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Tarik Cohen: Rookie on the rise Tarik Cohen was drafted in the 4th round of the 2017 NFL draft as the 119th pick of the Chicago Bears. During his 4 years at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Cohen rushed for over 5,000 yards, was named first ever Black College Football Player of the Year,was a three time Mid Eastern Athletic Conference offensive player of the year and received many other awards while at A&T. As a rookie for the Bears, he has rushed for 181 yards, averaging 6.0 yards a carry, and during the first game of the season, he scored his first career touchdown.

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New Student Center: ‘comfort zone’ PATRICK BATTLE Editor in Chief

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been building its New Student Center for four years and it’s nearly finished. It’s so close; the closest to the project can almost see the end.

“The deadline is set for May 2018.

So we are working hard to be finished by then,” said Carl Baker, executive director of the New Student Center. And he was very clear; “The student center was designed and built for the students,” he said.

The $90 million student center will be 150,000 square feet over three levels and offer six elevators and seven stairways, plus a quiet room with a fireplace, a game room with 12 monitors for video gamers and a billiards room. There will also be multiple study rooms where students can meet to work on group projects.

Students will have a variety of dining choices, too, including a cafeteria titled Food Marketplace, Aggie Wings, Sub Connection, Chic-Fil-A, Einstein Bagels, and Bistro 1891.

The student center will have many resources provided to students to make them feel comfortable. It will also feature a two-story Barnes & Noble. The center will host the Office of Student Activities (OSA), the Multicultural Center, the AggieOne card office, and the C-Store that will be renamed ‘Elements’ as well. With all of the

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operations that will be held in the building, the university will be able to employ more students, Baker said. One of the six staircases will have “plugins where students can set up their laptops and work immediately,” said Rachel Whitsett, assistant director of the New Student Center.

The highlight of the student center will be the ballroom that will be on the third level of the building. The ballroom will be able to be used for galas, balls, coronations, and much more. The ballroom will also have a terrace that looks over Aggie Villages. In addition to the ballroom, there will also be two multi-purpose spaces for students to host events and an ‘Aggie Pride’ room.

Balfour Beatty Construction and C2 Contractors are handling construction.

Vines Architecture created the design, which contains some creative sculptures on the inside and outside of the building.

“It’s so much harder to duplicate what their (Vines Architecture) mind creates,” said Baker. A&T is expecting to house 15,000 students by 2028.

The New Student Center was built to accommodate. “We’re creating a synergy for the union to be a focal point,” Baker said.

The student center will include an entire wing for student leadership.

Student leadership will include the “Big Four;” Student Government Association

(SGA), Student Union Advisory Board (SUAB), Council of Presidents (COP), and Greek Life. Construction Management and Engineering students tour the center once every month during its building process. The university holds 15 classes that have 10-25 students each.

These classes also help professors gain skills in their respective fields.

“I think when the New Student Center is built, it will obviously bring more entertainment and energy to campus” said Nicholas Keyes, junior Graphic Communication Systems student. “It will also help up other places such as parking spaces.”

Baker said that parking “had not been addressed yet.” Campus Enterprises is in charge of parking. He believes that another parking garage should be placed in the area since Aggie Stadium and Corbett Gymnasium are in the vicinity as well. Ultimately, Campus Enterprises and the university will be making the decision on parking.

When the student center is finished the university will have spent an estimate of $90 million in construction, furnishing, and landscaping for this project. The university will host a major grand opening at the beginning of the fall semester in 2018 for the students.

Baker is looking to have graduating seniors tour the site in May prior to graduation.

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Aggie alumni excels: Where are they now?

Aggie alumni are truly living in the essence of ‘Aggie Pride’ as they achieve great goals in everything becoming renowed indivuals that are dedicated to excellence!

These aggies are Kourtney Pope, Shelby Christie, Gitory Bartell, Niyah Brooks, Alannah Covington, and Felcia Lawerence.

They are ahowcasing their skills with top notch companies in entertainment including Revolt, Viacom, Vogue, and Ketchum PR Agency.

Take a look into the lifestyles of alumni who have left Aggieland to excel in their career.

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GHOE: better for students or alumni?

For students, GHOE is a week-long event with activities and entertainment lined up throught the week. For alumni, it’s mosty a weekend to remember what if feels like to be surrounded by Aggie Pride.

While students do have the advantage of avoiding full-price tickets, they also have to find the balance between classes and social activities.

Both students and alumni agree the timing of this year’s GHOE is less than satisfactory.

Take a look as students and alumni share what GHOE means to them.

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Housing shortage continues

Alexis Wray is the Yard editor.

Reach her at adwray@aggies.ncat. edu

CAMERON DINKINS Contributor

Editor’s Note: This is the third part of an ongoing series exploring the campus housing shortage that is effecting students.

As North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s enrollment increases, upperclassmen have been displaced from on-campus housing to off-campus apartments. N.C. A&T has leased three different off-campus facilities: Sebastian Villages, Block 43 and Campus Evolution Villages (CEV) to deal with the overcrowding.

N.C. A&T’s board of trustees recently called a special meeting on Sep. 15, 2017 to petition the city of Greensboro to annex 116 acres of the University farm on McConnell Road.

The farm is 580 acres, and around 40 percent of the land is within the city’s limits. The University wants to build two buildings on the land and create access to the city’s water and sewer services.

Enrollment at N.C. A&T has gone up 6 percent in the past academic school year. There are currently over 11,000 students enrolled at the university. It is because of this increase that N.C. A&T has placed 540 students in leased offcampus housing.

There are mixed feelings amongst students and parents about the push for upperclassmen to move off-campus to accommodate incoming classes.

In response to a question posed about accommodations to these students Linda Inman, Director of Housing and

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Sebastian Villages, a leased off campus complx for N.C A&T students.

Residential Life stated, “Accommodation of the students is a university directed decision. The current accommodation is through leased apartments,” said Inman.

CEV is located on 799 Castlewood Drive; which is across the street from the football stadium. CEV consist of both one level and high-rise apartments, and it is the closest apartment complex to campus.

The quick walk across the street to some of the campus’ main academic buildings makes it very manageable for students to promptly get back and forth.

“It’s cool to live off campus in an apartment, but I did not find out I was moving off campus until a week before move-in day,” said Destinee Bates, a junior laboratory animal science student.

Many students were quickly uprooted to Campus Evolution Villages.

Bates stated her parents were not too

fond of the idea of her being pushed off campus. She also shared that when she moved into her apartment, it was not fully furnished like the school said it would be.

Students who were moved to Campus Evolution Villages were also made to pay an extra expense of $300. Due to Aggies living in this off campus complex, they now must pay $3,252 for their housing as opposed to other students who live on campus.

Upperclassmen students were not the only ones who were uprooted to these new apartments.

The accommodations N.C. A&T’s has been making for their students has affected most of the Aggie population.

As N.C. A&T steadily grows, students will continue to be in need for housing as the current housing shortage remains ongoing.

Culture Editor

Health and Human services (HHS) secretary, Tom Price, resigned from his position late last week due to a scandal and pressure from senior White House officials.

It was discovered months ago that Price had misused taxpayers funds to run up a six-figure tab flying around the country on private jets which triggered investigations.

Price is the latest casualty in the revoling door of the administration.

Since Trump’s presidency, officials like press secretary, security adviser, communications director, chief strategist, and FBI director have either quit or were dismissed.

It became most clear this past week that the White House administration would have a hard time spinning the multitude of negative comments concerning secretary Price and his recent misconduct.

“I was looking into it, and I will look into it. I will tell you personally, I’m not happy about it. I am not happy about it I’m going to look at it. I let him know it,” said President Donald J. Trump.

Price’s unprofessional blunders began to overshadow his administrative agenda. His demise has been in themaking for months This past week, Trump wanted media attention focused on his tax reform proposal. Instead, Price made headlines after stating the President hadn’t been “draining the swamp” of corruption as promised.

On Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, Trump stated that although he thought Price was a “very fine person,” he didn’t like the optics that came with him. Price also stated in his resignation letter that he felt

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remorse for the “recent events that have created a distraction.”

