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WASHINgtON (AP) — Middle East violence is shaking up a presidential race that otherwise looks stubbornly stable, and tight. President Barack Obama holds a tiny edge, Republican Mitt Romney is seeking a breakthrough message, and three debates are ahead in the campaign’s final seven weeks. Republicans and Democrats agree the election probably

will be decided on Obama’s jobs-and-economy record. Both campaigns are gearing up for the new week by trying to shift the focus back to that issue. But foreign policy leaped to the forefront in recent days when protesters attacked U.S. diplomats and missions in the Middle East, and it’s unclear when it will recede. Criticisms of Romney’s quick-draw response to the protests underscored both his foreign policy vulnerabilities and the difficulty in knocking off an

incumbent, especially one who remains relatively well-liked despite a struggling economy. Obama used the trappings of the presidency to full advantage. He led somber events honoring the four U.S. officials killed in Libya. He also needled his challenger by saying that Romney “seems to have a tendency to shoot first and aim later.” As unrest abroad continues, Obama is launching an aggressive effort to convince voters in the most competitive states — Colorado, Florida, Iowa, New

Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, and Virginia — that his economic policies are working and that Romney is risking the nation’s recovery with a plan that caters to multimillionaires over the middle class. “They want to go back to the same old policies that got us in trouble in the first place,” former President Bill Clinton is shown saying in the 60-second TV ad. Romney is trying to get back to the economy, his strength, even as a new national survey

by The New York Times and CBS News finds that he has lost his longstanding edge on the question of whom voters view as most likely to restore the economy and create jobs. Voters are feeling slightly more optimistic that the president’s policies are helping. Still, that poll and others found the race narrowly divided. “Beating an incumbent is never easy,” Romney told ABC on Friday. He dismissed polls that show Obama ahead. “I’m doing well ... and this is a cam-

paign which I think will come into focus as the debates occur.” Frustration is showing in some GOP circles because Romney has failed to move ahead Obama despite months of highlighting the nation’s high jobless rate and the millions of dollars spent pushing an economic message on TV. Romney allies are urging him to find a message that will persuade disu See PRESIDENCY on Page 2

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COluMbuS, Ohio (AP) — President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign doesn’t want to talk about what the Democrat is doing to prepare for the fall debates with Republican Mitt Romney. But aides are readily setting expectations — and not surprisingly, they want to keep them low for Obama while raising the stakes for Romney. “While Mitt Romney has done 20 debates in the last year, he has not done one in four years, so there certainly is a challenge in that regard,” Jennifer Psaki, Obama’s campaign spokeswoman, said of the president on Monday. With Obama edging slightly ahead of Romney in public polling seven weeks from Election Day, the three October debates could be one of the Republicans’ best opportunities to break through with voters. But the high-profile events are just as crucial for Obama, who was an uneven debater during the 2008 Democratic primaries. In that way, some of the Obama campaign’s tactical lowering of expectations is also rooted in the truth. Aides say the structured — and time-limited — nature of the debates isn’t a natural fit for Obama, who often is longwinded when answering questions during news conferences or town hall-style meetings. Obama’s campaign purposely has been vague about how he is getting ready for the debates and aides refused to discuss details of his preparations publicly. u See DEbAtES on Page 2

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SUAB hosted its annual Block Party open to all students from 7-10p.m. last Thursday. With comedian Osama Bin Drankin as MC for the evening, DJ Weatherman cranking out popular tunes, student performances, and trivia games ending in pie faces, students were engaged in the event throughout the night. Students who preferred more hands on activities could scale the rock climbing wall or challenge a fellow classmate to the inflatable double dunking contest. This year’s food selection were fried Oreos, funnel cakes, water icy’s, peanuts, homemade lemonade and even food trucks with steak and cheese subs and sausage dogs on them. Hickory BBQ also had a food truck present at the block party with huge turkey legs for sale. One of the vendors, Mavella cakes by April McNeil, had about 5 students on skates with mini cupcakes on a platter for students to sample for free. Other vendors included Pretty Girl Mafia, a jewelry company, and the NCAT art club Art Circle. The Art Circle students had paintings and drawings on display for students to observe, but like other vendors, were not allowed to sell anything at the actual block party event. “The student performers were a little better this year. People seemed more into them, but they were still kinda the low points of the party,” said Benita Ramsey, junior English major. Some of the student performers included rappers Gucc the Kid, Live Life, Ramil Shukur. M.A.C. Tyler Jeffries represented for the females and sung Beyonce’s “Best Thing I Never Had.” One of the evining’s highlights was the Greek Unity Step and the Greek Switch. Everyone laughed out loud at the Sigmas acting like AKA’s and cheered as all of the sorority girls were able to hang with the fraternity boys while stepping in unison. The Blue and Gold Marching Machine also made a special stop by the block party to perform songs like Young Jeezy’s “I Do” and Tupac’s “Keep Your Head Up.” Marketing senior, Xavier Sloan said, “It was a lot of fun, and packed out here! The vendors made it more like a block party and the band really topped it off.” SUAB outdid themselves this year and did a great job of packing plenty of fun, food and music all into one successful night.

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Ads focus on taxes in N.C. governor race

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Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Thirdparty groups are running new television ads in the North Carolina governor’s race that seek to question Democrat Walter Dalton on taxes and Republican Pat McCrory on his work history. North Carolina Citizens for Progress and the Republican Governors Association confirmed they rolled out separate television commercials Tuesday. N.C. Citizens for Progress

says its ad is running in every television market except Charlotte. It alleges McCrory hasn’t come clean with the public by refusing to release his tax returns and failing to give more details about his work at a Charlotte law firm. The Republican Governors Association labels its ad a “major statewide buy” that sticks to its earlier commercials by attempting to link Dalton to outgoing Gov. Beverly Perdue by accusing them both of supporting higher taxes.

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illusioned voters to give him a chance. They reject the notion that Romney is careening from topic to topic, despite recent emphases on Medicare and international leadership. Diverse advice is pouring into Romney’s camp: Paint Obama as a weak leader at home and abroad; shift the focus firmly back to the economy; fire up the conservative base; concentrate on the relatively small number of undecided voters. Some of Romney’s associates, including his running mate, say personality, not policy, may hold the key to reassuring wary voters. “I’m not the only one who has told Mitt that maybe he needs to talk more about himself and his life,” Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, the GOP’s vice presidential nominee, told conservative activists Friday. The buttoned-down Romney has relatively little time to show a warmer, more assuring side to voters. Three presidential debates in October may offer his best chance. In the race to reach 270 electoral votes for victory, polls suggest Obama holds slight edges in the crucial states of Ohio, Florida, Virginia and New Hampshire. And internal poll-

ing by both campaigns shows close races in Colorado, Iowa and Nevada. Both sides agree that Romney is doing better in North Carolina, which Obama narrowly carried in 2008. The wild card might be Wisconsin, Ryan’s home state, which Obama won by 14 percentage points over Arizona Sen. John McCain. Both campaigns are spending money there. Vice President Joe Biden visited Wisconsin on Thursday, and Obama is scheduled to go this coming week. Ohio and Florida are the most coveted toss-up states. Romney’s election is not assured even if he wins both. A failure to carry either state would almost surely doom his chances. Obama’s prospects in Ohio appear to have improved lately, perhaps because his rescue of the auto industry is generally popular. Still, Ohio Democrats are not celebrating. “We’ve seen plenty of examples of how dynamic these races are,” said Greg Haas, Democratic chairman of Franklin County. “I don’t think anyone on our side is, or should be, taking it easy.” In Florida, the biggest battleground prize, Republicans worry that Romney can’t seem to close the deal in a state hampered by high unemployment and home

foreclosures. Democrats, however, fear Obama’s edge in the state may be fleeting and they fret about Florida’s undecided voters. They’re also nervous about legal battles over state voter laws that could cut into Obama’s support among minorities. Scott Arceneaux, executive director of the Florida Democratic Party, said fears about turnout keep him up at night. “It’s a huge state, requiring a massive effort,” Arceneaux said. “It’s the largest and strongest ground game this state has ever seen. But knowing what we have to get done in the next eight weeks, we worry about it.” The campaign’s final seven weeks will dump new torrents of TV ads on the few competitive states, fueled by the eye-popping fundraising of Romney, Obama and their supporters. In a single visit to New York City last week, Romney collected $7.5 million at three events, his campaign said. The TV spots’ effectiveness could fade as weary viewers tune them out. That would elevate the importance of the “ground game” — the phone calls and door-to-door contacts the parties use to bring their voters to the polls.

