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New student insurance available for UNC System JAsmine Johnson News Editor

As April 1 approached, the UNC System adopted a new insurance plan for the 2010-2011 academic year for those students who choose to use the school’s insurance. The decision to change the insurance plan was made after the UNC Board of Governor’s met last August. The new plan is a “hard waiver” student insurance plan. After meetings with the top executive of the UNC systems and SGA representation from each school, the new plan was established as the best for each school.

Some of the changes that have been made include vision care, dental preventive care plan and a $150 deductible versus the $300 deductible in the previous plan. Also the “hard waiver” makes $100,000 available for major medical benefit and a $1,000 pharmacy maximum. Students will continue to be covered for one year- the summer included. With the vision care, students with the insurance will be allotted one eye exam and glasses up to $200. The dental care plan is designed for preventive measures such as a routine cleaning. Also included are necessary immu-

nizations that students may have to get throughout the year. “We always want to give student a good product and great coverage,” said Executive Director of Sebastian Health Center Linda Wilson. “The plan is more inclusive which is a good thing for those student with our health insurance plan.” Each semester there are approximately 4,500 students at A&T who take advantage of the health insurance through Sebastian Health Center. As the new plan increases its coverage for students, it also increases in price. The new price will be $694 for the year ($347 per semester). The current cost of the health insurance is

$283.50 per semester. Although the plan has changed, the insurance company will remain with Pearce & Pearce. In order to waive the school’s health insurance plan, a student must verify creditable coverage in the form of another insurance plan. “North Carolina is leader to offer the ‘Hard waiver’ for its students as a health insurance method,” continued Wilson. In order to be covered under the school’s health insurance plan there are requirements that must be met. First, a student must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Secondly, that student must be en-

rolled in a minimum of six credit hours and lastly, they must be eligible to pay the campus student health fee. The date for students to waive the school’s insurance plan began April 1 for the 2010-2011 academic year. The last day for students to waive the coverage will be Sept. 3. If a student does not waive the school’s plan successfully, then they will be automatically enrolled and expected to pay for the coverage. Students who wish to waive the school’s insurance coverage can do so by submitting a request at ww.studentinsurance.com. Students must show proof of other insurance to waive the insurance.

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Harrison Auditorium was filled to capacity Monday night as the College All Star Poetry Slam kicked off this year’s annual Spring Fest at North Carolina A&T State University. Hosted by English professor Bryon Turman and Mr. A&T Austin James, this slam featured thirteen poets from A&T, UNC-G, and Bennett College. “It was awesome,” said Armie Hicks, junior information technology major from Raleigh, N.C. “I liked the diversity using other schools, as well as the spirituality, sensuality, and sexuality that the poets used.” A&T sophomore Brandon Brockington walked off the stage as the winner as he competed against twelve poets in a three-round elimination competition. Each poet was judged on content, creativity, performance, and delivery. “I am very appreciative,” said Brockington, an English education major from Baltimore after he won. “I’ve been writing since I was six, but didn’t start Couture Word until last semester. Fingers [Brian Fingers] is really the reason why I do this, I probably wouldn’t be doing this if it wasn’t for him.” As a segue between rounds, performances by Couture Productions, Couture Dance and a breakout performance by the band Batteries Included kept the audience entertained as the judges calculated the scores for the poets from each round. In addition to those performances, DJ Red October kept the crowd rock See poeTRy slAm on Page 2

dent, while providing an outlet for community service and outreach. All perspective members are to finish their first semester with a 3.5 or higher GPA. The program, which took place in Exhibit Hall in the Memorial Student Union, began roughly around 3 p.m. with a processional that featured majority of the 139 inductees. Sandrea Williamson, assistant director of the Honors program and the ALD advisor said, “This is the largest group I’ve inducted at once”. The room was packed and the walls were lined with over 300 family members and friends who traveled from

