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Upcoming $6.3 million budget cut will aﬀect A&T kIMBERLy fIELdS Register Reporter Beginning July 1, 2013, a $6.3 million budget cut will be put in effect on the campus of N.C. A&T. The budget cut will impact all areas of the university. Tracey E. Smith, Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for budget and planning, said A&T will cut the budget for the fiscal year of 2014 in order to align the schools expenses with its projected revenues from tuition and appropriations from the state. The department for budget and financing began reviewing financial resources in the fall of 2012, and based on future projections, the decision was finalized this spring.

A&T will not be the only school taking a budget cut. According to Smith, at the end of March, Governor Pat McCrory submitted a proposal for budget cuts to the General Assembly that recommended reductions to the UNC System. In anticipation of budget cuts from the governor, which were not finalized at the time of this decision, A&T went forward and made cuts of their own. As reported by North Carolina Student Power Union (NCSPU), a student-led organization made up of members from different campuses across North Carolina building a movement to fight against attacks on public education and other forms of oppression in the communities, the UNC System will have $185

million in cuts this upcoming fiscal year with another heavy hit the year following. NCSPU believes that this budget cut will cause a hike in tuition, which means some students will not be able to continue their education because it is unaffordable, and other students may have more debt. They also mentioned that McCrory wants to get rid of the estate tax leading to a cost of $54 million in revenue each year for the state of North Carolina. Smith mentioned the school has incurred around $25 million in reductions from the state since 2008. “Our first priority is to protect our classroom to the greatest extent possible. As we continue to incur reductions, not impacting our classroom becomes a

greater challenge. Accordingly, this campus reduction may lead to increased classroom sizes and a reduction in course sections offered,” said Smith. Smith notes that the cuts will not impact fees for the fiscal year of 2014, fall 2013-spring 2014, because they have already, but Rozolene Feimster, the administrative assistant in the treasurer’s office, stated that the tuition and fees have in fact not been finalized and are not known at this time. A&T has already seen an increase in tuition and fees from 2011-2012 to 2012-2013. At the beginning of the fall semester of 2011, for a full-time in-state undergraduate student, their tuition and fees were $5,569.50 and out of state, $15,203.50.

Currently, tuition for full-time in-state undergraduate students is $6,476.50 and out of state, $17, 074.50. It has gone up for in-state and out of state $907 and $1871, respectively, over the past year. Jasmine Blackmon, a sophomore computer science student from Charlotte, said that she thinks the budget cut will affect the students. She mentioned that bigger classrooms would make it harder to learn or get assistance, and that there may be a longer wait to see a professor during office hours. With the cuts, Blackmon also feels this means there may be a cut in teaching assistants, which will also make it harder to get assistance with learning. Blackmon is angry that it is

Administration ready to take ‘head of S.t.A.t.E’ ERIk VEAL Editor-in-Chief The newly elected Turner Administration of the Student Government Association is ready to make moves as the “Head of S.T.A.T.E.” The executive board for the upcoming 2013-2014 academic year consists of rising seniors and juniors who all have a view of bringing Structure, Transparency, Action, Totality, and Excellence (S.T.A.T.E.) as the Five Star Plan of action that the administration will follow. President Canisha Cierra Turner; Vice President of Internal Affairs Isiah Ginyard; Vice President of External Affairs Ryan Marcus; Alexis Cash, Treasurer; Tiffany Carson, secretary; AnJanette Hunt, Chief of Staff; Gitory Bartell, parliamentarian; Ambirya Neal, Miss A&T and Anthony Fitzhugh Mr. A&T make up the nine person governing body. “I have the best E-board in the land mainly because they are intellectually sharp, hardworking, and come from a variety of branches on campus. I like to say that we come from the people,” said Turner. She expressed that the E-board is at a plus due to the fact that they all come from different areas of campus life such as Couture Productions, the Honors Program and many other organizations. Turner continued, “We are personable and relatable. That puts us in a positive light.” The administration chose the “Head of S.T.A.T.E” motto as it gives the aura of the importance and supremacy of our entire university and its students. They want the students to take pride in their education, leadership, and most importantly, pride in the comfort in knowing that they have the ability to ensure success beyond the walls of A&T. Turner added, “We are

what extraordinary looks like.” “Our first plan of action is to bring structure back into SGA first, and then everything else will fall into place.” said Turner. She addressed that next year, the administration has to be the connecting link between the upper administration and the students. Moreover, the E-board will need to remain visible next year, along with implementing and executing campus-wide forums and State of the Campus addresses regularly. Cash and Carson spoke on forums that can assist with the visibility and implementation for next year that will focus on financial aid/literacy and budgeting so that students can obtain pertinent information for the coming year. They also mentioned that implementing a quarterly forum throughout the year educating students on the inner workings of the student government association will be a focus. “Our office is always open for students to come in, chat with us, have lunch, and voice their concerns. We have an open door policy,” said Cash. “You can talk to us and let us know how you feel and we can handle it and make sure the proper people hear those concerns because that is our job,” she added. Along with the secretarial responsibilities, Carson wants to make Aggies N Poets bigger and better next year with more room for students to attend and join in on the intimate setting the event brings every year. Ginyard added that the Senate will take a more visible approach as well to fit in with the “Head of S.T.A.T.E” plan. He plans to not only finish the constitution and make sure that it is one cohesive document, but to also make sure that students  See SGA on Page 2

Jansen receives goldwater scholarship Nadine Jansen became the first A&T student to receive the Goldwater Scholarship. The junior mathematics major from Stoneville shared her experience receiving this award beating tough competition including students from Ivy League schools. As of now, she does not know how much she has been afforded for the scholarship. Goldwater recipients can receive funds up to $7,500 based on need.

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TURNER AdMINISTRATION From left to right (top row) Alexis Cash, Ambriya Neal, Canisha turner, tiﬀany Carson, AnJanette hunt. Bottom row: isiah ginyard, Anthony Fitzhugh, ryan Marcus, and gitory Bartell.

When did you ﬁnd out that you received the scholarship? My teacher and Ms. Whiteside were the ones who told me because they saw it posted on the Goldwater website. How did you become interested in math and major in it? When I was a freshman I was an architectural engineering major, and I was tutoring a lot of students. Helping so many people in math is how I decided that I wanted to change my major. What do you want to do in the math ﬁeld? Ultimately, I want to get my Phd in Combinatorics, which explores different ways and methods of counting.

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CASH, Carson, turner, hunt, and Neal pose for a picture of the female members of the executive board.

