting out standing scholastic achievemnt by students within particular academic areas or fields of inerest.

Service

Graduate School

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These groups may pparticipate in projects which benefit both the campus and the community/ These groups are primarily comprised of graduate students, and are associated with the Unversity Graduate School program.

Special Interest

Groups which form to meet the needs of studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; varied iterest not otherwise represented.

Religious/Spirtual

These groups provide religious and social outlets for students of particular faiths.

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Saving your check builds rainy day fund kayla mcLaughlin Online Editor

This is a problem that has been affecting college students for decades! Most teenagers have never had over $1,000 of their own money to spend at their leisure, so it can be overwhelming. Many students check their mailbox religiously waiting for the day that they will peak inside and see the envelope. The first instinct is to cash your check and hit the mall. This is not the best decision. You have to remember not to act on impulse. “My freshman year I spent my entire refund check within a week” said Brittany Rush. “I stayed up all night waiting for it to go into my bank account. Once it did, I was ready to shop.”

Rush had $900 and she spent most of that at the mall and the rest was spent online. “If I could do it again, I would save at least half of the money because I really struggled my freshman year,” said Rush. Coming to college is all about growing up and learning to be responsible. It is important to remember that you will not receive another refund check until the next

semester. If you do not have a job or a good amount of money saved, you don’t want to spend your entire refund check on clothes and electronics. The money can be used for groceries or rent if you live off campus. It is also a good idea to put at least $100 on your aggie one card. This extra money will help out when you need to print on cam-

pus, wash clothes, or want a snack from the C-store. It can also come in handy after you spend all of your flex dollars, which is what most students manage to do by October. Another important thing to think about is that tuition raises every year and most refund checks are from student loans. Student loans are loans that you have to pay back after you graduate. You are building a debt for yourself, so you should spend the leftover money wisely. Take this advice into consideration and make a responsible decision. It is OK to splurge a little, but don’t spend it all at one time. Remember to save some for a rainy day. You won’t regret it and will be thankful that you did when the time comes when you really need it.

Everybody likes free, especially on a budget Kenyotta Boone Contributor

Being away from home and in college, we begin to face reality when we realize how quickly we spend our money. After we have completed our school work and the weekend comes we need something to do … on a budget. Considering that many of us do not have any type of transportation it is often hard to get around town and get out into the night life, and sometimes often expensive, but little do we know, there are many different activities located around campus that are fun and cheap all at the same time. Theatre The Paul Robeson Theatre, located by the Memorial Student Union and the General Classroom Building, is home to most of the Theatre Department’s programs. The award-winning RBHPlayers is a group of students, mainly theatre majors, who put on four different exciting produc-

tions throughout the year. One of the most popular productions is the “Black Nativity” by Langston Hughes, which they put on every year near the end of the fall semester. But this is not the only poplar production they put on; they have also performed other popular productions including “Dream Girls,” “Mad at Miles,” “EUBIE!,” and many more, but the most exciting part is that with your Aggie One Card these productions are FREE! So if you ever decide you want to see a good play, go to the Paul Robeson Theatre and see one of their amazing productions free at charge, just present your student I.D and you are good to go with no money taken out of your pocket.

parked behind the score board with their tents and grills out tailgating before, after, and during the game. Games are free with your AggieOne card and are a great place to socialize, hang out with friends and meet new people. If you out want watch a live football game during the week, after all your homework is completed, head over to the Holland Bowl, located directly in front Williams Cafeteria, for an exciting game of flag football. On Wednesday evenings the Holland Bowl is the place to be, right after eating a great meal you can head right outside and watch your fellow classmates play each other in a very intense game of flag football.

Sports If you’re more of a sports person and would rather watch a game, you can make your way over to the Aggie Stadium for a football game. There you will find different vendors and loads of alumni

Release parties and movies Throughout the school year you will see fliers hanging up around campus inviting you to attend a movie in the Ballroom of the Memorial Student Union or an album release party. You will find that these events are free as well as

it is not a bad idea to get together with some friends for a free movie night or album release party. Low-key For a more relaxed atmosphere, Starbucks, which is on the first floor of Williams Cafeteria, has great coffee and delicious finger foods. Use your flex dollars on a coffee break and sit back relax and chill before your first class in the morning, a little caffeine always helps for the student who has trouble staying awake in class. Gym jams If you want to find the nightlife on campus attend a Gym Jam. Gym Jams are normally held in Moore Gym, sometimes for free or at a small cost of $5. Aggie Underground The basement of the Memorial Student Union offers lots of amenities, some of which are free. Check out the pool tables, Foosball, game systems and computer lab.