The Student Union Advisory Board (S.U.A.B) held its first-ever open elections last Thursday. In the past the elections have been for S.U.A.B members only. The elections were held in Webb Hall Auditorium last Thursday. According to the outgoing Vice President, Brandon Cyrus, S.U.A.B. realized that they needed more student involvement. “Students were not able to have a lot of input in the past. This is the first step of many to transform S.U.A.B. into a campus activity board.” Cyrus credits this first step to the Calvin Thompson administration. It was during the Thompson Administration that the idea of an open election occurred, and the Dominique Trent administration continued and followed through with the vision. The election process went as followed: There was an interest meeting; those who applied were later notified of their eligibility. Once notified, they were free to campaign. In order to run for any committee chair position the candidate must have been a member of a S.U.A.B. committee. To run for Secretary the candidate had to be a member of S.U.A.B for at least a year, and to run for president or vice president the candidate had to be a part of the E-Board for at least one year. The position of Miss SUAB was open to all students. All candidates must have had 2.3 GPA or higher to run. The winners were announced soon after voting closed and are as followed: President – Latasha Hilton, Vice Presi-

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KAppA AlphA psi returned to the yard in dramatic fashion last Wednesday evening in Corbett Sports Arena introducing 41 new members to the campus community.

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On Sunday, April 11 some of the brightest freshmen at North Carolina A&T gathered for a very special recognition. These students, who represent the top 20 percent of their class in academics, were being bestowed with membership into the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society for First Year Students. Founded in 1924, the purpose of ALD is to encourage academic excellence and pay tribute to those who excel in the classroom during their tenure as a first year stu-

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AlD From page 1 all over the country to witness in the special occasion. After the invocation was given by the 2009-2010 ALD Vice President, Chukwuemeka Anazia, the organization’s history was presented by outgoing secretary, Genell Bond. Once the preliminaries were out of the way, it was time to honor the students who had worked hard and diligently in the classroom in the past year. Former e-board members read the names of the initiates and one by one each came up to receive their pins, certificates, and sign their names to officially become members of the North Carolina A&T Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society for First Year Students. The presentation of awards and accolades did not bring the evening to an end. A special honorary ALD membership was given to Chancellor Harold Martin who unfortunately, couldn’t be in attendance. Another recognition, the Marva Watlington Award, was received by graduating seniors, Leon White and Morika Williams. These ALD members tied for the high honor due to their outstanding service and leadership within the community since their induction. This year’s Ma-

riah Leonard Award recipient, which honors the graduating ALD member with the highest GPA, was Ranette Goodwyn, who has maintained a 4.0 GPA. Before the event convened with remarks from Director of the Honors Program, Dr. Ray Davis, newly elected chapter President, Stanley Cantrell took to the podium. During his speech he roused the crowd with encouraging words of promise and support as he leads the organization into the next school year. Outgoing ALD president, sophomore Joel Williamson, was impressed by his successor’s words, especially when it came to the idea of using ALD as a vehicle to help bring struggling peers to the same level of academic excellence. Williamson said, “ I just want to hold him to his words and I look forward to seeing some programs on that [issue]”. Stanley won’t be alone in making his goals reality. His fellow e-Board member, Tiffanie Smith, a freshman Computer Engineering Major and ALD treasurer, shared in his vision for the group. “Although this is my first time holding an eboard position at the University, I’m looking forward to working with Stanley and everyone else in ALD to make this organization the best it can be.”

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S.U.A.B. From page 1 dent – Alexius Dorsey, Secretary – Porschia Mitchell, Rules & Regulation – Kwanna Foster, Miss S.U.A.B – Torrie Burgess, Cultural Affairs – Tabitha Williams, Decoration & Environment – Ashley Echols, Film Video & Photography – Robert Hill, Games & Tournaments - Bryan Keller, International & Minority Affairs – Alicia Richardson, Marketing & Promotions – Jeremy Knight, Social Affairs – Travis Jackson. Hopefully this first effort doesn’t go unnoticed. Jazmine Travis, a sophomore Computer Engineer major,

