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VOLUME 5 REGISTER THE78, NO. Thursday, October 2, 2003 COPYRIGHT © 2003 SGA offers Tools for Success' series By Patrice Withers ness," SGA Students, faculty members and cam- book smart. Register Contributor It will touch the life of President, pus administrators are invited to attend someone and inspire them." The Student Government Association Terrence Jenkins the first series entitled "Tools for The SGA board has in collaboration encouraged with the Office of said. Success." speakers to share valuable lessons, sto- Career Services will present the first "SGA didn't "This is a very important program to ries and experiences that they have annual Aggie Enterprise Series. The first only want to plan have because it is important for students gained during their careers and personal event will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, fun events, but we to have book sense and be able to apply lives. Oct. 9 in the Stallings Ballroom of wanted to be able it to business sense to be well devel- Speakers for the program include Sara Memorial Student Union. to provide a lead- oped," SGA Attorney General Ivy Nettinga, director of film, television "The Series an ership _ , Aggie Enterprise is program Anderson said. and music entertainment at NASCAR, enriched Sarah Nettinga... program that highlights indi- to enrich students "This will provide a good foundation Scott Abdul-Salaam, vice president of viduals from different fields of busi- and prepare them for the workforce." and add valuable resources to being Please see SGA, Page 3 Board 50 Cent headlinesA&T's holds first 2003 Homecoming concert meeting By Patrice Withers Register Contributor By Karina Hardy Rap star 50 Cent will headline N.C. A&T's Hip- News reporter/Online editor Hop Headbanga homecoming concert, at the The Board of Trustees held its first Greensboro Coliseum on Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. meeting Sept. 24 in Dowdy addressing The concert will close out a two-week long various campus projects at N.C. A&T Homecoming celebration full of activities includ- and giving an optimistic view onthe Las ing pre-Homecoming events, a comedy show and Vegas classic. gospel explosion. This semester A&T took in 2,300 new "A&T has really been blessed to get 50 Cent for freshmen bringing the total population a concert. We are the first college or HBCU to get of students attending A&T to 10,044. him to come," said Ty'Juan Turner, vice president More than 40 faculty members were of external affairs for Student Government hired this year to accommodate the Association. "Our board has been working very number of students. hard all summer and it is now time to put our As the number of students continue plans into action." to grow, the campus continues to grow. "This will be the first year that students will be New dorms, classroom buildings, reno- able to purchase packages for homecoming vations and expansions are taking place events. The blue package will include comedy to accommodate the rising number of show, step show and concert tickets for $45. students coming into A&T. Students also have the option of purchasing the Two additional parking lots have been gold package, which includes the gospel show, added on campus to elevate the parking comedy show, fashion show, step show and con- shortage. cert for $55. "The parking lot at the back of Holt This year SGA wanted to bring some events hall has been under construction since back on campus, and also provide more activities last semester. There are 163 spaces for A&T students, Turner said. Photo courtesy of publicist Greg Miller. available for students to park and will Rapper 50 Cent will headline A&T's homecoming be set to open at the end of October," Please see CONCERT, Page 3 concert at the Greensboro Coliseum on Oct. 25. Assistant Chancellor, Andrew Perkins said. Another parking lot is set to open on Benbow Road. "This parking lot will hold 171 spaces A&T logo to be unveiled for students to park," Perkins said. By According to Young A&T will be get- Tornetha Baldwin and we want more," Bennett said ed with the process of meant Register Contributor change ting parking deck and is in the early "After being asked this question I speaking and negotiating with A&T's phases of development. N.C. A&T will soon have a new logo. began to think, "Well I don't see alot of licensing merchandiser and giving sam- A&T is also in the process of devel- A&T's Legal Counsel Trademark students wearing our stuff. I have even ples of what was to come to our schools oping new resident dorm facilities to Director Lesley Renwrick said the uni- asked some students and they said that business manager. alleviate the housing shortage prevalent versity's logo will be getting a new pol- it was unattractive, listening to others "The Collegiate Licensing Company on campus ished look. one of the things that show school was brought to A&T six years ago to Chancellor Renick feels that construc- This discussion began