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Comeback Season: GHOE returns JERRY HUMPHREY III
Homecoming was taken away from us due to the global pandemic, but it is a new year, and as Aggies we adapt and make the best of any circumstance we are given,’’ senior engineering student Phaizon Myers said. “So GHOE may look different, but the heart and soul we put into it will never change,” Myers said. The university will follow COVID-19 safety protocols and practice social distancing during homecoming events. The student pep rally that usually takes place in Corbett Gymnasium will now be held at Truist Stadium. In addition, they have canceled the parade and have restricted social gatherings at the Greek plots during the weekend tailgates. Myles Miller believes that Homecoming could have been better if they just allowed it and gave the students what they wanted. Miller is a senior business student and spring 2020 initiate to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
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ast fall, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University students were devastated when the university canceled Homecoming because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Greatest Homecoming On Earth, better known as GHOE, is a staple at N.C. A&T and Aggies from all over look forward to the festivities going on the entire week. Last year’s absence made fall feel incomplete, and the class of 2021 could not live out their final undergrad homecoming. With the world opening back up and the vaccination rate steadily increasing, this year Homecoming is back in Aggieland. The motto for this year’s events is “Comeback Season,” and students cannot wait to see what Homecoming has to offer. “Of course I was sad to hear that
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“(I) Feel as if homecoming could have been better if they had just allowed it,” Miller said. “This 50/50 compromise is a good attempt but come on either give the people what they want or nothing at all.” Homecoming may look a little different compared to previous years; however, Aggie Pride will never change. The generations of Aggies returning to this illustrious university will make the homecoming experience exceedingly amusing and foster connections between students and alumni. The A&T Register staff was excited to put together this issue for Homecoming since we were also affected by the pandemic and could not release any printed papers last fall. So whether you attend on- or off-campus events, Homecoming is here, and it is the best time to be an Aggie. Be responsible throughout the week, and from the A&T Register staff, happy GHOE.
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“Stay safe, stay six feet away and let’s do it because we didn’t have one last year,” said Victor Solomon.
How students feel about GHOE in COVID times JAMILLE WHITLOW
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After two years since N.C. A&T’s last homecoming, students express how they are staying safe while being involved in their respective organizations and schoolwork. Haley Winstead is a junior mass communication student works at the Student Center information desk. To make sure she stays safe, she plans on wearing a mask but also keeping herself accountable by making sure she has a balanced week of homecoming activities and classwork. “What they [Student Center] have us doing here, we are doing our same protocol by making sure people have masks, regulating social distancing and they told us that there were going to be more people on staff during homecoming,” she said. Throughout the Student Center and other campus buildings, there are different occupancy limits and social distancing stickers throughout several buildings on-campus. With different occupancy limits, there are some people who plan on attending homecoming events closer to the weekend. Eric Hudson Jr., a senior mechanical engineering student, is a part of the fluid power engineering club and chess club. His main focus is to get tested after every event but he is only participating in the step show, tailgating, and the homecoming game. “I am not going to a lot of events, a lot of people like to go out, skip class or even miss sleep but I’m taking the initiative to go to class and get homework done,” Hudson said. Events such as the Fanfest, the Comedy show, and the parade are traditional events that have been canceled to protect campus but also the Greensboro community. For Greek organizations, the school
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Students socially distance themselves in the Chick-fil-A and Sub Connection area of the Student Center on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021
announced that the Greek plots will stay vacant during the week, no one is allowed to gather unless they want their chapter sanctioned. Ahmad Joyner, a junior computer science student is the President of the Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. He believes that getting tested regularly and wearing a mask will help keep positive cases stay low as they have for the past couple of months on-campus. At the chancellor’s virtual forum meeting, as of Oct. 18, the employees’ vaccination rate is 73 percent and on-campus students are about 71 percent vaccinated. For the Week of Oct. 17, out of 185 tests administered, one student tested positive. “I know during GHOE, people are not going to have their masks
on at the concert, step show, people are going to want to be vocal and cheer. The six feet rule, as much as we try to apply it ... it is not going to be a thing here,” Joyner said. “The best we can do is to wear a mask, getting tested regularly because of the immense amount of events and parties, I’m getting tested every day. I’m doing all that I can to stay safe but I’m making sure I hold my brothers accountable if I see them wearing a mask because they are setting a standard for themselves but also for their organization,” Joyner said. N.C. A&T brings $10 million to the city of Greensboro, according to the News& Record. As the university is following CDC’s guidelines, masks are required for all venues with proof of a PCR COVID-19 test
within 72 hours or proof of vaccination. Victor Solomon, the 17th Mister HBCU and finalist on NBC’s “The Voice,” left Aggie Nation with a note to prepare for GHOE. “If you are coming to homecoming, just have a great time, stay safe, stay six feet away and let’s do it because we didn’t have one last year,” he said.
