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S seniors of 2013, go out onto the field
embarking on the next stage of life,
we take the time to reflect back on
the evolutional journey of how it all began.
Once we leave the comfort of home and reach
the campus of East Carolina, students begin
their first phase as utterly confused freshman
slowly finding themselves; making mistakes
along the way. From the ~superstitious cupo-
la and the first consumption of a Sup dogs
burger, Greenville North Carolina is steadily
evolving. From its humble beginnings as a
teachers college in the 1960s, East Carolina
has transformed into a highly accomplished
university with a Brody school of Medicine
and then the recent addition of the Dental
school. Pirate Nation is filled with tremen-
dous energy towards sports, academics, and
student life in which we thrive as one large
unit. Throughout ones four years you start
to realize your goals will constantly change. "
Some of us start off aspiring to become doc- .
tors and end up as a world renowned artist,
musician or humanitarian. What is the point
of it all, to make lots of money in search of |
the American dream? No, its more fulfilling
to be happy while making a small impact on
those around you. East Carolina University
believes that tomorrow starts here and as we
now trail blaze into the real world, we simply
succeed because of four years that shape and
mold us. Good luck does not guarantee great
achievement but rather sheer will and talent.
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This year, incoming ECU freshmen are required to
live on campus for their first two semesters
sually, freshmen decide to live on campus their first year. This year, they
didnt have a choice. Campus Living required all freshmen (or those who
were under 30 hours) to live on-campus in a residence hall for at least two
semesters. The universitys definition of freshmen is students who have completed
fewer than 30 hours of college credit " excluding AP. dual enrollment, or early col-
lege hours.� However, if a newly-enrolled student is over 21 years old, a U.S. Armed
Forces veteran, married, has dependent children or lives with their parents less than
35 miles away, they are not required to live in university housing.
Student opinion is varied on the subject of on-campus living. Its a great way to
meet tons of people and make new friends!� said Yash Patel, freshman biology
major. Students such as Sarah Lisson, freshman nutrition science major, and
Shayna Meyers, freshman exercise physiology major, said that they liked the
convenience of being close to classes and all of the on-campus resources, such
as the print labs and Hendrix ~Theater.
Other students arent so happy with the residence halls. I hated not having the
option to live off campus,� said David Thomas, freshman business major. Some
students are disappointed with the dorm that they were placed in. It would
be nice to have a kitchen,� said Alex Hoagey, freshman business finance major,
about his residence hall, Garrett. Students like Jordan Oaks Colston, a freshman
studio art major, are on the fence. I think its an experience everyone should
have for the first year. It familiarizes you with campus and college life, but its
definitely not something I want to do for another year. You get to meet so many
people and be so close to the resources you need, but being comfortable and
independent your second year is also important,� said Oaks Colston.
Although some students say that living on campus is a necessity for at least one
year, other students disagree. T get to live at home where I can study in silence.
I dont have to share a shower or bathroom. I can sleep without anyone coming
in at random hours waking me up, and it is way cheaper!� said Kelsey Kelly,
sophomore biology major.
Resident advisors say that freshmen and upperclassmen residents are distinctly
different. Upperclassmen dont really want to get involved in hall communities.
Freshmen want to get to know people,� said Kacie Lilly, a junior nutrition major
and R.A. on campus. Freshmen attend many of their residence halls programs
to meet people and be involved in campus life.
This year, there was a 23 percent increase of freshmen living on campus, but
the amount of on-campus residents only increased by seven percent. Residence
halls had to prepare for the possibility that the amount of students would exceed
the amount of empty rooms. Garrett Residence Hall prepared by putting two
bunk beds and two dressers for four students in the second floor study room, and
six bunk beds in the first floor study room.
This policy was created from ECUs desire to improve student retention and
student GPAs. Based on several studies done by colleges all over the country, stu-
dents grades are significantly higher, and they are more likely to return to school
the next year if they live on campus their freshmen year. However, it is still too
KRISTEN MARTIN/WRITER
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hether you live on campus or off, on
August 20" you were probably headed
to Dowdy-Ficklen stadium. From 6~9
p.m., students flocked to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
for some genuine pirate fun to start the school year
off right. SAB, SGA, and Dowdy Student Store
hosted their 12 annual Pirate Palooza. Every year
this event gets bigger and better and becomes more
of a hit, but this year was the best year thus far. I
liked this year better than last years, because the
event was actually on the football field, there was
more to do, and no echo from the stadium walls,�
said Gigi Leonard, sophomore nursing major.
There was more of a wide range of activities this
year. Students had more space to enjoy pirate Paloo-
za festivities because this year, it took place at Dowdy
Ficklen Stadium on the football field. The activities
are what made people come back, but the expansion
is what will make them attend next year.
The entertainment offered this year really drew a ton
of people to Pirate Palooza. Each year there is a ka-
raoke concert and the competitive talents make the
students beg for more. I actually got to see the girls
volleyball team perform this year, and it was rather
entertaining,� said Gigi Leonard a sophomore nurs-
ing major. With the expansion, the concert had better
acoustics, and the audience had more room to more
around and to actually enjoy it.
This is an event that students look forward to every year. This
year the students havent stopped talking aboutit. * ~My room-
mate and I went last year and this year, and we plan to go next
year. We have so much fun and it gives us something to calm
our nerves before classes start,� said Samantha Aldridge, a
sophomore social work major There is no better way to rally
up the end of summer and the start of another school year
than the pure fun of Pirate Palooza!
STEVEN SMITH/WRITER
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Pirates Enjoy newly renovated Destination
360 and Tyler Residence Hall
ut with the old and in with the new. ECU is
revamping their living and working spaces
to express a more contemporary style,
making it easier for students to feel at home while they
are away. Several of ECUs residence halls were built
in the early twentieth century: Jarvis Hall was built in
1909, Fleming Hall was built in 1923, and Cotten Hall
was built in 1926. Thats why this year ECU decided
that it was time to give the campus a contemporary
update by renovating two locations: Destination 360
and ~Tyler Residence Hall.
Destination 360 has come a long way over the past
two decades. The space started out as a dining hall
called Mendenhall Student Center Dining Hall
in 1987, and it remained simply a dining hall un-
til 2004. In 2004, West End Dining Hall was built,
and the old dining hall was renamed Destination
360 because it was expected to be a favorite student
destination to eat. It was also a complete 360 de-
gree difference from what it was before. Hence, the
name Destination 360 was born.
At first, Destination 360 only housed a grill, pizza,
and salad bar. In 2006, ECU ditched the salad bar
set-up and added Bleecker Street Café. The addi-
tion of Chik-fil-a followed shortly after in 2009, and
later on, Pirate Grill and AFC Sushi were included
in the new eating space. Even though Destination
360 had included a handful of retail dining options
since it was renamed, its layout and look still hadnt
changed since its dining hall days.
This past summer, ECU decided that it was time to
give Destination 360 a more modern design and more
suitable layout. When the summertime work was
finished, the new and improved Destination 360
was reopened for the Fall 2012 semester. With flat
screen televisions mounted on the walls, a new set of
double doors, and an automatic soda machine, Des-
tination 360 is now the ultimate student-dining place.
Students stop by for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in
between classes to sit at the modern wooden tables
and pirate purple booths and socialize. The stone
and purple paint combination on the walls gives the
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dining area a relaxed, cool vibe, as well as the new
hardwood floors and carpeted seating area. The
new seating arrangement allows more students to
sit down and enjoy Destination 360, and the ad-
dition of a Pirate Meal at Bleecker Street Café
has brought flocks of students over at mealtime.
We feel the new look with the new entrance bet-
ter fits what our customers today are looking for,�
said Joyce Sealey, Director of Dining Services.
The overwhelming numbers of students who
now eat there agree that the updated look is what
Destination 360 needed. I really like the changes
at Destination 360,� said Brittany Coleman, a fresh-
man Management Information Systems major. The
decorations and atmosphere make it seem like a mini
restaurant instead of just another place to eat. The pi-
rate meals are great and give us more for our money.�
ECU still has more in store for the campuss most popu
lar dining place. The next big addition will be Panda
Express, which will go in this summer for a Fall 2013
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2012, the building
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the best places to live on campus.�
The renovation of both Tyler Residence Hall
and Destination 360 has improved the look and
atmosphere of the campus as well as the quality
of campus life. With old campus buildings being
renovated to exude a more modern style, ECU
students can now enjoy the fresh look and feel of
their updated home-away-from-home.
ERIKA DIETRICK/WRITER
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Home Sweet Home This page: The newly remodeled Tyler
Residence Hall.
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Eat up, Opposite: Destination 360 post make-over.
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reshman year can possibly be one
of the most challenging years of a
students college career. The top five
issues students face is homesickness, time
management, forming friendships, inde-
pendence and let us not forget, roommates.
Most students have never had to share a
room prior to coming to college. Everyone
has had at least one roommate from the fiery
pits, if not then they are considered lucky.
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sais to discuss all the problems students
" face in college. His lecture was defi-
bated non-traditional as he became active
Biles: audience. The quirky journalist
Provided a comedic outlook in relating his
own college life in his books. His witty ban-
~ie Again comocagi energetic and ready to
; re unique tips. Cohen states, life
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S�,� was colorful, his message is clear.
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dents from adolescence to young adults. He
left students thinking about positive ways to
handle awkward situations with roommates
from the male and female prospective. Most
students think they will become best friends
with their roommates. However, this is not al-
ways the case. Cohen stressed the importance
of confronting the situation in the correct man-
ner. When there is a comfortable environment
to discuss issues, roommates create an ideal
living situation without fear of upsetting each
other. A major issue students brought up dur-
ing the lecture was sanitation. Before college,
people would be amazed by how many stu-
dents actually dont know how to use a wash-
ing machine before moving into resident halls.
This is just one example of something that can
become a problem if not handled in the begin-
ning. Cohen also touched on other issues such
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(7 ollege is a time when everything changes. From pursuing challenging
2 classes to making major decisions, and from finding new friends to taking
care of oneself, college freshmen are bombarded with a slew of lifestyle
changes. One of the most unsettling aspects of coming to college is being away from
home, family, and familiarity, and oftentimes, keeping homesickness at bay.
Some students are lucky enough to live relatively close to ECUs campus. Allison
Yeager, a freshman Speech Pathology major, balances her weeks of stress and fun at
ECU by spending relaxing weekends with her boyfriend and family in Wendell, NC.
T live an hour from campus, so I have the opportunity to go home and see my family
whenever I want to,� said Allison.
However, going home on the weekends in not an option for some freshmen. Erin
Traister, a freshman Nursing major, is nearly six hours from her home in Fletcher,
NC. Leaving her twin sister for the first time and devoting herself to rigorous science
classes has been a challenge, but Erin is able to manage her homesickness by staying
involved on campus. Im in the marching band and pep band and various campus
ministries. It really helps to stay busy,� said Erin.
Travis Zira, a freshmen majoring in History Education, says that his new friends at ECU
have kept him from feeling really homesick. I miss my family and my girlfriend, but
being around so many new and different people who are also in my position has really
opened my eyes to how amazing college can be,� said Travis. All of the people I have
met at ECU have been incredible and fun-loving, and meeting all of these new people
has helped me grow into myself and made me stronger and more independent.� Al-
though being in college has definitely been tough at times, his new pirate family keeps him
optimistic. I just talk to the people I miss, surround myself with friends here and really
focus on growing into myself and enjoying my time at ECU,� said ~Travis.
Even though beginning college is a difficult transition, its a time for students to become
independent, work toward their dreams, and make lasting memories. Undoubtedly,
ECU's freshmen have all found a home away from home in the Pirate Nation.
ERIKA DIETRICK/WRITER
KRISTEN MARTIN/PHOTO
Home Girl: Erin Traister gets cozy in her dorm room .
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Students battle
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Y, © you remember partcipating in Field Day
2 when you were in elementary school? If so,
: King and Queen of the Halls probably felt
like a flashback or and evolved form of past field days.
The 25" annual King and Queen of the Halls event
not only served as a day when students could Just let
loose and have fun, it also gave them the chance to
bond with their neighbors. Mariah Hawkins, a Jarvis
Hall freshman, said her favorite part was, getting
closer to my friends in my hall and meeting residents
in other halls.� Some of the games students could
partcipate in were the slip and slide, canoe, pull, sack
race, and flag grab. Although several students, like
Jones Hall residents Rebecca Culhane, Elise Pettus
and Madison Weaver, favored the slip and slide over
everything else, there were several games that were
equally popular. Lindsey Smith, a Garrett Hall fresh-
man said, I really enjoyed pulling the canoe honestly.
It was really hard, but fun.�
Winning a lot of games didnt guarantee thabyout
hall would wear the crown. The organizers used
three part formula consisting of: amount of wins,
percentage of people that participated, and how
much spirit by arriving in matching outfits and
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and vacuum cleaners and Aycock\Hall had a limo
escort down College Hill.
The entire event felt like an impromptu party, and
after a long afternoon of music, games, and tug of
war, the moment everyone had been waiting for
finaly arrived. The ladies of Cotton, Fleming, and
Harvis Halls and the men of Aycock Hall won the
coveted titles of King and Queen of the Halls for
the 2012 " 2013 year. Nearly everyone was a winner
however, because the tokens that were given out for
winning games could be traded in for a free T-shirt.
KRISTEN MARTIN/WRITER
RYAN HARPER/PHOTO
Make Way, Bottom right: Jenna Colon leads the way
to the festivities; top left, Kamesha/ hompsen hits the
Slip n Slide; top right, Jacki Lockard, Ashley Parker and
Jennifer Finch help pull their team to victo y; Derek
Kind gets into limbo; middle, students of Jones Hall
marching for the king; left to,right, Cat Monte omery
gets ready to race; Nick Jameri kneels before Pirate
King Steward Jamenson; Harris Sheperd poses mid air;
Amelia Saul afd Todd Richardson battle it out; Janelle
Santiago pulls Mari@Elder in Ganoe relay.
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Hear (or read) All About It
Student Media promotes the life of ECU through various forms of publication
0 stay up-to-date on whats happening on campus, one of the easiest
things is to pick up a copy of The East Carolinian. A new issue is available
every ~Tuesday and Thursday at most places on campus.
The East Carolinian operates with the same procedures as city newspapers and
employs editors, writers, and photographers. Like other student media outlets
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its a learning lab experience that teaches students many lessons.
Tve learned how to feel comfortable walking up to strangers and asking if I can
take their picture for the paper and how to set my camera to the optimal settings
for the condition,� said Meredith Baker, a junior art major and photographer for
TEC. Working for TEC has helped me gain a ton of experience I would never
have had without this job.�
The East Carolinian has four different sections to offer readers: news, sports,
opinion, and lifestyles. One of the most read sections of every newspaper is the
Pirate Rants. I love getting to read the Pirate Rants,� said Michael Prunka, a
Junior communication and economics double major.
KRISTEN MARTIN/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
Hot off the press, bottom right: The East Carolinian news room.
he only student media outlet that is available instantaneously is ECUs
College Music station, WZMB. With eleven different on air personalities,
there is something for everyone.
