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Many people think that Feb. 14 is the day of love. On that special day, we shower our loved ones with gifts and tokens of gratitude. However, the holiday we celebrate today has changed drastically over time. It was not a holiday created by card companies, nor is it an original American holiday, despite the misconceptions of many. While many people use this day as a celebration of their love, Valentine’s Day started off as something much different than what we know it to be today. There are several theories as to why Valentine’s Day is what it is today. While no expert can say 100 percent that one theory is more accurate than another, there are some that are more accepted than others. One such theory is that Valentine’s Day was originally a pagan festival that would start off with an animal sacrifice. Women, in an attempt to be fertile for the upcoming year, would allow the men to beat them with the skin and blood of the animal for ritual purposes. The women selected would become the men’s sex slaves for the year. In an effort to Christianize the holiday, Pope Gelasius de See Valentine’s DaY on Page 2

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Though Dr. Sullivan Welborne may no longer be the Vice Chancellor, there has been a lot of interest in his position, and the search committee has narrowed the candidate pool down to five. The requirements for the position were listed as “master’s degree required, Ph.D preferred.” Junior Class President Wayne Kimball Jr. is one of the few students on the search committee. “We started out with 40 applicants and we did a prescreening of the 40 applicants based on the qualifications that were listed. After the screening we cut it down to around  See V.chancellor on Page 2

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he New Orleans Saints made franchise history in Miami, Fl. on Sunday, Feb. 7, when they won their first Super Bowl title. The win seemed bleak in beginning stages as they trailed the Indianapolis Colts by 10 going into the half. Although their defense was able to contain Peyton Manning and the Colts high-powered offense, they were only able to muster 6 first half points in the first half. As a mean to accommodate students to fellowship while watching Super Bowl XLIV, the Student Union Advisory Board and the Senior and Freshmen Classes hosted a watch party in the Stallings Ballroom Sunday night. “This was for the students who are on campus who may not have a place to go, or transportation to get there,” said senior liberal studies major and Student Union Advisory Board President Dominique Trent. “Here they have a place to socialize, network, and watch a momentous event such as the Super Bowl.” For those watching in Stallings, pizza, drinks, and other snacks were provided as they watched the big game on two large projector screens at both ends of the room.

“I wanted to come out here to socialize and interact with my friends,” said sophomore mechanical engineering major Aaron Goulbourne. “That, and watch the Saints win since my Eagles didn’t make it.” During the game, the Colts seemed to have the Saints right where they wanted them, up by a point in the fourth quarter with possession of the ball. A missed field goal by kicker Matt Stover gave the Saints the ball with excellent field position. Huge excitement overtook the room when the Saints scored a touchdown on the ensuing possession and converted on a two-point attempt to take a seven-point lead. Even more emotion spun about when Manning did the unexpected, and threw an interception for a touchdown to seal the game. “Oh my God, I cannot believe he just did that,” said sophomore public relations major Steven Franklin. “I was going for the Colts and that play shouldn’t have happened.” Almost 300 students filled up the ballroom rooting for the Saints, Colts, or neither of the teams. “I love watching the Super Bowl,” said sophomore psychology major Brandi Easterwood.  See saints on Page 2

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North Carolina A&T has put a new system in place for the crime log, or the blotter. The blotter is where the criminal activities that occur on campus are logged and that information is accessible to the public. In the last few weeks, there has been a noted decrease in the information included on the blotter. According to Police Chief Glenn Newell, there were several reasons for the change. One of the main reasons is that the blotter was not supposed to give the amount of information that it had been releasing to the public. “By law, the only thing we are supposed to give is what is in the current system.” Chief Newell stated in an interview. The new system was incorporated in November of last year and it eliminated the narrative section of the blotter. That portion had a lengthy summary of any incident that had occurred on campus. According to a North Carolina General Statue, the following information is considered public record: the time, date, location and nature of a crime. Nowhere in the statue does it state that there has to be an actual description of the events. The narration that had previously been included in the blotter was only supposed to be seen by a select few in the administration and not by the campus community as a whole. “Some of the cases featured were of ongoing investigations and should never have had the narrative released,” Chief Newell said. The printed narration could have affected the results of the case. The new format can actually be seen at most universities in the country. In fact the Chief stated that prior to the change in the system, A&T was not compatible with the way the blotter is run on other collegiate level systems. While The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s crime log is online and appears to have a better description of incidents, the system is the same as the one at A&T. In addition to the crime log, they also have a “Cam See Blotter on Page 2

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Committee narrows candidate pool for Vice Chancellor down to five

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clared February 14 as Valentine’s Day. He changed the tradition and forced men to select saints instead of young girls. It was believed that people would imitate the saints for the rest of the year, instead of using them as sex slaves. These matches would typically end in marriage. Another theory that builds upon the first one is that Valentine’s Day was based on a defiant Roman priest who lived in the 3rd century AD. His name was Father Valentine. The ruler at that time was Claudius II. Claudius was a vicious ruler whose battles required for the men to leave behind their young families for long periods of time. This resulted in a military that was full of half-hearted men. In order to keep this army focused on war and destruction, he banished marriage all together. Father Valentine found this unjust and continued to marry young couples in secrecy. Eventually he was discovered and put in prison and sentenced to death by Claudius II. However, young couples that he had secretly wed passed his cell and handed him flowers and notes through the bars as symbols of their gratitude. The story continues and says that Father Valentine fell in love with the jailer’s daughter and on February

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pus Alerts” update on their website. This gives a more detailed account of a crime or of suspects in the hopes that the UNCG community can aid in identifying those involved in a crime. A&T’s Police Chief explained that we also have an alert system in which detailed information is told to the A&T campus. According to the Chief, there has yet to be a case needing public assistance in solving since the new system was set up. Winston Salem State University recently changed their system as well. However instead of joining the system that A&T is currently on, Winston Salem is now on the system A&T was previously on. It was an opposite situation before the new changes to the system took effect.