“Price’s actions were irresponsible and unacceptable, but that is this entire administration. The shifts [within the administration] further highlight the instabilities present within both the president and his administration as a whole,” said Kylah Guion, freshman political science student.

Unlike many other cabinet members who had a hard time seeing the door since the beginning of his presidency, what continually hurt Price after these many public blunders was the lack of a personal relationship with Trump.

Before appointment as the HHS secretary, Price was a middle-class southern doctor who had only a few years of experience in congress.

During the beginning of his presidency, Trump advocated to constituents that Price would create a new health care bill in place of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that catered

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to “all.”

There is currently no word on who will replace Price as the GOP continues to fail to repeal the ACA. Don Wright will serve as the acting HHS secretary until the position is filled.

Wright is a family medical practitioner who began his government career under former President George H.W. Bush in the early 2000’s.

Since then he has held many top roles within executive administrations.

It is still unknown where Wright stands on the ACA, what his plans are for the GOP health care bill that is being passed around in the senate, and the executive order health care legislation President Trump plans to initiate in weeks to come.

During a brief news conference on Sept. 27, 2017, Trump announced he planned to sign an executive order on healthcare this week.

Trump gave few details about this supposed “health care” bill but said it will allow individuals to go across state lines to do “lots of things.”

The most interesting promise Trump made about his new legislation is that under it, Americans will be allowed to buy their own health care.

Before ending the topic at hand, Trump was sure to emphasize to reporters that the bill will cover “a lot of territory and a lot of people.”

As many Americans continue to live with total uncertainty about the status of health care reform in our country, and more importantly how to afford it, Price and Trump continue to revitalize the hostile sentiment many middle-class Americans feel about this administration.

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Former Aggie peeping in Cooper Hall ELAIJAH GIBBS-JONES Reporter

On Sep. 25, 2017 Karl Gregory Weir, a former North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student, was charged with secret peeping with a photographic device and sexual battery and arrested.

The “peeping” on residents took place in Cooper Residence Hall on April 4, 2017.

Discovered by a current student in a third floor restroom of Cooper Hall was a SIM card with evidence that was traced back to Weir.

The SIM card was filled with videos of unaware male students showering. In addition to the video footage of shower victims, there was also explicit footage of male minors sleeping, acts of oral sex, and Weir “grabbing and fondling” a Cooper Hall resident as he was asleep, which is classified as sexial battery.

The arrest of Weir has spread through N.C. A&T’s campus and has made students, especially Cooper Hall residents, uneasy. “It [the case] is weird because what person would want to stalk

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and record other students naked? I am on high alert now since I stay in Cooper Hall,” said Garysson Lyndsey, freshman business management student.

Weir’s bond hearing was on Tuesday after his official arrest. At this hearing Judge Bill Davis reduced his bond from $250,000 dollars to $100,000 dollars.

The arrest added 15 charges, which included ten counts of peeping with a photographic device and five counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a

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minor.

Before his arrest, Weir’s student status was removed in June, and he became classified as an ex-student. Additionally, Weir is expected to attend another court hearing on Nov. 7, 2017.

According to Fox 8 News, “Investigators are evaluating evidence through the SIM card, a flash drive, an Apple iphone 7, and Alienware laptop,” to determine where the other assaults on the minors took place.

The incident has also allowed residents to reflect on what they would do if they discovered that someone was peeping on them. “I’d be angry, because someone is invading my privacy and performing sexual acts in my hall without my knowledge,” Alfredo Perez, freshman food science student said.

Therefore, to prevent peculiar situations like this one, students are encouraged to remain aware of the issues within their residence halls and to report any abnormal behavior to University Police Department and Resident Assistants.

Meanwhile, to prevent peculiar situations like this one, students are

encouraged to remain aware of the issues within their residence halls and to report any abnormal behavior to University Police Department and Resident Assistants.

Clues on the Yard

ALEXIS WRAY Yard Editor

What is Preeminence 2020?

Preeminence 2020 is known as the new “long-term strategic course” put in place by Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. It was made to embrace diversity, and for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to be recognized as a preeminent land-grant institution.

What has Chancellor Martin said about Preeminence 2020?

“In this period of intense global competitiveness and simultaneous economic constraints, it is imperative that we continue to create opportunities and partnerships that are academically sound and relevant,” said Chancellor Martin. “...envision a future dedicated to advancing learning through interdisciplinary research, exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, creative scholarship, and intentional community service and engagement.”

“A&T Preeminence 2020: Embracing Our Past, Creating Our Future sets the university on a course for making a significant difference in the lives of those we educate and in solving the critical problems of the local, regional and global communities we serve.”

When did then plan for Preeminence 2020 begin?

In the year of 2010.

How do Aggies feel about Preeminence 2020?

“Preeminence 2020 is a complete dilution of the historical culture of A&T. It is a simple plan to grow the population of this campus by accepting more non African-American student,”said an anonymous A&T student.

“I feel like Preeminence 2020 was planned with good intentions for A&T as an institution but not as an historically black institution. We’re already starting to see the effects of the rebranding on campus and it feels like we’re losing the blackness of A&T. We want our HBCU to stay black and a place for the most marginalized students to come and grow, learn, and prosper in themselves ,” said

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Chasyn Carter, journalism and mass communications student.

“I agree with Preeminence 2020 it provides the students with a more diverse background and it also removes the stigma of HBCU being all black.

I also feel like it will bring more funding for our school. Students always complain about things we don’t have but with Preeminence 2020 it will bring more accredited professors and more funding for research which brings funding from alumni and companies,” said Darius McDuffie, sophomore political science student.

What are the academic strategies of Preeminence 2020?

N.C. A&T has planned to enhance their academic, operational effectiveness, and efficiency by “rigorous educational programs” they also want to ensure operational excellence through “leadership, management, fiscal operations, workplace climate and customer service.

What physical changes will N.C. A&T see through Preeminence 2020?

Through Preeminence 2020, N.C. A&T intends to stick with three major themes: renovate and replace student housing, renovate or replace academic and support facilities, and improve the infrastructure.

Currently they have completed the New Sebastian Health Center, New Sky Box, Benbow Road Re-Paving project, storm sewer replacement and the continued building of the New Student Center.

With proposed projects to come, Preeminence 2020 has also began a new campus development plan labeled as Global Village.

Across 2. Greatest Homecoming on Earth 3. something limited during GHOE 5. a lifestyle and entertainment group 6. A free SGA hosted event 7. Earlier event with Chancellor Martin there 9. Appreciation ceremony for Mister and Miss A&T 10. Where is convocation 11. A Sunday Night GHOE event 12. famous performers during GHOE Down 1. Where the Saturday night concert will be 4. something a lot of students don’t show up to 7. singer coming for the Alumni concert 8. finish this Statment “Aggies...”

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District 39 restaurant on the way ARLETTE HAWKINS PR Director

Only graduating four months ago, recent alum, Noyah King, did not wait for the ink to dry on her diploma before making her dreams a reality.

Though King earned her degree in Criminal Justice, her entrepreneurial and leadership qualities have always been present throughout her undergraduate career.

District 39 restaurants are geared to open next Fall in Charlotte and Greensboro.

From being the founder and owner of Queen In You to studying abroad, King has capitalized on her experience while at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

What was initially just a joke, while abroad with her good friend Sharoyal, became the blueprint for District 39.

“Sharoyal and I traveled all across Europe together including Spain, Germany, and Egypt. We decided to create an idea of our own that showcased how we dined while traveling. It was only once we really began to expand on our initial idea that District 39 and all of its components really came to life,” said King.

“I plan to use my background in PR and marketing to really put D39 on the map and form business relationships with likeminded young professionals and students,” said Sharoyal Brown, University of North Carolina at Greensboro alum.

Thirty-nine is the area code of Italy.

The idea of District 39 is, “a community

focused and based restaurant, bar, and lounge that aims to connect people to network, eat, and socialize in a intimate and social typesetting.”

