Each year, the Organizational Fair takes over the campus of N.C. A&T. Students come in large crowds for two reasons: to get involved with campus activities and network, as well as to hear the highly anticipated homecoming lineup for the Comedy Show, Concert, Gospel Show, and other big events. 

Organizations represented at the Org Fair ranged from academic and honors groups, to social, health awareness, and hometown clubs, which all were given this time to expose students to what they had to offer.

This year, at the 2012 A&T homecoming gospel concert, Tye Tribett, Donald Lawrence and the A&T Gospel Choir will be performing. The comedy show will consist of Tone X as the host, Redd Grant, Bruce Bruce, and DeRay Davis. Performing at the Greensboro Coliseum for the homecoming concert will be Elle Varner, Trey Songz, Big Sean, Young Jeezy, and 2 Chainz. Tickets went on sale that night at 9pm as many students waited in line in front of Brown Ticket Office for their tickets.

Jehuti Willis and Emmanuel Johnson, members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, discussed their approach and appeal to students. “We don’t want our peers to feel like they can’t approach us. We’re focused on being more personable, increasing our intellectual abilities, and helping the community,” said Johnson. Willis followed, saying, “We have a lot planned for September and the entire year. Most of our activities are focused on involving the community and branching out.”

Various organizations and groups represented at the Org Fair included, but were not limited to, Aggies Against AIDS, West Coast Aggies, the collegiate chapter of the NAACP at N.C. A&T, Ladies of Excellence, and even the campus radio station, WNAA 90.1.

 “The Organization Fair has always been a good opportunity for students of all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to find an organization on campus that fits their needs. It’s also a great way to meet people with similar interests”, said Ian Wilson, visual coordinator and member of the Marketing and Promotional Team for I Am Music and Media.

Tayler Coltrane, a freshman social work major, enjoyed her experience at the Org. Fair. “I was interested in Student Union Activities Board and the Student Government Association. I hope to eventually become a part of these organizations.”

SGA hosted several events on stage such as the Greek unity step show, an Aggie paraphernalia fashion show that featured both Couture and Verge modeling troupes, dance competitions, tickets and t-shirt giveaways, and an I Am Music and Media rap cypher. 

The Org. Fair ended with an amazing performance by the Blue and Gold Marching Band.

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• Kamil lockley & Alaetra Chisolm, Contributors