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the last week of school and students have not been notified that there will be budget cuts starting this summer. She says she does not like being left out when it is something that affects her, especially since it is her education and her money. In regards to a rise in tuition, Blackmon does not understand. “We are not reducing spending, we are just cutting budgets. If they are cutting budgets, they should be cutting tuition. I do not want to pay more for fewer resources,” said Blackmon. In efforts to offset the cuts, Smith says that the school has been seeking ways to reduce their reliance on the state’s finances.

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What made you want to study Combinatorics? This past summer I was in a program at the University of Maryland, and I did research in the field. I became interested in it and that’s when I decided that I wanted to study Combinatorics. See full story online at www. ncatregister.com Email klrobin2@aggies.ncat.edu and follow on Twitter @kayRob_

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deryck VANDERBILT-NICHOLSON Contributor It almost seems as though the senior’s of 2013 stepped through the gold and blue doors of Aggie Land yesterday. With the younger generation often being called “misguided”, “scattered”, and “unpromising,” there is also another side to that coin in such that the young adults of this generation are expediently making leaps beyond those of their wildest dreams. This is true of N.C. A&T’s 2013 senior class, which is changing the status quo and making on-lookers think twice about what they have done in the past four years. Simon Van Booy could not have said it better, when he

said “Language allows us to reach out to people, to touch them with our innermost fears, hopes, disappointments, and victories. To reach out to people we’ll never meet. It’s the greatest legacy you could ever leave. The history of how you felt.” That is the million-dollar question. What legacies will the Senior Class of 2013 leave after their commencement on May 11, 2013? Alanna Goddard, senior journalism and mass communications major said, “I would like to leave a change on campus, and set a precedent for young women from the Caribbean that come after me, to be in a position to better the campus.” That does not look like an order too tall to handle. While Goddard attended A&T through

freshman year, A&T was ranked in the top tier of national universities in several categories in the 2013 U.S. News & World Report college rankings. The national news magazine released its annual list of rankings in early September, and A&T earned top 25 honors amongst the nation’s top online programs in the area of information technology. In the undergraduate category, A&T found itself ranked No. 11 among HBCUs, which was noted by BET. In the graduate category, A&T ranked No. 144 in engineering schools with the concentration of industrial/ manufacturing engineering ranking No. 56. Danae Thomas, senior English major stated, “ One of my proudest moments was win-

ning the MEAC and seeing the Marching Band perform in the Macy’s Day Parade, it gives the school a legacy of greatness that I can say I experienced while here.” That was not always the case as Kenneth Ruff, band director and A&T alumnus said, “We tried five years ago and we weren’t selected. Then about two years ago, we got a call saying we might want to submit again and (in April 2011) we found out we’d been invited.” “Aggies work hard” that is one thing that can be said about N.C. A&T University’s Basketball team that defeated Morgan State 57-54 winning the MEAC and advancing to the NCAA tournament for the first time sine 1995 receiving coverage from outlets such as ESPN, Fox

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MARCUS, Fitzhugh, Bartell, and Ginyard pose for a picture of the male members of the SGA executive board.

SGA From page 1 know who their senators are in their respective schools and colleges. “We want students to know who their senators are so they can address their concerns to the senators so that they may bring them to SGA then upper administration,” he said. “We want to get out informally and just sit and listen to the concerns of our students. It is very important that we get out and not just hear the concerns of the students, but also act on them.” In enhancing the totality of the university, the Turner Administration looks to Marcus, Fitzhugh and Neal to make sure that big events such as Homecoming, Aggie Fest, and community service events are brought to the students. Of course homecoming is a big time event that students look forward to, so Marcus wants

to make next year’s GHOE the best yet. Fitzhugh wants to bring a campus-wide field day and a nutrition forum for the students geared toward healthy eating and living. In addition, he wants to bring back Black Shadows Day, which is a mentoring program where students of the university team up with high school students and show them what a normal day for a college student looks like. “That was a big program that Carla and Todd {former Mr. and Miss A&T 2011-2012} did my freshman year,” he said. Neal explained that she wants to bring in her upcoming non profit organization entitled, “Crowning the Queen In You,” that focuses and helps with issues that a regular student goes through in their every day lives. “You would never know what someone is going through at home, so this can help with sitting him or her down and let-

ting them know that everything will be okay,” she said. She is trying to launch an annual scholarship through the organization for both a female and male student at the university. Appointed E-board members, Hunt and Bartell, want to put their hands in the mix next year when it comes to planning, organization, and executing all that SGA does next year effectively. “Organizing, scheduling, and planning will be the main focus for next year in making sure that we execute our forums and plans for the student body,” said Hunt. The last star in the Turner Administration’s Five Star Plan is excellence. “We want to make sure students understand that there is life beyond A&T and it starts in the classroom. It is all about scholarship,” said Turner. In their views for next year, they all want to run SGA with three concrete words in mind: governance, advocacy,

and action. “If things come to us and they do not fall under those three categories, then we will not touch it,” said Turner. “That is the true function of student governance here at North Carolina A&T.” Official plans and activities could not be disclosed at this moment, but everyone expressed their sincere desire to continue the legacy set forth by so many great Eboards that preceded them. Together, they vow to be the voice of the student body. Turner echoed, “We were elected by the students, for the students. So it is our job to serve our student body the best we can. It is all about them.” When asked if any of them had any last words before entering into their new term, they all said unanimously, “Lets get it!” Email jeveal1@aggies.ncatedu and follow him on Twitter @_erikveal

What students need to know for commencement activities Before graduation May 6- May 10 Cap and gowns that were ordered during Grad Fest will be available for pick up. Graduates who did not order regalia before April 12 will be able to purchase regalia on these daysCost could be $79-$180 depending on the degree that is received. May 10 Breakfast will be served for graduates from 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. in Alumni Foundation Center. Commencement rehearsal will then take place at 10 a.m. All degree approved candidates and faculty marshals are required to attend.

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News, & YAHOO! Sports. Lecturer Dawn Davis who also works in the admissions department leaves the senior class with some assurance and a few words, “The 2013 graduating class has to be the brightest, and most accomplished class to work with. They have also been the most goal oriented, focused and eager class by far, and I know they will be the next to make Aggie history.” Never will they forget rubbing elbows with brilliant minds in classes, and watching A&T lead way into a golden age of camaraderie and Aggie Pride.