The establishment is meant to be everything from where students can get grab-and-go meals to where business partners and entrepreneurs can network and mingle. King will strive to meet everyone’s dietary needs at District 39 by offering options that are vegetarian, vegan, non-pork, and pescatarian, in addition to the American and Italian cuisines guest crave upon entering.

“We want to give back to the community in any way possible by providing the local college students with jobs, utilizing local talent by researching and hiring top chefs in the area, hosting weekly community events and catering operating as well as private and public events being facilitated by Confetti, our event planning staff.” King said.

The aura of the restaurant is designed to be modern and suitable for the diverse audience District 39 attracts.

“Instead of family style dining and high tables, District 39 prides itself in utilizing couches, low-top tables, and the bar area to connect people to socialize while they enjoy their meal and or cocktail,” said King.

Noyah King is the epitome of the notion that your heart, more so than your degree, determines your future endeavours. Through many internships and opportunities to hone her talents, King felt equipped to mold her business.

King has been offered graduate school opportunities but plans to work in Washington, D.C. where she does event

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Sharoyal Brown and Noyah King Brown and King grab a bite to eat on a dinner cruise on the Nile while studying abroad in Egypt. planning and accounting. Around this time next year, King plans to host two pop-up shops in Charlotte and Greensboro in an effort to invite investors and future customers into her vision of District 39.

Besides branding District 39 to be the hot-spot in the triad, Brown plans to go to graduate school for psychology with aspirations for opening her own clinic to improve mental health in the black community.

For more information on Noyah King and District 39, follow @District39Eats and @NoyahKing on Twitter and, visit, noyahnailiahking.com.

Follow Arlette Hawkins on Instagram @only_arlette.

Boone sparks theatre program ASHTON ROSS Contributor

Vanecia Boone, an associate adjunct theatre professor at N.C. A&T University and alumnus was born in Raleigh and raised in Jamestown, North Carolina. Boone, or as some of her students call her “Miss Vee,” has been a performing artist since she was 3 years old. Boone could not pinpoint a singular performing inspiration because, according to her, she has “been acting forever.”

“You’re supposed to be completely uncomfortable to the point of where’s it’s like ‘I’m going to change something now,’” said Boone.

Her artistic depth and prowess were apparent during her undergraduate years at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. One of Boone’s most renowned performances was in “The Stronger” by August Strindberg. The one-act play is comprised of one scene with two actors who never speak, but instead, tell the story through a series of detailed movements.

“She was brilliant. It’s not easy to captivate an audience with no words, but she did,” said N.C. A&T theatre faculty member and choreographer, Tina Yarborough-Liggins.

She also described Boone as a student who grew greatly in “discipline and structure” during her time at N.C. A&T. These traits served Boone well during her graduate years as a Master of Fine Arts (MFA)- acting student at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV).

After earning her Bachelors of Fine Art in the spring of 2010 from N.C.

A&T, Boone attended the UNLV on a full ride scholarship.

Coming from a historically black college/university where there was no shortage of opportunities for actors of all colors to joining a predominately white program undoubtedly came with obstacles for Boone.

Yet, she refused to let this deter her from achieving her dreams. Boone, alongside a handful of other students of color, decided to change not only the face of UNLV theatre but the Las Vegas arts scene altogether. The first step was to create a safe space for Black creatives to feel as though they had a voice.

With the help of fellow black MFA candidates, Boone founded the AfricanAmerican Association of Theatre and Film. This organization was dedicated to offering representation and exposure for actors of color to the UNLV community.

Through this outlet, Boone and other creatives were able to produce such notable black contemporary shows such as; George C. Wolfe’s “The Colored Museum” and Ntozake Shange’s “For Colored Girls.”

As Boone and her team became increasingly recognized for their highquality work and professionalism, doors began to fly open for student-produced productions and mainstage roles at UNLV became more available for black actors.

Boone’s role as Juliet in the classic romantic tragedy “Romeo and Juliet” brought unforeseen controversy.

“I was a black girl and my Romeo was a white guy. People hated it. After one of the performances, a friend of mine who saw the show said two audience members expressed disgust watching an interracial performance.

They left the theatre before the show

Brittany Van Pelt is theCulture editor.

Reach her at bnvanpel@aggies.ncat. edu

Jana Shaw Shaw posses for her commencement photo. She currently resides in Austin, TX as a junior account strategist.

Not only was Jana Shaw 2016-2017 Editor-in-chief for The Register, but she was also the first editor of the Culture section. Check out below as we catch up with Shaw: Why did you decide to major in journalism in college?

Shaw: “I am a writer. Telling stories is my Jam. As a kid I told stories through fiction, plays, poems and Barbies. As a college student I decided to tell stories through 500-750 word articles.”

Last year was the first official year of the Culture section. Why did you decide to create and become the first editor of this section?

Shaw: The “Culture” was important to me because art needed a voice. I wanted there to be a section just for artists and businesses. The rappers, singers, poets, designers. It was tradition for the EIC to be the Yard editor but I am not a fan of hard news. I’m too emotional, opinionate and passionate. So why not edit my baby- the Culture. Feature stories are my favorite, and I’m proud to have offered a safe space for artist recognition.

What have you been up to since graduating college?

Vanecia Boone

Vanecia Boone, theatre program alum, poses for her professional headshot.

Boone aspires to inspire her students.

ended,” Boone said. Nevertheless, Boone gave memorable performances throughout her time at UNLV and continued to break barriers in the Vegas arts scene even after earning her second degree.

In the future, Boone says she would like to use theatre and film as vehicles to promote environmental awareness as well as the societal awareness of nutritional health and holistic healing. She stated that she wants to use art as a medium to “awaken people.”

As a professor, Boone aspires to bring infectious positivity into the hearts and spirits of her students. She desires to be a voice for others to realize how life-changing it can be in theirs as well. Boone is determined to be a positive force beyond the stage and in the classroom.

Shaw: I am a Junior Account Strategist at the PR/Social/Strategy/ Creative agency- Praytell. I mostly do Community Management for Logitech and Logitech brands, but I also do PR for Devils Backbone Brewery and Tito’s Vodka. My life revolves around tech and booze.

What advice would you give to current college students about the postgraduate world?

Shaw: My best advice is to be a sponge and a hand raiser- especially with internships. Let people know that you’re willing to learn and work. I think it’s important to be honest with yourself. If you’re not happy in your field- leave.

Degrees offer so much more than the obvious and always remember you don’t have to have it all together and plannedI didn’t. I took the risk of moving for a great 3-month opportunity, and it turned into a career. Take risks, be true to you and bet on yourself. I’m happy and I love what I do because I, for once, followed my own advice.

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Aggie goes from promoter to owner BREEANA DRAPER Lead Reporter

Quency Barton, a well-known, pioneer event promoter, recently opened up his first club called South Beach bar and lounge. It is located on Spring Garden.

Barton began his career as a businessman at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Barton graduated from N.C. A&T’s middle college in 2010 and decided to continue his studies at the university as a visual arts design student.

Barton’s first introduction to The Executive Team was during Welcome Week.

During this time, The Executive Team, a well-known party promotion team founded in Greensboro in 2014, was just beginning to gain prominence with college students.

The Welcome Week ambassador assigned to Barton was a member of The Executive Team. Intrigued, Barton decided to join to see what it was about.

He immediately loved it. He enjoyed his first event so much he decided to continue promoting thereafter.

Barton began to gain attention from senior members of The Executive Team including founder, Christopher Walden.

“I identified him as a shooting star

early on and I decided to take him under my wing,” Walden said.

Through 2010 and 2014, Barton learned how to promote, advertise and market. He recalled constant battles against other promotion teams on campus to see who was the best.

At the time, Twitter was increasingly becoming a major social network site.

Barton used this platform to advance the overall goals of The Executive Team. Eventually, Barton’s social media presence on Twitter aided in his success.

“I started all the gym jams and people wearing their Twitter names on their shirts,” Barton said.

Barton was also the original conductor of #AggieTrain Twitter trending topic. When people clicked on it, they would see everyone from N.C. A&T, including current students and alumni who used it. The hashtag began trending worldwide.

