GHOE Fall 2023 Print Edition

Contents

4-5 theYARD

7-8 theWORD

12 Chancellor’s Letter

14-16 theCULTURE

18-19 theSCENE

20-21 theSCORE

23 Meet the staff

About the GHOE edition

Production of this year’s GHOE print edition was done by The A&T Register staff.

Students wrote stories and created the layout specifications for this publication.

The A&T Register is the award-winning newspaper and website of record for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The newsroom is located in General Classroom Building 328.

Email: atregister@ncat.edu

Editor-in-Chief: Rosegalie Cineus

Managing Editor: Kamryn Jackson

Senior Editor: Kaila Collier

Editors/Reporters: Mattie Moore, Aniya Misher, Dasia Williams, KaJuan Durer, Shemaiah Thomas, Steven Mattherws, Gabby Heyward, Tatjana

Sowell, Michael Cartwright, Caulin Avery, Aniyah Beck, Ashton Griffith, Nicole Neal, Haley Pender, Jasmine Moore, Gabby Howard, Maya Barber

Photographers: Pedro Dudley Jr., Armani Ross, Jmya Frazier, Kaiya

Douglas

Social Media: Teren McNeill

Digital Media Producer: Gabriel Woodard

Interim Adviser: Jennifer Fernandez

A day out with Aggies

photos by Jmya Frazier

Aggies enjoy a day outside.

100 Collegiate Women gathering.

Students attend event on campus.

DJ prepares for student event.

Students sit together for some painting.

Students show off their arts and crafts.

Students weigh in on GHOE safety

By Gabrielle Heyward, theYARD Editor

As N.C A&T prepares for the greatest season of the year, homecoming, students and alumni are wondering what measures will be taken to ensure safety.

Recently, another historically black university, Morgan State University, canceled their homecoming festivities after a shooting incident left students injured on campus.

Just last year, A&T student Kaneycha Turner was killed in a deadly shooting near campus.

Junior journalism and mass communication student and Humans First president, Re’Onna Vines wants to encourage students to stay safe this year through her organization that works very closely with the University Police Department.

“We are hosting a GHOE safe vigil in front of the reflection pool. We are going to set up a campus wide prayer and give out resources for safety. We will also be doing a social media campaign that will give more resources and contact points, a week prior to homecoming,” Vines said.

Some tips Vines recommends for students is:

1. Stay in groups, stay with the people you came with, don’t break off from the group for no reason.

2. Don’t fall for any schemes, people might try to get in your dorms.

3. Don’t drink and drive.

4. Don’t go to publicly addressed locations that are not secured.

5. Don’t go to impromptu house parties.

6. Don’t invite strangers into

your dorm.

Students can also download the NCAT safe zone app that will give direct access to quickly call emergency services as well as anonymously report incidents.

The UPD is taking proactive safety measures to ensure the safety of students during the week of homecoming. Some of these measures include more patrol officers, more safety cameras and an increase of patrol and police presence during the week.

Students are encouraged to make sure they stay hydrated and rest well during the week as well as making sure to eat.

In the event of an emergency, AggieAlerts will be sent via email and text messages to all students and those registered.

Sophomore civil engineering student, Noah Gabriel, is anticipating his second homecoming to be better than the first and has learned a few lessons that he thinks all stu-

dents should use.

“I am going to be making sure my phone is charged, at least three people will have my location and even while having fun I still watch my back and make sure everything is still safe. If I have a bad feeling about a party I will leave or don’t go at all,” Gabriel shared.

Gabriel also gave tips for the homecoming concert that will take place during the week, and advised students to leave early to avoid traffic and other incidents.

Some tips Gabriel added that students should also take:

1. Make sure if you go out that your phone is charged up and to be hydrated.

2. Do not go anywhere you feel is not safe.

3. Don’t be pressured to try drinking or drugs, you can still have fun sober.

4. And don’t go anywhere alone

with someone you don’t know.

5. Lastly, wear comfortable shoes. You don’t mind getting dirty, no one is looking at your shoes at parties.

As the anticipation for homecoming increases, students should follow these tips to remain safe during the week.

photo from NCAT UPD

GHOE: Countdown to a Candid Event

By Michael Cartwright, theYARD Reporter

There’s no homecoming like the greatest one on earth. Over 13,000 students and alumni will attend the highly anticipated Greatest Homecoming on Earth (GHOE) at N.C. A&T.

As A&T students, alumni and others come to campus to celebrate homecoming, here is a lineup of events you can catch during the week.

Coronation

GHOE has a series of events and the coronation of Mister and Miss A&T kicks off the jam-packed week of festivities. It is a chance to see our friends, classmates and A&T community walk in honor with their positions as Miss and Mister.

The Miss and Mister of each organization will walk and display their best gown or suit and wave and smile. Immediately after, the Student Government Association royal court will be crowned.

The moment worth waiting for is the crowning of Mister A&T, Marcus Scott Jr. and Miss A&T, Torree Theodore. Their parents, siblings and closest friends will have the chance to wish them both well wishes towards their reign.