about four pride is wearing our trademark," start the logo licensing program to pro- tion is progressing successfully at A&T. years ago in the board room among top Bennett said tect the university's marks. They came "Andrew Perkins and his team have administration in Dowdy, Bennett said, In hopes of finding a solution she along to help us with our growth been doing an excellent job and are when a question was asked by vendors began talking with administration about process in royalties and gave financial making big changes on campus," Renick who handle the university's merchan- changing the symbols to represent A&T advisement," Bennett said. said. dise. "Why doesn't A&T give us as a university moving forward while "CLC began looking at the bigger pic- options? We have such a limited variety still staying true to what Aggies know Please see Q&A, Page 3 and that's "Aggie Pride"! Getting start- Please see LOGO, Page 3

INDEX Da Band Lady Aggies has been defeat News 2-3 E-Vibes 6 ECU made. 3-1. Opinion 4-5 Sports 7 Page 6 Page 7 2 Campus News October 2, 2003 NEWS BRIEFS Text-in-Community Series CIA leak being investigated celebrates W.E.B. DuBois

WASHINGTON - The White House By Tiffany S. Jones marketing and delivery of programs." program that is a part of the School of staff began goingback through records News reporter This series also serves to link the local Education. "The purpose is to be and telephone logs Wednesday in search The Text-in-Community Series is cele- community with the university commu- exposed to more ideas outside of the of any information relevant to the brating the centennial anniversary of nity. classroom and to enrich the students' criminal investigation into public disclo- W.E.B. Du Bois' book, "The Souls of "It is also an invitation to strategic experience here," Vickers said. sure of a CIA undercover officer's iden- Black Folk." The series is a part of goal partners to learn about who we are and The series will continue throughout tity, President Bush's spokesman said. one of the Futures plan. our distinguished heritage," Meyers said. the school year with roundtable discus- Press secretary Scott McClellan said "The series represents the university- Joseph Monroe of the College of sions in November and February. The he had no knowledge about anyone wide focus on a topic of interest and Engineering, Leiia Vickers of the library has linked Du Bois Virtual going to the Justice Department with significance," said Provost Carolyn School of Education and Rita Lamb, University, related essays and sketches any information about the case, as Bush Meyers. "And it provides the opportu- director of the Center for Student from its website. had urged. Similarly, he said he did not nity for the learning for the entire A&T Success, all volunteered and were The School of Business and know of anyone hiring legal counsel. community. appointed as the leadership for the Economics will have a Business and The first goal of the FUTURES plan series. Cultural Arts Exhibit beginning in Do-not-call list's states, "Establish and ensure an interdis- "Ourrole has been to help select the October and ending inApril in addition ciplinary focus for N. C. A&T that man- book, make recommendations and plan to faculty and student panel discussions future uncertain dates overall high quality, continued activities," Vickers said. and other interdisciplinary projects. and effective involve- Vickers volunteered when she realized For more information, contact Joseph WASHINGTON The national do- competitiveness - ment of global strategic partners in the program supported the book club Monroe at 334-7589. not-call list, hampered by a weeklong legal struggle, went into effect Wednesday, with government officials still predicting a large decline in tele- ATTENTION ART STUDENTS! marketing calls to millions of registered Play phone numbers. TheVisual ArtsFoundation is currently reviewing the work ofartists The seemingly simple service is at the wanting to enterTheFine Art Print Market accepted program center of a perplexing saga involving tryouts Artists into the will receive: every branch of In the lat- government. $5,000 Cash est twist, federal officials scrambled a • day before enforcement was to start to begin • Signing royalties rework a system that handles com- Th« opportunityto work full time art your art plaints about telemarketers. • All subjects and mediumswill be considered McNabb says apology too late ■ Send slides or photoswithSASt& prone #to: Sf The Visual Arts Foundalion - S2Q MurrayCynDr,Suite3I6 /\J. Wm 92264 01 01800 PHILADELPHIA - Quarterback Foundation Ww<* www Donovan McNabb said Wednesday he isn't looking for an apology from Rush Limbaugh for a racially tinged commentary it's too — because —»—late. Limbaugh said on ESPN's pregame Sharonda Eggleton/Photo Editor show Sunday that was overrat- McNabb Students Kimberly Dalton- WE GAINED WEIGHT ed because the media wanted to see a Mitchell, Rondrell McCormick, black quarterback do well. Chad Lockhart and David Watkins