The Executive Team was just the start of Barton’s promoting career. They were also the beginning of many party trends around Greensboro.

Barton said, “The Executive Team was before everything. Chris told me that they helped NxLevel with their first event,” Barton said From Pre Dawns to Gym Jams, the Executive Team helped create the current party scene, and Barton was there to make it happen.

After Barton graduated from N.C.

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Quency “Que the Promoter” Barton, promoter for the Executive Team and co-owner of Southbeach bar and lounge, relaxed and reminisced for a photo in Crosby Hall.

A&T in 2014, he wanted to try what he called the “real world life” and get a job at a firm. He quickly learned that it wasn’t for him.

Barton decided to pursue his second degree in public relations at Full Sail University in 2015. Soon after, he and Walden began promoting for Sandy Bottoms, a former club in Greensboro.

Barton and Walden parted ways with Sandy Bottoms and found out months

later that the owner was selling the club.

They bought the club earlier this year. As partners, they made it a family business. It is a three-way partnership with Barton, Christopher Walden’s family, and Main Event.

In the months leading up to the grand opening of South Beach, Barton and Walden realized just how much work it takes to open up a club. They spent weeks sleeping inside South Beach to prepare for its grand opening.

The grand opening for South Beach took place over the summer on July 1, 2017. Around 600 people attended the first night event.

“The support was unbelievable and I had so many people thanking me. I’m blessed and humbled by it,” Barton expressed. South Beach has had plenty of successful events and they plan on taking over N.C. A&T’s homecoming scene this year.

For more information on Que, the Promoter and his business endeavors, follow him on social media: Twitter: QueThePromoter Personal Instagram: quethepromote Club Instagram: southbeachbargso Snapchat: quebarton www.theexecutiveteam.eventbrite. com/ Follow theCulture lead reporter, Breeana Draper on Twitter @ MizzBreeNicole.

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Is GHOE better as a student or alum?

ALLISON GILMORE Lead Reporter

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Homecoming is an event that appeals to all ages. Whether you’re 12 or 52, you will certainly have a good time.

With GHOE being the largest event in Greensboro and one of the most lit events, it raises the question: is GHOE better as a student or alumnus?

Both students and alumni are upset with the date of homecoming. This year, GHOE is on the first weekend of October instead of its usual time closer to the end of the month. Along with it being early, homecoming is also the week of midterms as well as the weekend before fall break. This could be either a good or bad thing.

Olajde Oltidoye, junior Chemistry student, said that this was his first year not going home for fall break. Students usually go home the Friday before fall break and do not return until Tuesday evening. It offers students time to see their parents, eat homecooked meals, and alleviate some stress from midterms.

With fall break following GHOE, it provides two opportunities: students can either take the two days to party more or recover from the festivities of the week.

Most students would take those two days regardless if they have class or not. This would affect the students’ grades, and even N.C. A&T’s state retention rate.

Economically speaking, GHOE is not fun for anybody. Both students and alumni spend a lot money on new outfits, tickets to events and clubs, etc.

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“For alums with a career and a job, you have the opportunity to come down and splurge. As a student you may not have it like that and it makes it harder.” said Joshua Lee, class of 2015 biomedical engineering graduate.

Students at N.C. A&T are always told to save their flex dollars for GHOE. Some even choose to save their refund check to buy new outfits and event tickets. Alumni with careers have the option to set money to the side and prepare for GHOE as if it were a trip to Miami.

Brenden Kee, 2015 Electrical Engineering graduate, begs to differ, “As an alum, you have to pay for a hotel room, food, travel, event tickets, alcohol, and so much more. I wish I could eat in the café for free!”

The only expensive tickets students have to pay for is the concert. With the swipe of their Aggie One card, students can eat off their meal plan and go to the football game for free. While it is included in tuition, it certainly feels free.

Although GHOE is only considered to be a weekend event, for students it is

a seven-day event. “Who wouldn’t want to party at their house and not clean up?” said Kee. For students, homecoming is an oncampus event from Sunday to Sunday.

From parties throughout the evening and night, there is always something to do. Even outside of university social events, there are also great networking and educational opportunities. The Journalism and Mass Communication department will be holding a Buzzfeed Networking Event on Thursday, October 5. Since GHOE is a week long occasion, it gives them the opportunity to pick and choose from which days they would rather turn up or study. Although there are perks of being a student, having to manage responsibilities along with being social is one major downside of GHOE. “We have to worry about school and still have to go back to classes. GHOE is their holiday,” Oltidoye said, referring to alumni who come to N.C. A&T for GHOE events.

Students do still have to be responsible and maintain classes. With midterms being the week of GHOE, some students may not be able to have the experience they want to. Alumni don’t have to worry about those sorts of responsibilities. They take the weekend off of work and enjoy seeing their old classmates who may have kids or even be married. Alumni get to visit their alma mater and feel as if they are a student again, without having attend class on Monday. For students, reality hits when grades and assignments are returned that define how much fun we had during GHOE.

GHOE class of 2018 Q&A JAZMIN GATHERS

Name: Jordan McAlpine Major: Graphic Design Graduation Date: May, 2018

Name: Keonia Rodgers Major: Psychology major, Entrepreneurship minor Graduation Date: May, 2018

Name: John Wilson IV Major: Finance Graduation Date: May, 2018

1. When you first came to N.C. A&T, did you know about GHOE?

1. I was completely unaware of GHOE and its culture.

1. I did not know about GHOE when I first came to A&T

2. What year was your best GHOE experience?

2. GHOE 2016 was my best experience.

2. My best GHOE experience was my freshmen year.

1. I knew nothing about GHOE and what it entailed. (Then) I begin to hear talk about GHOE, the greatest homecoming on earth. I did not know how to prepare for it.

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3. What GHOE event do you always participate in, if any?

4. Do you think GHOE lives up to the hype? Why or why not?

5. What’s one thing about GHOE that you wish you could tell your Freshman-self?

3. The Step Show. (It) carries more weight now that I have become Greek.

4. I believe GHOE does live up to the hype. In order to get the most out of GHOE you have to plan accordingly and try to go to all of the events. Lastly, GHOE is always amplified when you and your friends participate.

5. SAVE YOUR MONEY for GHOE! Also, try to go to every event; especially the on-campus ones.

6. What are you most looking forward to about this GHOE?

6. I am most looking forward to the Step Show. I am competing this year.

7. Will you come back for GHOE as an alum? If so, what’re you most looking forward to?

7. Definitely! I would be most looking forward to the young alumni parties as well as the concert and step show.

3. I always participate in attending the pep rally and the Saturday football game/tailgating.

4. GHOE is the Greatest Homecoming on Earth! Of course it lives up to the hype.

5. One thing I wish I could tell my Freshman-self about GHOE is to always be aware of your surroundings and enjoy these moments while they last.

6. I am most looking forward to congregating with my peers and spreading that Aggie Pride over the weekend.

7. I will most definitely come back for GHOE as an alum. I love being surrounded by black excellence and joyful times.

2. My GHOE has gradually gotten better each year as I get more exposed to everything A&T has to offer.

3. The Pep Rally. As a student athlete, I possess great school spirit especially for our athletics.

4. GHOE is what you make it. Some people are ok with doing a few things and others want to go to every event.

5. Meet new people and branch out more. Take more photos and videos for memories.

6. A good stress reliever for my senior year.

7. Yes, I will be going back to GHOE as an alum. My school pride does not end in my undergraduate years. It’s also good to see old friends and colleagues.

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What is happening in Venezuela?

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BRITTNAY VAN PELT Culture Editor

Venezuela was once the richest country in Latin America. The country is now suffering from an economic nightmare as citizens struggle to find basic necessities while they are gripped by an internal civil war.

It has the largest known oil-reserves in the world and was once praised worldwide for its strong democratic government, which was uncommon for Latin America.

Now it currently has the highest inflation rate in the world with 82 percent of the country’s population living in poverty. This has made basic necessities, like food and medicine, for most citizens, nearly impossible to obtain.