The coronation will occur on Sunday, Oct. 28.

Costume Party

The following day is the homecoming costume party at 9 p.m. Students will showcase their spooky and stylish costumes in the spirit of Halloween.

First-year students, in particular, are excited about their first on-campus party during homecoming, hoping it will be everything they imagine.

“I’ve heard so many good things about A&T’s homecoming,” said Alyssa Hammons, a freshman kinesiology student. “I’m most excited about the costume party. I hope it is as fun as any other party I’ve been to, but this time it’s GHOE.”

The costume party will be Monday, Oct. 30 in Corbett Sports Center.

Fashion Show

Tuesday is the day of the famed fashion show. Students will attend to watch each model put on for their organization. As A&T is known for being a “drip or drown university,” students must come at their best.

This year’s fashion show theme is “Aggies At the Met: Through the Elements.”

“I feel like the fashion show is the kickoff of GHOE,” says Mya Harris, a senior fashion merchandise and design student. A&T is a drip or drown university, so this is our chance to showcase it.”

The fashion show will be Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. at Corbett Sports Center.

Pep Rally

The pep rally is the kickoff to the weekend festivities, such as the football game, the step show, the hip-hop concert and the gospel concert.

The pep rally consists of A&T’s band, the Blue and Gold Marching Machine, the A&T cheerleaders, a DJ and a special guest.

A&T students are excited about the special guest and even speculate who it could be.

“Honestly, I hope it’s Latto,” said Trinity Wesley, a senior liberal studies student.

“I know she performed at Southern University’s homecoming. Hopefully, she’ll make her way here too.”

The pep rally is Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m. in Corbett Sports Center.

Step Show

The weekend starts with the “Step Yo Game Up” step show in Greensboro Coliseum. The Divine Nine fraternities and sororities will be competing for the grand title of the step show champion.

Spring 2023 initiate of the Eta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Jeremy Gibson, expressed his excitement about participating in the step show. The Sigmas won the step show last year, and look to

repeat as champions.

“I am truly excited to be a part of the step team,” Gibson said. “While we are looking to defend our crown as step show champions from a year ago, we know that we must stay focused and take every day one day at a time until show day.”

The fraternities participating include Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Inc., and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America.

The sororities participating in the step show are Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta, Inc., and Tau Beta Sigma Honorary Band Sorority, Inc.

The step show will occur at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the Greensboro Coliseum.

Homecoming Saturday: Parade, Game and Concert

Arguably one of the biggest days during GHOE, Saturday, consists of a homecoming parade featuring executive student leaders from the Student Government Association (SGA), Residence Hall Association (RHA) and the Council of Presidents (COP).

Following that, the highly anticipated homecoming football game starts promptly at 1:00 p.m. The Aggies will take on the Towson Tigers at Truist Stadium.

For students who didn’t get tickets for the football game, they can enjoy the tailgate all day. You can expect great food, music, and vibes down Market Street and at the Divine Nine plots.

Around 6 p.m., guests can head to the Greensboro Coliseum for the homecoming concert.

The concert lineup features Grammynominated artists Lil Durk and Summer Walker as headliners, with additional performances by Flo Milli, Coco Jones and YTB Fatt.

While some students will attend the home-

coming concert, alumni will spend their time at the Koury Convention Center listening to R&B legend Charlie Wilson.

Gospel Concert

To prepare for your snap back to reality, give it to God that Sunday. “A Come to Jesus Meeting” gospel concert will take place starring Erica Campbell and Travis Greene, with special guest Pastor Mike Jr.

“The gospel concert is a show that everyone can enjoy and leave not only having a good time but hopefully [with] their lives changed,” said Joshua Gardner, a senior supply chain management student and member of A&T’s gospel choir.

Seniors are eager to experience their last GHOE as an undergraduate season.

“As a senior, this will be my last GHOE concert with the gospel choir, so I’m excited to go out with a bang, and hopefully, one of the artists invites us back on the stage with them,” Gardner says.

The gospel concert will be Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum

The remainder of available student tickets for the student events and the gospel concert can be found on A&T’s student ticket hub at ticket return. General admission tickets can be found on Ticketmaster.

Kickin’ it with A&T

photos by Pedro Dudley Jr.

Pose for the camera!

Y2K vibes.

Say cheese!

Peace out!

Kissy face!

Party vibes!

GHOE fits on a budget

By Shemaiah Thomas, theWord Reporter

The week of the greatest homecoming on earth here at N.C. A&T is a time where many students take great pride in the outfits they plan to wear. Each day of G.H.O.E. is another day to take pictures and allow everyone to see how great each other looks.

Looking good and showing off does not have to be expensive, though. Some low-priced websites and stores can offer cute and fly outfits without using all of a student’s refund check.

Bailey Boone, a sophomore marketing student carries a great sense of pride when it comes to leaving the house in a nice outfit.