POETRY SLAM From page 1 ing in their seats as well as a showcase of clothing from The Difference Boutique. “This was our first performance as a band,” said drummer of Batteries Included Reggie James. “We were all confident, and there was more anticipation than nervousness,” said James an accounting major from Sterling, Va. Within each round, each poet talked about a variety of different topics and issues ranging from suicide to cuddling. One poet, however, took a different approach to her

didn’t feel the gesture. “No one really campaigned to me. I saw most of them for the first time on the day of the elections. They would just say, “vote for me” but no one explained why I should. I didn’t know who to vote for; I was just picking random names when I voted.” When asked about the possible issue of people not knowing who was best for each position Alexius Dorsey, the incoming vice president, says “We encouraged students to attend the candidate speeches the day elections took place for that very reason.” Dorsey also expressed that overall S.U.A.B as a

whole was excited about the elections being open to the student body. “When you think about, all of S.U.A.B’s money comes from student fee’s so it only makes sense for students to have a say,” said Dorsey. Incoming president, Latasha Hilton, reiterates Cyrus’ and Dorsey’s comments, “This is definitely the first step to make S.U.A.B more known to the student body. We are the premiere activity board on campus and our programs should effectively reflect that. “ Hilton also shares, “Our goal for next year is to hold our elections the same day as SGA elections and use the same process they do.”

delivery. A&T poet Champ brought her mother on stage, and recited a heartfelt poem asking for her mother to die slow. She expressed her love and appreciation for her which did not leave a dry eye between the two of them. Within the first two rounds, the poets competed against those from their school, before finally competing against poets from different schools. In the last round one poet from each of the three schools all recited a poem about the devastation in both Haiti and Katrina. Finalist Brandon Evans from UNC-G expressed in

his poem about how he felt for those in Haiti, and how we should help them, however we should not turn a blind eye to those devastations that hit us at home like Katrina. “I really enjoyed performing,” said Evans, a sophomore media studies major from Rocky Mount, N.C. “I just leave it to God, and get my inspiration from him.” “I was really amazed by the talent,” said Xavia Johnson junior public relation from Atlanta, Ga. “I really liked Brandon’s approach, especially his play of words.”

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2009-2010 Executive Board, Appointees and SGA Senate SGA PRESIDENT

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GOOD: Increased off campus security, helped to expand UPD jurisdiction, held ﬁnancial aid forum as promised, and helped lead Project Haiti.

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BAD: Only carried out small portions of his platform, the homecoming ﬁasco, constant disagreement with his e-board, not always connected with the student body, put personal interests in front of the needs of the people, the “3.0 campaign” never saw the light of day, many things he “planned” to do already existed. Jasmin missed numerous committee meetings for special events (Feb. 1, Chancellor’s installation sub committee), and often operated in a reactive mode instead of a proactive mode.

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GOOD: New website (ncatsga.com), good notes, prompt response, openness.

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GOOD: Managed the budget, provided documents at request, gave accurate and reliable information when needed. BAD: N/A

GOOD: Kept quorum a majority of the year, actually passed legislation the right way. BAD: Much like the President, Ms. Dudley found herself spending time on other organizations and not the Senate for a signiﬁcant portion of second semester, and she faced challenges with keeping the senate in order and focused.

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GOOD: Hosted some programs towards the end of the semester. BAD: Lack of strong, independent programming, where was the constitutionally required community service?

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (left) was last to probate Tuesday with a line of 31 initiates. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (right) probated on Wednesday with a line of 41. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (bottom) probated second on Tuesday with a line of 13 ladies. Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity, Inc. (bottom right) probated on Monday with 15 initiates.

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Tau Beta Sigma Sorority, Inc. (top right) probated on Monday with a line of ďŹ ve. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (right), probated Wednesday with a line of seven and kept the crowd entertained throughout their probate. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (bottom left) probated with a line of eight initiates into the Evil Eta Chapter.

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Three men were initiated into the Zeta Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. (above) on Wednesday night. Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.(below) a Nursing Sorority probated on Monday with a line of 10.

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Confederate history month is a joke

Considering the divisive nature of the political climate over the past six months, Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell declaring April as Confederate History Month was actually more fitting than it was surprising. The recent ridiculous behavior by citizens and politicians alike on the right side of the political spectrum feels all too familiar. But why is it that conservatives show their dissent and discontent politically in such an emotionally charged, irrational manner? Because they have a history of doing so.

