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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Digital Collections at Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. It has been accepted for inclusion in NCAT Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. For more information, please contact [email protected]. SNAKE BITE! Aggies take another AGGIE BASKETBALL PREVIEW dive to the Rattlers of In next week's issue Florida A&M PAGE 7 The A&T REGISTER FREE NOVEMBER 12,2008 WEDNESDAY NCATREGISTER.COM SERVING THE AGGIE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 80 YEARS THE STUDENT SPAPER OF NORTH CAROLINA A&T ON CAMPUS Tuition Marching increases Machine announced headed to at forum Atlanta MICHAEL JONESAND DEXTER MULLINS TheA&T Register DEXTER MULLINS Asst. Managing Editor As theMemorial Student Union Stallings Ballroom filled in with Ten of America's elite HBCU concerned students and university bands are gearing up for the big- faculty last Wednesday, discussion gest competition of the year, and shifted from the election to possi- for the first time, TheBlue & Gold ble increases for students to attend Marching Machine will be in the A&T. mix. The Tuition and Fee Committee The Honda Battle ofthe Bands revealed the proposed increases in Invitational Showcase is scheduled fees for the 2009-2010 school year to take place on Saturday, Jan. 24 PHOTO BY LER0Y V. MIKELLill in a question and answer type fo- at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. AGGIE VETERANSA&T tookthetimeto honorveterans with a program in theMemorialStudent rum Union. Afterwards everyonemovedoutside fora flagraising and a wreath laying. The Showcase is actually a nation- Veterans with ties toA&T watchedtheceremoniesand thanked everyone fortheirsupport. Knight right) spoke Akua Matherson, chair of Tu- MSG(Ret.) JamesB. (far highly ofA&T ROTC and theprograms. al scholarship program emphasiz- itionand Fee Committee,presented ing music education. an informative power point presen- American Honda will award the tation detailing the increases in tu- ten bands selected to participate ition and fees, what it will be used Veterans honored in Aggieland in this year's Showcase $20,000 towards, and how they fare against for their music scholarship pro- the other 16 schools inThe Univer- grams, which is $10,000 more than sity North Carolina system. LaPORSHA lowry by the Aggie Opus Project. the purpose of the program tunity to serve this country. last year. They will also receive a The Committee is comprised Contributor There was an invocation by and the Office ofVeteran and Barriers have been destroyed $1,000 grant for their participation of the Student Government Asso- Min. Charles Watkins and Disability Support Services, because of their service and in the Celebration Tour, which is ciation Treasurer Jennifer James, The Veteran and Disabil- Chancellor Battle offered designed for the different there will be many more ob- the pre-qualifying event. administration, faculty, and other ity Support Services hosted greetings to all of the veter- faces that come with the dif- stacles, but we must not let For the band, the money is well student representatives. the 3rd Annual Veterans' ans and guests in attendance. ferent challenges. them define us." earned and highly needed. Band While all the proposed increas- Day program entitled "Hon- "We pay homage to veter- "This office has encour- Dr. Judy Rashid, theDean Director Dr. Kenneth Ruff says es have been presented and calcu- oring Those Who Served" on ans and military dignitaries aged, nurtured, educated, of Students, gave her clos- that the money will go where it re- lated into next years overall setup, November 11that 12p.m. in of this great institution and supported, inspired, and ing remarks by thanking all ally needs. nothing will become official until the Memorial Student Union to the innumerable veterans comforted many students. of the special guests for at- "It (the money) is marked for the university's Board of Trustees Stallings Ballroom. worldwide, who have gone The staff members are here tending and reiterating the scholarships, so it will go towards meets to decide ifthey are in favor Peggy Oliphant, the di- beyond the call of duty and to meet that challenge." recognition of the veterans that," Ruffsaid. of the fee increases the committee rector of the Veteran and boldly faced unknown chal- After a brief intermission for their service. She recited "I will add the money into the has come up with. Disability Support Services, lenges-many of whom paid for lunch, Penny Torrence, a poem by Jared Jenkins en- pool ofscholarship dollars we have "Value is the main thing we try presided over the event. The the ultimate sacrifice on our the VA Certifying Official, titled "Heroes". currently. I try to distribute the to get across," said Matherson. panel that was seated on behalf." introduced the guest speaker, "Some call them soldiers, money evenly, so I will just divide "Even though there are increas- stage included Chancellor Oliphant returned to rec- Dr. Sullivan Welborne. The others call them heroes.. .our it up and see what I will be able es, when you think about what Stanley Battle, Senator-elect ognize special guests, who Vice Chancellor for Student veterans were more than sol- to do with it to stretch it out for as you're getting it's not a lot. We try Kay Hagan, and Dean of included the newly elected Affairs spoke about the need diers, they were, and still are many students as possible." to contain things but still provide Students Dr. Judy Rashid. Senator Kay Hagan and vet- to show appreciation for the heroes." The University scheduled a quality service. The presentation As the event began, the erans who had served the veterans, especially within The Aggie Opus Project press conference onMonday to an- puts perspective on what you're NC A&T ROTC presented country from the 1950'suntil the Aggie family. returned to lead the audience nounce to the public that the band paying. Honestly, we're a bar- the colors, followed by the now. "You have to appreciate in the singing of the Black would be taking place in the event. National Anthem, performed Telesia Griffin explained them for taking the oppor- ￿ See TUITION on Page 2 See VETS on Page 2 ￿ See BAND on Page 2

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ASHLEYVENABLE this was her first year compet- students are about pursing a ca- demic bowl team, Hemming Contributor ing in the academic bowl, "I reer in engineering. has attended the national con- thought it would be a great ex- "It felt wonderful to win the vention previously and said, "I The weekend of Oct. 31st perience to take part in. I also competition and the trip to Las know what to expect so I can the A&T chapter of NSBE got a chance to prepare myself Vegas," said Harrison. get the most from this upcom- (The National Society ofBlack for the FE exam," said Harri- As the winners of the re- ing conference." Engineers) attended the NSBE son. gional academic technical bowl In addition to the first place fall regional conference inNor- The academic technical team willreceived complemen- win oftheacademic bowl team, folk, Va. bowl was a jeopardy style tary registration and a travel the NSBE step team at A&T The conference consisted competition that used FE style stipend to attend the national walked away with its fourth ofa series ofworkshops, semi- questions. "The questions come convention where they will consecutive win. nars and several competitions. from all the different types of compete for a national title and "Words can barely describe This year A&T students took engineering," said NSBE advi- a cash prize of$1,000 dollars. my feelings toward winning first place in both the academic sor, Diane Brown. "The feeling you get from four consecutive times. But I technical bowl and step team The Fundamentals of Engi- attending a conference is noth- believe we deserve all of our INSTANT competitions. neering exam (FE) is taken by ing short of pride from repre- wins because we put so much "I have never competed in college students who are ma- senting my school and to see so time and effort to ensure our a academic bowl", said Talore joring in any ofthe engineering many strivingblack engineers," victories," said Robert Cun- PHOTO (MCT) Harrison, a junior, industrial disciplines. It is used as an as- said junior, civil engineering ningham, ajunior, architectural BY MUNENEKltONGI engineering major. As a mem- sessment tool by employers to major, Dorian Hemming. Evans Juma displays a Barack Obama t-shirtoutside a print shop in Nairobi, Kenya, wherehe team works. Orders for Obama T-shirts are soaring in Nairobi. MORE ON PAGE 3 ber ofthe academic bowl gauge how serious graduating Also a member of the aca- ￿ See ENGINEERING on Page 2

