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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]. AGGIES HOST FIRST MEETOFTHE SEASSr^ * PAGE 7 03 Co & The A&T REGISTER FREE XXXII, NO. 2 WEDNESDAY NCATREGISTER.COM SERVING THE AGGIE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 80 YEARS THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF NORTH.CAROLINA A&T ￿ CAMPUS ELE HONS ￿ Jasmin voted SGA President in rare re-election

DEXTER MULLINS will serve as Online Editor the secretary ofthe Jasmin After an extra week of administration. confusion, a rushed election, All ofthe new and a littlerainy weather, executive board junior Syene Jasmin has been members will officially declared the Student be sworn in Government Association at the SGA President for the 2009-2010 Jasmin Inaugural academic school year. Banquet on Not alone in the Wed. April Jasmin was just one of several positions officially announced a While the elections have week after the initial election. finally come to a close, the Ngozi Opera has been impact they had on students declared Miss North Carolina A&T, and Whitney Dickens ￿ See ELECTIONS on Page 2

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Years of facility upgrades and construction haven't come cheap, but Aggies agree they're worth it

STORY BY MALCOLM S. EUSTACHEI Managing Editor ART COURTESY OFA&T FACILITIES I Project Management walking around "The ongoing big construc- ImagineA&T and not seeing the tion projects that you see now, General Classroom Build- we will continue to complete," PHOTO BY LEROY MIKELL • REGISTER ings cast a shadow along Ben- said Vice Chancellor for Busi- PROBATES The Spring 2009 initiatesofAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. execute thelock-n-lean bow Road. Imagine the Me- ness and Finance, Robert during theirprobate in Corbett Sportscenter. 6 otherorganizations held probate ceremonies. morial Student Union without Pompey. "What will happen in the 'Sit In.' Imagine Williams the future, if we're having cuts, Cafeteria without Pizza Hut or the amount of money that's Krispy Kremes. Imagine no Ag- available to do the renovations gie Village, no Pride Hall, no and to keep it as nicely as we New Fitness Center, no New want to keep it; some of those New Science Building, and no round- things may suffer. of the Greeks greet One about. Ten years ago, that was potential impacts of this budget no imaginary scenario forA&T. cut isthat wemay not be getting After taking a walk around as much money for repairs and campus in the present day, one renovations to continue to keep theme is now apparently synon- it as nicely." Aggies in Corbett ymous throughout - construc- In the short-term, that could tion. The sounds of machines mean not being able to put a STACIE BAILEY Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Pi drilling that seem to drown out replacement chiller unit in Mar- Register Reporter Iota chapter), Alpha Phi Ome- the usual chatter of students be- teena *Iall, or having to paint years, A&T may have to do nearly 25 percent, ga Fraternity, Inc. (Kappa Psi tween classes are the norm. The academic classrooms every some additional belt-tighten- "In our construction pro- Looks ofsurprise, shock and chapter), Chi Eta Phi Sorority, dust from all of the digging, three years as opposed to every ing to continue to run a very gram, however, we're not as awe were displayed throughout Inc. (Sigma Chi Beta chapter), two. robust renovation we which would usually lower vis- program dyer because have been the crowd as the Spring 2009 Pershing Rifles, Tau Sigma that began in Beta ibility, has become an accepted The University currently re- 1999. approved by the previous gov- fraternity and sorority initiates Sorority, Inc. (Theta Zeta chap- year, ernor's in reality. The smellsthat are com- lies upon money from the leg- In November of last stimulus package revealed their identities. The ter) and Kappa Kappa Psi Fra- mon with construction are thick islature in terms of repair and the University began looking which we have a new academ- stands of Corbett Sports Center ternity, Inc. (Iota Zeta chapter) at at how to reduce its certain locations. All of this renovation dollars on an annual expendi- ic classroom building funded," were filled insupport ofthe Non revealed theirnew members. has been for the progression of basis to help support the contin- tures. Instead of going down- said Assistant Vice Chancellor Pan-Hellenic and National Pan- The night began with the Pi 'Aggie Land.' But with the eco- ued operation ofthe University town and buying repair parts, for Facilities, Andrew Per- Hellenic Council organization's Iota chapter of Lambda ChiAl- workers now "It's go nomic recession hitting as hard in addition to the general funds. are encouraged kins. going to right probates on April 1st and 2nd. pha Fraternity, Inc. bringing in as to get them A&T's stor- it has, the price of that pro- In the long-term, it appears that from beside- the School of Educa- On Wednesday, the non Pan- 10 of their 14 new members. gression may be costing more will no longer happen. If that age area.Doing thathas helped Hellenic organizations, Lambda thanit seems at face value. does not happen in one to two reduced budget impacts by ￿ See PROGRESS on Page 2 ￿ See PROBATE on Page 2

ONLINE theYARD theWORD theSCORE theSCENE WEATHER PICTURES OF PROF."RETIRES" BRING BACK LADY AGGIES GO GWYNN DANCERS WEDNESDAY THE PROBATES SUDDENLY THAT OLD'HAZE' 8-0 IN SOFTBALL SPRING CONCERT High: 60° Keep up with breaking news on Dr. Claude Barnes leaves all of Anjan Basu answers Walter The Aggie Softball team snatched The E.'Gwynn Dancers presented our Web site. Slideshows, videos his students in a sticky situa- Kimbrough's response by arguing their eighth straight win against their spring performcance entitled Low and more are available tion, retiring in the middle of the that the hazing process should be the rams ofWinston-Salem in a "Preserving History: Dream Be- online semester without any warning brought back above ground. 6-2 score lieve Strive Achieve ... Dance." THURSDAY: Sunny | High 69° PAf www.ncatregister.com PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 8 FRIDAY: T-Showers | High 70° The A&T Register | ncatregister.com | Wednesday, April 8,2009