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Top 10 things to do on campus 7. The Fountain

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10. John Mitchell Drive

That may be the name on the street sign, but to those who have been here for a while, it is known simply as “the strip.” Stand around on this road for 30 minutes and you will have heard the entire 106 & Park countdown. If you’re on your way to class, try and cross this area quickly because you will surely see someone you know who wants to socialize. Look, and keep it moving.

9. The Holland Bowl During the warmer months, there will always be a flag football or soccer game going on – no fail.

8.The Sit-In Think Different World mixed with Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and a touch of The Parkers and you’ve got the Memorial Student Union Sit-In. Blimpies, Chick-Fil-A and the wing spot known notoriously for it’s delicious slushy’s. This relatively small location peaks around lunchtime, bustling with activity. Great place to socialize, not the best place to study.

More than any other place on campus, this location has the college-brochure feel – beautiful fountain, nice greenery, benches and students just going about their day. Even with people constantly on the move, at certain times of day, it is the most peaceful outside location to study if you want to get some fresh air.

6. Starbucks One of the best business moves A&T has ever made. Start your mornings with a sophisticated cup of coffee. Perfect for those days when you just don’t have it in the tank.

5. Fitness Center Nothing better than an early morning workout to get the juices flowing and have a sense of accomplishment to begin your day.

4. Club Bluford While everyone else is at the club, fill your cup with knowledge. It will serve you well to become familiar with this building. Be careful not to be a computer area fanatic, as they can often be just as social as anywhere else on campus. Head up to the black studies section on the third floor,

find a book that interests you, find a nice quiet corner and lose yourself in the words. Sadly, this may be the best place to get away if – until exam time.

3. A&T Four Statue A&T has had graduates such as Ronald McNair and Jesse Jackson, but it’s arguable that this institution’s greatest contribution to society was the Woolworth sit-in. If you become a historian of nothing else, become a historian of this. Then you will learn that Aggie Pride is much more than a phrase to yell at football games.

2. Sporting Events The sports games here define the culture of the campus. Obviously, the football and basketball games are the major attractions, but try not to leave A&T without attending at least one game from every sport.

1. Classroom Amidst all of the activity on campus, remember that you are here to learn and graduate. Everything else, good or bad, are distractions.

Depressed? Stressed? Counseling Center can help Ameera vines Contributor

ing, being flexible and of course learning to say NO. Procrastination will be the death of your college career. Do NOT wait until the last minute. Set times to do tasks and do them as they are given. That means if your teacher gives you an assignment at the beginning of the semester that’s due at the end of the semester. Do a little at the time. If it’s a 15-page paper, do 2-3 pages a week until the end of the semester. Set specific and realistic long and short term goals that you would like to accomplish. Questions such as what is being orga-

nized if you don’t know exactly knowwhat you want to accomplish and in how long sometimes arise. These goals can aid you in staying focused and on track. Once you have your goals prioritize them. Remember that you came to college to you can learn. So first on your list of priorities, should be school. Sure join organizations and become involved, but don’t spread yourself too thin by becoming the president or an e-board member of five or six different organizations on campus. The consequence for this will result in your grades slowly plummeting and you hav-

ing multiple panic attacks. Instead, identify organizations that will have the largest impact on your success at the end of the academic year. It’s better to have just one or two organizations under your belt that you give your all to rather than six in which you do just enough to get by. Of course, as a student you must be able to be flexible with your time. Know and understand that some days will rarely go as you had planned. Emergencies will pop up and unexpected events may change your course of direction. Don’t stress, just breathe and take it one step at a time.