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14, the day he was executed, he passed the young girl a note and signed it “From Your Valentine”. This is believed to be where the tradition of giving gifts and cards as symbols of love come from. Although this may or may not be the complete origins to the holiday, many people have shown that the origins will not effect their Valentine’s Day. Jamin Guinyard, a sophomore GCS: Printing and Publishing major, said “I find the history interesting, however it will not stop me from celebrating it the same way I always have.” However, not everyone seems to be unaffected by the origins of Valentine’s Day. Taylor Martin, a sophomore professional theatre major, felt that “the history shows that the holiday was actually founded on true love and marriage instead of gifts. That gives me a whole new outlook on it.” As previously stated, no expert is 100 percent sure to where the idea came from. However, the holiday has undeniably changed over the years.

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V-Day: A&T students Spring career fair coming soon express love or hate

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“Valentine’s Day is overrated. It’s not as big a deal as it used to be. The whole concept is kind of dead. It just doesn’t feel much like Vday this year, maybe because of the weather.” -Jon Dowd-Smith, junior Business Management “I love Valentine’s Day!! Nothing against it; however, one shouldn’t have to wait until the 14th of February to express his/her love for anyone.” -Chrystal Herron, junior JOMC “It’s a marketing ploy. A lot of people don’t even know the meaning. What’s so signiﬁcant about Feb. 14? Why is it an unwritten rule to express love on this particular day?” -Dominic Jones, senior Computer Sided Design “It’s a made-up holiday for the ﬂower and the candy industry. But I still celebrate it. Either way, I still celebrate without a valentine. -Makeda Kirby, junior Chemistry & Psychology

“I honestly am not for V-day. I don’t agree with dedicating just one day to show how much someone means to you. That should be done every day you have a chance to spend with that person.” -Quanna Inman, senior Technology education

“I love V-day because I think sometimes we forget to show the ones we love appreciation. Everyone thinks it’s about boyfriends/girlfriends but my parents always get me something.” -Sylvia Obell, Register Reporter

“I don’t mind Valentine’s day. If I have one that’s cool. But if I don’t I’m not pressed or upset by it. My grandmother always sends me something, so she’s always my valentine.” -Jasmine Johnson, News Editor

Aggies should be preparing their resumes, ironing their best clothes and doing their company research for the 2010 Spring Career Fair on Feb. 18. Cynthia Downing, assistant director for career counseling programs, said students can expect to interact with about 227 representatives from over 85 employers willing to offer advice to students about marketing themselves in the professional environment, as well as looking to hire students for full-time and part-time positions, co-ops and internships. Downing also said that at least 20 of the 85 companies will be looking for students in any discipline. “It’s a matter of what you want to do with your degree and your degree can more than likely ﬁt within some aspect of those 20 companies,” said Downing. “So, it’s up to the student to determine what they really want to do and based on what they want to do, that’s what they need to go and communicate to the employers. “They need to sell their skills, their qualiﬁcations, and their degree to those employers. We send invitations out to all disciplines. It’s not just one particular set, not just for engineering, not just for business … [The career fair] is for every area within the campus setting as far as the majors. It’s a matter of who decides to accept that invitation and who decides to come,” Downing said. Downing emphasized that employers are looking

for more than one particular discipline because one company cannot operate with one discipline. She said in her experience with recruiters, it is important for students to communicate how they can benefit the company, not only through their resume but through their personal presentation as well. For students who are seriously pursuing an employment or internship opportunity, Downing had several tips for landing the job. 1. Make sure that you have a well-developed resume, that’s going to be key. 2. Make sure your communication skills are up to par. Know how to sell yourself, your skills, your qualifications and how to communicate intelligently with that employer to brand yourself and sell yourself. 3. Do your research. Look up the companies that are coming. Know what type of opportunities are available at that company, and not just what they say they are looking for when they come to the fair, but what type of positions are at that company. 4. Network and get to know the representatives at the fair and get to know people in general. A lot of positions may not be advertised. There may be behind-the-scenes type positions that are not posted, but because you have connections, the opportunity may become open for you. 5. Use all of your avenues and all of your resources. Use the career fairs, use AggieLink for employment opportunities, the Web site (www. careerserv.ncat. edu), eLeads and organizations that you belong to. Utilizing the Office of Career Services will offer several ways you can gain employment in

addition to a career fair. 6.Attend national conferences and programs. There are programs and conferences, such as leadership programs sponsored by large companies such as Cargill and Nestle, which students can also attend to better their chance for employment. Students attend these programs, go through an interview process and if companies are interested in a student they can extend an offer to that company. Downing encourages students to preview the career fair brochure at the career services Web site and to prepare answers to potential interview questions, as well as preparing questions of their own for the companies. “The career fair is a great one-stop location to get your name out there to employers, to network and to sell yourself,” said Downing. “Of course. be dressed for success and have your resume together. Once they start to see all the wealth of students that are here at A&T, you will start to find companies bringing more recruiters to hire other disciplines as well.” While the Office of Career Services encourages students of every discipline to attend the Spring Career Fair, the staff is also preparing for the Education and Arts and Sciences Expo (EASE) on March 16. The EASE is a career fair targeting employers who hire more of the students within the education field and arts and sciences disciplines. There are currently more than 25 organizations already signed up for EASE, but Downing and the rest of the career services staff and other departments are projecting more confirmations soon.