“Coming outside in nice outfits is one of the best parts of G.H.O.E, you get to create new memories with new people and take pictures, and it’s important you look and feel your best. I personally don’t feel good when I don’t look good,” Boone said.

Online shopping gives people the opportunity to find clothes for a low price and get them delivered straight to their home. Websites like Shein, an online clothing store, have overtaken the world over the last few years.

With the website always having sales and many different coupons to apply to the overall total, it is a cheap and accessible way to get a few outfits on a low budget; with the current sales being 10% off on orders $49+, 15% off on orders $89+ and 20% off on $169+.

Shein is not only an affordable website but it is also fairly easy to use. Nia Bell, a second year architectural engineering student, says she has found the perfect method to shop on Shein.

“First I go on Pinterest and search up Shein outfits, and different layouts and clothes come up. From there I take the name of the clothing items and search for them directly in the Shein search engine.”

Shein is not the only online shopping site with cute and affordable clothing. Pretty Little Thing is another website, and their clothes cater more to women.

The site consists of fast fashion pieces, and they are known for their matching sets and bodysuits; they have up to 60% off sales. They also offer deals to new customers with a 10% coupon and even a 5% discount for college students.

From cute outfits to Halloween customs, Pretty Little Thing has plenty to offer to any and everyone.

Shopping online is one of many ways to find clothes fast and cheap. Many of the department stores in the Friendly Center here in Greensboro also have clothing for budget prices.

While department stores might remind many students of forced shopping trips with their families, they each offer their own hidden gems.

Ross’s slogan is Dress for Less, and their clearance racks have some of the best clothes for the best prices. Some other retail stores students can check out are H&M, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and Rainbow.

Isaiah Beamon, a second year accounting and finance student says that he learned all his best department store skills from shopping a lot with his mother.

“Clearance racks are your best friend, and it takes patience to

find the perfect outfit. You may be in one store for hours.” Beamon said.

Shopping from these stores is one way for students to shop for G.H.O.E. The Greensboro area also has many thrift stores and Goodwill locations to shop from.

Purchasing clothes from a thrift store allows students to find items that can be unique and start their own fashion trends. These discounted stores have clothes for as low as $1 to $2.

Thrifting is not only cheap, but it is excellent for the environment; shopping at thrift stores requires a lot of patience to find the most fabulous outfits.

Students, faculty, alumni, and even those who have never gone or plan on going to A&T, look forward to G.H.O.E. all year long.

Many of them want to look their best, and of course, they want to do it on a budget. These options allow everyone to do both and enjoy one of the best weeks of the year.

Is GHOE Fun Anymore?

By KaJuan Durer theWORD Editor

The greatest homecoming on earth (GHOE) is an event every student, alum and visitor looks forward to during the fall semester.

From the concerts to the campus wide events hosted by the university, during the week-long festivities you’re bound to make memories. But in this new year and age of homecoming we begin to wonder if it is fun anymore.

Concert Line-Ups

N.C. A&T is known for casting top-tier artists for its gospel and hip-hop concerts from Kirk Franklin, Outkast, Rick Ross, Kelly Rowland, Lil Wayne, T.I., Nicki Minaj and Drake.

In light of A&T’s most recent homecoming artists they’ve still been up to par, providing lifetime experiences for students and alumni, but students believe the artists that A&T casts’ can be better.

“I hate it,” said Heaven Wiley, a senior human nutrition student. “I feel that the whole line-up is randomly chosen. We need a true North Carolina artist, I don’t see why J-Cole couldn’t have been in the line-up.”

North Carolina has produced many well-known artists diverse within all genres of music. Sure A&T has a majority of black students, but not all black students listen to just hip hop/rap.

The diversity of artists is lacking in this new age of casting artists, but then again the selection of those artists are up to the votes of the students, budget and the availability of said artist.

Events and Activities

It’s a great thing that A&T pro-

vides and creates events for students to participate and engage in during the week of homecoming.

The fashion show, pep rally and step show are among the list of popular events that students attend, but the fact that they’re popular is where it gets tricky.

With almost 14,000 students attending the institution it would be impossible to say A&T can accommodate a ticket to each event for each student.

A number of students miss out on events mainly because tickets have sold out much quicker than ever before.

“I feel like I can’t get the full GHOE experience because I can’t get a ticket,” said Brooklyn Hodge, a junior business management student.

There’s always a saying that you have to be fast when getting A&T tickets, but how is that possible when some students are in class at the time tickets are dropped.

Campus events are provided with security and protection which gives students peace of mind when attending them.

It’s unlikely to get that same experience by going to off-campus homecoming house parties.

Security & Safety Issues

Safety at A&T during homecoming is one of the most important things needed to fully enjoy the experience.

In recent homecomings, students at A&T have been led to grieve at the loss of a student(s) during the experience.

Back in 2018 A&T announced the increase in security to create a

safer homecoming.

This past August, Chancellor Harold Martin sent a campus-wide email stating that A&T has implemented a new drone security system and enhanced the number of law enforcement and security officers on campus.