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GHOE offers something for Aggies everywhere NAKYLAH CARTER
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The Greatest Homecoming On Earth (GHOE) is famous in HBCU culture for its grandeur events, alumni and campus population. From tailgating to a gospel concert to the annual homecoming football game, you do not have to be an Aggie to participate in the entertainment. Those unfamiliar with HBCU culture may not understand the importance of the Aggie homecoming, but even students from other universities understand why N.C. A&T’s homecoming claims to be the greatest. Chandler Holland, a Winston-Salem State University alumna, discussed why she plans to attend GHOE this year. “I have heard different things about GHOE over the years, I was missing out on a lot and that the atmosphere and parties are crazy. I just never have had time to go,” Holland said. “I feel like this year, I’ll get to experience [it] to the fullest.” N.C. A&T homecoming is primarily for the alumni, but the campus welcomes anyone who decides to come and enjoy the festivities. “It’s the most-known homecoming out of any other HBCU,” junior finance student Yaameen Irizarry said. “I feel like [A&T] is really inclusive, so even
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Bystanders watch a Greatest Homecoming on Earth parade in this late 1990s file photo. The parade was canceled this year because of COVID-19.
if you don’t go to N.C. A&T, you can have a great time.” The Aggie alumni view coming back to Aggieland seriously, and by attending events, fundraising and helping students out, it is evident that their Aggie Pride runs deep. N.C. A&T Class of 1977 alumni, Ivan Massenburg, nephew of Aggie legend James B. Dudley, understands how important
it is to keep his school pride and spirit present. “My Aggie Pride runs to the core of my being. I am always reppin’ my university,” Massenburg said. For other alumni, GHOE is a time for alumni to come together and check in on lifelong friends. “As for many of us, the time has gone by and we have not had the op-
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portunity to see each other for years,” N.C. A&T Class of 1991 alumni Chad Armstrong said. “It is nothing like being in the atmosphere with your colleagues to witness the change on campus and in our lives. Without reservation, Aggie Pride runs deep.” Current students spend weeks preparing for the homecoming, and although they have not left their college home yet, they still enjoy all that homecoming has to offer. “[Homecoming] is a time where Aggie Pride is illuminated across the whole campus through events, parties and other activities,” sophomore marketing student Kennadi Graddy said. “You just feel the family atmosphere wherever you go.” Last year’s homecoming was fully virtual and enjoyed with a live stream of N.C. A&T’s homecoming documentary. Although alumni and students were upset with the precautions taken due to COVID-19, the Aggie community and other HBCU communities are eager to participate in the celebration this year. Homecoming began with the coronation of the SGA Royal Court on Oct. 24 and will end with the Gospel Concert on Oct. 31. With eight days of events and endless entertainment, the real question is, are you ready for the Greatest Homecoming on Earth?