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Set yourself up for success Staff Report

Many incoming students and even returning students tend to have problems adjusting to college life. These problems can result from various situations. Either students didn’t have good study skills before coming to college or the social life upon arriving distracts them. After adding these factors into the equation, people tend to suffer academically the first semester of the year. The good

thing is that students can still defeat that dreadful first semester along with access to programs on campus that are available to help students stay on track with their grades. There are many places on campus that can be of service for academic counseling. The Writing Center and the Composition Center focuses on the development of papers (grammar, punctuation and structure) that students have to write for various classes. Both can be found in the

General Classroom Building. Also found in this building are the science and math centers. The Center for Academic Excellence can be found on the third floor of the New Academic Classroom Building. This is the place for academic advising and many other tools that can help a student become and stay successful on campus. The center also helps students without declared majors to stay on track about the classes that need to be taken so they can graduate on time.

In addition to going to the different academic centers, some classes will provide SI sessions for students. These sessions are set up by a professor/SI instructor for students to come for extra help, study tips, and much more. Other ideas include forming study groups, taking advantage of professors’ office hours and getting to know your academic advisors. These are all ways students can make sure to be academically secure.

Aggies head to Big Apple for Macy’s Parade jessica alexander Contributor

Music is not just a hobby, but a lifestyle to members of A&T’s Blue and Gold Marching Machine members. Later this year, they will achieve one of the greatest accomplishments in their musical careers-performing in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Some have not quite registered the huge triumph while others are anxious about the upcoming event. “My initial thought was ‘We’re going to New York!’, then it registered that I was going to march in the Macy’s Parade,” said Olivia Campbell, a senior JOMC student and clarinet player. “It’s like a childhood dream coming to reality.” Jayla Nowlin, a senior music education student, plays the piccolo and has been anticipating an opportunity like this for a long time. “I watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade every year at home and just knowing that I will be in New York marching this year is amazing,” she said. “I’m so proud that I am able to experience participating in this.”

Photo by kenneth hawkins • register big apple Members of the Blue and Gold Marching Machine are slated to perform in the 2012 Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. This will be the band’s first appearance in the parade.

This is the largest event that most band members have been a part of. “I have marched at the 2009 Honda Battle of the Bands and we thought that was a great accomplishment,” Nowlin explained. “Honda doesn’t even compare to Macy’s.” The band has been preparing for the financial as well as physical obligations for this year’s parade. “The Text-To-Give campaign donates $10 the band

whenever someone texts BGMM to 50555,” said Cedric Moore, also a senior and Criminal Justice student who plays the mellophone. “The band has also been doing things like car washes and yard sales to help out along with a couple other fundraisers.” Name it, they’ve done it. The monetary goal to be able to send the band to New York is $400,000. “Of course people are excited for the opportunity but have been kind of weary to

donate. We still need the community’s help,” said Campbell. “Anything helps us to get closer to our dream of marching in the parade.” In addition to their funds, the members have also been working on getting their bodies in shape. “As far as physical training, I’m sure we’ll be doing a lot of conditioning,” said Campbell. “We definitely have to be in shape.” The parade route is three to five miles long. The band has to be able to finish with the same amount of enthusiasm and energy as they started. The support from the families and peers of the band members has been great. “My friends and family are excited about me going to Macy’s,” said Nowlin. “At first they thought I was kidding; now they can’t wait to see me going global with the band.” The Blue and Gold Marching Machine is well-deserving of such a great achievement. “Only the greatest bands are nominated to participate and have to opportunity to perform on national television,” said Nowlin. “I’m sure that this year we will be practicing harder than ever because we represent A&T, the city of Greensboro and the state of North Carolina.

The OCS Team

KENNETH HAWKINS

homeCominG paRade Members of the 2011-12 Royal Court wave during their walk around the stadium.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP Content compiled by Johnathan daniels PAGE DESIGNER AND KARMEN ROBINSON MANAGING EDITOR

The 2012-13 A&T athletic season has plenty in store for Aggie fans. From winning seasons to rivalry showdowns last year, the Blue and Gold will try to restore that same Aggie Pride for this upcoming season. Will the football team win the homecoming game and continue on competing for a MEAC championship? With a new head coach for both basketball programs, will the teams adjust to new changes and conquer the court in the MEAC and lead to the NCAA tourney?