And at the top of that historical list is the very act that Gov. McConnell wants the citizens of his state to celebrate: the Civil War. I think that most of our elementary, middle and high school textbooks encourage students, and teachers for that matter, to fantasize about the Civil War in the same vein as many other prideful moments in American history. From an early age they filled our heads with stories of valor on both sides of the war and taught us phony reasons as to why this war occurred. Gov. McDonnell, essentially, wants to do the same.

Let’s be clear: Jefferson Davis, the first and only president of the Confederate States of America, is no different MALCOLM than Osama Bin Laden or EUSTACHE Adolf Hitler from a historical perspective. Considering that the Civil War was an attack on the United States that killed 620,000 people compared to Sept. 11’s 3,000 people, and plantations were akin to concentration camps in some ways, Davis

was actually the worst mixture of both of them. No one – not Bin Laden, not Hitler, not Stalin, not Hussein, not Kim Jong – has ever been more of an imminent, immediate threat to the United States of America than Davis. Part of the uproar with Gov. McDonnell’s declaration was his convenient omission of slavery, which he has apologized for forgetting. After all, it is a pretty easy thing to forget. Approximately 12 million blacks were brought against their will on ships in the most inhumane of conditions across the Atlantic Ocean to Amer-

ica, bought, sold, beaten and worked like animals, raped and killed for something as slight as reading. After blacks became free in 1865, and the brief period of Reconstruction that followed, conservative white Americans used the Ku Klux Klan as another method of terror. For at least another 100 years, the disrespect, rape and murder of black people by the KKK and similar hate groups was somewhat commonplace. And now, almost 50 years after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Governor McDonnell wants to celebrate not only the Confederate army, but the acts

of hatred that continued from the Confederate legacy? The African-American citizens of his state deserve a better explanation and more respect. If anything, the governor should be attempting to figure out ways to make Black History Month more prevalent instead of maintaining a legacy of hatred against them. Is it safe to assume that Black History Month would not exist if the Confederate Army would have won the Civil War? Well, Gov. McDonnell, the Confederacy lost. And in this country, we don’t celebrate losing.

Letters to the Editor

Where are your clothes at? It’s that time again, the warm weather (for the most part) is back, and so is the sunshine. But, I keep seeing everybody’s moon. Partial or not, I really don’t care to see it at all. Ladies, I know that you’ve been hitting up the gym and you’re proud of your legs and you finally got your razors out and shaved them now that we can stop wearing pants all the time. Believe me, I’m there with you. However, you walk alone on the path of having your buttcheeks sticking out and your panties on display. “Nair wears short shorts,” but should Aggies? All the time I hear girls talk about how hard it is to find a good man at A&T or how they’re tired of being approached disrespectfully, but what kind of attention are you attracting? I know you’ve heard this before so I’m not going to say it again, but I will advise you to be part of the solution, not the problem. I will advise you to stop talking about “she’s a ho” and you walk out of your room dressed like one. It’s a little late to pull on your shorts AFTER you leave your building for class, just as it’s overdue for my Aggie women to start being accountable for one another. Nobody wants to be told what they can and can’t wear and I feel you on not being able to wear short shorts in high school because of dress code violations, but that doesn’t mean you have to take it to the opposite extreme. By now, you know your body type. It’s not just something you woke up with this morning that wasn’t there yester-

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day. So let’s dress like it, shall we? You knew what you bought when you bought it and as cute as you and your friends think it may be, the professional world doesn’t play that. Period. “Her booty

got swag.” Well, let’s talk about YOUR booties, fellas. How come I know that you have on Spongebob boxers? Why does campus begin to look like a Fruit of the Loom or Hanes commercial when the weather gets warm? It’s bad enough that you sag your pants when it’s cold (which makes NO sense, if you’re trying to keep warm), but then you sag your shorts, which makes it look like you have on high-water pants. Come on, now. You want to get your grown man on, then act like one. Sagging doesn’t make you hard nor do I feel you like you really need “space” for much of anything to need to sag in the first place. I’m sick of living on a campus where everyone acts like it’s a big fashion show. “Oh, let me walk down John Mitchell with my fly new clothes so everyone can see me; but I don’t like the way you’re looking at me. That is so rude.” Let’s define rude: discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way. So explain why you deliberately buy clothes that don’t fit. Why do you buy pants that force you to