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Homecoming Then and Now By Madison Long
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t’s the most wonderful time of the year! It is time for the Greatest Homecoming on Earth (GHOE). GHOE is a special time of the year where Aggies old and young celebrate and indulge in the history and culture of our amazing institution. Even people who are not Aggies religiously attend each year because the pride and the excitement is so contagious. Homecoming features a parade, concerts, campus block parties, and most importantly, the rousing football game. This is not an ordinary college
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homecoming, GHOE is a weeklong event where events lead up to the day of the game. In addition, our stellar Blue and Gold Marching Machine makes the game an unforgettable experience with the half-time performance. The Aggie alumni love coming back for homecoming festivities. They have the opportunity to come back in their Aggie gear and fellowship with their friends and classmates. Charles Tapp, the chief financial officer for the Veterans Benefits Administration, and Aggie alum, talked about his first GHOE SEE THEN on page 7
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Homecoming’s impact on the community MADISON LONG
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It is no secret that ‘Aggie Pride’ is alive and well on our campus and in any space where an Aggie resides. The phrase ‘Aggie Pride’ exceeds beyond the bounds of school spirit and culture because it is boosted by the communal support of the Greensboro area. The last Greatest Homecoming On Earth (GHOE) occurred in the Fall of 2019. The News & Record reported that GHOE generated more than $9 million dollars in tourist revenue to the city of Greensboro not just that year but every year. According to the Rhino Times of
Greensboro, The homecoming attendance each year exceeds 100,000. The lofty tourist revenue is consistent with this attendance because 100,000 people need somewhere to stay, somewhere to eat and somewhere to park. Since the university has returned to full capacity, housing is filled, lines are long and parking is scarce. The addition of over 100,000 people will definitely contribute to the monetary boost to the city. However, the current challenges are also amplified due to capacity. Student-Artist, Brandon Perry, A senior at N.C. A&T, expressed that he looks forward to seeing the amazing work for sale during and in between events. Art vending is a prominent as-
pect of GHOE that has been preserved since the earliest GHOE. “There are vendors for everything during GHOE whether it’s a food truck or art vendor,” Perry said. “My first GHOE, I woke up to the smell of grilled food.” Annually, the city of Greensboro hosts the Vendor’s Festival. This is an opportunity for vendors and visitors to engage in the buying and selling of arts and crafts and memorable Aggie pieces. Vending and restaurants are a large generator of economic increase during GHOE. The vending typically occurs through food trucks like Off the Hook, Big C’s Chicken and Waffles. These
two restaurants surrounding the local downtown area also experience a great surge of incoming customers during this time. Despite the crowds, inconveniences, and prices, the challenging aspects of homecoming are drowned out by all the memorable experiences and pride that engulfs each Aggie and visitor. People travel from all over the country to be a part of a collective celebration of history, perseverance and fortitude. Participants admire the enthusiasm that oozes from the accomplishments of the University and its continued growth. Nothing beats the Greatest Homecoming on Earth!
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experience during the Fall of 1992. Tapp sang in the gospel choir with renowned gospel artist, Hezekiah Walker and vividly remembers watching Naughty by Nature perform at the homecoming concert that year. “It was mind-blowing to see all this energy in one place,” Tapp said. “The parade was my favorite part. Seeing the royal court show off their beauty and majesty mixed with their excellence and leadership.” In Tapp’s Junior year, he was “Mr. Air Force ROTC” during GHOE. He shared that he had a more shy personality during those years, but GHOE helped him to rise above it. “Homecoming is just surreal to say the least,” Tapp said. “Especially for people who may be a little shy or not in leadership, GHOE allows everybody to engage in something.” The last thing Tapp mentioned was about change. He noted that the biggest difference between GHOE now and GHOE then is that it is so much better now. “GHOE used to be an event, now it is an experience,” Tapp said. “The University has grown so much in size and artistry it’s nothing like it used to be.” The global pandemic shifted the tide in our school’s culture and left the class of 2021 without a GHOE. However, those who did experience GHOE in 2019 look back at it now and value it even more than they already did. Student-Artist, Brandon Perry, detailed the cultural impact of GHOE and how his freshman year experience prepared for future homecomings. “I woke up to the sound of Old School Jams and the smell of a cookout at 7 a.m. in Cooper Hall,” Perry said. “I love how GHOE is really just a big family reunion.” Whether you are an old Aggie or a new Aggie, GHOE is something that you should want to be a part of, it’s the Greatest Homecoming on Earth! Be safe and enjoy yourself, and most importantly, have fun!