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Fourteen-month-old Abigail Charlot survived Haiti’s cataclysmic earthquake but not its miserable aftermath. Brought into the capital’s General Hospital with fever and diarrhea, little Abigail literally dried up. “Sometimes they arrive too late,” said Dr. Adrien Colimon, the chief of pediatrics, shaking her head. The second stage of Haiti’s medical emergency has begun, with diarrheal illnesses, acute respiratory infections and malnutrition beginning to claim lives by the dozen. And while the half-million people jammed into germbreeding makeshift camps have so far been spared a contagiousdisease outbreak, health officials fear epidemics. They are rushing to vaccinate 530,000 children against measles, diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough. “It’s still tough,” said Chris Lewis, emergency health coordinator for Save the Children, which by Tuesday had treated 11,000 people at 14 mobile clinics in Port-au-Prince, Jacmel and Leogane. “At the moment we’re providing lifesaving services. What we’d like to do is to move to provide quality, longer-term care, but we’re not there yet.” Haiti’s government raised the death toll for the Jan. 12 earthquake to 230,000 on Tuesday — the same death toll as the 2004 Asian tsunami. Communications Minister Marie-Laurence Jocelyn Lassegue said she expects the toll to rise as more bodies are counted, and noted the number does not in-

clude bodies buried privately by funeral homes or families. The number of deaths not directly caused by the quake is unclear; U.N. officials are only now beginning to survey the more than 200 international medical aid groups working out of 91 hospitals — most of them just collections of tents — to compile the data. Some 300,000 people are injured. At Port-au-Prince’s General Hospital, patients continue arriving with infections in wounds they can’t keep clean because the street is their home. The number of amputees, estimated at 2,000 to 4,000 by Handicap International, keeps rising as people reach Port-au-Prince with untreated fractures. Violence bred of food shortages and inadequate security is also producing casualties. Dr. Santiago Arraffat of Evansville, Ind., said he treats several gunshot wounds a day at General Hospital. “People are just shooting each other,” he said. “There are fights over food. People are so desperate.” Nearly a month after the quake, respiratory infections, malnutrition, diarrhea from waterborne diseases and a lack of appropriate food for young children may be the biggest killers, health workers say. Part of the problem is ignorance. Abigail’s mother, 20-year-old Simone Bess, waited a week after her child fell ill to bring her in, Colimon said. Colimon ushered Bess into an adjacent tent when it became clear the Swiss doctors trying to hydrate and keep her child breathing would fail. Bess screamed in agony and crumpled to the paving stones when

she heard. “Please give me my child!” she wailed. “My one and only child. Tell them to do something for her! Tell them to wake her up!” Twenty yards away, the child’s father, James Charlot, curled up against a wall, shaking with grief. A shortage of medical equipment and spotty electrical power — service has been restored to about 20 percent of Port-auPrince — have worsened the medical emergency. A respirator might have saved Abigail, Colimon said. But the hospital has none. Nor does it have electrocardiogram machines. The sweltering heat inside the pediatric tent may also have been a factor. “This whole tent — all (the infants inside) are dried up because it’s so hot in there,” said Willow Walsh-Hughes, of Draper, Utah, a nurse who hugged and stroked Bess as her child’s life slipped away. The wire-thin Bess had stopped lactating after the quake, Walsh-Hughes said. Because breast-feeding is the best way to avoid infant diarrhea, a mother’s ability to lactate can determine a baby’s survival. At another General Hospital tent, Farah Paul, 16, held her acutely malnourished daughter Roselande. Doctors said the wan-looking, 4-month-old baby was coughing and not gaining weight. Paul said her breast milk dried up the day of the quake, even before she learned that her sister, mother and aunt had been killed in the disaster. Doctors said Paul had given the baby porridge and bananas, food the child could not digest. Acute child malnutrition is

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only expected to worsen until the summer harvest in August, said Mija Ververs, a UNICEF child nutrition expert. Ververs said that while shock and trauma can cause a mother to stop lactating, it is a myth that hungry women can no longer breast-feed. “Little infants are like parasites in a way. No matter how little the mother gets herself, she is always able to nourish a child,” Ververs said. She noted that breast-feeding provides the best nutritional chance for babies in a crisis such as Haiti’s and protects against disease by helping them build immunity. Powdered infant formula is a terrible idea, doctors say, because mothers living in tent camps have limited access to clean water and are unable to sterilize bottles. Forty-seven percent of Haiti’s population of more than 9 million is under age 18. The Caribbean country has the Western Hemisphere’s highest birth rate and its highest child and maternal mortality rates. Haiti also has the hemisphere’s highest malnutrition rate — with some 17,500 children under age 5 acutely malnourished even before the quake, according to UNICEF. At a Save the Children clinic west of the capital, about 30 people stood in line for help. Camp residents subsisting in part on plantains from an adjacent grove said two adults and five children died of starvation there last week. A clinic doctor, Nermie Augustin, said she was seeing a lot of infants with diarrhea. A mother of five, Janina Desir, said her children were barely getting one meal a day.