review material in Dow soars 127 preparation for tryouts for this year's production points of "Black Nativity." NEW YORK - Wall Street rebounded The play is scheduled for Wednesday as reports of manufacturing show in late November. and construction spending growth The play is the creation of brought buyers back to the market after poet and playwrite Langston nearly a week of declines. Hughes. It blends song The Dow Jones industrials climbed and dance influenced more than 120 points. Analysts said the by gospel music. reports helped soothe investors who were nervous after a Midwest purchas- The Ronald E. McNair Post- ing managers report on Tuesday sug- Baccalaureate Achievement gested that manufacturing activity Program will continue to accept might be deteriorating. applications through Oct. 15. Students from all disciplines are Bomb kills encouraged to apply. Visit www.ncat.edu/~remcnair or call soldier in Tikrit 334-7109. BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqi police opened fire in downtown Baghdad Wednesday after demonstrators LOSE 2-8 LBS demanding jobs stormed a police sta- tion, set fire to two cars and threw EVERY WEEK! stones at officers, police said. An American soldier was killed in a road- side bombing in Tikrit. Eat the Foods you Love * Later Wednesday, U.S. troops fired Have More Energy! warning shots to disperse stone-throw- Guaranteed * Natural ers outside a Shiite mosque in south- * western Baghdad. The Shiites were Safe* angry over the brief detention Tuesday Doctor Recommended night of the mosque's main preacher, You will have a personal who was questioned and released. 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everyone loves the environment." In addition to the speakers giving pre- The step show will include all nine SGA sentations students will be able to par- CONCERT Greek organizations, including mem- ticipate in a panel discussion. Continuedfrompage 1 bers of Sigma Gamma Rho from Continuedfrompage 1 "The Aggie Enterprise brings in peo- from various aspects, the speakers "I don't want anyone to ever say they UNCG. Accessory Brands Inc., Dennis ple are and old. The had nothing to do during Homecoming Couture Productions will host this Quaintance, president and CEO of black, white, young week." year's Homecoming fashion show, Weaver and Anisha speakers have a lot of advice to offer to Quaintance SGA Treasurer Kristal The Homecoming events will begin which will be held at Carolina Theatre. Rasheed, a student and entrepreneur students," Oct. 16 with the New York and New "There will be transportation provid- featured in Black Enterprise and Brown said. Jersey talent show followed by BET's ed for students to get back and forth Essence Magazine's 50 Most Inspiring "A lot of people dream big but don't know what it takes to succeed. Students college tour and a weekend gym jam. from campus," said SGA President African-Americans. classroom to real "BET will host a interactive tour Terrence Jenkins. Combining her entertainment indus- can apply experience kfe situations." which has the possibility of being aired Also added to this year's try savvy with NASCAR's leverage in a This will be part one of a four-part on Rap City," Turner said. "We want to Homecoming events will be poetry the sports arena, Nettinga guides series that be throughout bring a lot of students out this year." slam and free style batde. The comedy NASCAR's brand image through enter- will ongoing A gospel show on Oct. 19willkick off extravaganza will be hosted by Tone-X tainment properties by packaging new, the school year. the official week of Homecoming 2003 and will feature Arnez J, Zooman, high-quality, revenue-generating, pro- The project is free of charge and and students events. Some of the country's best Debra Terry and Lavelle Crawford. gramming and promotional partner- Jenkins said the support of the choirs will be featured. To bring closure on all Homecoming ships for NASCAR in film, television is needed to keep the program going. If students have ideas of A&T students may also be surprised activities Turner hopes the concert will and music any people whom they would like to hear by a few other Homecoming changes be a sell out, Nettinga works closely with the enter- speak, contact the SGA office at 334-7820. made by the SGA, including the return Other concert performers include T.I., tainment community and track public of the step show to Corbett Gym. Lil' John & The Eastside Boyz and relations representatives to create "When all events are located at the Chingy. Because SGA anticipates a large opportunity for celebrity appearances Coliseum alumni just drive to the event crowd, double security will be provided and performances. and back to the hotel. Having events on Turner said, campus bring alumni back home and "We know Aggies know how to act the system," Ross said they are able to see changes and pro- and students should feel safe," Turner gression made on the campus," Turner said. "The SGA wants to bring events to BOARD According to