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Preview of Events Nakylah Carter theScene Editor nmcarter4@aggies.ncat.edu
Through the Decades Fashion Show - Monday, Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m. - Corbett Sports Center Verge, Couture and other fashion troupes will be performing a fashion showcase for homecoming hosted by the Council of Presidents (COP). The homecoming fashion show dates back to the ‘90s, and this year, the showcase will feature fashion from six decades. The fashion show is open for students to participate or watch. Tickets for the event are $7.
Coronation of Mister & Miss A&T - Sunday, Oct. 24, 5 p.m. - Corbett Sports Center Coronation is the official crowning of Mister and Miss N.C. A&T. This ceremony dates back to before World War II and is a staple on N.C. A&T’s campus. The coronation is free and open to the students on campus to come and witness the passing of royalty from the previous year’s Mister and Miss to this year’s Mister and Miss A&T.
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Hip-Hop Concert - Wednesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. - Greensboro Coliseum One of the most anticipated events is making a return to the 2021 GHOE event line-up. The hip-hop concert includes Roddy Rich, Moneybagg Yo and Ty Dolla Sign to headline the show. There will be special guest appearances from Flip Dinero and Erica Banks. Tickets start at $79.50 for general admission, and discounted tickets for students are $69.50.
Comeback to Aggieland Game Night - Tuesday, Oct. 26, 5 p.m. - Academic Quad This event will be hosted on campus, free and open to all students. There will be bowling, trivia, a photo booth and many games for everyone to enjoy.
Homecoming Football Game - Saturday, Oct. 30, 1 p.m. - Truist Stadium The Homecoming Football Game is one of the most anticipated events during homecoming week. This year, N.C. A&T will be facing Monmouth University in the Big South Conference. Vendors will not be allowed on campus but are allowed at the War Memorial, and tailgating on-site. It is important to arrive early to get parking and good seats due to the many alumni and students.
The Greatest Homecoming on Earth (GHOE) is back in Aggieland. This year, the Student Government Association (SGA) and Student University Activities Board (SUAB) brought together a roster of events and entitled this homecoming “Comeback Szn.”
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Step Show “Comeback Season” - Friday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. - Greensboro Coliseum The annual homecoming Step Show presented by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Engagement returns to the Greensboro Coliseum with their showcase entitled “Comeback Season.” The Step Show has been a homecoming event for GHOE dating back to the early ‘90s. Tickets for general admission are $22, and the discounted tickets are $17.
Back to Zen Morning Yoga/ Meditation - Wednesday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. - Academic Quad This first-time GHOE event will take place early in the morning and outdoors to give students time to unwind, meditate and become zen. This event is free and open to the students who register on 1891 Connect. Students who attend will be entered into a raffle to get the chance to receive a free yoga mat.
Pep Rally - Truist Stadium - Thursday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. This year’s homecoming pep rally will be held at Truist Stadium, unlike previous years. Usually, the pep rally occurs in Corbett Sports Center. The location change was made to accommodate COVID-19 protocols and the number of students and alumni who will be present. There will be performances by student artists here at N.C. A&T and a special guest performance.
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staz Gospel Show “Festival of Praise” - Sunday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m. - Greensboro Coliseum The Gospel Concert will be held on Halloween this homecoming season. Entitled “Festival of Praise,” the concert will feature some of gospel’s favorite artists including, Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker, Anthony Brown and Koryn Hawthorne.
For all homecoming events, masks will be required at all times. Verification of the completion of a COVID-19 vaccination within two weeks before the event or negative test results within 72-hours of the event will be required.