Litter and lockouts result in fines to students Braielyn Peoples Contributor

Residence halls are cracking down on policies due to the amount of lockouts and litter that occur daily. Residents are responsible for their Aggie One card and the key to their room or suite. It is not uncommon for students to lock themselves out accidently. A residence life staff member may be needed in the event of a lockout and there is a policy that needs to be followed. There is a two-week grace period at the beginning of each semester for students to become accustomed to carrying their keys around with them. During the grace period, no charges will

be issued for lockouts. After the grace period, a $15 fee is charged to the student’s account if he or she requires staff to assistance. For each lockout students are fined $15. Pride Hall, one of the student dormitories, has been dealing with constant lockouts from the same students. As a result posters regarding the lockout fee have been placed around Pride Hall. Kourtlon Perkins, a sophomore sports science major from Raleigh, explained how he was locked out of his room and did not have $15 in cash at the time. “When I got locked out I did not have $15 so I thought I was going to have to sleep outside.” However, the lockout fee is

charged to students’ accounts so they do not have to pay with cash immediately. Another reason students get fined is for littering in the hallways. This fine is not located in the policies, but to decrease the problem residence halls make students pay a fee. Housing and residence life wants students to treat residence halls as if they are their homes. To create a cleaner environment students have to work together to keep the Aggie community a clean place to be. –Email us at theatregister@ gmail.com and follow us on Twitter: @ATRegister

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MCT Campus ORLANDO, Fla. _ Attorneys for Florida A&M University on Thursday altered their motion to dismiss a wrongful death suit by the family of Robert Champion, taking out a controversial passage strongly suggesting that the late FAMU drum major was responsible for his own hazing death in Orlando last November. The paragraph in question states that Champion, as a 26-year-old band leader, should have refused to participate in the hazing and reported it to authorities. “Under these circumstances, Florida taxpayers should not be held financially liable to Mr. Champion’s Estate for the ultimate result of his own imprudent, avoidable and tragic decision and death.” The amended motion, however, does not back off its original point that FAMU should not be held liable if Champion himself violated Florida law by participating in the hazing. In an email to the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday night,

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But those preparations are well under way. Obama has held multiple practice sessions, some with Massachusetts Democrat Sen. John Kerry, who is playing the role of Romney. One of the president’s practice spots is at the Democratic National Committee’s headquarters a short drive from the White House. Romney, on the other hand, has not hidden that he’s been in the midst of intense debate preparation since early September. That’s when aides announced that the GOP nominee would spend much of the week of the Democratic National Convention off the campaign trail huddling with advisers in private debate sessions. Romney got started early in part to help him get accustomed to the one-on-one format he’ll face next month. Most of his numerous debates during the GOP primary featured several other candidates. The Republican nominee is doing timed, mock debates with Ohio’s Republican Sen. Rob Portman playing Obama. Longtime adviser Peter Flaherty is standing in as the moderator, asking questions about both domestic and foreign policy. Top Romney advisers, including strategist Stuart Stevens, longtime aides Eric Fehrnstrom and Beth Myers, and senior adviser Ed

Rick Mitchell of GrayRobinson, the university’s lead trial counsel, said: “FAMU is not ‘blaming’ anyone for this tragic loss; rather, the University has asked the Court to decide the legal question of whether Florida’s taxpayers can be held financially liable to Mr. Champion’s Estate according to the facts of the case ... including him knowingly and voluntarily participating in felony hazing.” The amended motion also includes new exhibits to support the university’s position, including documents from an anti-hazing workshop in which Champion had participated. Champion’s parents expressed outrage at the original motion at a news conference Thursday. Pamela Champion warned families to “beware” of sending their kids to FAMU, which has a history of violent hazing incidents. Family attorney Christopher Chestnut added: “It’s not about Robert’s choice _ it’s (about) the fact that FAMU allowed a culture of hazing for decades that led its students to feel like they didn’t have a choice as it related to hazing within the band.” Gillespie, then dissect the sessions. Among the locales Romney has picked for debate preps are a friend’s home in rural Vermont and a Marriott hotel in Burlington, Mass. Obama may also practice at the presidential retreat at Camp David, besides using DNC headquarters. Obama’s campaign has tried to use Romney’s intense public preparations to ramp up expectations for the Republican. “We know that Mitt Romney and his team have seemed to prepare more than any candidate in modern history,” Psaki told reporters traveling with Obama in Ohio on Monday. “They’ve made clear that his performing well is a makeor-break piece for their campaign.” Romney’s campaign countered Monday by noting that the president will be the only one on the debate stage in November with experience in three general election debates. But the Republican nominee, a former Massachusetts governor, has tried to tamp down expectations, too. During a Friday night flight to Boston, Romney and Portman walked to the back of the airplane to offer birthday greetings to two reporters covering his campaign. “Can you tell us a little bit about debate prep? How’s he doing?” a reporter asked Portman. The senator replied, “He’s doing great.” Romney, laughing, quickly interjected. Turning to Portman, he said: “Say nothing more.”

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Make your vote count Brie-anne robinson Contributor

On Nov. 6, voting polls will open for all registered voters to decide who wins the 2012 presidential elections. “This years election is crucial for students to vote as financial aid may be altered for the good or bad depending on who is elected this year,” said Jasmine Boone, current senior who is a fellowship intern for the Obama Campaign. In this year’s election, President Barack Obama and presidential candidate Mitt Romney have targeted their campaigns on various demographic voters. The Obama campaign has focused their attention mostly on students and the middle-class whereas the Romney’s campaign targets on the wealthy and small business owners. Voters believe that this year’s election is a critical election for both middle class voters and registered student voters. “It’s important for students to vote in the November election because students currently graduating need to be given a chance to become successful without having to worry about new laws put into place that may hinder our future,” said Nadhira Ratliff, a junior fashion design major at A&T. The main issues presented in the 2012 presidential issues

are taxes, health care, education, economy, and immigration. The main issue most students are concerned about is education. Obama’s 2013 budget proposal included a 2.5 percent increase in discretionary spending for the Department of Education. His stimulus package entailed $100 billion on education spending that reportedly saved approximately 300,000 jobs. Obama’s Race to the Top grants program amongst states promoted better school turnarounds, teacher evaluations, and charter schools. Mitt Romney’s budget proposal focused more on cutting spending in education and consolidating the Department of Education with another agency or making it significantly smaller. Romney’s proposal suggests that more spending on education will not produce successful results in the long term. A&T student Antwain Dawson, a senior in speech communications stated, “Education is an important issue to stay abreast on during this election as democrats are trying to relieve the financial burden on college students with loans and republicans are trying to cut student loans, and creating an even worse hardship amongst students. That’s why our vote counts.” First Lady Michele Obama emphasizes the importance of voting and the difference that

just one vote can have in many of her speeches given thus far during the presidential campaign. “From now until Nov. 6, we’re going to need all of you to work like you’ve never worked before, especially our young people. More importantly, make sure you’re a registered to vote.” Obama pleaded during her speech in Tallahassee Monday. In 2008, Barack Obama won Florida by 236,000 votes, which constitutes just 36 voters per precinct, as the First Lady stresses to all students. Many students do not believe their votes will ever make a difference but one vote can help prevent elections from being left to chance. Voting is a way to pay homage to those who help secure our rights, from military members to Civil Rights leaders for whom we show appreciation. Individual students are encouraged to continue recruiting others to register to vote and participate in the elections in November. Those registered to vote in their home counties will be able to vote by using an absentee ballot. Students country wide should be encouraged to vote in the upcoming elections, every voice counts. –Email us theatregister@ gmail.com and follow us on Twitter: @ATRegister