T think working for campus media is like having an internship, particularly
WZMB, because you get to meet so many underground artists,� said Persida
Montanez, a senior broadcast journalism major. If you enjoy music and you
enjoy broadcasting, its perfect for you.�
Putting together a radio show of music and different sessions gives the stu-
dents of WZMB the opportunity to work with live media, which is com-
pletely different from print media.
T think its the best job on campus,� said Jared Roach, a senior communication
student and production manager. Its harder than it looks though.�
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The Crew: WZMB staff members Josh Graham, Michael Crenshaw, Persida Monatanez-
Ramos, Jared Roach and Trent Brinkley celebrate the revealing of hte new WZMB logo.
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art, literar oe .
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xpressions Magazine strives to deliver the thoughts of minority groups on campus through
a themed publication every semester My staff is truly the heart and soul of this publica-
ion.� said Micah Lockhart, the general manager of expressions Magazine.
The themes for this year have been Hidden in Plain Sight� and No Exit.�
Through these themes, expressions has tried to not only highlight the minority
population and diversity on East Carolinas campus, but to broaden readers un-
derstanding of minorities,� according to ex ression Magazines webpage.
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vorking with expressions, Lockhart has learned many different skills. I have
» he said. I have learned
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learned that mistakes are a vital piece in the overall process,
how to manage time and divide personal and professional relationships and how to
deliver bad news to good friends.�
For Lockhart, the staff is the most important part of the creation of Expressions
Magazine. They come in when they dont have to and they work twice as hard, not
because I ask them to, but because they want to better expressions Magazine as a
whole,� he said. They do it because they love it. The difference is that all of that
extra time and effort is not a part of their job. It is an embodiment of their passion.�
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strange sculptu ¥: you can find many interesting things in the Rebel office including a
re and several old copies of the publication.
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
Express yourself, top:The Expressions Office.
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Changing the
face Of the
Pirate nation
rganized, optimistic, and dedicated.
These are just a few of the many posi-
tive adjectives that could be used to de-
aos Sarah Moran. A junior Business Marketing
is Management major, Sarah defies the law of
; sleep, study, socialize: choose two.� With her heavy
eas in student organizations and her abil-
y to balance a chaotic schedule, Sarah Moran is a
chan eTincuiue: .
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Over the a
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Sarah is not one to simply hold a leadership posi-
tion"she uses it to create change in her community.
One notable way in which she has brought the ECU
community together is through her implementation of
Siblings Weekend. This family-oriented event has be-
come ECUs newest tradition and is expected to grow
tremendously in upcoming years.
As if leading her peers to create a better campus
wasnt enough, Sarah also works as a marketing
intern with Aramark, maintains an impressive 3.21
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duties " in the usual presidential
Speakers. S- a meetings and organizing guest
i. arah is woseuie to make her peers more
able for their actions. Once we as students
2�,� working world adults, we will be responsible
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Among everything that she has accomplished, Sarah be-
lieves that her greatest achievement as an ECU student is
finding a unique way to express her pirate pride. ECU
has taught me more than just the greatest fight song in col-
lege history. It has taught me who Tam as a person, leader
and friend,� said Sarah. Sarah has been an undeniable
reason for the changes at ECU, and in return, ECU has
taught her many skills she exudes today,
Sarahs involvement on campus has allowed her to
make mistakes, as well as, achieve in ways that will
prepare her for the real world. A great advisor re-
peatedly told me that college is a learning lab,� said
Sarah. I agree in that as students that is why we are
here: experiment, try, fail, learn from mistakes, and
apply them for the future.�
After graduating from ECU, Sarah aspires to work
a person, leader and friend. Mor a major corporation in the Marketing Depart-
G.PA., and finds time to hang out with her friends and
family. Although most students struggle to find a bal-
ance between academics, work, and a social life, Sarah
succeeds in staying on top of everything by keeping a
detailed planner. She also advises against making too
many commitments. I think it 1s important to never
spread too thin by being involved in a lot of things,
but rather be concentrated on two or three things that
really mean a lot to me. I try to keep my organizations
and involvements counted on one hand,� said Sarah.
ment as a marketing head or for a marketing firm
doing individual client-based work. No matter
where Sarah Moran ends up in life, her footprint will
be left on the heart of Pirate Nation forever.
ERIKA DIETRICK/WRITER
AMANDA MUTIO/PHOTO
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The ECU Marching Pirates know how to have a good time
hether its from attending football games
or taking a stroll by College Hill, you ve
heard their call! The East Carolina March-
ing Pirates prove that marching band is more than just
a bunch of kids who play instruments Marching band
has taught me how to work as team and talk to people
that I normally wouldnt talk to, and it has given me last-
ing friendships that I can carry with me through life,�
said James Wilkerson, a senior criminal justice major.
For many years, the Marching Pirates have made a
tradition that the Pirate community has come to know.
There are lots of changes this year, we, like always, are
sticking to tradition, but this year we have a lot more
time to focus on our studies,� said Jackie Locklard, a
senior, elementary education major. The biggest change
this year is the band is no longer doing ~Call to Port.
Why is Call to Port a big deal? It is a huge impact on the
students and ECU, because it has been a long time ritual
that got the Football fans, and the whole Pirate Nation
rallied up before a Football game. While dedicated fans
would sit in the cold weather to watch a football game,
they would rely on the band to get to get there blood
pumping and ready for the game.
Call to Port was a fairly new tradition that started
at the first home game in 2009. It was a concert
that took place ninety minutes before kickoff. It was
a half hour performance that took place right out-
side of Minges Coliseum. Pirate fans could get an
up close experience as the band played a few classic
hits, to get the crowd going. ~They would even share
the stage with bands from rival schools. Its main pur-
pose was to get the crowd pumped and excited. It
featured the ECU Marching Pirates at their most en-
tertaining and musical best,� stated ecu.edu.
Even though ECU doesnt partake in this tradition
anymore it is still a fan favorite, and something Pi-
rates fans still talk about.
STEVEN SMITH/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
Dancing in the Streets: The marching band
has a good time at the homecoming parade;
sophomore Matt Scarborough gets down.
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Real talk with the Student Government Association
he Student Government Association, or SGA, has been a big part of ECU since 1920. Ever since
its establishment, it has strived to help the students of ECU. It is run like any other democracy.
As Abraham Lincoln once stated in the Gettysburg Address Government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth,� and that is a motto SGA takes seriously when govern-
ing the student body at ECU We tend to look at Lincolns point of view, because SGA is a governed for and
by the people,� stated SGA Chief of Staff, DeJuan Lucas. SGA is made of different positions, the same you
would find in our own government, a President and Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Chief of Staff, as
well as other legislative positions.
This year SGA has strived to be abdicators for the student body, and listen to what the people had to Say.
Since joining SGA I have learned to sit back, listen to all aspects of different voices, and make a decision,�
said SGA Vice President, Matthew Paske.
SGA is for the rights of the student body, and focus to enforce their needs, and allow them to have a better
college experience. They provide students with a quiet place to study for finals, and food for those who are
studying for several hours. They have fought to decrease tuition, and give students the experience they look
for in college. They also give out free scantrons to all students, as well as scholarships.
This year SGA has improved by developing a mission, and purpose for the students, as well as values to
achieve. SGA is more enhanced now than in previous years, its put on a forefront. Our values to achieve
our goals are of teamwork, accountability, compassion, and authenticity,� said SGA Treasurer, Eric Greene.
SGA works with several different organizations around campus to try to enhance the student body. These
organizations are the senate of SGA; they listen to the people and process their needs to the Executive Board.
SGAss President this year, Justin Davis, has been in SGA for three years, and has fought to make SGA what
it is today, and to keep the students first. Before I took role as president, SGA needed some work, when I
became president I worked hard to make a mission, purpose, and values, and to make SGA mean something
to the student body,� stated Davis. Now SGA is a place students can go to feel welcome, to be heard, and to
just have a friend. SGA is here to make the student have an easier, and better college experience, and to help
them to prosper in the future.
STEVEN SMITH/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
The line up, left to right: Eric Green (treasurer), Kaitlyn Dutten (secretary), DaJuan Lucas (Chief of Staff), Ira Rushing
(vice president) and Matt Paske (president), represent ECU's student body as a part of SGA.
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the Polar Bear Plunge and the Pirate 500.
Jamitress Bowden, a junior Communications Major
with a concentration in Journalism, serves as RHAs
Marketing Manager and is a huge proponent of
RHA-sponsored activities. My favorite part of being
involved in RHA is coming up with ideas for students
to become more comfortable with themselves and to
provide leadership opportunities,� said Jamitress. We
do a lot of programming for students that are living on
campus. Our motto is Turning I [alls into Homes.�
RHA sponsors Wellness Passport Events such as Sex
Rules and Creative Dating, as well as inspiring lectures
given by leaders around the country. One of the most
memorable of these lectures is The Pirate Who Be-
came a Saint,� the inspiring story of ECU Alumna
Becky Vinson that reminds many of the award-win-
ning movie The Blind Side. In addition, RHA attends
five conferences throughout the year"Fall Summit,
SAACURH, NCARH, No Frills, and NACURH.
This years RHA Executive Board includes President
Kaylee Wheeler, Vice President John Cruz, Business
Manager Sarah Vogan, Marketing Manager Jamitress
Bowden, Parliamentarian Christian Lugo, and Nation-
al Communications Coordinator Hannah Moehrke.
ERIKA DIETRICK/WRITER
MEREDITH BAKER/PHOTO
pe Shot: RHA meets to discuss upcoming events and
vote for new government within the organization.
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eautiful weather? Check. ~Tons of events for stu-
dents to do? Check. Loads of food? Check! All
of this can only add up to one thing, which is one
very fun day in the sun at the beach festival. The beach
festival is put on at the North Recreational Complex a
few weeks into the new school year. This is a way not only
for students to have a great time and meet new people,
but also for them to come and check out all of the things
the complex has to offer. I came to the North Recre-
ational Beach Fest to check it out because I didnt know
what it was, but I would come back again,� said Mary
Allen, first year Phd student.
This year Beach Fest was held on September 11th. The
students that came out were able to enjoy a 51,000 square
foot beach that overlooked a beautiful lake. There was also
a 2,000 square foot bathhouse where food and drinks were
provided for the students and staff.
There are so many events for students to enjoy on this per-
fect day. Some of the events held were horseshoes, golf,
lacrosse, paintball, a surf simulator, baseball, biking, corn
hole, and fitness at the beach. Once students registered they
would get an event card and after each event that they went
to they would get a hole punched in the card. Once they had
enough hole punches they could get a prize and the more
events that they participated in the more prizes they were
able to take home with them.
A big attraction of the beach festival was the lake. It had three
fountains of spewing out water to make kayaking even more
fun for those brave enough to endure the cold spray from the
fountains. My favorite event so far 1s kayaking because its dif-
ferent and you can race,� said Charlie Williams, senior. Not
only could students kayak but they could also canoe as well
as paddle boating. As soon as a lot of students got there, they
strapped on a life jacket and headed to a boat of their choice.
Everyone that came out to the Beach Festival had a blast
and would definitely attend again. Its a great way to kick
off the new school year!
AMANDA MALONE/WRITER
RYAN HARPER/PHOTO
Fun in the Sun, Clockwise from left: Kristen Mills rides the waves;
above, Jenna Alva shoots down a giant inflatable slide; pirates
enjoy a game of cornhole in the sand.
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ECU wecomes
Bill Cosby
right Auditorium shook with laughter on
the night of September 20, 2012 when Bill
Cosby performed his 90-minute comedy
routine. Before Cosby even spoke, the audience was
standing on its feet and applauding him.
Cosbys routine was full of facial gestures and jokes
about marriage and many other topics. I think Bill
Cosbys routine was the funniest standup I've ever seen.
jokes themselves,� said Andrew Wood, a junior major-
ing in Biology. Cosby kept his audience laughing and
mteracting with him throughout the comedy session.
Although the audience was primarily Greenville
community members, several students purchased
tickets to see Cosby. I could not pass up the chance
to listen to a comedic legend. I grew up watching
The Cosby Show and Kids Say the Darndest Things.
~To be able to watch a routine from him live is a once
in a lifetime opportunity!� said Rebecca Hansen, a
Communications-Public Relations sophomore.
Cosby has had a huge impact on many of his fans
and has inspired them. He is a true inspiration for
what a great person should act like and how a hus-
band and father should be there for his family. His
performance continued to reflect his character and
made me an even bigger Bill Cosby fan!� said Mer-
edith Haney, a sophomore majoring in Family and
Community Services.
This event was the first in the 51st season of the S. Ru-
dolph Alexander Performing Arts Series (SRAPAS).
which is open to the entire Greenville area.
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Michelle Obama & Paul Ryan bring
the campaign trail to campus
n September 19, 2012, on the heels of Re-
publican Vice-Presidential candidate Paul
Ryans visit to ECU, people from all over
Eastern North Carolina lined the sidewalks outside of
Minges Coliseum for one purpose " to see the First
Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama.
Over the past four years of Obamas presidency, Mi-
chelle has been in the nations spotlight almost as much
as her husband. Her work towards national nutrition
and health has been instrumental to the country; she
redefined the food pyramid and has worked closely
with childrens fitness programs such as her Lets
Move� initiative to enhance health in schools.
In her speech at Minges, Michelle urged people to
vote, and informed students about what they can ex-
pect from Barack Obama if he is re-elected for a sec-
ond term. She discussed the struggles her husband
went through in his life, how he had to work hard to
get where he is today and the Universal Health Care
Plan, stressing its importance to the people of the na-
tion. Michelle also mentioned how Obama strives to
give every person an equal opportunity to go to college,
and wants to help pay for those who cant afford it. She
talked about his goals of moving the nation forward
by working to get us out of the recession and Open up
millions more jobs in America.
STEVEN SMITH/WRITER
ople crowded around the Student Recreation
Center in the early September heat to catch a
glimpse of the Republican vice-presidential can-
didate Paul Ryan. Students and Greenville citizens held
up painted Romney/Ryan signs and waved American
flags as they chanted Purple, Gold� and Romney,
Ryan� while waiting for Ryan to take the stage.
Ryan instantly won the crowds hearts by mentioning the
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nesses in the past, so he can help decrease Americas
~nemployment rate and create more jobs. Very few
umes have I seen a man and a moment fit so perfectly,�
said Ryan on Rommneys candidacy.
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Students and Greenville citizens held up painted
Romney/Ryan signs and waved American flags as
they chanted ~Purple, Gold and ~Romney, Ryan...�
For some students, this rally was the first time they
were able to witness a political candidate speak-
ing live. I had only seen it on TV, but seeing it
in person was interesting,� said Robert Kobet,
sophomore Chemistry major.
ECU Police, Greenville Police, the Pitt County Sher-
iffs office and Pitt Community College handled se-
curity for the event, and Secret Service agents over-
saw all of the arrangements. About 2,000 people
attended Ryans speech inside of the SRC (after
entering the building through TSA-like security),
while another 700 people sat in Hendrix Theater
and watched a live stream of the event. At least 500
people stood outside of the SRC for the duration of
the rally because the building was filled to capacity.