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By Jamille Whitlow, Managing Editor jwhitlow@aggies.ncat.edu The A&Tiques Roadshow is a showcase of Aggie memories where alumni and outsiders can visit to enjoy the history of N.C. A&T’s
campus. This will be their third annual roadshow, their second annual show happened in 2019, their theme was “Voices of Aggie Generations.” The F.D. Bluford Library celebrated the building’s 30 years of being on-campus, the library contains four levels, 144,000 square feet and values at $16 million. Prior to the current building, the library used to be in Dudley Hall. “Before, the first Bluford library in 1955, the library was on the top floor of the current Dudley
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building,” James Stewart, a Bluford Library Archivist said. This year will host a ‘show and tell’ of limited historical items about N.C. A&T. To keep people safe, the exhibit is open to anyone who can come at any time instead of having a set time to meet. The Roadshow will take place on the first-floor reference area and the second-floor display cases. The Roadshow this year will be from Oct. 28Oct. 29 but scheduled guided tours are available to N.C. A&T Alumni, faculty, staff and students at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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Off-campus homecoming events to check out TANASIA MOSS
Culture Editor tlmoss@aggies.ncat.edu
With the Greatest Homecoming On Earth (GHOE) here, N.C. A&T has week-long events in store to make this year an unforgettable experience. In addition to school events, participating in off-campus activities can make homecoming even more memorable. Here is a list of off-campus events going on this year for homecoming: Six Stars Entertainment Events Six Stars is one of the most popular party promotion companies in Greensboro. Known for throwing quality parties, the company has several events planned for homecoming weekend. The main events are the Day
Party, Lock Down the Yard, Woods of Terror, and a Final Edition Halloween Party. Tickets are now on sale. You can purchase an all-access pass ticket that allows you to get into multiple events for a discounted price. NxtLevel Entertainment Events NxtLevel is a party promotion company that hosts events for mature college students. Most of their events are themed or require a dress code. For homecoming Nxtlevel is having events for all age ranges (18+, 21+,25+ and 30+).The main events to be on the lookout for are the 21+ day party and the GHOE finale Halloween party. The ticket prices range from $10-20 per event. You can check out their website (ghoe.nxlevelent.com) for the full list of parties they have planned.
GHOE Comedy Show On Friday, Oct,29, there is a comedy show at the Carolina Theatre located on Greene St. Doors open at 7 pm, and the show starts at 8 pm. The tickets are $40 for general admission. If guests want to be in the VIP section and participate in the Meet and Greet with the performers, the tickets are $75. The package includes a photo and autograph of the comedians. The lineup includes Tyler Chronicles, Burpie, Osama Drankins and Tim Shropshire with Darren Brand hosting. House Parties If you’re the person that doesn’t want to pay for any of the club parties for GHOE, then house parties are perfect for you. College students seeking
to have a good time with their friends throw parties at various locations. Students share the party location via word of mouth or social media sites like Twitter and Instagram. If you do attend house parties this week please make sure to stay safe and go with a group of people. Tailgating With thousands of students, alumni and family coming to GHOE, food vendors are gearing up for the big week. Food trucks will be present throughout the entire week of homecoming. On Oct. 30 there will be a Homecoming food fest at LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro. Some of the foods included are tacos, fish, funnel cakes, seafood, fried Oreos and more.
DJ Lani talks about his DJ-ing journey and homecoming SYDNEY ROSS
Lead Culture Reporter saross@aggies.ncat.edu
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“Homecoming is the pinnacle of parties for college students,” Jelani “DJ Lani” Jackson said. “It allows us to come together to celebrate our college.”
N.C. A&T junior mechanical engineering student Jelani Jackson, known as DJ Lani, is an up-and-coming DJ on Campus. Jackson’s DJ journey began before coming to college while attending a party with friends in his hometown. Jackson assisted the DJ the entire party and helped him with his music selection. Soon after he was given the opportunity to learn more about the basic skills of DJ-ing. Quickly grasping onto the concepts, Jackson began to think of ways he too could create his own business and how he could do something he enjoyed. However, his journey did not start as he had planned. Jackson’s parents were concerned that his passion for becoming a DJ would interfere with his studies. “When I started, they didn’t want me DJ-ing any parties, and they only wanted me to play clean music,” Jackson said. “I had to show them I am actually good at what I do.”
Gaining support from his parents was not easy. During his freshman year, he worked hard to prove that it is possible to balance school while being a DJ. “My freshman year of college, they gave me an ultimatum,” Jackson said. “If my grades weren’t A’s and B’s, I wouldn’t be able to DJ at all. So, I came home with a 3.5 [GPA].” Since his start, Jackson has grown much in his craft. In his early days, he had the help of some relatives that were already professional DJs that mentored him and allowed him to practice on their equipment. He has since worked at a variety of events such as clubs, birthday parties and corporate functions. He enjoys these experiences, but his favorite is DJ-ing at college parties. “The college parties are the most fun,” Jackson said. “I really get to express myself and my full creativity.” With GHOE coming up, Jackson not only looks forward to engaging with the crowds at parties, but he also looks forward to networking with other DJs, hosts and party promoters.
