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SCOTT PASTORICK & TAYLOR YOUNG Construction continues on campus but some things seem to be held up. It makes some wonder what is causing the delays. There are several things that are keeping the New Student Health Center from opening, the old union from being bulldozed, and the ground breaking of the new clock tower in Bluford Circle. Health Center The Health Center received its beneficial occupancy from the city of Greensboro on Oct. 28. A beneficial occupancy allows a building to be used for its intended purpose even though some non-essential work still needs to be completed. “Some of the things that need to be completed is landscaping, interior painting, and installation of door guards,” said Andrew Perkins Jr., assistant vice chancellor of facilities. “After the contractor finishes his punch list, then they can move on to the next phase. This will allow for a change order to the contract to allow the I.T. to be installed

throughout the building,” said Perkins. Upon completion of the installation of the data and phone lines, the building will be fully completed. The Health Center is also LEED Certified, which is an energy conservation certification. The architectural sunshade, the metal mesh extended out from the building on the east side, helps the building meet the LEED certifications. It reflects the sun’s rays, so they do not directly hit the glass front of the building, which would make it more difficult to cool the building during the hot months. Perkins said that having to repair damages done by skateboarders is one of the things that is slowing the progress. Things like chipped concrete edges on steps and platforms along with damaged handrails have to be repaired. Perkins is also concerned about the safety of the students. “These kids are jumping of the platforms and right into N. Benbow Road,” said Perkins. He also stated that they will be placing devices on some of the concrete edges and installing devices around the Health Center to deter skateboarders. “We have chased off high school age kids, UNCG students, and N.C. A&T students from skateboarding around the Health Center,” said Perkins.

The Facilities department is also working with the city of Greensboro to improve the curb-appeal of the Health Center. The city is going to take down all of the power poles around the new building and install underground power lines. Plans have been made to install two new metal arms to extend over the roads to operate traffic lights. “We should be getting a Certificate of Occupancy from the city on or before Nov. 14, 2014,” said Perkins. This will allow full and unrestricted operation of the facility. Perkins said Melody Pierce, vice chancellor of student affairs wanted to wait and open the New Student Health Center at the beginning of the Spring 2015 semester. Pierce said that switching health centers now would be more of a distraction and cause more confusion for students. “With the end of the semester drawing near and final exams around the corner, the last thing we want to do is make it more stressful or confusing for our students,” said Perkins. Memorial Student Union Many things must be done before a building can just be torn down.

It is no mystery that college students and money do not always coincide. It is tough for college students to maintain a level-head when deciding to separate a need from a want. North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University is implementing a new financial literacy tool for students entitled “CashCourse University.” On Friday Nov.7, N.C. A&T hosted a financial information session for students including informative information about the new financial literacy tool. “CashCourse University” is now available to students. “Finance is a foundation of life, and here at North Carolina A&T State University we want our students to be competent academically, and financially. Money management is a critical factor for college students especially after leaving universities,” said Resource Management Specialist, Claudette Smith. CashCourse is a 24/7 website educational resource that was implemented to inform students about financial management tools, and how faculty and students can use this tool to help improve overall financial literacy skills. Keya Elie, senior psychology student, believes that this new resource is beneficial for all students. “This is an opportunity for all students to get access to a great resource, and I like the fact that it will be provided to all majors not just financial majors.” CashCourse is sponsored by the National Endowment for Financial Education, the leading private non-profit dedicated to inspiring empowered financial decision making. CashCourse is offered at 855 universities throughout the country including, Ohio State University, Penn State University, Cornell University, North Carolina State University, and North Carolina Central University. While on CashCourse, students can explore six mandates; including personal and family budget planning, understand See CASH on Page 3

Engineering students take hold on societal barriers KRISTEN SHIPLEY

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Wednesday, Nov. 5 about 40 students gathered in Merrick Auditorium for the second official N.C. A&T Chapter meeting of Engineers Without Borders (EWB). EWB is a humanitarian non-profit organization committed to implementing sustainable engineering projects for communities worldwide and developing global leaders. “How can you break down global borders without breaking down your own mind first?” asked junior computer science student Paul Hammond, vice president of internal affairs. During their first meeting students broke through boards, literally. To signify breaking mental barriers, an essential theme in EWB, students broke wooden boards. “In order to break down borders globally, it starts within our community, on our campus within the general body,” said senior computer engineer student Christian Ford, vice president of external affairs. “I got the chance to visit China and thought about all the things they don’t have that we do,” said Community Service  See ENGINEERING on Page 3

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N.C. A&T University will like to announce its ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday Nov. 21 2014, for the new Alzehmiers outreach center:

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The student center has three phases, in no particular chronological order. Phase B, renovations of Moore gym, is complete. Phase C, the utility relocations and improvements, is the underground work. It’s the underbelly of a building; this will be complete in a week. The final task began on Monday. As of Nov. 3, N.C. A&T received certified construction documents for Phase A. Phase A is beginning the construction process. A request to demolish the student union must go to the Board of Governors for approval in early December. “We will start the official demolition that week. We will