already in place, so that in the give buildings heat and hot wa- ate engineering building, adja- said Real Property Agent James From pagel PROGRESS winter buildings are at 68 de- ter. The source of the steam is cent to the existing engineering Griffin. "Initially, it will proba- grees instead of 72. Those little the chimney on the other side of building. It would be designed bly be used as parking. The ones tion. It's going to be a 100,000 things, Perkins claims, will help East Market Street emblazoned to support the graduate program that are boarded up are already square foot facility dedicated make the difference. with the words 'Aggie Land.' with conference rooms and purchased. We have about two to instructional capacity for the "We think that every build- Some of the steam lines have classrooms. orthree others within thatblock student population. It will be the ing and every renovation that not been touched in nearly a The Project Manage- that are in the process ofbeing home for the Honors Program we do, we need to look at smart quarter ofa century. ment team is also working very purchased. Back in '99, engi- and the University Studies De- ways to reduce the consump- "If you remember in front closely with the Vice Chancel- neers came up with a Master partment." tion of power and to reduce ofthe library looked like a war lor for Student Affairs, Sullivan Plan, so we can only purchase The New General Classroom the consumption of water," zone with the steam," said Proj- Welborne, to completely reno- as money becomes available. WEDNESDAY Building C is centrally located said Perkins. "When we design ect Manager Shaban Kaji. "The vate the old section ofthe Me- We started last year, kind of on campus, standing on the buildings, we want them to be problem was these steam lines morial Student Union, and bring picking them up as they became west side ofthe New Education green. We want to find ways to had holes in them due to old it up to par with the addition that available. Building and the east side ofthe build into the new facilities we age and corrosion. I don't think was put in place six years ago. The parking lot is the short- Obermeyer Parking Deck. The have with green opportunities. this has ever been replaced. The That project could potentially term thing; the long-term really $20million dollarproject should The new academic building and problem is you can due minor reach $7 million dollars. has not been decided yet. By the Internship/Job Career Fair be going up in June ofthis year. the JSNE are going to be LEED repairing, but it's like a band- "We're also looking to time students come back from Memorial Student Union The bidding for a general con- certified." aid. We anticipate the project build a new Sebastian Health summer break, those houses Exhibit Hall tractor is anticipated to open up The Joint School of Nano- to be completed somewhere Center for about four or five won't be there." 10a.m. - 4 p.m. on the 9th ofthis month. Science and Engineering around April 20th. But the con- million," said Perkins. "We The price of A&T's Faculty Awards & Cita- Progress, however, does not (JSNE) building will be on the dition that we've had with the want to replace that one be- progress over the years has cer- CAS tions Program only hold a price economically, south campus of the Gateway rain-pushes us back. The cause we think that it's woefully tainly contributed to the cam- cost Memorial Student Union as well. Park, a is about a million dollars. Also, inadequate. So We plan to put pus' growth from buildings in a but environmentally University Research Stallings Ballroom built and ev- venture A&T and when you're doing a project like that one, hopefully adjacent to residential area to a state-of-the- Every building joint between 2 p.m. 7 p.m. ery renovation made consumes UNC-Greensboro. Originally this, a lot ofchange orders hap- where the Alumni Event Center art institution* - power and water. In recognition called the Millennium Campus pen because when you're dig- is, in the area where the orange In the whirlwind ofthe most Greek Field Day of this, the Leadership in En- when it was envisioned with the ging in the middle of a public tape is around. We think we may significant economic challenge Holland Bowl ergy and Environmental Design campus Master Plan in 1999. street, you really don't know be able to put that there." for the nation in decades, Per- 4:30 p.m -8 p.m (LEED) Green Building Rat- The south campus, home of what kind ofutilities you're go- Perkins also stated kins believes that they have to a to the overcome the odds and sees a ing System must certify facili- the first building in the project, ing hit." that proposal has gone Aggie Spirit Way Tai Chi Club ties constructed by the Univer- will also have buildings in con- Over the next few years, stu- Chancellor to put a Performing little light at the end ofthe tun- Practice sity, such as the New General junction with the School ofAg- dents can expect to see the face Arts Center and a new Brown nel. Memorial Student Union Classroom Building C. LEED, riculture and house offices from ofA&T change even more dra- Hall. "I came here in Feb- Room 0005 according to the United States the United States Department of matically. The Chancellor has yet to ac- ruary of 1999. I am absolutely 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Green Building Council, is a Agriculture. In addition, there In the same vicinity as the cept the proposal because ofthe heart-warmed about the team nationally accepted benchmark will be a joint data center to New General Classroom Build- National Science Foundation's that we were able to assemble Independent Women'sWeek for the design, construction, and support both universities. The ing is the planned Bell Tower $18 million dollar grant to es- to help us realize the vision in Street Safe: Self Defense operation of high-performance three principle buildings should inside ofthe circle in the round- tablish anEngineering Research 1999 to bring it to fruition in Fitness Center green buildings. begin production in the next 24 about. Several designs have Center. For that reason, the proj- 2009," said Perkins. We have 7:14 p.m. Reducing utility costs, oil us- months. The north campus, as been presented to the Alumni ect is the number one priority in made marvelous projects. age, and steam usage are some of now, will host some of the Director and Foundation Direc- the coming years. I owe this to the 290 people of the ways in which the Uni- smaller programs. tor to help encourage money to All of this construc- who wake up every day looking versity plans to reduce its total Within the next month, the be raised because the state does tion inthe future will eventually for new and innovative ways to consumption of energy. That most obvious project on cam- not fund non-academic proj- lead to an inevitable campus ex- improve the students, faculty, means installing light sensors pus, the Laurel Street construc- ects. When the Bell Tower is pansion. The beginning of that and staff's life on this campus. in every building that is new tion in front ofBluford Library, finished, the Master Plan that expansion has already begun When it comes to our facili- Grad Student Appreciation or renovated so within 15 to should be coming to a close. was envisioned in 1999 will be along Bluford Street. ties, we don't have to bow our Week 20 seconds the lights cut out. The University is installing new completed. "We want to go down heads to anyone in the coun- Memorial Student Union Replacing the median tempera- steam lines. The interconnected The school ofengineering is the street and turn the corner so try." Stallings Ballroom ture on the steam lines that are pipelines that lie underground planning to build a new gradu- we can secure that wholeblock," 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. FRIDAY bated. Everyone from the Dean Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. PROBATES From page! ofStudents, Dr. Judy Rashid, to entered next as their sistersZeta the men ofKappa Alpha Psi Fra- Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. watched Kyle Dortch, president of ternity, Inc. were in attendance from the sidelines cheering 10 Lambda Chi Alpha, pro- as long as they were willing to them on. University Holiday: Good Friday posed to his girlfriend, Kri- wait in the long lines outside. A total of 12 initiates into No Class styl Enoch after his line had The Deltas began the night the Eta chapter recited their his- been revealed paving the marching in 62 deep with a sea tory, made tributes to their sis- way for more excitement to of crimson and cream as their ters, past chapters and their DP SATURDAY come. The service fraternity tight curls bounced while they before stepping and exiting the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity, walked. Next was the Zeta chap- stage. The Zeta Alpha chapter of Inc. entered next revealing ter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. did five new inductees including Inc. with five new members and not have any new initiates. 2009-2010 MissA&T candi- 11 Mohawk haircuts. Following Last, but certainly not least, date, Michale Wall. the previous initiations and re- another sea entered onto the Bible History Thirteen new members vealing, the Mu Psi chapter of floor. This time, it was a sea of Memorial Student Union were brought into the Sigma Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. salmon pink and apple green Room 0005 chapter of the nursing so- made a tribute to late brother, as the ladies of the Alpha Phi 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. rority, Chi Eta Sorority, Phi Dennis Hayle as they stepped chapter ofAlpha Kappa Alpha Hayes Taylor YMCAYard Sale to Inc. as they danced Keri to their signature song, "Atomic Sorority Inc. made their way 8 a.m. -1 p.m. Me Hilson's "Turning On." Dog" by George Clinton. onto the stage to reveal their The Pershing Rifles brought Four new members were in- new members. SUNDAY in one new member who ducted into the Gamma chapter They initiated 51 new mem- showed his talent as twirled of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority bers this year. With curls tight, the replica rifle. The Theta Inc. as the lovely ladies came pearls on their neck, wrist and Zeta chapter ofTau Beta Sig- in wearing royal blue and gold. ears, the ladies showed their ma showed their knowledge 12 Each organization made up rough exterior as well as re- ofhistory as theyrecited over their own rendition of songs minding the audience how prop- EASTER a half hour ofinformation to from the radio justfor their DPs er they could be. prove what they had learned. and ADPs in their honor. As the New inductees for the Alpha The Kappa Psi chapter of left floor, one could Phi chapter included 2009-2010 PHOTO BYKENNETH HAWKINS- REGISTER Rho's the MONDAY Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity, hear the drums ofthe Blue and Miss A&T candidate Shakekia SPECTATORS themselves the 2009 Probates last enjoyed in the stands during Spring Thursday. Inc. completed the night with Gold Marching Machine as Colvin. Overall, the ladies of eight new inductions. they headed• inside of Corbett. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Thursday, the NPHC or- Preceding their entrance, the Inc. and Delta Sigma Theta So- Jasmin is new President ganizations: Delta Sigma Beta Epsilon chapter of Alpha rority Inc. had the two largest 13 Theta Sorority, Inc. (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. made lines by far. Mu chapter), Iota Phi Theta their way onto the floor jump- After exposing their true Substance abuse Fraternity, Inc. (Zeta chap- ELECTIONS From page! had their first e-board meeting ing around like apes as they identities, once hidden under- Psychoeducation group yesterday, and will be ter), Sigma Gamma Rho So- made it known who they were. neath decorative masks and new Memorial Student Union participating in the annual SGA rority, Inc. (Gamma chapter), Current SGA President, Mar- hairstyles, the new members Room 0005 across campus may still be retreat with Dean of Students Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, cus Bass, as well as 2009-2010 met with family and friends at 3 p.m. lasting. Dr. Judy Rashid very soon. Inc. (Beta Epsilon chapter), SGAPresident candidate, Julian their perspective plots. In a survey conducted on "I feel great, and relieved," Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Love, were both revealed on the The show lasted about sev- JESDAY Jasmin said. time to get to The A&T Register's website, "It's Inc. (Eta chapter), and Al- Alpha's line; they brought a en and a halfhours, but left all work." in students were asked if they pha Kappa Alpha Sorority, 17 year. came Knowing that student voted total of this those who anxious for thought that a re-election was Inc. (Alpha Phi chapter) pro- The men ofthe Eta chapter of nextyear's show. the right thing to do. for him not once, but twice, Of those surveyed, 45 gives Jasmin a renewed sense 14 percent said yes, and felt that of dedication to his task at hand Jasmin should never have been and he is looking forward to it. Final yearbook pictures "I only affirms that catch the blotter disqualified in the first place. think it Memorial Student Union have twice responsibility to However, 30 percent said no, I Room 0005 the students because they voted online at and felt as though Presidential 9 a.m. -5 p.m. for me twice. It makes me work Candidate Julian Love should ncatregister. (through thursday) have been declared president harder. because he followed all of the "If you don't stand for com rules. 20 percent said they didn't something you will, fall for you ever see anything, and the students didn't If even vote, and the remaining anything suspicious 5 percent said that after all the fall for anything they stoodfor a mess, they just wanted an SGA fair elections," Jasmin said. or need assistance ca President. "Regardless of whether it Campus Police It is unclear how this may or was me or Julian, the people may not affect Jasmin's term in stood for something. It's going (336) 334-767! office, but he has a verypositive to be a great year." outlook on things. The Jasmin Administration