With thousands of fans anxious to see how the upcoming season turns out, let’s take a closer look into photos by the A&T Register our Aggie Athletics. For schedules, go to www.ncataggies.com. staff

FOOTBALL With new head coach Rod Broadway leading the way, the football team won the first homecoming game in seven years last season. They ended last season 5-6 overall and 4-4 in the MEAC. Broadway is ready to regroup and get the team back on schedule. This season’s opening game is at Coastal Carolina in Myrtle Beach on Sept. 1. The two most anticipated games of the season will be homecoming and the Aggie-Eagle Classic. For homecoming, the Aggies will take on the defending conference champion Norfolk State on Oct. 27. The Spartans only lost one conference game last season. The Aggie-Eagle Classic, as always, will be the last game of the regular season.

SWIMMING VOLLEYBALL Last season may not have gone the way the team hoped, only winning two matches and having just six players on the original roster and eventually adding walk-ons throughout the season, but the upcoming season might prove to be a big change for the Lady Aggies. The team has seven returning players along with five promising recruits and an excited coaching staff.

The 2011-12 team saw a record of three losses. The 2012-13 season brings a talented group of freshmen swimmers.

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TRACK & FIELD

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The 2011-12 season ended 15-16 overall and 9-7 in the MEAC. The Lady Aggies will start the 2012-13 season under the direction of new head coach Tarrell Robinson.

Although undergoing coaching changes, the Track and Field team has remained focused. Jared Baldwin received the MEAC Man of the Year award and, last season, senior Jarrell Elliot set a school record after clocking a 45.87 in the 400-meter dash and met the qualifying standard for the Olympic Trials. This year, the team gets a new coach in Duane Ross, who joins the Aggies from Methodist College in Fayetteville.

SOFTBALL The Lady Aggies is known for having some of the most athletic ladies in the conference. Even though some games may not go as planned.

BASEBALL

MEN’S BASKETBALL The 2011-2012 men’s basketball season ended with an overall record of 12-20 and a conference record of 6-9. The 2012-13 season brings a new head coach with Cy Alexander.

The Aggies finished 12-12 in the conference last season and have their hopes high this year qith a good recruiting class and returning upperclassmen like junior Luke Tendler, who led the team in homeruns and RBI’s last season. Tendler also played for the Asheboro Copperheads of the Coastal Plains league this past summer. Other members of the team also had the opportunity to play summer league ball, including Dairio Little, Andre McKoy, and Brandon Wilkerson. They should be on track for a great season.

TENNIS The 2011-12 team had a record of 2-13 and 1-4 in the MEAC. xx number of players return for the 2012-13 season. The home season kicks off Sept. 7.

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New mascot ready for kickoff

Noma Vilane Contributor

North Carolina A&T has an addition to the family, an Old English Bulldog named Aggie Pride II (Aggie), who was presented to campus by the Laboratory Animal Science Program. He was born June 16, 2011, and comes from MAC’s Bulldogs in Asheboro. Aggie Pride II is a pedigreed dog, registered with the American Kennel Club, with a family line that spans several generations. He is the third bulldog to be A&T’s mascot. According to oral history, the bulldog became A&T’s mascot during a football game in

which A&T was losing. At one point during the game, a fullback made a touchdown, but the referee deemed it no good. Someone untied a bulldog that was at the game and he attacked the referee, which allegedly caused A&T to almost lose membership in the CIAA. Aggie Pride II’s mascot duties include riding on the homecoming float, going to A&T football games. He will also visit area schools and make various appearances throughout Greensboro. Aggie Pride II is making friends in the community and the Aggie dog is back where he belongs on this campus.