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This includes attempting to grow enrollment and retention by stronger recruitment measures and implementations of academic programs, enhance fundraising efforts and form public and private partnerships. There are currently 10,659 students, undergraduate and graduate, enrolled at A&T, 247 students less than last year, with a retention rate of 74%. That is .5% less than the previous year according to Akua Matherson, Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management. Smith also stated that approximately 66% of the school’s operating budget is received from the state of North Carolina, so the level of support A&T receives is considerably driven by the condition of the economy at the state and federal level. “Therefore a significant part of our ability to not incur budget reductions is out of our control,” notes Smith. There has been a decrease in state support for the past six years. Today, also known as May Day or International Workers Day, workers and many community organizations will gather in Raleigh to speak out against the regressive plan of North Carolina legislature. NCSPU asks all students to come to Raleigh and join this demonstration against budget cuts and other proposed legislation. “As students, we must recognize that our struggles are inextricably intertwined with the struggles of others. May 1st is a day to mobilize against these forces.” There will be carpools, buses and other forms of transportation throughout the state to bring individuals to Raleigh. You can register at http://studentpowernc.org/ mayday/.

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Annual Awards Banquet Union 11 a.m. University Choir Spring Concert Harrison Auditorium 4p.m. NSBE General Body Meeting McNair Auditorium 6:30 p.m.

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University Choir Spring Concert Harrison Auditorium 4 p.m. WNAA-FM Presents Top Notch Gospel McNair Auditorium 1:00 p.m.

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University Choir Spring Concert Harrison Auditorium 4 p.m. CAE Study Blitz Exhibit Hall 4 p.m.

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SUAB introduces new e-board only have a two-hour limit to find the object and clean up their project before they come back. Aside from her many community service ideas in mind, she wants to encourage students to vote and understand why it is important to vote. Mister SUAB is rising senior and computer science major, Keon Mitchell. He is a strong advocate for community service and feels it is bigger than giving physical items. Mitchell wants to implement more mentoring programs and launch a campus wide event that incorporates all organizations of NC A&T. “Each [organization] reaches out to a certain demographic,” said Mitchell. By having all organizations involved, Mitchell’s hope is that all demographics will be reached and no one is left out. He also wants to ensure that there is always something happening on campus and not have GHOE and AggieFest be the only events students look forward to. Rising junior and criminal justice major, Patreika Whitehead will serve as the cultural affairs chairperson. She plans to bring back the past chair Jenell McMillon’s events because they were cancelled during the school year. Two of the events were 90s versus Modern Day music and Clash of the Culture Fashion Show. Whitehead wants to bring these events back because the student body was really looking forward to them. “It’s not just about me, it’s about ev-

going on in the globe and community. Williams is excited to serve again for SUAB and believes the upcoming executive board has a lot of great minds. Rising senior and accounting major, Raquan Cotton is the newly appointed parliamentarian. One of his goals for this upcoming year is to run the executive board more efficiently so there are no problems on the day of events. Another goal of Cotton’s is to plan an extravagant SUAB pageant that is bigger than ones from past years. “I want to help everyone reach their goals while reaching mine,” said Cotton. Economic major and rising junior Helen Davis will serve as the new treasurer for SUAB. She is excited to host the block party and wants it to be as good as the one held this year. On top of that, she hopes to have a successful school year and be a great treasurer for SUAB by having successful monetary transactions. Devan Cothran, journalism and mass communications major and rising senior, will serve as Miss SUAB for the 2013-14 academic school year. She is very excited to serve and start implementing her campus wide community service project, which is called The Clean Up Drive Games. In the games, there will be students that are split up into teams and each team is responsible for cleaning up a different side of campus or Greensboro. At their location, they have a specific object to find and they

uniqua quillins Register Reporter The Student University Activities Board has announced its new leaders for the 20132014 academic school year. The newly appointed president is rising senior and electrical engineering major, Cameron Ward. Since multiple events of SUAB were cancelled or changed at the last minute throughout this semester, Ward’s first plan is for the executive board to sit down with administration and make sure they are on the same page. “I do not want that to carry on into next year,” said Ward. Aside from making sure events go as planned, Ward also wants to have more outside events toward the beginning and end of the semester, when the weather is nice. Besides creating events for students to have fun and network, Ward also wants to bring a better sense of breast cancer awareness to A&T’s campus. He feels the new executive board is passionate about what they are set out to do. “I think we have a good nucleus,” said Ward. Tamira Williams, rising senior and industrial and systems engineering major, will serve as the new vice president. She served as the campus-programming chair for the 2012-13 academic school year. This upcoming year, she wants to keep the Aggie Pride spirit alive and help students become more aware of what is

erybody,” said Whitehead. Jelissa Morris rising junior and journalism and mass communications major will serve as the campus-programming chair. Morris wants to implement more campus activities that bring campus bonding. Some of those activities include Aggie Skate nights, gym jams and more activities in the Holland Bowl. She would also like to start an annual Martin Luther King campus cook out because she feels HBCUs do not embrace black history month as much as they should. She is really excited about the new executive board and feels they have good leaders. “We have a lot up our sleeve,” said Morris. Sophomore, criminal justice major Ameera Davis will serve as the marketing and media chairperson. She believes the executive board will be great working together because they already have a connection. “We know we can rely on each other,” said Davis. She feels her main duty is to stress to A&T students how important it is to get involved and get students into the “know.” Even though she is the youngest person on the executive board, she feels she can serve as inspiration to incoming freshman. “You’re not too young to make a difference,” said Davis.

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2012-2013 SGA Administration Final Grades Secretary

SGA President

GOOD: — Minutes are readily available in SGA office.

GOOD: — Recruited high school students to come to A&T.

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malachi

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GOOD: — Kept everything under budget this semester.

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GOOD: — Orchestrated participation in community service projects.

GOOD: — Remains very visible and available for the student body.

— Helped co-chair a successful Aggie Fest.

— Liason for recruiting high schoolers to A&T.

BAD: — N/A

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bradley

— Provided programming for women on campus through The Art of Being A Lady.

catherine

GOOD: — Executed a successful Health and Safety Conference. BAD: N/A

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— Provided programming for males on campus through The Ultimate Gentleman Series.

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Grade ★Special note★ We, The A&T Register editorial staff, asked for certain materials to be submitted in order to sufficiently grade the executive board members. The Scene Editor, Necole Jackson, and Senior Reporter, Jenell McMillon, did not take part in the grading process due to their affiliation with SUAB.

graddick treasurer

GOOD: Kept up to date and detailed budget that was improved from last semester. BAD: N/A

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Ms. suab GOOD: Great work with Fun Friday at Ashton Woods and community service with Greensboro Civil Rights Museum.