Over the last four years, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Venzuela has fallen 35 percent, making the country’s currency virtually worthless on the world market.

According to the Travel and Tourism report, which ranks and analyzes travel and tourism in more than 136 countries, Venezuela ranks within the top ten most dangerous countries in the world.

The shortage of basic necessities like food, water and shelter have lead to armed robbery, carjacking, kidnapping and even murder, which have become common, even daily forms of violence in the country.

Venezuela’s rapid decline can be linked to one man that has turned a once promising country into a turbulent wasteland: President Nicolas Maduro.

Maduro took office in April 2013 as the hand picked successor of former president Hugo Chávez.

Chávez was a well-loved leader in the country. During the 1990s he opposed government corruption and Venezuela’s elite for economic inequality, which was uncommon for many politicians during that time.

His message resonated with many of the country’s poor persons who helped elect him to power. The highlight of his presidency occurred in the 2000s when oil prices surged and Venezuela’s Chávez dependent economy started to boom.

Chávez used the profits from this

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industry to create many social-welfare projects. He subsidized food, improved education and created a stable national health care program. Overall, during his presidency, he reduced poverty by more than 50 percent.

Unfortunately, these programs were dependent on the booming oil industry.

This meant all these programs would become impossible to keep up if oil prices fell. When Maduro entered office, that is exactly what happened.

Since consolidating his power, Maduro has lead the country closer to authoritarian rule than ever. The beginning of this realization happened in Dec. 2015, two years after Maduro took office.

A group of opposing parties called the Democratic Unity Roundtable (MUD) won two-thirds majority in the National

Going “broke” after GHOE PRECIOUS BARNES Contributor

Nobody wants to wake up on the Monday after GHOE to realize they have overspent their funds. However, if this were to happen, there are several ways to make up for the impulsive buying of GHOE. First, determine what you need to save for and when you need to have the money. For example, after GHOE, there are still family and friends’ birthdays to be celebrated. Then, of course, there are holidays like Halloween (which means costumes and parties) and Christmas (includes gifts for friends and family).

Additionally, there are expenses for the second semester such as spring tuition, books, supplies, fees for organizations and spring break. Your needs should determine how you spend your money.

Does GHOE have you in need of quick cash? Try selling unused items such as clothes, shoes, accessories, furniture, books, and electronics. Items can be sold on eBay, Mercari, PoshMark, and other apps or through social media.

Try selling your clothes and accessories at thrift stores like Plato’s Closet. Many people forget you can get paid for getting rid of things not needed anymore.

You can also seek a temporary or seasonal job. October is the perfect time to seek a new job as many places are

looking for help during the holidays.

Sometimes all you need to do is budget your money. A successful start is creating a budget plan listing the responsibilities first then the desires.

Set an amount for each section. For the ladies, some things we can go without, such as nails and the newest, most expensive hairstyle. Braids can last up to two months with proper care.

Instead of taking those $200 braids out in three weeks, wear them another month. Instead of getting your nails done, maybe just paint them yourself.

There are tons of videos do-it-yourself (DIY) videos and tutorials available on YouTube.

Coupons are also a great way to save money. Most fast food places offer a free sandwich when you complete the survey on your receipt from a previous purchase.Some places also have apps with special offers and discounts, like McDonald’s.

Of course, don’t forget about student discounts! Some places, such as movie theatres and retail, offer loyalty programs. If you sign up for them, you can receive something free after a certain amount of purchases.

Let’s enjoy GHOE without overspending. However, if you do, don’t let that get the best of you. Do what you have to do, and hustle to get it back.

Assembly.

Terrified they would threaten his rule, Maduro quickly forced out several high profile Supreme Court justices and filled the positions with people loyal to him.

In March 2016, the Venezuelan Supreme Court stripped the National Assembly of their powers.

The ruling was overturned a few days later, but this action was an overt abuse of power that lead to the beginning of protest across the country for Maduro’s impeachment.

In July 2017, Maduro held a vote to elect a new governing body, the National Constituent Assembly. This was especially troubling because this new branch had the power to rewrite the entire constitution and replace the national assembly which would leave virtually no

opposition to Maduro’s rule in place.

Venezuelans did not have a say in whether this new assembly should exist.

They only had the option of selecting its members.

According to a DataAnalysis poll conducted in Oct. 2016, 80 percent of Venezuelans want Maduro out of office. That number has only grown exponentially since daily protest against the government in Caracas, the nation’s capital, have left dozens of protesters severely injured or killed.

Maduro has neglected his people by choosing power over the well-being of the country. He currently has an abundance of power over a country that is rapidly spiraling out of control with no one to challenge his authority.

GHOE dos and don’ts EDITORIAL STAFF The Register

Do:

Don’t:

-Go to class during the week, and get your classwork done

-Go out every night if you will not be able to get all classwork done. GHOE is not worth risking a good GPA

-Know your limit

-Walk anywhere by yourself

-Know when to leave the party, as things can escalate quickly

-Go anywhere with a stranger -Have excessive amounts of money on your person

-Carry pepper sray or something to protect yourself -”Hook up” with every person you meet (sexual health is important) -Have an alternate plan (in case plans for the night fall -Leave your friends behind through) (move as a unit during parties and events) -Notify friends and family of where you are going -Give your real name out to strangers if you are not -Get enough sleep entirely comfortable with them

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Aggies face Hornets on Saturday DERRICK WHEELER Lead Reporter

The time has come for Aggies all over to return home for The Greatest Homecoming on Earth. Thousands of people will begin to flock to Greensboro as events take place all week beginning on Sunday. Of course, the football game on saturday is the highlight of the week.

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Aggies will face the Delaware State Hornets for the 2017 homecoming game.

This will be the first homecoming game in four years alumni will not see Tarik Cohen on the field. But theres no need to worry as the Aggies are off to a great start this year entering into the homecoming game 5-0.

The Aggie offense has earned 206 points throughout five games. A stout defense for the team has only allowed 58 points. Overall, the team has proven to be the best team in the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference.

Quarterback Lamar Raynard has been razor sharp this season. The redshirt junior has earned the title of the most efficient passer in FCS football.

Raynard has completed 71 percent of his passes, throwing for 1,085 yards and 14 touchdowns., Raynard’s passer efficiency rating of 202.8 is second to University of Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield. Although just playing in nine games, Raynard led the MEAC in passer efficiency last year.

Leading the fight upfront, the Aggies have a NFL caliber offensive tackle, Brandon Parker. Parker has claimed two straight MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year Awards from 2015 and 2016.

Parker has been a major component for

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Second Quarter NCAT SCSU Johnathan Bryant/ Register The Aggies during their first home game of the season against Mars Hill

the offense, aiding the team to three straight seasons leading the conference in rushing. In the backfield, running back Marquell Cartwright leads the conference in rushing this season.

Cartwright was behind Tarik Cohen for two seasons before breaking into the starting role this season after his career high game against Morgan State.

On defense, the Aggies prove to be stout in every position. In the trenches, defensive tackle Justin Cates has been playing strong. Cates, who had to replace All-American Marquis Ragland, had a stellar performance against the 49’ers of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He picked up three sacks and four tackle for loss.

Senior Jeremy Taylor has been the rock for the Aggie defense. His 2016 season earned him First-Team All MEAC honors at linebacker. This season, Taylor is playing safety and continues to make great plays for the Aggies. In their most recent game last saturday against South Carolina State University, he notched

his second interception, and third forced fumble of the season. The Aggies have superstars on both sides of the ball, which should make this homecoming game exciting to watch.

Aggies continue their undefeated season. The Aggies have superstars on both sides of the ball, which should make this homecoming game exciting to watch.

Delaware State is the second winless team N.C. A&T has faced in the last three games. The Hornets have kept their MEAC matchups relatively close but could not come away with wins due to a lack of offense.

N.C. A&T will try to continue their prfect season as they face Delaware State. The action takes place in Aggie Stadium on Saturday, October 7th at 1 PM. Be sure to wear your Aggie gear, and bring the Aggie Pride to the Greatest Homecoming Game on Earth.