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plained why she felt it was im- TUITION page From 1 portant to speak up. "The increases seem reason- gain. After the board oftrustees able," she said. "I'm not the meets, the tuition and fee infor- type to complain and justnot do mationwill become available to anything. I wanted to ask ques- the students." tions and voice my opinion. I The committee meets each was informed on what I needed year over the course of several to know and I can always come months to evaluate and deter- back and bring it back up if it's mine exactly what it is that the not fixed. university needs as a whole. The Powell continued, "Even if majority ofthe things the com- they don't fix something while mittee tends to increase fees for I'm here, future generations can are designed to help improve benefit and get better service. the different services on campus Anything's possible ifyou step that are available to students. up and voice your opinion. I'm Final Picture Retake The increases could cause glad I came." Memorial Student Union students to come just slightly Room 0005 While James works with the 8 a.m. 5 p.m. (Through Friday) out of pocket, but the commit- committee, other SGA members - tee feels that all the increases also kept close ties to the com- Canned Food that they propose are fairly rea- mittee. Chief of Staff Sammie and Clothing Drive sonable and are a direct benefit Dow explained how thepropos- Memorial Student Union to the student. ing of fees works. Room 0005 11 a.m. "We are aware that the cost "The SGA Treasurer is re- an is not LEROY of education cheap," sponsible for sitting on the BY V. MIKELLIII Mr. and Miss said Dr. Sullivan Welborne, vice committee," he said. "Before BEST BAND IN THELAND Jazmyn Artisperforms during halftimeof a recent home gameatAggie Stadium. The Marching Machine is headed Hometown Pageant chancellor for Student Affairs. the proposal is submitted, the to the Georgia Dome in Januaryfor showdown with nine otherbands during theHonda Battle oftheBands. Webb Hall Room 100 "So we keep in mind that as committee gets together to re- 6:30 p.m. we are increasing our fees, we view and present the proposal. do not want to increase them so We get feedback to see what can American Marketing with Lilly much that a student cannot af- be done to satisfy them or bet- Association Eli Marching Machine invited to attend Craig Hall Room 236 ford to return to pursue a quality ter provide for them. This is the 5 p.m. education here at North Caro- time for the students to voice linaA&T." any concerns or problems they Top ModelAuditions Some students perceive may have before the final pro- Honda Battle of the Bands in ATL Memorial Student Union A&T's tuition to be a little cost- posal is sent off." Room 101 (Memorial Room) ly, but the University is actually Dow continued, "They can 7 p.m. tickets for the events. All the even better than what we see ranks 12th and 14threspective- come and talk to us about if From page 1 BANDS back into the here on ly, when evaluating the cost to they feel a certain fee is too money goes campus. Are You Smarter HBCU attend all 17 UNC schools in- high so that we can try and fix marching bands. This "I think the band has done Than An Engineer? Vice Chancellor for Student will be an all paid trip an outstanding joball and cluding tuition, fees, room and it. We may not be able to lower expense year, McNair Hall Room 240 Affairs Dr. Sullivan Welborne for the Marching Band." we are going to have a great 7 p.m. board for undergraduate and costs,but we can figure out how spoke on behalf ofChancellor Over the Honda has performance caliber. They graduate students. to provide better service so that years, will Stanley F. Battle. given $836,000 to marching do great job. Sigma Gamma Rho Throughout the presentation, you are satisfied." a Founder's Day Reception "This is going to promote bands, Webber said. Other "I do want to thank every- students were encouraged to ask Students were also informed Memorial Student Union our University to a new level," that questions ofthe fees to get clar- by Matherson that if they felt universities have received one for there help. It was a vot- Stallings Ballroom Welborne said. money from Honda in the past ing thing this that set the ity on the fees proposed. fees were not fair or were too year 7:22 p.m. Of the almost $1200 pro- Hondarepresentative Derek have been Florida A&M, Texas band into the competition," high, or if there were other the posed increase, the fees would Webber presented Univer- Southern, and even Winston- Ruff said. things the University needed, sity Marching Band with a provide funding for the mainte- they could report to the SGA so Salem State. "Alpha Phi Omega really plaque signifying A&T's par- The other nine universi- helped with stations nance ofthe HEAT shuttles, fire that they could relay the same the voting ticipation in the competition. ties in this Showcase in the Union, the community code specification upgrades, bet- message to the University's stu- years ter quality food in the cafeteria, Ruff, and Dr. Michael Plater, are Virginia State, Fayetteville helped, the students helped, dentrepresentatives in the UNC Dean of the College ofArts & and an increase to the personal Govern- State, Florida A&M, Tuskegee and the University even hung Association ofStudent Sciences joined Welborne in health benefits for students. ments University, Kentucky State, up a banner over the Union, Battle of the Hometowns receiving the plaque. "This was very informative," This would give students Jackson State, Texas Southern, which also helped." Basketball Tournament "Honda is committed to North Carolina Central, and Students are encouraged Moore Gym said freshman student Whitney at A&T a direct line of com- HBCU's," Webber said. $10 7 p.m. Powell. "They were able to an- munication with the Board of Edward Waters College. to attend. Tickets are for "The event is typically a Ruff says he is not worried upper bowl and $12 for lower swer my questions and if they Governors and UNC President Zeta Beta sellout event. Over the years about the bands performance, bowl seats. Phi Sorority weren't sure, they assured that Erskine Bowles, because ASG Program we have sold over 338,000 and expects to see something Z-HOPE they would get it to the cor- works withthe Board and Presi- Carver Hall Room 104 rect people. I found out about dentregularly. 8 p.m. the event through my mother. I Matherson stated that the was curious as to what it was all tuition and fee cost should be about so that's why I came." readily available to students Powell was acceptant of within the next few weeks on A&T takes time to honor students the proposed increases and ex- theA&T website. who Let's Save Darfur served in Armed Forces Memorial Student Union Room 0005 Support Services is a part of Veterans' Memorial. Dr. Bar- 11 a.m. VETS From page 1 Engineering students the Division ofStudent Affairs, nett led efforts to establish the Graduating Seniors Art Show so the event and the holiday in- monument, and laid the wreath Dudley Hall (Multi-Purpose Room) National Anthem volves a particular branch of in memory ofthe fallen Aggie 4 p.m. To end the program, the students." vets. Lt. Co. Jones, a professor win trips to Las Vegas ROTC marched to retrieve the At 3 p.m., there was a ofMilitary Science, gave clos- ACM Movie Night colors. Welborne commented wreath-laying ceremony at the ing remarks. He thanked the Kung-Fu Panda afterwards about the purpose Veterans' Memorial in the Me- audience for attending on be- McNair Hall Room 240 and A&T students were recognized the program the Division morial Student Union quad. It half of all ofthe veterans and 6 p.m. ENGINEERING From page 1 for their participation as men- of Student Affairs' involve- began with the raising of the celebrated their services. tors in the Summer Engineering ment in the program's devel- flag by the ROTC, the play- "Afallen vet'sfathertold his Dancehall Flex engineering major. Experience for Kids (SEEK). opment. ing of the National Anthem, son's partners not grieve over Memorial Student Union to vet- Exhibit Hall "In orderto jointhe step team This camp is designed to help "We did this let the and a prayer and a moment of him. Live your life, and don't erans 7:30 p.m. the students needed to have a students prepare themselves know that we appreciate silence. like waste the freedom that the certain GPAto be eligible," said for careers in science, technol- them and that they are impor- There was areading ofthe soldiers fight to receive. Their to not Basketball Ms. Brown. ogy, engineering, and math. To tant just the country, but names oftheAggies who have dedicationand service is an in- to A&T. There are many vets died in the Korean, Vietnam, spiration, and we will continue vs. USMMA "When we won I remember I recognize there participation the Corbett Sports Center the Aggie family, and we World War and ran to my team and just jumped students were given NSBE cuf- in I U, and Op- the legacy of tradition, honor, 7 p.m. wanted to in the air and hope someone flinks honor them. The Of- eration Iraqi Freedom. The and courage and pass it down Disability caught me...this is my last year "My vision for this chapter fice of Veteran and Class of 1947 dedicated the to our children." stepping and I am so elated to this year centers around aca- end with a 1st place win!" said demic excellence and pride and Jasmine Carter, a sophomore, these accomplishments speak industrial and systems engineer- volumes for the chapter," said the ing major. Tameka Jones, NSBE's A&T Vandalism There were no signs of forced entry. Services were refused.There are Also at this convention six chapter president. Cooper Hall There are no witnesses or suspects no criminal charges at this time. ACM Wii Gamine Tournament at this time. The incident has been referred to McNair Hall 10 a.m. November 11, 2008 Student Affairs. At hours a male Disorderly Conduct 0023 student Fashion Show residence assistant reported Morrison Hall Embezzlement Moore Gym person(s) Obermeyer unknown had vandalized Deck 7 p.m. the fourth floor men's restroom. November 5, 2008 Someone had smeared human 1715 a male 2008 HEY At hours, non-student November 03, and feces on the ceiling.There are no was an Order to leave and At 1519hours a female staff Blue Gold Ball iflfiftMjjl given Memorial Student Union AGGIES! witnesses or suspects. Not Return at Morrison Hall.The member reported that another staff I Stallings suspect originally to show might money. Ballroom Ingredients. refused member have taken 7:22 p.m. r Burglary identification. The investigation is ongoing.There itterPizza. Bluford St are no criminal charges at this time. STUDENT SPECIAI Assault There is suspect information. \RC,H 1-TOPPINC November 7, 2008 Moore Gym $9.99 At 0835 hours a non- university Compiled by Tiffany Adams (336) 954-7575 related male reported that someone November 04, 2008 entered a non-university related At 1445hours a male staff member storage facility and removed several reported being assaulted by a male construction pieces of equipment. student. There were no injuries The estimated loss is $3637.50. reported. Emergency Medical