“I know this is the time where every DJ, every party promoter and every host comes together to give college [students] the best experience possible,” Jackson said. “We can always mix alone in our rooms, but until we get that validation from the crowd – that’s the best part.” As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge worldwide, Jackson is glad that the university has decided to allow students and alumni to celebrate homecoming in person this school year. “Homecoming is the pinnacle of parties for college students,” Jackson said. “It allows us to come together to celebrate our college.” As Jackson continues his entrepreneurial journey, he hopes to bring people joy while doing something he loves. “DJ-ing is a mental craft that you have to focus on because there is a lot to think about,” Jackson said. “Being able to provide a service and provide enjoyment to a crowd of people that are celebrating being in college is what brings me joy.”
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To your first Homecoming By: Jerry Humphrey III
*To my beautiful Mother* Since I stepped foot on campus, the question of when you can come to homecoming has always been brought up in our conversations. I’d quickly respond “NO” without hesitation. But why? Was I afraid of you meeting the guys? Or worried you would embarrass and make me shy? Whatever the reason, I was wrong. Homecoming is not about the glitz and glam, or the parties and jams. It’s about creating memories with loved ones and, of course, seeing the fam. Now, since it is your first GHOE, There are some things you must know: Aggie Pride is nothing to play with, so make sure you are dressed in your blue and gold. Next, remember you are a parent not an alum; I wouldn’t want you at tailgates looking dumb. Homecoming can do it to the best of us; I just want to ensure you have the most fun. Now that I am older, I’m grateful you came to enjoy a day of festivities and cheers, even though it took four years. Welcome to the Greatest Homecoming On Earth I love you and that has not changed since birth.
Artist name: Adrienne Williams Description: This is a pen and ink piece using different shades of hatching and crosshatching.
Description 2: Pen and ink drawing of a zebra using hatching, crosshatching, lines, and stippling.
Artist Name: Richard Newkirk Space Clocks description: This painting represents the ebb and flow of time. It comes and it goes but it commands a universe. Mind Prison description: Sometimes I feel stuck in my own head, caught overthinking, or generally anxious. This was my attempt at representing that.
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Anjali Kumari. Description: Architectural rendering of a scene from “The DaVinci Code.” Chris Samuel
Devin Beasley, Melancholy Meadow Description: A field of very sad flowers basking in the evening sun.
Sekou Jackson, “Be Safe and Have Fun”
“The Illustrious Return” As the Earth’s Greatest Homecoming approaches, a feeling does as well. An experience that had been missed by only those who’ve seen it and can tell The Autumn breeze surrounds the air with a familiar atmosphere, And a school that was reminded that football was here. A full year of no cheering, A whole season with no pride, When kickoff happens the pride can’t hide. The happiness should start early and not die down; You can hear that Aggie Pride all throughout town. The hope is the final score will give the Aggies pleasure; To beat our foe would make the day even better. The Aggies will take it all in as a great feeling they once recalled Hoping that this feeling is kept in the future for all.
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No. 4 Aggies face No. 2 Hawks in Saturday’s game ALEXIS DAVIS ALEXIS BLACK
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N.C. A&T may be playing in a new conference, but homecoming attendees can still expect the same sense of Aggie Pride to take over Truist Stadium. The Aggies are currently ranked No. 4 in conference play. They were off to a rough start in non-conference games, but playing their annual Aggie-Eagle Classic at home seemed to get their chemistry realigned to pull out their first season win. They have an overall record of 3-4 after a devastating 30-9 loss to Hampton last weekend. Their last win was at home at Truist Stadium against the North Alabama Lions. Although they did come out victorious, the Aggies had many careless turnovers that made the game closer than it should have been. However, in their fight to win, it became evident that N.C. A&T has future stars in its hands. Freshman wide receiver Bhayshul Tuten is beginning to make a name for himself in Aggieland. : Tuten had a star-studded 60-yard touchdown reception facilitated by Aggie quarterback Jalen Fowler
Photo by Kevin Dorsey
Karfa Kaba, a defensive lineman senior from Laurinburg, storms out the tunnel as the Aggies prepare for a strong fight on the field.