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First Lady Michelle Obama comes back to the Carolinas gary d. robertson Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — When first lady Michelle Obama visits North Carolina on Wednesday, she’ll work to get thousands of students at N.C. Central University and East Carolina University fired up about her husband’s re-election bid and to urge them to register their friends to vote. Voter registration drives are hard work, with volunteers carrying clipboards to search for potential voters, who must fill out paper forms and sign them by hand. Now the Obama campaign

is taking voter registration to a new level of technological savvy bound to attract those just as comfortable with an iPhone as pen and paper. The campaign’s nationwide voter registration web site, www.GottaRegister.com, also permits people in North Carolina, 10 other states and the District of Columbia to sign their names to a registration form remotely using their smartphone or tablet. Voter registration forms already can be found on the Internet, but North Carolina voters still have to print, sign and mail them.

Financial Aid Updates for Aggies Did you know... Fall is a good time to research for scholarships since many deadlines are between November to March; visit our scholarship page at: www.ncat. edu/finaid to find information on local and national scholarship If you were currently approved for a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal, you must meet the conditions during the fall or you will not be eligible for aid during the spring 2013 semester. Be sure to follow-up on the requirements for your Academic Plan; seek tutoring and study hard! Earning all F’s for any semester may affect your current semester award and eligibility for the next semester. CLASS ATTENDANCE If you registered for a class or classes and have not attended, your financial aid may be adjusted. Students are expected to attend all registered classes. PELL GRANT ELIGIBILITY HAS NEW LIMITS! Effective July 1, 2012, the Pell Grant duration of eligibility has been set to 12 full-time semesters, approximately six years or 600%. This new limit applies to all Pell recipients regardless of when the student first began receiving Pell Grant funds. Once you have received a Pell Grant for 12 semesters, or the equivalent, you are no longer eligible for additional Pell Grant funding. What is the 600% Lifetime Limit? Equivalency is calculated by adding together the percentage of your Pell eligibility that you receive each year to determine whether the total amount exceeds 600%.

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Anti-Islam film sparks violence ABDULLAH KHAN

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TIMERGARAH, Pakistan (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hundreds of protesters demonstrating against an anti-Islam film torched a press club and a government building in northwest Pakistan on Monday, sparking clashes with police that left at least one person dead. Rioting demonstrators battled with police outside a U.S. military base in Afghanistan and the U.S. Embassy in Indonesia. In Lebanon, the Shiite militant group Hezbollah planned a large protest in Beirut on Monday, after its leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah said in a televised speech that the U.S. must be held accountable for the film and protesters should also demand Arab governments pressure Washington to put a stop to it. Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unrest marked,

at least for the moment, a shift to Asia in the week-long violence sparked by the film. Arab countries saw a third day of relative calm after multiple attacks on U.S. diplomatic posts, including one that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans, forcing Washington to ramp up security in select countries. At least 10 protesters have died in the week of violence. Hezbollahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call seemed aimed at keeping the issue alive by bringing out large crowds. But it also appeared to be trying to ensure it did not spiral into violence, walking a careful line. Notably, Hezbollah called the protest in its own mainly Shiite stronghold of Dahieh in south Beirut, far from the U.S. Embassy in the mountains north of the capital or other international diplomatic missions. For the group, anger over the low-budget movie that deni-

grates the Prophet Muhammad provides a welcome diversion from the crisis in Syria, which has brought heavy criticism on Hezbollah for its support of President Bashar Assad. But stoking riots in Beirut could also bring a backlash in the tensely divided country. The movie portrays Islamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prophet Muhammad as a fraud, a womanizer and a child molester. Protesters have directed their anger at the U.S. government, insisting it should do something to stop it, though the film was privately produced. American officials have criticized it for intentionally offending Muslims â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and in one case, acted to prevent it being shown at a Florida church. German authorities are considering whether to ban the public screening of the film, titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Innocence of Muslimsâ&#x20AC;? because it could endanger public security, Chancellor Angela

Merkel said Monday. A fringe far-right political party says it plans to show the film in Berlin in November. Iranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, called on the West to block the film Monday to prove they are not â&#x20AC;&#x153;accomplicesâ&#x20AC;? in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;big crime,â&#x20AC;? according to Iranian state TV. Such an appeal falls into the major cultural divides over the film. U.S. officials say they cannot limit free speech and Google Inc. refuses to do a blanket ban on the YouTube video clip. This leaves individual countries putting up their own blocks. The U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, was killed Tuesday along with three other Americans, as violent protesters stormed the consulate in Benghazi. Protesters have also stormed the U.S. Embassies in Tunis and Yemen and held violent demonstrations outside other posts.

Blast kills 8 South Africans and 4 others in Kabul AMIR SHAH & Patrick quinn Associated Press

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A suicide bomber rammed a car packed with explosives into a mini-bus carrying foreign aviation workers to the airport in the Afghan capital early Tuesday, killing at least 12 people including eight South Africans. A militant group said the attack aimed to avenge an anti-Islam film that ridicules the Prophet Muhammad. The powerful early morning blast was the first in Kabul since a video clip of the film was

posted on the Internet last week, sparking angry protests across the Muslim world including in Afghanistan. It was also the second â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and deadliest â&#x20AC;&#x201D; attack that Afghan militants have said they carried out as revenge strikes in response to the film. Haroon Zarghoon, a spokesman for the Islamist militant group Hizb-i-Islami, claimed responsibility for the dawn attack in telephone call to The Associated Press. He said it was carried out by a 22-year-old woman named Fatima. Suicide bombings carried out by women are extremely rare in Afghani-

stan â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and few if any women drive cars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The anti-Islam film hurt our religious sentiments and we cannot tolerate it,â&#x20AC;? Zarghoon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There had been several young men who wanted to take revenge but Fatima also volunteered and we wanted to give a chance to a girl for the attack to tell the world we cannot ignore any anti-Islam attack.â&#x20AC;? Zarghoon warned of more attacks against foreigners working for NATO and said Hizb-iIslami had been scouting targets since a video clip of the film was posted on the Internet last

week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Foreign troops are fighting against Afghans and foreign civilians are tasked to spy for them. They all are our enemy and will be our target,â&#x20AC;? Zarghoon told AP from an unknown location. President Hamid Karzai condemned the attack, which he said killed eight South Africans, a Kyrgyzstani and three Afghans. Some of the dead were working for a South African Aviation company called ACS/ BalmOral, which said in a statement that they were notifying the families of those killed.