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TOKYO (AP) — Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world’s largest automaker. “I apologize for causing trouble and worries for many customers over the quality and safety of Toyota,” President Akio Toyoda said at a press conference Tuesday in Tokyo. “We sincerely acknowledge safety concerns from our customers,” he said. “We have decided to recall as we regard safety for our customers as our foremost priority.” The recall is the latest blow to Toyota Motor Corp., which is in the midst of recalling more than 7 million vehicles worldwide because of problems with floor mats, which can trap gas pedals, and faulty gas pedals that are slow to return to the idle position. The Prius wasn’t part of those recalls. There have been about 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads. The delay doesn’t indicate a brake failure. The company says the problem can be fixed by reprogramming the software that controls the braking system.

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Valentine’s Day: A&T needs a better snow plan The Love/Hate Holiday

All around the world people are anxious for the lovable holiday of Valentine’s Day. Some wish for that lonely pathetic day to rush by, while other “lovey-dovey” couples wish for it to last as long as possible. Why is this day celebrated with so much love and hate? Perhaps it is because this day reminds people of that insufferable heartbreak they had to endure, and of something that is no longer in existence. Maybe it also reminds those of how powerful love can be, and the time spent with that special someone is all that is longed for on this special day. Valentine’s Day is a day of love, no matter if one is currently in that blissful state of mind, or if one wishes it never existed; February 14 is the day for the lovers. It is no shocker that society has its idea of what Valentine’s Day consists of: roses, teddy bears, candy, cards, and sex. With these factors held so high in everyone’s minds, how is one really supposed to feel about this day approaching? Should this day hold much value when it comes to determining the status of one’s relationship, or should it just be a day where a guy is revealing his long time crush to a young lady? Either way, there will be countless opinions about this holiday. Kristen Lee, a sophomore pre-law major, has a valentine, and she views Valentine’s Day as a holiday that is meant to be more than a few dollars spent on a teddy bear. “Since society has made it such a superficial day, it is only good or enjoyable if you are with someone, or have a special valentine,” she said. This will be Lee’s first time having a “real” valentine, so she is looking forward to this day, and what will come from it. February 14th does not mean a day of teddy bears and sweet candy for Lee, instead she simply wants a day that means something. “As long as the person has put thought into it, that is all I need. Something that we would not do on a regular day, kind of special, would be nice.” One may think a male’s perspective of Valentine’s day

w o u l d consist of buying a few teddy bears, maybe some candy, and of course sex. (At ASHLEY least that is what I Vaughn think most college males think about when it comes to Valentine’s Day.) To my surprise many guys enjoy putting a smile on that lady’s face of whom they have a crush on, or for their longtime girlfriend; this is a day for them to earn brownie points. Denzel Wynn, a freshman architectural engineering major, is one of those guys who enjoys pleasing his valentine. “Valentine’s Day is a good day, it’s a day for people to feel a sense of love, regardless if they are in a relationship or not.” Wynn is a guy who likes to wine and dine his ladies. When asked what would be his ideal Valentine’s Day he replied, “I just want to make her happy, I would try and look nice for her, take her to the mall to pick out an outfit, take her to her favorite restaurant. Basically I’d want to cater to her.” Valentine’s Day is a day for both involved, to show their appreciation for one another. If a relationship is not yet established, this is a day for one to open the door of opportunities. If a relationship is established then Valentine’s Day is simply a day for the couple to reiterate their love for one another in a special way. I say Valentine’s Day should occur more than once a year, in a relationship that holiday should transpire ever so often; showing appreciation and love never gets old. But for those single persons out there who are dreading the holiday that is vastly approaching, via Twitter, Rev. Run said it best: “If you are single, and Valentine’s Day seems depressing, you are close to your breakthrough! Great desire is the first step.”

N.C. A&T was completely unprepared for the snowstorm that hit Greensboro Friday, Jan. 29. We knew it was coming, yet took no preparation. The professors didn’t go over their “snow day” policies, leaving students confused on what to do if it did, in fact, snow. Do we just pause everything until the next class? Do we continue along with the syllabus? Do we e-mail the homework in? None of these questions were answered in any of my classes. Some students got penalized due to the confusion. Others had to stuff a week’s worth of work into one night. The MWF 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. classes didn’t meet all week! Some prior preparations should have been made to lessen the load we all got when we got back into class. Another major problem was the communication from the university on the closings and delays. Aggie Alert was designed to help bridge the communication gap between the university and students, yet it did nothing but cause more confusion. Other colleges informed their students that classes were cancelled the night before; A&T students were left to speculate until the morning of. I signed up for the Aggie