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CASH From page 1 ing credit building principles to meet long-term and short-term goals, cost of planning for postsecondary or post-baccalaureate education, college cost of attendance, ﬁnancial assistance, and assistance in completing the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Each mandate has different articles, calculators, videos, and worksheets to help students get a sense of completing ﬁnancial tasks in life. Denise Iverson-Payne, assistant vice chancellor for student development would like all students to engage in the new resource. “We would like students to know that we have this resource available for them. We aren’t making this a requirement but instead an education opportu-

ENGINEERING From page 1 Chair Bryan Royster, a junior electrical engineering student. “EWB is about taking what we learn in school and applying it to help others. It’s about giving back, not just for engineers, but an opportunity for everyone.” During the meeting, students were broken up into three teams based on where they would like to implement their projects: Africa, South America, and Central America. After introductions, additional team leaders were designated for the marketing, service and ﬁnance groups within the team. They also discussed their visions and what they hope to accomplish for their country. “Team South America will embark on a journey to dynamically develop the community using the knowledge we learn at the illustrious N.C. A&T State University,” said Felicia Rutland, a senior chemical en-

nity to further their knowledge about financial wellness,” said Iverson-Payne. Administration at N.C. A&T looks to spread awareness about the new financial tool, by adding it to different majors, courses, and organizations on campus. While CashCourse is a new resource on campus, it can help organizations with another outlet for members to use when in need of valuable finance information. CashCourse comes at a critical time as we are entering Career Development Month. This will help raise awareness about the importance of getting a job, and being able to budget money. —Email Dominique at jdmoody@aggies.ncat.edu and follow us on Twitter @theatregister

gineer and applied mathematics student. Hammond believes that, “engineering is a state of being not a state of major.” He hopes to make a global difference by utilizing community efforts to address the needs of third-world countries. He said as an engineer it’s all about ﬁnding the problem, coming up with a solution and breaking through limitations. At the conclusion of the meeting, all three teams came back together to establish the chapter’s core values. Freshman electrical engineering student Juwan Hawkins from team South America said, “Everybody is a part of every team working towards one common goal.” It seems as though the global movement has already begun to inﬂuence the campus. Join EWB for their next program, “Are You Smarter Than an Engineer?” on Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m., location TBA. —Email Kristen at kgshiple@ aggies.ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @perfectlyk

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not give a notice to proceed, i.e. telling contractors you can start your work until the 5th of January,” said Perkins. The union is on a two-year cycle and is projected to be complete in time for Homecoming 2017. Clock Tower N.C. A&T is building a clock tower inside of Bluford Circle. Construction for the clock tower is to take place around the same time as the union. Ground will break in December. The actual construction of the clock tower will be during the ﬁrst part of the New Year, if all goes well. Just like with the union, utilities will need to be removed and the clock tower still needs to be completely designed. Campus should be

interesting with so much construction occurring at one time. “We’ve got a bunch of stuff going on, so we’ve got a bunch of people who are really working very, very hard to: number one not provide any risk to the students and secondly to make sure we get the work done as effectively as we possibly can. And number 3, we need to stay within budget,” said Perkins. Students, faculty and staff await the completion of the new construction projects. —Email us at theatregister@ gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @theatregister

Students celebrate the life of fellow Aggie Khristina Smith TAYLOR YONG

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On Saturday, Nov. 8 N.C. A&T students, faculty, family, and friends gathered at New Jerusalem Cathedral to celebrate the life of a fallen Aggie. Khristina Margaret Smith, 22, passed on Oct. 31. According to her friends, Smith was described as the “epitome of Godliness.” She was a refreshing spirit that everyone wanted to be around. Smith graduated from N.C. A&T in May with an undergraduate degree in psychology. She was working on her master’s degree in Adult Education. Smith also worked for the university as a social worker and with the ACES program for Guilford County Schools as well. The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State Fellowship Gospel Choir ministered throughout the service.

Smith was also a member as an undergraduate student. Brandon Jackson, friend of Smith, reﬂected on their time together. Jackson smiled and said, “She was always happy with the biggest smile on her face. She was a joy to be around.” Jackson described how Smith always kept him “on his toes.” During the service, Smith’s mother reﬂected on her wisdom, which was mirrored in her nickname, “Momma.” Although most students were sad when they learned of Smith’s passing, they celebrated her life tremendously on Saturday. “I was devastated, two people I grew up with had died in one week,” said Doneshia Webster. Webster knew Smith since high school. Smith went through the Pittsburg Public and Wake Country school systems. Throughout her obituary,

family members expressed Smith’s love for people. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. According to the obituary, Smith was “the light in a dark room.” Many described the funeral as refreshing, joyous and memorable. Jackson said, “I was sad when I heard of her passing. I wasn’t doing well until it was time for her celebration of life. You could feel that God was in the room.” Smith’s friends spoke during the funeral acknowledging that Smith was the glue that held friendships together. One of the friends, Shontia Parker, led a song in her honor. Another Aggie left us but memories will live in the hearts of those she touched. —Email Taylor at tlyoung1@ aggies.ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @sweeteey94