Inmate claims heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too obese to be executed ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A condemned Ohio inmate who weighs at least 480 pounds wants his upcoming execution delayed, saying his weight could lead to a â&#x20AC;&#x153;torturous and lingering death.â&#x20AC;? Ronald Post, who shot and killed a hotel clerk in northern Ohio almost 30 years ago, said his weight, vein access, scar tissue and other medical problems raise the likelihood his executioners would encounter severe problems. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also so big that the execution gurney might not hold him, lawyers for Post said in federal court papers filed Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Indeed, given his unique physical and medical condition there is a substantial risk that any attempt to execute him will result in serious physical and psychological pain to him, as well as an execution involving a torturous and lingering death,â&#x20AC;? the filing said. Post, 53, is scheduled to die Jan. 16 for the 1983 shooting death of Helen Vantz in Elyria. The prisons department was not aware of the filing and could not immediately comment. Inmatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; weight has come up previously in death penalty cases in Ohio and elsewhere. In 2008, federal courts rejected arguments by condemned double-killer Richard Cooey that he was too obese to die by injection. Cooeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys had argued that prison food and limited opportunities to exercise contributed to a weight problem that would

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Chicago teachers go on strike JASON KEYSER & TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Thousands of striking Chicago public school teachers and their allies packed a city park Saturday in a boisterous show of force as union leaders and the district tried to work out the details of an agreement that could end a week-long walkout. Pushing strollers, toting signs and towing wagons of children, thousands of red-shirted teachers cheered and chanted as speaker after speaker urged them to stand firm until they have a deal in writing. They told the teachers that their strike was a symbol of hope for public teachers and other unions that have been losing ground around the nation. “I’m pretty confident that something will come together that both sides will agree on,” said Ramses James, a sixthgrade math teacher. “I believe this is a very strong turning point when you have so many people coming out to fight alongside (the teachers union). That means a lot.” Months of contract negotiations came down to two main issues: job security and union opposition to a new teacher evaluation process the union felt was too heavily weighted on student test scores.

Union leaders who announced a framework for a deal on Friday said they would not end the strike — the first in Chicago in 25 years — until they see a proposal in writing. Saturday’s talks were aimed at settling on the exact language, and Chicago Teachers Union delegates will meet Sunday to review a proposed contract and vote on whether to suspend the strike. If the majority of the nearly 800 delegates agree with the proposed pact, students will return to the classroom Monday. Late Saturday, the union said it would present to its members a three-year contract that included a raise in each year and creates a hiring pool with the goal of giving half of open jobs to laidoff teachers. The contract also includes a new evaluation procedure based in part on student test scores, but teachers can appeal their ratings, the union said. The district and union have the option of extending the contract into a fourth year. Addressing demonstrators Saturday, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis cautioned that “we are on strike” and that classes won’t resume until the delegates see an agreement they can support. The Rev. Jesse Jackson also addressed the crowd, saying the strike was a “struggle for work-

ing people everywhere” and that there was still a long road to ensuring all residents of the city have equal access to quality schools, especially in neighborhoods beset by gang violence and poverty. “Our mission is very clear: we fight for equal, high-quality public education for all,” Jackson said. “When school opens again there will be 160 schools without a public library. ... When school opens again, there will be schools yet without books. So we fight today for schools on the South and West Side to look like schools on the North Side.” Saturday’s talks took place at the offices of union attorney Robert Bloch. On his way into the talks, Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jesse Sharkey was optimistic that timetable was still possible. “We’re hopeful that we can do it but frankly like I said, the devil is in the details of this contract and we want it in writing,” he told reporters. “We’re going to go in today and hammer (out) the details.” Union members from Wisconsin, Minnesota and elsewhere joined Saturday’s rally in show of solidarity. For Wisconsin teachers, the rally also served as a moment to celebrate a judge’s Friday ruling striking down nearly all of a contentious state law championed by Re-

publican Gov. Scott Walker that had effectively ended collective bargaining rights for most public workers. Walker’s administration immediately vowed to appeal, while unions, which have vigorously fought the law, declared victory. “People are energized by this,” said Marty Horning, a high school social studies teacher from Milwaukee who came to the rally with a busload of others. “I think that the line has to be drawn in terms of teacher bashing, union bashing and privatization of education. These forces and factors are not just in Chicago, not just in Wisconsin, but across the nation and (Chicago) happens to be the spear point.” Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who has blasted the union for engaging in a “strike of choice,” sounded optimistic Friday, saying “the tentative framework is an honest and principled compromise that is about who we all work for: the students.” The walkout in the nation’s third-largest school district canceled five days of class for more than 350,000 public school students who had just returned from summer vacation. Until this week, Chicago teachers had not walked out since 1987, when they were on strike for 19 days.

iPhone 5 has record breaking sales in one day Associated Press

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Orders for the iPhone 5 topped 2 million in their first 24 hours, more than double the amount of its predecessor over the same period. Apple started taking iPhone 5 orders at 3 a.m. EDT on Friday. The company also says that while most orders will be delivered on Friday, demand for the iPhone 5 exceeds the initial supply, so some of the devices are scheduled for delivery in October. The Cupertino, Calif. company’s stock added $5.21 to $696.49 in afternoon trading after rising as high as $699.54 earlier in the session. The iPhone 5 represents the first major revision of the iPhone’s screen size since the first model was introduced in 2007. The new iPhone has an elongated screen —4 inches (10.16 centimeters) measured diagonally— that allows room for another row of icons and lets widescreen movies fit better. The calendar will now show five days at a time instead of just three. Previous iPhone models had 3.5-inch (8.89-centimeter) screens. The new phone is also thinner and weighs less than pre-

vious models. It can operate on LTE cellular networks and sports a new processor and updated software. It won’t be easy for Apple to top the breakneck sales pace set by previous iPhones. Apple said last year that it sold over 4 million iPhone 4Ss just three days after its launch on October 14. The iPhone 5 will be available at Apple’s 356 U.S. stores starting Friday. It sells for $199 for the 16 gigabyte model, $299 for the 32 GB or $399 for the 64 GB model. Each customer that makes a purchase at an Apple store will be offered free personal setup service, which will help them customize their device. The phone will be available in more than 22 countries on Sept. 28. Aside from Apple stores, the iPhone 5 will be available at Apple’s website as well as through AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, some Best Buy, RadioShack, Target and Walmart stores and certain Apple authorized resellers. Earlier Monday AT&T Inc. said it set a sales record for the iPhone 5, with customers ordering more of them than any previous iPhone model on the first day of orders and over the weekend.

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P.O.L.A.R. clothing line chanel tucker Staff Writer

Here, on North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University fashion is everything. That is, if one steps out of his or her dorm/ apartment one appearance has to be up-to-par. As CoCo Chanel once said, “A woman should always be classy and fabulous”. With men, it’s more of dressing as if you’re handling some business, legally. No, that doesn’t mean splurging on the nonsense on what you cannot afford, or boastful bragging to a comrade that you’ve always dressed according to the latest trends, but as college students say, “Be Yourself, do you.” In a moral sense, people need to dress like they have sense. Instead of contemplating on buying those new Jordans, foams, camoflauge shorts over paying rent, find a solution to do both. People shop at thrift stores, or swap out clothes, but the only problem is, you’re not making money, but there are three students that are doing just that. Darren Freeman, A&T juniot, Preston Spivey, junior marketing major at WinstonSalem State University, and Cameron Philyaw, junior at St. Augustine have taken matters into their own hands branding their clothing. P.O.L.A. R. was established by the three young men out of Bertie County, N.C. in July of 2011. “We all have been good friends, tight like brothers since the day we meet on the track team back in high school,” said Freeman. I chortle a little, because I remembered the rugrats plotting on their next move. The name is not to freeze up anyone, but to elevate and enhance our adult minds. P.O.L.A.R. is an acronym meaning Positive OutLook