Lady Aggies to host three matches DERRICK WHELER Lead Reporter

Many events will take place on campus with the greatest homecoming on earth approaching. Three events any Aggie athletics fan would not want to miss are the Volleyball games in Moore Gym. The Lady Aggies will have a busy week as they take on Gardner-Webb, Savannah State, and South Carolina State. The three-game home series will begin Tuesday, October 3rd and end Sunday, October 8th.

The Lady Aggies are nearing an even .500 on the season. The team has been successful in their conference play, winning four of their five match ups.

Playing as a unit has helped the team tremendously. There are many spots on the stat sheet then are filled by various Lady Aggies.

Offensively, the team has been play for play with their opponents. With a total of 627 recorded kills on the season, the Aggies have fighting it out. Senior outside hitter Alyssa Pitt currently leads the team with 130 kills. Her aggressive attacks with her powerful strength are shown on the stat sheet as she also leads the team in points with 163.

Alyssa has been a major weapon for the Aggies since transferring from Radford University. Last year she recorded second on the team for kills with 120.

The Aggies have been serving the ball well, acing 118 times this season.

Freshman setter Edie Brewer leads the team with 32 aces. There are six total

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Individual Stats QB Lamar Raynard- Threw for 298 yards, completing 18/31 passes, 2 TD’s and 1 INT S Jeremy Taylor- 2 forced fumbles and 1 interception. Taylor has 2 INT,

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NCAT(3) 25 18 22 25 15

NCCU(2) 16 25 25 22 10 Team Records

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Johnathan Bryant/ Register The Lady Aggies during their first match of the season against Delaware State

Aggies who have scored double digit aces this season.

Gardner Webb has not had the best season, with a record of 7-10. The team comes in with a two game losing streak, which were against two conference foes.

Gardner Webb has faced two MEAC opponents this year, defeating both Howard and North Carolina Central University. Senior right side Kaelyn Dyson leads the Bulldogs in kills and blocks this season with 153 and 56.

Dyson will be a factor for the Aggies in their first match-up of the week.

Savannah State serves as the first of the conference play for the remainder of the season. The Tigers come to Greensboro with a 2-13 record and 0-1 in conference play. Redshirt freshman Tyran Chenault leads the team in blocks and kills. For the last of the three game

series, the Lady Aggies take on South Carolina State. This MEAC matchup should be favorable for the Aggies, as the Bulldogs have struggled piecing together their game.

South Carolina State currently holds a 1-14 record. The two schools football team just faced off in their yearly rivalry, in which A&T came out the victor. The Lady Aggies will try to repeat after the football team Sunday, October 8th. A&T has been off to a good start for the year. If the team can capitalize on these next three games, it would help excel the team in MEAC standings. Stop by Moore Gym the October 6th, and 8th to see some exciting action from the Lady Aggie Volleyball team.

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At the finish line with Chris Belcher CAMERON RIVERS Contributor

Former North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Track and Field sprinter Christian Belcher, is a great athlete and an even better human being. This summer Belcher signed a professional contract with Nike, foregoing his final year of NCAA eligibility. Over the summer, as a member of the the United State National team, Belcher competed in races across the globe in countries like Monaco and the United Kingdom. Beyond the track, he is a leader who has love for his team and the will to win. The Score had a chance to sit down with Belcher to talk about his journey and his future as a competitor.

CR: What made you decide to transfer to A&T, and what school did you come from?

CB: I was at a junior college in New York, it’s called Monroe college.

Monroe’s girls sprint coach was actually my coach for about two months, so he knew of me, but he left during my freshman year. That freshman year I ran 10.2, and then he contacted me that following year and he told me,” good job on that 10.2, you should definitely meet with Coach Ross from North Carolina A&T, you’ll

love him.” And before I could get off the phone with him, I already had Coach Ross calling me. He’s told me “yeah man I heard you had a 10.2, I just want to talk to you, show you the campus, and show you what I’m about and see if you wanna come here or not.” I said alright I’ll take the, trip and within about 24 hours he booked a plane ticket for me.

CR: So you fly down to Greensboro to meet Coach Ross what was that meeting like?

CB: About a day and a half later I came down here. They picked me up from the airport. We came out to the track where he showed me the team, showed me the facilities and he basically sat me down and said, “I promise you if you come here you’re gonna be the seed of me rebuilding

Devon James/ Register this program. We’re going to win back to back titles indoors and outdoors, I’m going to make you a NCAA champion, and you’re gonna be a professional track athlete after this.”

So I called him about a week or two later after talking to my parents about it and said, “yeah coach I’m coning to your school.” He told me. “Great!

Let’s get it done” CR: April 15th you broke North Carolina A&T’s wind sprint record, how major was that for you to break that record and do it on your home track?

CB: That was a better feeling than when I ran a 9.93 at NCAA’s just because I love running here. I didn’t think I ran it but I looked up and saw 9.9. I was so happy I started jumping around. I saw my coach and we dapped each other up. It was a cool

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experience to do it here in front of everybody I go to school with.

CR. In Sacramento for the finals, before your last race you change into your Nike uniform, was it prearranged for you to make the switch? And how did you feel?

CB: I mean there were rumors. My coach was giving me hints like, “if you do this, Nike will give you this. You could get signed next week, you could get signed in two months.” As I was warming up for the finals, I had my A&T gear on and I’m sitting there with my headphones in warming up, and I see coach walking over. He has something behind his back, but I’m not really paying attention to him. He comes over and throws something at me. I’m like “what’s this?” He said, “Nike wants you to put this on, you just signed with Nike!”

CR: What was like racing Usain Bolt in London this summer? Being that it was his last diamond league race, and it was your first?

CB: So we’re walking out and he’s behind me. He looked at me, like nudged me and was like “you nervous?” I was like “Me? Nervous?

It’s your last race old man.” He just laughed. We get out to the block he’s just dancing and vibing. He basically took the pressure off of me and everyone else.

In the endzone with Tarik Cohen JOCELYN C. JONES Score Editor

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After a year at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, former baseball player Cutter Dyals was drafted by the Atlanta BraveS 500th overall in the 17th round of the Major League Baseball Draft.

Dyals became the 19th player in N.C. A&T baseball history to be selected in the MLB Draft.

CD:How has life in the minor leagues?

CD:It’s amazing. Everyone has their job and everyone is expected to do their job. Being from a small division 1 college and getting drafted has to feel great.

CD:How did A&T prepare you for the minors?

CD:The coaching staff treated everyone like their own. We were a big family.

CD: How is it playing for the Danville Braves?

CD: It has shaped me. I am expected to do my best and if I don’t, I will face the repercussions.

CD: August 1st you recorded your 1st official win, could you describe that moment?

CD: My adrenaline was going and I felt like no one was out there. It was an unbelievable experience to win.

CD: Your ERA for the past 10 games; from July 22nd - Aug 31st , was .64 and a seasonal average of 2.05. Pretty great numbers to me. Could you explain your success in the braves organization?

CD: We have the best pitching staff in the league. I am competing against the best and know I have to be the best.

In Aggieland, Tarik Cohen is known as a legend. He’s the man who broke countless records during his four year career as a running back at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. He became the AllTime leading rusher for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and the three time league offensive player of the year, amassing many more honors and awards during his time at N.C. A&T. On April 30th, 2017, Cohen received the phone call that changed his life forever; It was the Chicago Bears calling to tell him he had been chosen as the 119th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. The Score had the chance to speak with Cohen, and talk about what his life has been like since the Draft.

JJ: When you received that phone call from the Chicago Bears telling you that they had chosen you as the 119th pick in the 2017 NFL draft, what was that feeling like?

TC: It was really a surreal moment, and I didn’t know what to expect. The main thing that was going through my mind was when do I leave? How are they gonna get in contact with me, because they didn’t even tell me when I was gonna be needed in Chicago, so that was one of the first things I was thinking of.

JJ: What was your family’s reaction?

TC: Everybody was crying, it was an emotional moment. Tears were falling, but they were tears of joy because everybody was happy.