GOOD: Executed abilities

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phillips mr. suab

GOOD: Community service events including Backpack Drive and Bounce U were successful along with others.

GOOD: Successful events throughout the school year and excellent planning for other programs despite cancellations from administration. BAD: N/A

Grade jenell

mcmillon

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raquan

media/marketing chairperson GOOD: Promotion of events

GOOD: Successful event planning although some events for the Spring semester were cancelled. –Great turnouts for most events

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–Informational flyers and promotion via social networks provided to campus about events BAD: N/A

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Overall tate administration

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1. Requests are sent to all executive board members for all tangible materials related to their elected positions 2. Our editors review the items sent, along with each entities of the constitution. 3. Editors sit down round-table style and go through each e-board member reviewing each person’s constitutional duties and how well they’ve fulfilled them thus far. 4. Each editor then gives a grade and the reasoning behind his or her decision. 5. The grades are then averaged.

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— Secured all venues for events.

BAD: — N/A

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GOOD: — Maintained detailed and accurate account of the minutes for each meeting.

GOOD: — Winning Mr. HBCU

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— The budget is clear and easy to understand.

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– Good representation on campus.

— Held programs educating students on tuition and personal finance.

— Implemented Chocolate with the Chancellor

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GOOD: Management of all programs and events. Most programs went as planned.

– Great efforts with Aggie Fest.

GOOD: — Ran a successful senate

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VICE PRESIDENT

GOOD: Overseeing a successful executive board and programs despite several cancellations by administration.

BAD: N/A

VP-internal affairs

BAD: N/A

SUAB President

— Kept accurate and detailed minutes.

— Supported SGA peers at their programs. BAD: — Per the constitution, failed to hold monthly student body meetings to allow students to voice concerns if necessary.

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A better way to track a bomber

Tom Zoellner and Sam Kleiner Los Angeles Times

The mayhem in Boston the week of April 15 was a reminder of how an American city can be paralyzed by a homemade bomb. The same kinds of improvised explosive devices that menaced U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan can easily be deployed by freelance terrorists or madmen trying to send a message, incite panic or just create a media spectacle. The Tsarnaev brothers were identified because of surveillance videotape, but the FBI might have been able to do it faster if tiny plastic markers had been part of the small-arms propellant packed into the pressure-cooker bombs. These little chips, called “taggants,” have been around for close to 40 years, and their crime-solving capability is impressive. But they’re not used today because of one formidable opponent: the National Rifle Association. The idea behind taggants is both benign and ingenious, and it can be credited to a chemistry professor and former 3M employee named Richard Livesay,

who had been angered over the 1970 leftist bombing at the University of Wisconsin that killed a graduate student. Explosions always create residue, and Livesay figured out that gunpowder could be seeded with bits of melamine plastic, which cannot be destroyed or melted. Each particle is about a tenth of a millimeter across and contains a layering of eight to 10 colors. They look like pepper flakes, and the specific color signature can be read with an infrared scanner, telling an investigator where that batch of explosive was produced and perhaps even the retail store where it was purchased. After the Oklahoma City bombing revived fears of domestic terrorists in 1995, the Clinton administration asked the Treasury Department to study how taggants might be used as a traceable element in dynamite and gunpowder. But the NRA complained that the program could result in a registry of gun owners (the same argument that sank the recent attempt at a universal background check for firearms purchases). Jim Pasco, a former assistant director of the Bureau of

The beginning of a new chapter in my book of life Justine riddick

Copy Desk Chief

I am not really sure what to say or where to begin. These past four years flew by faster than I ever imagined they would. I have met people I never imagined I would grow to care for or befriend. I am only emotional with people I truly care about. However, the idea of parting ways with certain people on May 11 is a sad reality that I am not ready to face. Shout out to Alpha Mu. I know I am supposed to be the articulate advocate, but I honestly cannot put to words how much I love Spring 11. Though I am a work in progress, I can honestly say my line sisters have been the foremost contributing factor in my growth as a woman. I will miss being able to walk through campus and pass five of my line sisters on any given day. And to Spring 13, know that I love you all too. OG, I am glad to call you my best friend and line sister. This time we are actually parting ways. Clappa and Bawse, I am proud to be stuck between y’all. Shout out to our court. Thanks for all of your help throughout this year and for providing me with endless laughs during pageant practice. Shout out to screenie, woody, weavie, crazy, lil booger, artie, boppie, “da bait,” champie, and wifey. Lord knows I am gonna miss y’all. Ali, we are about to be apart for the first time in 17 years. I do not know what I am going to do without you and Sahur, but know that I am beyond proud of your accomplishments. Keep working hard, but do not burn yourself out. My ninja, thanks for teaching me how to drive. You have been too clutch and I appreciate you for it. Erik, it was a pleasure working with you. I always respected your willingness to be in the newsroom awaiting Jesus’ arrival to make sure everything was complete. Necole, please return my puppy. Karmen, I know I’m the air you breathe, so I will be sure to get you an oxygen tank when I move. Kash and Kalyn do not get brand new May 11. But seriously, I love y’all. Dr. Bonner and Dr. Levy,

you are the two most inspirational instructors I have ever had in my life. Thank you Dr. Bonner for being passionate about what you do and always expecting only the best. Dr. Levy, thank you for exposing me to literature that has broadened my perception of the world and cultivated my depth of thought. Anjan, my life guru, thanks for always listening to me complain, giving me advice, introducing me to dope music, and telling me when I am wrong. Of course I saved the most important person for last, my brother. In short, thanks for looking out these past four years. As much as I may complain about the cafe, Dowdy, and everything in between, I am proud to call myself an Aggie. I could have lived more in my undergraduate years. I could have went to one more party, kickback, bar or club. I could have met one more person and had one more great conversation. But I did not because I was comfortable as a wallflower. So to those who will be here after May 11, live it up. Do not live in a bubble. Let the world be your comfort zone. Do not take life for granted. Do not take for granted your family, friends, or anyone in your life. We often plan our futures, foolishly forgetting that tomorrow is not a guarantee. Do not get so caught up working to reach a goal that you fail to appreciate the journey. Guys, I know college is tempting, but try not to break good girls’ hearts. Ladies, the same applies to you. Forgive those who have hurt you, and embrace those who want to see you prosper. Do not get caught up into pettiness and drama. Life is too short. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Thoreau said it best, “Live deep and suck out all the marrow of life.” -Email us at theatregister @ gmail.com and follow The A&T Register on Twitter @TheATRegister

Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, said the NRA “objected to record-keeping.” Manufacturers would have to keep logs of when and where different batches of explosives were distributed to retail outlets, which are already required to maintain records of purchases of explosives. The trail this generated would be broad _ many retailers and many purchasers _ but the process still came too close to the gun lobby’s discomfort with government surveillance. That the proposal came from the ATF also didn’t help matters, according to William Vizzard, an emeritus professor of criminal justice at Cal State Sacramento and a former ATF special agent. The NRA’s distrust of the federal law enforcement agency was so great, he said, that “if we suggested having a picnic, they would have immediately denounced picnics as a communist plot.” The NRA successfully pressured Congress to keep the ATF away from the issue, although it did participate in a National Academy of Sciences study of taggants in 1999. The outcome was a report that half-heartedly

acknowledged that the plastic chips “could be of further assistance” in a forensic investigation and called for more research. The idea has lain dormant ever since. Explosives manufacturers have no ideological opposition to taggants, but they do want to make sure the science is unassailable, the taggants don’t interfere with the use of their products and the cost isn’t prohibitive, said Christopher Ronay, the head of the Institute of Makers of Explosives, a lobbying and safety group. “Everyone would like to see a marker that’s durable and readable,” he said. As for NRA opposition, he said: “Frankly I don’t know why that would bother anyone _ tracing a product back to its manufacturer.” When we asked the NRA last week if it stood by its decades of opposition to taggants, it declined to make a comment. There is no doubt that requiring taggants would result in a marginally higher shelf price for gunpowder and dynamite; the ATF estimated the cost at 2 cents per pound of explosives in the mid-1970s, and that ratio has not changed. Although this isn’t

an apples-to-apples comparison, it’s worth noting that economists have said closing down Boston for a day cost about $333 million; a few extra pennies are a bargain by comparison. The NRA also suggested that taggants would be useless distractions to an investigation _ “like finding a needle in a haystack” was the phrase a gun lobbyist used _ but there is a case on the books that proves the opposite. Federal agents were experimenting with taggants in 1979. They inserted them into explosives sold from a West Virginia plant. Later that year a steelworker in Baltimore named Nathan Allen was killed by a crude dynamite bomb placed under the seat of his truck. Taggants were found at the scene, and federal agents were able to narrow down a list of possible retailers, who then helped them figure out purchasers of the particular batch of explosives used. The list included Allen’s uncle, who suspected that Allen was having an affair with his wife. The uncle was convicted, and a federal judge later noted that “the use of taggants in explosives rests upon well-established scientific

principles.” After a bombing, police need every clue that a crime scene can yield. The 1993 World Trade Center bombing was quickly solved because of a clue in the wreckage: a serial number on a mangled axle that led the FBI to a Ryder truck dealership and then to the man who placed the bomb. Homicide detectives can trace the origin of a bullet by the unique groove markings of a gun barrel. Taggants would be a similar telltale signature. Just the fact of their presence would serve as a deterrent to kitchensink bombers. Some courageous Republicans defied the NRA in 1996 to support a study on placing taggants in black powder. Congressman Henry Hyde, R-Ill., was among them because, as he told a reporter, “I want my party to be the party of law and order, as it always has been, and not the party of the militias.” With the Boston bombings fresh in everyone’s mind, Congress needs to stand up to NRA foolishness and resurrect this eminently good idea.

I’m going to miss it, but BYYYE Erik veal

Editor-In-Chief

It is crazy how just yesterday I was moving into my dorm in Barbee Hall, and now I am giving my final words to the university, as I am embark to graduation on May 11. It has been a tremendous time here at N.C. A&T. To be honest, I am happy to graduate but so sad that I am leaving the university as an undergrad and moving into alum. Let’s be real about the situation, everyone bashes A&T, but I love it from the sometimesgood food in the café to the long nights in the A&T Register office. The individuals that I have met during my tenure here has been comedy everyday from natural hair editorials (Justine Riddick), random smart mouth remarks in rebel (Kash Schrivens), leaving to go play baseketball with his page half done (Kalyn Hoyle), Most Popular Girls in School references (Kourtney Pope), the endless late night dance moments (Courtney Matthews and Kayla McLaughlin) and the ditzy, diva squad Beyonce quotes and singing from

Karmen Robinson. The people that I have interacted with here has provided me the best time in the classroom, university events and just chilling in the union. So this is a goodbye to the C-Store shawties,spazzing moments from my advisor, though she can write a bomb clutch recommendation letter and the many Back Dat A** Up strolls, I had a amazing time. It is amazing how time has flown over these four years and I am seeing the Greensboro Coliseum next weekend. I have created this “I Will Miss List” over this past semester. In it I have listed what I am going to be mad about not having or seeing anymore. Williams Dining Hall Though the food on the first day, university day, parents weekend and homecoming are amazing and the rest of the time, a HIT OR MISS, the café will have my heart with the endless pink lemonade, ice cream and the tupperware ready wing nights. Crosby Hall One building that has been my stomping ground since day one here at A&T. Crosby Hall has been the supporter, helper and motivator with the many

professors and faculty that have helped me over the years. From red ink all over my first article, interviews with Diggy Simmons, Shelby J Day and Sheila E in the radio station and the constant pep talks and comedy from Ms. Hayes and Johnson. Crosby Hall has inspired me over the years. My Organizations IAMM (I Am Music and Media), Couture Productions, WNAA 90.1FM, The A&T Register, Eta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, supporter of PRSSA, National Association of Black Journalists and so much more, I have evolved as an individual within the work that I have put into these organizations. Daily talks with the chapter about programs and events and you cannot forget the LOOOOOOOOONG nights getting ready for the homecoming stepshow (winners of both in 2011 and 2012), modeling practices for shows has been fun and I cannot wait for next year. The A&T Register I remember my first article being ripped apart in my face by Dexter Mullins (former Editorin-Chief) and ever since, I have

worked like a dog to make sure that the A&T Register is filled with quality content every week. From a contributor to arts and entertainment editor, online editor and now the outgoing Editor-inChief, I can say that I have left my mark and legacy in GCB room 328A. I can say the long nights getting pages done, the at first good and now horrible Papa John’s Pizza and the many arguments and fun times with the staff, contributors and advisor. Over the past four years, the newspaper has helped my writing, communication, networking, and determination for a journalism career. With so many endeavors here at A&T, I am proud to be walking across that stage on May 11 knowing that I left my mark and developed a brand of my own on this campus. I say “you tried it” to those who do not take their college years seriously. You must understand that the best time of your life can end so quickly. So yeah, time to go and see you at homecoming as an alum. -Email us at theatregister @gmail. com and follow The A&T Register on Twitter @TheATRegister