Adams, corrections have said. "The fellowship is very live and keep students out of trouble and be been made to insure this does not hap- able to enjoy themselves." Continuedfrom page 1 pen again," Adams said. The meeting ended on an optimistic the company about who A&T was and The board also addressed the virus that note of reflecting on the Las Vegas where they come from and what we infected A&T at the beginning of the Classic, LOGO represent," Bennett said. semester. The virus named Blaster is Renick commended the behavior of Continuedfrom page 1 Bennett said the process of rough now out of the system. According to the students that attended the Classic. drafts of sketches were done from Chancellor James C. Renick the virus "The behavior of the students at the ture. We've seen what logo merchandis- October January artist could not have come at a worse time. classic positively reflected the universi- ing has contributed to other universities through by Jamie were "School was just beginning and peo- ty," Renick said. like Morgan State and Delaware State Skiles and the first preliminaries finalized as the group narrowed their ple could not register for classes nor Renick also esteemed the marching who are smaller than A&T, and did this to sketch till could they pay for their tuition online," band on its achievements this year. with their merchandise and it was very decision from sketch they a Renick said. successful," CLC Agent Aaron Coldren found design they approved. the Renick commended the efforts of the said. Chancellor Renick approved which marked the journey of Cory Adams and Elliot Ross of the After the actual design company was sketch, RARE BLACK GREEK BOOKS A&T's new Student Technology Services, on the found, auxilary funds were used by the logo. Unauthorized histories of AKA, who are ready to see what the important role they had in debugging university to pay Design Works to Aggies KAPPA, DELTA, OMEGA, ZETA, new looks kke may attend the the system on campus. come and a at A&T. logo spend day "The virus caused the campus to SIGMA, SGRGO, IOTA and "Students, athletes, administration and unveiling program in Aggie Stadium undergo a trying time, "Adams said. It Now! alumni and public relations commitee Oct. 16 at 4:30 p.m. ALPHA! Learn "Come to be amazed and ready "It took some time to getthe virus out members gave advisement and talked to ready www.RevealingBooks.com to buy," Bennett said. but now the virus is completely out of

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Tarah Holland, editor-in-chief Chris Wallace, sports editor Trina Logan, E-Vibes editor Sharonda Eggleton, photo editor Karina Hardy, online editor/reporter AGGIES TALK Tiffany S. Jones, reporter Kunle Oluwadiya, business manager James "Trey" Harris III, cartoonist BACK!!! Contributors: Patrice Withers, Maria Robertson, Natasha Rogers, Gregory Bond, Andrea James, Erika Goodrich, Tornetha Baldwin, Chad Roberts, Brett Harrington, TheAggie Pride Compact: How do you feel about it, and Juwanna Jessup, Natalya Monah and Harold Chairs. do you agree with it? Valerie Nieman,faculty adviser Editorial Policy Editorials reflect the opinions of the A&T Register "I feel that it's very important for the campus but not necessarily those of the university. faculty and students. Yes, I agree with it, 100 per- Views in guest commentaries and letters to the editor are those of the writer. cent because it shows what A&T has to offer. When people come here and want to know what The A&T Register A&T has to offer this let's them know. Box E-25, 1601 E. Market St. This compact is highly effective." Greensboro, NC 27411 Gaines, sophomore, biology major E-mail [email protected] Joidaz Telephone (336) 334-7700 Guest "I agree with it, because it gives students high standards of achievement and self-determina- Commentary tion in their field of study. I also agree with the respect aspect of the compact because you try to treat everyone you are around with friendliness.." Is the spirit of home Lukau Lua, junior, nursing games lost? "Yes, I agree with the compact. I knew a lot of By SharondaEggleton I'm sure that I'm not alone in saying Photo editor people that went to A&T, and they always talked that. By the way, we are 3-1. about Aggie Pride, so I feel as though the com- but This Lost, hopefully not gone forever is time last year we knew what the pact embodies a true meaning of Aggie Pride.." the feeling I get around the end of record was, how many games our Antonio Goode, sophomore, recreation at August the excitement of the first Aggies had won, and how many they ministration major home game. had lost, although the losses outweighed Just think, the sound of the band in the wins. This year the team is under the stands, hot fish sandwiches, and new guidance and I was interested in Aggies from all over, young and old how the year would turn out. But even coming back to cheer on our team. this interest has gone away. This excitement that a new school Usually the big hype before a game year brings is slowly slipping away as keeps Aggies hangin' around campus on 'I feel that it is an awesome compact and tha weekend after weekend passes by.