keep pulling them up or keep tugging your shirt down? Me having to sit in class and look at your underwear because your pants come down when you sit down is just plain rude. In no way is me seeing your thong or your boxers polite. Sagging is not something that heterosexual males should do. You know where it originated and you still do it then have the nerve to say, “no homo” when you say something to your boy that sounds questionable but hell, you walking around with your boys, pants at your knees, butt hanging out. Oh, but no homo, right? Sexuality is a lifestyle and whichever you choose is your choice and in no way am I discriminating against it, but if you really want to be real, then once again, act like it. Skinny jeans and small shirts are becoming increasingly popular for girls AND guys. Your style, your money (maybe) that paid for it, your reputation that goes down the drain when you do what? Don’t buy clothes that fit. My advice is, if you’re not going to buy clothes that fit, learn how to do laundry. If you leave clothes in the dryer too long, they will shrink. If they shrink when they were too small to begin with, what do we have? “Booty, booty, booty, booty rockin everywhere!” It’s no longer “Miss New Booty,” the guys are doing it too. There are a lot of things on campus that we, as students, do not have control over; however, the way we present ourselves—not just to our peers but to our professors and older alumni is certainly not one of them.

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This is in response to The A&T Register’s Editor in Chief Dexter Mullins’ article entitled “Seriously, what in the Pan Hell?” that was issued last week on April 7, 2010. First and foremost, I think it’s fair for one to believe that I would not be 100% committed to my presidential duties while being initiated into a fraternity. Interestingly, I shared some of the same feelings in the past. However, after serving as the SGA President during the 2009-2010 academic year, the fact remained that I was also a student. As a student, I wanted to join an organization so that I continue to be the progressive change agent that I was as SGA President. I think there are many misconceptions about joining a fraternity. Many people believe that it is very time consuming and can eliminate other duties in your life. While these facts may be very true, one of the main lessons taught in every greek letter organization is the essence of time value. Before having the title of SGA President, I am Syene Jasmin; a student. Like any other human being, there are some personal things I must fulfill for myself. My decision to become SGA President did not come with the expectation to join a greek letter organization, nor should this be anyone else’s goal. As SGA President, the students are always first and the members of the Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma can attest to this notion. Before I began my process, I made sure I would be able to attend all of my scheduled meetings along with delivering SGA goals. In fact, I was able to help launch two very important initiatives during this time including a political awareness committee entitled “The Movement Incorporated” and

a weight loss initiative entitled the “1891 Pound Challenge.” Both of these initiatives required me to make many appearances in scheduled dorm storms in our residence halls along with appearances at the New Fitness Center. While I may not have been able to attend every meeting or return every correspondence during my initiation period, I have never been informed of a student that attempted to get in contact with me that couldn’t. My love for A&T and my position goes further than the confines of this campus; I take the position of SGA President and hold it dearly to my heart. I am aware of the power of this position on campus as well as the community, which even forced me to sacrifice the time during the initiation period to attend City Council Meetings as a member of the student initiative entitled the Spirit of the Sit In Movement Initiative to address the issue of the White Street Landfill. What drives my passion is not the perks that are associated with the position. But what drives my passion is that freshman at A&T that may be a little unsure about his/ her future with all the challenges associated with being in college, but instead finds optimism in their opportunities. We all have struggles to overcome, and as SGA President, my goal is to help lessen the struggles students attain at A&T and that’s where my heart will always be. I appreciate our Editor In Chief raising this issue, but until one can say I completely neglected my constitutional duties, I think it’s unfair to say that the best interest of the student body was not in my heart when I decided to join this great organization.