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Newsroom: NCB 328A PHOTO EDITOR: Leroy V. Mikell Riddick, Anndrea Rouse, Verdeli Russell, Kanesha Sheelor, James THE A&T REGISTER has a weeklycirculation of (336) 334-7700 ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR: Kenneth Hawkins Shropshire, Tarreva Thomas, Keyanda Thompson, JeffWatts, 5,000 copies on-campus and in the community and is www.ncatregister.com STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER: Brittany Haney Kandis-Krystin Williams. a member ofThe Associated Press, The Associated NCATREGISTER.COM: Dexter Mullins (Online Editor) FACULTYADVISER: Emily Harris Collegiate Press and the Black CollegeWire. The A&T Register | ncatregister.com | Wednesday, April 8,2009 Dr. Barnes retires from a legacy of work with Dudley High MARCUSTHOMPSON the classes needed in their cur- Brinson. "I don't feel that my Register Reporter riculum to graduate, so rather department has done a really than have students simply drop good job with trying to appease Retirement is common in the class he arranged for a new my dissatisfaction." the American workforce, but professor to take over all of the Brinson said that there were when Dr. Claude Barnes re- classes that Dr. Barnes formerly no e-mail notifications, no tired, it had a strong impact taught, but he also intended to Blackboard announcements or and caused some contro- make the transition as smooth as anything to let students know versy among students and possible. what had happened for almost faculty in the North Carolina Dr. Dennis Rogers, a two weeks. A&T State University Politi- political science professor, and "It's not the fact that he re- cal Science department. Dr. James Mayes, the director tired, but it's how he retired. He Dr. Samuel A. Moseley, of the criminal justice program didn't give anyone a heads-up, chairperson of the political met with students to formulate nobody knew and I think it was science department, said that a new syllabus prior to starting very unprofessional. I feel like Dr. Barnes, who is known the class again to finish the re- he quit on us, he left us out to PHOTO BY AASIYA TOWNSELL-REGISTER as a university celebrity for mainder of the semester. Both dry, and I think that it's wrong. TANTRICPARTICPANTS JessicaDavis, Paris Marion, and JameciaWilson came to the forum and particpated in a tantric healing session his involvement in the Dud- Mayes and Rogers already had And I also feel that the way the ley High School-N.C. A&T full workloads with their own department has handled it is also "Student Revolt" of 1969 classes, in addition to Mayes very unprofessional." and for his multiple achieve- working as director ofthe crim- Moseley said that students Black Wednesday sponsors ments at A&T, had contacted inal justice department, and were not informed immediately him during Spring Break, Rogers working on a summer because of the time it took to stating that he would be leav- project that he has recently had find a professor willing to take ing forpersonal reasons. to delay as a result of the extra up Barnes' courses and because tantric workshops for women "It was a time where he classes he nowhas to instruct. he wasnot willingto go forward looked at his own personal Since Dr. Rogers and Dr. with information that may have situation and decided that Mayes have taken up the course been wrong. PARIS MARION ofcreation and healing. Rakhem orgasms were possible without it would be best if he retire in Barnes' absence, some stu- Brinson said that while he the Contributor Seku discussed briefly moon very specific stimulation. early. We were not anticipat- dents have felt as though their has nothing against Barnes and sun However, the and cycles and how these captivating ing it, we were as surprised new workload is morestrenuous. he describes him as "a great "I heard there were women aid in the science of manifes- presenter, Hakashamut proved as everyone else, but the de- Some students (most of whom teacher who has done a lot for tation law of in here having orgasms," said via the attraction this rudimentary idea wrong. partment has to move on." preferrednot to be named) stated this campus," but he believes Alton Craig,honestly his reason over the course ofa month and She laughingly called clitoral Even though the main rea- that they felt it was unfair to be that Barnes still acted unprofes- a year. orgasms orgasms." for coming. "littlegirl sons for Barnes' earlyretire- given extra work in the middle sionally and the way he left de- Master Yao The A&T student and verge Nyamekye Mor- Carlyle Phillilps, president of ment are unknown, the news of the school year, rather than means a lot ofwhat he had done the model joined the Organic Bliss ris, author of "Awakening the History Club, who worked may have shocked other fac- having itrequired at the start of at the university. workshop late but enjoyed all Master Feminine," made a spe- on three women in one night ulty members but it was the the semester. Brinson said that while Dr. the benefits. This open event cial appearance and along with commented that "when girls say students who felt the most One class in particular that Barnes' teaching method was a was organized by alumni Khayr the other two hosts taught men size matters they are dealing betrayed. was originally taught by Dr. bit more lax, he still felt that he El Love and hosted by the Black how to intuitively help women with a whole other place." He Alesia Diggs, a junior Barnes was Research Methods learned a lot and simply alter- he to Wednesday's- a club heregular- heal using basic Tantric tech- says is open helping other political science major from II, which is a major course for ing the workload ofthe class to niques. this hands-off ly facilitates. The event, which women heal in Raleigh, said that she was in- political science majors. With compensate for the professor's began at 7 p.m. and which was Withthe help ofpeers sever- fashion formed ofher professor's re- the new course load implement- absence is unfair. trances- to end at 10:30pm, stretched al women entered into Racquel McMullins, who tirement by another student ed by Dr. Rogers and Dr. Mayes, "I think that what you will until 3 in the morning after par- some lasting 3 hours. They had was one of the female partici- while she was in the library. students are now required to find here is that youcan't please ticipants were forced to change various emotional, energetic re- pants shared that she did not "He just stopped showing complete a research design, give all ofthepeople all ofthe time," venues from Stallings ballroom leases from crying to hysterical feel orgasmic but she did feel up to class one day, we didn't a presentation, and also take a Moseley said. to GCB. laughter to full-body orgasms. energy in her back, knees, toes, know what was going on," final exam that was not previ- "You tend to encounter ele- Some of the participants spine and nerve her The workshop began as a ad- in every in said Diggs. "I don't think he ously required by Barnes. ments that are dissatisfied be- discussion about sex as a means mitted that they did not believe face. could just up and retire, so I "I feel like the [new] work cause of what this person per- thought something was up." load is unfair," said Diggs. sonally thinks should happen. Diggs said that she met "They said that it would be 'as But we cannot allow students to Barnes in Gibbs during his painless as possible' but it was. dictate solely what standards are office hours one day to see like a majgr change for all of used for a particular course," he if the class would be meet- us. I mean we went to like a 20- said. ing for their next scheduled page paper. Ifwe procrastinated "We are concerned about session. [fine], but now we only have standards. We are concerned "I asked him if we had like a month to work on it and that when these students leave class tomorrow and he was we have other things to do, and that they have covered the prop- like 'No, because I'm re- it's very unfair and they need er information that will allow tired'," Diggs said. "So I to work with us some more. I them to be competitive globally. don't understand how he don't think they should cram a We are aware of the global de- could just not give us any whole semester's worth ofstuff pression that is going on right warning or at least an e-mail into one month just because of now. It would be catastrophic saying what was going on. Dr. Barnes' wrongdoing." if we allow students to leave He just stopped showing up C.J. Brinson, a junior politi- here without some ofthe basics. to class and he was pretty re- cal science major from Greens- Most students, my seniors that laxed when I asked him. He boro, was the only student to I teach, don't mind doing a pa- was laughing and stuff." voice his opinions about the per that they formulated last se- Dr. Moseley said that as situation with Dr. Moseley. mester, they don't mind having the chairperson of the de- "I like A&T and all, but there a final exam. Students cannot partment, he had to make have been a lot of issues going expect to go anywhere where sure that students were in on with my department that I they are not expected to have the position to obtain all am highly upset about," said standards."

Man says he remembers nothing of shootings

MIKE BAKER and a bed, eight guns and an the warrants Associated Press assortment of scopes and gun The warrants also allowed in- barrels. vestigators to draw blood from CARTHAGE, N.C. (AP) The Stewart "to determine ifthere is man accused ofkilling—eight The warrants also say they any controlled substance in his people in a rampage at a found unspecified pill bottles body." NorthCarolina nursing home and several pieces of notebook Stewart is being held in told a hospital nurse after the paper with writing, but details North Carolina's maximum se- shooting that he "does not of what was written haven't curity Central Prison in Raleigh remember anything," ac- been released. on charges that he killed seven cording to search warrants Stewart was shot and wound- elderly patients and a nurse released Tuesday. ed by a police officer, ending the at Pinelake Health and Rehab The court documents say rampage. At ahospital where he Center. investigators went to the was treated before being jailed, Three people were injured, home of Robert Kenneth he tolda nurse that he had taken including the Carthage police Stewart, 45, after the March six "nerve pills" and did not re- officer who stopped Stewart 29 assault and found ammu- member anything else, accord- with a single shot to the shoul- nition on the kitchen table ing to an affidavit attached to der.