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I think it shows December 5th is just around before the exam. ft that people have faith that he the corner. We have two more For some, last minute studying understands the issues." Palm- full weeks of classes before does the trick,but it's not always er said that because Obama Thanksgiving break, and then the best option. It's recommend- has family in two continents, one more week until the last day ed that one studies 20-25 min- she believes he has a greater of classes. Believe it or not, that utes at a time to give the brain a understanding and concern for big paper or project that was as- chance to absorb and memorize multicultural affairs. She stat- signed a while ago is due real what has been reviewed. Over- ed that she also believes he has soon. loading often causes forgetful- the same understanding of the A&T isn't a party school as ness because the brain can't U.S. as "a land of opportunity it's often portrayed. Students handle so much information at for everybody." do take the time to get their once. The best way to study is Marjorie Manzanares, ajunior work done. As many students gradually. civil engineering major from are ready for major exams and "I get ready for finals by go- Honduras and thevicepresident assignments to come, there are ing over all my previous test of the Society of Hispanic Pro- those who are still not prepared. and using the study guide that fessional Engineers, was also To avoid being one of those the teachers provide for us," proud to show her own support who aren't ready, take the time said JaLeeza Kent, a junior in- for Obama. "I'm very excited to prepare for the final before it dustrial engineering majorfrom that he won because he shows becomes a last minute task. Chesapeake Bay, VA. "My ad- that he understands where we For one, make sure you know vice is to stay organized and on are coming from, since he was what's expected and how much top of allyour work all semester raised as a minority and we are weight it carries in the class. A so you won't have so much pres- also minorities here, so we can reoccurring mistake is notknow- sure during finals." relate more to him than to any- ing the material thetest will and Get organized. Not just for body else," Manzanares said. as a result studying the wrong finals, but from the beginning. "In his campaign he was say- thing, or not knowing what ex- It's hard to study papers you ing that he was going tochange actly needs to be included in a can't find, right? Keep chapters the way everyone looks at the final paper or project. Continue and previous test seperated into U.S. government and the way to, or begin to, build a strong re- neat sections so that it's easier they are going to govern this lationship with your professors to find exactly what is needed country. On Latin American and take notes anytime they for the final exam. Keep track issues, I think there will be a mention the final or pass out of what is done and what needs better connection because I any information pertaining to it. to be done so that things aren't think he understands where we About nine times out of ten the repeated. are coming from." final is mentioned in the sylla- "Set up a schedule to study," She said that her own fam- bus that was handed out in the suggests sophomore accounting PHOTO BY MUNENEKILONGI •(MCT) ily was watching the election beginning of the semester. major from Durham, Denecia behind Scott. "This way you can allott EVANS JUMA displays a Barack Obama t-shirtoutside a print shop in Nairobi, Kenya, wherehe works. Orders forObamaT-shirts are soaring in Nairobi, from Honduras and the papers Another way to not fall in Honduras indicated that the is to study continuously. Don't the most time for your more dif- MARCUS THOMPSON Black president," said Henok ter this election." majority supported Obama. just study for next week's test ficult classes, and you can study Shiferaw, senior manufactur- Dr. Maria Palmer, the Direc- recalled, from and let the information escape in the order you have to take Register Reporter the Manzanares also ing systems major from Ethio- tor of Multicultural Student watching the news, that with your memory. More often than your finals." pia. Shiferaw stated that even Center, has lived in America Use note cards, On Nov.4 Americans were not Hispanics being the fastest not, the final exam will be cu- online tests, though there may not have been for almost three decades, but tests study groups to only onessitting on the edge growing minority in about 10 mulative. previous or the a big celebration for the newest she spent part of her childhood seats as stared years it is possible for the U.S. If you miss a day of class, get make sure all the information is of their they into the U.S. in growing up in Peru. president-elect of to have a Hispanic president as together with the professor or not justmemorized, but learned. their televisions awaiting the Ethiopia, the there were parents, people Palmer stated that her anything can another studentand get the notes Eating breakfast and getting historical moment—the whole in were well. "You know, still excited for the first Black who still reside Peru, happen," she said. you missed. You never know sufficient sleep prove to be key world was watching. Even president ofAmerica. astonished and surprised about though many people around the Palmer also stated that be- when the test will use exact or to doing well on exams too. "Obama winning the presi- the news of Obama's victory so much has gone world not Ba- cause racial inequity and dis- similar problems from home- Even though may know what dency is not only about the and during the elections they rack Obama some crimination have been major workor notes. Many professors, on throughout the semester, we stands for, even before called her twice to congratulate impressed U.S., because issues for all minorities as well as experts, recommend can't lose focus and remember people are simply the have been She said that an interna- in election people her. in the U.S., race relations would studying 2-3 hours outside of why we came to college. Good by what they see coming into over she believes that calling me from all the tional election greatly improve. With all of class for every hour of class luck! the White House. Obama's world—France, Belgium, Ger- Obama would have won by a and the hype surrounding Obama's plans for social economic many, Africa—to ask me about landslide. well as his worldwide, it shows that a reform, as skin tone, Obama and how am thrilled," said Palmer, win everything is "I Black president will not only have sparked interest in every going," said Komi Messan, ju- recounting Obama's victory. around the grant a giant step for the ad- nation world. nior mathematics major from "People said that Hispanics is most vance ofthe African-American "Obama for people Togo. "After Obama won, you wouldn't vote for an African- Nobody community, but also provide history. would think could go anywhere and see how American and that has been that there would have a new hope for mankind. been people enjoyed themselves af- completely untrue.

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ASHLEY REID "I'll be here working because day, but are sure they will be within the last year. Register Reporter I'm too far from home and I around people they love. "My family always makes need money", said Anderson. Electrical Engineering ma- everyone go around the table Thanksgiving may not be "Plus, Christmas break is way jor Rebecca Squalls does not and say at least one thing they the most popular holiday, but too close to Thanksgiving this know whether she's going to a are grateful for before we eat," when it comes to food and fel- year." friend's house in Greensboro or said Roper. lowship, it is quite possibly the While students like Anderson traveling to Atlanta, Ga for the "It's like a traditional time to Hi 5 most memorable. who cannot afford a trip home holiday. spend with yourfamily to show lit i The holiday, originating with stay in the area, some students "Right now money issues are thanks, and Thanksgiving Day the pilgrims from Europe, rep- enjoy the idea ofkeeping tradi- affecting my decision, and I always kicks off the holiday resents one of the very few tion and being around family know I'm not going home be- season and more charitable breaks students receive in the for the holidays. cause I've done thatfor the past acts begin," said Squalls. fall semester and a great time New Jersey native, Leslee two years", said Squalls. In the end, students allow the for reflecting. Roper plans to go home so that One thing is for sure, all ofthe Thanksgiving holiday to bring Many A&T students are pre- she can continue the family tra- students find it important to be the best out of them. paring to spend the holiday dition of their usual Thanksgiv- around family and friends. It is areminder why it's so im- around the ones the love and ing Day. "I personally only think portant to not only show thanks the food they crave. "I go home every year and Thanksgiving is important be- but to give also. Some students will not be every Thanksgiving morning, cause I like to eat, but itis great The holiday may not be one WGuneSudy traveling for the holiday and I go to the Lighthouse Shelter to be around people you care of the most popular but it's a plan to make a home-felt feel- and fold clothes and deliver hot about for the holidays," said greatreminder for all to cherish ing right in their apartments or plates," said Roper. Anderson. their lives. on campus "Then I go with my family for Students even take it further "I like Thanksgiving just so Junior Amanda Anderson the rest of the day." than just being around their you can spend time around oth- plans to spend the holiday right Then of course, you have stu- families for the holidays, they ers and have someone to cel- www.ncatregister.com here in Greensboro ather apart- dents who are still unsure of find it as a good time to medi- ebrate and share joy with", said ment, where they will spend the holi- tate on all the good occurrences Squalls.