T was a little bummed out by the small space,�
said Ajay Purswani, a senior information com-
puter technology major.
Although the doors opened at approximately 11 a.m.,
people were linmg up outside of the SRC as early as
7 am. At one point, the line to get inside wrapped
around the building into the Mendenhall parking lot
and down the sidewalk all the way to McDonalds.
The rally opened with a prayer and then Justin
Davis, Student Government Association President,
gave a speech about getting informed, involved and
taking an active role in politics. Other speakers at
the rally included the Kinston Mayor and ECU
Alumnus B,J. Murphy, Insurance Commissioner
candidate Mike Causey, and the Republican candi-
date for N.C. Governor Pat McCrory.
KRISTEN MARTIN/WRITER
MEREDITH BAKER & CAITLIN CHARTIER/PHOTOS
STUDENT LIFE
Students share their
post-election feelings
after being able to
vote for the first time.
fter almost two years of campaigning, and a combined $2 billion dollars
spent by the Republican and Democratic parties, Election 2012 came to a
head on November 6th. As the tallied votes began to roll in, media stations
across the nation started calling the results for each state. Kentucky went to Rom-
ney; Vermont to Obama. Half an hour later, Romney was victorious in southern
states like Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi. President Obama cleaned up in the
northeastern states of Delaware, Maine, and Rhode Island, as well as his home state
of Illinois. It would be almost midnight before Barack Obama was declared the win-
ner, but for many students, who were also first time voters, watching the results was
almost as exciting as hoping their candidate would succeed.
Tt was really nerve wracking to sit around and wait for news that was really important to
you, and I was watching with my friends at an election night party so it made everything
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more intense. As a first time voter, I was just so involved in this election and was anx-
ious as I watched the returns come in because I really wanted to see who had won,�
said freshman Obama supporter and Nursing major Meghan Boop. Election night
parties were hosted in dorms, in apartments, off campus"and on campus, like the
Election Party held by the Collegiate 100. The parties gave students an opportunity
to hang out with friends and share their reactions as results trickled in.
Freshman Victoria Eaton, a Political Science and Spanish double major echoed
Boops excitement about Obamas victory. It was an amazing feeling to be able
to contribute to the countrys political process for the first time. I was ecstatic when
Obama was reelected. I felt that it would have been foolish to stop progress half way
through. Its hard to fix a twelve year long problem in four years, but I feel like the
Obama administration has really taken some steps in the right direction.�
As with any race however, there is both a winner and a loser, and for some students, their
feelings post-election centered far more on disappomtment than they did on excitement.
T wasnt at all surprised that the president was reelected,� said freshman Political Science
and History double major ~Tyler Moor, but I was disappointed that Romney couldn't
articulate a winning conservative message"at least North Carolina has a republican
General Assembly and governor though.
Regardless of party affiliation, students all agreed that participating in the election
was a pivotal moment in their lives. Being able to vote for the first time is a rite of
passage"and its one thats even sweeter if ones candidate comes out on top.
SARAH BURKE/WRITER
RYAN HARPER/PHOTO
Cheers & Tears from left: The Collegiate 100 Party Celebrates Obama's victory; Romney
supporters have a drink durring final moments of the election.
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ustin Davis had no idea what East Carolina had in
store for him as an incoming college freshman in
2008. Nevertheless, he devoted that year to focus-
Mfg on his studies and figuring out what he wanted to
do with his life. Campus classes and experiences led
him to a political science concentration. During his
sophomore year, a friend of Daviss encouraged him
to join SGA. Davis gave it a try and realized he really
enjoyed it. He spent two years as SGA Treasurer and
was elected SGA President in 2012, his senior year.
When I entered this year as president,� David said,
SGA had varied principles. Since then, I have helped de-
velop a mission statement, purpose statement, and values.
I basically had to build from the ground up. Now I have
established a solid foundation of where I stand for the stu-
dents.� His main goal this year is to impact students and
build leaders of tomorrow.� He wants to listen to each
students needs and work with them as much as possible
to make sure that their voices are heard. Davis also stated
that being involved with SGA has given him so many new
opportunites for the future.
After Davis graduates he plans to join a missionary
group so that he can lend a hand to others in need.
He stated that being SGA president has taught him so
much. He has learned to always put others before him-
self, Any job involves some role of leadership,� Davis
explained. It is our job to figure out which role is most
necessary for each situation.�
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Freeboot
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veryone knows that Pirates love their football
team and are full of pirate pride. Beside the
traditional tailgates on game day, there is an-
other way that Pirates can get pumped full of spirit and
enjoy themselves: Freeboot Fridays.
~This eventis free and open to the public in general. Many stu-
dents who have parents coming to the game will invite them
to come to Freeboot Friday to enjoy music and get a taste of
Greenvilles culture. According to Uptown Greenvilles web-
site, Freeboot Hriday is a way to draw the sizable visiting East
Carolina fan base into the center of Greenville for a night.�
Freeboot Friday attendants are able to sample food from
local restaurants such as Chilis and SupDogs. Those over
21 are able to get reduced price or free beer and other
alcoholic beverages from local breweries, such as Duck
Rabbit Craft Brewery. Freeboot Fridays arent just for
ECU game attendants; many Greenville residents use
them as a gathering place to reconnect with their friends
and neighbors and just enjoy the beginning of the week-
end. Tt was my first time!� said Kelly Kerschner, sopho-
more public health major. It was mainly families and fun
stuff for the community. There was free Chicos samples
and good music, as well.�
Children in attendance are able to participate in arts
and crafts stations, like a large area set aside just for
sidewalk chalk drawings. There are bouncy houses and
a large play pirate ship on hand for kids to entertain
themselves and have a good time.
Live music plays throughout the event, and each Freeboot
Friday has a certain music genre. This year, the featured
genres were reggae, country, grass roots rock, bluegrass Celtic
blend, and a mixture of Motown, disco and soul. The main acts
were Dub Addis, the Satin Finish Band, the Emily Minor Band,
~Those Meddlin Kids, and �,� ~Jumsy Lovers.
There isnt a large range of activities for college-age kids to
participate in other than chatting with friends or trying free
food samples. Even though they have free beer, its not too
thrilling: ~They need activities and fun things to do!� said Jess
Crawley, junior English major.
Freeboot Fridays started in 2000 by the Uptown Greenville,
a non-profit organization that tries to help Greenvilles busi-
ness district thrive and grow. The main goal of the event is
to make people want to spend their evening in downtown
Greenville and give the local restaurants and stores business.
The event takes place on Friday evening before home games
from five until eight oclock in Five Points Plaza, which is at
the corner of 5th and Evans.
Freeboot Fridays are sponsored by Wells Fargo, Pirate Radio,
Suddenlink, Bud Light, WITN, The Daily Reflector, The
Greenville ~Times, Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery, The City
of Greenville, Coastal Banker Commercial Mark, Krispy
Kreme, The Province, UBE and East Carolina University,
KRISTEN MARTIN/WRITER
COLBY BYRD/PHOTO
DANCE: Students show off their moves to
live music at Freeboot Friday.
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Homecoming 2012
his year ECU had its eightieth annual homecoming. The theme was ~The Greatest Place
on Earth which is a slogan usually used in the circus. Homecoming is put on by the Office
of Student Activities and Organization (SAO). People got were more involved in home-
coming this year due to the wide range of events. Many people said they didnt even go to home-
coming week last year, and that they didnt know there was one.
What made homecoming week even bigger this year? A few crowd drawing events, started homecoming
off right!I went to the homecoming dance at the beginning of the week. It was fun and there was free
all-you-can eat candy, so I didnt complain,� said Jenna Bruno, a sophomore social work major.
Aside from the parade the morning of the game, another event seemed to be taking the crowd by
storm. ~I'he crowd got to enjoy a nice skit competition where the organization involved with home-
coming performed a skit that was themed around the circus, and often bashed on the Memphis
Tigers. The auditorium was packed and people got to enjoy a great laugh.
The homecoming committee also hosted a special Freeboot Friday in honor of homecoming. This
drew a reasonable crowd who all enjoyed free food, beer, concerts, and inflatables. This event was
not only open to students, but the whole community was invited. People were able to chat with the
previous homecoming king, and queen, and got to learn more about this years candidates. This
allowed more people to be informed and involved in homecoming.
More people were involved this year than in previous years, and everyone got their chance to
vote for their candidates and their support their team! I actually went to almost all the events
this year, I felt like I could be more involved in homecoming than last year. I really enjoyed the
concert, and the skit competition was hilarious,� said Shelby Robertson, a sophomore, nursing
major. This week-long celebration had at least one event every day so that all students could
participate, and more than succeeded in getting all members of the Pirate Nation revved up
for the homecoming football game!
STEVEN SMITH/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
Royalty, from left: Homecoming queen Alyssa Robinson and King Justin Davis oat i for a photo dur-
ing half time at the homecoming game; float representing 2012 circus theme; Melissa Gurney rides
above the parade spectators.
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Arace to the finish at Pirate 500
he Pirate 500 is put on every year by the
Resident Hall Association, but what is it
that keeps the students coming back ev-
ery year? Is it the free t-shirt? Perhaps the nice
weather? Or is it something more than that?
It seems like the biggest thing the students look
forward to was the pure adrenaline rush 500-me-
ter dash down college hill. Students got to have
a two car race in man made cars. They could
race their friends or a stranger. The race usually
started off subtle, but intensified as the hill de-
clined. During the race some students would get
the thrill of spinning out of control and wrecking.
This seemed to scare and please the driver all at
once. I originally didnt want to do this, but my
friend made me. It was a little scary, and very fast,
especially when my friend ran me off the track,
but mostly it was fun,� said Kenya Shakir, a fresh-
man sociology major.
Many first time attenders found this adrenaline rush
amusing,
ally decided to do this event just because I am a risk
and wanted to experience it again. I actu-
taker, and I was told from some of my friends who
did it in the past that the thrill of flying down the hill
was so fun,� said Greg Myers, a freshmen Biology
major. Students who had attended in previous years
came back to experience the excitement again, and
a lot of them brought new guests to try out the fun.
Thrill seekers looked at the race as more than fun,
some got a little competitive. People would try to run
their opponent off the track, or hit their breaks just
right to where they would get to the finish line first,
The design of these cars could have been a little better,
because they were hard to control, but the race in gen-
eral was very fun. I got a little eager to beat my partner,�
said Dustin Davis, a junior chemistry major.
There were inflatables, and a dunking booth where
students got to dunk their RA. What could be more
fun, right? My R.A. was in that dunking booth, so I
was ready to try real hard to dunk him,� said Ryan
Crossgrove, a freshman nursing major. People also
stopped by just to get a free t-shirt. Hey, they said
free t-shirt, I was in,� said Demiyah Randall a
freshman art major.
Many new comers were in attendance
this year, and will likely be in attendance :
next year, with some of their friends. To experience
the rush all over again!
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of the biggest events especially on
campus and in the Greenville area.
Some students even start planning their Hal-
loween costume as early as August!
Although Halloween was on Wednesday this year,
there were still plenty of celebrations occurring
that students could attend. Many fraternities and
sororities had socials that night and downtown was
busy as usual. The downtown area was blocked off,
and no traffic was allowed through until the cel-
ebrations were over at 2 a.m.
The Office of Student Activities and Organization,
partnered with other ECU departments, to organize
Halloweek, a week of Halloween-inspired activities
that students could participate in. Halloweek began
with the Resident Hall Associations Ghost Walk and
culminated in Midnight Madness on Halloween night.
Midnight Madness was the largest event out of Hal-
_ loweek and took place as an alternate� Halloween cel-
ebration. We didnt want to g0 downtown,� said Leigh
Baylor, freshman biology major. Mendenhall boasted
plenty of activities throughout its three floors for stu-
dents to participate in, including Haunted Laser Tag,
the opportunity to create your own custom street sign.
The tons of activities originally drew me in into it,� said
One of the new attractions for this years Mid-
night Madness was Clearly You Crystals. Stu-
dents were able to take a photograph in their Hal-
loween costume, and have it laser-etched inside
of a crystal keychain. At 11 p.m., students were
able to enjoy a midnight breakfast in Destination
360. Approximately 2,000 students participated
in the events that were hosted in Mendenhall Stu-
dent Center and the Student Recreation Center.
RHAs third annual Ghost Walk was a definite suc-
cess. Students crowded around Wright Fountain
at 9:30 p.m. on October 24. RHA leaders herded
the students into groups and walked around cam-
pus pointing out haunted� locations while telling
the stories associated with each one. New legends
continue to be added every year. A new legend
this year involved Cotten Residence Hall and the
Science-Technology building. Legend has it that a
young couple who met at ECU decided to get mar-
ried underneath the Cupola. However, the groom
got scared and never showed up. The heartbroken
bride put her wedding dress on and committed
suicide. To this day, students say they still see her
walking the halls of Cotten in her bloody wedding
dress. At Sci-Tech, a student decided to kill himself
by throwing himself off of the fifth floor. Current
students say that they can see a boy falling and hear
his screams late at night. Yet when they run over to
help him, no one is there.
Another annual popular Halloweek event is The
Rocky Horror Picture Show in Hendrix Theatre.
SAB Films created prop bags to hand out to the
first 300 students who were admitted into the
- festivities, a Halloween edition
theatre. Some of the items in the bag included
rice, confetti, noise makers and glow sticks. Before
the movie began, members of SAB judged entrants
in the Rocky Horror costume contest. The contest _
had two divisions: Rocky-inspired costumes and
non-Rocky costumes. After that, the Rocky Hor-
ror virgins,� people who had never seen the movie,
had to stand up on stage and learn the Time Warp,
a dance from the movie. The energy level in Hen-
drix was phenomenal as everyone threw props,
screamed at the movie, and danced.
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ed $1 donation fee for entry, and all of the proceeds
went to the Pitt County Homeless Shelter.
For students who needed Wellness Passport
credit and wanted to participate in Halloween
of True Life was
performed in Hendrix Theatre. Skits that were
based on actual students accounts of the effects
of alcohol, legal issues, and safe sex were per- "
formed to inform students on how to be safe if
they went downtown. ~
From dances to ghost stories to laser tag, ECU
provided a little bit of everything for students
to participate in and celebrate Halloween.
KRISTEN MARTIN/WRITER
MARIKA MATHEW/PHOTO
BOO: Dalton Perkinson is hides in the bushes outside of Bate.
STUDENT LIFE
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now an accepted and popular form
of creative self-expression for college
students. From favorite quotes to meaningful sym-
bols and designs, Millenials� have been titled the
most tattooed generation so far. ECU students are
no exception to the trend, adorning themselves with
artwork that reflects their personality and their past.
Like many people, Jordan Carden, a freshman
Creative Writing major, acquired her first tattoo
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when she turned 18. Her shoulder and neck bear
a dandelion blowing off in the wind with crows
flying away in the distance. Getting the tattoo was
a way for her to accept and cope with her par-
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ent's recent divorce. It represents the end of the
past and the beginning of a new life. The crows
represent the journey to an unknown future for
my family and me, whether it be good, bad, or in
between,� said Jordan.