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(336) 954-7575 j El The A&T Register | ncatregister.com | Wednesday, April 8,2009 More than 200 dead, 1,000 injured during Italy quake MARTAFALCONI Officials said some 10,000 were in a hard-to-reach spot and 11:26 a.m., the latest in a series grab from their homes before cars or making arrangements to AssociatedPress to 15,000 buildings were either the building was so unstable. ofaftershocks that hit L'Aquila they collapsed. stay with relatives or in second damaged or destroyed. Roofs Premier Silvio Berlusconi and 26 surrounding towns "We lost 15 members of our homes out ofthe quake zone. L'AQUILA, Italy Relatives were missing from modern surveyed the devastated region and cities in the snowcapped family. Babies and children Berlusconi declared astate of of the missing -watched in buildings, old churches had by helicopter and said the Apennine mountains. The died," 70-year-old retiree emergency, freeing up millions agony Tuesday as rescuers fallen walls and parts of rescue efforts would continue aftershock appeared strongest Virgilio Colajanni said as he in euros to deal with the disaster, dug desperately by hand for medieval buildings had tumbled for two more days — "until it is around L'Aquila, a city ofsome choked back tears. Onna had and canceled a visit to Russia so earthquake survivors, jarred by to the ground. certain that there is no one else 70,000 people. about 300 residents and lost 38 he could deal with the crisis. a strong aftershock that drove Rescuers located four alive." Some 15 people were Two buildings in the suburb to the quake. It was Italy's deadliest home the continuing danger in students trapped inside a still missing, he said before the of Pettino collapsed following Officials said search efforts quake since Nov. 23, 1980, this historic central Italian city. partially collapsed dormitory university students were found. the aftershock, the news agency were complicated by the fact that when a 6.9-magnitude quake The death toll from Italy's Tuesday afternoon. Berlusconi said that at ANSA reported, citing fire there was an unknown number hit southern regions, leveling worst earthquake in three Tearful emergency workers least 100 of the roughly 1,000 officials. No one was believed ofundocumented immigrants in villages and causing some 3,000 decadesjumpedto 207 as bodies declined to say whether they injured people were in serious to be inside either building. Onna. deaths. were recovered and identified. were alive or dead, telling condition. The ground shook in the Rescuers were still trying to The last major quake to hit Tent camps housed some of reporters that doctors would Overnight,rescuers pulled the nearly town ofOnna, about six reach more isolated hamlets on central Italy wasa 5.4-magnitude the 50,000 left homeless by have to announce that. bodies of two people overnight miles (10 kilometers) away, but Tuesday. temblor that struck the south- Italy's worstearthquake in three Chief firefighter Sergio from the rubble of the four- caused no panic. While the elderly, children central Molise region on Oct. decades, but many spent the Basti said rescue crews had to story dormitory. They ran out, Residents walked around and pregnant women were 31, 2002, killing 28 people, of night in the chill mountain air "surgically" remove big chunks appearing confused, when the dazed, clutching whatever given priority at tent camps in which 27 were childrenwho died without blankets or covers. offallen masonry since the four 4.9-magnitude aftershock hit at heirlooms they had managed to the area, others were sleeping in when their school collapsed. Obama declares US not at war with Islam after first visit to Muslim nation TOMRAUM nership with the Muslim world "Wewill convey our deep ap- Earlier, Obama said he stood In his speech to the parlia- day with Erdogan, Obama said: Associated Press is critical ... in rolling back a preciation for the Islamic faith, by his 2008 assertion that Otto- ment Monday, Obama said the "Turkey is a critical strategic fringe ideology that people of which has done so much over man Turks had carried outwide- United States strongly supports partner ofthe United States, not ANKARA, Turkey - Barack all faiths reject." so many centuries to shape the spread killings of Armenians the full normalization of rela- just in combating terrorism but Obama, making his first visit to The U.S. president is trying world for the better, including early in the 20th century, but he tions between Turkey and Ar- in developing the kind of ec- a Muslim nation as president, to mend fences with a Mus- my own country," Obama said. stopped short of repeating the mema. noomic links, cultural links and declared Monday the United lim world that felt it had been The president spoke forabout word "genocide." Healso noted that the United political links that I think will States "is not and will never be blamed by America for the Sept. 25 minutes from a small white- Gul said many Turkish Mus- States "still struggles with the help the worldprosper." at warwith Islam." 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. marble-and-teak rostrum in the lims were killed during the same legacy of our past treatment of Obama recognized past ten- Urging a greater partnership At a news conference earlier well of a vast, airy chamber period. Historians, not politi- Native Americans." sions in the U.S.-Turkey rela- with the Islamic world in an ad- with Prime Minister Abdullah packed with Turkish lawmakers cians, Gul said, should decide And the president also urged tionship,but said things were on dress to the Turkish parliament, Gul, Obama dealt gingerly with in orange leather chairs. how to label the events ofthose Turkey to help Israel and Pales- the right tracknow because both Obama called the country an the issue of alleged genocide Except for afew instances of times tine live "side by side in peace countries share common inter- important U.S. ally in many ar- committed by Turks against Ar- polite applause, the room was In his 2008campaign, Obama and security." ests and are diverse nations. eas, including the fight against menians during World War I. quiet during his speech. said "the Armenian genocide is Obama's visit is being close- "We don't consider ourselves terrorism. He urged Turks and Arme- There was a more hearty not an allegation," but rather "a ly watched by an Islamic world Christian, Jewish, Muslim. We He devoted much of his nians to continue a process "that ovation toward the end when widely documented fact sup- that harbored deep distrust ofhis consider ourselves a nation speech to urging a greater bond works through the past in a way Obama said the U.S. supports ported by an overwhelming predecessor, GeorgeW. Bush. bound by a set ofideals and val- between Americans and Mus- that is honest, open and con- the Turkish government's battle body of historical evidence." In talks with Gul, and Tur- ues," Obama said ofthe United lims, portraying terrorist groups structive." against PKK, which both na- Now that he is president, the key's prime minister, Recep States. "Turkey has similarprin- such as al Qaida as extremists "America's relationship with tions consider a terrorist group, genocide question may not be Tayyip Erdogan, Obama hoped ciples." who do not represent the vast the Muslim world cannot and and again when he said America Obama's best issue for taking a to sell his strategy for melding Turkey has the largest army majority ofMuslims. will not be based on opposition was not at war with Islam. tough stand that antagonizes a U.S. troop increases with civil- inNATOafter the United States. "Let me say this as clearly as to al Qaida," the president said. Lawmakers also applauded key ally. It is important in U.S. ian efforts to better the lives of It and tiny Albania, recently ad- I can," Obama said."The United "We seek broad engagement when Obama said the United communities with large numbers people in Afghanistan and Paki- mitted, are the only predomi- States isnot and never willbe at based upon mutual interests and States supports Turkey's bid to of Armenian-Americans, but it stan. nantly Muslim members of warwith Islam. In fact, ourpart- mutual respect." join the European Union. has a low profile elsewhere. At end ofmeeting laterin the NATO.