A&T welcomes new coaches for 2012-13 karmen robinson Managing Editor

The athletics department will start the year off with a host a new coaches that should put Aggie Athletics in a good position to succeed. Cy Alexander has been selected to take over the A&T men’s basketball program. Alexander is the former South Carolina State

head coach, where he coached for 16 seasons, which he achieved five MEAC titles during his tenure. This comes after the Aggies finished with an overall record of 12-20 last season under Jerry Eaves who served as head coach for nine seasons. Tarrell Robinson, former assistant coach, will lead the women’s basketball program this season due to the resignation of Patricia Cage-Bibbs who will be coach-

ing, once again, at her alma mater Grambling State University where she played and first began her collegiate coaching career. Cage-Bibbs, who last season became the first women’s basketball coach to win 500 games career games at Division I historically black colleges and universities, went 130-88 in her seven seasons with the Aggies. After the retirement of longtime coach Roy “Spaceman”

Thompson and the resignation of Tony Veney, the Track & Field program will have a different director for the third consecutive year. Clemson graduate Duane Ross, former U.S. Olympian and 1995 NCAA hurdle champion, has been selected to lead the six operations of the program: men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field and men’s and women’s cross country.

Sept. 1 Coastal Carolina at Conway, S.C. TBA Sept. 8 West Virginia State Aggie Stadium 6 p.m. Sept. 15 Virginia University of Lynchburg Aggie Stadium 6 p.m. Sept. 29 Morgan State * Aggie Stadium 1:30 p.m. Oct. 6 Bethune-Cookman * at Daytona Beach, Fla. TBA Oct. 13 Howard * Aggie Stadium 1:30 p.m. Oct. 20 Delaware State * at Dover, Del. 1:30 p.m. Oct. 27 Norfolk State (Homecoming) * Aggie Stadium 1:30 p.m. Nov. 3 Florida A&M * Aggie Stadium 1:30 p.m.

2012-2013 Football Schedule

Nov. 10 S.C. State * Aggie Stadium 1:30 p.m. Nov. 17 N.C. Central * at Durham, N.C. 2 p.m. All games are Saturdays * - Indicates conference game

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Move it to avoid the dreaded freshman 15 Register Staff

The “freshman 15” is a phrase often heard around college campuses concerning college freshman gaining weight within their first year of college. This phenomenon is only true for some however. Some freshmen can gain more than 15 pounds, some gain less, and some don’t gain any weight at all or even lose weight. Stress is known as an important cause to weight gain. Many people eat to take their minds off the stress they may be feeling. In addition incoming students may rack up on unhealthy snacks to accompany them during late night study sessions. Freshmen may also gain weight when adapting to a new style of living. With a sudden new freedom, freshmen are no longer told what and what not to eat or when to do so. Students also don’t have their parents available to prepare

Tips to stay fit ◆ Eat healthy foods in the cafeteria ◆ Take activity-required health classes ◆ Walk to class ◆ Have healthy snacks on hand ◆ Workout while watching TV ◆ Find a fitness pal ◆ Use a mobile app to log your calories healthy meals, leaving them to eat quick and, most times, unhealthy meals. Although most freshmen are not legal drinking age, the fact remains that many new college students consume alcohol and sometimes, in excessive amounts. Excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages also cause weight gain. Older friends, house parties and many other avenues offer freshmen illegal access to alcoholic drinks, which can cause them to gain weight. A&T offers plenty of ways to help students avoid gaining the “freshman 15.” The first way to avoid weight gain is to take ad-

vantage of the Campus Recreation Center. The Campus Recreation Center is open to all enrolled students and offers amenities such as an aerobics room, treadmills, weight benches and plasma televisions. The Campus Recreation operates Monday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m.midnight, Friday, 6:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., and Sunday 2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Kiana Smith, senior and student employee at the fitness center, said that other some of the other features include a 200-meter indoor track and classes such as yoga and ab-attack. Smith also

said the schedule for the aerobic and cardio classes and programs will be posted sometime during the regular academic year. Another way to keep off the freshman 15 is to enroll in classes that require exercise and movement. A&T offers a variety of classes that fit the interests of almost every student. Some of the courses include self defense, swimming, badminton, tennis, racquetball, golf, bowling, etc. A&T also offers sports teams for students to participate in both collegiate level play and intramural teams. Collegiate teams include men’s baseball, basketball, football and track/field. Women’s teams include basketball, bowling, softball, swimming, tennis, track/field and volleyball. Intramural teams can be found throughout campus and some of them include flag and powder puff football, men’s and women’s basketball, etc.