Her most recent tattoo is a tribal wave on her foot
that reminds her of her heritage. I lived on an
island known as Guam, and on the island, locals
would share the idea that tribal tattoos would be
given to the strongest warriors in the villages based
on certain criteria,� said Jordan. In a way, I felt like
I got the tribal wave to represent strength, power,
and most importantly, a piece of my heritage.�
Briceida Rodriguez, a junior Hispanic Studies and
Intended Nursing major, got a tattoo of a heart in
2011 that represents her passion for the medical
field. The heart was tattooed onto her ribs and
has a regular heart rhythm coming from it. Re-
cently, Briceida attained her second tattoo"a rose
on her left shoulder blade. It represents love and
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devotion for my significant other and everything I
desire in my life,� said Briceida.
Looking to find an image that represented an unchane-
ing part of himself, Ben Reyes, a freshman Music Edu-
cation major, got a series of tattoos"a Celtic symbol
on his right arm and three West African symbols on
his left arm. The three West African symbols symbol-
ize intelligence, good luck, and independence. The
one on my right arm is a Celtic symbol that represents
talent and self-confidence,� said Ben. His tattoos serve
as both a meaningful reminder of his true self and as
aesthetic pieces of artwork.
Kaylee Watson, a freshman majoring in Social
Work, simply had the word fearless� tattooed onto
the inside of her arm. I got it because I feel like you
should never hold back in life.� said Kaylee. You
should live everyday how you want to with no one
telling you what to do or you being scared of any-
thing or what anyone thinks.�
These ECU students come from all walks of life. They
have different majors, beliefs, and dreams" its possible
that their lives will never cross paths. Yet, all of these
individuals are connected by the fact that they seek to
tell their stories through tattoos.
ERIKA DIETRICK/WRITER
AMANDA MUTIO/PHOTO
Body Art: The transition of Briceida Rodriguez's rose tattoo.
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etween being a cheerleader, a member of
Beta Theta Pi, a tour guide, an orientation as-
sistant, a Campus Living employee, a tutor, a
member of SNCAE, and a student, its a wonder that
Justin Jones has any time left to breathe.
Jones, a 21-year-old senior who is majoring in mid-
dle grades education, first got involved with student
life by rushing Beta Theta Pi during his freshman
year. I was actually dared to go through recruit-
ment for my fraternity,� said Jones. Besides having
Brotherhood every Sunday, there are different ac-
tivities throughout the week that Jones participates
in, like intramural games. Beta normally only takes
a few hours of his time each week, until rush week
comes around. Its every day for a whole week.
That takes up about 20-30 hours,� he said.
He started giving tours during the second semester
of his freshman year. I just love ECU so much, I
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From cheerleading to homecoming king, this pirate is passtionate about his school
want everyone else to see what I see in ECU,� said
Jones. Taking a tour was actually one of the things
that made him choose ECU. When I came here
and took a tour, it just felt like it was the right fit,�
he said. Currently, Jones gives tours every ~Tuesday
and ~Thursday. Last semester, however, he gave
tours every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Friday. It just depends on my schedule,� he said.
Jones had such a good time during freshman orien-
tation that, during the summer after freshman year,
he became one of 25 orientation assistants. All
25 of us work all eight sessions during the summer,
and then we do the transfer sessions in January and
in August,� he said.
Jones said although it would be tough, if he had to
pick a favorite extracurricular, it would have to be
cheerleading. During football, having 50,000 people
screaming is just like... You cant even describe the
experience on the field,� he said. Jones played football
in high school, but after tearing his ACL he knew
that he couldnt play anymore. Hes always been very
school-spirited, and cheerleading fit that perfectly. As
of right now, cheerleading takes up most of his time,
simply because practice is every Sunday, Tuesday, and
Thursday for three hours, in addition to hour-long
workouts ~Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Jones also finds time to tutor at the Pirate Tutoring
Center. I saw a lot of my classmates struggling with
their lower level classes,� he said, which prompted
him to become a tutor,
During all four years he has spent at ECU, Jones
has made a significant contribution to student life by
tutoring, cheering on the teams, and giving new and
prospective students a look at the campus he loves.
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on everyone. ~Throughout the years different styles of music have been
popular, but like fashion, music goes in and out of style. A group that
is reigning in popularity again today is The Beatles. All though there are only two
surviving members of this 1970s British rock band, there music is still vastly listened
to. You won't find many people today that dont kriow who the Beatles are. Most
people have heard the name Paul McCartney or John Lennon. But its not just the
four-member band that the crowd still goes crazy about, its the songs that McCart-
ney and Lennon wrote that have so much meaning to people today.
Many students here at ECU can think of a meaningful song by the Beatles and talk
about how these songs impact them. Back in the 70s Lennons songs helped people get
through many economic and social issues. ~Today these songs seem to have the same
effect of people. These songs cover topics of social reform, love, rebellions, and just ran-
dom ideas and thoughts. I like the Beatles because George Harrisons songs speak to
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me.� Songs such as Come Together,� Let It Be,� Hey Jude,� Yesterday� and many
others are songs found on the iPods.of many students at ECU. Many know them for their
classic song featured in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Imagination.�
The imfamous picture of the Beatles walking on Abby Road is the most controver-
sial and most well-known and portrayed image from the Beatles. Other images are
portrayed as well, like when people draw a yellow submarine, or just images of a
member of the group.
This decade is currently going through its British Invasion, so flashback to the origi-
nal invasion is common. But why has this group been the one to still top the charts in
popularity? Aside from the band and songs, the Beatles are a group our parents grew
up on, music they still listened to when we were growing up. Songs of our parents
decades seemed to be more moving than the ones today, that is why they are making
their way back on the charts.
Aside from the fact of the whole classic rock genre coming back in, the Beatles still
gross near top in the charts, and ECU students love them. Most people would say
they listen to the music of the Beatles to help them relax and think. Others will just
say its good genuine music. But no matter the reason, we all know who the Beatles
are, and its safe to say their music will stay around for many more years.
STEVEN SMITH/WRITER
TENISHA MORRISON/PHOTO
Beats: Robert Bell spends his free time writing songs and making beats in his dorm room
convereted to music studio located in Belk Dorm.
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ample, that leather boots are popular this year if al-
most every girl on campus is wearing a pair.
Guys fashion has basically stayed the same throughout
the past few decades. ECUs campus is full of guys in
t-shirts and jeans or athletic shorts. I usually wear ath-
letic clothes to be comfortable,� said Russell Hunnicut,
freshman biology major. To be nice, Ill wear khaki
shorts or pants and a polo.� Polo and button-up shirts
are generally considered dressy for guys every day
wear. Girls fashion on the other hand is constantly
changing. Although it has a habit of repeating itself
it is constantly evolving. This year, many trends that
were popular in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s have
been incorporated into current fashion.
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major, is on her way to the gym sporting Nike
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One of the trends in girls casual clothing is Nike
athletic shorts. Commonly referred to as Norts,�
these shorts are brightly colored and have a con-
trasting, usually white, binding around the edges.
This trend dates back to the 1980s when neon col-
ors were fashionable, and people were involved in
the fitness craze.
Leather is one of the most popular trends for 2012.
Whether its boots, a bag, or a jacket, everyone
seems to own at least one leather item. Although
leather has been popular for several years now, it has
changed over the decades.
The leather jacket is a fashion staple that has evolved
over the years. It first began as part of aviators, and
members of the militarys uniforms. Then in the
1940s and 1950s, films began to popularize these
brown leather jackets and Hollywood stars wore
Ready to go: Taylor Alexander, a psychology
major, is all around vintage from her bag down
to her boots.
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Best foot forward: Bad Land, a sophomore
business major, poses in khakis.
them. The black leather jacket hit the scene in
the 1950s and 1960s when the greaser� culture
began to grow in popularity. In the 1990s, mov-
ies like The Matrix popularized the long, leather
trench coat, which was. associated with spies and
government agents. Now, in 2012, fitted leather
jackets are in style. For women, theyre short, usu-
ally waist-length, and have some trim or other de-
tail that makes them more feminine.
Leather was a very popular material for boots in the
1960s and 1970s, especially for go-go boots. Go-go
boots had a short, square heel and came in a wide vari-
ety of colors. Now, boots are typically much taller, usu-
ally hitting just below the knee. Instead of letting your
pant legs cover the boot up, girls tuck their jeans into
the boot to show off the tall boot leg. The most prev-
alent boot colors on campus are brown and black.
Leather love: Communications major Larissa
Bundziak rocks her leather apparel.
Most importantly, fashion offers students a way to
express their personality. Im a very laid back,
low-key type of person and all I wear on a normal
basis is jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes,� said Mer-
edith Haney, a sophomore family and community
services major. On the other hand, fashion can be
dictated by your mood. Im in bum clothes 24/7
because Im too lazy to dress up for classes or any-
thing for that matter,� said Ali Rothbart, a sopho-
more psychology major. Its also influenced by our
career, as illustrated by Amanda Berry, a sophomore
exercise physiology major. Usually Im either in
workout clothes or something nice. Im in college,
so I thought I should have professional appeal when
Pm at work or working out.�
What's considered fashionable on ECUs campus might not
be elsewhere in the world. Im from New York. Fashion is
jeans
more abstract there. People in the city wear crazy things,�
said Jen Laverdi, a freshman pre-health major.
Regardless of where students are from, how
they dress, or what current trends are, fashion
always has been and always will be an integral
part of student life.
KRISTEN MARTIN/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
Wrap Up:Freshman public health majors Dhara
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The average ECU student spends $6,000
to $28,000 for one years education.
Where does all of this money go?
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than the daily expenses that students incur,
the largest consumer of their money is
the university. The average in-state student pays almost
$6,000 for tuition per year and thats not including hous-
ing and food! While its impossible to track one student's
money through the university system, its easy to discover
what some of the university's revenue is used on.
Students have various opinions about where their
money is going. I would guess a large portion of fees
goes toward paying professors and other ECU staff,
then upkeep of facilities and paying for future build-
ings,� said James Crouch, junior public health major.
Another viewpoint has nothing to do with education.
Tm betting my money is spent on athletics the most,
especially football because it is important for the foot-
ball players to have the right gear to keep them safe
when theyre out there winning games!� said Jess
Crawley, junior English major. So whos right?
Many students see the words university fees� on their
eBill on OneStop and have no idea what their money
is actually being spent on. Athletics is partially paid for
by student fees, but its not where the majority of the
money goes. Its a part of university fees, which are
only $787 per semester, and split between four different
categories. The athletics fee is used to fund the inter-
collegiate athlete programs, and maintain and operate
the athletic facilities, such as Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
and Minges Coliseum. Student activities fees are used
for non-academic, student life organizations and ser-
vices, such as yearbook and SAO. The fees are also
used to maintain and operate any facilities associated
with these organizations. ~The university also has to pay
indebtedness fees that are used pay off bonds that the
university uses to fund its projects. The fourth part of
university fees is special fees, which are used for specific
needs that dont have a specific revenue source.
Students also pay an educational/technology fee of
$151 per semester. This fee goes towards the free print
labs on campus like Mendenhall Student Center and
the Austin building. ~This fee also pays for technology
that is used in the classrooms, such as overhead projec-
tors and computers. Many of the classrooms in Joyner
East, the home of the School of Communication.
house computers for the students use.
Students have two medical charges on their tuition bills.
One, the student health insurance plan, can be waived if
the student has adequate health insurance. The other is a
health service fee. This mandatory fee allows students to
have free visits to Student Health Services. However, lab,
radiology, pharmacy and other ancillary services are not
covered in the health service fee.
In order to escape the approximate $7,000 difference
between in state and out-of-state, some students get
N.C. residency. For me, I always knew I was going
out-of-state to school. When I was researching colleges,
tuition was a big part of it,� said Melissa Leopard,
freshman Communication major. My brother goes to
a university in Florida and has already gotten in-state
tuition there.� Leopard will have to live in North Caro-
lina for a month before she can claim residency. Part
of the process is to have a place of your own and a
North Carolina drivers license. I love North Carolina
so.much that I want to live here!� said Leopard.
Since there are other fees that cover technology, ath-
letics and residence halls, what exactly is tuition used
on? TI think tuition and fees are spent on faculty and
facilities,� said Meredith Haney, sophomore, family
and community services major. In face, the majority of
tuition is used to pay for the academic expenses, which
includes building upkeep and professors salaries.
KRISTEN MARTIN/WRITER
GARRETT CAMPBELL/PHOTO
Money, Money, Money: Hefty fees apply to student
organizations such as Student Pirate Club.
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cultures KS) o)e\"Jal (creme) per-lan) olUk:
ebsters dictionary defines diversity as the condition of
having or being composed of differing elements: variety; es-
pecially: the inclusion of different types of people.� Within
the Pirate Nation, there is a lot of diversity, as students come from a
variety of backgrounds and aggregations. .
~Olivia Richardson, Native American Senior Accounting major from the
Haliwa-Saponi Tribe, defines what diversity means to her. Diversity isn't
just racially bound to me. Diversity includes:a number of other areas, in-
cluding religion, ideas, opinions, interests... the list goes on. Our minds do
not operate in the same manner, but the diversity of our minds can come
together to make one big, life-changing decision. Diversity also helps to fill
in the blanks. Some people have a weakness in some areas. Diversity can
help someone find an individual to help them overcome their weakness.�
Senior Biochemistry major Shafiq Zaib is proud of her Western Asian
heritage. I am proud of being Pakistani because I believe we have the
best food as well as the best traditional attire. If you ever look ata ~
Pakistani wedding, the outfits are beautifully and astonishingly in-
tricate; no other culture that I know of has attire as appealing as
Pakistani clothes. It's being able to dress beautifully while still
remaining conservative, a mixture I completely support.�
Junior future Early Intervention Specialist Akudo/
Abanukam, an African American of Nigerian descent
is proud of her Nigerian heritage, which she often
shares through music and dance. My heritage has
deep roots in my culture,� she says. Being Nigerian-
American, I feel like I have the best of both worlds,
~American by birth, Nigerian by blood.�
Lei Wang, Chinese graduate Biochemistry PhD candidate
is an Asian converting to Christianity. I love to share my
Chinese culture in festivals and celebrations,� she begins. I am
proud of my Chinese heritage, and diversity to me, means that
you can make friends from around the world.� Despite a students
religious affiliation, walk of life, or socioeconomic status, the East
Carolina community is becoming more diverse and sharing their
cultures and religious backgrounds with each other for the im-
provement of the community.
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supposed to survive this recession?
Many college students rely on government funding in
order to go to college. Financial Aid has been around
for several decades, but these past few years it has be-
come immensely popular. It is the now expected to at-
tend a college. Tuition is more expensive than in past
generations, and you cant forget other expenses not
included in you tuition cost, such as apartment, food,
school supplies, books, and so much more.
Another thing college students rely on to make it
through the hard times are discounts and money sav-
ing cards/memberships. Cards like an MVP card from
Food Lion, or a VIC card from Harris Teeter. These
cards allow grocery shoppers to get some food items
at discount prices and help ~save money. Department
stores that do not have these cards often have storewide
sales. ~hese stores often tend to have credit cards, and
if people apply for it, they can save a certain percent on
all purchases made at that store. A credit card is some-
thing a lot of college students seem to get so they can
learn to budget money and earn good credit.