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J0HNP0RRETT0 5 percent, or $3.25, to $59.16 worst recession in decades are getting weaker. Warrants Australia in Sydney. while oil prices below $70 a to Associated Press a barrel on the New York Mer- Industry analysts had expect- Toll Brothers said fourth- "It wouldn't surprise me if oil barrel may seem like a gift cantile Exchange. In earlier ed China and India would con- quarter revenue fell 41 percent edged down toward $50." consumers, it could triggerprice when HOUSTON (AP) Retail gaso- electronic trading, crude fell to tinue buying crude if the U.S. from the year-ago period, while U.S. car sales fell to a 25- spikes in the near future line prices dipped— for a 17th $58.32, it's lowest point since and other western nations went Starbucks reported lower sales year low in October while the demand picks up. week since July 4, falling below March 2007. into recession, but the booming across the coffee chain, leading unemployment rate shot to a But for now it is waning energy not $2 a gallon in anumber ofstates Oilprices fell two days ahead economies ofAsia have begun to profits that fell below ana- 14-yearhigh of 6.5 percent last demand, the sup- controlled by that is and as low as $1.77 in Des ofa report from the Internation- to show signs offatigue. lysts' expectations. month. ply OPEC, Moines, Iowa. al Energy Agency, which some Some forecasts had called Gasoline fell again overnight, Oil prices fell despite signs dominating crude prices. While consumers, worried analysts expect will cut its 2009 for China's gross domestic dipping 2 cents to a national av- that OPEC members are go- Events that earlier this year about a weak job market and oil demand forecast for the third product to grow 10 percent next erage of $2.22 for a gallon of ing ahead with production threatened to cut off supply in slumping investments, are grate- consecutive month. year. More recent forecasts have regular unleaded, according to cuts agreed to at an emergency oil producing nations no lon- ful for the price relief, there are Volatile price swings are oc- it closer to 6 percent, the firm auto club AAA, the Oil Price meeting in Vienna, Austria, last ger appear to have the power to indications they are hanging on curring almost every day on the Cameron Hanover said in a re- Information Service and Wright month send prices surging. to the money that they are not trading floor. port Tuesday. Express. The average price has Many analysts are expecting Militants in Nigeria on putting in the gas tank. While the Nymex contract is A $586 billion stimulous fallen nearly 32 percent in the another cut by the Organization Monday resumed attacks on Oil prices hit a 20-month low now trading near first-half 2007 package in China boosted mar- past month and, according to of Petroleum Exporting Coun- the country's oil installations. Tuesday as Wall Street offered prices, the difference then be- kets globally early Monday, but AAA, could be headed to $2 a tries, which will meet on Dec. The military said it killed eight a facil- yet more evidence that consum- tween daily highs and lows was those gains fizzled quickly and a gallon nationally by year's end. 17in Oran, Algeria. people while guarding ity in the ers have gone into hiding. around $1.50 a barrel, while sell-offthat began by midday in Crude demandfrom the U.S., The prime minister of Qa- oil-rich south of the Retail gasoline prices fell to a now the average daily range is the U.S. continued in Asia and the world's largest consumer of tar said Tuesday that "fair" oil country. national average of$2.22 a gal- around $5.50 a barrel with re- Europe Tuesday. energy, is a key driver of oil prices of between $70 to $90 Militants frequently attack lon, dragged down by the fall- cent daily peaks at $9.50, said On Tuesday, the Dow sank prices per barrel would ensure that oil facilities, seeking to hobble in- ing price of crude, which now analyst Olivier Jakob of Petro- more than 200 points after "We saw extremely poor car expensive oil exploration could Africa's biggest petroleum fed- costs 60 percent less per barrel matrix in Switzerland. Homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc. sales and pretty shocking un- continue, avoiding price spikes dustry and force Nigeria's than it did in mid-July. Investors have grownincreas- and Starbucks Corp. gave inves- employment numbers from the in thefuture. eral government to send more Jassim states Light, sweet crude for De- ingly leery about the swooning tors more evidence the housing U.S. last week," said Toby Has- Sheikh Hamad Bin oil funds to the southern cember delivery fell more than U.S. economy, which faces its market and consumer spending sall, an analyst with Commodity Bin Jabr Al-Thani said that where the crude is pumped.

Ten hostages were freed from a Egypt's Chief archaeologist President Bush salutes our tugboat off the coast of Cameroon discovers 4,300-year-old pyramid soldiers, past and present PARIS (AP) —France's govern- from the Nigerian govern- SAQQARA, Egypt(AP) — Egypt's in Saqqara, about 12 miles ment says seven French citizens ment chief archaeologist has an- south ofCairo. Day ceremony and three Africans who were The 10 hostages included nounced the discovery of a Hawass' team has been for Veteran's taken hostage from a tugboat off two Cameroon citizens and 4,300-year-old pyramid in excavating the site for two (AP) President $120 million the coast of Cameroon late last one Tunisian Saqqara, the sprawling necropo- years NEW YORK — at Launched in 1943 as one month have been freed. A Cameroon militia group lis and burial site ofthe rulers of He says the discoverywas Bush, marking Veterans Day took the oil workers hostage ancient Memphis. only made two months ago aManhattan pier that is home to of the Navy's then-new Essex- President Nicolas Sarkozy's class attack carriers, the USS on Oct. 31 off the West Af- The pyramid is said to be- when it became clear that the World War II aircraft carrier office says that he has expressed Intrepid figured sixmajor Pa- rican nation's coast, and long to Sesheshet, the the 16-foot-tall structure un- Intrepid, praised veterans past in his "relief at the release ofthe Queen theater campaigns includ- threatened to kill the captives mother of King Teti who was covered from the sand was a and present who have defended cific oil workers and credited help Gulf, war's great- if demands for autonomy the founder of the 6th Dynasty pyramid U.S. liberty. ing Leyte the from Cameroon's president, est naval battle. It survived five Biya. talks with the government ofEgypt's Old Kingdom. Hawass says the new pyr- "Veterans have inspired me," Paul a werenot met. Egypt s antiquities chief amid is the 118th discovered Bush said in a speech Tuesday Japanesekamikaze planes and Foreign Minister Bernard torpedo but lost 270 crew mem- Kouchner's office says that the Zahi Hawass made the an- so far in Egypt. before attending rededication bers in combat. "happy ending" involved help -A.P. nouncement Tuesday at the site -A.P. ceremony of the Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum. "I was After World War II, the In- raised by a veteran. I appreciate trepid saw service in the Ko- the commitment to our country rean and Vietnam wars and was that the veterans have made." twice a recovery ship for NASA "Our nation is blessed be- astronauts before it was decom- Haiti school collapses killing at least 94 people cause our liberties have been missioned and mothballed in a defended by brave men and Philadelphia shipyard — slated women in the past and we are for demolition until rescued blessed to have brave men and by New York real estate devel- KATZ survivors, without success built along a ravine in a slum and riot shields JONATHAN M. women defend our liberties to- oper and philanthropist Zachary AssociatedPress Before dawn Monday, the below a relatively wealthy en- The school's owner and Americans and French firefight- clave near Port-au-Prince — builder, Protestant preacher day." Fisher. last Va., ers from Martinique opened up has brought more attention to Fortin Augustin, appeared The Intrepid returned In Arlington, meanwhile PETIONVILLE, Haiti(AP) — U.S., Vice President Dick Cheney new areas to search by cutting chronic poverty in Haiti, where before a judge Monday as month to the pier where it has French and Haitian firefight- placed a wreath at the Tomb of apart a two-story high concrete neighborhoods rise up in cha- authorities investigated him served for 24 years as a military ers used sonar, cameras and and space museum. the Unknowns at Arlington Na- in the search for slab that had been hanging pre- otic jigsaws and building codes on suspicion of involuntary dogs Monday manslaughter, police spokes- In late 2006, the carrier was tional Cemetery inthe tradition- victims at a collapsed Haitian cariously since the school tum- are widely ignored. has Garry Desrosier said. moved for extensive repairs and al Veterans Day ceremony. school, but as the stench of bled down. President Rene Preval man to Minister of Justice and improvements costing nearly -A.P. death rose from the wreckage Istvan's firefighters were made several visits the disas- on Jean Joseph they no longer expected to find flown in by the U.S. Agency for ter site, blaming the collapse Public Security Exume the case was still anyone else alive. International Development, and constant government turnover said Three days after the concrete an eight-person military team and a general disrespect for the being investigated but the owner could face up to life building suddenly collapsed from the U.S. Southern Com- law. children's party, killing mand also helped. "There is a code already, but in prison during a have students and adults