Understanding the REAL in relationships kyana bennett Contributor

“In college there is the pressure to get as much play and girls as you can, and if you are in a relationship, you need to ‘get yours’ on the side without getting caught,” said a 22 year-old A&T male alumnus. Shocking? Maybe, but this train of thought is widely spreading across our campus. There was a time when if a person was confronted with the question, “Are you with anyone,” they would simply reply single or in a relationship. Now, the most common reply is, “It’s complicated.” It is apparent that traditional commitment has taken a backseat to the no-strings attached relationship. “Why buy the cow if you can get the milk for free,” is an emerging paradigm within college-aged society. College grants the opportunity to gain experience, grow

as an individual, and plan for the future. In many cases, relationships are not conducive to the college experience. Ergo, a relationship can easily be perceived as a hassle. Although you may have a steady partner in whom you can share your daily stresses as well as form a personal relationship with, you would need to invest time, energy, and finances. That is a commitment that many are not willing to make given the over-activity within a college atmosphere. According to 19-year-old Clemson University sophomore Erika Fosu, “If you truly want to be with another individual, a relationship is never considered a hassle.” So is it safe to say that emotional investments are no longer worth the risk of losing additional sexual experiences amongst college students? The female to male ratio is much greater on most college campuses. Therefore, there are more options for men and a

greater possibility of competition among women to attract men. Jerry Hines, a 20-year-old UNCG student, said, “Relationships just do not work in college. There are too many girls that offer the same if not more.” Consequently, the line between the male and female persona is blurring. Women are increasingly taking on the stereotypical male demeanor of just having frivolous sex without wanting commitment to adjust to the asserted, but not yet proven, point of view of men. This, in turn, alters the nature of sex and relationships among college students. College is a whole new world where people discover many new things about life and themselves. There are many stresses that can contribute to the foundation of a failing college relationship. Classes, partying, discovering other people with common interests, personal endeavors, and a newfound sense of self

can all factor in to ending a relationship. But it is possible to maintain a healthy relationship, even with all of the distractions? College is not a bag of potato chips. You can only eat just one (no pun intended). It is just a matter of how hungry you are. There is a declining desire to make relationship commitments early in life. This is the reality of most college students and no one should invite others into their life if they do not feel ready to commit. Monogamy is not in the relationship cemetery dead next to its cousin chivalry. It is just waiting for you to commit to it, before you commit to someone else and find the REAL in Relationship. -Email us at theatregister @gmail. com and follow The A&T Register on Twitter @TheATRegister

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Students create A&T sports talk show MEAGAN JORDAN

What do you want A&T students to know about your web show?

Tuesday we meet, Wednesday we ﬁlm and everything is out by Friday.

What started off as a vision amongst Wonma (Wo) Agbaza, a senior JOMC broadcast major, and Allynn Jackson also a senior JOMC broadcast major, has now turned into something relatively big. The Score conducted an interview with the producers of The Sports Zone. Joining the interview was sophomore JOMC major Jerrell Leeper, an analyst on the show.

JL: We want the students to know we are doing something. Most students do not pay attention to the Aggie insider and sports reporter. We want them interested, even if they do not agree with our opinions, we want them to tweet us and give feedback. I have friends at Michigan State who watch the show and debate with us. We want to leave a mark and keep the torch lit to inspire students.

How was the ﬁrst time ﬁlming?

What was your inspiration to start the show? WA: I always had a passion for stats and sports, so I thought to take advantage of the opportunity. AJ: I have been watching sports since the age of seven, and once I found ESPN, I never looked back. I always researched legends, stats and backgrounds. What is the goal of the show, and what are some future goals?

How is The Sports Zone preparing you for your future? AJ: We treat it like we are in the business. We aim for the perfect show, and we are always looking for ways to progress. JL: I stay up study the questions, stats, and take mental notes; I treat it like a job. How do people get on board with the show?

WA: The Sports Zone is a way for students to express themselves, and it is also an opportunity to give them a way to fulﬁll career purposes. We aim to have everyone ﬂexible with the different positions.

WA: We are big on social media, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. If someone wants to be a guest panelist contact us on the website, and we go from there. What do you do to prepare for the web show?

AJ: Right, we lit it and we want to pass the torch. We want people to know and hear about it so they can gain interest and keep it running. We are trying to let people know we are serious about what we do

WA: KW (co-producer) and I come up with topics. We consult Allynn on what he thinks, and then present it to the group. We have Around The League that talks about professional sports, and Aggie Nation that focuses on campus sports and updates.

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WA: Like Allynn said, it was boring, but people saw our potential. It started from just Allynn and I, and now we have more people on the show.

WA: This is college so you have different people in different arenas going in different directions, but you can connect with people. Though I am a broadcast major, I am versatile. Get with people who have the same goals but are strong in different areas. JL: Networking, we all have similar ambitions and dreams. You never know who can send your material to people you cannot reach. Is there anything you guys do outside of the web show that strengthens you in the ﬁeld of journalism?

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NEXT WEEK’S GAME: vs. Florida A&M War Memorial Stadium 1 p.m. & 4p.m.

AJ: The very ﬁrst time it was WO and I over fall break. It was so boring. Our personality was not there.

AJ: Know who your target audience is, because then you will have people who can relate. Then you will be able to expand. Always follow your dreams and ideas.

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JL: I was nervous. I never did a sports show, so it was a reality shock.

What advice can you give students who want to start their own web series?

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SPORTS ZONE

Members (Front Row) left to right: Trevona Williams, Stefon Elison, Konweau “KW” Williams (Second Row) left to right: Wonma “Wo” Agabaza, Jerrell Leeper, Dionte O’Neal, and LaRod Brown

JL: I contribute for the school paper, host rap cyphers, and work for a blogger. WA: This is the third show I produced. We have a show called THE SHOW. It is a comedy show. I make music, and I just started a clothing line with a friend. I feel like I have found my love, but I do not want to put my foot in The Sports Zone and close it there. I am big believer in following your heart. How do you plan to expand your brand? WA: We are trying to get shirts out to get more people to watch. We are up to the fourth

episode on TV. Andrew Callhorn (the man in charger of any show you see on TV for NCAT) airs it. I give him the tapes, and he puts it up on campus. Students from other campuses have been watching it as well, and people on twitter respond asking what they can do to be on the show. Any last comments? JL: Tell a friend to tell a friend to watch The Sports Zone. -Email theatregister@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @TheATRegister