About Reality. The” O” symbolizes a clock with no hands meaning our fashion has endless time, explained Freeman. Many of you may wonder why a penguin is incased inside of a triangle. Well, I’m glad you asked. It is said that the triangle is the strongest structure known to nature symbolizing what the three called a strong foundation. The “R” is made out of a lightning bolt, which is their way of shocking the world. And the penguin? Unlike many logos, the penguin is just a flightless bird trying to be fly, and let’s be honest what’s cooler than a penguin? Freeman, the unflappable one of the group, further explained their reason for P.O.L.A.R. “We decided to create a clothing line because we became frustrated with today’s clothing industry selections. We all enjoyed fashion to a great extent with a keen sense, and we simply just did not feel satisfied with the clothing the retailers had to offer.” Preston imagined it even deeper. “Before we even go shopping we would have the image of the outfit we wanted to bring to life in our heads, and the malls and retailers just (weren’t) contributing to our visions. “Basically I’m the cool comedic one in the group but when it’s time to get serious I do whatever the team needs from me. I like to think of myself as a stylish and unique individual. I try to stay ahead of the current fashion in the world.” He plans on moving to New York City to work with Nike’s Marketing Department or in a fashion company’s marketing department, said Spivey. Business is booming, the three have clients all over North Carolina and out of state as well. Their platform reads: Vision transformed

into reality. Inspirational clothing engineered by optimism. Polar Clothing reaches out to over 2,000 fans every week. Not to mention, the overcapacity of shout-outs they receive in just one day. The multi-talented entrepreneurs best selling items are: “The Go Gold Tee”, The Penguins Tank, The Penguins Tee, and the Swavy Tee all for $25.00. The young men explain that this is not a game, it is a movement. We know what our customers want; therefore we provide their needs and more. If our customers are not happy, we’re not happy.“ As a team, Darren, Cameron, and Preston reinvest in their clothing, and someday wish to make charitable donations to an organization. They are young African-American male entrepreneurs. P.O.L.A.R clothing can be purchased Polar Clothing online at polarclothing. bigcartel.com. They can also be contacted at facebook.com/polarclothingbrand or on twitter @ PolarClothing. Just to kick in some spice, Polar Clothing plans to drop their new Fall Line at St. Augustine as well as during A&T’s homecoming fashion shows. As a hint to what is to come, not only are there new t-shirt designs but also accessories. In the words of Darren Freeman, “Polar Clothing will be a household name, designing every article of clothing you wear.” The group is giving a snippet of their vision, so sit back and watch as they transform their dreams into reality. These young men are all about their business. So, whose next in the game? -catucker@ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @maxi_manelli00

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What’s the 411? BATRICE RAMSEY Contributor

Have you heard? Chris Brown has an alarming, brand new neck tattoo that strangely enough, resembles Rihanna. He insists that it is not his ex-girlfriend but simply a random woman. Do you believe him? I sure don’t. Have you heard? The queens of E! News, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, have a new fancy home located in Miami, Florida that is worth 6 million dollars. They will be living in this home while ﬁlming their new spin off show “Kourtney and Kim take Miami”. This show is planned to start in January of 2013. “Kourtney and Kim take Miami” will be about the new life of being a mother of two, what it takes to run a clothing store with your sister, and how it feels to be a new hot couple with Mr. Kayne West, even though this show is mainly about Kourtney and Kim Kardashian, Khloe Odom will make many appearances on her sister’s new show. Have you heard? The sweetheart of Toddlers and Tiaras, shown on TLC, Ms. Alana Thompson, also known as honey boo boo child is moving up on the ladder of stardom and fame. Her family makes over $4,000 dollars an episode. If you have not watched “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,” it is a reality television show that airs on TLC that focuses on Alana and her family. The show captures the life of a stereotypical redneck family and an overly conﬁdent, outgoing, blunt six-year-old. Have you heard? Usher’s ex wife, Tameka Raymond, has again lost another custody battle, but Tameka Raymond is not taking no for an answer. Usher

was awarded primary custody of the couple’s two kids. The judge shot down Tameka’s request for a retrial. In all honestly, Tameka should just give it up. If the judge does not see Usher as a bad father then she should allow her boys to have an opportunity that many Americans miss out on, which is a relationship with their father. Have you heard? Chad Johnson, more famously known as Ochocinco, has finally accepted the fact that his marriage with Evelyn Lozada is now and will always be over. Chad angrily head butted Evelyn during an argument about a condom receipt Evelyn found in his car. He granted Ms. Lozada the divorce and filed papers in Florida recently. The divorce is not finalized but Evelyn said she is extremely happy to be done with Chad and she is ready to move on. Have you heard? I’m pretty sure everyone remembers Amanda Bynes from “All That” or the “Amanda Show.” well the retired nickelodeon princess has more problems than smoking pot and driving illegally. According to people at her gym, she has been showing signs of delusional behavior. She will talk to herself by asking a question, and then answer the question. People claim that when she goes to the gym she will begin to exercise on the elliptical while laughing hysterically for no reason at all. Her neighbors have seen Ms. Bynes speak to random objects intimately. They said they have not called authorities or notified family members because they do not want to get involved. If you have not heard now you have. -bramsey@ncat.edu and follow the The Register on Twitter @ATRegister

Rise and shine, it’s cuffing time

JENELL MCMILLON & CARLTON BROWN

‘Tis the season to cuff. Ladies and Gentlemen the season has come, the cupcake campaign has finally arrived. Earlier this month, instagram blew up with the new cuffing season calendar. Now, it’s time for Register Staff N.C.A&T to have its own Pre-Season Cuffing Calendar. Guys, get ready to text every female in your cellular devices, and buy alcoholic beverages in hopes that even one girl will show up and treat every day of the week like its “Thirsty Thursday.” The season of walking around Campus Habitat to Sebastian Village in groups of 10 or more is almost over until Homecoming arrives. Now we are moving into the winter season and J. Cole said it best “cole world, no snuggie.” But everyone is now on the search for a new “cuddle buddy.” Ladies are getting scarce and reserving their spots in Club Bluford, and the guys are waiting patiently in the student union for any decent looking underclassmen to walk by. Guys, it’s time to put away your air mattresses and get serious about spending those refund checks on furniture and bedroom decorations. And no fellas, a Young Jeezy poster won’t make the cut. The season of cooking dinner, or going to the cafe, and watching T.I. & Tiny: Family Hustle at 9 p.m. are definitely here. So let’s stop fronting people and start replying to those 2 page 300 character text messages that make absolutely no sense. No more stalling guys. Get on these females good side’s now, because if she’s not that interested in you, trust us, she’s not coming over in the freezing cold to watch old Martin episodes. Mark your calendars ladies and gents. Cuffing season begins Sunday. -theatregister@gmail.com and follow The Register on Twitter @ATRegister

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49ers will win Super Bowl KALYN HOYLE

Opinions Editor

Who cares if Nicki Minaj votes for Mitt Romney? KAMERON JAMES Contributor

“Aren’t you voting for Obama?’’ I have been asked this question from a plethora of people when discussing the upcoming presidential election in November. Often times, people assume the entire black population will vote to re-elect President Obama in the 2012 presidential election. In Nicki Minaj’s verse on Lil Wayne’s “Mercy remix” she stated, “I’m a Republican voting for Mitt Romney. You lazy bitches is fucking up the economy.” Minaj stirred up a lot of controversy over the line, and questions as to whether she was being sarcastic or serious swept the nation. President Barack Obama

was interviewed on Florida radio station Power 95.3 FM. When addressing the issue, Obama stated, “Yeah, I’m not sure [an endorsement is] actually what happened,” he said. “I think she had a song on there, a little rap that said that. But she likes to play different characters. So I don’t know what’s going on there.” Minaj stated she never meant to endorse the Republican candidate for U.S. president. She also said, she is not really a Mitt Romney fan as well as the fact that she is glad President Obama understood her creative humor and sarcasm. When the remix to “Mercy” came out, people began to gossip about her verse in the song. A lot of people were disappointed in Nicki Minaj. I understood why so much

controversy came from Minaj’s statement. Minaj has millions of fans and some of her fans are willing to do whatever she does. By Minaj stating that she is a Republican voting for Mitt Romney, many of her fans may feel obligated to do the same. Although, what I did not understand was why there would be a problem if she was a Republican and wanted to vote for Romney. Why does her choice of political party matter? If Nicki wanted to vote for Romney, doing so would be her expressing her right as an American citizen. She should not feel obligated to vote for Obama just because she too is African-American. It is assumed by a numerous amount of people that AfricanAmerican people are voting for Obama just because he is Afri-

can-American. Yes, there are black people that will vote for Obama just because he is African-American. Likewise, there will be white people who vote for Mitt Romney because he is Caucasian. It goes both ways. For Nicki Minaj to be put down because of her mentioning being a republican is stereotypical. I feel that if she stated that she was a Democrat voting for Obama there would have been no controversy at all. With the amount of controversy that her line caused, I am glad that it has cleared up and that she has stated she was being sarcastic. That should not have been surprising to anyone because it is Nicki Minaj, and we all know, Nicki loves attention. -kajames2@aggies.ncat.edu and follow The Register on Twitter @ATRegister