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Alert text messages, and I wouldn’t get text messages saying classes were cancelled until one or two hours before 8 a.m. class-

es were to start. On Feb. 1 I didn’t even get a text until 7:30am. That is just ridiculous. Those students who have 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. classes are up and getting ready by 6 a.m. and 7 a.m., only to find out those classes are canceled moments before they leave. That is especially so for the students who don’t have Aggie Alert on their cell phones. Everybody can’t check their e-mail every minute to make sure classes aren’t canceled. Decisions need to be made the night before. Last week there was a delay or cancellation every day except Thursday. A lot of this could have been avoided if the university would have handled things better. I know the South doesn’t normally get a lot of snow, but that doesn’t mean we should be unprepared when it

does. The most snow we got was 8 inches, and that is no reason for things to be at a standstill. The conditions of the roads after the first snowfall were terrible. If we had plowed the roads periodically throughout the weekend — instead of waiting until Monday and Tuesday — things wouldn’t have been as bad. You do not wait three to four days to plow the roads and shovel the sidewalks. The longer you wait, the harder it is to get off. On top of that, it’s dangerous for the students who live on campus. It also makes no sense to leave piles of snow in the parking lot that take up parking spaces when we already have a parking issue here on campus. Speaking of dangerous, let’s talk about how on Saturday Jan. 30, the day after the snowstorm, when the electricity went off in Village 4. I live in Village 4. We were already snowed in because the university didn’t plow anything. Then add no lights, no heat, spoiling food in the fridge, and a closed cafeteria. What were they trying to do to us? As usual, we got no Aggie Alert informing us of anything that was being done to fix the problem. The electricity came back on

about two hours later. I personally didn’t wait because I know how long it normally takes the lights to come back on without the roads being covered with snow. I along with a few others decided to risk my life and abandon campus to seek food and shelter. That may sound a little dramatic, but I’m serious. We had to drive on unplowed icy roads to get to Food Lion — where I found a number of A&T students shopping — so we could get something to eat and then to one of the nearby apartment complexes to stay. Those who stayed on campus were left with no electricity or heat for way too long. Overall last week was just a mess. A&T cannot control the weather, but we can control how we prepare and handle things when bad weather hits. There is no reason why our safety should be put at risk. There is no reason why our grades should be in jeopardy due to lack of preparation. There is no reason why we should be left in confusion day after day for a week straight. A&T needs to come up with a better plan of attack. I hope it will happen before the next snowstorm hits.

Let’s talk about hoes and hip-hop What has happened to women in the hip-hop community? How did we go from hearing ladies sing about “Ladies First,” to now watching women openly and willfully exploit their own minds and bodies? However, if you ask any hip-hop producers, executives or artists, the images that are shown are strictly for entertainment. Does the need for that entertainment make it OK for us to sell ourselves out just to make a few dollars? It’s become entertaining to allow a man to pour champagne on a 17-yearold girl in front of thousands of people. It’s entertaining to constantly watch a girl’s backside but never see her face in a music video. It’s appealing to see a girl who is wearing a business suit strip down to her underwear for a man with a nice car and a fat bank account. It’s all about entertaining these days right? However, when does this entertainment stop being entertaining, and become real? Although we may pretend as if this only happens in Hollywood, these things have undeniably found their way into everyday life for people all over the country. From the hood to college, girls are exploiting themselves and for some

reason we are simply calling this “entertainment and fun.” Just ask the industry’s top female artist. Nicki Minaj is very quickly moving her way to the top. With songs such as the TRUMAINE “Five Star Chick MCCASKILL ” remix and “I Get Crazy,” her popularity is growing faster and faster. She’s been putting female rappers back on the map and for some reason everyone is applauding her. There’s a saying: “With great power comes great responsibility.” We pretend that just because she is a rapper, she is exempt from having responsibility like everyone else. If Maya Angelou were to come out and behave the way Nicki Minaj does, the entire world would be in an uproar. However, although we may tell our kids one thing, the TV shows our kids another. The image of the black Barbie is what many young girls have strived for. However, what about this ideology makes us think that being the black Barbie is a good thing? Stars such as Pamela Anderson, Britney Spears, and Paris Hilton are

all examples of stars that live what we classify as the “Barbie Lifestyle.” And all of these women have done multiple things to change their image and public appeal. A true sense of self-respect and selflove is not the first thing that comes to mind when the topic of Barbie comes up. So with that being said, what is appealing about this theory of being the black Barbie? Perhaps I am alone in this, but I would be highly upset if my daughter decided that her life goal was to grow up and be like Nicki “the black Barbie” Minaj. Yes, she is a talented rapper. But whatever happened to standards? What happened to bare minimums? Does our society really feel that it is OK for a young black woman who is making money to behave anyway she feels just because we do not want to be classified as haters? Every black woman that reaches a certain level of popularity should not receive the same level of respect as Oprah Winfrey. Yet some black women feel that the words of Nicki Minaj are more relevant to their life than the words of true legends such as Angela Davis. For if Nicki Minaj is the savior of females in the hip-hop industry, then this is just the beginning of the end for our beloved culture and music. Do you think Missy Elliot, Queen

Latifah, and MC Lyte gained the title of three of the best lyricists of all time by exploiting their minds and bodies? Black women have gone from being disrespected in the background of videos to now openly disrespecting themselves. If you’re one of those females that rushed on stage to let Nicki Minaj sign your chest during homecoming then you should be ashamed of yourself. It’s sad to see a female curse out a guy for calling her a dirty name, and then turn around and let her best friend call her the same exact thing. When will we realize that there is money to be made in convincing black women that respectable black women do not relate to them: Because if a TRUE WOMAN realized her value she wouldn’t allow anyone to call her the “baddest b****h.” It’s becoming more and more obvious that if you take away a girl’s selfconfidence then she will believe that getting lower than anyone else on the dance floor is an accomplishment. Society places a lot of the responsibility for the exploitation of women onto the shoulders of black men. We openly state that Tiger Woods was wrong for cheating on his wife, Chris Brown was wrong for beating up his girlfriend, and that many black men are no good, dirty dogs. But when black women behave like