Aggie Alert keeps campus in communication loop Kelsey Fair

Contributor

Every Aggie deserves to be safe and A&T’s new policy requires all students, faculty and staff to register for Aggie Alert. Aggie Alert is designed to inform students of accidents and dangerous situations on or near campus. Alerts are sent via text message and e-mail. Students may face account holds if they fail to register for the Aggie Alert. A hold could stop a student from viewing grades or registering for classes. After hours, before and during, safety is stressed. In order to avoid possible situations that could be a threat, A&T has security guard work shifts that protect residence halls throughout the night. There are posts located in various locations on the campus to where students can press an

‘emergency button’ if they feel threatened or an accident has occurred. If a student wants to check to see if they can receive Aggie Alert text messages, they would need to text “HELP” to 84469. In order to register for Aggie Alert, you can go to A&Ts’ home page and click “current students”. Click on the Aggie Alert link which will take you to the Aggie Access web page. Click “Enter Secure Area” and log-in by using your banner ID and pin number. Proceed by clicking “Aggie Alert Registration”, enter your phone number and click submit. It’s that easy. Aggie Alert gives you the option to go back and update your telephone number in the event your number changes. Parents who are concerned about the safety of their child can also be in the communication loop by registering for Aggie Alert via

N.C. A&T home page. Parents should click on the parent link, followed by clicking the Aggie Alert link. This page will give parents the options to be notified via e-mail and/or phone if an emergency were to occur. The parent will then enter their first and last names along with e-mail addresses and telephone numbers

and click submit. If you do not have an unlimited text plan, you may be charged a nominal text messaging fee by your mobile service carrier. As a new Aggie, it is important to us that you are safe and remain that way for your educational journey with us, so what are you waiting for? Sign up today!

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Business savvy students land the jobs ameera Vines Contributor

While you’re in college it is important to always be prepared for job opportunities, interviews, and oral presentations. A nice selection of business clothing is the start to becoming business professional savvy. Unlike high school, many professors require student to dress professionally for presentations and some prefer for their students to be dressed nicely while attending class. This will give students practice on how to dress in the professional world. “It’s vital to bring business clothes to college because throughout your college experience, you will have many instanc-

es where business professional attire is crucial,” said Christina Davis, a senior, and computer science major. Also events such as “Dessert with the Deans” and the Fall and Spring career fairs require students to dress in business professional attire. In addition to looking the part, students should get an early start building their resumes and cover letters. Resumes are essential because they reflect your accomplishments and areas of experience. Not many incoming freshmen know that when they start college, all of the accolades and community service that they did in high school cease to matter and everyone gets a clean slate. That is why it is important for

students to go to departments such as career services where resume’s can be looked over, corrected, and updated so they are equipped for interviews that they may acquire with possible employers or mentors. “Career Services helped me revise my resume so that it looked more pleasing to the eye and reorganized it so that it allowed recruiters from different companies to find the information easily,” said Gilbert Nelson, a junior, and mechanical engineering major . Being well prepared for the business setting is crucial. Dressing the part and conducting business with a well-written resume’ can help set you apart from other applicants and can secure possible internships, and job opportunities.

Don’t get trapped on the six-year cycle Kenyotta Boone Contributor

College can be very stressful. There are so many things going on at once – schoolwork, games, and for many students, jobs. It is often hard to balance all of those activities. A lot of students get caught up and often crack under pressure, but if you can learn to balance schoolwork first, all the other things

will fall into place. Learning to balance at least 15 credit hours, research papers, homework assignments and projects things can get a bit frustrating. In college, the majority of professors will often give you assignments that are due two or three days after the date assigned. The best method to handling that situation is staying on top of your work. Just because your assignment is not due until two or three days does not mean you

Isolation

Focus your attention

If you don’t know, ask

Isolate yourself from any distractions. Whether it is your roommate/suite mates or just turning off your cell phone and/or television.

Your schoolwork is your number one priority.

If you have a question about an assignment send your professor an e-mail or visit them during their office hours.

should wait to start the assignment. It is better to begin the assignment the day that it is given in order to have time for assignments in other classes. Once you have learned how to manage schoolwork, there will be plenty of time during the weekend to go out and have fun. However, do not forget that the weekend is also extra time you are allotted to catch up on work. Here are a few tips in balancing your schoolwork:

Don’t procrastinate

Complete the assignment with the closest due date. If you do not have any assignments that are due soon, begin other assignments with later due dates.