It was unclear how many they don't follow it. What we Neighbors said they at least 94 the severely injuring 150 more, people were in the building need is political stability," Pre- long complained that and school concrete Capt. Michael Istvan ofFairfax when it fell, though the school val told AP. three-story million building was unsafe, County, Va., said the chance of is believed to have had about Some 2 of Haiti's 9 block live living nearby finding more survivors was re- 500 students. million people in ramshack- and people that moun- to sell their He also said the death toll Haitian officials said some le slums blanket have been trying mote. part of it col- won't likely go much higher. had time to escape when it be- tainsides with squalid homes, homes since Several bodies were pulled gan to fall, and itwas not known shabby churches and poorly lapsed eight years ago. one see that some out Monday, caked in concrete how many were pulled out un- constructed schools like the "You can down ac- sections just have one iron dust, and radar and cameras lo- harmed on Friday. that tumbled Friday, several Some students weren't at cording to one lawmaker's es- (reinforcing) bar. That's cated more. enough to hold it," said But there have been no in- the school during the collapse timate. not Pierre- of survivors since the because La Promesse was hold- Anger and frustration over 5 5-year-old Notez dications who pulled her chil- last children were pulled from ing a party requiring a donation the painstakingly slow pace of Louis, has over. out and sent them to a the wreckage Saturday morn- of up to 25 gourdes (63 cents) the rescue effort boiled dren about 100 school. "I said ing, said Daniel Vigee, head of that poorer families could not On Sunday, people less expensive and one day this is a Martinique-based French res- afford, said Steven Benoit, who rushed the wreckage began all the time, area Hai- trying to pull down the massive going to fall on my house." cue team. represents the in the concrete slab. immediately were probing spots tian Parliament's lower house. Houses Rescuers were claimed to "A lot of students had Thousands of onlookers below the school de- where neighbors in the collapse. have heard voices or received their lives saved because they cheered them before Haitian stroyed U.N. Pierre-Louis' home, farther cell phone calls from trapped couldn't get in," Benoit said. police and peacekeepers The tragedy at the school drove them back with batons down the hill, was spared The A&T Register I ncatregister.com I Wednesday, November 12,2008 U.S. unveils plan to help troubled homeowners

ALAN ZIBEL nie Mae and Freddie Mac own housing expenses. Another op- More than 4 million American mad at the whole system." Citigroup announced late AP Real Estate Writer or guarantee nearly 31 million tion is for loans to be extended homeowners, or 9 percent of One reason the problem has Monday it is halting foreclo- U.S. mortgages, or nearly six of from 30 years to 40 years, and borrowers witha mortgage were been so tough to solve for bor- sures for borrowers who live in WASHINGTON (AP) — The gov- every 10outstanding. Still, gov- for some ofthe principal amount either behind on their payments rowers like Courtney is that the theirown homes, havedecent in- ernment and the mortgage in- ernment officials did not have to be deferred interest-free. or in foreclosure at the end of vast majority of troubled loans comes and stand a good chance dustry are launching the most an estimate ofhow many people While lenders have beefed up June, according to the most re- were packaged into complicated of making lowered mortgage sweeping effort yet to help trou- would qualify for the new pro- their efforts to aid borrowers cent data from the Mortgage investments that have proven payments. The New York-based bled homeowners by speeding gram over the past year, their earlier Bankers Association. extremely difficultto unwind. banking giant also said it is also up the process for renegotiating Officials hope the new ap- efforts have not kept up with Indeed, Tuesday's announce- Deutsche Bank estimates more working to expand the program hundreds of thousands of delin- proach, which goes into effect the worst housing recession in ment comes too late for Troy than 80 percent of the $1.8 tril- to include mortgages for which quent loans held by Fannie Mae Dec. 15., will become a model decades Courtney, a 44-year-old San lion in outstanding troubled the bank collects payments but and Freddie Mac. for loan servicing companies, And critics were quick to pour Francisco police officer. loans have been packaged and does not own. The Federal Housing Finance which collect mortgage compa- water on the latest plan. He moved out of his home in soldin slices to investors around Additionally, over the next six Agency, which seized control of nies and distribute them to in- "Instead of a massive foreclo- Mill Valley, Calif, at the start the world. And it appears the months, Citi plans to reach out the two mortgage finance com- vestors. These companies have sure prevention program, we of this month — taking his chil- majority of those loans will not to 500,000 homeowners who panies in September, announced been roundly criticized for be- wait for a homeowner to be in dren, three dogs and one cat with be helped by the new plan. are not currently behind on their the plan Tuesday along with ing slow to respond to a surge a failing position before doing him — afterfailing at several to The remaining 20 percent are mortgage payments, but who are other government and industry in defaults. anything, which often is too attempts to get a loan modifi- "whole loans," which are easier on the verge of falling behind. officials, including Hope Now, To qualify, borrowers would late," said John Taylor, president cation or a short sale — where to modify because they have This represents about one-third an alliance of mortgage compa- have to be at least three months and CEO of the National Com- the lender agrees to receive less only one owner. of all the mortgages that Citi- nies organized by the Bush ad- behind on their home loans, and munity Reinvestment Coalition. than the loan is worth. Nevertheless, Tuesday's an- group owns, the bank said. ministration last year. would need to owe 90 percent or "It's been the foreclosures that Courtney worked overtime nouncement coupled with re- Citi plans to devote a team "Foreclosures hurt families, more than the home is currently have been driving the economic and tapped into his retirement cent and more aggressive strate- of 600 salespeople to assist the their neighbors, whole commu- worth. Investors who do not downturn and we've been say- account to try to catch up with gies from the major retail banks targeted borrowers by adjusting nities and the overall housing occupy their homes would be ing that for 13 months now. To two loans on his home. But in are important steps to fix the their rates, reducing principal or market," said James Lockhart, excluded, as would borrowers stop the bleeding is to end fore- the end he couldn't convince housing crisis. After more than increasing the term of the loan. the housing finance agency's who have filed for bankruptcy. closures," he continued. "But Countrywide Financial, which a year of slow and weak initia- Late last month, JPMorgan director. "We need to stop this Borrowers would get help in now that so many other sectors managed the loan for Wells Far- tives, there appears to be a se- Chase & Co expanded its mort- downward spiral." several ways: The interest rate in the economy have fallen, I'm go, to modify the loan. rious effort to get at the heart gage modification program The plan could have tremen- would be reduced so that bor- not sure if we're past the point of "I feel like I missed the boat," of the credit crisis: falling U.S. to an estimated $70 billion in dous importance because Fan- rowers would not pay more than no return. It's appalling that they he said ofthe new efforts to help home prices and record foreclo- loans, which could aid as many 38 percent of their income on don't get." more homeowners. "I'm just sures as 400,000 customers. A&TRegiste hitc newsstands

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www.ncatregister.com H] The A&T Register | ncatregister.com | Wednesday, November 12,2008 Why the world still needs HBCUs