Lil’ Kim, Trina and Nicki Minaj, we are told that these women are simply doing “self expression.” We pretend as if they are exempt from responsibility just because they’re females. This article is not saying that black men do not play a role in the exploitation of black women. However, when did females feel it was OK to allow men to think that this should be the norm? Whatever happened to taking ownership of your own body? Women can no longer wait and expect for a man to treat them with class and respect if they continue to disrespect themselves. If you feel that you always have to be the “baddest” girl in the club, or the girl who is rarely visible in class, yet always seen at the best parties, then maybe this article is for you. I’m not saying all black women are trashy, I’m simply saying that the general public of black females is becoming more and more ignorant to their own destruction. Many black women say it is hard to find a good black man. However, at the rate we are going, I will say with confidence that it is just as hard for a black man to find a good and classy black woman. And for any females who disagree with what I have said, then I gladly challenge you to prove me wrong.

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Aggies struggle to maintain a winning streak PRINCE ASKEW

The Aggies failed on another opportunity to string together back-to-back wins on Monday evening. They lost to conference foe University of Maryland Eastern Shore 62-52 at Corbett Sports Center. Their familiar offensive struggles returned Monday night as they shot just 30.4 percent from the ﬁeld.

“I thought we were past this,” said a disappointed head coach Jerry Eaves. “The players in my locker room have to grow up. Our effort and our approach to the game is not where it needs to be.” The Aggies stayed close for most of the game by playing solid defense. UMES shot just 39.3 percent from the ﬁeld, but the Aggies were unable to take advantage. A&T had an 11-minute scoring drought at

one point. The team shot just 7-32 from three-point range for the game and didn’t get much production from their big men. Centers Thomas Coleman and Robert Johnson combined for zero points while taking only three shot attempts in a total of 45 minutes of play. They also lost the physical battle on the glass. As has been the case in all their losses, the A&T men suffered from bad

shooting and poor rebounding against UMES. Eaves said that the second part of his team growing up is to out-rebound someone. “That is the physical part of the game. Rebounding the basketball is a commitment. It means you’re willing to sacriﬁce your body to win games. We have to get to that point,” Eaves said. The game was a letdown after the 65-54 victory over

Delaware State. In that game, the Aggies shot 56.1 percent for that game and went 57.1 percent from behind the threepoint arc. They had four starters to score in double ﬁgures, including Coleman who posted a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Robert Johnson was a perfect 6-6 from the ﬁeld and scored a team-high 17 points. The Aggies visit Howard Saturday at 4 p.m..

Lady Aggies roll to 10-0 in MEAC

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OVR. 18-7 12-9 12-7 13-10 6-17 7-16 8-15 7-15 5-17 5-18 7-15

NEXT WEEK’S GAME: Saturday vs. Howard Washington D.C. 4 p.m. Monday vs. Hampton Hampton, Va. 8 p.m.

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On Monday night, North Carolina A&T women’s basketball team recorded another win to remain undefeated in the conference at 10-0. With ESPN recording the live action from Corbett Sports Center, the Aggies demolished the Hawks of the University of MarylandEastern Shore in a 76-46 victory. Ta’Wauna Cook was the Aggies’ leading scorer with 22 points. MEAC Player of the Week Lamona Smalley recorded a double-double adding 18 points, 13 rebounds, and TA’WUANA COOK 7 assists, just three assists away from a triple-double. MEAC Rookie of the Week Amber Calvin added 9 points. April McBride led the Hawks with 22 points and 10 rebounds. To open the game the Aggies went on a 14-3 run capped by two 3-point plays converted by Smalley and JaQuayla Berry. Cook added fuel to the fire, sinking back-to-back 3-pointers to give A&T a 20-7 advantage. With 7:28 to play in the first half a block by Smalley led to another 3-pointer by Cook, who shot 4-for-8 from three-point range. Late in the first half and early in the second, UMES made a run to get back in the game. After trailing by as many as 17, the Hawks pulled to within 11 with 3:37 left in the half. A&T led at halftime, 37-24. Trailing by 13 at the start of the second half, the Hawks scored four early points to pull within nine points. But it wouldn’t be long before the Aggies extended their lead again. A&T went on a 10-0 run to push the lead to 19, and from the 11:42 mark, the Aggies would outscore UMES 21-9 to end the game with a 30-point victory. “Tonight was a really good night,” said A&T head coach Patricia Cage-Bibbs on the win. “I’m just proud of my ladies. They came out and played well. I’m just very proud.” Two days earlier the Aggies faced the Delaware State Hornets at Corbett Sports Center. A&T defeated DSU 70-56 in a physical, aggressive game. Lamona Smalley led the Aggies with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Cook added 12 points and JaQuayla Berry added 10, but the stats for the Aggies were spread across the board. With 12 points, Cook became the third player to score 1,500 points during their A&T career. The Aggies got off to a quick start, going on a 16-6 run to lead the Hornets 22-10 with 8:28 to play in the half. DSU pulled to within 10 but would find themselves down 37-25 at the end of the half. The Lady Aggies never tunred back and soon led by as much as 21 before closing it out. A&T will visit Howard University Saturday at 2 p.m..

