The Lincolnian

Issue date: 11/5/07 Section: News

Media Credit: Odessey Washington T-Pain and Jim Jones perform at Homecoming concert

Hundreds of alumni converged on Lincoln University's campus last week for Homecoming, the annual Fall gathering aimed at celebrating the life of the university.

As tradition goes, it is also a time for alumni to connect with current Lincoln students. And of course, there were plenty of opportunities for students and alumni to party.

"For me, It was a time to get loose and have fun," says Saleena Young, a senior at Lincoln . "Homecoming is where freshmen establish their identity amongst their peers, and upper classmen take a well deserved mental break from the everyday stresses from school."

The week kicked off with a pep which showcased Lincoln's new marching. There were other events as well, from the comedy show to a standing-room only concert featuring rapper T-Pain and Jim Jones.

"T-pain was very entertaining and Jim Jones was good too, but T-pain had me dying laughing with his overall performance," said Rasheida Alston, a senior. "I can actually say that I would love for him to come back again for a second performance, or I would pay to go see him."

This year's Homecoming also played host to Lincoln University's first football game since 1960. The football game had a huge turnout consisting of alumni, parents, faculty, staff and students.

"It's good to be back on campus," said Carolyn Taylor, an alumnus who brought her 16-year-old daughter, Simone, to Homecoming. "I wanted to expose her to Lincoln in hopes that she will follow in my footsteps."

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