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Town may ban tobacco sales AMY CRAWFORD

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WESTMINSTER, Mass. — The cartons of Marlboros, cans of Skoal and packs of Swisher Sweets are hard to miss stacked near the entrance of Vincent’s Country Store, but maybe not for much longer: All tobacco products could become contraband if local health officials get their way. This sleepy central Massachusetts town of 7,700 has become an improbable battleground in America’s tobacco wars. On Wednesday, the Board of Health will hear public comment on a proposed regulation that could make Westminster the first municipality in the United States to ban sales of all tobacco products within town lines. “To my knowledge, it would be the first in the nation to enact a total ban,” said Thomas Carr, director of national policy at the American Lung Association. “We commend the town for doing it.” Town health agent Elizabeth Swedberg said a ban seemed like a sensible solution to a vexing problem. “The tobacco companies are really promoting products to hook young people,” she said, pointing to 69-cent bubblegum-flavored cigars, electronic cigarettes and a new form of dissolvable smokeless tobacco that resembles Tic Tac candies. “The board was getting frustrated trying to keep up with this.” Citing a report from the U.S. surgeon general, Swedberg said that if tobacco use continues unabated, 5.6 million American children who are younger than 18 today will die prematurely because of smoking. Change,

Elise Amendola ❘ THE Associated Press TOBACCO BAN Brian Vincent would rather a ban not start with his family-owned grocery store in Westminster, Mass., but local officials are contemplating such an action. The blanket ban would be a first in the nation and include all forms of tobacco and e-cigarettes.

she said, “has to start somewhere.” Brian Vincent would rather it not start with his family-owned grocery on Main Street. Tobacco products, he said, make up more than 5 percent of sales. A quarter of his customers purchase tobacco, Vincent said, and while they’re there, they often pick up a gallon of milk or one of the fresh-baked maple-candied bacon chocolate chip cookies that are displayed by the check-out aisle. “It’s going to send business five minutes this way or five minutes that way — no one’s going to quit,” said Vincent, who admits to enjoying a cigar

himself now and then. Encouraged by the New England Convenience Store Association, Vincent has been asking customers to sign a petition against the proposal. He has gathered more than 800 signatures so far, and other merchants are on track to deliver hundreds more to town officials this week. David Sutton, a spokesman for Richmond, Virginia-based Altria Group Inc., owner of the nation’s biggest cigarette maker, Philip Morris USA, called the proposal a “bad policy” that will harm local employers. “We believe businesses should be able to choose which

products they carry,” Sutton said. “If the ban were to be implemented, adult tobacco and e-vapor consumers could shift their purchases to neighboring stores. The proposed regulations, if enacted, would fundamentally alter these businesses and would likely cost Westminster jobs.” So many people have called Town Hall about the proposal, the Board of Health — whose meetings about septic system updates and mosquito control rarely attract an audience — will hold Wednesday’s public hearing in an elementary school

cafeteria rather than in its usual second-floor conference room. Colleen Conner, who pops into Vincent’s nearly every day to pick up a pack of American Spirits, is among those who signed the petition. Should the measure pass, she said, she’ll drive 25 miles north to New Hampshire and buy her cigarettes there in bulk. “When you’re a smoker, you’ll quit when you’re ready, not because someone told you to,” she said. “I think it’s going to hurt the store — and I love the store.” Swedberg, the town health agent, said the Board of Health hopes that if it enacts the regulation, loyal customers will support local businesses by buying more nontobacco products. And she thinks stores could see another benefit: “For people who are trying to quit, it could be a better place for them to shop, because they wouldn’t be confronted with tobacco.” Board members are keeping an open mind and will take public comment into account, Swedberg said. But she remains supportive of the ban and hopes more communities across the country will follow Westminster’s example. It’s an admirable goal, said Westminster resident Claudia Kulik, who turned to a hypnotist to quit cigarettes 10 years ago. Yet even she doubts that making it impossible to buy tobacco products in town would make a difference to a smoker seeking a fix.

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U.S. faces last best chance on Iran nuke deal LARA JAKES

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MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — The Obama administration is facing its last best chance to curb Iran’s nuclear program — not just to meet an end-of-the-month deadline for a deal, but also to seal one before skeptical Republicans who will control Congress next year are able to scuttle it. Years of negotiations to limit Tehran’s nuclear production entered the final stretch Sunday as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and European Union senior adviser Catherine Ashton in Oman’s capital. With no immediate agreement in sight, officials said the discussions were expected to continue into Monday. The stakes are high as the Nov. 24 deadline approaches. A deal could quell Mideast fears about Iran’s ability to build a nuclear bomb and help revive the Islamic Republic’s economy. It also would deliver a foreign policy triumph for the White House, which is being hammered by prominent Republican senators over its handling of the civil war in Syria and the growth of the Islamic State militancy in Iraq. Those same critics seek to put the brakes on U.S.-Iranian bartering, if not shut it down completely, once they seize the majority on Jan. 3. The Obama administration “needs to understand that this Iranian regime cares more about trying to weaken America and push us out of the Middle East than cooperating with us,” Republican Sens. John McCain of Arizona, the incoming chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, said in a statement last week. President Barack Obama told CBS’ “Face The Nation” that his administration’s “unprecedented sanctions” on Iran are what forced Tehran to the negotiating table. “Our number one priority with respect to Iran is making sure they don’t get a nuclear weapon,” he said. But Obama also cited “a big gap” between Iran and world powers as they try for a final agreement. “We may not be able to get there,” he said in the interview broadcast Sunday. Over the past year, congres-