A Super Bowl victory exists as the most triumphant and fulﬁlling sports accomplishment for football fans around the world. Collective success in any team sport requires every move be made with the sole intent of quenching an organization’s never ending thirst for greatness. I expect the NFC West’s San Francisco 49ers to experience this upmost level of football nostalgia at the conclusion of this season. “Defense wins championships.” In 2012, the 49ers (13-3) employed a dominating and punishing culture on the defensive side of the ball, ﬁnishing with the number two ranked defense behind the AFC’s Pittsburgh Steelers. Last year the works of AllPro rookie outside linebacker Aldon Smith and land-shark inside linebacker Patrick Willis anchored this tenacious unit. The Niners ceased to allow a single rushing touchdown at Candlestick Park in 2012. This offseason, the defense supplemented an aggressive defensive front by investing in the physical and pestering coverage skills of former Washington Redskins cornerback Carlos Rodgers. Thus far, the Niners have proven that creating positive yardage and developing a rhythm will be a daunting task for any opposing offenses this season. After making a mockery of two of the NFL’s most iconic signal callers, Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford, expect exotic blitz packages and disguised coverage schemes to be at the forefront of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s strategy for the remainder of the

season. Offensively, expect head coach Jim Harbaugh to strictly conform to the basic tenets of San Fran’s west coast offense, which includes baiting overly aggressive defenses with the power running game and periodically surprising them with the vertical passing game. Though 29th in passing offense, the 49ers ranked 8th in rushing yardage behind the pads of University of Miami product Frank Gore in 2012. But that was last season. The additions of touchdown machine Randy Moss, the precise route running abilities of receiver Mario Manningham, and the violent running style of the 6’5 concussion-causing running back Brandon Jacobs forces opposing teams to literally pick their poison. Not to mention the 4.4 speed of tight end Vernon Davis and the soft hands of pass-catcher Michael Crabtree, who have developed a rapport in their 4 seasons playing together. After being the focal point and scapegoat of numerous underachieving seasons in San Fran, former number-one pick Alex Smith experienced his ﬁrst taste of NFL success with 17 touchdowns and 5 interceptions last year under the supervision of notorious quarterback guru Harbaugh. So far, the former Utah Ute has passed for 4 touchdowns and no interceptions, defeating the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions both in convincing fashion. I understand the season is only 2 weeks young and anything can happen, but I can undoubtedly say that barring any signiﬁcant injuries or suspensions, the San Francisco 49ers will take home the heralded Vince Lombardi trophy in 2013. -kdhoyle@ncat.edu and follow him on Twitter @K2FOCUSED

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New coach, new style

AGGIES RUNDOWN

Back-to-back wins for Aggie football

FOOTBALL

BRIAN HOLLOWAY

Associate AD/Communications

The Cy Alexander era will start 7 p.m., Friday, November 9 when the Aggies host Division III Greensboro College at Corbett Sports Center. The new North Carolina A&T men’s basketball coach had his 2012-13 schedule released on Monday. It includes 12 home games, a game against one of his former players and a trip to Las Vegas. The schedule will also include something the Aggies have not had in six seasons, a December home game against a non-conference opponent. “It’s a very challenging schedule,” said Alexander. “Our nonconference schedule is really going to test us early on. That’s going to be a good thing because there are so many quality teams in the MEAC. I’m hoping our non-conference schedule prepares us for the rigors of the MEAC. A&T will follow up the opener against Greensboro College with another home game the following Monday as Utah Valley visits the Dawg Pound on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. The majority of the Aggies’ November games are on the road, including contests at Wright State, Cincinnati and Iowa State. The Aggies then head to Las Vegas to begin play in the Global Sports Hoops Showcase. Play begins Friday, Nov. 23 at 12:30 p.m., against Campbell University. The next day, the Aggies will play in either the consolation or title game against Jacksonville State or Arizona State. Nov. will conclude with the Aggies renewing its Gate City rivalry with UNC Greensboro at 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 28 at the Greensboro Coliseum. Three days later, the Aggies have another big rivalry game as N.C. Central comes to Corbett Sports Center to play at 4 p.m., on Dec. 1. The Aggies December road games include stops at New Jersey Institute of Technology, Seton Hall, Texas Tech and Cal State Bakersﬁeld. Eastern Kentucky will play at Corbett Sports Center on Dec. 19, marking the ﬁrst time a nonconference opponent has been to the Dawg Pound in December since St. Andrews 92-58 loss on December 5, 2006. The New Year will start with Radford visiting A&T on Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. The Highlanders are coached by Mike Jones, who played for the Howard men’s basketball team when Alexander was an assistant there in the late 80’s. After playing Georgia Southern on Jan. 5, the Aggies head into full-blown conference play. A&T opens the meat of its conference schedule at Bethune-Cookman on Jan. 12, and will end regular-season conference play at Norfolk State on March 7. “Obviously playing against two Big East schools and two Big 12 schools will be quite an experience for our young men,” said Alexander. “We’re looking forward to playing in Las Vegas and of course when you see UNCG and North Carolina Central on the schedule, you know Aggies are looking forward to those two.” For the complete men’s basketball schedule go to ncataggies.com.

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AGGIE DEFENSE taking on Virgina University of Lynchgurg on a quick three and out.

Aggies 2-1 heading into conference play SYMONE KIDD

Sports Editor

The Aggie football team finished nonconference play at home last Saturday night defeating the Dragons of Virginia University of Lynchburg 40-7. “Hard fought and good win,” said Coach Broadway, and added he was, “¬proud of the way our guys played.” Quarterback Lewis Kindle set the tone of the game early in the first quarter throwing two touchdown passes, the first to freshman wide receiver Darren Bullock for 18 yards and the second to freshman wide receiver Marquis Gorham for 34 yards. The Aggies extended their early lead to 28-7 after junior defensive back D’Vonte Graham returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter. “I had a lot of space,” Graham said. “My punt team did a good job of holding them up. I had a lot of time. [I] made a couple of moves, found the sideline, waited for one guy to get the punter, and then I was in the end zone.”