to secure their win over the Lions. Adding to N.C. A&T’s list of rising stars, redshirt freshman defensive back Herbert Booker is one to watch. Booker put a major roadblock in front of UNA during their last attempt at a game-winning drive. Both Tuten and Booker add to the longevity of Aggie football. During the game against Kennesaw
State, the Aggies were troubled by the Owl defense and did not get any points on the board, losing 14-0. N.C. A&T couldn’t seem to get their momentum started for their running game. They produced a season-low of 31 yards. The Aggies have not presented that low of a running game since the early 2000s. To make alumni proud in Truist
Stadium on Saturday, it will be crucial for the high-performing running-back trio (Tuten, Jah-Maine Martin, and Kashon Baker) to bring their A-game and to play hard until the last whistle. The Monmouth Hawks have a current record of 4-3 and are ranked No. 2 in the Big South Conference. The Hawks are having a good season and continue to show why they hold the top spot. Monmouth opened Big South play with a 41-14 win against Charleston-Southern University. Running back Juwon Farri ran for three touchdowns in the first half while quarterback Tony Muskett threw two more. At home, the Hawks were victorious against Gardner-Webb University 5417. Monmouth’s defense kept Gardner-Webb, who entered the game as the Big South’s leading scoring offense at 35.8 points per game, off the scoreboard until the first half’s final play. In their last matchup, they defeated Campbell University 34-17. Quarterback Tony Muskett threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns. Monmouth is on their thirteenth consecutive win in the Big South conference, so this homecoming matchup against the Aggies will be one worth watching.
Football players share how GHOE impacts their sport MELVIN HARRIS
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After a year of no homecoming activities, the Greatest Homecoming on Earth finally makes its return. Aggie Football is looking to perform in front of thousands of students, alumni and fans against Monmouth. The annual homecoming game is major to many Aggies worldwide. In addition, this game is taken seriously by the football players and coaching staff. The switch to the Big South conference has been an eye opener for the Aggie football team, currently the Aggies are 2-2 in conference play. After back-to-back losses to Kennesaw St. and Hampton a victory on homecoming can serve as a season shifter for the team. Fullback Kingsley Nwachukwu believes the game is important to the team because of the switch from the MEAC to the Big South. “Since joining the new confer-
ence, we really want to make a stand and show the nation what we got,” Nwachukwu said, “We are really the underdogs in this conference.” Some players missed out on their first homecoming game last year due to the pandemic shutting down their season. Not to mention, missing out on the last season of playing the MEAC. Although players missed the chance to play in their final GHOE game in the MEAC, Coach Sam Washington felt for the fans that missed out on the homecoming game experience in 2020. “I hate it for the fans; now that’s who I hate it for,” Washington told the Greensboro News and Record. “And the student body — they’re going to miss out on an experience that’s second to none.” According to Nwanchukwu, Head Coach Sam Washington always prepares the team for game day especially for Homecoming. The Fullback stated if he and his teammates can focus on their performance, everything else
should follow suit. “Coach Washington said the game is about us. If we play our game, nobody that we ever play can match with us. He makes us play at the top of our game. We worry about our opponent, but we worry about ourselves more,” Nwachukwu said. N.C. A&T Football videographer Jaree Abney spends a lot of time with the players and is familiar with their everyday work ethic. Abney believes the team has put in the work to play well against Monmouth. “They practice like they play. They give one hundred percent, the coaches are always yelling and keeping them organized. They don’t slack around, and [they] do what they got to do,” Abney said. The Aggies have had an up-anddown season thus far. Beating teams like Robert Morris, North Alabama and Central have all been highs, but suffering tough losses to Duke, Kennesaw State and Furman have kept them around .500 for the season. Although Coach Washington be-