Have fun

Do not forget that you can always have fun while focusing on your schoolwork and grades all at the same time.

Use the tools at your disposal

Make sure to utilize tutorials sessions, and writing labs located in the General Classroom Building and New Academic Building

STAFF • The A&T Register Don’t stress: If you find yourself buckling under pressure, don’t worry. Use these helpful tips to be a successful Aggie.

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Setting goals helps you complete to-do lists Lilliane Long Contributor

Coming to college can be the most exciting time of a student’s life. It’s a new atmosphere, with new people and no parents. For many, your plan is to go to classes, study, socialize, and participate in organizations and maybe even work a part-time job. Unfortunately, you will soon realize that there are fewer hours in a day that are actually needed. Nevertheless, there are ways to do everything you need to do in the limited time of a day. The key is to be organized by setting goals, prioritizing, being flexible and of course learning to say “no”. A big part of being a successful college student is being an organized person. That means writting down reminders if necessary so you won’t forget them, setting alarms on your phone and of course do

not procrastinate. Procrastination will be the death of your college career. Set times to do tasks and do them as they are given. That means if your teacher gives you an assignment at the beginning of the semester that is do at the end of the semester, do not wait a week before the end of the semester to do the assignment. Do a little at the time. If it is a 15-page paper, do two-three pages a week until the end of the semester. This will reduce your stress level at the end of the year. Set specific and realistic long and short term goals that you would like to accomplish. Of course what is being organized if you do not know exactly what you want to accomplish and in how long. Set goals and separate these goals into either short or long term goals. Short term goals may include finishing homework by

the end of the week, while long term goals may be to get an “A” in Math 101 at the end of the semester. These goals can aid you in staying focused and on track. Once you have your goals prioritize them. Remember that you came to college to you can learn. So first on your list of priorities, should be school. Sure join organizations and become involved, but do not spread yourself too thin by becoming the president or an e-board member of five or six different organizations on campus. The consequence for this will result in your grades slowly plummeting and you having multiple panic attacks. Instead, identify organizations that will have the largest impact on your success at the end of the academic year. It is better to have just one or two organizations under your belt that you give your

all to rather than six in which you do just enough to get by. Of course, as a student you must be able to be flexible with your time. Know and understand that some days will rarely go as you had planned. Emergencies will pop up and unexpected events may change your course of direction. Do not stress, just breathe and take it one step at a time.

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Barack Obama becomes America’s first Black president MICHAEL J. MCCRAY and DEXTER MULLINS

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For a generation that lacked a signature moment, it was the event that officially stamped our place in history. Not even the rain outside of the Memorial Student Union could dampen the spirits of the thousands of Aggies who gathered to see if and when Barack Obama would make history. Tears streamed from the faces of Aggies, some of whom were too emotional to even move. Hugs, smiles and screams of elation spilled out into the streets where the post-election celebration continued. People sang spirituals, honked their horns and blasted music from their cars. A few even decided to take a dive into the fountain and reflection pool on campus. Police officers watched from a distance, knowing they needed to keep the peace but allowing the moment to happen. “My president is black!,” said Aggies to fellow students they’d never met before. This defining moment brought a sense of unity, compassion and a shared feeling of achievement. “We waited for over 400 years to come from the bottom of ship to make it to the top,” said SGA President Marcus Bass, struggling to keep his composure with the magnitude of the situation. “To put a black man, an African American in office...they gave us scraps to eat, 100 years later they let us go and we are now on the forefront on this nation.” Bass continued, “there are no words in my heart to describe the feelings of every African-American.” Students and alumni shared in the historic occasion, which gave both generations a lasting memory that is the beginning of a new path for Blacks in America. History has been rewritten. While the trials of past generations weighed heavily on the outpouring of emotion that happened last night, being soaked, muddy and sweaty was just a part of the shared experience. The president elect, speaking to over 125,000 people with his wife and family at his side in Chicago’s Grant Park, said, “People have put their hands on the arc of history. It’s been a long time coming.” Obama continued, “A government of the people, for the people, by the people has not perished from this Earth, this your victory.” Even in victory, Obama acknowledged “the contributions of sacrifices” of his opponent, John McCain. Imagining the historical magnitude of this victory at this point in time is still surreal to the majority of people. He is the president that the world wanted, the impact he’s made for people of African descent in all corners of the globe has created a new black consciousness, one that at least for the present, has united a global community. Our generations’ torch has finally been lit.