While the Aggie defense dominated this past weekend not giving up any points, holding Lynchburg to one ﬁrst down in the second half and 11 total for the night, the offense only ran the ball for 81 yards and possessed the ball less than their opponent for 26:46 minuets. “We won the ballgame. We’re excited about that, but it also indicated a lot of things we need to work on this week, the running game being one,” said Broadway. Lynchburg, members of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, went into halftime trailing 31-7. The Dragons only score came when Kindle threw a 45-yard interception that was returned for a touchdown by VUL’s Keith Lewis. Lynchburg’s offense failed to put any more points on the board in the second half. With only three touchdowns in the game, many of the Aggie’s points came from freshman kicker Zach Cimaglia. He kicked four ﬁeld goals that night, which lead him to be the honorary recipient of the MEAC Rookie of the Week. Three of

Cimaglia’s field goals were more than 40 yards. The last time an Aggie kicker has been successful on four or more field goals in a game was in 2003 when Yonnick Matthews set a single-game school-record of five field goals. Cimaglia not only kicks field goals for the Aggies, but he also handles kickoffs and punts. Aggie kickers over the past 10 seasons have combined to record 19 touchbacks on kickoffs. Cimaglia already has seven in this 2012 season. Although the Aggies will go into next week’s home game against the Morgan State Bears with back-to-back victories, the pressure will be on. This game is the start of conference play, which will require tougher, stronger, and more focused play. Last season the Aggies defeated the Bears on the road 24-3 for their first win against the Bears in six attempts. –sckidd@ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @LifeCreating

Women’s basketball announces 2012-13 schedule BRIAN HOLLOWAY

Associate AD/Communications

The Tarrell Robinson era will start in Lincoln, Neb., on Nov. 9. The North Carolina A&T women’s basketball team released its 2012-13 schedule on Friday. The Aggies will be playing a total of 29 games with 14 of those games at Corbett Sports Center. “I think my staff and I did a good job of putting together a solid non-conference schedule that will give our players an opportunity to showcase their ability against teams from some of the most competitive conferences in the country before we get ready to compete in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference,” said Robinson. “Our fans will get a chance to see us in the Corbett Sports Center seven times before we start conference play in January. I think it is great for us to have that many home games early.” The Aggies’ opener will be followed by another road game in Nebraska as the Aggies face the University of NebraskaOmaha on Nov. 12 before hosting their home opener against Iona on Friday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. The Aggies will ﬁnish up November with a game at Siena, a home contest against archrival WinstonSalem State and another road contest at Richmond. A&T opens MEAC competition by hosting archrival N.C. Central on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m., at Corbett Sports Center. In December, the Aggies will have two road games in Virginia against

Liberty and Virginia Tech. Their nonconference home games in December are against UNC Charlotte on Dec. 18, William & Mary on Dec. 21 and Elon on New Year’s Eve. In January, the Aggies play UNC Wilmington and George Washington before beginning their full conference schedule with a Saturday, January 12 game at Bethune-Cookman. The 2013 MEAC Championship Tournament will be held in Norfolk, Va. from March 11-16. 2012-2013 Women’s Basketball Schedule Nov. 9 Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb., 7:05 Nov. 12 Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, Neb., 7 Nov. 16 Iona, Corbett Sports Center, 6 Nov. 20 Siena, Loudonville, NY, 11 a.m. Nov. 25 Winston-Salem State, Corbett Sport Center, 2 Nov. 28 Richmond, Richmond, Va., 4 Dec. 1 N.C. Central*, Corbett Sports Center, 2 p.m. Dec. 15 Liberty, Lynchburg, Va., 2 Dec. 18 UNC Charlotte, Corbett Sports Center, 6 Dec. 21 William & Mary, Corbett Sports Center, noon Dec. 28 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va., 7 Dec. 31 Elon, Corbett Sports Center, 2 Jan. 3 UNC Wilmington, Wilmington, 11:30 a.m. Jan. 6 George Washington , Corbett

Sports Center, 6 Jan. 12 Bethune-Cookman*, Daytona Beach, Fla., 2 Jan. 14 Florida A&M*, Tallahassee, Fla., 5:30 Jan. 19 Howard*, Corbett Sports Center, 2 Jan. 26 Morgan State*, Corbett Sports Center, 2 Jan. 28 Coppin State*, Corbett Sports Center 6 p.m. Feb. 2 Maryland-Eastern Shore*, Princess Anne, Md., 2 Feb. 4 Delaware State*, Dover, Del., 5:30 Feb. 9 Bethune-Cookman*, Corbett Sports Center, 2 Feb. 11 Florida A&M*, Corbett Sports Center, 6 Feb. 16 South Carolina State*, Orangeburg, S.C., 2 Feb. 18 Savannah State*, Savannah, Ga., 5:30 Feb. 23 N.C. Central*, Durham, 2 March 2 South Carolina State*, Corbett Sports Center, 2 March 4 Savannah State*, Corbett Sports Center, 6 March 7 Norfolk State*, Norfolk, Va., 6 March 11-16 MEAC Tournament Norfolk, Va. *= Conference

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AROUND SPORTS DALLAS (AP) — Former Duke basketball player Lance Thomas has settled a lawsuit that accused him of failing to pay nearly $68,000 for jewelry purchased while he was part of the Blue Devils team that won the 2010 national championship. Mike Bowers, the attorney for Rafaello & Co., said his client had agreed to settle the lawsuit against Thomas stemming from the nearly $100,000 in diamond jewelry the player purchased in the middle of the 2009-2010 season. The Dallas attorney said the terms are confidential, and he reiterated his client’s unwillingness to discuss the matter with the NCAA, which is seeking details of the transaction. “This is a private matter between my client and Mr. Thomas, and that’s where it stands,” Bowers said Tuesday. The lawsuit, filed in January in Austin, Texas, said Thomas owed $67,800 for five pieces of jewelry he purchased at a cost of $97,800. The invoice, dated Dec. 21, 2009, indicates that Thomas made a $30,000 down payment and agreed to pay the balance in 15 days. The lawsuit, which wasn’t disclosed publicly until The Associated Press reported it earlier this month, has raised questions about Thomas’ eligibility that season and whether Duke’s national title could be affected. NCAA rules prohibit athletes from receiving benefits that aren’t available to the student body as a whole. NCAA spokeswoman Stacey Osburn said Tuesday the organization would not comment on the settlement and what it might mean in terms of investigating the matter. NCAA rules require student-athletes and personnel at member schools to cooperate with the organization’s inquiries, but there’s nothing to compel people who aren’t affiliated with those schools to do so. The firm filed a similar lawsuit against Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant last year, asserting that he owed $240,000 for jewelry he purchased between January and May 2010. The purchases occurred after Bryant had left Oklahoma State and was waiting for the NFL draft. Rafaello & Co., which also does business as A+A Diamonds Ltd., promotes itself as a jeweler that caters to professional athletes and other celebrities. On its website, the jeweler says its customers include actor Jamie Foxx, singer Alicia Keys and New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony. That suit also was settled out of court.

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NYC Fashion Week Wrap-Up deryck nicholson Contributor

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Winter Whites after Labor Day is just fine as long as its timeless and chic. Whether stark white, cream, or oyster, keep the fabric rich and texture is a must! Lace, leather, and even fur trims were all over the runway of J. Mendel, Derek Lam, and Elie Tahari. Check out polyvore.com. -KP

With Fall and Winter approaching, it seems as though you should be pulling out sweaters, boots, and your best “all black everything.” However, for the last seven days in New York City, things have been heating up during Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week. The week started off honoring Oscar De La Renta at the Fashion Institute. He was pleased to be one of the honorees of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). Everything went seemingly smooth, in lieu of De La Renta’s comment made last year about First Lady Michelle Obama’s gown choice to the State Dinner. He even shed a bit more light on the situation and told Womens Wear Daily, “My understanding is that the visit was to promote American-Chinese trade — American products in China and Chinese products in America.” “Why do you wear European clothes?” Needless to say, the luncheon was a success and showed promise to the week ahead. The Jason Wu SS 2012 show brought an air of old Hollywood glamour with an edge to it as

though he had forgot about the change in seasons, or the fact that he dressed a conservative Michele Obama for the MET Gala. He sent 43 black leather and lace looks down the runway. His inspiration behind the collection was Newton’s retrospective that ran at the Grand Palais in Paris earlier this year. He accessorized his predominately nude and black collection with leather harnesses, black veils, and red lipstick, which might be the shade of a “Girl on Fire” in singer Alicia Keys’ words. Wu’s collection left a few wondering as he pushed through his comfort zone, and with narrowly cut jumpsuits and high waist androgynous pants. Saturday and Sunday which are synonymous with having a good time, proved to be just that with tales of networking and open bars. Maison Martian Margiela opened up a new store on Bleeker Street in New York and christened the store opening with an after party. Staying within the spirit of Fashion Week the Mara Hoffman, Marlon Gobel, Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang and Marchesa show went on showcasing some of the hottest looks you are sure to see in Vogue next year. Kanye West and Kim Kar-