came the head coach of the Aggies in 2018, he is undefeated when it comes to performing on homecoming games. Coach Washington was named MEAC Coach of the year in 2018, so he is no stranger to success. Sophomore linebacker Jacob Roberts told me that Coach Washington emphasized the importance of preparation for the homecoming game. “Coach Washington really put emphasis on having fun but also staying focused and not letting outside noise distract us from our goal,” Roberts said. “Preparation for our homecoming game is just the same as if it were any other game. We go into the game plan and expect to execute it.” The homecoming game is a very special game to Roberts because of the atmosphere on game day. “The homecoming game is so important for me and my teammates because it’s something we get to experience once a year, so we try to make the best of it when the time comes. Having people literally come from all
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Greatest Athletes in Aggieland By Alexis Davis
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s Atlanta rapper Lil Baby stated in his 2020 hit single, Emotionally Scarred, “I never call myself a G.O.A.T., I leave that up to the people.” Numerous athletes have come to N.C. A&T with their tenacious spirit leaving their mark one sprint, serve and touchdown at a time. It would be great to be able to say the quality of an N.C. A&T athletes are never measured by numbers. However, this is sports and the numbers and accolades don’t lie. Carmen Barrantes-Santamaria Before Graduate Student Edie Brewer led the volleyball team to a Mid Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC title), there was Carmen Barrantes-Santamaria. Santamaria was a dominant force on the court in the early 80s. Santamaria was voted most valuable player in 1982, 1983, and 1984. Due to her outstanding play, she was selected to the All-Tournament team in ‘82. She played on the US Virgin Island National team in 1982, so she was able to bring some professional experience to the Aggies volleyball team. She was a member of other teams outside of the United States such as the Central Caribbean Games of Cuba and Havana, as well as the Dominican Games. Tarik Cohen Tarik Cohen created an entire era of Aggie football. Leading up to his 2017 Draft Day, the N.C. A&T community and members of local and national media gathered in the Academic Classroom Building auditorium to patiently wait to hear Cohen’s name said by the worldwide leader of sports, ESPN. While in Aggieland, Cohen was the 2013 MEAC Rookie of the Year, made various First-Team All-MEAC appearances, and was the 2015 MEAC Offensive Player of the year. As a rookie, Cohen started in four games during his 16 appearances. He closed out his rookie year by being the
theSCORE Lead Reporter akdavis1@aggies.ncat.edu first NFL player since Terry Metcalf in 1975 to score touchdowns via rushing, receiving, passing, and punt return in a single season adding to his already diverse skill set. Kayla White If there is one athlete that left their mark on their program it is Kayla White. White broke records in the 60 meters, 60-meter hurdles, 100 meters and 100-meter hurdles. The track star led the Aggies to win three straight MEAC indoor titles and one MEAC outdoor title. White finished her time in Aggieland with 32 wins, 71 top-5 finishes, a combined 14 indoor and or outdoor MEAC individual or relay titles, three first-team All-American honors, two second-team All-American honors, and an indoor NCAA national championship. She dominated the 60-meter hurdles race as she won it at the MEAC indoor championships all four years of her career. White was named N.C. A&T’s Female Athlete of the Year Award in 2017. Trevor Stewart and Randolph Ross Jr. Capping off the list are track stars Trevor Stewart and Randolph Ross Jr. The lightning-fast duo became the first students at N.C. A&T to become Olympic gold medalists. They traveled 6,865 miles to Tokyo, Japan to lead the United States relay team in the 4x400. As their time overseas was coming to a close, they had one job left: bring home the gold. Round 1, Heat 1 race was run by Stewart and Ross Jr. followed behind to run the second. Along with their joint gold medal, Stewart also earned a bronze medal for the mixed 4x400 relay. Before earning their new neckpieces, Stewart and Ross were already NCAA champions. At the NCAA championship, Ross Jr. ran the universal fastest time of 43.85. Stewart is never too far behind. In 2019, he finished second in the 400-meter race at the NCAA Championships.
Kayla White preparing to run during the 2019 National Championship.
Junior Linebacker Jacob Roberts posing at the 2019 Celebration Bowl.
Randolph Ross and Trevor Stewart running at the 2021 National Championship.
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