JJ: What has life been like for you since the draft?

TC: I’ve really just been working, and adjusting. Getting into the flow of being an NFL player, doing everything that needs to be done, and just trying to make plays for my team.

JJ: What was your first ever NFL training camp like?

TC: It was good, I got to experience the game speed and see the differences between college and the NFL. It really got me adapted faster than anything

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Chicago Bears running back (#29) Tarik Cohen makes play during overtime on Sept. 24, 2017

else would have.

JJ: Speaking of training camp, I’ve watched enough seasons of Hard Knocks to know a lot of veterans like to haze the rookies. So did you experience anything like that?

TC: No my group, the running backs were pretty cool. They didn’t make us do anything too wild. We just had to get them some food sometimes, and we had to sing in front of the whole team, and tell a joke.

JJ: What did you sing?

TC: I sang Usher, confessions.

JJ: What in your opinion is a weakness, or something that you feel you need to improve upon, in your game in order to succeed in the NFL? TC: Right now I really feel like I need to work on getting stronger, pass blocking, and keep fine tuning my routes coming out of the back field.

JJ: How do you feel about the Aggie Football team this season?

TC: I’m tremendously excited for them. First game they had a good game, and I talked to a couple of my former teammates and they’re ready for this season. They are proving themselves, that they’re a good team without me.

JJ: Have you reached out to Marquell Cartwright, the man stepping into your shoes as the primary back, and given

him advice or anything?

TC: I talk to the boys all the time, especially Cartwright, because he’s one of the leaders on the team now. I just tell him to keep his head focused, and to keep the team focused. I have so much respect for him because he could have went anywhere in the MEAC, and been a starter. But Cartwright knowing that he was so talented, and he didn’t mind being a backup, because he knew what he was capable of. And that’s just amazing, and it’s a compliment to him.

JJ: How has A&T prepared you for where you are in life right now?

TC: I feel like my coaches at A&T, specifically Coach Gibbs, he prepared me mentally for this level. He used to make me run the whole offense, not just my position, so it got me prepared to play other positions when I got into the NFL. JJ: What do you expect from yourself this season? What are your goals, and your vision for this season?

TC: My goal right now is to get on the field and make plays for my team.

Be accountable, and just to make myself a household name coming off of my rookie season. And just to have fun with it, and enjoy this experience.

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Rick Pitino out due to FBI investigation BRITTANY PRICE Contributor

“Coach 2” is how the federal government refers to the highest paid NCAA coach in an investigation that has rocked the collegiate basketball world.

Rick Pitino, longtime Louisville Basketball coach, is at the forefront of a bribery ring that the FBI says includes fraud and corruption to recruit high school players to play for the school.

Adidas, the Fortune 500 sports apparel company who sponsors Louisville, allegedly provided the funds for Pitino and his staff to lure recruits into signing with their program. Throughout their three-year investigation, the FBI says they have collected mounting evidence that implicates coaches, related officials, and an apparel executive to the bribery ring.

The spotlighted recruit in question is Brian Bowen, an Indiana high school basketball star, who allegedly accepted a $100,000 bribe from Louisville, in exchange for playing for the university.

Bowen made an unofficial visit to Louisville on May 29, just five days before announcing his decision to play there.

The red flags started popping up when phone records were observed during the early summer of Pitino making three phone calls to Jim Gatto, an Adidas Executive, right before Bowen made his sudden last-minute decision to play at Louisville.

After Bowen’s announcement, Pitino stated how easy it had been to acquire

on coaches being paid tens of thousands of dollars to manipulate NBA-bound players in the direction of “sports agents, financial advisers and apparel companies.”

Louisville has now placed Pitino on unpaid administrative leave but Pitino’s lawyers released a statement saying that Pitino has been “effectively fired”. Louisville’s Athletic Director, Tom Jurich, was also put on paid leave.

Pitino maintains his innocence through his attorney, Stephen Pence, who denies his client had anything to do with the allegations and would not clarify if Pitino was under federal investigation.“We’re cooperating, and Tribune News Service we’ll continue to cooperate with the Former Louisville head basketball coach Rick Pitino during NCAA tournament in U.S. attorneys on this,” Pence said.

Bowen, a five-star small forward has March, 2017 been ousted by the school. him. “I had an AAU director call me with a higher number”. This made Louisville’s head basketball coach and ask me if I’d be interested in a Adidas raise the original smaller amount Rick Pitino had already been suspended player. I saw him against another great for assurance of Bowen’s commitment to by the NCAA for the first five Atlantic player from Indiana. I said,Yeah, I’d Louisville.

Coast Conference games this season, be really interested. They had to come So far, 10 people have been arrested following an investigation into the in unofficially, pay for their hotel, pay on charges from conspiracy to wire program’s basketball escorts case. for their meals. We spent zero dollars fraud. Four college assistant coaches Rick Pitino has won two national recruiting a five-star athlete who I loved have also been arrested, including championships, reached seven Final when I saw him play. In my 40 years of Auburn’s Chuck Person, Oklahoma Fours and has 770 victories. With coaching, this is the luckiest I’ve been.”

State’s Lamont Evans, Arizona’s Louisville he has 28 NCAA wins and The FBI bugged a Las Vegas hotel Emanuel “Book” Richardson and three Final Four appearances. However, room in July with cameras, where University of Southern California’s Tony Lousville may have to vacate their Final they learned that Pitino called Gatto to Bland.

Four appearances, and NCAA victories. guarantee that Louisville would acquire The U.S. Attorney’s Office for In the the meantime, the University of Bowen in a bidding war against another the Southern District of New York, Lousiville has moved on, naming David school. Christian Dawkins, a sports presented charges for the 10 in a Padgett as the new interim head coach. agent, was documented declaring that Tuesday press conference, describing a rival school, also sponsored by an the scheme as the “dark belly” of college athletic apparel company, was “coming basketball. The complaint concentrates

NBA off-season major moves DEON JOYCE & JOCELYN C. JONES Contributor, Score Editor

As a thrilling finish to this summer’s incredible off-season, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN Senior NBA insider, Dwyane Wade cleared waivers and signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers to reunite with LeBron James.

This off-season of the National Basketball Association, (NBA), has drawn major headlines all summer from Paul George being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Lonzo Ball getting drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, to Kyrie Irving requesting a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers.

There have been many All-Star players signing to teams that have NBA fans going crazy. But the bigger question remains, will these All-Star teams be enough to beat the reigning 2017 NBA Champions the Golden State Warriors.

Due to the many moves this offseason, there are a few teams who will have a fighting chance.

Starting in the Western Conference, All Star Shooting Guard Jimmy Butler joins a young talented Minnesota Timberwolves squad. Minnesota has emerging young stars in Karl AnthonyTowns and Andrew Wiggins, and the signing of a decent point guard in Jeff Teague can make this team into a title contending team.

But this team will take some time to get to that level, probably two or three seasons to become true contenders.

Towns and Wiggins haven’t touched the ceiling of their full potential, this will take time. But with the addition of Butler, he will be able to provide mentorship, and leadership for a young team. Also, the team must improve on their outside shooting as well.

Another team that might give the Warriors a fight is the Houston Rockets.

They already have a superstar guard in James Harden who was second in

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Dwayne Wade and LeBron James play against each other last season. Wade and James will be reunited in Cleveland this upcoming season

the Most Valuable Player, MVP, voting for the 2016-2017 season. In addition, the Rockets signed veteran All-Star Point Guard Chris Paul. The signing of Chris Paul takes some of the pressure off James Harden’s shoulders, now he will not have to be the primary ball handler and he can go back to his natural position at shooting guard. Even though this was a great addition for the Rockets, the question still remains, is this enough firepower to compete with the Warriors?

The Warriors have two superstars and four all stars on their team, how the Rockets will match with that will be a major concern for them entering into their season.