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sional Republicans have made little secret of their skepticism of Obama’s outreach to Tehran. They say it has alienated Israel and kept the U.S. from maintaining a hard line on a number of foreign policy fronts, including Iran’s detention of three Americans. That skepticism is borne mostly of concerns that Iran secretly will enrich enough uranium to build nuclear weapons, even after a deal is reached. For years, Iran hid some of its nuclear facilities and blocked inspectors’ access at others, raising widespread alarms about its intentions. Penalties imposed by the U.S., EU and the U.N. Security Council aimed to punish Tehran for its covert nuclear program. Iran has maintained that its nuclear activities are purely peaceful and necessary to fuel medical and energy demands. Last week, Kerry, a former Senate Foreign Relations committee chairman, rejected suggestions

that a GOP-controlled Congress would be able to change course on negotiations with Iran. He also noted that any Senate move would need overwhelming support to be approved. “As we have learned in the last few years, the minority has enormous power to stop things from happening,” he said. He also has said none of the world powers has an appetite for extending the talks beyond the Nov. 24 deadline, although that remains a remote possibility if an agreement appears close. If a deal is struck before year’s end, U.S. lawmakers may have limited ability to undo it. Experts believe most of the U.S. penalties against Iran’s ﬁnancial and oil markets can be suspended, if not lifted entirely, by presidential authority. Beyond Jan. 3, however, and without an agreement in place, Congress could try to issue new sanctions without giving Obama that authority to suspend or lift

them. Already, a plan to strengthen them if the negotiations expire without a final deal has gathered strong backing from senators from both parties. If the two sides are close at that point, the administration almost certainly would move to veto any legislation imposing new penalties, or ones that would otherwise tie Obama’s hands. Administration officials believe new sanctions could violate the negotiating terms and lead Iran to step up its production of enriched uranium. But if the negotiations drag on, the White House will have to decide whether it could accept sanctions with a threatened “trigger” to be enacted in future months. A senior U.S. official said such triggered sanctions could appease anxious lawmakers, while at the same time push Iran more quickly toward a deal. The U.S. official made clear that triggered sanctions are not currently being considered by the White House. The official

was not authorized to discuss the strategy by name and spoke on condition of anonymity. Broadly, a potential agreement would ease economic sanctions against Tehran agrees to limit its uranium enrichment to a level that would make it unable to build nuclear weapons. It would have to provide international inspectors with full and veriﬁable access to Iran’s nuclear facilities. Iranian ofﬁcials appear guardedly optimistic about reaching an agreement by the end of November, but insist on a quick lifting of the sanctions. Iran agreed to freeze its uranium enrichment during the negotiations and reduce its stockpile of weapons-grade nuclear material. “Sanctions have never contributed to the resolution of this issue,” Zarif told reporters as he headed to Muscat. “They must be removed. They have not produced any positive results.”

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Healthy habits for the holiday season Jordan king

GHOE is over and the holidays are here. Grandma’s house will be filled with family, with all you can eat turkey, baked mac and cheese and collard greens. With all of these deliciously bountiful food options it can be hard to make healthy food choices, so you won’t pack on too many pounds over the winter. First and foremost, por-

tions and substitutions are key. It doesn’t take a lot of food for the stomach to become full; however, it takes time for the signals that let you know you’re full, to reach your brain. To avoid over eating try drinking a glass of water before every meal and throughout the day. This will decrease your appetite and help with digestion. Margarine, natural sugars and spices are great alternatives to artificial flavorings and give your food more zest. They

also reduce unwanted sodium and fat. Those accolades alone will give you bragging rights for “who made the best dish.” For those interested in meatless options, you can still have a great and effective menu that provides even more nutrients than meat. Beans, rice, tofu, and rich green vegetables provide the protein and vitamins that helps maintain a good metabolism during the season. Don’t forget about fruits

and nuts for various vitamins and additional protein. Exercising is also very important, as the winter months make us more eager to stay inside. Running is a great way to stay in shape. If you choose to run outdoors, it will allow you to take in the seasonal sights. Try bringing a friend to help keep you motivated and consistent with your runs. Try indoor activities such as swimming, weight training, and basketball to keep the body mov-

ing The most important thing is to stay active to avoid weight gain WebMD.com suggests to embrace the holiday season and indulge in foods that you can’t get other times of the year. But doing so in small portions. The medical website also says to contribute to holiday gatherings by bringing low-calorie dishes. Staying healthy during this time can be challenging; however, a strong focus can easily overpower this. It is not impossible to stay

healthy and eat well during the holidays. Portions, substitutions, and exercise are all ingredients to keeping your body looking right, and not having to work as hard to get that summer body back when spring hits. Happy holidays!

