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NicHolAS SNoW skating during Aggie Fest’s Roll Bounce in Moore Gym on Tuesday April 12, 2011.

ers safely skated along the outskirts trying not to fall. Nicholas Snow, a senior, enjoyed himself at the event saying, “I was excited when I heard it was going to happen. I thought it was a good, refreshing way to bring people

together and fun. A&T should sponsor skate nights at the local skating rinks so we could have more room because Moore Gym is such a confined space.” Even with the confined space that Snow talked about, it was evi-

dent students were having fun dancing, skating, or even laughing at their friends losing their balance and falling. The current Vice President of External Affairs, Chris Robinson, attended the event and

put on some skates. He wasn’t surprised at all by the turnout and seeing people have fun. “I expected to see a large turnout. Everything is free and food is included, and people had come to me before about this idea, so I

was happy when RHA had come to me and proposed the idea for Aggie Fest.” Everyone from different organizations, RAs, and the student body skated, whether it was backwards, forwards, tricks or falling, people seemed to accept the idea of something new on campus and for Aggie Fest. One of the people who was responsible for putting the event together and bringing it to campus was Junior, Paul Smith, Public Relations Officer for RHA. He actually was a little surprised at the big turnout. “The turnout is actually more than I expected. We don’t even have enough skates for everyone! But it is good seeing everybody having fun. We’re being removed from the stress of class and everything and it’s like being a kid again. It definitely should be regulated on campus more often.” When people first heard of the event, it may have caused some to hesitate on whether or not they were going to be in attendance, but it seemed like everyone was at this event Tuesday night. Even leaving an hour after the event had started, there was still a long line of students waiting to get in to skate. People enjoyed themselves, and it was a great successful first run for the Roll Bounce.

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The Residence Hall Association sponsored “Stomp the Halls: Dorm Step-Off” April 11 in Corbett Sports Center. Dorms across campus stepped and competed to wow the crowd as well as the judges for bragging rights and a plaque. The night began with an enticing performance from the step team at Aycock Middle School. They had a variety of precise steps and the crowd cheered loudly when they danced to “Moment 4 Life” by Nicki Minaj. The first place performance was Aggie Village with an awards show tribute theme to R&B. The performance started off with a glow stick piece to the song “All of the Lights” by Kanye West. It continued with an intricate step using one leg. Next, the performers paid tribute to TLC with a dance piece to “Creep,” then another tribute to Salt-N-Pepa with “Push It.” There were also more firstplace-winning steps including

silent steps, rounds, and unified group steps. Other tributes included Bobby Brown’s “Every Little Step I Take” and New Edition’s “If It Isn’t Love.” Aggie Village not only found favor with the judges but also with the student spectators. “My favorite part was the village because I like old school music and they started off with Kanye who is my favorite artist,” said Latina Nevelle, a junior criminal justice major from Greenville, N.C. Second place was snatched by Morrow Hall and Morrison Hall with a spin-off of the BET Show “106 and Park “entitled “1601 and Market”. Their routine featured dances to Ciara’s “Ciara to the Stage” and V.I.C.’s “Wobble.” A series of blindfolded steps and silent steps gave them an edge over some of the other competitors. Coming in third place was Aggie Suites E and F with a corrections theme. Their routine contained loud to silent steps, seated steps, and a complex jump where one member held up by two other members laid on her back while another member

flipped off of her. Other acts included a routine with a convicted felons theme put on by Cooper Hall with dances to The Rej3ctz “Cat Daddy” and Roscoe Dash’s “Summer Time Swervin,’” and a first semester at A&T theme put on by both Holland Hall and Curtis Hall with a dance to Ne-Yo’s “Say It.” Students found the step show to be one of the best in recent years and applauded the whole way through. “It was cute and creative. I think Cooper should have at least placed though,” said Evonna Craig, a junior business management major from Palm Springs, Ca. Hosts Joel Sanchez and Megan Mills and many RHA special assistants including Paul Smith, Tiffany Gray, and Alexandria McKinney put in hard work. “The show was worked on since last summer and I’m glad that the show was better than even I expected. This is the best way to start off Aggie Fest 2011 and it’s a great way to bring the Aggie community back together,” said Alexander Brothers, president of RHA.

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Rooooolllll Booouuunnnceee!!! Aggies were treated to a skating rink right in our own Moore Gym April 12, following the kick back that happened earlier that day. With the kick back getting rained out and somewhat ruined, the roll bounce, hosted by the Resident Hall Association with free admission, and was the event to attend. The event started at 7pm with a line of students waiting to get in and have fun skating. Skates were provided for students if they decided to participate, food and drinks were there in case students worked up an appetite, and of course the most important factor, the music was supplied by ‘Dutchthedj’ aka Roger Weathers. When students walked in they were greeted by a table of waiver forms for them to sign, if they decided to skate, and following that they walked up to another table to receive their skates. There was a platform covering the Moore Gym’s floor to accommodate the skaters, giving them a smooth surface to skate on. It was entertaining seeing the veteran skaters enjoy themselves doing tricks and routines in the middle of the floor, while oth-

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