The team with arguably the biggest off-season is the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder received two major players in superstar small forward Paul George and a veteran All Star small forward in Carmelo Anthony to accompany the reigning MVP point guard, Russell Westbrook. These additions open up more opportunities

for Westbrook who is usually double teamed throughout the season. George and Anthony are reliable scorers, so Westbrook doesn’t have to do it on his own this season.

The only issue with this team is that Westbrook, George, and Anthony usually have the ball in their hands most of the game, but now they’re all on the same team. They must learn how to have fluid ball movement, and fully trust one another and then can they compete with the Warriors.

Whatever team has LeBron James on the roster will always be a championship contender. LeBron James is arguably the best player in the league and working on his 8th straight finals appearance.

When All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving demanded a trade, people thought the Cavaliers wouldn’t have the firepower to be a contender, but, the team ended up getting better. Cleveland received; an All-Star point guard in Isaiah Thomas, a shutdown defender in Jae Crowder, a very skilled point guard in Derrick Rose,

Interested in writing for the Score?

Come to The A&T Register’s contributors’ meeting held on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in GCB 328A and an all-star veteran in Dwayne Wade, a four for one special.

Now that the Cavaliers have a great starting five and a great back up five for this seasons campaign, their only problem is that they have to learn how to play together to be a contender. And if they can learn how to gel, and play together as a unit, they will give the Warriors all they can handle.

The regular NBA season comes with a lot of surprises as well as injuries, trades, attitudes, break out players and suspensions, but this season will be one that you don’t want to miss.

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Preview of GHOE Comedy Show

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BRITTNEY PRICE Contributor

The Wayans’ youngest brother, a Saturday Night Live alumnus, and Mr. Hip Hop Squares are who North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is featuring to help celebrate its Greatest Homecoming on Earth.

Marlon Wayans, Jay Pharaoh, and DeRay Davis are slated to perform at the school’s annual homecoming comedy show. “Fifty Shades of Funny”, the show’s theme, is a play off Wayans’ parody movie “Fifty Shades of Black”.

Wayans is the youngest of his famous family of 10 siblings and has had a massive career beginning with his breakout movie, Mo Money, in 1992.

That same year, Wayans starred with his brothers on the variety show, In Living Color, before acquiring costarring with brother, Shawn, in The Wayans’ Brothers from 1995 to 1999.

He also co-wrote and was featured in the movie, Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in The Hood, as Loc-Dog. The birth of the Scary Movie franchise began in 2000, and has made over $895 million worldwide.

He then went on to write, direct, and/or star in other productions including White Chicks, The 6th Man, Little Man, Norbit, Thugaboo, Six Degrees, and Fifty Shades of Black.

Wayans has a new hit-comedy series on NBC called Marlon that started

in the late summer, where he plays a divorcee dad of two who tries to stay friends with his ex-wife for the sake of the kids. The show has been renewed for a second season. He has also just recently come to an agreement with Netflix for an upcoming comedy special.

Hailing from Virginia, Jay Pharaoh is known for his impressions and was on the long-running sketch-comedy and variety show, Saturday Night Live, for 6 seasons. He began doing stand-up when

he was 15 and once toured with the lategreat comedian, Charlie Murphy.

He then became popular from performing his impressions of celebrities, such as Will Smith, Jay-Z, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Denzel Washington. He has also appeared in the films, Lola Versus, Ride Along, and Balls Out. Pharaoh is the star of the up-coming Showtime show, White Famous, that is based on the life of Jamie Foxx and

has also been working on a follow- up rap album to his The Resurrection EP, released in 2014.

DeRay Davis won the Comedy Central Laugh Riots Competition and hasn’t looked back since. Shortly after touring with Cedric the Entertainer, Davis began to star in small roles until he met Ice Cube. Ice Cube slated him to star as “Ray Ray” in the movies, Barbershop and Barbershop 2. Davis went on to appear in other movies, such as Semi-Pro, 21 Jump Street, Jumping the Broom, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Meet the Blacks, and All Eyez on Me. Davis has also acquired roles and appearances on television including My Wife and Kids, Reno 911, Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out, Entourage and Empire.

He started hosting game shows in 2014 with Mind of a Man on the Game Show Network. He is currently hosting a revival of Hip Hop Squares on VH1, that is produced by Ice Cube.

DeRay Davis is replacing comedian Tiffany Haddish at the comedy show after a scheduling conflict caused her to cancel.

Student tickets are sold out but general admission tickets are still on sale for $25.50.

The event takes place on Tuesday, October 3 at 8pm at the Corbett Sports Center on Benbow Road.

Preview of GHOE concert DENVER LARK Contriubtor

GHOE is here and it is even bigger than ever. This year’s homecoming concert will featuremany headlining artist all from Atlanta, GA. These industries hottest artist include Gucci Mane, Migos and YFN Lucci. Gucci Mane has come back on the scene with not only a new album, but features, an autobiography, an engagement, and a new clothing line. Migos continues to “trend set” with the Culture II follow up of January’s Culture, the group’s first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200. This spawned the number 1 single ‘Bad and Boujee’ as well as hits such as ‘T-Shirt’ and ‘Slippery’. Of course, we couldn’t YFN Lucci. YFN

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AggieAlumni:WhereAreTheyNow?

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BRODRICKWILLIAMSANDDANIELLEFAISON Scene Editor/Contributor

Life after college could be very overwhelming, many college graduates are clueless about what direction they are headed. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Alumni are the epitomide of greatness, I had the pleasure in intervewing a few recent graduates and they are honored to share their advice about life after graduation.

Is life after graduation as glamrious as it seem?

Niyah Brooks, Class of 2017, Ketchum, Publicist.

“I chose to work in Public Relations because of how broad it is. As a child I had a great love for Oprah. After discovering that she majored in Communications in college, I decided to do the same. At first I was unsure of which concentration to chose, but after looking into different careers in the Communications field I felt that Public Relations was the best fit. It can be applied to any company imaginable.

I am inspired by Public Relations to be representation for people of color.

The field isn’t diverse, and that is why you see some culturally insensitive campaigns come to fruition. I hope to create a pipeline for other people of color, so we can have a larger voice in how brands communicate to us..”

Gitory Bartell, Class of 2014, Freelance Producer “Some pros of working behind the scenes is the chance to be able to

dibble and dabble in different areas of production and be able to see how things work like stage layout, renders (basically a layout of what areas will be shown on camera) tech vans (where are the graphics and TelePrompTer is ran.

Con would be everyone may not be as friendly because behind the scenes is the real deal evenly takes pride in the piece of work that they do. So it’s normal to here “Move out the way” or “shutup, we’re live”. To a person that’s been working in production that may be normal, but to a newcomer it could be a bit intimidating.

Also the hours can be very long! You’ll get a call time to start but you may never know what that wrap time will be.”

Kourtney Pope, Class of 2016, Eloquii, Customer Experience & Social Media Specialist Marcus Gladden currently as well as a native of Charlotte, NC a Criminal Justice graduate class of 2010 is protecting and serving his community as North Carolina State Trooper. On paper Gladden appears that his path was always in Criminal Justice; especially since after

graduation Gladden began working as a correctional officer. Exceling through the criminal justice field and making the necessary steps to continue to grow with in Gladden wants graduating seniors to learn “Do not limit yourself when applying for jobs. Apply Apply Apply!

Even if you feel you’re not qualified, apply! The worst thing that could happen is you’re not hired.” Believing in yourself is the main thing you have to do in school as well as after, regardless what it is.

Felicia Lawrence a native of Chicago, IL a Journalism and Mass Communications class of 2012 graduate knows to well. Excelling as a TV Host and New Personality in Chicago for WCIU, Lawrence is one of three host of “The Jam TV Show”. As things are looking good for Lawrence now she wasn’t always certain what exactly she would be doing. Attending an HBCU was something that she would do seeing there are 2 HBCU graduates in her family. Striving in her current career field Lawrence wants students to know that it requires work. Urging students to “Start

freshman year looking for experiences in your major. And try everything! Don’t shy away from news. If you learn how to do news as a producer, writer, reporter; you can do almost anything in the broadcast industry. News is a gateway.

Get good at it and you can take over the world.”