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Where does Obama Coalition allegiance lie Jordan Alford

The strong coalition of minorities and special interest groups that helped get President Barack Obama elected in 2008 has been named the Obama Coalition by mainstream media. These groups include African-Americans, LatinoAmericans and single women. In the years 2008 and 2012, voter turnout was high and resulted in overwhelming support for President Obama, which helped him gain and keep his seat in the Oval Office. However, in the years when he is not on the ballot, Congress has not had the same amount of success. In 2010, the Democrats lost their majority in the House of Representatives and came dangerously close to losing their majority in the Senate as well. Also in 2010, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid almost lost his Senate seat in a close election. The Democrats held on to the majority by one seat and expanded their majority in 2012 when President Obama was up for re-election. However, on Tuesday the Democrats watched as they lost their majority because

the Republicans removed seven Democrats from office, including North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan who lost to Thom Tillis. Voter Turnout during midterm elections has been down in both 2010 and 2014, but voter turnout was higher in this year. Was this a referendum of the President and some of his policy? Or is this just a trend that means that these groups have no allegiance to the Democratic Party but to President Obama? This is a valid question to ask given the data that is provided. Professor Derick K. Smith from the Political Science and Criminal Justice department said, “It is interesting in theory but in essence voter turnout is significantly higher during Presidential elections no matter who is on the ballot. Also, the Latino vote was slightly lower but how can you expect them to show up when the president hasn’t delivered on immigration reform yet which was promised to them.” All of these points have reasonable validity. It could be that the President’s policy within the last two years has let America down, after all his approval ratings are at an all-time low right now. But to have a President win

in the electoral-college by two very wide margins twice and lose substantially in the mid-terms is still mind boggling. In this midterm election 5,589 people were registered to vote in the N.C. A&T precincts yet only 847 people came out and voted. This means that only 15.15% of registered voters came out to vote while almost eighty-five percent stayed home on election night. In 2010 the numbers ran similar with only 857 people voting in midterm elections. Whether it is an issue with motivating key members of the Democratic base or simply disagreement with the President’s policy, one thing is certain after election night. The Democratic Party has to take a long look in the mirror and reflect on whether they want to keep a representative in the White House and take back the majority in Congress in 2016 or not.

As I stood outside of the Guilford County Courthouse handing out flyers for the upcoming Moral Monday and asking citizens to sign pledge cards to become involved in civic engagement, I watched my fellow Aggies march up to the steps of the historic building in a peaceful demonstration of their right to vote. I also observed clueless faces when being advised that they could not vote straight ticket democrat. And the biggest thing that I noticed: students showing their faces for the “March to the Polls,” but not voting. Yes, I saw students snap selfies for Instagram, pose for the group picture, but did not even step foot inside of the courthouse to vote. Ever since I first became heavily involved in civic engagement and community involvement my sophomore year of college, I noticed that students did not really care. I have seen so many student leaders and or-

ganizations become involved for one simple cause or during one significant time. I have watched “appearances” being made at marches and rallies, and I have observed students go back to their normal lives the next day. But when will students begin to sincerely care? Every year, I watch a march or rally take place with its organizers and participants clearly acting for the spotlight. Demonstrations are great. They gain publicity and notoriety. However, there is actual work to be done in which things and situations can change. How many of you faithfully canvassed during election pre-season? Did you take the time to get informed about candidates and their platforms prior to approaching the polls to cast your vote? Give me one specific issue that the city of Greensboro is struggling with. My one hope for this campus and its students, present and future, is that we forget about ourselves for once. That we put in hard work and mo-

bilize to solve issues on our campus and in our community. And yes, this is our community too. This city in which our university is located in, and that we reside in for ten months out of the calendar year, belongs to us. For ten months, we learn, shop, drive, and live in this city. Although you may just be a student, it is important to give back to the community that surrounds this campus. I encourage all Aggies to take the time and learn about their community. Do research to see what you can do to tackle some of the issues that it faces. And if no one sees your face, learns your name, or knows exactly what you did, understand that your acts of kindness and humility will result in a positive effect and will be repaid to you in someway.

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When to be concerned and when to mind your business Brianna harrison Copy Editor

A few weeks ago, I attended a Domestic Violence workshop hosted by the Office of Counseling Services. Since the recent cases of domestic violence in the media, it was only right that N.C. A&T raises awareness about the severity of the issue. I was happy to hear about different people’s stories, how they survived and how to help others if they are victims. Granted, I’m aware of domestic violence and how to help others, but it was Domestic Violence Awareness month, so why not support, right?