So herewe are, in 2008. The Why not when people still all day, all week, all We have become nurture and breed a better class I'll tell you what, when President-Elect: Black. The stereotype us to eating chicken, year, and still I would too accepting of the ofBlack Americans. you can actually answer every current Secretary ofState: Black. watermelon, and drinkingKool- have more things to foolishness of Black It's good that Black people question I have posed, when Media executives: Black. Aid? ask. America. go to the big white schools, you can tell me that there will So it seems like Black people Why not, when one the If people think that There was a time because we fought hard for the not be a lower class citizen in are on the come up greatest civil rights leaders in the world is just, that when Black people right to go there. America where the minorities So the question becomes why the world STILL does not have racism is dead, that we actually carried weight But some of us have turned are the majority ofpoor, thenwe does the worldneed HBCUs. a monument dedicated to him? are actually "equal," in the community, and our nose up to the Black can talk about the state ofwhat Why? My question to you (If you hadn't noticed, the then they have clearly DEXTER were respected institutions as if they were to do with HBCUs. would be why not? MLK monument in D.C. is still been living in the realm MULLINS Our institutions substandard. When you can prove to me Why not, when we live in a not fully funded). offantasy. were, and still are, We forget that the HBCUs that racism truly is dead, then world where people still wear Why not when right here in HBCUs are not just a beacon of hope in the are the places that gave us the we can talk about it. sheets over their heads in the Greensboro, the local people institutions for black people, but community. knowledge as to how to get into When you bring home a black ofthe night? would rather throw the Black you know that already (see part Look at the leaders they have those institutions. partner of a different race, and Why not, when there is still a schools names in the mud and 1: the new kids on the block). produced, and tell me where we We forget that HBCUs serve nothing crazy happens, then great American city demolished make us doubt the quality of HBCUs are infected would be without them. as the base of many people's maybe, just maybe I'll entertain by a hurricane, and the our institution, even when we internally, but they are getting I would name them for you, academic careers yourfoolish notion thatwe don't government has done nothing know we go to some ofthe best better (see part 2: stop hitting but you wouldn't be respecting We have forgotten that need HBCUs. to fix it? schools in the country? yourself). your roots (part 3, ifyou missed HBCUs are probably some of As for me and mines, I love Why not when the world still What do you mean why? HBCUs have turned outsome that). the best places to goto learn just my HBCU. I will stand behind thinks it's ok that there are more In a world ofso many issues of the most amazing stories in HBCUs offer people a about anything in the world. it in the face ofevery challenge black men in jail then there are that plague Black America, it is history, we've just forgotten it culturally diverse experience, So how dare you ask why that comes before it. in college? unbelievable to me that people (see part 3: please respect your an affordable world-class HBCUs are still needed? How I have faith inNorth Carolina Why not when there are six think HBCUs' time has come roots). education, and a unique chance dare you decide to disrespectthe A&T, and I have faith in the black boys inarural citythat are and gone And now, the very existence to learn heritage of every black person value ofHBCUs. blatantly discriminated against? I could keep asking questions ofHBCUs is in danger. They are also a greatplace to who came before you? And you should too

How do I'act'or'sound'black? The semester is going by too fast How can someone act engineering an or does African- American, "Back inthe day whenI was luring •ggie to open up. Kind ofcool how all sound black? has Is that not the major, Caucasian, Native American, young, I'm not a kid anymore, Welcome you have to do is put in your ID most confusing thing ever? had someone Mexican, Chinese, whomever, but some days I sit and wish I Week and and handprint. Many people have told me on more than actually act? was a kid again." we all vowed Finally, something that that over the phone I do not one account I seriously doubt it if All the hip-hop lovers to vote in doesn't require an Aggie sound black. say that he anyone actually know how a can appreciate the lyrics this year's OneCard to access. Even worse, when I come does not act or certain "color" is supposed to and anyone who remembers election Who else was on campus to face face with a friend or soundblack. act. moving onto campus the The first when the power went out on the associate CHRISTIN the phrase "You don't Streater Ifyou think about it a color weekend of August 16th can STACIE gym jam, South end ofcampus? to out HOPE act black" seem come of said, 'There or race can not be an action or too My how the days have BAILEY yeah, that was That was something else once theirmouth accompanied with a is a such thing sound, so it should not be a gone by. something to the sun went down. Somewhere little laugh. as acting ignorant but not just problem. I remember moving back remember. between homecoming week and That led me to wonder: Is acting black." To me, determining how a on campus, it was quiet then. Tell me why students from elections, things gotreal blurry. their actually a possible way for He has asked those in the person mayact or sound based I remember walking around other schools got most of our I recall a whole bunch of someone soundblack? to act or past that made comments on the on his or her color can bring looking for people only to find tickets celebrities being on campus for To my understanding, when way that he acted. about a racial separation. that so many of my friends Does anybody else the Obama campaign as well as used in this context, black is not "What does white sound The separation is brought had not come back and I was remember standing in line to get for homecoming. an act or how someone's voice like?" The answer tohis question forth through the pre- mind set disappointed to find that many a refund check...on time or the And then the night that sound, may would be "Like you." ofhow someone should act or had transferred. excitement when we won the Obama won the presidential Black is a person that is Streater added to the sound based on stereotypes. The warm nights on the Battle of 1-40 against Winston- election...wow. African- American or of the topic "Most people that say A certain stereotype should "strip" watching the flashy Salem State as our second win? Maybe I'm just a busy African decent, meaning that that usually act ignorant or not play a part in how another cars with their loud bass and How about the real brawl on person and I spend more time is "black" arace. uneducated. That is a view of perceives someone else. bright head lights pass by the the track—you know, the one writing about the happenings on Just because a person that their ignorance Everyone should basically just same spot like three times. between State's cheerleaders campus than enjoying them, but is African- American may talk Ignorance is to not be cool down on how someone It seems like just yesterday and ours? to me,this semester has gone by with more pronunciation than knowledgeable, people that have acts or sounds based on their when our football team broke I felt like we had the drive very quickly. the African-American next to pride intheir own ignorance and color. the losing streak and we beat to beat Norfolk State too...oh With only a month or so left, him or her does not mean that lift up their own ignorance, it is How someone acts or Johnson C. Smith 44-12 or well. The new fitness center is it really puts into perspective he is any less "black". horrible." sounds based on their color when we all sat outside in the real nice, huh? what students who have The people from my past that Why should it matter shouldnot be that important to Holland Bowl to eat as we Yea, I remember waiting... graduated always say, "Enjoy it has said that I do not sound or how someone act or sound someone to even mention watched Terrence J on stage and waiting.. .and waiting for it while it lasts." act black did not know how to based on their color or ethnic It is someone's personal answer the question when background? character and voice if it I asked, "Well, how should For some reason people sounds different than how it Got something to say? Don't like what you see in a black person act or sound?" continue to see it as aproblem if is normally seen throughout Most of the time their answer you do not act or sound like the stereotypes the paper? Want to be heard? your would be, "Well? Certainly not coloryou are Basically, just be cool if Send editorials you." Even though it is a problem someone is acting or sounding Corey Streater, a mechanical to thatparticular personbut how like themselves. or letters to the editor to The A&T Register | ncatregister.com I Wednesday, November 12,2008 AGGIES RUNDOWN A&T bitten by Rattlers VOLLEYBALL NORTHERN DIVISION Rattlers bite Aggies 45-7 in display of prowess TEAM MEAC OVR. defensive UMES 10-0 23-8 Deleware State 7-3 15-10 DANIEL HENDERSON Howard 7-3 14-19 Sports Editor Hampton 4-6 6-27 Morgan State 2-8 3-25 Coppin State 0-10 0-24 The Aggie football team had not beaten a Joe Tay- SOUTHERN DIVISION lor team since 2003 and the TEAM MEAC OVR. streak continued last Florida A&M 7-1 11-11 Satur- South Carolina State 5-3 13-21 day afternoon. Bethune-Cookman 3-5 9-16 The first year Florida Norfolk State 3-5 10-22 A&M coach is now 9-4 all- North Carolina A&T 2-6 6-22 time against the Aggies after THIS WEEK'S GAME a dominating 45-7 victory in Nov. 14-16 Aggie Stadium. suf- M EAC Tournament A&T Hampton,Va. fered its second consecutive loss after the Rattlers com- pleted the Florida sweep. Si The Aggies fell short to FOOTBALL Bethune-Cookman the pre- vious week marking interim ' TEAM MEAC OVR. head coach George Rags- South Carolina State dale's first loss. In a familiar Bethune-Cookman performance for fans, A&T Morgan State offense struggled moving Hampton the Florida A&M ball throughout the game. Delaware State After opening the first Norfolk State quarter with a Carlton Fears North Carolina A&T Howard touchdown on a 7-play, 48- yard drive, the Aggies never UPCOMING GAME: could regain life. Saturday, Nov. 21 vs. South Carolina State Florida A&M answered Aggie Stadium immediately after the score 1:30 p.m. with a 17-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Curtis Pulley to wide receiver Kev- NEWS & NOTES in Elliot. Following another 3-and-out, Pulley threw an- other touchdown pass for 30 VOLLEYBALL The Lady Aggieswere yards to send the score 14-7 eliminated from tournan.ent play after heading into the second finishing last in the southern division of the quar- MEAC. ter. But