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YES HE DID! President-elect Barack Obama hugs his daughter Malia, after giving his acceptance speech after it was announced he has won the presidential election at his Election Night Rally.

Aggies rejoice over Obama victory STACIE BAILEY and WHITNEY DICKENS The A&T Register

As students anxiously anticipated the election results of the 2008 presidential race, they enjoyed free food, live music, and the company of many hopeful Aggies. Held in Stallings ballroom on election night, the event began at 7pm with a live DJ. The event was hosted by the junior class, C.A.S.E., council of presidents, and the campus life mentors. TV One was in attendance, as they broadcast the event live, and interviewed students. There was also a live band, Beautiful Experience, that performed throughout the night. Students thoroughly enjoyed the event, but had mixed feelings as they witnessed history in the making.

“I feel that Obama will win, but they sometimes cheat within the system, so I don’t know,” said Markel Barnes, junior biology major. He went on to say, “This was a great turnout, I am surprised at how may people showed up to witness this historic moment.” “The watch party is cool. It’s like a super bowl, like a celebration…everyone is looking forward to the results,” said Mario Brown, freshman physics major. Lauren Nolen, sophomore supply chain/transportation major thought that it was positive to see black students gathered together for a good cause. “We are supporting a candidate who has encouraged not only the black vote, but the young vote as well.” “I am happy to be a part of this historic moment.”

As students viewed the two large TV screens, they cheered for the states that Obama won, and booed for the states that McCain won. One TV broadcasted the results shown on CNN, while the other showed the results from TV One. Political science professors came and spoke about the election from their knowledge of politics and point of view of the election. Students also spoke and informed the audience of what is going on in the Congo, and how we as students can help, and they informed students about the peace rally. Even before Barack Obama was announced the president of the United States, hundreds of residents in Greensboro, young and old, gathered at the Greensboro Coliseum Comu See OBAMA on Page 2

PHOTO BY KENNETH HAWKINS

YES WE DID! Students celebrate the election of the first Black president by gathering around the reflection pool in front of Aggie Village. Some students even decided to jump in.

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A&T and Bennett students gathered to march to Downtown Greensboro to cast their ballots in an historic election.

The president is black and Aggies will forever remember the day one election was ‘heard around the world.’

The Lady Aggies dominated S.C. State 3-0 in their season finale sending their seniors off in impressive fashion.

R&B crooner John Legend returns with his third studio album ‘Evolver’ and hopes that his fans will enjoy bolder music from him.

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One hour before midnight John McCain conceded defeat to Barack Obama for the presidential race. With Obama’s 297 electoral votes leading McCain’s 139, there was no doubt that the Illinois senator would succeed in clinching the presidency. Members of the Republican campaign committee in High Point were busy aiding McCain and other party candidates in local races throughout Election Day. Ofﬁcials there declined to comment for this report. Republican incumbent Elizabeth Dole of Salisbury suffered an upset for her bid for re-election to the Senate as well. Kay Hagan, a Greensboro Democrat, took more than 52 percent of the popular vote to Dole’s 44 percent. Hagan joined area Democrats at the Greensboro Coliseum for a watching-turnedvictory party. In the governor’s race, seven-term Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory (R), was defeated by Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue (D), from Chapel Hill. McCrory had a close competition with Perdue, managing to gain 47 percent of the votes to Perdue’s 50 percent. Three-term state Sen. Robert Pittenger of Charlotte lost the bid for lieutenant governor to Walter Dalton of Rutherford. Pittenger’s platform to reform costs in state government apparently only appealed to a small number of North Carolinians in comparison with Dalton’s plan for “economic development, and affordable, quality healthcare.” Incumbent Roy Cooper of Chapel Hill for N.C. Attorney General defeated Bob Crumley of Asheboro. View complete story online.

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