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> North Carolina A&T State University SCHOOL CODE; 002905 The A&T Register | ncatregister.com | We dnesday,April 8,2009 Cisco adds Bailed-out firms skip the Masters servers to RUSSBYNUM backs by big-shot visitors who ent class of Masters customer, The company said it wanted are among the most coveted in Associated Press typically spare no expense on however, said Alfred Monsal- to avoid "mixed signals about sports. In 17 years of booking product line trips to the tradition-laden tour- vatge of TravelMasters, a com- ourpriorities." Masters trips, however, Monsal- nament. pany that normally books VIP In February, Wells Fargo vatge saidhe's never seen scalp- AUGUSTA, Ga. — Corporate RACHEL METZ "The companies are scaling hospitality packages for the scrapped a lavish 12-day casino ers' prices so low. customers at the Masters nor- AssociatedPress mally keep chef Karl Kwoka back, and a lot aren't coming at tournament for up to 20 large junket for employees in Las Ve- Four-day passes that fetched busy all week prepping gour- all," said Kwoka, who wouldn't companies spending a full week gas after being stung by accusa- up to $3,500 last year are going SAN JOSE, On met as Angus name those clients but whose at the event. tions of misusing $25 billion in for $1,350, he said. Calif. the dishes such beef — seem filets with bleu cheese fritters past Masters customers include "I've got zero this year," bailout money. The penny pinching has limo surface, there doesn't much of a connection and crepes de mer with lobster the international law firm Jones Monsalvatge said. "I've got Citigroup Inc., which ad- service owner William Mur- to be between the servers that run cream sauce. Day, which represents many people coming, but I've just vertised at the Masters several rell expecting "a rainy week in and a Cateringto elitefans and their Fortune 500 companies. replaced them with people that years ago and held "minimal" Georgia" during the Masters. corporate data centers handheld video camera you top clients during the April golf "If you've got people in dan- spend a lot less money. hospitality events through last Murrell spent 15 years as use tournament accounts ger of losing theirjobs, the last "Basically they're coming in year, is not coming to Augusta chauffeur to the late soul singer to film family vacations. typically both have somehow be- for a quarter of his income. thing you want to come across for a day or so to Augusta, see this week, "in the interest of James Brown, perhaps the only Yet as is spending money, having the golfcourse, maybe go out to managing expenses," spokes- Augusta native more famous come part ofthe master plan This year, the unpalatable Systems has a good time at a golf tourna- dinnerand will be gone the next man Stephen Silverman said. than Masters founder Bobby at Cisco Inc. economy piled Kwoka's of plate with more cancellations ment." day." When it comes to restricting Jones After growing into one than customers. Diane Starr, president ofAu- Corporate sponsors pump vi- the visibility of corporate spon- Now Murrell's hired car Silicon Valley's most promi- by selling Four that gusta rental agency Corporate tal revenue into the PGA Tour, sors, the Masters stands alone company thrives on Jones' tour- nent companies large corporations behind-the-scenes comput- in past years hired Kwoka to Quarters, said it's largely banks but for companies that took fed- among the major champion- nament. prepare private meals have and finance companies that are eral bailouts, especially banks, ships. Murrell normally hires up to ing products, Cisco is now backed out, leaving him with bailing on the 2009 Masters, cutting back on hospitality is a Many have corporate ads on 45 school bus drivers and other expanding aggressively, using its hefty financial re- a single company to cook for, which starts Thursday after public relations move more than backboards visible on the tee temporary workers who have sources to go on the attack not enough to justify hiring the three days of practice rounds a cost-saving measure. boxes, allow sponsors to host Masters week off for spring other companies are usual 30 extra workers. popular with fans. In February, Chicago-based exhibits on the course and plas- break. His temps will pull down while just to Kwoka estimates the can- Starr's company usually Northern Trust Corp. agreed to ter their logos on pamphlets at $2,000 on a good tournament trying survive. In recent Cisco cellations him more than rents about 400 homes from pay back a $1.6 billion bailout the gates. week. weeks, cost — start serv- $70,000, and the temporary staff two-bed condos to sprawling loan after the bank hosted hun- NotAugusta National, where "It means quite a bit," said said it will selling opening a new rivalry are missing out on big money, eight-bedroom houses in gated dreds of clients and employ- there isn't a single corporate Gena Archer, 41, a $15-an- ers, with longtime partners like too. neighborhoods — to high-end ees at upscale hotels, concerts logo to be found on the mani- hour school bus driver who its 75-year history, the Masters clients. and dinners at the PGA Tour's cured grounds. has worked for Murrell during Hewlett-Packard Co. and In IBM Masters has established itself "Normally they're gone in Northern Trust Open at Riviera The Masters' three major Masters week for the past five Corp. Cisco also agreed to about $590 million in as the Super Bowl for those September," Starr said. "That's Club in suburban Los Angeles. corporate partners — IBM years pay to Pure to what makes this year so unusu- The company said no bailout Corp., AT&T Inc. and Exxon- "It actually puts my account stock pick up Digital who prefer single-malt scotch Technologies, which makes MillerLite, a sort of Mardi Gras al." money was spent on hospitality Mobil Corp. — entertain in cha- ahead where I can be comfort- popular Flip for the country club crowd. She expects to fill no more at the tournament. lets tucked away from patrons able for a couple of months the camcorders. The Augusta Convention than 300 for next week's tourna- In October, Wachovia Corp. behind the Georgiapines. where I don't have to worry Cisco has not been spared and Bureau estimates ment, even at steep discounts. which was acquired last Sponsors get a measly four about bills being paid." by the recession. Its profit Visitors — declined percent its last the tournament pumps more Lavish party homes that usu- year by Wells Fargo & Co. — minutes ofcommercial spots per This year, Murrell expects 27 in than $100 million into the econ- ally fetch $25,000 for tourna- took its name off the Wachovia hour during Masters telecasts; he'll need only about 12 temps. quarter, which ended in late omy of this city of 200,000, ment week have had price tags Championship, a PGA stop at most golf tournaments run 15 to His big-ticket clients simply January, and it reported flat pe- whichrelies on the Army's Fort slashed to as low as $16,000, Quail Hollow Club inthe bank's 18 minutes an hour. haven't called, so he's already earnings in the previous more Gordon, a medical college, sev- Starr said. hometown ofCharlotte, N.C. At Augusta, the corporate eyeing his second-most lucra- riod. It is slashing than eral hospitals and a smattering That's not to say Masters Even though Wachovia is presence is usually much more tive time of the year: high- $1 billion in expenses, partly by cutting back on travel and of manufacturing the rest of the week is shaping up to be a total contracted to sponsor the North apparent off the course. school proms. freezing year. bust. Augusta hotels are report- Carolina tournament through Companies splash theirlogos "They don't compare to the hiring. $29.5 That kind of cash infusion ing solid reservations, though 2014, Wells Fargo opted against on rented limousines and vans Masters," Murrell says. "Wesort Yet it also has bil- investments, isn't coming this year. some still have vacancies, and promoting Wachovia in the and place signs in the yards of ofrely on it every year. There's lion in cash and Augusta business owners restaurants expect long lines of event's title and ended its prac- homes they've rented for em- a lot of heavy wallets there." a solid reputation, a network come to count Mas- customers. tice of entertaining clients dur- ployees and guests. For the 2009 Masters, those ofproduct resellers and thou- who've on sands of sales employees ters money are seeing huge cut- Those are generally a differ- ing the event. Tickets to walk the course wallets are looking a lot lighter. — assets that the company hopes to exploit. Even if Cisco doesn't stumble, Cisco's rivals will Perdue speaks at energy summit try to use the breadth of its goals against it. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gov. Bev- businesses employing more Mike Banic, vice presi- erly Perdue will participate in than 20,000 workers. dent of marketing for the of about 50 an energy summit in Charlotte Representatives switches business at Juniper that's being organized by Duke ofthose companies will partici- Networks Inc., a Cisco com- Energy., the Charlotte Chamber pate in sessions, some ofwhich petitor, said it appears Cisco and Charlotte Regional Partner- will focus on howto position the is focusing more on moving as a ship Charlotte region nationally into adjacent markets and The summit begins Monday recognized "energy cluster." less on innovations in its at the Hilton Charlotte Center Duke Energy CEO Jim Rog- core business about City Hotel. It will focus on cre- ers will speak the region's "Based on what custom- energy re- ating jobs and economic oppor- future as a major ers are telling us, we are see- tunity in the energy sector. search and development hubr. ing they're becoming a bit Duke Energy says the region distracted," Banic said. already has 100 energy-related — A.P. Even so, Banic said Juni- per remains wary of Cisco. "We never underestimate Office of the Registrar them," he said. Mark McKechnie, a Attention Graduating Seniors! Broadpoint AmTech ana- lyst, sees another challenge for Cisco — the potential to spark conflict with its part- North Carolina A&T State University Spring Commencement ners by moving onto their turf. This could happen with Cisco's entrance into the Greensboro Coliseum server market, where it will compete against Hewlett- Packard and IBM. Those http:/ /www.ncat.edu/ ~registra/Commencement Graduation.htm companies have long resold Cisco's networking equip- ment to go along with their servers and computers, but may not be as keen to do so now. Ganthier cautioned Cis- > Academic Clearance co to make sure it wants to be your academic advisor to ensure you have met all of the in servers for the long haul. Meet with now "This is not a market for academic requirements for graduation. the faint ofheart," he said.