AGGIES RUNDOWN

THIS WEEK’S GAMES: Saturday @ Howard Washington, D.C. 2 p.m.

PHOTOS BY KENNETH HAWKINS • THE A&T REGISTER MIKE MAYHEW will be joined in the backfield by one of 2010’s top runnning back recruits in the state of North Carolina next season.

SIGNING DAY SUCCESS A&T football program snags 18 recruits for 2010 signing class DANIEL HENDERSON Sports Editor

With their best season in five years in the books, head coach Alonzo Lee and the Aggie football program took another step in the rebuilding process by signing 18 recruits. The players that signed letters of intent to play Aggie football range from as far north as Michigan to as far south as Florida. After posting more wins in his first season than his predecessor’s entire tenure (Lee Fobbs, 3-26), Lee is optimistic about the direction his program is headed in after his first full recruiting class. “We set out a mission this spring to go get some quality players and we’re excited,” Lee said. “ The 2009 senior class included the departure of more than 10 players, leaving Lee and his staff looking for replacements – specifically in the trenches. Some of them included Detroit natives Jarrell Herring, Tyree Glasper and Adam

COACH ALONZO LEE was enthusiastic about the recruiting class of 2010 last Wednesday.

Beale, who anchored the defensive line the past two seasons and posted 28 ½ tackles for loss in 2009. Hoping to ﬁll that gap will be one of three players recruited from the Triad. Daniel McNeil (6-2 210) recorded 117 tackles, 28 sacks, and three fumble recoveries over the ﬁnal two seasons of his career at Ragsdale high school. Another defensive line

signee include Derrius Hamlet (6-4 265) out of Fairﬁeld Central in Columbia. “We deﬁnitely replenished ourselves on the defensive line,” Lee said. “We’ve got some speed that can really come off the football and make things happen.” And the speed doesn’t stop in the trenches. They also snagged local allstate performer Major Bryant out of Dudley High School, who was clocked at 4.56 in the 40-yard dash. He recorded over 135 tackles during his senior season. Other linebackers joining Bryant include Dareon Mays out of Union Grove in McDonough, Ga. and Recco Wilson out of Carman-Ainsworth High School in Flint, Mich. Offensively, the Aggies landed Christopher Frederick out of Garner’s West Johnston, who was ranked no. 1 in the state at running back at the start of the 2009 season. Blocking for him on the offensive line will include Maryland standout William Robinson III (6-4, 290) out of Riverdale Baptist High School.

He was selected to two state all-star games. The Aggies only added one quarterback to their mix of recruits, Harold D.J. Clower (6-2, 180 Dade City, Fla.). He led Pasco High School to a 9-2 record and appearance in the district championship. A&T opens the season Sept. 4 against Winston-Salem State. (see full list at www.ncatregister.com)

Monday @ Hampton Hampton, Va. 6 p.m.

AROUND SPORTS DUKE VS. UNC MIAMI (AP) — When North Carolina hosts rival Duke on Wednesday night, the Tar Heels will find themselves in a position few could have imagined to start the season.The defending national champions enter February unranked and sitting near the bottom of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings. North Carolina (13-10, 2-6 ACC) has lost seven of nine games since the start of 2010, including three straight. They are coming off a 21-point loss at Maryland that ranks as the most lopsided loss under Roy Williams. ____ The Associated Press

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A BUDGET GUIDE TO VALENTINE’S DAY

Don’t let love break the bank ASHLEY REID Copy Editor

February 14th is a day of love, happiness and celebration, but it always seems to leave many with empty wallets. There are ways to save and shower your significant other without creating distress in your bank account. I know you’re a college student. Here is a guide to having a great, affordable Valentine’s Day.

The Classic Date

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“I see dates as a way of introducing yourself to the other person,” said Nicole Logan, a senior psychology major. Logan said when she goes out on a date she usually goes to dinner or a movie. Whether you are getting to know your date or celebrating your relationship with your partner, the classic date is always Valentine’s Day approved. Here are a couple of options for simplicity that will equal satisfaction.

The Movies “Dear John” or “Valentine’s Day” — The film “Dear John” will provide all the romance needed on your date. Picture it, the perfect evening watching a love story about a soldier who falls in love, but struggles to fight not only on the battlefield but to stay in the heart of his companion. If you want to go more with a comedic approach then go with “Valentine’s Day.” This romantic comedy will provide tons of laughs for your date as it explores the ups and downs of the love-filled holiday.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey: Barnum’s Funundrum! Take your date to see the circus at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Grab some popcorn and a soda while enjoying the sight of animals, clowns and all your favorite ring acts! Upper level seating starts at only $14. It’s not the movies, but it’s still the Greatest Show on Earth!

An Evening of Short Plays #22 If you are into the arts, enjoy an evening of short plays with the Greensboro Playwrights Forum. The short plays include works from local writers. There is no admission fee, but $5 donations are encouraged. The show starts Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Greensboro Cultural Center on Davie St.

ON SCREEN

Sahara Reggae Band For all of you music heads, enjoy a night of reggae music at Zion Bar & Grille at 5601 Roanne Way. Join the Sahara Reggae Band as they pay tribute to the great Bob Marley. Yes, this show is two days early of Valentine’s Day. but why not get a head start on the celebration? The show starts Feb. 12 at 9 p.m. Tickets are only $5, but a night of good music is priceless.