They also introduced a new safety app providing notifications of law enforcement and emergency assistance.

With safety as one of the biggest concerns, many students feel annoyed by locals in Greensboro attending events meant for just students.

“Locals are a liability,” said J’Shaun Willis-Young, a senior marketing student. “They are known for being too rowdy, so we know as students when they come they bring that type of energy with them.”

Writer’s Take

As a student that’s experienced most of their years in college I feel that the presence of locals takes away from the homecoming experience.

I understand that A&T is a popular school, but with all of the money we receive, a system needs to be put in place to restrict the attendance of non-A&T students, which in my opinion would limit the amount of violence we experience while here.

The problem isn’t caused by the students. Realistically we’re all here to maintain our degrees while having some fun to maximize the experience.

Homecoming is still somewhat fun in my opinion, but if problems surrounding the security aren’t combated I predict the iconic name “GHOE” will lose its fame and excitement.

The Chancellor’s Letter

Accquired by Kaila Collier, Senior Editor

Dear Aggies,

Welcome home for the 2023 edition of the Greatest Homecoming on Earth!

Whether you’re an alumnus returning once again for this major annual highlight of the North Carolina A&T academic year or a new first-year student experiencing GHOE for the first time, there will be lots of special events, exciting gatherings and opportunities to make memories for a lifetime.

This is a particularly special homecoming for me, as it is the last one that I’ll enjoy as chancellor of our university. I’ve been coming to homecoming since I was a teenager.

As I look back on all the many celebrations since then, I think of where North Carolina A&T was at each of them, as well as where I was, personally.

After I earned my bachelor’s and master’s degrees at A&T, each homecoming provided an opportunity for my wife, Davida, and I to reconnect with former classmates and friends whose lives and careers had taken them elsewhere.

When I joined the A&T faculty, after earning my doctoral degree at Virginia Tech, I had the great joy of teaching students who were experiencing homecoming, matriculating through the university and later, coming back to A&T as alumni themselves.

Truly, I have experienced this nationally prominent event through many lenses, each and every one of them special to me.

It’s hard to isolate one part of homecoming that is my favorite

out of what is always a jampacked week. But, if I had to choose, it would be that moment at the homecoming game, just prior to the opening kickoff.

The stands are filled with loudand-proud Aggies, dressed in their best A&T gear, ready to cheer on our football team, and in that moment of great hope and anticipation, we are united in our love and enthusiasm for this university.

There are few opportunities in life that bring together people from different communities and points in their personal experiences with as much heartfelt commitment and passion as we see at homecoming.

One of my favorite game-time traditions is to ring a cowbell that I keep on hand every time the Aggies score.

At that pre-kickoff moment, I envision getting to ring it again and again, as we collectively cheer our team to victory.

As I look back over the past 14 years, I sometimes think back to the changes between 2009, when I accepted the chancellorship, and today.

There were 3,200 fewer students enrolled here then, and many of the academic programs, as well as some of our colleges and schools, had not yet been created.

Structures now iconic on our campus – the Deese Clock Tower, the Student Center and the Engineering Research and Innovation Complex, to name three – were not yet a gleam in anyone’s eye.

We were producing 1,700 graduates each year, compared to the 2,543 A&T students who

earned their degrees in 2022-23. So much has changed, virtually all of it for the better.

In addition to those major shifts across our campus, what really stands out to me is the growing story of alumni achievement and Aggie excellence.

Our students have repeatedly distinguished themselves as top scholars, winning Fulbright awards and NSF Graduate Research Fellowships and being named scholars in the prestigious Goldwater, Truman, Rangel, Apple HBCU, Gilman, MarshallMotley, Pickering and White House HBCU programs.

They’ve come out on top of national competitions from the Kennedy Center American College Theater awards to the Moguls in the Making Business Pitch Competition to the GM/ SAE AutoDrive Challenge. And as student athletes, they’ve won an impressive cache of national and conference titles, as well as Olympic gold medals.

More than ever, they also have gone on to prominent success after their university careers. Michael Regan ’98 is administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the first Black man ever to hold that Cabinet-level post.

Lynn Perry Wooten ’88 and Tomikia P. LeGrande ’03 serve as presidents, respectively, of Simmons University and Prairie View A&M. U.S. Rep. Alma Adams ’69, ’72 has been in Congress since 2014 and is the founder of the HBCU Caucus, while U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson ’88 now proudly represents Illinois’ First District.

Willie Deese ’77 became executive vice president of the

multi-national Merck & Co. pharmaceutical corporation, while entrepreneur Janice BryantHowroyd is the founder and CEO of ActOne Group.

Student athletes such as Tarik Cohen ’18, Brandon Parker ’17, Darryl Johnson ’19, Mac McCain ’19 and Ricky Lee II ’23 all went on to play in the NFL.

Terrence J ’04 won an Academy Award, while Kevin Wilson Jr. ’11 was nominated for an Oscar. In profession after profession, Aggie success is abundant.