~Today, value stores are very popular places to shop.
Dollar stores were known for selling knick-knacks, but
today they also sell clothes and groceries, so people can
woid lines at the supermarket and avoid high prices.
itores like the Dollar Tree sell a lot of food, from name
orand, to aftermarket brands. The quantity is less, but
for people who live on their own or dont eat much,
these stores can really save them money. When it comes
to clothes, they are one of the biggest necessities, but the
cost can be unbearable! There are some department
stores like, TJ. Maxx, Ross, or Marshalls, which offer a
discounted price on new, designer clothes. These stores
allow tor people to dress in style for a cheaper price.
A lot of restaurants around a college town tend to have
student discounts, this way students can eat for an af-
fordable price. This is a great incentive, because one has
to present their college ID to get the discount, and the
discount initially saves the student time and money, that
would be spend elsewhere on food.
With high prices for food, gas, clothes, and household ne-
cessities, it is harder for people, let along college students,
to make it through the economic situation. Little tips like
these can help a college student to
make it through the hard times.
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Sasha Preddie discovered that comedy and service
made her feel like she belonged at ECU
ike many incoming freshmen, Sasha Preddie
found herself slightly withdrawn her first semes-
er of college. Back in high school, I was the per-
son who was always talking, always outgoing,� said Pred-
die, a 19-year-old communication sophomore. When I
came here, I kind of went into my shell.�
Preddies remedy was to get more involved. Her
freshmen year, she became a part of SAB Promo-
tions, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars,
and Phi Eta Sigma, the national freshman honor so-
ciety. However, it was through SAB Promotions that
Preddie found one of her passions.
Mendenhall was hosting an event similar to Get a Clue
and the SAB was beside a table for The Swash Improv.
They told me they had auditions, so I just auditioned
randomly,� said Preddie. Since Preddie had never done
improv before and didnt know if she was good at it or
not, she wouldnt be disappointed if she didnt get a spot.
Nonetheless, she got a spot in the group, and loves it.
Whenever Im having a bad day, I know I can go there
and we can just joke,� said Preddie. Lately, the group
hasnt done many performances. A lot of the peo-
ple that were in it when I joined have all graduated
so were rebuilding,� said Preddie. This semester the
group has at least three performances lined up and
has teamed up with Seriously Clowning, the stand-
up group On Campus.
Preddies other passion is Gamma Sigma Sigma, the
service sorority she rushed fall semester her sophomore
year. Its a lot different from the regular social sororities
because its not as expensive and its non-selective,� said
Preddie. She was introduced to the sorority through Get a
Clue and one of her fellow SAB members.
After meeting many of the sisters and seeing how friendly
the environment was, Preddie decided to rush. Her favor-
ite memory from rush was big-little day. We didnt know
who our big was because it was a surprise,� said Preddie.
The pledges went on a scavenger hunt and ended up
at the North Recreational complex. There was the
huge tunnel and we ran through it,� said Preddie.
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were supposed to go to them. They counted to three
and our big popped out.�
With Gamma Sig
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community service organizations, such as Alexs
Lemonade Stand Foundation, the American Red
Cross, Relay for Life, and the Ronald McDonald
house. We really do any community service thats
near and dear to anybodys heart,� said Preddie.
Being involved in student life has positively impacted
Preddie. It definitely brought me back out of my
shell. m not that person who moved in freshman
year and didnt really talk to anybody and didnt
really connect with my hallmates,� said Preddie.
Pm definitely the person I remember being in high
school and thats what I really enjoy.�
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those for close to five years now,� said Snyder. Theyre sort of a tradition now.�
CUs chancellors house is always highly decorated for the holidays, and
some have even compared it to a smaller version of ~Tangle woods Festival
of Lights. Certain things always show that Christmas is on its way. It could
be the first holiday song you hear on the radio or ABC Familys 25 Days of Christ-
mas. For many ECU students, its not Christmastime until the Chancellors house
has been decorated. Chancellor Ballards house, which is opposite of the Jenkins
Fine Art Center on 5th Street, is easily the most decorated house on the street.
As soon as Thanksgiving break is over, the annual decorating begins, starting
with the famous toy soldiers. The first year we used them, people were actually
getting their picture taken with the soldiers,� said the head decorator George
Snyder, who is from Jeffersons florist on Evans Street.
The relationship with Jeffersons was something that the Ballards inherited when
they moved into the residence nine years ago. Their stuff is fantastic,� said
Nancy Ballard, the chancellors wife. Theyre like a little piece of New York
City in North Carolina.�
Each year, the residence has a predominant theme. Last year, it was sort of a
winter wonderland, and this year were doing something a little more whimsical
and childlike,� said Snyder. All of the decorations that are used each year belong
to Jeffersons. The artificial greenery and wreaths are from New Growth De-
signs, which is our sister company,� said Snyder,
This year, Mrs. Ballard saw the soldiers outside and let those influence this
years theme. After seeing them, I said lets bring that fanciful feeling into
the house,� she said. The theme is also determined by what new items Jef-
fersons has in stock that year. We take a little of what weve done before and
play around with it,� said Mrs. Ballard.
The amount of decorations that Snyder uses each year varies with the theme.
We try to do something in each room, including greenery, garlands, wreaths, and
bows,� said Snyder. We decorate the tree in pirate colors, purple and gold, to
represent ECU and then outside we use purple and gold and red. We introduce
red to the purple and gold for Christmas.�
The one decoration that never changes is the tall toy soldiers. The soldiers
that are out front we custom built those for the house, and weve been using
Jeffersons actually donated the toy soldiers to the chancellors residence to be
used year after year. The houses decorations begin being put up the week after
Thanksgiving, and are taken down the week after New Years. We try to do the
outside of the house first, like the wreaths and soldiers because I have help to do
that, and then we go inside and work,� said Snyder. Especially if theres bad
weather, we try to get the outside done first.�
When it comes to the inside decorations, Snyder is the main decorator. Max is my
main helper. He helps me put up all the garlands and the wreaths and the other
technical stuff� said Snyder. Then it will end up just me being here to do all of the
flufing and hanging of ornaments.�
Generally, this process begins before the first cold breeze hits ECU. In July or
August we try to meet and figure out what were going to do, and get Mrs. Bal-
lards input on what she would like to do as well as far as the theme,� said Snyder.
Then we start planning and pulling all of our sources together.�
Student opinion about the house is very positive. The nutcrackers are unique,� said
Allison Wiles, sophomore, hospitality management major. I just wish they had a
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musical-timed Christmas lights display. Theyre so cool!� Allison isnt the only one
who loves the nutcrackers. I love how the chancellors house is decorated so beauti-
fully,� said Caitlin Melton, sophomore, exercise physiology major. I'd have to say my
favorite part of the decorations is the toy soldiers, though.�
Jeffersons has been decorating the chancellors residence for approximately ten
years, and Snyder has been there for eight of those ten years. Its been a great
experience working with the university, and working with the Ballards, trying to
capture what they feel their Christmas should be that year,� said Snyder. When
its open to the staff and the receptions that they have there, I get a lot of good
feedback from the public when they see it. As long as everyones happy and gets in
the Christmas spirit, I think Ive done my job.�
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arget has long been the go-to� store for
everything college!� From beds-in-a-bag,�
shower caddies, area rugs and more, Target
has always been the choice store.
Scores of students gathered on a warm August evening
to partake in ECUs second annual Target Run, a na-
tionwide event allowing students full, exclusive access
to the superstore for the opportunity to Ship Their
Crew to Target.� The store opened up solely for ECU
students to partake in an after-hours fun-filled delight.
As the perfect opportunity to stock up on last minute sup-
plies, dormitory décor, snacks, and that perfect first day
of college,� outfit. Students boarded the ECU buses to
dance, shop, congregate and save.
As they were shuttled from their residence halls to the
~Target store, they were greeted by other anxious stu-
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dents standing in line waiting for the event to begin.
Once the doors opened and the students flooded in,
they were welcomed into the receiving line with free
samples, goody bags, and refreshments!
The purpose of this event was simple,� said Jami-
tress Bowden, Marketing Manager of the Residence
Hall Association and senior double major in French
and Communications. The purpose was to give stu-
dents a fun way to interact with each other and shop
before classes start. It was also a great way to meet
new people and reconnect with people that you met
if you were returning.�
~Targets reputation for excellence in all dorm essentials
drew a crowd of over 1500 students looking save on
all their last minute items needed to kick off the school
year in style. As outfitting a dorm room can be costly
ina recession, Target offered discounts of up to 30 per-
cent off to allow all students to purchase things that
suited their style and needs.
In the words of the retailer, Target puts the U�
in university,� and the Ship Your Crew to Target
event was a success that many students hope to see
in coming years.
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Vinyl loving, above: The Target College event at ECU had
a dance floor with a live dj; from top, two students enjoy
shopping; Target run student volutneer Courtney Craig's
favorite part of the night was learning new dance moves
from two fellow pirates at the event; goody bags were
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his Year ECU hosted its drag show. Its
a collection of six different acts. The
show has dancing, telling jokes, and
a lot of other entertaining aspects. A lot of the
acts have been in this show previously, but ECU
was proud to introduce a new act, Nation Tyre.
Nation Tyre has been in the drag business for
thirteen years. Six months after graduating
college, she found herself in a drag club in
Raleigh, NC. It wasnt until she went to a job
corporation in Atlanta, GA that she learned
the actual craft of drag. Nation Tyre has al-
ways been an actress. She attended college
for theatre and is an avid part of the Interna-
tional Thespian Society.
Her star struck performance was the head-
line of the show. She lives her everyday as a
female, but when she is on the stage she per-
forms as a male. Tyres act consists of danc-
ing to upbeat pop and r&b songs. She also
hosted the show. When she performs in show
she give it her all, I am the entertainer who
studies the artist or what I would like to see
_ the artist do, and then I do it,� said Tyre.
Aside from performing, Tyre has plans of
starting a family, and has dreams of being an
actress. Nation has already released some in-
dependent films. M.I.A. A Different Kind of
Girl, a film that was released this year.
Nation Tyre became the talk of the show, even
though crowd favorites like Michelle Michaels
and Purina Chow delivered their crowd stir-
ring performances, Tyre delivered all she had
to break to ECU, and get the audience talking.
Nation Tyre, a name I wont forget! I was told
to come here because it was a great show, and
I was told Michelle Michael was hilarious, she
didnt fail to live up to that, but honestly I think
Nation Tyre was the best, I hope she comes
back to the next one,� said Danielle Sprissler a
sophomore elementary education major.
STEVEN SMITH/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
She works hard for the money, right: A woman at the drag
show performs as Ne-Yo.; top left, Chantay Cassidy per-
forms as Beyonce; Rose Safari performs on stage to Nicki
Minaj songs; Chloe Kryptonite performs at the drag show.
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STUDENT LIFE
n January 24, hundreds of students crowded the Student Recreation
Center for the 17th annual Polar Bear Plunge. Beginning at 6:30pm, the
students formed a long, winding line around the indoor pool for a turn
to take the ultimate, ice-cold plunge. The chilly air was filled with nervous excite-
ment as those students walked outside and surrounded the perimeter of the ice-filled
pool. As they waited for the jump, employees dumped gallons of ice into the water,
causing cheers from some and shrieks from others. Once the suspense was built, the
group held hands and counted, 1...2...3!� They plunged into the freezing water all
together. The students immediately sprang from the water, Jumping up and down and
howling from the rush of their icy bath. Towels awaited the brave jumpers once back
inside the Student Recreation Center. It was cold! The ground was colder than
Daring Students Make a splash and
have a blast at Polar Bear Plunge
the water itself, but other than that, it was just freezing,� Ryan Marks, a sophomore
Sports Studies major, commented afterward.
Many of the students who attended the Polar Bear Plunge were first-time jump-
ers. It was exhilarating,� said Danny Franch, a sophomore Middle Grades
Education major. This is the first time I did it. Last year it was warmer, and I
chickened out, so this year I decided I had to do it.�
A rewarding buffet of sweet treats and hot foods awaited the jumpers once
they dried off. In addition, every student who dared to jump received an
I Took the Plunge!� t-shirt. Chelsea Williams, a freshman Nursing major,
was one of many standing in line for free food and sporting her Polar Bear
Plunge shirt. Williams said, It gave me a really big rush, and it was great. Im
glad I did it instead of bailing.�
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n recent years, ~Iwitter has surpassed Facebook and virtually every
other form of social media in terms of popularity. Limited to just
m_180 characters, users are able to express their thoughts, emotions,
and day-to-day activities in a concise and (hopefully entertaining) fash-
ion. As with any modern site, individuals with Twitter accounts are al-
ways finding new and creative ways to use the site. One of the latest
trends, the so-called anon� accounts, have taken ECUs Twitter users
by storm. Without revealing their true identities, some ECU students (as
well as a few faculty members) are taking advantage of the anonymity
and tweeting about their experiences on and off campus"hilarity often
ensues. Some of the most popular accounts include @ECUSquirrels, @
ECUmeangirls, @ECUProfessor, and @ECUBusDriver.
For me, having an anon account has been very educational,� said @
ECUProfessor. It has allowed me to learn a lot about East Carolinas
student culture, which helps me to feel more personally connected to
the students and makes it easier for me to understand their lives outside
of class. Those interactions would be riskier without an anon account
because it would blur the lines between my professional and personal life.
All that aside, its just entertaining to post a really funny tweet.�
For @ClassyECUgirl, creating an anon account was more about free-
dom of expression. I made an account because it gives me the freedom
to tweet about whatever I want. Plus, its also made me a lot more outgo-
ing. 've met so many people through having an anon account, and most
of them are now good friends of mine!�
Regardless of why people create anon accounts, the phenomenon theyve
created is certainly noteworthy. For the time being, theyre the it� thing on
~Twitter"sharing their daily experiences at ECU without sharing their face,
and it doesnt look like its a trend that'll be ending anytime soon.
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lip, plop. Plip, plop, plop. After the buzzing
of your alarm clock wakes you up, you hear
it: the sound of rain hitting your window
pane. You have to make one of the toughest deci-
sions of your college life. Should you go to class and
deal with the rain? Or should you just stay in today�
~and possibly miss important information?
That question is one that ECU freshmen have to make
not long after arriving in Greenville, because August is
the rainiest month, according to The Weather Chan-
nel. On average, Greenville receives about 50 inches of
rain per year. Although the percentage of rainy days is
about 30%, ECU students feel like its more. It rains.
A lot. No, I lied. It monsoons a lot,� said Ali Rothbart,
a sophomore psychology major.
One of the special quirks of Greenville rain is its ability
to show up out of nowhere. Its a typical thing to go to
class and its super sunny, then after class itll be pour-
ing,� said Mandy Bridgers, a sophomore English major.
Students have a variety of ways to deal with the rain.