Recently you featured a letter to the editor by Curtis Thomas, titled “Aggies need a choice in order to have a voice.” It struck me as peculiar that he did not mention that the 58th district incumbent is Alma Adams, an art professor at Bennett College and an “Aggie twice” who has effectively served this district for 16 years. In legislative sessions from 2007-09, Representative Adams helped bring in more than $125 million in additional funding for A&T and UNCG. She was the author of the University Equity Bill, which led to the passage of the historic $3.l billion bond package for new construction at A&T and UNCG. She secured the first recurring matching state dollars for our Agricultural Research and Education, and $2 million for our College of Engineering.

the bill to give the student member of the UNC Board of Governors a vote. She is one of two African American Appropriations Chairs, the 2nd ranking Democratic Woman in the House and chair of the Legislative Black Caucus. The Caucus Foundation contributes $100,000 annually to our HBCU’s.

-Syene Jasmin SGA President 2009-10

I can attest to Alma Adams dedication and benevolence. My fellow Aggies, before you vote in this primary, I implore you to not let our ONE legislative advocate slip away. -Brittany Drakeford Drakeford works at Alma Adams’ African American Atelier

On May 22, 2008, the General Assembly convened at A&T, the first time the legislature had done so at an HBCU. She wrote

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Wildcats snap Aggies MEAC winning streak PRINCE ASKEW

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (19-13, 6-0) completed a three-game sweep of the Aggies (11-20, 6-3) on Sunday with their 13-3 win at Jackie Robinson Park. The game snapped the Aggies 3-game MEAC winning streak, They put three runs on the

board in the ﬁrst inning thanks to four singles and one Aggie error. The score would remain 3-0 until the top of the fourth inning. The Aggies were able to cut into the lead with two runs off of four walks and a hit. Wildcats starting pitcher Andrew Tilka was pulled after leading the inning off with two walks. Relief pitcher Rayan Gonzalez surrendered the two runs

already on base but was able to leave two Aggie runners stranded. BCU was able to put distance between themselves and the Aggies in the bottom of the inning. They scored six runs off of six hits and two A&T errors and gained a 9-2 advantage. The Wildcats added three more runs in the sixth inning on their way to the win. The ﬁrst game between these

two teams, on Saturday, didn’t play out the same but the 13-3 score did. Senior Nick Rogers had two hits, a walk and two RBI’s in the loss.Freshman Dario Little went 4-7 with a run, a RBI and a walk in the two games combined. The Aggies were able to score a little bit more in the second game, despite an 11-7 loss. Rogers was the Aggies biggest asset and liability in that

game. As the number three hitter in the lineup, he went 3-4 with two homeruns and four RBI’s. He helped them climb ahead to a 7-2 lead that they controlled into the bottom of the sixth inning. The Aggies return home tonight when they host GardnerWebb at 6. Gardner-Webb beat the Aggies 12-8 at their place on March 30.

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Former Super Bowl MVP Aggies softball in a groove after a rough ending in March suspended by NFL LAUREN MORGAN

DENNIS WASZAK

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NEW YORK (AP) — Santonio Holmes won’t make his Jets regular-season debut until Week 5 of the regular season after the NFL suspended him earlier in the day without pay for the ﬁrst four games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. “We understood that was part of it, but we just felt like even with that, it was worth it,” general manager Mike Tannenbaum said. Holmes, the 2009 Super Bowl MVP, is eligible to participate in the team’s offseason program and in all preseason games. Holmes is coming off his best season, with 79 catches for 1,248 yards and ﬁve touchdowns. “To go back down the same road, make the mistakes, won’t be accepted,” Holmes said.

On Sunday afternoon, at the Lady Aggies Softball Complex, the North Carolina A&T softball team defeated the Rams of Winston-Salem in a 5-0 shutout game. It was the second shutout game of the weekend for pitcher Sasha Philpot. Philpot struck out seven, walked three and allowed only four hits from the Rams. Jessie Larson was 3-for-3 on the game with three RBI’s while Lillian Bullock went 2-for-3 with an RBI. In the third inning Larson hit a pitch from Brittany Lane over the fence, which scored Yahamma White, Hope Fletcher and Larson for a 3-0 Aggie lead. In the fourth Larson tripled and scored off a Bianca Alsobrook groundout to increase the Aggies lead to 4-0. The Aggies extended their lead in the sixth off a Larson home run over left ﬁeld fence. This marked the 33rd career home run for Larson and the Aggies improved to 16-17 on the season. A day earlier the Lady Aggie softball team faced the Rams, splitting games in double-header action. The Aggies won in 2-0 shutout at the Lady Aggies Softball Complex, but fell short against the Rams in the second game losing 5-2. Philpot was able to hold the Rams to

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UPCOMING GAMES: Wednesday vs. Appalachian State Boone, N.C. 3 p.m. Saturday vs. FAMU War Memorial Stadium 1 p.m.