As my tenure as chancellor draws to a close, that is what means the most to me: The power that our university has shown, generation after generation, to transform the lives of our students and set them on certain paths toward lives of meaning and impact.

It has been the great honor of my life to watch that transformation in the lives of many thousands of students and to witness their success as graduates.

And that is what makes our homecoming the greatest on earth, that it draws those alumni back to their alma mater, time and again, to celebrate their successes and unite in rooting for the success of alumni-to-be.

Davida and I will especially savor this last homecoming as chancellor and First Lady, but we’ll look forward to continuing to take part in GHOE for many, many years to come.

In Aggie Pride,

Harold L. Martin, Sr. Chancellor

The reign of a chancellor Exclusive

Chancellor and Mrs. Martin hold the MEAC Championship trophy aloft at GHOE 2017 after beating Delaware State 44-3.

Chancellor Martin with Trustees Tim King and Joe Parker at the N.C. A&T Golf Classic.

Chancellor Martin and Provost Tonya Smith-Jackson present the Velma R. Speight Young Alumni Award to alumna Dr. Ashley.

The Martins on stage with Mr. and Miss A&T during 2021 Coronation ceremonies.

Chancellor Martin and the Rev. Jesse Jackson at the 2017 Alumni Concert featuring Patti LaBelle

Chancellor Martin speaking at 2021 Fall Convocation, a tradition each year during homecoming week.

photos from University

Jos The Creative: The Creative Genius behind the GHOE Collection

By Dasia Williams, theCULTURE Reporter

Joselyn Forbes, a senior computer graphics technology student, is revolutionizing how N.C. A&T students look at art by creating unique apparel that keeps the students in style – especially during the most anticipated time of the year, homecoming.

In a world where art is often unrepresented and unappreciated, Forbes is lucky to have gotten her creativity from her supportive parents, who inspired her to dream big.

Her father, an A&T alumnus himself, always dreamed of starting a business, so when his daughter expressed her interest in entrepreneurship in the arts, he was delighted to guide her through the process.

Forbes took a leap of faith when she knew she had her parents’ support and started her first business, Sprinkles of Creation, in 2013.

“I had a hobby of making jewelry and clay charms that were often dessert-themed. I first sold them to friends and family, then my dad motivated me to sell them at local craft fairs,” Forbes said. “In 2020, my dad helped me set up the domain for my website, and in the fall of 2021, I put my first pieces of clothing up for sale.”

Forbes’ 2023 homecoming collection, which consists of vintage A&T designs, has impacted students by making them comfortable, affordable, and stylish.

Kennedy Crawford, a senior health service student, believes her business gives students like her something to cherish for many years.

“Joeslyn’s products are very creative and show the true definition of Aggie pride. The clothing she designs allows A&T students to create college memories through clothing, and I look forward to purchasing more items,” Crawford said.

As someone who appreciates vintage clothing and its authen-

ticity, Daniel Ward, a senior multimedia journalism student, purchased apparel from her collection last year and plans to continue to do so.

“I think her business has been impactful regarding how art is appreciated on campus and has exceptional integrity,” Ward said. “I have a crewneck sweatshirt from her vintage 2022 GHOE collection and plan to purchase from the new collection.”

Erica Funderbunk, a senior

graphic design student, appreciates Forbes’ uniqueness and her willingness to appeal to students in a way that isn’t stale but inspiring and fresh.

“I love how unique her products are because some HBCU and A&T gear feels basic and repetitive,” Funderbunk said. “Her other products are so uplifting; she created tote bags for women’s month with positive quotes and an affirmation candle collection, and I haven’t seen any student brands do that.”

As a fourth-generation Aggie, Forbes has seen and borrowed an abundance of A&T merchandise, so she knew she wanted to continue to craft unique clothing that can serve as a time capsule for students that they can look back on and pass down to future generations.

“It’s hard for me to believe that my work has impacted so many A&T students because I have imposter syndrome,” Forbes said. “ I get excited whenever I see someone wearing my merchandise because they give people a sense of nostalgia and familiarity, which is my goal.”

Forbes’ 2023 GHOE Collection is now available, and the last day to purchase is Oct. 28 at 11 p.m.

The baseball jersey designs will be available on Oct. 7 at 12 p.m. Keep up with her designs and GHOE collection on Instagram @joselynforbes.

Take a look into N.C. A&T history with The University Archives

By Mattie Moore, theCULTURE Editor

Historically Black colleges and universities are known for their rich legacies. In 1891, N.C. A&T’s history began and the university archives center on campus is responsible for preserving that history and keeping it alive.

The University Archives is located on the second floor of Bluford Library and is home to the historical records and pictures of the university and surrounding Triad area.

James R. Stewart, Jr. is the archives and special collections librarian and is in charge of managing the collection of priceless artifacts.

Lee Love, is the university archives specialist and described how the reading room holds a wealth of information.