- Just the weekends. Lately however, the lack all students need to accept it in their think, the first home game is not of home games has left campus on the collegiate careers, but I don't feel a lot until.. .when is our first home game? weekends all but abandoned. This not of students know this compact. That's right, it is Oct 18th. With the only affects our students but also has an However I do fully agree with it.." thought of the first football game being effect on the community, who are also Nicole Murphy, senior, marketing major well into the middle of the school year, supportive of A&T. how do you get the excitement back? Sure we had the classic in Las Vegas, Although the reasons for thepostpon- but there is nothing like the feeling of ing of our first home game is definitely packing into Aggie Stadium, getting a valid one and the opportunity of a together with some friends and going to "I agree that it's a good attempt at new and improved track is appealing. the games. Around this time of year, I putting Aggie Pride into words, although it's something My question is simply, why did con- should have to sing Aggie Spirit at least you cannot feel and embrace by reading a struction begin so late? once or twice, and jammedin the stands piece of paper. Aggie Pride is a way life." The construction of this new track to the Blue and Gold Marching Myles Robinson, senior, electrical engi- begins a domino effect. I can see my Machine. But at last none of this will be neering major interest and the interest of others falling experienced until the weekend before slowly. As until recendy I didn't even Homecoming. know what the team's record was and Briefly stated... Letters to the editor STD's are on the rise, yet people insist casual that we just do when we get an are by on not protecting themselves. urge, or when we find someone that we welcomed Although abstinence is the best way, find attractive. let's real, as a student e-mail at get college how There comes a point when sex is just [email protected] many of us can say we are abstaining by not enough. You give a piece of yourself by choice? Bedroom matters should stay in to someone freely and for what? A few or mail to N.C. A&T State University, the bedroom, so thatmeans ladies calling moments of pleasure? Box E-25, 1601 E. Market St., your girlfriends 10 minutes after your What ever happened to the committed bed friend leaves and telling her all the relationship? Guys are too busy diinking Greensboro, NC 27411 details has got to go. that they are going to miss something if Guys, leading the female your sleeping they settle down with someone they care Letters must be signed and with to believe she is the only one is out about, and the females are looking for the window. Be honest and talk to your fulfillment in everyone they sleep with. should include an address partners let them know what your inten- Just think, would you rather have that nons are, moment of fulfillment physically, or do and telephone number. What's wrong with asking your sexual you want torise above and move towards partner about their sexual past? We take spiritual and emotional fulfillment? sex too lighdy now a day. It's somediing 5 Letter to THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, On September 24, a classmate x will Now ■ and I were walking to our class. We took the path that runs alongside of Scott B. As we were about to approach the crosswalk a man driving a BMW Z6 series came within inches of hitting my classmate just to make a 3 point turn. He made his turn and drove off like nothing happened. Everyday, students whether using the crosswalk or not, are almost hit by their fellow students who speed through the campus. All A&T students who drive know the speed limit, but majority do not follow the law, and our law enforcement officers do not enforce the law. It seems to me that the law will not be enforced unless one of our fellow Aggies gets seriously injured or killed. We do not want to see this happen. This is a serious issue that needs to be dealt with before a life is lost. To our fellow Aggies who drive, please be considered of others. Do not put their lives at risk Andrea Fuller N.C. A&T sophomore