> Financial Clearance Access your online AggieStudent Account to ensure financial clearance, Butterfield to tour Tarboro boat plant www.iostens.com website to order cap and gown TARBORO, N.C. - Rep. G.K. Butterfield will tour the rck 2 World Cat boat manufactur- ing facility inTarboro, which plans to add 120 jobs over > Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal the next three years. Butterfield plans to tour the plant Monday afternoon. World Cat recently an- nounced that plans to invest $2.6 million and add the jobs, which will pay almost $30,000 a year, plus ben- efits. The company now em- ploys 60 people. Butterfield has said the jobs are critically important to Tarboro, which is located inEdgecombe County, where the latest figures show an un- employment rate of almost 17percent. (*] The A&T Register | ncatregister.com | Wednesday, April 8,2009 Let's bring back that old school 'haze' When I initially wrote my regardless We are not supposed to hurt march around campus to go to person. Giving a young man or focus on selecting (not trying to article, I was very flippant if my people. This, I repeat, is not the class every day does not injure woman the opportunity to earn make) good people, and how to with my word choice; I chose ideas are goal. After doing some random anyone, but does help to build something outright. To create address those who consistently to elicit emotional response correct, I'm research about the "purpose of camaraderie. a bond that is strong enough fall short." I'm with that. to get my point across. After scared to pledging," I stumbled across N.C. Gen, Stat. §14-35 to last a lifetime, so even when Is Kimbrough suggesting a reading Kimbrough's response, speak. But Baylor University's Greek Life (2007) states "hazing is defined the individual isn't financial or temporarymoratorium while we I now see what was intended Kimbrough website. It said, "The goal of as follows: 'to subject another active, the organization is still re-examine our intake process? as a communal conversation wrote back, the pledge process is to build student to physical injury as with the individual. Or is he offering a period of has moved into an academic unity, develop teamwork, part of an initiation, or as a On the one hand, I agree open enrollment? While we discourse. In light of this, to ANJAN Right cultivate loyalty, togetherness, prerequisite tomembership, into with Kimbrough when he said, are examining our own stench, quote Young Hovi: "Allow me BASU now, as far communication, respect, any organized school group, "the fundamental flaw of our are we to continue to allow a to re-introduce myself." as I see it, courage, and a huge sense of including any society, athletic membership process is that you process that is made ofrecycled I argued that there were anything accomplishment." If it's good team, fraternity or sorority, or do all the work to get in, and then sewage? Kimbrough indirectly beneficial outcomes from what thatisoutsideoftheorganization's enough for Baylor, then its good other similar group." But under you have no accountability." raises these questions, but never is currently considered hazing. official intake process is hazing. enough for me. the current regulations, not a On the other hand though, offers a solution. In doing so, I did not display This absolutist stance rests in The current intake process single Black Greek can have while it is a major flaw, I don't The above-ground pledges the professionalism necessary liability coverage. After all, we does not, in my humble opinion, theirpledges locked up in broad think that'sthe fundamental flaw. learned poems and dressed to make such claims. I did not are all part ofa business, right? foster this "huge sense of daylight. But I know of some The fundamental flaw is that we alike and had mandatory study research the history of hazing But, does that mean that there accomplishment," because white Fraternity's at UNC- only require a few weekends to sessions. and pledging. Nor didI research is nothing good on the other building a sense of loyalty had Greensboro that did in the early make a lifetime commitment. The end results of these my claim ofhow NPHC works. side of the business wall? Are to move to the underground 2000's, without so much as a From this perspective then, our actions are not a hallucination. Mr.WalterKimbrough disagreed there items of importance and sub-culture ofcriminality. blinking ofan eye. current process is the chick at I know the benefits ofwhat you with my argument. He said that relevance that could be salvaged Kimbrough agrees that the Kimbrough asks what is the the club we got pregnant the call "hazing." hazing was wrong, and I was from the toxic wasteland ofthe process should be examined, point of "memorizing history, very first night. The evidence lies in the misguided in my beliefs. So, above-ground process? I don't but asks more specifically, "... poems and songs; dressing And then following stories of people who've been let me offer a clarification: I exactly know what those items what is the goal of intake? alike to foster unity; developing Kimbrough's idea of no pledged into BLGO's, and are have been taught that all aspects are, butI hope far smarterpeople When it works, what's the group consciousness." He accountability, now we're full credits to society. With each of the above-ground process, than myself will start looking. quantifiable end product?" answers his own question later ofdeadbeat dads. subtle texture the story lends, a and the hazing and pledging it Kimbrough never addresses The quantifiable end product in the article when he asks I also agree with Kimbrough more complete pictureisformed. implies,minus the probate show, this topic. Rather, he decides of intake is something akin what do these things have to do when he says we should look And yet, it seems these very are wrong and illegal. I have a to pick apart my chain oflogic, to catching "the spirit." You with "completing the goals and at ourselves in order to fix our stories are classified as irrelevant problem with that dogma, and I without confronting my end don't know how you get it, but objectives ofthe organization?" organizations, instead of our and grossly irresponsible in the think we should talk about it. result. That's like arguing with when you got it, you know it. The goals and objectives he incoming members. Before we eyes ofwhat I like to call, "The Because of the action's Mapquest about a particular To run with this image, is there refers to are some ofthe national bring in new blood, let's take Old Guard." illegality, a 100% live route, when the only important a metric for seeing respect in a programs of Alpha Phi Alpha, a look at ours. In these tight So no Mr. Kimbrough, my conversation is difficult, in thing is to get there. brother's eyes? Can someone for example the Big Brother economic and spiritual times, I thoughts are not a "haphazard the same way a person can't I am in full agreement with please tell me, why is having program, which Kimbrough is feel that any investments made attempt to make chicken enter into a discussion about Kimbrough about physical or young people with a sense of a member of. However, I am should be to the selfbefore the salad from chicken sh*t." My the legalization of marijuana emotional violence. None of accomplishments, considered referring to a different type other. Kimbrough suggests, thoughts are me, simply stating, without giving the impression our organizations should have hazing and therefore illegal? of goal and objective—the "Instead of our obsession with "Please stop defecating on my that person has smoked. So, any space for actions like that. Having the line lock-up, and positive growth of a young how people get in, we need to chicken salad." Why are you Facebook-thuggin'? Wrong place,