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bejeweled is more than just glitter. This season sequins are making a comeback for day or night. Look for a baroque style for a romantic day look. Balmain, Dior, and Lanvin all debuted this trend in their showcase. To achieve this look, strive for tailored pieces and seek a minimal look for hair, makeup, and accessories. Check out juicycouture.com. -KP

Fall florals are quite feminine this season, but with a more dark and edgier look. The blooms are darker and more opulent. Designers such as Gucci and Erdem showcased this trend on their runway. In order to pull off this look, keep the silhouette simple and pair with a smoky eye or dark nails. Check out mytheresa.com for looks. -KP

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The right eyebrows can make or break your overall look, says Adrienne Bernal, stylist and cosmetologist at Belle Epoque Salon in Kansas City, Mo. (belleepoquekc.com). Full and shapely brows are back, and thin, skinny brows are a thing of the past, she says. Reign in or reshape your brows with these at-home tips from Bernal: 1. Trim: Brush all eyebrow hairs upward with a brow brush or comb. Then, with eyebrow scissors, trim the long hairs down to lay better within the brow. 2. Outline: Use a brow pencil to measure the correct length of your eyebrows. Start by holding the pencil straight up from your left nostril, and draw a vertical line where the pencil aligns with the brow above the corner of the left eye. This is where your brow should begin. Then, hold the pencil from the same nostril to the outer corner of the same eye and draw another vertical line where the pencil stops at the brow. This is where your brow should stop. Draw a small dot on your eyebrow where you want the highest point of your arch (usually straight up from the outer edge of the iris). Repeat on the other side. 3. Wax/tweeze: After drawing your guides, wax or tweeze excess hairs surrounding your brow shape. The outer brow gently should taper off. 4. Fill: Fill in patchy spots with an eyebrow shadow that

matches your brow color. Use a matte shadow to minimize shine, and apply with an angled powder brush. Begin at the brow arch, and apply shadow outward going in the direction of hair growth. Then, going against the direction of hair growth, apply shadow to the brow to fill in gaps. 5. Set: Use clear mascara to lightly cover the brows and hold them in place. 6. Highlight: Use a matte powder in white or off-white to highlight your perfect arches. Apply directly under the arch of each of your brows, and blend.

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dashian even stopped by the tents to see the Marchesa show, which drew attention from the collection to “Kimye.” Finally after an exhausting four-day weekend, which marked most of the trends for the next year, Monday was Avril Levine’s show. The highlight of her show was Kendall Jenner, Brody Jenner, Jonathan Cheban, and Kylie Jenner who walked the runway. After attending a week’s

worth of shows, do not forget to recount all the trends for the season and get ready for another fashionable fall! -ncatregister@gmail.com and follow The Register on Twitter @ ATRegister

How to get affordable fashion on a budget susan carpenter

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We’ve all seen it, and we all want it: The most premium, couture fashions from the most exclusive of designers. Yet most of us, covetous as we are, cannot afford it. Or can we? According to the authors of “Affordable Couture” (Vivays Publishing, available in October), the high end is accessible to everyone. You just have to know how to source it. We caught up with co-authors Jemi Armstrong, a professor of fashion illustration at Santa Monica College, and Linda Arroz, a former Hollywood stylist, to talk about some of their secrets for finding couture on the cheap. Isn’t it really just a small percentage of people who can truly afford couture? Armstrong: No. Normal women can go out and get couture or high-end designer clothes now if they just know how. A lot of this started when I came home with a $1,500 pair of Manolo Blahnik knee-high black suede boots I bought for $87 at Nordstrom’s Rack. You can do this. Women can look really great and have really beautiful things and do it without a lot of money. Q: Where’s a good place to start looking? Arroz: The first thing anybody can do is Google and look for flash sales or online pop-up stores. There’s usually no charge to belong to the group and you get first dibs. Q: What’s driving the desire for couture? Arroz: Reality TV, “Project

Runway,” “America’s Next Top Model” and all the celebrities on the red carpet have created this interest. A few years ago, a lot of the museums started to do these retrospectives of designer collections. Q: Is the interest in couture in some way a reaction to fast fashion? Arroz: I think women are really frustrated by fast fashion in spite of the fact that it’s really exciting that a lot of designers are doing things for H&M. These clothes don’t last. There’s an awareness of the difference now. Years ago when we discovered we could go to Target for our basics and buy an investment piece at Barneys or Bloomie’s, that opened a lot of people’s eyes that you could mix these pricwe points. And then moving forward, women are looking to develop their own personal style, and they don’t want to look like cookie cutters. Q: In the book, you walk readers through the history of couture, key pieces for a woman’s wardrobe and couture care, which can be challenging. What do regular women get out of wearing couture? Arroz: The book points out how couture is constructed. The clothes feel so good on your body, they can elevate your self-esteem. Armstrong: It talks about how when you walk into a room wearing a Margiela jacket, you’re instantly accepted by everyone in the room who’s in the know.

1. Do we even need to comment on the ‘Twerkin for GHOE Tickets?’ 2. You ladies must have a lot of confidence and self-esteem to get on stage right? 3. For all those complaining, if you were in the audience, don’t you think you’re just as bad because you didn’t stop it? 4. Did you upperclassmen notice the old Golden Delight back on the field during the game? 5. Is Golden Delight really off their game?6. Hold on, did you think we were done with you twerkers yet? 7. Should we just dedicate 20 Questions to the A&T twerk team? 8. Is twerking your ambition (Wale voice)? 9. Did anyone else notice they were dressed for the club? 10. Is the winner really in the Gospel Choir? 11. So do you twerk in the name of Jesus or for blessings? 12. Did anyone else notice she couldn’t stop twerking? 13. Is there ever a point where you twerk too much? 14. How many ladies were disgusted but are Grade A twerkers? 15. You know people will NEVER forget a person’s twerking skills right? 16. Even though it’s almost cuffing season, do you seriously expect to find a real boyfriend? 17. Should we stop with the twerkers? 18. Yes? 19. No? 20. Or still continue next issue?

House at the end of the street comes out in theaters this Friday to prepare viewers for Halloween. The much anticipated movie, starring Jennifer Lawrence from “Hunger Games,” starts off in a sweet love story that ends with a big bang. Elissa (Lawrence) moved to a new town with her mother for a fresh start. She starts to develop a crush on her next door neighbor, but soon finds he has a secret in his house that no one will believe. This movie is Rated PG-13.

Television akward. season finale comes on this Thursday for its second season on MTV. This show has been everyone’s guilty pleasure since the beginning of the school year. On the finale episode, Jenna will finally decide which man she wants. Are you team Maddie or team Jake? Stay tuned to see her choice!

books Gone Girl by Gilian Flynn is on this week’s New York Time’s best sellers list. For all those that love great mysteries and thrillers, this book is for you. A wife goes missing on her wedding anniversary and no one knows where she is. The only person suspected in her disappearance or presumed murder is her husband. Is he hiding something or is he telling the truth? This is a great book to add to your book club.

albums cruel summer by G.O.O.D Music hit stores this week. The hot talent brought by one of the best rappers today, Kanye West, is sure to be heard bumping on the strip. With artist like 2 Chains, Big Sean, Teyanna Taylor and Pusha T, we know Mayback will have some competition.