Sitting in the workshop, the guest speaker began by talking about the issue and how it affects people in our society. I must admit, I was with her wholeheartedly, until she said “I want to destroy the myth that ‘People should always mind their business.” In that moment, she lost me completely. “You know growing up people always say, ‘you need to mind your business,’ or ‘don’t involve yourself in other people’s business,’ but that’s not true,” she said. At that point, I completely forgot that we were supposed to be discussing domestic vio-

lence. I was stuck on the fact that this lady was telling people not to mind their business. Every time I tried to refocus, I was still stuck on that thought. Then I began thinking, “that’s why America is so messed up. People don’t know how to mind their business.” In those seconds, I became frustrated with the thought of more people not being able to mind their business. I know people in the south are very friendly, but there acts of kindness can sometimes be a bit overbearing. Besides, where I am from, people are taught to mind their business. Moving to North Carolina

was a huge transition. In fact, one of the biggest problems that I had with some people here was that they want to know too much information. Some mean well, while others do not; they are just nosey. I remember going to different places around Greensboro, and strangers tried to make a conversation with me, asking everything from my name to my family lineage; something that I am not accustomed to. To top it off, some got upset when I didn’t divulge personal information. Of course there are nosey people up north, but most people have other ways to “collect data” besides asking you to your face.

After about 20 minutes of getting caught up in my thoughts, I realized that there is a fine line between minding someone else’s business and being genuinely concerned about a person’s well being. Finding ways to help others is a moral obligation, not a way to impede on their personal business. Of course, if I encountered someone being mishandled, I would intervene. That goes without question. But if you insist on prying, meddling, snooping, or “checking” for personal gain, please go find a hobby. Minding someone else’s business is tiring, stressful, and

most importantly, chaotic. The time that it takes you to meddle in other people’s business means you are wasting time that you could be using to better yourself. So, make it your mission to mind your business, unless you are genuinely helping someone else.

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REMAINING GAMES: Saturday Nov. 15 vs. Savannah State Ted Wright Stadium 2 p.m. Saturday Nov. 22 vs. NC Central O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium 2 p.m.

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PHOTO BY SYMONE’ AUSTIN • THE A&T REGISTER FAREWELL (LEFT) Quarterback Kwashaun Quick was name MEAC Player of the Week on Monday. Quick completed 22-of-29 passes for 249 yards with four touchdowns in a 45-0 win over Morgan State. He recorded 198 yards passing in the first half. He also rushed for 63 yards on 18 carries and recorded career highs in completions, pass attempts and completion percentage (.759). (RIGHT) Sophomore Marquis Ragland collected nine tackles, six solo, with 3.0 for a loss of 12 yards and 2.5 sacks for an 11 yard loss. He also posted a forced fumble in a win against Morgan State.

N.C. A&T TAKES DOWN MORGAN STATE 45-0 ALEXIS WAINWRIGHT Register Reporter

The Aggies demolished the Bears of Morgan State 45-0 for their last home game of the season Saturday at Aggie Stadium. Kicker Cody Jones scored the first 3 points after a field goal to give the Aggies a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. Sophomore running back Tarik Cohen gave the Aggies a lead with a 16-yard run for a touchdown and another field goal from Cody Jones. This gave the Aggies a 10-point lead over the Bears to end the first quarter. Cohen had 56 yards and went over the 1,000-yard mark for the second consecutive season. This makes him the first player in school history to rush 1,000 yards in a season as a freshman and a sophomore. “Cohen is special,” said Head Coach Rod Broadway.

At the start of the second quarter, Denzel Keyes wasted no time as he received a 3-yard pass from Quick to score yet another touchdown. It was followed by a good field goal from Jones to make the score 17-0. With only a minute left in the first half the Aggies scored back to back. Keyes had a 10yard pass, followed by a 47yard pass from Quick to MEAC Rookie of the Week honoree Marquell Cartwright to score two touchdowns to give the Aggies a 31-0 lead at halftime. To start off the second half Cartwright scored a touchdown after having a 3-yard run. With 3: 50 left in the third quarter wide receiver, Xavier Griffin received a 25-yard pass from Quick to score the last points of the game, to make the score 450. Neither team scored in the fourth quarter. “We just try to make improvements and get better every week. I don’t know anything

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about statements. We hopefully got a little bit better today, and we can continue to grow as a football team,” said Broadway. William Ray Robinson III, senior offensive lineman for the Aggies, was one of the best offensive linemen for the 2014 season. “Playing my last home game was very fun and emotional. Seeing the growth of the program from 2010 to now really made me appreciate everything that the University has given me so far. I have seen the bad of Aggie football and also the good, so I’m just honored to ﬁnish my last game in Aggie Stadium the way I did on Saturday,” said Robinson. “The win was a great feeling being that this game was hyped up pretty good being that it was an elimination game for either team that loss. I enjoyed every bit of the victory but now our focus is on Savannah State,” said Robinson.