the Rattlers were not finished pouring it on A&T, after forcing another punt PHOTO BY UROY MIKELL• THE A&T REGISTER that led into a 61-yard touch- RUNNING BACK MichaelFerguson is tackled for a loss by a Florida A&M defender. Ferguson finished with a total of26 rushing yards afterSaturday's game. Thiswas theAggies second straightloss in the MEAC downreturn. AROUND chains moving and keep our 35-7 A&T's two biggest offen- came time for us to punt, he At the end of the first defense off the field. Who TheAggies defenseforced sive plays came on special called a few good fakes. As a half, the Rattlers had 158 SPORTS knows what happens if we five punts and two turnovers teams from senior and junior matter of fact it might have total yards to the Aggies 28. catch some of those passes giving the offense COLLEGE BASKETBALL ample op- defensive players Brandon been our best offense today." "We've been having trouble and keep our momentum go- portunities that they could Long and Nick Clement. Long led Aggie defensive football," moving the said ing." not take advantage of on the Clement tooka directsnap players with 12.5 tackles and CONNETICUT (AP) Bob Knight a — Ragsdale in post game The second halfwasmuch scoreboard. for a 37-yard run on 4th- junior defensive end Jarrell will be putting a full-court press conference. "Today, press on college basketball of the same story. Leading A&T compiled for only and-5, while Long caught Herring finished with two we weren't as efficient in 28-7 at the start of the third 102 total offensive yards in a 21-yard pass from senior sacks. fans this season, thanks to an passing the ball as we would expanded quarter, Florida A&M did the game."They play with punter Lee Woodson in the The blue and gold have a role as an ESPN like to be. We analyst. Knight's first ESPN had some not hesitate plowing it on a lot of energy on defense," fourth quarter. "(Defensive bye this week, and host I will appearances will be on Col- passes today that know A&T with another 37-yard said Taylor."But with the of- coordinator Tayrone Odums) their final game ofthe season lege GameDay from Chapel should have been caught that touchdown pass from Pul- fense's situation, it's tough is in charge ofthe punt team, against South Carolina State Hill, N.C, on Nov. 18 when could've been turned into ley to wide receiver Javares to execute when injury is a " said Ragsdale. "We got on November 22. Gametime first Kentucky visits No. 1 North downs to keep those Knight increasing the score problem." a few injuries, so when it is at 1:30 p.m. Carolina. He will work with Brent Musburger on Thursday nights, beginning Jan. 15, and on other nights with Dan Shul- man. Lady Aggies end volleyball season with victory Jury orders NFL

MLB BASEBALL LAPORSHA LOWRY union to pay retirees Register Reporter NEW YORK(AP) — Baseball great Mike Piazza, a home run slug- PAUL ELIAS out the verdict. If that fails, it ger and 12-timeAll Star wide- Associated Press intends to appeal. ly regarded as the The Aggies sent off se- best hitting niors Aundia Gray and Avi- "It's an unjust verdict and catcher in history, is working A federal jury on Monday we are confident it will be on a memoir. "I look forward gnon Williams in style with to having a 3-0 win (25-18, 22, 27-25) ordered the NFL Players As- overturned," union lawyer the chance to take $28.1 people behind the scenes against Garner-Webb on sociation to pay mil- JeffreyKessler said. and Tuesday. to talk about the many great lion to retired players after EA's Madden game con- people and characters I've The last game ofthe sea- finding the union failed to tains 143 "vintage" teams played with and for over the son was also the last game properly market their im- populated with no-name course of my career," Piazza of the four-year careers of ages. players that closely resemble said in a statement issued Williams, who became the The jury said the union Adderley and otherretirees. Tuesday by Simon & Schus- Aggies' all-time leader in owedthe retirees $7.1 million Yet only active players re- ter, which plans to release the blocks, and Gray, who ended in actual damages for failing ceived a cut ofthe EA deal, book in 2010. Piazza, hers with a monstrous block. to include them in lucrative the union's largest, which who On top of breaking retired earlier this year after the marketing deals with Elec- surpassed $35 million for a career spent mostly with all-time record for blocks, tronic Arts Inc., the maker of 2008. Williams added kills on the New York Mets and Los 7 the popular "Madden NFL" Ronald Katz, a the night. Gray added 6 kills, lawyer Angeles Dodgers, had a .308 video games, sporting card representing the retirees, told lifetime batting average, 427 Tiffany Mellette contributed 12kills, 4 service aces, and 7 companies and other spon- jurors that longtime union home runs and 1,335 RBIs. sorship agreements. digs, and Janae Mitchell pro- chief Gene Upshaw and oth- Hall of Fame comerback er union leaders "betrayed TENNIS duced 9kills and 7 digs. CoachLyndsay Schmeidel Herb Adderley filed the law- the trust of their members" suit last year on behalf of by neglecting the retired BARCELONA, SPAIN (AP)— Marcel said that she would like to see the Aggies take the momen- 2,056 retired players who players, who pay $50 a year Granollers will replace the contend the union failed to to keep their injured tum that began to pick up at union member- Rafael Nadal when pursue Spain plays Argentina the the end of this season at the actively marketing ship. Upshaw died ofcancer in on August. Davis Cup final. Spain captain beginning ofnext season. deals their behalf with in "We played well at the video games, trading cards Kessler unsuccessfully Emilio Sanchez Vicario called PHOTO BYKENNETH HAWKINS-THE A&TREGISTER on the Granollers end, and that is the biggest and others sports products. urged the jury to award far 56th-ranked NO KILL ZONE Janae Mitchell the ballas on Tuesday to fill in for the top- thing that I want the team to spikes the Aggies defeated Garner-Webb onTuesdaynight. "I won three Super Bowls less, arguing the union could ranked who is out of take from this season to the can never succeedwith a bad rough for the Aggies, who and this feels better than all suffer economic harm if it Nadal, We the Nov. 21-23 final because next. can't wait until the attitude." ended 7-22 overall and 2-6 of them combined," Adder- had to pay a large amount. of a knee injury. end' we have to play like this Avignon Williams re- in the MEAC. They have ley said immediately after "It was the only sports from day one." called the MEAC champion- been in may close matches, the verdict was announced. union that tried to do retired NFL SIGNINGS Aundia Gray reflected on ship game her freshman year but have consistently had "I always felt I had one big players' licensing deals," her career at A&T, saying as her best moment. trouble finishing in crunch play left." Kessler said. NEW JERSEY (AP) Ty Law, the that the first game ofher ca- "That was a great experi- time. They finally got their Several retired players The union's reer was the best part of it. primary de- five-time Pro Bowl— cornerback ence, especially in my fresh- first win of the season in either testified during the fense during trial was "It was that passed his physical and prac- more exciting to man year, because it made the Alabama State Volley- trial or appeared court me any in the EA, trading card companies ticed with the New York Jets than other game. I us see what it takes to get ball Tournament when they lend was a freshman starter and to support, including such as Topps and Upper on Tuesday after signining a there." defeated Mississippi Valley retired Green Bay Packers Deck and other my adrenaline was pumping She offered some companies 1-year deal to rejoin the team advice State on September 13th. quarterback Bart Starr, who paid licensing fees that day. I was just ready to to future Aggie teams, per- After tough exclu- he played for three seasons a non-confer- attended the last day oftesti- sively for active play. taining to off-court team ence schedule, the Aggies players. ago. The Washington Redskins mony on She also gave her advice chemistry. entered the conference Friday. But the retirees represent- signed cornerback DeAngelo Richard Berthelsen, the ed at trial all Hall Saturday a to Aggie teams in the future, "I would advise them to searching for confidence, signed "group to 1-year deal emphasizing union's acting executive di- licensing agreements" that two days after Oakland re- the importance get along and stay close off They defeated Winston-Sa- leased him. ofteam bonding. the court, because it has a di- lem State in their first home rector, said outside court that promised the union would "That is the most impor- rect impact on what happens game ofthe season and beat theNFLPA would ask the tri- do its best to market their tant U.S. thing when it comes to on the court." Bethune-Cookman to get al judge, District Court images. The jury found oth- chemistry. you THE ASSOCIATED PRESS team Also, This season has been theirfirst conference win. Judge William Alsup, to toss erwise. I The A&T Register | ncatregister.com I Wednesday, November 12,2008

ALBUM REVIEW T-Pain releases new album 'Thr33 Ringz' Selfproclaimed 'ringleader'ofthe musicindustry drops 3rdalbum