Tebow’s faith tested by Jets SHANNON OWENS MCT Campus

Orlando- Tim Tebow’s been misled, disrespected and worked in an unfair system run by a group of individuals who were not invested in his success, in this case the New York Jets. Welcome to the brotherhood of misunderstood quarterbacks, Tebow. Tebow, 25, was unceremoniously released by the Jets Monday and greeted with one of the snarkiest statements from either “Mean Girls” writer Tina Fey or his former coach, Rex Ryan. Ryan said the team had a “great deal of respect” for Tebow and he was an “extremely hard worker, evident by the shape he came back in” hinting at Tebow dropping a few pounds during the offseason. Ryan then wished him the best moving forward. If that isn’t the corporate middle finger of all middle fingers, I don’t know what is. This is undoubtedly the darkest moment in Tebow’s professional football career, and it’s easily the most interesting part of this entire obsession with the Tebow story. Now we get to witness what faith looks like when it is tested. You see, Tebow doesn’t send Google trends haywire because the world is fascinated by his effective usage of the wildcat offense. I’m convinced there is a contingency of Tebow apologists who don’t even watch football. Tebow has become a modern-day cultural icon for religion. Specifically, Christianity. He’s the Billy Graham of sports and uses his platform to promote a larger message of faith to the world. Tebow certainly isn’t the first Christian in sports, but he’s the arguably been one of the most influential in using his platform, which has drawn

the praise and ire of a nation that’s been embattling religion since the Pilgrims landed in America to, in part, pursue religious freedom. Tebow believes God gives him his gifts, his opportunities and, now, his ability to overcome his struggles. This is where we learn who Tebow really is and what he is really made of. And, perhaps, we’ll all get to witness a deeper exploration into the meaning of the word faith. We’ve become conditioned to watching athletes or entertainers thank God after the Super Bowl victories or Oscars, but what happens when things don’t work out? Surely, Warren Moon or Doug Williams can teach Tebow a thing or two about faith and character in the midst of unfair circumstances. Moon had to play six years in the Canadian Football League before getting a shot to compete in the NFL, where he set numerous passing records before being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Williams took the Tampa Bay Buccaneers _ who had never been the playoffs _ into the post season three times in four years, and was the lowest-paid starting quarterback in the league. The man had to leave the NFL for the USFL before getting a shot to lead the Washington Redskins to a Super Bowl championship after initially coming to the team as a backup. Anyone who breathesoxy gen knows this is an unfair world. Sometimes you can exhibit the right attitude and work ethic like Tebow, and the opportunities don’t break your way. Sometimes, the right person can work in the wrong system.

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TODAY’S GAME: @ Elon War Memorial Stadium 1 p.m. & 4p.m. NEXT WEEK’S GAME: Saturday May 4 vs. N.C. Central @ Durham N.C.

TRACK & FIELD THIS WEEK’S MEET: Thu May 02Sat May 04 @ Irwin Belk Track (NCA&T Campus) TBA

AROUND SPORTS Jason Collins’ coming out will have little impact if he doesn’t play TEXAS—There is just one small problem with NBA center Jason Collins becoming the ﬁrst active professional sports team athlete to come out of the closet and admit he is gay. Collins needs a job. While NBA commissioner David Stern and the White House issued separate news releases praising Collins’ courage to admit he is gay and social media went bonkers with congratulatory statements, this great story is not quite all the way there. He needs to be playing for a team before this barrier is truly broken, and we can get on with our lives and simply rip the player for his lack of production rather than care about his lifestyle. Pro sports is all about ability and production, and if Jason Collins can play, who cares? If he is signed and plays with a team, then this door is ﬁnally open and others may follow suit without the fear that has existed for decades. What Collins did on Monday took a tremendous amount of courage, but he is no Jackie Robinson. Collins, 34, is just about at the end of his career and is currently an unrestricted free agent. He last played for the Washington Wizards, whose roster, given the state of that franchise, could be comprised of three-headed aliens and no one would notice. Even if he had not admitted he was gay the way he did in an article in Sports Illustrated on Monday, there is the issue that he simply may be done as a player. He averaged about one point and one rebound in 38 games between time with the Hawks and Celtics. His averages over his 12year career are 3.6 points and 2.5 rebounds. There was a good chance he was going to remain unsigned simply because of production. And now there is a good chance he gets another shot because of his announcement. There was some brilliance to his timing. Jason Collins took an important step for a lot of people on Monday, but a crucial element is missing that he can’t do alone. A team needs to sign him for this announcement to make the type of impact it merits.

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Walking out in style: Necole’s Last Words NECOLE JACKSON Scene Editor

Jason Collins

The athletic community is taking progressive strides as Jason Collins comes out publicly in this months issue of Sports Illustrated. Collins admits he did not set out to be the first openly gay active athlete. Since his announcement, he has received support from Kobe Bryant, Bill Clinton, Charles Barkley, and Spike Lee. Twitter has been live with tweets from fans showing their support. Many have commended Collins for coming out during his career, instead of after like other athletes have done. Only time will tell what the repercussions of his confession will be. Collins has done an excellent job of taking the high road in spite of all the publicity. The fans are watching to see what will happen next. - K.P.

Wow, my collegiate career is really coming to an end. When I came to freshmen orientation, I did not know the true meaning of Aggie Pride. Nor did I understand the love people had for this school, but now, blue and gold is embedded in me. I love this university with all my heart. It changed my life. I did not plan to become so involved or open up to some people, but I did and do not regret it. To my family, I love you. Jasmine Turley, Shannon Sellers, Jasmine Williams and Jamea Reynolds, I met you ladies freshman year, and we have been inseparable since. Through drama, separation and boy troubles, we made it through the struggle. I love you. To Jenell McMillon, my love, my New York takeover partner, my other therapist, you were there for me every time I needed you. You were there through the shade, happy times, success and the failures. This is only the begin-

ning of our friendship. I do not even need to explain the rest, they know. T o P o u n c y, girl you Necole seen me at Jackson my worst, better is coming. I know our friendship will stay true. To SUAB 2011-12 and 2012-13, the shade from student activities was real, but we do our job. It is not for directors or free tickets. It was all for the students and this university we love. To NAACP, my blood, sweat and tears were given to you these past three years. Now spread your wings and ﬂy. We set the foundation, now it is time for you to carry the torch. To my Register staff, only one lyric needs to be said, “This for all those people who hating on you this summer, talk stuff on a group chat, but won’t say nothing in public.”