Robinson added, “Special thanks to my coach Keith Wagner for giving me the opportunity to play college football and be the player that I am today.” The Aggies defense forced three turnovers from the Bears. D’Vonte Grant, senior linebacker picked off two passes from the Bears that led to two touchdowns. “The little sucker can play, he’s been doing the same thing for us for four years. It’s been a pleasure having those guys around. Especially Grant. I’m proud of him and what he performed and more than that. The type of person he is, he’s a great guy,” said Broadway. “It was really emotional, but knowing we have two more games left I guess you can say it really hasn’t hit me yet,” said Grant. Grant plans to graduate in December. “My role as a senior this year was mainly to make sure

everyone was focused and knew the task at hand for the upcoming week,” he said. He also explained, “Saturday’s win was a great win for the team. It was great for us seniors to go out with a bang like that. It was fun while it lasted but we’re focused on next week games now.” The Aggies have an overall record of 8-2 and a 5-1 record in conference play. Aggies are currently in three-way tie for the number one spot in the MEAC Conference against Bethune-Cookman and South Carolina State. The Aggies will play against Savannah State at Ted Wright Stadium in Savannah, Ga. Saturday at 2 p.m. —Email Alexis at awainwri@ aggies.ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @Darkmultiplexx

Lady Aggies headed to conference tourney ALEXIS WAINWRIGHT Register Reporter

The Aggies closed their regular home season Sunday against the South Carolina State Bulldogs in Moore Gymnasium. Before the game began, the Aggies honored their only senior, Jeana Daniels during the Senior Day game. Daniels is a four-year member of the Aggie team. She helped restructure the volleyball program in 2010. Daniels began to lead the Aggies in kills during her freshman and sophomore year. “Today felt great. It felt a little bit more special than other games because I had family come from Texas and Charlotte to see me,” said Daniels. The Aggies conquered the Bulldogs as soon as the game started. In the ﬁrst set they held a 16-7 lead and continued to sail by the Bulldogs the rest of the set to end 25-14.

Junior Aleena McDaniel had a team-high of 12 kills and 11 digs. Sophomore Liz Martino had 12 digs and 19 assist, and freshman Samara Brown ended with 10 digs and 13 assists. Junior Ashley Johnson recorded another teamhigh of 17 digs and Junior Jasmine Jones with her season high of 10 digs. South Carolina State led in the second set 12-8 and then extended the lead to 19-12 to tie the game. After the half, the Aggies had no difﬁculty taking the lead over the bulldogs in the third set. As soon as they gained a 14-5 lead over the Bulldogs, the Aggies quickly ended the third set to take the lead 25-19 and winning 2-1 with one set remaining. In the fourth set, the Aggies and Bulldogs went head to head. After the teams were tied with 9 points each, the Aggies broke through the tie to end the set with a ﬁve-point lead, 25-20. Leaving the game with the Aggies winning 3-1

against the South Carolina State Bulldogs. “It was an excellent win today and a good team effort. We juggled the lineup a little bit and it took us a while to get in sync. This group still has a lot left to accomplish and they are still hungry,” said Head Coach Hal Clifton. The Aggies beat the bulldogs 3-1 and improved their record to an overall 6-21 and 6-4 in the MEAC. This win left the Aggies in third place in the MEAC Southern Division. They will now play in the MEAC tournament on Thursday, Nov. 20 to face the second seeded team in the Northern division. In the north, Howard holds the top spot with a record of 11-1. Hampton is in second (10-1) and will face Delaware (1-10) on Friday, Nov. 14. —Email Alexis at awainwri@ aggies.ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @Darkmultiplexx

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AROUND SPORTS Palmer out for the season CTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Carson Palmer conﬁrmed that he is out for the season after tearing his left ACL in Sunday’s win over St. Louis.

Lakers beat Charlotte Hornets LOS ANGELES(AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers finally won a game after five straight losses to open the season. “I know the city probably feels good about it,” said Byron Scott, who got his first victory as Lakers coach after they rallied to beat the Charlotte Hornets 107-92 on Sunday night.

Pistorius Appeal Hearing Set NEW YORK (AP) — New York Prosecutors said Monday their application to appeal against Oscar Pistorius’ manslaughter conviction and five-year prison sentence will be heard in a Pretoria court on Dec. 9. Pistorius, a multiple Paralympic champion who ran at the 2012 Olympics on carbon-fiber blades, was instead convicted of culpable homicide, or manslaughter, by Masipa because she said he acted negligently. Pistorius testified that he mistook Steenkamp for a nighttime intruder in his home when he killed her in the pre-dawn hours of Feb. 14, 2013.

Jackson’s speech Helps Fill Redskins Void ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — DeSean Jackson sensed that perhaps not all of his Washington Redskins teammates were supportive of Robert Grifﬁn III. Jackson also felt that the team could use some more vocal leaders. Last week, before the team broke for the bye, the talented but usually quiet veteran receiver raised some eyebrows when he stood up at the end of a full team meeting in the Redskins Park auditorium. Jackson made a quick speech stressing that everyone needs to unite behind the coaches’ decision and support the quarterback. Compiled by Janay Boone from Associated Press content.