“There is a wide variety here. For example, we have a very old copy of the Bible. Part of the school sits on the former property of a religious school. It’s in Latin and we believe it may have come from there in the 1600s,” Love said.

Artifacts from many notable historical events can be found in the archives reading room. The four A&T students (The A&T Four) who organized the sit-in at Woolworth’s in downtown Greensboro were a main topic of local news in the civil rights era and many of those news stories can still be found in the archives.

Researchers not affiliated with the university often make a

stop at the library to gain a better understanding of the Greensboro area. These professionals often use the center as a point of reference of The A&T Four and the local public school system.

In addition to local news, student news artifacts are also available for reference. The A&T Register dates back to the early years of the university. Student writers began reporting on current events and issues affecting the student body in the early 20th century.

“Due to the material of the newspaper, we are missing some of the earlier copies of the A&T Register, it deteriorates so quickly and is a disposable medium. However, as we get to more recent years we have most of those available,” Love said.

Copies of the defunct year-

book, Ayantee, can also be found through the University Archives. Copies are available from its start in 1939 and from 1946 through 2013.

Zion Porter, a senior journalism and mass communication student said he is thankful for the Archives and appreciates learning small facts about the university.

“Through visiting the archives I have learned even more about our school’s history. I love how we as an HBCU started at the same time as UNCG and now have grown to be the largest public HBCU ever,” Porter said.

Resources are available for all students; graduate students especially find the reading room useful when writing their thesis and dissertations to complete

their degree.

“Many students think this room is a secret, it’s not and we want you to visit,” Love said.

The University Archives is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but it is best to make an appointment to ensure a staff member is available. The archive specialists are also able to pull specific materials for patrons who make an appointment.

Most of the collections housed in Bluford have also been digitized for easier access and can be found on the University Archives page of the university’s website.

Inquiries can be sent via email to libraryarchives@ncat.edu or by calling 336-285-4176.

Continuing the Legacy: Third-Generation Aggies

By Mattie Moore, theCulture Section Editor and Aniya Misher, The Culture Co-Lead Reporter

For many students, college is a place to create their own path and start something new. However, at N.C. A&T, some students are following a tradition and continuing a generational legacy.

Erica Funderburk: Designing Her Destiny

Following the steps of her dad and grandfather, Erica Funderburk, a senior graphic design technology student, is a third-generation Aggie.

In fact, her father is a two-time graduate from A&T with his bachelor’s degree in earth and environmental science and master’s degree in social and environmental science.

Creativity is a large part of the university’s culture and students go all out during homecoming season. As a graphic design student, Funderburk uses this to her advantage with her business, @

designedby.ejf on Instagram.

“I have my own business where I do freelance work and photography, and I’ve been able to grow a lot of my portfolio because of students wanting to work with me,” Funderburk explained. “Expanding my skill sets and making connections definitely grew my passion for design and confirmed that this is where I’m supposed to be. I’m in the right place at the right time.”

On campus, Funderburk is the content creator for the Council of Presidents, the co-president for the Aggies Artist Alliance, the historian for Triad Aggies, a National Society of Leadership and Success inductee and a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.

Taylor Scott: Aggie Blood Runs Deep

From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Tayler Scott also contin-

ues her family’s legacy of attending A&T.

Her grandparents, aunts and mother are all alumni of the university, so deciding to become an Aggie was an easy choice.

“My aunt that went here was also a biology major,” said Scott, a third-generation Aggie sophomore biology student. “She made me feel warm and welcome and was also in TriBeta.”

TriBeta, or the Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honors Society, is an honors and professional organization for students studying biological sciences.

While on campus, Scott also volunteers at The Aggie Source and is a member of the Undergraduate Student National Dental Association.

A&T was the only college Scott applied to and this past academic school year was Scott’s first homecoming experience as a student.

“It was a very surreal moment being able to take pictures with my family,” she said. “Having those moments with your family and experiencing the same things they experienced was something I won’t take for granted.”

Tayler Scott with her grandfather.

Their legacy at Aggieland

As students reach homecoming season, it is inevitable to think about their legacy after leaving Aggieland.

“I really attach being an Aggie to being a part of a bigger legacy that’s beyond myself,” said Funderburk. “I am now a part of a longer line of legacy. I may have a kid or grandchild that may go here, but while I’m here, I will make it my own.”

After graduation, these thirdgeneration Aggies will continue to uphold their legacies.

Funderburk plans to continue her passions by attending graduate school or working at a design firm and Scott intends to enroll in dental school.

Black Creatives at N.C. A&T

photos by Kaiya Douglas

Aggie artist shows off artwork.

A&T students having fun.

Denim on denim.

Showing off the hair.

HBCU fashion.

Showing off the charms.

GHOE’s Met Gala-themed fashion show preview

By Haley Pender, theSCENE Lead Reporter

From the alumni camaraderie and parties to the concert lineup and step show, the 2023 N.C. A&T homecoming is prepared to be the “Best GHOE ever,” according to HBCU Buzz’s number one host, JussMikey.