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ByTrina Logan and "First you have to setyour goal, and then Maria Robertson chase your goal," says Fred. "Don't let E-vibes editor, Register Contributor nothing get in your way." When it comes to hip-hop, the only band He says that you will most certainly face that comes to mind is legendary rap artist obstacles while you are trying to reach your The Roots. But, times are changing. Rap goals, but don't let them stop you. mogul P. Diddy proved to America that "I grew up in liberty City and that's self another hip-hop band with an R&B feel explanatory," Fred said. "It's truly a bless- can be formed. ing to be able to carry the load." The MTV television series "Making the New Orleans native and youngest mem- Band LI" introduced music fans every- ber of Da Band, Chopper was the most where to fresh and new urban artist. playful and energetic of the group. Starving artist from the East and the West Chopper had a lot to say about the state- coasts auditioned for a chance to be apart ments about Da Band having an advantage of the highly successful Bad Boy label. over other new artists due to the show After defeating thousands of people for bringing in fans before their music was the position, Babs, Fred, Chopper, Dylan, even heard. Ness and Sara made the final six. Each "I'm 18and they try to pick at me a lot, individual brings a different flavor and but that comes with being young," style to the group. Chopper said. "People like our personali- With the completion of two seasons of ties and we have music to back it up." MTVs "Making the Band II," Bad Boy He also talked about why he chose to try has a completely different new style and and be apart of Bad Boy Records instead flavor. Da Band made it through the many of No Limit or Cash Money, since they are based out of New Orleans. disagreements, all the fights, and let's not Photo courtesy of FYI Media/publisist Tammy Brook forget the famous cheesecake walk. "I didn't want to be a statistic," said On Sept. 30, Da Band released one of P. Diddy's hip-hop/R&B group, Da Band, released their debut Chopper. "I didn'twantto be a normal guy album on the most highly anticipated albums of the Sept. 30. from New Orleans, that gets signed to a for normal record label and just be a normal year, 'Too Hot TV." don't believe nothing no more, you dig." house. After battling two other female rapper. I want to be something big." At 8:15 that night, we had a chance to "We just came from a in store signing at MC's, she grabbed the tide. also some of speak with Babs, Fred and Choppa on a Circuit City and it was crazy," said Babs. "I'm the only female MC which makes Chopper expresses the hardships growing up in New Orleans. unusual cell phone conference call. (Dylan, "My chain has been ringing off the hook me stand out," says Babs. "I justbring the and "My mom had to pay like $50 a month Sara, Ness were in another vehicle and today." Brooklyn rawness to the group." when we lived in the unable to participate in the interview.) On MakingDa Band II,Babs went from Throughout all the struggles Fred has projects," Chopper said. "New Odeans is a and I "Man, I got family coming out the being originally cut from the show to faced, he has never let go of his dreams. rough place have seen a lot of killing. wouldn't want woodwork now," Chopper said. "They be receiving a phone call asking her to come He recommends the same for anybody I to raise none of my kids there." like I'm your second cousin or uncle. I back and join the other prospects in the who wants to make it in the game. Trina talks to Ludacris Homecoming Big Business began to get kind of rowdy. Everyone Luda also stated that besides Chingy Commentary by Trina Logan was awaiting the presence of Ludacris being platinum, fans can expect solo 2003 line-up Ladies, take off the stilettos because and Disturbing Tha Peace. albums from Disturbing Tha Peace the heels might not last by the end of Before the concert, I had the chance artist 1-20 and Shawna. Rap group SGA/NY/NJ Talent Show, Oct. 16 the show. to speak with the Georgia native. When Disturbing Tha Peace, whose first in Harrison Auditorium at 7 p.m. Cost Gendeman, please leave your fresh asked, "Do you remember coming to album "Golden Grain" went gold, will is $3 with student I.D., $5 without pair of Timberlands and Air Force A&T, when 'What's Your Fantasy' had have a new album out later this fall titled BET Black College Tour, Ones at home so that they don't get just premiered? He replied with confi- "Theatre of the Mind." Interactive Fair, Oct. 17, Holland Bowl, scuffed. Wrap your arms around your dence, "Yeah I remember coming to After the interview, I exchanged hugs, 12-4 p.m., free chest and protect your eyes if you don't AT&T." There was nothing but laughter took pictures and headed for the closest BET Movie Screening, Oct.17, want elbows thrown all over your body. afterwards spot to view the show. Ludacris rocked Harrison Auditorium, 7 p.m., free Trust me; this artist's concert is an Ludacris described the cd as truly one the mic like a hungry rap artist. The $1 Jumpoff, Gym Jam, Oct. 17, orthopedic doctor's worst nightmare. to look out for. "Chicken and Beer is He performed classics such as Moore Gym, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., $1 with Multi-platinum rap artist Christopher another chapter to the Ludacris saga "Southern Hospitality", "Act A fool", college I.D., $3 without Bridges a.k.a. Ludacris headlined a dirty and it's gone be ridiculous," Luda said. "Roll Out". It was kind of fun to see BET Black College Tour, A&T south concert along with Georgia's own "Lil Fate's ankles is ashy right now and everyone "move when he moved" dur- Aggies