Some students decide that they dont want to mess
with the rain and stay at home, unless they absolutely
have to go to class that day. Many students brought
rain jackets and boots with them to college from home
after experiencing their first semester in Greenville.
One of the ways that students prepare for the rain be-
fore leaving home is to get all of their rain parapher-
nalia. I grab my rain boots and rain jacket,� said Jess
Crawley, a junior English major. Jess also said that she
doesnt wear long jeans because they'll drag in puddles
and stay damp for the rest of the day. I only wear
skinny jeans,� she said.
Many students joke that ECU stands for Everyone
Carries Umbrellas, and this seems to be true when
looking around campus on a rainy day. Variously col-
ored and patterned umbrellas and rain boots dot cam-
pus, adding color to an ordinarily gray day.
Rain can create a hassle for girls hairstyles as well.
Some people who normally straighten their hair every
day will forego that on rainy days, especially if their hair
is prone to frizz when it gets wet. Buns and ponytails are
a common sight on rainy days. T'll put my hair up and
make sure I wear clothes I dont mind getting wet, like
something cotton. Also I put on shoes I dont mind get-
ting wet, like my rain boots,� said Heather Batchelder, a
Junior anthropology and psychology double major.
Whether you live on or off campus, you will have to
slog through the rain to get to class. My first thought
is ~I hope its not cold or raining too hard, because I
have to walk ten minutes to the English building. I try
to think of what I can wear that wont be completely
soaked by the end of the day,� said Tess Gardner, a
senior English major.
Even if students dont have to deal with the rain
physically, it can still have an effect on them. The
sound of rain is considered a white noise,� which
means it blocks many sounds, and relaxes your
mind. ~The cloud-covered sky creates a dark, sleepy
environment. I normally do nothing because rain
dampens my mood, always. It makes me want to
sleep more,� said Ali Rothbart.
Certain spots around campus are more affected by
rain than others. If your shoes dont have any traction
on the soles, its best to walk around any spots on cam-
pus paved with bricks. Although they are an attractive
addition to campus, theyre very slippery once they
get wet. On any given rainy day, you can see countless
people slip and slide on the brick sidewalks outside of
Joyner library and the Bate building
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tion and economics double major.
Originally, he came to ECU as a chemistry major who planned to go to dental school. I
took my first econ class and realized I was in love with it,� he said. I decided to drop my
desire to become a dentist and pursue my dream of being a sportswriter.�
In his first semester through a group assignment, Michael met Caitlin Melton.
Melton was also a first year student who was majoring in exercise physiology and
pursuing her dream of becoming a physical therapist. I was drawn to ECU mainly
because of the opportunities that the Honors College scholarship offered me,� said
Melton. I know that this is the perfect place for me, especially because of the people
Ive met like my boyfriend.�
The same goes for Prunka. ECU is the best fit because of the connections Ive
made, people Ive met and the things Ive learned not only in the classroom, but
about myself and what I want to spend my life doing and who with,� he said. Im
pretty sure Ive already found the girl Im going to marry and spend my life with.�
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said Leopard. I didnt apply anywhere in-state at all.� For her, ECU seemed
like the perfect fit for her. It looked like a very academic school, they had my
major, and they had a good platform for it,� she said.
Leopard is doing what some out-of-state students do: applying for residency. I al-
ready have my entire lease for next year at The Landing,� she said. Im getting
residency here so that tuition costs will go down in my junior and senior years. Being
an independent college student, I definitely need the lowest tuition cost possible.�
~Tuition isnt the only reason for her move. I love North Carolina. Its so much cleaner
than Jersey,� she said. Ive known I wanted to go down South for the last ten years, so
when I finally toured, I figured it had my entire little checklist. Its the place I want to be.�
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Companionship, above: Michael Prunka and Caitlin Melton; Melissa Leopard gives a
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when describing Danielle Martins accom-
plished college career. While many students
seek to earn a grade and get out, Danielle has spent
her four years participating in prestigious internships,
conducting extensive laboratory research, and actively
volunteering in the community. Over the course of her
time at ECU, Danielle has proved herself to be a hum-
ble, service-oriented citizen and a leader in the realm
of biology and medicine.
A Greenville native, Danielle had already earned
a place for herself in ECUs Honors College upon
graduating from high school in 2009. She was in-
ducted into the Honors College as an EC Scholar, a
prestigious scholarship award given on the basis of
excellence in the classroom, leadership in her school
and in her community, and outstanding character.
However, her high school achievements were only
the beginning of her ambitious journey. After her
first semester of her freshman year, Danielle had
achieved the Chancellors List for the fall semester
and was awarded the Phi Kappa Phi Outstanding
First Year Student Award.
One of Danielles most impressive academic ac-
complishments has been her continued work as a
Research Technician in the Department of Physiol-
ogy at the Brody School of Medicine. Since 2010,
Danielle has been spending 25-40 hours per week
studying the molecular, cellular, and functional
mechanisms that underlie aberrant vascular smooth
muscle growth with Dr. Tullis. With Dr. Tullis, she
has co-authored four papers, presented at ECUs
Research & Creative Achievement Week three years
in a row, and received an undergraduate research
grant to fund her current research.
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Outside of the classroom, her role as an EC Scholar
has allowed her to make changes to improve the
quality of ECUs campus life, especially within the
Honors College. [Being an EC Scholar] has really
defined my time at ECU,� said Danielle. Pve been
involved in organizing lots of service projects, and
the mentors that I have met through the program
have been some of my closest and strongest men-
tors.� Being an EC Scholar, Danielle actively vol-
unteers in the community with other EC Scholars
and collaborates with them to create positive change
within the Honors College. Through EC Schol-
ars, specifically through being on the EC Scholars
Roundtable, I have been very involved in acting as a
leader for my class. With that I really learned how to
speak and not only represent my class but younger
groups as well. I feel like they have prepared me to
go into a larger arena and be a leader and represent
others,� said Danielle.
Danielle is currently an active volunteer and an Un-
dergraduate Liaison for the Sunday Fountain Clinic,
a clinic which provides acute primary care for the
rural community of Grimesland, NC. She spends
much of her time recruiting and scheduling under-
graduate volunteers, assisting with patient triage,
and interpreting Spanish. For me, public service is
less about one time acts of devotion of service as it is
a long term dedication,� said Danielle.
A Multidisciplinary Studies major with a concentra-
tion in neuroscience, Danielle will graduate in May
with a 3.96 G.PA. and will attend UNC-Chapel
Hills School of Medicine in the fall. Its too early
right now to say what field m definitely going to
end up with, but I know that I want to be involved
with children in some way,� said Danielle. I see
myself pulling my interest in developmental and au-
tism disorders into my career. I'd like to do some sort
of research.� Danielle will proudly represent ECU
as she continues to blaze a trail through medicine.
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Holi Festival unites people of all backgrounds
n March 27, students of all different ages, back-
grounds, and sectors of campus piled into Hendrix
Theatre to celebrate Holi Festival. One of the major
fun-filled festivals of India, The Festival of Colors� is celebrated
annually on a full moon day in the month of Phalgun (March).
Everyone comes out to celebrate Holi by feasting and spraying
color on one another. The festival marks the end of winter gloom
and rejoices in the bloom of springtime.
Before the festival was to officially begin, Anusha Penumarti, an
ambitious and friendly graduate student obtaining her PhD in
Pharmacology and Toxicology, stood at the podium in Hendrix
Theatre to educate ECU students on the history and significance
of Hol. Anusha explained that various legends are associated
with Holi. One of the most famous legends associated with Holi
is the legend of Holika and Prahalad. The legend has it that a
demon king named King Hiranyakashyap once ordered everyone
in his kingdom to worship him. All but his own son obeyed him.
Hiranyakashyap was furious with his son and wanted him killed,
so he asked Prahalads sister Holika to go into a raging fire with
Prahalad on her lap. Possessing a boon that made her immune to
fire, Holika would not be killed. However, when Holika entered
the fire with her brother, she died because her power only worked
when she entered the fire alone, and Prahalad survived due to his
extreme devotion to the Lord Naarayana.
Anusha described the biological and social significance of Holi
Festival. Spring has historically been allergy season, so the col-
orful powders used at Holi contain natural medicinal properties
when applied to the skin. Holi is also has a powerful way of bring-
ing everyone together just to have fun"the rich and poor, the
young and the old. Communities cook giant feasts, invite rela-
tives, offer prayers, and partake in dancing. No matter what their
background 1s, all of us spray colors on each other for Holi,� said
Anusha. It represents unity.�
ECUs celebration of Holi Festival attracted new participants and
old. Kelsey Grimes, a junior Psychology major and an R.A., said,
T came last year, and I had a lot of fun because I got to throw
colored power at my residents.� Kelsey, along with other ECU
students, gathered near Ledonia Wright Cultural Center for a free
feast� and a chance to throw colored powder at other students.
It was a lot of fun,� said Leela Goel, a freshman Biomedical
Engineering major. It was just like the celebrations at home,
so Pm glad they had it.� Others agreed that ECUs Holi Festi-
val was a fun and enlightening cultural experience. I thought it
was a beautiful expression of joy and color,� said Alex Podolski, a
freshman Biomedical Engineering major. Its a fun way to be in-
troduced to Indian culture.� Humorously, Sarah Judy, a freshman
Biology major, commented, I think my mucus will be rainbow-
colored for the next month.�
Holi Festival touches all who share in the celebration, and ECUs
version of Holi was no exception. ~The joyful festival is expected
to grow because of the positive impact it has on uniting ECU stu-
dents. In years to come, pirates of all majors and subgroups will
be wishing one another a Happy Holi!� Hol
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\he Spring Festival brought many Pirates
to North Recreational Complex in late
March. It was a beautiful day filled with
games, prizes, sun and the best of all: music. On a
huge stage in the middle of everything was where
the main event took place" Battle of the Bands.
The four competitors were The Copper Tones, In-
ertia, Myself And I, and Days In May. Not only
were they competing, they were also the main
source of entertainment during the Spring Fes-
tival. They gathered a large crowd throughout
_ the day and offered a diverse selection of music.
P The Copper ~Tones and Inertia have reggae-like
p sounds, whereas Days in May and Myself And I
)were more rock and pop. There was a little bit of
something for anyone in the audience.
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Vanessa Buquid, freshman Biology major, loved
mthe performance. The sun was out and the
games were fun, but the icing on the cake was the
concert. Its cool to see the local bands participating
in ECU events.�
Three of the bands are based in Greenville and
Days in May is from Wilmington, NC. The Copper
Tones are all students at ECU. Were all originally
from New Jersey, but we met at East Carolina,� said
Greg DAmico, who plays keys-and sings vocals for
The Copper ~Tones. We live at Copper Beech and
thats where we got our name from. Our first show
was actually last years Battle of the Bands.�
Some people came to the Spring Festival for the
games and some came just to support their friends
in the participating bands. In the end though, the
music and friendly competition of the Battle of the
Bands made the day much more enjoyable.
MADELINE INTERDONATO/WRITER
MADELINE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
Rock and roll: Will Gann, Jean Gillece and Greg DAmico
compete as the Copper Tones for the Battle of the Bands.
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more stressful for ECU Pirates, Barefoot
on the Mall provides the perfect opportu-
nity to relax and be entertained. ~This year marked
the 34th Annual Barefoot on the Mall, and the line-
up of events and activities were better than ever.
Barefoot kicked off at 2:00pm with a giant obstacle
course, Jousting, food, and a showcase of ECUs di-
verse clubs and organizations. Students flocked to
decorated tables across the Mall to pick up freebies
and collect some information, while Motor Mouth
Mike broke the ice on stage with his comedic banter
and high energy. Student Activities Boards Battle
of the Bands� winner Copper ~Tones rocked the
stage at 3:00pm, and Southern California native
Brett Young followed with songs from his new CD
and his version of cover songs such as Heartless.�
Chris ~Thaxton, a freshman Biology and Chemistry
double major, stretched out on the Mall with some
friends to listen to Bretts newest songs. It was nice
getting to relax and hang out with friends,� said
Chris. I enjoyed listening to Brett Young. I wish I
could have stayed longer.�
The Perfect Pre-exam Event
~To end the days events, Lauren Alaina, runner up of
American Idols tenth season, stepped onto the stage
with a smile and her bubbly spirit. Pirates crowded
around the stage to capture up-close pictures of Lau-
ren as she sang songs from her hit album, Wildflower.
After serenading the ECU campus, Alaina stayed after
the show to pose with pirates for pictures.
Erik Anderson, a junior Geology major, commented
that the best part of Barefoot on the Mall was goofing
around with friends. The inflatable gladiator arena
was my favorite part because I got to beat people up
with giant cushiony Bo stafls,� said Erik.
As in previous years, Barefoot on the Mall went
above and beyond to provide pirates with a day of
stress-free fun. By recharging, relaxing, and recon-
necting with friends at Barefoot on the Mall, ECU
students can go into calmly and confidently into the
semesters final exams.
ERIKA DIETRICK/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
Kick your shoes off: Students enjoy activities at Barefoot;
Brett Young performed at Barefoot on the Mall before
Lauren Alaina came on stage.
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Miss. NC 2012 is passionate about being a pirate
any pirates may know her as Miss North
Carolina 2012, but few students fully recog-
aize the impact she has made on the ECU
community, her hometown Garner, and the country as.a
whole. From the stage of Miss America to the classrooms
of Fletcher Music Center, Arlie Honeycutt represents Pi-
rate Nation with her musical ability, her academic excel-
lence, and her down-to-earth personality,
Before becoming Miss North Carolina, Arlie com-
peted in local pageants as a teen. She originally had
an art center platform, which drove her to start a
theatre camp in her hometown. With this platform,
she helped raise over $12,000 so that other children
may have the opportunity to participate in summer
theatre camps. This was just the beginning of what
would become a long journey of service to her peers.
Arlies big dreams really began to take root when she
arrived at ECU in 2010. She immediately decided to
join the ECU Ambassadors and quickly realized how
many ways there were to give back to the community.
With a new focus on volunteerism, Arlie dove into the
service projects offered by ECU Ambassadors with
an unparalleled enthusiasm. Within a year, she was
elected as the ECU Ambassadors Fundraising and
Marketing Chair for the Special Populations Prom.
Passionate and driven, Arlie planned a spectacular
prom for those who otherwise would not get to enjoy
that special, milestone dance.
Arlies efforts did not go unnoticed. She developed a
platform that better enveloped her newfound focus
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spiring One Person to Volunteer at a Time.� With
on volunteerism, called The Domino Effect
her new platform and her continued work with
ECU Ambassadors, Arlie became Miss Kinston-
Lenoir County at the age of 19. She continued to
prepare tirelessly for the next big step: competing
for a chance to be Miss North Carolina.