Below is a sneak peak of what to expect from this year’s fashion show which will take place Tuesday, October 31 at 5 p.m. The event will occur shortly after the homecoming jersey giveaway from 2-4 p.m. in the Aggie Village Quad.

The theme for this year’s fashion show is “Aggies at the Met Gala - A Walk Through the Elements.” A&T organizations who choose to participate in the show this year get the op- portunity to choose one of the following classical elements as their group’s theme: earth, wa- ter, air and fire.

Students who were a part of last year’s show had the chance to showcase their style as a part of the African Print- themed show. In 2022, A&T’s Couture Production was one of the most raved dance acts that brought energy to the crowd in numbers, by portray- ing native African animals in the routine.

The 2022 event also featured Charm City Aggies, Triad Ag- gies, Caribbean Student Asso- ciation, 100 Collegiate Wom- en, African Aggies Coalition, Aggies Sign, along with sev- eral Greek organizations and student associations. All rep- resentatives in the show were able to uniquely display their niches within their groups.

Excitement for this year’s show has grown as students have realized that it takes place on Halloween night. Ag- gies who normally don’t en- gage in major social activities even showed interest in the upcoming event.

Junior multimedia journal- ism student, ZeMirah Harris, is looking forward to the Ag- gies trying something out of the ordinary and why she is person- ally proud of the creativity be- hind this year’s theme.

“I love any Avatar type of vibes. I feel like fire and air will be the best showcases. But I’m still curious to see how every- thing is going to come together in the end since this is not a typ- ical theme,” Harris said.

Junior multimedia journal- ism student Nyheim Russell has high hopes for the show, but he is skeptical about how the show is going to unfold while staying true to the theme.

“I like how the board is choosing to do something bold

this year. I bet no other school [that] is doing a fashion show is doing one based on the four elements,” Russell said. “However, I am skeptical to see how the participants choose their looks since the colors are going to be limited.”

The fashion show seems to be a night that will enhance the GHOE experience through cos- tumes, candy, and other parties following the fashion show.

Student Government Association President, Jasmine Amaniampong, shared why she is looking forward to the Met Gala-themed show.

“I’m looking forward to see- ing how expressive people can be with the elements. I love the

idea of fire because you know I love red so that’s going to be really great. I think the theme is going to do a good job of caus- ing our student body to think outside of the box, I can’t wait.”

As we draw nearer to October 31st, enthusiasm for one of A&T’s most beloved homecoming events grows stronger.

Outfit submissions are due October 19th giving partici- pants a small window for re- jection and little hope to find a new outfit for the show.

All things considered the tickets for the event are selling fast on N.C. A&T TicketReturn. This event is definitely expected to be one for the books.

photos by @alexusbphoto

Blue and Gold Marching Machine: A GHOE Essential

By Nicole Neal, theSCENE Editor

N.C. A&T is known for having the greatest homecoming on earth (GHOE). A jam-packed week with parties and activities for alumni and current students. With keeping the title of the greatest homecoming comes great preparation for the big week from players, staff and the band.

From not having a music program to being well known not only on campus but also around the country, and being awarded multiple awards, including the 2021 HBCU Band of the Year, the Blue and Gold Marching Machine has accomplished a lot.

According to the A&T of- ficial website, “The band for A&T College started under W.E. Lew and was later named The Blue and Gold Marching Machine by band director

Jimmy Williams and Johnny B. Hodge Jr. and in the mid-1960s, the band introduced majorettes and flag girls.”

Now under the direction of Kennet Ruff, he has led over 200 members marching for home and away football games, preparing for numerous pa- rades, including this year’s Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California.

In preparation for the big game Collin Semien, a sophomore environmental systems student and second-year mellophone player explains what the band is doing in order to be the best they can be.

“The BGMM is currently pre- paring for GHOE by refreshing and improving our technical skills, developing an improved songbook, along [with] staying on top of our grades,” Semien said.

“With our complex sched- ule, they’ve implemented study halls, sectionals, practices, and individual time to make sure all the goals of the semester are met on and off the field. So that from 5-10, we can be complete- ly immersed in the phenomenal show and stands that we pres- ent every game day.”

Myles Saunders, a junior animal science student, and the clarinet section leader, has an important role in helping pre- pare his section for the big per- formance. With a lot of pres- sure, Saunders is not worried due to prior preparation.

“We found a formula on how to be a unit and a different section. On that, we learned quickly and memorized music a lot faster. And to top it off, the sound is bright, strong and present,” Saunders shared.

With high anticipation from everyone for GHOE Saunders thinks the band will fulfill expectations.

“Something I know the band is going to do this GHOE is definitely shock the crowd and just be us which is different and always thinking outside the box, which no other band can do what we do,” Saunders said.

Homecoming Game Preview: N.C. A&T vs. Towson

By Aniyah Beck, theSCORE Co-Lead Reporter

Although the Aggies have had a slow start to the season, N.C. A&T’s football team plans to execute for the packed crowd against the Towson University Tigers for this year’s homecoming game. This will be A&T’s first homecoming game in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).