To Ms. Florence and Mr. Spates, your hard work NEVER went unnoticed with me. I love you both dearly. To Anjan Basu, my guru and psychologist, most people did not know we were very close, but they would not understand anyway. I am happy to share with you gangsta ways. To Veronica, Ali and Miss Marie, you are the crazy lovely addition to my life. To OSA, I am really praying for you. To all that talked behind my back, did my friends or myself wrong, did not stand up, or just was not a good person, KARMA. To all that I hurt in some way, I send my apologies. Karma has gotten me already. To every student at A&T, who knows where life will lead us, but this right here is our moment. So many people try to take things from you whether opportunities, strength or faith. Just know that this moment is ours. When I leave this university, I may not have accomplished everything, but I know I worked hard.

KOURTNEY POPE

Temperatures are rising and so are the summertime hemlines. Just because you may be of a curvier stature, that does not mean your fashion choices have to suffer. Many outlets are now proving plus size collections to cater to the masses of women who want to dress their curves accordingly. Long gone are wrap dresses and moo-moos. Plus is chic again, with maxi skirts, peplum tops, and tailored shorts. I had the opportunity to stop by Torrid in Four Seasons Mall to get the scoop on what trends are a must for the season. Torrid is the go to place for all the trends and wardrobe staples a woman may need. They provide for women sizes 12-28. There is something for everyone here. In my time spent there, I was able to get great style tips from Jah, an employee at Torrid. When asked what were some trends she was looking forward to she responded happily, “ Dresses! They are the easiest things to dress up and dress down for the summer. Whether its with flats or heels, this is a go to for the season.” Torrid was filled with dresses. Maxi dresses seem to be a favorite. Many were featured in floral, color blocking, and tiered styl-

ing’s. “Coral deﬁnitely seems to be the color of the moment,” Jah pointed out while showing me a eyelet blazer in the signature color. Torrid also featured coral lace shorts and bohemian tops throughout their displays. The trend I was most excited to see were the patterned denim shorts. I feel in love with a light wash pair that featured dusty pink roses across it. It was also available in a cutoff shorts version and can be found on Torrid’s web page. An outﬁt is not complete without the perfect accessories. Jah had many to show even a couple of her favorites. Even though she is a fan of silver and I am more of a gold kind of girl, I have to admit I found myself falling for a couple of the pieces she picked. “Chunky bangles are instant arm candy. Play around with different sizes and colors to make it unique,” she suggested. Overall, Torrid is the move for all your curvy needs. Be on the look out on The A&T Register’s web site for footage from my interview with Jah.

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Summertime is approaching fast, which means soon the sun will be battling with your makeup. Humidity, heat, and sunrays all come together to give your face the summer meltdown. No worries, here are some ways to summer-proof your make up without breaking the bank. Just because it is summer does not mean you have to totally abandon your make-up. The ﬁrst thing you need is a face primer. Adding a primer to your face routine gives your products a ﬁrm base that aids in making your foundation last all day. The best face primer at the college student budget is the Rimmel London Fix & Perfect Pro Primer which can be found at drugstores like CVS, Walgreens, and of course WalMart. You also want to ditch your liquid foundations and settle for BB creams and powder foundations. A BB cream gives you coverage like a foundation but with less weight and products to increase the overall radiance of your skin. To help your BB cream last, you can set it with an oil blocking powder like the ones from Black Opal ($8.95.) With BB creams a little goes a long way, Maybelline BB Dream Fresh ($8.99) cream that can be found at any drugstore.

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“No New Friends” by DJ Khaled featuring Drake, Rick Ross and Lil’ Wayne. What was supposed to be the “Started from the Bottom” remix spawned into another DJ Khaled megahit that will be on radios everywhere. - J.L.

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If you are not much of a foundation person but still want to achieve a flawless look, invest in some concealer. A great concealer is the M.A.C. Studio Finish SPF concealer ($18.) A budget friendly alternative is the NYX concealer jar ($5.00) and you can find it at Ulta.com or nyxcosmetics.com Bronzers are a quick way to achieve that sun-kissed look. Apply bronzer on your cheekbones above your blush and down the bridge of your nose. A good bronzer is the Sonia Kashuk Bare Illuminating Bronzer in Goddess 40 ($12.99), which you can find at Target. The setting spray is the final layer of your make-up and it uses a fine mist to lock your make-up in place. The most reliable setting spray is the Urban Decay AllNighter setting spray ($23.00.) A less costly version is E.L.F. Make-up Mist & Set setting spray ($5.00) that you can find at Target. Take these tips and you will have luminous and beautiful makeup all summer long. All of the items are makeup bag must haves and are great investments for any beauty product guru.

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Summer Meltdown List: Top Beauty Must Haves STEPHANIE BANACI

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SUMMER FASHION & BEAUTY BREAKDOWN

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1. Have you seen the dorm room remix to “Body Party?” 2. Isn’t that in Pride Hall? 3. Who recorded this? 4. Isn’t she in Verge? 5. She has like 10,000 views right? 6. If you make a little something off this video, will you be investing in a better lace front for part two? 7. What about the random guy? 8. Is he a BFF, “ play brother,” or your BF? 9. Did he get the yams? 10. Speaking of YouTube , have you seen “Bitties Going HAM?” 11. What is up with the Verge ratchetness? 12. Who is Red Bangz? 13. Does she even still go here? 14. What kind of friend leaves their bestie on the curb, passed out/a** out? 15. Did anyone grab her wig after? 16. Doesn’t she kind of resemble a Jigga Boo? 17. Where was Chris Rock for the “Good Hair” documentary when this happened? 18. Is it us, or was her hair on strike? 19. Where have the real friends gone? 20. Does she have any new friends (Drake voice)? 21. Did anyone see the small individual with the black BMW, ram three cars this weekend? 22. Who got their summer body ready? 23. Or is it called a girdle? 24. Did you really think a week was enough? 25. Are you done with us yet?

“For the Road” by Tyga featuring Chris Brown. This tandem is at it again. Every time they collaborate, it is a hit. This song is no exception. For this single off of Tyga’s album, “Hotel California,” expect all the girls to be singing this.- J.L.

“My Trunk” by Big K.R.I.T. featuring Trinidad James. Already serving as a standout on his latest mixtape, “King Remembered In Time,” this trunk banger gets everyone hype the moment the beat drops. - J.L.

“Body Party” by Ciara. Now ladies, this is definitely your summer anthem. Ciara makes her comeback with producer Mike Will Made It. Do not be surprised if every girl you know makes you hate the song by the end of the summer. - J.L.

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