The Arlie that competed in pageants as a teenager
was not the same Arlie preparing to represent North
Carolina. The once quiet teenager rapidly blossomed
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Carolina. The once quiet teenager rapidly blossomed
into a young woman of confidence. In high school,
| had been kind of shy. When | got to ECU, my goal
was just to introduce myself to just as many people
as possible,� Arlie said, mentioning that being an ECU
pirate made it easy to be outgoing and step out of
her comfort zone. Her newborn confidence gave her
the push she needed to show the world that she rep-
resented the four points of the Miss America crown:
service, scholarship, success, and style. She went on
Arle went on to win a non-finalist talent award at
this years Miss America pageant, and since the
pageant, she has continued to be involved in the
community, especially the ECU community. Be-
sides being a member of ECU Ambassadors, Arlie
is also a member of Student National Association of
Teachers of Singing (SNATS), the ECU Magnolia
Belles, and the Chamber Singers. She is especially
passionate about singing. Music is huge in my life.
Pm singing 24/7. I love being part of the chambers
because I get to sing all of this wonderful classic mu-
sic. Then, I get to go to Magnolia Bells and sing Justin
Bieber, country music, and pop music,� said Arlie.
Even though Arlie is amazingly talented, she is also
down-to-earth and completely defies the stereotypes
about pageant contestants. Not one to constantly
over-accessorize, Arlie says, When Im going to the
grocery store or the gym, I look like Im going to
the grocery store or the gym. Im not all dressed up.�
She is kind and ambitious, intelligent and fun-loving.
Her mission is to give back to her peers, her school,
her hometown, and to inspire others to do the same.
T dont know what my ECU legacy will be,� Arlie
said, but I hope that I get as many future pirates as
possible to be jazzed up about going here as I can.�
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Sigma Sigma (or Tri-Sig for short) has been
a part of East Carolinas Greek System for
more than fifty years. ~The chapters philanthropy is
the Robbie Page Memorial, an organization which
funds play therapy for terminally ill children. The
Robbie Page Memorial was founded by a Sigma.
One of our national presidents, Mary Hastings Hol-
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own son died of polio. The Robbie Page Memorial
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in Houston, Texas. Tri-Sigmas symbol, the sailboat,
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chapters here on campus, our philanthropy was
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AMSA/MAPS is important be-
cause we aim to help build the
healthcare professionals providing
them with the resources they need
on the campus of ECU.
MSA and MAPS are pre-medicine student
organizations that work in conjunction
with one another on campus. As a mem-
ber of AMSA/MAPS, students have the opportu-
nity to receive study material for the MCAT, par-
ticipate in volunteer events, and obtain beneficial
information from healthcare professionals. Alexis
Washington, a senior Biology major and the secre-
tary of MAPS, knows the importance of thoroughly
preparing for a career in healthcare. Students
should join AMSA/MAPS to gain positive and re-
warding experiences for their future in healthcare,�
said Alexis. AMSA/MAPS is important because
we aim to help build the healthcare professionals-in-
training by providing them with the resources they
need on the campus of ECU.� Noteworthy events
of this year include cooking at the Ronald McDon-
ald House, volunteering at Victory Junction Camp,
and hosting a medical school Q&A panel. The
AMSA executive board includes President Neema
Dave, Vice President Dina Mosabbeh, Secretary
Alexandra Caldwell, and Treasurer Maidah Atta.
The MAPS executive board includes President
Dioval Remonde, Vice President Dina Mosabbeh,
Secretary Alexis Washington, and Treasurer Ashley
Hardey. The AMSA/MAPS Volunteer Coordina-
tor is Jatin Patel, and the AMSA/MAPS Advertising
Chair is Joshua Pyant.
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recognized student organization open
to all ECU students pursuing a career
in the health care field. Their mission is to
promote career opportunities in the health
care industry and to improve the delivery of
quality health care. Laid-back but ambitious,
the organization attends an annual state lead-
ership conference every spring and returns to
ECU with gold, silver, and bronze. HOSA also
hosts guest speakers, provides health-related
volunteer opportunities, and offers a sup-
port network for highly motivated and com-
passionate individuals. Gina Bailey, a senior
Nursing major and the president of HOSA,
encourages all students with health-related
career aspirations to join HOSA. The best
part about being a HOSA member is getting
to collaborate with students who are in dif-
ferent health-related majors, and getting to
learn more about my field, as well as other
health care fields I will be working with on a
professional level one day.� HOSA provides
leadership and career development through
volunteerism and collaboration with a di-
verse group of peers.
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Friday, the members of ECU Writes are
making a difference in a child's life. ECU Writes
pairs ECU students with Pitt County elementary
school students to be pen pals. Through the pen
pal program, elementary school students may im-
prove their writing and reading skills, while ECU
students can gain volunteer hours. Maggie Mullis,
a freshman Music Education major, participated in
the program during the Fall 2012 semester. My
roommate told me about ECU Writes last semester,
and | thought it sounded like a great opportunity,
especially since | am interested in education,� said
Maggie. The letters | got were so sweet"I even
hung them up in my room! | really liked the flexi-
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impact I could tell | had made on a young student.�
The ECU Writes coordinators are Marissa Johnson
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men usually do not initially have a strong sup-
port group of peers at college. The P2P program
strives to ease the lives of thousands of freshmen
who feel lost, alone, or just confused while start-
ing college at ECU. Mentors are of sophomore,
junior, or senior status, and they meet with their
freshmen mentees at least twice a month. Men-
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may have. Kendyl Williams, a junior Biology major
and a mentor in the program, says that its not
just the mentees who benefit from participating
in P2P. Students should join the P2P Mentoring
program because it is an opportunity to build a
connection between new students and current
students attending the university, said Kendyl.
Mentors involved with the program will gain
leadership skills and volunteer hours, as well as
communicate their knowledge and experiences
with the mentees.� The coordinator of the Pirate
to Pirate Mentoring Program is Hank Bowen.
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ECU organization. FFD serves as a sup-
port group for young ladies at ECU who
are striving to go to medical school. They provide
volunteer and shadowing opportunities, host guest
speakers from the medical field, and prepare fe-
male students for a career in medicine. FFD also
helps their members meet medical school require-
ments and study for science exams.
Hannah Woolard, a freshman Public Health major
and a co-founder of FFD, stresses the importance
of empowering young women to achieve their
potential. As an organization at ECU, we strive
to engage in leadership and community activities
both in and out of the medical field,� said Hannah.
Most importantly, we want to empower young
girls to achieve greatness and become confident
leaders in medicine. FFD kicked off their first se-
mester as an approved organization by touring the
Robotics Laboratory at the East Carolina Heart
Institute. The executive board of Future Female
Doctors includes President Hannah Woolard, Vice
President Erika Dietrick, ~Treasurer Robyn Alston,
and Secretary Anna Lawrence.
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purpose of SALSA is to spread Hispanic Awareness around ECUs cam-
pus and the surrounding community through the events they hold on
campus. Edgar ~Tinajero, a junior Public Health Major and the president
of SALSA, recognizes how important it is to have unification among His-
} panic students and the surrounding community. We acknowledge the
value of diversity and distinctiveness of the Latino/Hispanic community,
and recognize both the need for unity among Latino/Hispanic students
and a strong relationship among all undergraduates, graduates, faculty,
| stare~and community,� said Edgar. The executive board of SALSA in-
cludes President Edgar Tinajero, Vice President Lidia Ortega, Secretary
Ariana Rebaza, Treasurer/Fundraising Chair Jenny Ospina, Historian
Andromeda Flores, Service/Education Chairs Olivia Lamm and Jas-
mine Newkirk, and Dance Chairs Chrystal Reese and Penelope Suarez.
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Motivating and Uplifting
Via Exercise
recently founded ECU student organization, MUVE aims to enrich
the lives of children and senior adults through exercise. Co-founders
LaBarron Burwell, a senior Health Fitness Specialist major, and Joshua
Epps, a senior Psychology major, recognized the positive impact that playing
sports and exercising can have on a persons total well-being and happiness.
Ambitious and dedicated to service, LaBarron and Joshua created a powerful
organization that sponsors events such as a Valentines Dance, a geriatric aerobic
exercise event, and an activities program for elementary school students. People
should join our organization to gain a greater experience in serving others,� said
LaBarron. The structure allows students to make an impact on the community
through promoting wellness in all dimensions: physical, mental, social, spiritual,
environment and intellectual. I feel MUVE is important because of the purpose
and genuine commitment to serving the community.� The executive board of
MUVE includes President LaBarron Burwell, Vice President Joshua Epps, Sec-
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hild Life is one of the smallest
and least advertised majors on
campus. The close knit group of
students who work in the field banded
together to form the Child Life Student
Association in order to create a sense
of family and raise awareness. We re-
ally try to raise awareness of the impor-
tance of child life specialists,� said se-
nior Brittnee Page. The students in the
major all have a mutual experience of
people not being familiar with what our
education focuses on, let alone our role
in hospital settings. So we really focus
our efforts on getting information out
to campus and the community.�
This year the group had the pleasure
of raising enough money to provide
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the Brody School of Medicine with
an iPad for its Hematology/Oncol-
ogy department. Technology like
that is a fantastic tool for the clinic
to have access too, as well as child
life specialists.�
Above all else, the Child Life Stu-
dent Association provides a great
pathway for communication with-
in the major. Students come to the
meetings with a bunch of questions
about progression through the ma-
jor, and they are always able to get
answers and support so that they
are successful in their endeavors.�
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ilent Pirates is one of the newest addi-
tions to the diverse collection of clubs
and organizations at ECU, but they are
already making sure that their efforts leave
a lasting impact on campus. Approved in
the spring of 2012, Silent Pirates is a group
formed by Junior Lindsay Dozier and Senior
Hillary Pearce aimed at representing Deaf
and hard of hearing students, as well as stu-
dents interested in the Deaf culture and sign
language. The organizations main goal is to
provide a place for interested students to
meet, learn, and raise awareness about Deaf
culture and sign language,� said co-Vice
President Hillary Pearce.
Silent Pirates first year was a successful
one, with the group holding a silent social
fundraiser at Mellow Mushroom during the
spring semester, as well as raising aware-
ness at Barefoot on the Mall. A portion of the
proceeds raised during the fundraiser went
to Hope of Hearing, an organization that col-
lects and refurbishes hearing aids for indi-
viduals who cannot afford them. The group
also volunteered with the Ronald McDonald
House and Special Olympics during the 2012-
2013 school year.
More than anything, Silent Pirates is important
to the ECU community because they represent a
group that often gets little attention. Senior Hill-
ary Pearce hopes that Silent Pirates will be able
to make significant, enduring changes on cam-
pus through the clubs work. I'd personally like
to get ECU to change their policy on ASL from
an elective course to a second language course.�
With a solid first year of accomplishments, Silent
Pirates is sure to continue making a positive im-
pact in the years to come at ECU.
SARAH BURKE/WRITER
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on track academically
anaging a full course load alone is a dif-
ficult task for most students. Factor in a
part-time job and all of the out-of-class
time required for most courses, and it becomes a
miracle that students manage to get any sleep at all.
Luckily, ECU students have adopted survival� skills
to get them through and help them pass their classes.
The most important thing for making it through the
daily grind of lectures and studying is time manage-
ment,� said sophomore Exercise Physiology major Jor-
dan Griffin. Time management is really so important
when it comes to studying because you need to be able
to split study time between all classes so that you dont
end up cramming the night before a test.� Of course.
in order to better manage time and study effectively,
students must learn what helps them best. I make
notecards,� said freshman Nursing major Kimberly
Miskow. Im a visual learner, and I have a really short
attention span, so flashcards are perfect.�
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ogy major Denay Hayden, said that where students
study is just as important as how they study. Having
a clean and stress free environment really helps me
work better. Also, I try and turn off all my electronic
devices so that I can focus on what Im doing.� Her
classmate, freshman Hospitality Management ma-
jor Megan Woodlief, agreed with her. I have to get
away from other people to focus on my studies.�
Being able to stay focused is only part of the equa-
tion when it comes to surviving classes though. Stay-
ing relaxed is also just as important. Ill reward
myself with something I enjoy doing after Ive got-
ten a few assignments and some research done. Af-
ter about an hour, Ill go back working again,� said
freshman Nursing major Katrina Samborski.
Regardless of how students study, whether they use
flashcards or set aside specific times to complete the
work, what remains important is that they actually
get it done. By finding what works best for them in-
dividually, students are able to survive their courses
and keep everything under control.
SARAH BURKE/WRITER
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Carb power: Taylor Bailey studies hard in Fletcher Dorm
while enjoying a snack.
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riginal glazed, chocolate iced cream filled, or powdered;
what is your favorite Krispy Kreme doughnut? Whatever it
may be, all Krispy Kreme doughnuts are made possible by
one man, James Morgan. James Morgan is the President and CEO of
the Krispy Kreme Corporation.
He visited ECU on Tuesday February 19th to focus on a different per-
ception of success. Wright Auditorium was filled with students and
people eager to learn more as Mr. Morgan proudly took the stage. His
speech was about pursuing a passion while doing what you love. He
wanted to encourage students to build a life not a resume.� James
told stories about his past, many that students could relate to. He was
proof that hard work, faith, and a love for what you do, will get you
to where you want to go. Repeatedly he said, Do not chase someone
elses vision of life for you.�
Morgan focused on ten different personal keys that he lives by; the
first being to simply pursue your passion and find what you love. Also,
you must learn that success is measured by who you are, not what you
do. When asked about Morgans speech business major Grant Greg-
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even more intently. Other keys were to focus on relationships and not
let technology get in the way of them. Although technology is so won-
derfully advanced, we cannot let it control our lives. Morgan finished
with, ~Never move forward at the expense of your faith and family.�
He stressed this being the most important point, giving personal sto-
ries that have happened over the years. James speech really opened the
minds of those listening. His face lit up when he was reciting his compa-
nys mission: ~To touch and enhance lives through the joy that is Krispy
Kreme.� Morgan is the epitome of leadership without an iron fist but
rather compassion for his company and employees.
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
MEREDITH BAKER/PHOTO
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have you ever told yourself this? This decision
although satisfying to your wants at the time,
can ultimately dig yourself into a deep hole. Why do
we procrastinate? What is the science behind it all?
As humans, we have a tendency to over or underesti-
mate our ability to get work done on time. Meaning,
we do not fully grasp the idea of how good we could
potentially feel if the assignment was done early.
What a concept! So the longer we college students
put something off, the better we will feel later, Imag-
ine yourself, completing the assignment and receiv-
ing it back with a good grade in big red letters. This
is a process known as temporal discounting, Moti-
vations to finish something and reward significance
directly correlate with one another.
You are sitting in your room on a ~Tuesday night; all
of your homework is completed and all you have left
to do is study for a test you have in the morning. You
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and satisfy an immediate want that will last an hour?
Your brain is now going back and forth, contemplat-
ing which choice is better and which option will be
most rewarding. WHAT ARE YOU TO DO?? One
option is the Pomodoro ~Technique. First, start out
by setting a timer for, say, twenty-five minutes. When
the timer goes off, do an activity of your choice for
five minutes. It may be eating a snack, texting, what-
_ ever. After this five minutes, set the timer again, but
this time for thirty minutes. Repeat this process until
you finish your assignment or task. Another option
to avoid procrastination is to simply get rid of the
obstacles that keep you from doing what you should
be doing, ~That text message or phone call can surely
wait until later. Overall, procrastination is inevitable,
but with that same thought, it can be overcome.