After continuously facing criticism for a less than stellar start of the season, head coach Vincent Brown shared some insight on how the team addressed the backlash.

“We talk to them [players] about blocking out the external noise because only really the players and coaches within the program know what is actually happening on a day-to-day basis,” Brown said.

With the Tigers’ offense averaging 22 points per game, and the defense giving up an average of 33 points per game; this has led the Tigers to sit 7th in the CAA with a record of 2-4.

Stopping Towson’s passing game will be crucial to the Aggies’ victory. Tigers quarterback, Nathan Kent, has a total of 1,150 passing yards this season. Last week he threw for 217 yards against the University of Albany.

Towson running back, D’Ago Hunter, may also cause some issues for the Aggies’ defense. Hunter has been an essential part of the Tigers’ offense. Hunter

Wins: 1

Losses: 6

surpassed 4,000 career all-purpose yards during the matchup against the University of Albany.

This game will be the first time in history the two teams will face off. If the Aggies can capitalize on this match it could potentially light a spark that may carry them throughout the rest of their season.

The Aggies’ offense and defense will both need to make a few major adjustments for the match-up against Towson. The offense will need to get the ball downfield and capitalize while in the red-zone. This season the Aggies’ offense is averaging 211 yards per game, while the defense has allowed 417.4 yards from opponents.

Coach Brown spoke about how the team plans to start using the mobility of their quarterback Kevin White.

“It adds a different dimension for the defense to have to defend,” Brown said. “I believe the more we can create more running opportunities, that [will] help open up the passing game for us.”

The Aggies are coming off a homecoming victory, in which they defeated Campbell University 45 - 38 last year. With another possible homecoming victory, the A&T football program may regain its confidence. The homecoming game will be held Nov. 4 in Truist Stadium at 1 p.m.

Wins: 3

Losses: 4

The Greatest N.C. A&T Homecoming Games in History

By Ashton Griffith, theSCORE Lead Reporter

This November, the 97th edition of the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth” takes place as N.C. A&T goes head-to-head with Towson University in the annual homecoming game.

With current students and alumni coming together, the atmosphere surrounding A&T during homecoming is like no other.

Throughout the years, some exciting games have taken place at Truist Stadium for homecoming. Last year’s homecoming was the latest addition to the list of thrilling games.

The Greatest Comeback at the Greatest Homecoming on Earth

In A&T’s first full homecoming post-Covid, the Aggies pulled off one of the largest comebacks in school history by defeating Campbell 45-38. The Aggies came back from an 18-point deficit going into halftime down 28-10. The team would then put up three touchdowns in less than nine minutes to begin the second half after being down 28-10.

Former Aggies’ running back Bhayshul Tuten broke another record as he rushed for 256 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries. The Blue and Gold Marching Machine also gave Truist Stadium something to enjoy as the band performed with R&B artist Chloe Bailey, in the halftime show.

Overall, the first full homecoming since the COVID pandemic was undoubtedly one for A&T to remember.

First-Ever A&T Homecom-

ing

Game

The Aggies’ first-ever homecoming game occurred on Sept.

30, 1927, against Lincoln University. This game took place in the Greensboro War Memorial Stadium. At this point, A&T and the Lincoln Lions were rivals for years.

The Aggies defeated the Lions 20-0 in a win that would add to an undefeated season, which led to a 1927 CIAA Championship. Head coach Lonnie Byarm became the first championship coach and the first of only three A&T head football coaches with an undefeated season.

Tarik Cohen leads Aggies to 42-17 Victory Over Rattlers

The Aggies took control of Florida A&M in front of the homecoming crowd for the 2016 edition of GHOE.

At the time, Aggies’ running back Tarik Cohen finished the

game with 145 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries. After the game, Cohen was second alltime on the HBCU career rushing charts.

Cohen’s scores would include a 19-yard touchdown and an 83-yard score where he sprinted along the far sideline before cutting across the field. This performance would help Cohen end his college career, becoming the all-time MEAC rushing leader with 5,619 yards, leading the star to being selected by the Chicago Bears with the 119th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

The Aggies Score the Most Points in A&T History in 1996

Almost three and a half decades ago, A&T defeated Bethune Cookman in a blowout victory. This marks A&T’s most lopsided homecoming win as A&T beat

BCU 73-7 in front of a recordbreaking crowd of 29,786.

The Aggies were dominant in every phase of the game, totaling 584 yards on offense, including 460 on the ground. Two 100-yard performances came from A&T’s Eric Clark, with 149 yards on eight carries and Michael Basnight, who added 113 yards on 11 carries.

N.C. A&T vs. Towson 2023

This year, the Aggies look to repeat their overall success in homecoming games as the team has won ten out of their past 11 homecoming match-ups. The Aggies will go against the Towson Tigers on Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. Overall, A&T has a record of 46-46-4, and a win this year will put the football team over .500 in homecoming games.

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