JAMEST0TT0N the world will be a better place a certain group ofpeople based that copy-paste multiple times. contributor withoutyour network drama. on their race, religion, or even I wish there was a program in- wrong time The entertainer will not ac- sex. In fact, I was watching a vented that could ban comments Real G' and thugs bring knowledge your opinions ofan video on www.worldstarhiphop. that don't relate to the featured the drama to your door. Inter- entertainer, but you insist on com and there was this one cow- video or note. That would mean net thugs are safe from being making a fool out of yourself, ardly internet gangsta making that there would be no more pro- harmed. Blog sites like the for- not knowing artists may have racist remarks about African- motional ads for a rap artist, no will cost you mer Juicy Campus and World gotten 15 cents for your com- Americans, Asians, Hispanics, more sneaker ads, no more job Star Hip Hop made it safer for ment. and Native Americans. Even ads, no more "first" comments, internet thugs to remain uniden- Ifyou don't like whatyou are though he didn't initially identi- and most ofall no moreinternet Imagine will always be the urge to rape tified, since every blogger logs hearing, then you're one click fy his ethnic background, it was beef, you were again. This rapist is definitely in under guest. away from not listeningto it. plain to see that a white male I'm calling for a petition to caught up not the man you want working As a tip, user names like If you're looking for a fight was using derogatory terms be- ban Internet thugs. being in the near your kids or maybe any- 187pacmanand e-thug are great then you're not going to find cause he was defending himself Real G's make killing sprees wrong place where that women are work- indicators you may be dealing one online. on behalf of himself and other not killer comments. Since at the wrong ing. It is understandable to not with a cyber thug. You make threatening com- Caucasians. when has it become cool for a time. want a person who cannot con- Internet thugs try to be as in- ments on every blog or video This battle between him and college student to display an After get- trol their actions in your work timidating as possible through you watch for fun and to get other bloggers, regardless of A.K.-47 in his dorm as his pro- ting caught environment. Some behaviors emails, chat rooms, and forum some widespread attention. whatever race each one was, file pic? He probably doesn't doing some- MARICA are more of an uncontrollable boards It's not fun for those who went on for some time. even know howto use it. thing that is NELSON addiction where as others are We already have internet hat- are online to enjoy their favorite Overall, I would say that the He'll kill himself before he deemed to be survival methods. ers. It would seem we could add videos unless they are the type White male lost overall because tries to kill someone else. If unlawful, you So my question is, should thugs to the list of stupid stuff ofpeople thatbuild offhate. it was too much for him to han- you're in college trying to ma- are now considered a criminal, two people with two totally people do on the internet. I can't stand all ofyou cyber dle. jor in gangsta credibility then and finding secure employment different agendas be judged on This article is for the inter- thugs because you think it's cool The point that I'm making you're headed to your down- gets really hard. There is no fi- the same scale? I know many net thugs that are rough online to bully otherbloggers when it's here is that internet debating fall. nancial aid for felons so unless people whose lives have been but pansy in person. I'm air- really not. had nothing to dowith the video Don't take these types of you can pay out ofpocket, so tarnished by a felony. ing you people out because you We all recognize the fake in that was being featured. people seriously. After all, what school is out. You once had a There are some good people are a disgrace to society and you, especially when you attack I'm also sick ofthe bloggers goes around comes around. promising future, now you're who are unable to find jobs condemned to work for mini- and provide for their families mum wage possibly for the rest because of a past that will not ofyour life. go away. What I wonder is, Even ifyou have committed how can you be expected not letter to Elections Committee a crime and are found guilty to commit more crimes if that Open and consequences, thing keeping you suffered the is the only do you not deserve a second from being homeless? If we as Dear Elections Committee, science. You receipts they never had. comes to mind: financial chance? If you can be reha- a people do not save ourselves Now that the elections have know: open Don't you just love all the disclosure forms. We will bilitated and learn from your and become more involved, come to a close, let me start the polls, irony? But all references to never know how many leaders mistake, do you not deservethe who will save us? by saying congratulations. You count up the previous elections aside, I would slipped through the cracks chance to live the "American How many generations will have single-handedly managed votes, wait like to make a few suggestions due to a miscommunication. Dream?" we lose to a system that was to muddle the value ofthe spirit a few days, if you don't mind. Next year, And why is the only penalty I hope thatwe have not been definitely not designed in our offree elections on campus (yet announce a let's get some new blood in the disqualification? so blinded that we consider favor? It's very ironic that a again). winner and pipeline. We know that people There are other campuses ourselves better than the next country run by "Christians," It's ok though, we all make then change are resistant to change, but if with elections both smaller and man, because inreality we are built by thieves, would be so mistakes, and we the people DEXTER yourmind. It the same people keep making larger than ours, and it is almost only one step or situation away unforgiving. Think about the must also share in the blame. MULLINS must be nice the same mistakes.. .you get the a rarity for someone to be from being that man. number of black men that are It is partially our fault that we knowing idea. disqualified on those campuses. Listening to the radio last incarcerated, this makes me let the same people run for that you It probably wouldn't hurt Either a fine is imposed or a week, the subject offelons and wonder are we really free? elections committee unopposed have complete control over the to look at making your rules a blockade on their campaigning the workforce was discussed. Don't get me wrong; there yearafter year. student power on campus for a little easier to understand so is installed for a certain period President Barack Obama was are definitely people who de- It's also probably our fault few days, because without you that some candidates interpret of time. Is that such a bad idea? asked what could be done to serve to be behind bars. But a that we don't check you on the guys, we would never have had something one way, and others It seems a little more, oh I don't help felons who are trying to person with a blemish on their constitutional powers you so to elect the same person twice. see it differently (ex: the fliers know, right. change theirlives. The question record doesn't deserve to be frequently reference to. No one We wouldn'thave hadpeople in Barbee. People thought they If I offended anyone, I came from a man who has not called a criminal. really seems to catch on when thinking we had two Presidents could, then couldn't, then could apologize. These are just a few been introuble for 20 years, but A man robs a store in order you change the rules in-between at once, there wouldn't have again hang up fliers. Need I say suggestions. still could not find a job. When to pay his light bill and feed his situations, or says a thing when been a change inthe junior class more?) And while we're on the If you like things the way answering the question, though family. You send him to jail, you just make up a new rule presidency this fall, and some of topic ofchange, maybe updating they are (looking like elections sincere in his tone, you could which is only right because he and "verbally" announce it as these one-voteraces wouldn't be that protocol packet you're so are rigged) then fine. Do it your tell that there is not much the committed a crime. though it was written all along. nearly as suspicious. People who vehemently in love with could way. Oh, one last thing: take the president can do. 20 years of The man is released from I must admit, you guys have don't spend a dime wouldn't be fix a few things. editor-in-chief off the ballot. being a model citizen, and still jail, and cannot find a job be- this elections thing down to a disqualified for not turning in One thing in particular That's just silly. unable to find a good job is ri- cause of his record. After a diculous. It is hypocritical that while ofunsuccessfully trying we live in a country built on to do the "right" thing, eventu- dreams, but that dream is torn ally what is this man going to away ifyou make a mistake. do? Somebehaviors are learned, The system is a perpetuation while others may be inherited. of a horrid cycle that has been There is definitely a difference going on in America forever, between a person who cannot which inreality affects onetype control his actions and person ofpeople more than another. who makes an unwise decision. In fact a certain set ofrules For example the justice system have been put into place, to says that a rapist cannot be re- ensure that a people offormer habilitated, that somewhere slaves willalways stay in a cer- in the back of his mind there tain situation. theSCORE The A&T Register I ncatregister.com I Wednesday, April 8,2009 Softball team cruises Aggies exhibit versatility RUNDOWN DANIEL HENDERSON Sports Editor to eight straight BASEBALL TEAM MEAC 0VR TheA&T track and field pro- LAUREN MORGAN with a 10-8 win, UM-Eastern Shore '6-2 8-22 gram held its first of six meet- Register Reporter Hill also led the Aggies in Delaware State 3-1 11-12-1 ings at IrwinBelk track this past those games batting 4-8 with Bethune-Cookman 2-1 12-15 weekend. On Sunday afternoon, the two RBi's in the first two North Carolina A&T 3-4 7-20 not have Florida A&M 6-12 Although A&T may North Carolina A&T soft- games combined. Norfolk State 2-3 11-12 enough depth to compete for ball team won their eighth The opening game rally Coppin State 0-6 0-15 the MEAC Championship, they straight game improving to began when Carter doubled, were still able to make up for it and RBI THIS WEEK'S GAMES: 18-11 on the season. The Ag- leader Hill singled Wednesday with their quality oftalent plac- gies 6-2 win over Winston to bring her home. vs. High Point ing in various events. Salem State also marked their The Rams walked Conover, High Point, N.C. Junior Gordon Smith, the eighth straight game scoring and Larson took advantage 6:30 p.m. 2006 400-meter hurdles cham- a that overfive runs. with single to left field Saturday & Sunday pion, qualified for the East Re- Jessie Larson and Bianca brought Hill home cutting the vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore gionals.with a second place time Alsobrook led the Aggies deficit to 8-5. War Memorial Stadium of52.43, and jumped withaleap with two RBIs apiece; Larson Eventually errors tied the Friday: 1p.m. (Doubleheader) Saturday: 1p.m. of 6-feet, 10 % inches placing gained her third home run of game at eight a piece scoring second in the high jump. the season. Sasha Philpot Aggies on base, and Carter Tuesday In addition in advancing in pitched four innings and did came back to the plate to @ Winthrop these events, he also helped con- not allow ahit. She improved close the game with a two- Rock Hill, S.C. 6 p.m. tribute to A&T's men's 4x4 re- to 8-4 on the season. The run triple to give the Aggies lay team first place finish, along Winston Salem State Rams a two-run lead. with Akinwole Jordan, D-Mitri led the Aggies 2-0 before Sophomore Jennifer Luper Bouttry, and Jarrell Elliott. Lillian Bullock scored o'ff an closed the game retiring the "I am very proud of and Alsobrook RBI in the fourth Rams in order. NORTHERN DIVISION happy for Gordon," said associ- inning. In the fifth inning the This same late-game come- TEAM MEAC OVR ate track and field coach James MEAC's RBI leader Ryanne back was use in the second Morgan State 0-0 7-3 Daniels, who works with the game. UM-Eastern Shore 0-0 10-7 Hill hit a single to score Ya- Hampton 14-10 Aggie sprinters and hurdlers. hamma White, after a White Luper was used as an of- Delaware State 10-9 "He has always worked hard and single and an Ashley Carter fensive threat in the seventh Howard 13-16 been very coaehable. I believe it walk. A&T tied the game at inning, hitting a run-scoring Coppin State 6-9 is his time to execute what we 2. The single marked Hill's triple in the seventh scoring SOUTHERN DIVISION always believed he could do." 36th hit on the season. three runs and sending the TEAM MEAC OVR Aggies top The had 20 five With the bases loaded in the game out of reach for the North CarolinaA&T 18-11 finishes in total, as the men con- fifth because ofa Tangie Con- Rams. Norfolk State 10-13 tributed with 13 to the women's over walk, Ram ,pitcher Am- Philpot retired three out of Bethune-Cookman 0-0 9-23 seven. the next four batters aiding Florida A&M 0-0 9-23 ber Shore struck out the next South Carolina State 0-0 3-12 "We're not going to get two batters. A&T was able to the Lady Aggies in the vic- points on depth," said director score a walk-in-homerun af- tory, THISWEEK'S GAMES: oftrack and field programs Roy ter Shore walked Alsobrook. The Lady Aggies will travel Saturday& Sunday Thompson about the upcom- PHOTO BY KENNETH HAWKINS • THE A&TREGISTER to Florida A&M this week- @ Florida A&M The Aggies would score Tallahassee, Fla. ing MEAC Outdoor Track and AKINWOLE JORDANhelped the their firstplace finish the men'srelay to on Aggies in in 4x400 meter race again after a pitch struck end take the Lady Rat- Saturday: 1p.m. (Doubleheader) Field Championships held at Sauturdayafternoon. Aurora Baker which gave tlers in'a two-game series. Sunday: Noon Irwin Belk Track April 30-May A&T a 4-2 lead. To secure They will play a game on 2. "We have to make sure if we The women also helped the triple jump. the game the Aggie's Larson Saturday at 1 p.m. followed have someone who is talented proveThompson's theory ofhis Jerrine Foster and Kather- added a two-run homer in the by a Sunday's matchup at enough to finish first or second, team true. ine Forrester both place in the seventh. noon. NEWS& they need to finish first or sec- Senior Brittany Dixson fin- women's shot put with 47-feet, Prior to the Lady Aggies se- The Ladies willreturn home ond. One thing about not having ished second in the women's 9-inch, and 44-feet, 6 1-4 inch ries concluding sweep, they to face UNC Greensboro next NOTES a lot of depth is that you can't long jumpand the women's tri- throws respectively. knocked off the Rams in a Wednesday at 2 p.m before afford to make mistakes. We ple jump. Her jumps included Forrester also place fourth in 8-2 stomping, right after they they get a week in a half off must a with to BASEBALL The North Carolina A&T minimize ourmistakes and 19-feet in the long jump and the discus her career best used a seven run seventh in- continue conference play team a maximize on our great talent." baseball suffered 9-3,11-1 double leap of40-feet, 3-1/4 inches in throw of 135-feet, 9-inches. ning rally to open the series on April 25th. header sweep thispast weekend at War Memorial Stadium.