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THE LADY AGGIES have won four out of their last five games and are currently undefeated in the conference.

just one hit, while striking out seven. Although Winston-Salem only had one hit, Philpot walked 6 Rams allowing them to reach. The sixth inning was all A&T. A throwing error allowed Yahamma White to reach base, she would advance to second on a sacriﬁce bunt by Jasmine Parks. A home run to center ﬁeld by Jessie Larson scored both White and Larson and gave the Aggies a 2-0 lead and the game.

The Aggies led early in the game with a 2-1 lead over the Rams in the second inning but would lose their lead in the third. A Hall two-run RBI to left center ﬁeld gave the Rams a two-run lead over the Aggies. The Rams scored once more and pitcher Brittany Lane struck out ﬁve insure the win for the Rams. The Aggie will visit Appalachian State today at 3 p.m.

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Movie Review: ‘Why Did I Get Married Too?’

Jazz ensemble honors Coltrane LaPorsha Lowry

Sylvia Obell

Scene Editor

Tyler Perry has added yet another movie to his empire. “Why Did I Get Married Too?” is Perry’s first sequel. The movie’s first installment, “Why Did I Get Married” was a big hit with most audiences, even Perry’s more critical viewers. It one of the few movies that were not remakes of his infamous plays. “Why Did I Get Married” was basically about a four couples, who are all college friends, and their marriages…and marriage problems. The movie ended with three out of the four marriages still intact; Shelia and Mike divorced and Shelia married Sherriff Troy. “Why Did I Get Married Too?” picks up three years after “Why Did I Get Married” ended. Some of the couples have solved their problems from the last movies, some have new problems, and others are still dealing with the same ones. The movie begins similar to its predecessor, with their annual married couples retreat, and then follows the couples back to their home lives. The full original cast returns for the film’s sequal. Tyler Perry, in one of his few non-drag roles, actually does a pretty good job playing – by his standards – a normal character. He does let his Madea voice slip in a couple heated scenes, but overall he blends in well with the cast and reminds audiences that he can act as well as he can direct. u See MARRIED on ncatregister.com

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The University Jazz Ensemble will be honoring a jazz legend and North Carolina native in their spring concert titled “Taking Giant Steps: A Tribute to John Coltrane.” Presented by the North Carolina A&T State University Department of Visual & Performing Arts, the performance will be held tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium. Born in Hamlet, North Carolina and raised in High Point, John Coltrane influenced countless musicians and is still one of the most significant tenor saxophonists in jazz history. Early in his career, he worked in the bebop and hard bop genres and helped pioneer the use of styles Contributed Photo in jazz and later was at the Taking Giant Steps The University Jazz Ensemble will be honoring John Coltrane in their annual jazz concert that will be held tomorrow at 7 p.m. in forefront of free jazz. Harrison Auditorium. After making 50 recordings during his recording career as 90-minute program will feature also be making a presentation jazz and vocal compositions. a leader, he appeared on many a tribute to Coltrane will feature on him and will also have a Moffett expects it to be a great other albums, alongside such several musicians and vocalists special guest performing with evening of entertainment. jazz greats as trumpeter Miles from the jazz ensemble. For tickets, visit the Aggie the students”. Davis and pianist Thelonious Vocalists that will be featured Ticket Office or call (336) 334“The musicians will be Monk. playing selections from Coltrane in the performance include 7749. General admission is $10 The performance will be as well as other great jazz Lakisha York and the newest and student tickets are $5. This under the direction of Mondre standards and original pieces jazz vocalist Miranda Dorsey. event is free to A&T students Moffett, director of Jazz. that I have composed. We will They will perform a variety of with an Aggie-One card. He explained that the

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