VALENTINE’S DAY starring Jamie Foxx, Jessica Alba, and Ashton Kutcher, opens Friday. It is a star-studded romantic comedy that discusses the ups and downs of relationships as it relates to the day of love. Other actors in the film include Queen Latifah, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Garner, Anne Hathaway, and Julia Roberts. - J.E.V.

“It’s nice to see males, especially males, take the time to show their affection towards the girl they care for, and vice versa for the ladies,” Logan said.

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THE ADVENTUROUS DATE

Chase Dearring, a senior industrial engineering major, enjoys being active when he goes on dates. “The most enjoyable dates are the ones where you are actually engaging in physical activities such as bowling or skating,” Dearring said. If you and your sweetheart dare to be different, try visiting one of these locations to express your love with more excitement.

SKATELAND USA North, 3801 North Church St. Greensboro, N.C. — Enjoy a night out skating with your special someone. Adult night starts at 8 p.m. and ends at 10:30 p.m. Admission only cost $6 and skate rental is $2. This will provide a fun way for you to bond with your boyfriend or girlfriend and it’s a great date for friends or new lovers at an affordable price.

Celebration Station 4315 Big Tree Way Greensboro, N.C. — Celebration Station can be your one-stop fun for you and your date. For those who consider themselves a child at heart, you can enjoy the arcade, batting cages, bumper boats, go-karts, and miniature golf. Operation hours are 11a.m.-9 p.m. on Sundays and prices for each ride or game are $25 and under.

Gate City Lanes 5502 Hornaday Road Greensboro, N.C. — Enjoy the Valentine’s Day special at this bowling alley for a relaxed date. For just $14.95 per couple you will get two hours of bowling and rental shoes. Plus, the ﬁrst 24 couples get a free box of chocolate! Gate City Lanes open at noon on Sundays and close at 11 p.m.

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Greensboro Ice House 6119 Landmark Center Blvd. Greensboro, NC — Love doesn’t have to be cold just because you are on an ice rink. Enjoy an afternoon on the ice keeping your date warm for only $9, including your admission and skate rental.

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The Unique Date

Anthony Coleman, senior electronic media major, takes into consideration what his date likes when planning his date. “For the ﬁrst date, I would rather cook dinner instead and have a nice candlelight dinner and buy a nice bottle of Moscato to go with the dinner,” said Coleman. Coleman said it is all about standing out when planning a unique date. If you would prefer to create your own special day of events, go for it! Here are a couple of examples of ways to impress your date, not by the dollar, but by the dedication.

Spa Day! Spend the day pampering your special someone. Start off with breakfast in bed, give them a massage using baby oil, give manicures and pedicures, and end the day off by playing a game of strip chocolate checkers. Loco for Coco Gourmet Chocolates provides this fun game for only $8 at their shop, located at 1420-D Westover Terrace. Hey, you don’t have to remove any clothing — you can strip the chocolate from the game and still win!

Make it a Redbox Date Turn your place into a personal cinema for your date. Get creative, pick up some construction paper and create your own movie passes. Make a popcorn station and pick up a Redbox movie and cuddle underneath a blanket with your date for a personal movie night. In case you don’t know what Redbox is, it’s a new cheap way to rent movies located at your nearest Walmart or grocery store for only $1. Locations include Walmart in the Pyramid Village shopping center and Harris Teeter on Battleground Ave. Visit www.redbox.com for more locations.

- J.E.V.

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“If they enjoy just being out with you and having fun that’s what counts,” Dearring said.

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WORD ~N~ LOVE presented by Couture Production’s Word Sector, will be held on Thursday from 8-10 p.m. in Stallings Ballroom. “A Valentine’s Day Cabaret” tickets are available at the Couture table in Memorial Student Union and are $7 for singles and $10 for couples.

The Aggie Pride Date Did you know you could show your love through your Aggie Pride? Well you can. Give your date the best night courtesy of your Aggie One Card. Head over to the Aggie Sit-In or Pizza Hut, Freshens and Krispy Kreme and treat your date to anything on the menu. Anything is better than nothing, and they will appreciate knowing that you are willing to spend your ﬂex dollars on them.

1. What’s a reunion show without a “cocktail?” 2. Who invited her anyways? 3. With Cocktail from season 1 there, was Ray J trying to remix the show? 4. Speaking of love, what’s up with Valentine’s Day haters? 5. Instead of calling them haters, can’t we just call them bitter? 6. Is it because you have a hunchback and some hammertoes? 7. Are you cool with being a cheap date? 8. Should we be worried about guys who like receiving flowers? 9. At what age should girls stop liking stuffed animals? 10. Which is better—Halloween or Valentine’s candy? 11. Are you hoping your Valentine’s Day plans will get you some booty? 12. Wouldn’t that mean that you haven’t got the booty yet? 13. Why is it taking you so long? 14. What is Reggie Bush’s Valentine’s Day booty going to be like? 15. You think he’s looking at Kim or checking his reflection in his ring? 16. Why was Kim all in the interview after the Saints won? 17. Isn’t she kind of like a glorified personal towel girl? 18. A really, really fine towel girl? 19. Is N.O. going to celebrate two Mardi Gras? 20. In honor of the Superbowl champs, Who Dat?