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NCAA BASKETBALL CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina saved the last dance for Danny Green. The Carolina blue-clad crowd prodded him, and "Jump Around" blared from the speak- ers in his honor. So, just as he did before four seasons' worth of tip-offs at the Smith Center, the senior shook his hips, dangled his arms and cut loose one last time. Whoopit up, Tar Heels, you broughtanother NCAA championshiptrophyback to campus.

Want to write for Just *1 the pays first AWARD the PHOTO HAWKINS REGISTER BY KENNETH • AYE BATTER! Aggiesstrike outin double-headeragainst theWildcats of Bethune Cookman University. WINNING nth's rent! Aggies struggle in home A&T ck) REGISTER? double-header Apps for DANIEL HENDERSON Macklin's first inning homerun Sports Editor The game remained 1-0 next years through three innings until the The Aggies baseball team top ofthe fourth inning when could not surge enough A&T had trouble at the mound, editorial firepower to overcome Starting freshman Bethune-Cookman's pitching as pitcher Blaine McCraw the Wildcats completed a two- struggled walkingfive batters and staff game series sweep Saturday with two resulting in runs that www.securcare ■ com afternoon on an 11-1 victory. would give the Wildcats the positions 3730 W Wendover Ave A&T faced one ofthe lead 2-1 toughest pitchers ithas seen all Afterthe second score, Greensboro, NC 27407 season after Junior Ali Simpson leadoff batter Acevedo Brooks struck out ten batters through hit a grand slam increasing the will be 336-855-0428 six innings. deficit to 6-2. not Please bring in this ad to take advantage of our offer. The only run theAggies A&T did score again were able to'gain came in the until the bottom ofthe seventh available fifth inning when a leadoff inning on a homerun by junior single from Eric Chiz was outfielderGeorge Hines that brought home by James decreased the deficit 6-4. on Monday, Howard's RBI. The Aggies finished the In the first game ofthe doubleheader with tentotal doubleheader, A&T suffered a hits. Apr. 13. 9-3 loss after jumping offto an Macklin led all A&T hitters early 1-0 lead on junior Xavier batting .500 with ahomerun. CEI IJj The A&T Register | ncatregister.com I Wednesday, April 8,20 More photos MOVIE REVIEWrTHE HAUNTING IN CONNETICUT of Greek Probate The Haunting in Connecticut is a real scream CHELSEA KING The A&T Register's Contributor guide to what's going When the house you have just rent- on this week in arts ed has a dank, creepy basement with a mysterious door to a room ofunknown and entertainment. purpose, and on top of that it was pre- viously used for necromancy, would you still live in it? Probably not. How- ever, "The Haunting of Connecticut," which is based on a true story, follows the Campbell family who moves into a rental home so they can put their eldest son, who is cancer-stricken, closer to the clinic where he is receiving experi- mental treatment. Constrained between economic real- ities and difficult emotional truths, they stayput even after discovering thattheir new house was a former mortuary with horror flick, it may come to a slight a dark Matt history. Naturally, likes the disappointment that it is only a con- OBSERVE REPORT starring idea of his bedroom being in the base- ventional storyline but will find that it Seth Rogen, Ray Liotta, ment. He likes it a little less when he is definitely a flick that will give you begins experiencing radical behavioral a good scare. "The Haunting in Con- Michael Pena, Anna Faris, shifts and visions begin to appear sug- necticut" is definitely a must-see horror Dan Ba"kkedahl and Jesse gesting a creepy presence in the myste- movie for those who has been waitingto Plemons is in theaters Friday. riously sealed-up room next door. see a horror flick that creeps you out. It This film is about head of Since he is the first one being targeted forces youto think twice before moving security Ronnie Barnhardt by this strange phenomenon, he is seen into a genuinely nice house that PHOTO BY KENNETH HAWKINS REGISTER seems (Seth Rogen) at Forest Ridge • upon his family as being crazy and is too good to be true and an THE BOW finding hon- Mall seizes the opportunity AND SHIELD The Zeta Chapter of lota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. death-marching in toreveal the 2009 spring initi- eventually diagnosed with schizophre- estrealtor. to ates at Corbett Gymnasium. nia. Soon, the experiences spread to the showcase his underappreci- rest ofthe family and it becomes worse. ated law enforcement talents Meanwhile, Mart's sister Wendy, along Oracle on a grand scale record. with younger brother Billy and niece -A.T. Mary, have literally stumbledupon a se- cret stash ofphotographs and a tin box full of eye-lid trimmings. Some really scary things happen, and it comes down to Matt to save his family from ghosts ofthe past. The film, from first-time feature director Peter Cornwell, delivers some genuinely grisly imagery and a slew of ectoplasm. Even though the grisly im- ages on the previews might have you jumping out ofyour seats to go see this

CASSANDRA WILSON the Grammy award winning jazz singer debuts her latest al- E. Gywnn Dancers present bum'Closer To You - The Pop Side' in stores everywhere. You may have recognized her unique voice from covers of fundraising spring concert U2, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and more.

NOMA VILANE ten had rapid movements and an energy Contributor that captivated the audience. TheAfrican and the Jamaican dances Tfiis past Saturday, the E. Gwynn were based on actual traditional dances -A.T Dancers presented their spring per- that are performed. They didn't use formance entitled "Preserving His- the stereotypical movements that are PHOTO BY KENNETH HAWKINS -REGISTER tory: Dream Believe Strive Achieve... popularized in music videos or on tele- Dance." The show up with vision. DEVASTATING DIVA TheAlpha Mu Chapter ofDelta SigmaTheta Sorority, Inc. attheirprobate toreveal the new 2009 initi- opened The Jamaican piece was true to atesat Corbett Gymnasium. sounds ofAfrican drums. As they went modernized traditional Jamaican dance to the stage, the E. Gwynn drummers, moves that are popular in Kingston. dressed in African costumes, set the Then the track ofLuther Vandross' mood for the performance to come. "Dance With My Father" played for the Thefirst piece was named "Harvest" dance. The piece was created for Chan- and. it was based on a traditional West cellor Battle's Installation in April of African dance. From the beginning, 2007. Eleanor Gwynn spoke about how -the energy onstage was incredible. The Chancellor Battle was a big supporter of costumes and the music helped to get theArts and how he had donated money the audience engaged in the dance. The for scholarships totaling $22,000 for costumes stood out and aided in the tell- dance. TwoA&T students inthe perfor- ing the story. mance, Jeremy Sims and Courtney Key, PAN- HELLENIC STEP Eleanor Gwynn introduced each received scholarships. SHOW will take place at piece. She also informed the audience After the dance, "Images of My the Greensboro Coliseum on that all ofthe dancers rehearsed 6 days Father," the E. Gywnn drummers took Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets are a week and worked out to stay in shape center stage and impressed the audience $12.50 for students and $20 to maintain the pace ofthe dances for with their performance. the day of for everyone the entire performance. At the end of the last event performance, at the Brown Ticket Office. The dance performance used a va- the E. Gwynn Dancers received a well riety ofmethods, including images, in deserved standing ovation. The host of Friday's event several ofthe pieces to further bring out The reception that followed after will be 106 and Parks Ter- emotions. A powerful poem, written for the concert in Dudley had refresh- rence J also a A&T alum. the dance, "For All Black Men," was ments. People reflected on the concert Arrive early for good seats read; evoking strong emotions from while enjoying the food. On the sec- the crowd. A slide show ofBlack males ond floor, the auction took place. The -D.M was shown and then the actual dance items ranged in bidding prices from $5 began. to around $500. The auction included In a couple ofpieces, the drums add- items such as hand-made jewelry, fur- ed to the traditional feel of the piece, niture and paintings. There was even a while in other cases, tracks relating to small replica ofthe mural inside ofthe the dance were played. The pieces of- Union.

PHOTO BY LEROY MIKELL -REGISTER COLD IVY TheAlpha Phi chapter ofAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., mimic their yard brotherstheAlpha Phi Alpha.

MISS A&T PROM will be 1. Is it just me or did the whole campus just cross last week? 2. Speaking of probates did you see the any of held at the Memorial Stu- dent Union on Wednesday the joints on Wednesday? 3. Shouldn't the nursing sorority be allowed to haze? 4. Don't they have Neosporin on ' deck? 5. Could they get extra credit for good at 7p.m. Presented by SGA beside manner? 6. Have they even elected a SGA president yet? come celebrate with Miss 7. Didn't more students show up for the probates then the SGA run off? 8. How many people missed class for pro- A&T. This event will be free bates? 9. Why? 10. Why does senoritis hit you your sophomore year? 11.Isn't crossing suppose to be a secret? of charge and is open to all 12. So what's up with the psychic friends getting the right number ballons? 13. Doesn't Ciara's new video come students. Tell your friends and off like 80's porn? 14. How many people are gonna try one of her moves on that twin size in the suites? 15. Don't classmates as this event will you wish you were a Tar Heel? 16. You didn't have the grades either huh? 17. Don't you wish our men's team go down in the history books. - D.M. was just as good? 18. How would we celebrate? 19.Free wing night at the sit in? 20. Bring your own plates?