vs. FAMU Rattlers, football rap duo Field Mob on Sept. 24 in it's all good, I just had to throw that in ing his latest jam, "Stand Up." game, Oct. 18, Aggie Stadium, 6:30 Cameron Stadium at Duke University in there." Shawna and 1-20 really proved that p.m., free Durham. Ludacris is known for such "Some of my favorite cuts depend on Disturbing Tha Peace can really put on Gospel Show, Oct. 19, Harrison albums as "Back for the First Time", what day it is. When I try to make an a show when it comes to live perform- Auditorium, 6 p.m., $5 "Word Of Mouf', "Golden Grain" and album where you can pop in and listen ances The Word Cafe, an evening of spo- his latest "Chicken & Beer" due to it the whole way through," Ludacris Ludacris is truly an artist who will be ken words, Oct. 20, Williams Cafe, 7-9 October 7. said. in the rap game for years to come. p.m., free The legendary K97.5 DJ, Brian He also revealed a couple of secrets The Cipher, free style battie, Oct. 20, Dawson ripped the turntables to get about the recording process in the stu- Harrison Auditorium, 9-11 p.m., free students hyped for the show. Up and dio. Just Trippin', comedy show, Oct. 21, coming rap group, THETHRYRDAY, "I like being alone when I'm in the stu- Corbett Gym, 7 p.m., $7 opened up the concert and received a dio. I don't like a lot of people hanging "Euphoria" by Couture goodresponse from the crowd. around outside and a lot of people dis- Productions, fashion show, Oct. 22, Field Mob attempted to keep the tracting me," Ludacris said. "I don't Carolina Theatre, 7 p.m., $7 crowd hype by sending shouts out to the shuck and jive. Time is money, money is Miss A&T's Masquerade audience from backstage. But, there was being spent, while you up in there, so Coronation and Ball, Oct. 23, Corbett one skght problem. Field Mob appar- get in and get out." Gym, 7 p.m., free endy forgot what area they were in. As The Def Jam South arist also had a "The Return of the Divine 9" Who soon as they shouted, "Chapel Hill," few comments on the alleged beef has the Yard on Lock?, step show, Oct. students started to boo the group until between rap artist Chingy and 50 Cent. 24, Corbett Gym, 7 p.m., $10 for A&T they performed. I felt like I was watch- "We talked to 50 and everything is students, $15 general admission ing the Hip-Hop version of the cool. The music industry just wants to "Hip-Hop Headbanga", concert, Southwest airlines commercial. get people all rowd up because that's Photo courtesy of Def Jam South Oct. 25, Greensboro Coliseum, 7 p.m., Once Field Mob left the stage, fans what they're all about," Ludacris said. Ludacris $29.50, $32.50, limited $9.50 A&T kicker Yonnick Matthews was named Div. 7 special Sports I-AA teams er of the week 2003 October 2,

Limbaugh's 'rush' Lady Aggies volleyball to judgment not wise

In the midst rolls past East Carolina of all of the National Football By Gregory Bond the game," said Rouhlac. "The game the game with 26 kills and helped carry Register Contributor League's posi- was so tight and it was a difference the Aggies to victory in the last three tives early in On 30, the between one or two we Sept. N.C. A&T Lady points. All had series. the season, you Aggie volleyball team showed to do out with all of the fire East was come The Lady Aggies will host Howard knew a negative Carolina that a small we school can handle and fight and won the match." University on Oct. 3 at Corbett Sports Chris Wallace wouid come a school. A&T Freshman big Arlene Mitchell led Center at 7 p.m. On Sports about sooner o The Lady Aggies came out and later.But it was showed no fear as they cruised over n't even on the field! East Carolina in four sets (31-33, 36-34, Rush Limbaugh, who is a syndi- 30-27, and 30-22) at the Corbett Sports cated radio host of a conservative, Center. A&T took advantage of East politically focused show, was hired Carolina's small lineup by using their tall by ESPN and works as a panelist on players, ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown "We started working with a big line- show, which airs at 11 a.m. up," said Lady Head Coach Aggies Limbaugh was on the set this past Kathy Rouhlac. "We have a shorter, Sunday when he made comments quicker lineup and we have a big lineup. concerning the play of Philadelphia We knew that East Carolina was kind of Eagles quarterback Donovan slow but they have very powerful hitters. McNabb. This is what he said: we So wanted to put our biggest and "I think what we've had here is a on best blockers East Carolina." little social concern in the NFL. The Taking advantage of its height advan- media has been very desirous that a tage, A&T (7-10) dominated the Lady black quarterback do well. They're Pirates with 15 total blocks in the game. interested in black coaches and East Carolina's Pam Ferris led the team black quarterbacks doing with 20 kills and gave the Pirates (8-9) a well.. .There is a kttle hope invested 1-0lead over the Lady Aggies after the in McNabb. McNabb got a lot of first set, which was won in overtime. the credit