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Winter Skin Care Your guide to maintaining soft, subtle, skin this winter and saying no to ashy ankles, chapped lips and wind-whipped cheeks SHELBY IVEY CHRISTIE Scene Editor

African-American skin is unique and beautiful. It takes some tender love and care to ensure that it is flawless, especially during the winter months. During the colder months it seems like there’s not enough vaseline and cocoa butter in the world to keep your hands from getting ashy. Do you apply chapstick every five minutes? Is your face itching right now at the thought of having another scarf chafe across it? Yea, I know the feeling. Here’s my winter skin survival guide: 1. Cleanse gently: In the winter we must be very cautious about cleansing our skin. We want to purify not strip our skin. In the summer months it’s totally appropriate to bust out that oil control exfoliator and go to work, but during the winter months we don’t sweat as much and we are not lathered in sunscreen. This means that we do not need the heavy duty cleanser. Try a moisturizing or gentle cleanser. I love CeraVe moisturizing cleanser. It’s a lot like Cetaphil but moisturizing. I find that Cetaphil is a little harsh and irritates the sensitive skin under my eyes. CeraVe on the other hand is super gentle and smooth. You can use it all over your body to preserve moisture. It’s available at Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens.

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in a 5-day, 14-day, 30-day or 60day supply. I’ve done both the 5 and 14 day peels. It’s a three step peel made easy with 2 steps being prepackaged wipes and the last step being a serum. It renews, restores and gives your skin the most beautiful ﬁnish. Basically, it peels all the gunky, wind damaged, bad skin away to reveal the perfect skin underneath. Thank me later! The best masks are also found at Sephora in a variety to meet your individual skin needs. Sephora has $12 cloth masks for almost any kind of skin problem you can imagine. I like the pearl mask for lu-

minance. You simply take the cloth mask out of its package and place it on your washed and dried face, let it sit for 15 minutes and walah! Beautiful summer glow in the winter. 4. Last but certainly not least moisturize! I use CeraVe moisturizer as well. It’s super gentle and moisturizing but not greasy, which I love. It’s also fragrance free for those with sensitive skin. You can’t go wrong with Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula for your body. Even though it’s winter we still have to protect our skin. If you’re like me and despise greasy sunscreen moisturizers then you will love this product: Mineral Fusion SPF 30 Brush on Sunscreen. Yes, you read that right, powdered sunscreen. This translucent powder is only $19 at Target. Brush on your bare face, over your moisturizer or makeup to protect your skin from those harmful UV rays. BONUS: Rose Water. This stuff is amazing if you use it as a toner or to calm skin after makeup removal. It is also great for baths. It’s soothing and moisturizing and helps calm winter skin. You can purchase it in stores but I prefer to make my own. It’s super easy and involves rose petals, fun! Look up a great recipe online for rose water and tell me how you like it. -Email Shelby Ivey Christie at sichrist@aggies.ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @bronze_bombSHEL

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The Cotton Club is an online collective of creative entities in fashion that strive to redefine the norms of conventional style. “We believe that life is meant to be lived with untamed passion beyond what is normal or expected,” said Ernesto Martinez, founder of the Cotton Club. The name is reminiscent of the Harlem Renaissance era, further alluding to the group’s creative influences and goal to establish a presence where creative concepts and ideas can be shared and created. What began as a simple blog with Martinez’s photography and inspirations grew into a collective after approaching Amir Langhorne & David Thompson for artistic ideas and vision. After some conceptual planning, the blog went live in August and continues to innovate. “Into the Wild” was the first project by the collective, which featured the styles and photography of several members in an outside setting. It featured unique locations that aimed to elevate the ideas of style. This shoot was also creatively directed by Shameeka Davis and shot by Mykaela Brevard. Each person that is brought on to the group offers an individual style and

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ONLINE A MOTHER CALLS POLICE TO HELP HER ADMINISTER MEDICINE TO HER SON AND COP SHOOTS HIM TO DEATH. Last Tuesday in Gretna, Fla., Juanita Donald called the police to assist her in getting her 24-year old son to take his medicine. Donald called local authorities to assist her many times before. Around 9:30 a.m. Sergeant Charles Brown showed up at her home. Charles Brown repeatedly tased Kaldrick, then took the victim into the bathroom of the home and shot him to death. Sergeant Brown is currently on paid leave.

ON TV THE NEW SEASON OF THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA HAS STARTED! The season premiere of RHOA Atlanta was Monday and for those of you who watched, you got an eye and ear full. Each member of the cast seems to have undergone dramatic life changes since the previous season: Kandi is married, Nene is on Broadway, cynthia is happy in her marriage and Porscha is posing for Men’s magazines. But of all the housewives who have gone through changes Phaerdra Parks has by far gone through the most. Her husband Apollo Nida was found guilty of embezzlement back in May and sentenced to eight years in prison. In the first episode we see Phaedra’s internal battle with standing by her husband or doing what’s best for her and their two small children, by moving on.

ON VIDEO SUBWAY BRAWL FOOTAGE GOES VIRAL. A subway brawl video was uploaded over the weekend and has since gone viral. A group of women were seen making fun of a man’s clothing. One of the women continued to criticize the man harshly until he goes off and smacks her across the face. Another man tried to step in and defend the women but the taunted guy hits him as well and send the train into a frinzy. The NYPD launched an investigation into the subway brawl after being directed to the video of the fight on WorldStarHipHop.com, according to the Associated Press.