MARCUSTHOMPSON Register Reporter The A&T Register's The Grammy award-winning, 23-year- guide to what's going old "Nappy Boy" of R&B and hip-hop, on this week in arts T-Pain, releases his third album, "Thr33 Ringz," onNovember 11th to proclaim that and entertainment. he is the ringleader ofthe music industry. Since he made his debut in 2005 with Circuit City his first album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, a Tal- lahassee, Fla. Native, has attained new files for heights with his own #1 singles and col- laborations with top artists from Rick Ross Bankruptcy to Ciara. His single "Buy UA Drank" fea- This leading retailer in turing Yung Joe maintained the title for #1 consumer electronics has airplay record ofthe year in 2007 while the decided to call it quits. On memorable Monday chapter eleven "I'm In Luv (Wit a Stripper)" still re- bankruptcy was filed. The tains the title for the highest selling ring- and mixed company cites the econom- tone. T-pain has made hooks beats for some ofthe biggest artists in the reasoning. ic crisis as the music business in the past while also writ- JAMES BOND "Quantum -A.H. ing, rapping, singing, and producing for his of Solace" hits theaters this own albums. As a preview for the upcom- Friday. This time Bond gets ing album, he even released a mixtape in personal, making his mission a late October titled "Pr33 Ringz," allowing direct hit for the death Vesper fans a chance to hear 21 original tracks Lynd. He tries to avenge his from "Teddy Penderazdoun" himself as he lover's death by coming into shows offhis rapping skills. with the same person to tal- contact T-Pain hopes showcase all ofhis who is trying to take control ents. The album will feature the hit single- turned-club-banger "Can't Believe It" fea- of a vital natural resource. turing Lil Wayne, where T-pain raps about This movie has a runtime of what he can do for his lady. It will also lhr and 46 min. host one ofhis latest #1 singles, "Chopped -S.J and Screwed" featuring Ludacris, a song that any guy who has ever been played or T-PAIN dropped a highly anticipated album November 11th2008. He wasa big ofA&T's homecoming festivities in October. Madagascar 2 rejected can relate to. The third album also part features cameos from artists such as T.I., and soothing piece, withT-Pain onthe single "GoodLife." West hits theaters! Chris Brown, Ciara, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross The track "Silver and Gold" is remi- really lends some edge to the track with his and Tay Dizm. niscent ofprevious tracks for the club like vocals as he raps "Remember those nights The highly anticipated On the track "Change" featuring Did- "Buy UA Drank" as T-Pain describes how on the kitchen sink? I was choking you in a sequel finally hits theaters, dy, Mary J. Blige, and Akon, T-pain sings he mixes differenttypes ofalcoholic drinks good way, good way. Now wein the streets and makes it to number about how he would better the world by before he goes out to the club. In the lyrics and I'm choking you in a hood way." he states that even though he knows drink- The othertracks on thealbum are mainly one on the charts! The eliminating war, poverty, and pain. T-Pain and Akon's previous successes in their col- ing is bad for his body, every time he takes a mixture ofclub bangers and "Hard family-fun film has all the a shot he's "the life ofthe party." &B" love songs similar to T-pain's pre- returning cast members, laborations on singles such as "Bartender" doesn't end with this track theirrapping/ "Therapy" is an upbeat track where T- vious work. Anyone who likes T-pain's garnering as past with Ben Stiller singing style coupled with the beautiful Pain speaks to his girl about how stressful work in the is sure to enjoy what he praise for his role. his relationship with her has become. The brings to the table with Thr33 Ringz. The KATT WILLIAMS'"It's melodies of Mary J. Blige make this track track features Kanye West, who also won album is definitely worth a purchase or Pimpin, Pimpin," is available -A.T. listen, a not justa good but also meaningful the Grammy award for his collaboration downloads. on DVD. This comedy features Katt Williams doing stand up in Washington, D.C. talking E REVIEW about issues such as Bush, Darfur, drugs, election ads, Hillary Clinton and Barack The Obama. This underground 'Soul Men'takes on a road worst comic is finally showing us that what he says is only what 'Role Model's'on screen America is thinking. adventure full of laughs -S.J trip JARON L.JONES Contributor

CHRISTY LEMIRE wash business, which he's turned over Associated Press to his nephew in favor ofretirement; This laugh out loud comedy deliv- Louis, meanwhile, amassed a criminal ers from beginning to end. The movie The stale buddy road-trip movie record, read tons ofphilosophy during begins with Wheeler (Sean William "Soul Men" willbe remembered main- his time behind bars and now lives in Scott of"American Pie") and Danny ly as the untimely swan song ofBernie squalor. (Paul Rudd of"40 Year OldVirgin") Mac, the comic great who died in Au- With the announcement of Mar- working together selling Minotaur gust at just 50. cus' death, the two must reunite for a energy drinks to teens as part ofa When it's about Mac and Samuel tribute concert at the Apollo Theater drug-free school program L. Jackson, co-starring as former band in Harlem, and the first time they see Wheeler is a happy-go-lucky party mates bickering over decades ofpent- each other again at Louis' Los Angeles animal who loves the easiness ofhis job and Danny is the over analytical up resentments, "Soul Men" has a hovel crackles with witty, verbose an- and unhappy guy who gets so irritated MAXWELL the soulful singer fiercely raunchy, buoyant energy about ger. (It's probably the only great scene with the little things in life like saying it. the movie has to offer.) plans to hit the stage with "venti" instead of"large" at the local cut Trouble is, the movie from direc- Naturally, they must travel across coffee shop. Danny's negativity leads a fresh new hair and all tor Malcolm Lee ("Welcome Home, the country in a bright green, 1971 Ca- to the breakup ofhis relationship with this Friday at the Greensboro Roscoe Jenkins") and screenwriters dillac El Dorado the same kind of successful lawyer Beth. perfectFriday night movie for Coliseum. Show time starts at Robert Ramsey and Matthew Stone car that belonged —to Isaac Hayes, who the college crowd looking for a good 8p.m. Tickets are on sale now After being dumped, Danny ex- laugh. crams in myriad needless subplots — has a cameo as himself and who died plodes and gets himselfand Wheeler in for $69.50 at ticketmaster. ostensibly to provide padding, which the day after Mac — because flying an either/or situation: Either go to jail com. Maxwell will headline up only draws attention to how thin the wouldn't eat enough time. orlog 150 hours ofcommunity service the event and he brings along original story really is. The road trip also allows them to with the SturdyWings program. Jazmine Sullivan maximize dust offtheir act (and their wardrobes) Ofcourse they choose to log 150 to Mac and Jackson, who were long- the time friends off-screen, bounce off at various gigs along the way — Flag- hours ofcommunity servicerather than entertainment. each other with expert timing and staff, Ariz.; Amarillo, Texas and jailtime. -S.J equally matched, wild-eyed volatility, spar some more. — From this point, the laughs keep and when they're on, the movie is on. The duo seem to be having a goofy coming with the introduction of Mac's Floyd Henderson and Jack- good time harmonizing and busting out Wheeler and Danny's mentee's Augie son's Louis Hinds were one-time their old-school dance moves, and the (Christopher Mintz-Plasse of"Super- backup singers to Marcus Hooks (John fact that they can'treally sing all that bad") and Ronnie (Bobbie J. Thomp- son). Between Augie's fascination Legend), and the three were a popular well makes the performances amus- ingly self-effacing. with live actionrole-play (LARP) and Motown-style groupuntil Marcus took Ronnie's dirty the audience is Andyet, justwhen "Soul mouth, offon his own for solo stardom. Men" gen- left with sore abs from laughter. some good will, it undermines Louis and Floyd stuck itout as a duo erates The movie does have its share of through the 1970s until record sales itself with lame, hackneyed old-man curse words so don't let the name fool dropped and they fell in love with the gags involving prostate exams, hip re- you. Role Model proves itselfto be a same woman, which tore them apart. placement surgery and Viagra. Floyd went on to a successful car GRAD SCHOOL PREP WEEK will help those 1. Has T-Pain started a new trend turning 3's into E's? 2. Should Barack Obama pardon O.J.? 3. After all, how do you go to jail interested in going to gradu- for stealing your own stuff? 4, Why is Roy Jones Jr. still boxing? 5. Did you feel bad for him after Joe Calzaghe crushed his face? ate school. There will be a 8. How much redecorating is Michelle Obama going to do in the White House? 7. Did you hear about Barack's plans to install a faculty panel discussion called basketball court? 8. Will Ron Artest be invited over to play? 9. Who is a better crier: Oprah Winfrey or Jessie Jackson? 10. Do you "What's it Really Like?" and manage money like Circuit City, then file for bankruptcy? 11. Did it matter that Palin didn't know Africa was a continent? 12. Did personal experiences along you really believe she cared about Africa? 13. Are you a Republican because you are against abortion? 14. Do you not care that with reflections. Come out you can't put gas in your car, afford to stay in your home or have any disposable income? 15. Do you drink out of the bottle and and support this week to get put it back in the refrigerator? 16. Were you surprised prop 8 didn't pass in Cali?17. Do you have ugly friends just to be the cute essential information that you one? 18. Are you not going to answer the question because you are the cute friend? 19. Why is it 70 degrees on Saturday and need for your future. -S.J then 50 degrees by Sunday? 28. Is the closest you are going to getto Aspen is in T-Pain's video?