for the performance of A&T focused even stayed though they the team that he really didn't were down in the second set. deserve. The defense carried this "We got our head in the game and team" like played we know how to play," said If it sounds racist to you, then it junior Judith Ball, who led the game is. For a number of years now, I've with 21 digs. "As soon as we got our always felt that Rush was a person minds right and play as a team, we were who spoke with racial undertones, in control for the rest of the game." and this situation just proved to A&T just kept coming back against everyone what some may have won- East Carolina when they were down. dered for years. Well, now I guess When the Lady Aggies took the lead for we can say it's official. His com- Sharonda Eggletgn/ Photo Editor the first time, the crowd got into the ments were bold and completely as was N.C. A&T Lady Aggie volleyball game momentum shifting. The team used its superior out of line and doesn't represent "I just told them to keep pushing height advantage to defeat East Carolina University in four one bit what ESPN stands for. because we knew that we had control of sets, 3-1. The Lady Aggies are now 7-10 on the season. Donovan McNabb is a star for a reason. Yes, he's had a sub-par season thus far, but he deserves every Defense lifts A&T past Elon, 29-14 bit of credit that he's gotten over his career up to this point. He has By Gregory Bond intercepted an Elon pass, changing the A&T tailback Micheaux led the Eagles, who have virtually Register Contributor momentum of the With sec- game. 25 Hollingsworth replaced Frank Patterson no offense, to the NFC champi- 27 onds the first the second On Sept. remaining in half, in half and rushed for 93 onship game two years in a row, Matthews made a on in front of just history, drilling 52- yards 13 carries, including a 41-yard coming within a play or two from over 10,000 yard field goal, which turned out to be run on a draw play, setting up a 30-yard playing in the Super Bowl. fans at Rhodes the longest A&T history. The field field goal by Matthews. in What Limbaugh should 'rush' to Stadium, the goal pulled A&T to within eight points "It was an emotional builder," said do is shut his mouth when he feels as the halftime score stood N.C A&T at 14-6. Aggie tight end Trae Mack. "It was def- a racial comment about to slip out, "Yonnick had a day, we initely a Aggies over- great and did confidence builder." and what ESPN needs to do is strip early not hesitate out to A&T drove down the field after Elon came an sending him kick the him from the set. I'm not at all 52-yarder," said defensive coordinator went three-and-out, and Matthews' 14-3 deficit, pleased with Iimbaugh's comments scoring Alonzo Lee. "We are proud of him and fourth field goal cut Elon's lead to 14- 12. nor is McNabb, who publically unanswe we know that we have some consistency responded recently. Matthews t „ the kicking On the very next possession, Elon points to rolJ in game." What's going to happen next now running back Palmer fumbled the foot- past run-happy Elon University by a on As far as concerned, ball, and Aggie junior linebacker ESPN? I'm score of 29-14. not Chamar Milton recovered the fumble they are planning any discipli- Elon jumped on the Aggies early, nary action against Limbaugh. What and scampered in for a 12-yard touch- scoring on their opening drive with a will the (black) panelists Tom down, giving A&T a 19-14lead. one-yard touchdown run by sophomore and Michael Irvin do "We needed that touchdown, and it Jackson now, running back Marcus Johnson. A&T especially if this happens again? I, got on the scoreboard next with a 21- was huge because it put us in the lead for the firsttime and really energized the personally, feel that Jackson or Irvin yard Yonnick Matthews field goal, mak- could have stepped up and said ing the score 7-3, but Elon went right entire team," said Lee. A&T's offense drove down the field something as they are both credible back to work on the next series. and have earned on ESPN to the one-yard line, and on fourth respect A one-yard touchdown run by senior and from its viewers. running back Rashaud Palmer gave down, Aggie Head coach George Small I thought that comments like that Elon a 14-3 lead late in the second quar- decided not to go for a field goal, and led to the firing of people, especial- ter, which would be the last time the they scored on a one-yard touchdown ly on the set. I'm still fired Phoenix would score. run by running back Carl Scriven. up by Elon intercepted quarterback Marshall Chris Wallace/ Register Sports Editor "He had confidence in said those comments, and there may not me," be Glenn's pass on the ensuing possession, Aggie cornerback Curtis Scriven. "We had to put it in the box." enough paper in the world to express feelings. a life. but A&T cornerback Curtis Deloatch Deloatch (34) helped the The Aggies will travel to Norfolk on my Rush, get defense dominate Elon. Oct. 4 to play Norfolk State. Campus News October 1 ?.orn