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rehabilitation studies major, faces the consequences of
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eet students Eric Green and Java Re-
monde. ~These two seniors are fraternity
brothers that exemplify dedication to
receiving their education, while maintaining an active
social life. Eric Green from Raleigh, NC, is pursuing
a degree in Business Administration with a concentra-
tion in Accounting. Green plans on obtaining a Mas-
ters Degree here at ECU, while working an entry-level
position in Greenville. Over the course of his under-
graduate career, he felt as though he has accomplished
a great deal. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fra-
ternity, Inc., where he has led numerous service proj-
ects, as well as leadership positions.
Eric co-founded two organizations here at ECU: Col-
legiate 100 and National Association of Black Accoun-
tants (NABA). Recently, Eric was elected Student Body
~Treasurer for SGA. Eric has also been named an Elite
Pirate and awarded Greek Man of the Year. I believe
my favorite moment at ECU is when I met my first
roommate, Farman Usman,� Green says. ~The reason
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book by its cover. Although Farman was very different
from Eric physically, they had a similar mindset; their
personalities meshed well and they are still friends to-
day. When asked about what he loved about ECU, Eric
says, I love the fact you can go practically anywhere in
the country and see someone in ECU paraphernalia.�
Meet Dioval Angelo Balagtas Remonde, better
known as Java. Java is from the small town of Roa-
noke Rapids, NC. He is currently studying Biology
and has aspirations of attending medical school.
One thing I can say before I leave ECU is that |
have pursued a multifaceted array of interests,�
Remonde says. He was a part of a hip-hop dance
team, conducted research in neurological sciences,
held leadership roles in several organizations. He
also served as a lead tutor for numerous semesters,
participated in a teaching assistantship, received
the Elite Pirate Award, volunteered in under-
served communities, became a member of Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and maintained a GPA
that will award him the title Summa Cum Laude
when he graduates.
Java hopes to have made an impact to at least one stu-
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possible to have a social life while maintaining academ-
ic standards. He says that his best memory was Novem-
ber 30, 2012, the date of his probate where the newest
initiates of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. revealed
themselves. The crowds energy was astounding, and
coming into the Wright Auditorium filled with over a
thousand students, was just surreal,� says Remonde. It
was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Regard-
less of your background, race, ethnicity, or gender, you
always feel welcomed by the students throughout cam-
pus. ~The student unity that this university possesses 1s
one of the main reasons Java chose ECU to attend.
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
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arriot College is the largest academic unit at East Carolina. With
fifteen departments and sixteen interdisciplinary programs, students
are able to learn in three different areas which include humanities,
social sciences, and natural sciences and mathematics. Students in the College
of Arts and Sciences participate heavily in Research and Creative Achievement
Week, which is sponsored by the Division of Research, and takes place annu-
ally during the second week of April. This year, undergraduate and graduate
students gave oral presentations and poster presentations in the Biomedical Sci-
ences, the Natural Sciences, the Social Sciences, and the Humanities. Harriot
College students also spend time volunteering in the community. These students
volunteer as judges and event coordinators during the schools annual Math Fair
and History Day, which targets local middle and high school students.
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A few of the natural science departments have undergraduate assistant pro-
grams. In these programs, students are trained to assist professors and graduate
teaching assistants in classes and labs, providing direct instructional assistance
and tutoring opportunities for their fellow students. Harriot College offers many
different ways to learn, including one-on-one tutoring sessions offered through
the Pirate Tutoring Center. Graduate assistants also offer supplemental instruc-
tion to first and second year students in foundations courses including biology,
chemistry, and physics.
Harriot College has begun to follow the course design of college algebra. Stu-
dents attend one fifty-minute lecture session each week, and then are required
to participate in the Pirate C.A.V.E. (College Algebra Virtual Environment) at
least three hours a week. C.A.V.E. goers complete all homework, quizzes, tests,
and final exams in the lab with the use of a web-based learning-and assessment
tool know as MyMathLab. As Dean of the Thomas Harriot College of Arts
and Sciences, I strive to continue to provide the best liberal arts education to
each and every student at ECU. Liberal arts are the basic, fundamental skills and
knowledge we need to live productive, meaningful lives. In accordance with the
states changing needs, the focus on performance and accountability have been
heightened as we strive for students to attain their educational goals,� said Dr.
Alan White, Dean of the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences. The
faculty is dedicated to ensuring students success as they work diligently in their
prospective fields of study.
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This biochemistry and chemistry major
Strives to leave her mark
eet Aparna Satsangi. This senior is de-
termined to succeed in every aspect of
life. Aparna is from Raleigh, NC and
has a double major in biochemistry and chemistry.
The reason why she loves ECU and chose to go here
is because of her love for the different opportuni-
ties given to students on campus and the feeling of
belonging. She plans to attend medical school in the
near future. Aparna should fascinate most students
because of her ability to multitask. It is never easy
to maintain school and extracurricular however,
Aparna chose to double major. Aparna never settled
for less than her best. She was the president of RHA
at Greene Hall, vice president of NSLS (leadership
society) and hosted ECUs first book drive. This
young woman has definitely left her mark on ECU
campus. When asked about her favorite moment
at ECU, Aparna talks about going to her first
homecoming game and loving the energy and ex-
citement coming from her fellow pirates. Aparna
hopes to be doctor which is a less common profes-
sion for women but hopefully starts to become a
trend. Its not what you are underneath. Its what
you do that defines you.� - Batman
CHRISTINA BODDIE/WRITER
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The tale behind one of
Campus's most
legendary trademarks
anic seizes the hearts of students as they pass the pristine arches of terror;
never to be seen or heard from again. Now lets take a step back to reality.
Amongst the plethora of ECU traditions, the superstitions surrounding
the reconstructed Cupola have been kept throughout the years. Incoming fresh-
men have fallen victim to upperclassmen antics. Shortly following the beginning
of the semester, freshmen are taught not to even go near the cupola for fear of
not graduating on time. Although some students make light of its ~mythical pow-
ers, others take alternate ways to reach classes.
When asked about the Cupola, Senior Hospitality Management major, Annie
Snodgrass said, My first semester I didnt know about the ~curse, so I walked
under it. However, Im proud to say that I will be graduating in May without
failing a single class.� Unlike this student, there are several daredevils that would
take the risk of going through it knowingly.
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of its ~mystical powers, others take
alternate ways to reach classes.
Contrary to students beliefs, the Cupola is a harmless iconic structure that is a part
of what it means to be a pirate. Now lets take a moment to actually discuss the
facts about our beloved monument. There isnt much written history regarding the
Cupola; its design was based off a small structure on top of the Old Austin Complex.
The Old Austin Complex was originally the college of fine arts building and also
held offices. Years later it was then relocated and the original cupola was no more.
Similar to other universities architectural designs, the Cupola has its own distinct
features as well as names of students and faculty members engraved in the tiles sur-
rounding it. After diligent research it has still has not become clear where this rumor
began. ~That does not stop students however, from continuing the tradition that has
been around for over forty years. Where this superstition originated remains a mys-
tery, but you can always walk under it and risk the extra semester.
CHRISTINA BODY/WRITER
GARRETT CAMPBELL/PHOTO
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Mission: improve occupational healthcare
eet Morgan Brown, an Environmen-
tal Health major from Ramseur, NC.
Morgan loves being a pirate and the
fact that we are all one huge family. No matter
where you go, there is always a fellow pirate to strike
up a conversation with. After graduation, Morgan
plans on staying in Greenville and looking for a job
to begin her career. Since being at ECU, she has ac-
complished so much. Morgan felt like she was most
greatly impacted through studying aboard in Ire-
land last summer. This program was under the De-
partment of Health Education and promotion and
Morgan cherishes the experience. During her four
years at East Carolina, Morgan joined Phi Sigma Pi
National Honor Fraternity and served as a chair for
one semester and co-chair for three semesters, She
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also interned at the office of Environmental Health
and Safety for one year, served as a mentor in the
Pirate to Pirate Mentoring program and she was
selected to travel to the University of Alabama- Bir-
mingham this summer for the Environmental and
Occupational Safety and Health Institute sponsored
by the CDC and NIOSH. Morgan is highly antici-
pating the opportunity to work with this company.
Her favorite moment at ECU would have to be NC
State getting defeated at a high intensity football
game and believes herself to always be a pirate.
See this ground youve reached is sacred, tis here
you dont belong, for youve stepped into a nation
50,000 Pirates strong!�
CHRISTINA BODDIE/WRITER
MORGAN BROWN/PHOTO
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Up and Away
Art and design students take creativity to a new height
ow does one become a great artist or perhaps even the next Van
Gogh? Well there is no secret guide book on how to become great in
art or design but a person has to have ability. The school of art and
design starts students off with the basic foundation courses that consist of design
[ and I, drawing, or drawing observation. These courses serve as a stepping
stone for what concentration a student will pursue. A student could believe their
good in one area, but discover a passion for another concentration.
A concentration within the art major can be among these: animation /interac-
tive design, ceramics, graphic design, printmaking,
yainting/ drawing and more.
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After foundation courses when students have successfully passed, they can choose
a survey to take. This is usually dictated by scheduling which is always hectic.
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Some of the more popular courses to take are metals or illustration.
When asked about her favorite part of this project was, Senior Art Major Kayla
Blackley said, I was ecstatic this past semester when I was able to take wood
survey and it was so much fun!� After a student completes a minimum of three
surveys, they can now finally pursue a concentration. Students will then continue
with courses that follow that specific concentration to master their skills until
graduation.
The biggest challenge any art or design major faces is putting up a show of their
work such as an exhibit, presentation, or showcase. This, as anyone Can imagine,
requires great amount of time and demonstrates a students greatest passion.
Students are allowed to showcase whatever they choose versus having to com-
plete an assignment. Many students favor this because it shows full artistic ability
where they can even sell their artwork. These are all preparations for students to
potentially feature their talent eventually in a gallery or exhibit. The options are
limitless for these creative go getters.
CHRISTINA BODDIE/WRITER
CLIFF HOLLIS/ PHOTO
Amazing: College of Art and Design student Donald Martin III designed and built a
bronze sculpture for the student Memorial Garden in the center main campus.
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Evolution of a Student
James Keel shares his journey from high school through college
F Nhe journey through high school and college
can obviously be an adventure, but what ex-
actly goes on? Here is one mans tale of what
he did and how he dealt with it. Going into his fresh-
man year of high school, James Keel was unsure of
what the differences between middle school and high
school were. He did not know what to expect. He was
in a private school at the time, and at the end of the
school year he had the highest GPA, of everyone. If
I could do it all again,� James says, I would tell my-
self to stop being so stressed out.� As his sophomore
year began to play out, James was excited the he finally
got past that freshman� label, and he started making
some better friends. Nothing too significant happeried
that school year, though he says if he could go back, he
would have probably been bolder,
Now that James was a high school Junior, he began
getting tired of private school. A week into school
he got into an argument with the principal and ac-
tually transferred to public school. Best decision |
had made regarding my education,� says Keel. One
change he wishes he could make is to not have been
as nice, and to let as many people walk on him. Sac-
rifices were made and it was well worth it. Senior
year came and James was glad that it was his last
year. He was over the whole high school� thing,
and he ready to move onto something new.
Was there anything significant about your year?
This was the year that Keel finally learned to tell
If I could go back I
would tell myself not to be so concerned with what
people how he really felt.
other people thought,� says James.
Now comes the biggest moment, going into college.
Keel was scared to death; he would be seven hours
away from home and he did not really know any-
one. To keep himself busy, James applied for and got
a job at ECU Transit. He has been working there
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four years strong, and he still is today. Keel knew
that mistakes would occur, but he wishes he could
go back and tell himself to remain a business major
instead of switching to art. As James began to transi-
tion into a college sophomore, he began to mellow
out. He changed his group of friends and he was
overall a lot happier. A big decision he made was
when he switched to being a chemistry major be-
cause at the time he wanted to be a doctor.
What advice would you give yourself if you could
go back? Throughout the year, James learned that
confidence was key, and it was definitely a beneficial
attribute to have.
Going into his junior year, Keel was excited. He was
happy and content with his life, and he had some
really good friends and a lot of good memories.
He switched back to being a business major. James
worked hard and at time was stressed about school,
but he learned that for the most part you just have
to be happy. As an official college senior, Keel was
thrilled to know that he was graduating. He had just
turned twenty-one, having never received a drinking
ticket, and he could not wait to have a great year.
And he did. Later into the year James got promoted
at work and he was accepted into the MBA program
at ECU. He successfully made it through his college
career and he graduated with the honors, magna
cum laude. If I could go back, I would not change
anything, this is the year that defined me, and I like
the person I am,� says Keel.
WILLIAM FARRAR/WRITER
JAMES KEEL/ PHOTO COURTESY
Time line left to right: James Keel high school pho-
tos freshman through senior year; Freshman year at
ECU with Karringtyn Russell; Sophomore James in
front of ECU bus; Junior year of college with Dawn
Mas; James at graduation.
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her as Dany. Dany is a senior from Dallas, Texas studying
»~here at East Carolina University. She is majoring in Criminal
Justice as well as taking part in the Air Force ROTC program. ROTC
stands for Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and Dany loves every minute
of it. East Carolina is the place for her; she says, The people are the best.
Each pirate defines school spirit and makes the atmosphere around cam-
pus unlike anywhere else.� After graduation, Dany plans to commission
as a Second Lieutenant in the US. Air Force. In the United States Army
and Marine Corps, a second lieutenant typically commands a platoon-
size element (16 to 44 soldiers or Marines). Since being here at East
Carolina, I have greatly matured as a person and as a leader; taking all
of my past experiences and knowledge gained throughout my life. I have
made it a personal goal of mine to help teach and mentor those around
me. In particular, I have had a direct role in mentoring and fostering
leadership and teamwork with the underclassmen cadets who will later
become future officers in the military.� Although she has had many good
memories, Danys absolute favorite moment at ECU was joining the Air
Force ROTC. Dany says she has had the majority of her best memories,
best friends, and learned her greatest lessons through this program here
in the Air Force ROTC.
CHRISTINA BODDIE/WRITER & PHOTO
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t is Monday morning, you have an hour un-
til your first class, and you are still lying in
bed trying to make a tricky decision. To skip
or not to skip: that is the question. As studious
as skipping class can be, we all fall victim to lazi-
ness and days when the idea is simply irresistible.
That five more minutes� of sleep can be gone in
a flash, easily turning into forty-five minutes. This
is an issue a lot of students face.
On average, each class you attend is about twenty
dollars out of your total tuition. This is based on
hour-long classes, fifteen hours per week in a fifteen-
week semester. So lets do the math; if you miss a full
day of classes that is about three hours, which is sixty
dollars! You are not only losing that valuable infor-
mation lectured that day, but you are also losing your
parents precious hard-earned dollars. Sometimes
missing class in inevitable, in which case it would not
be considered skipping.� Freshman, political sci-
ence major, Aaron Caroon gave his words of advice
saying, I feel like you should always go to class but
under certain circumstances is it okay to do. Still,
skipping class frequently isnt good.�
SOn
Rainy Days
The average college student skips thirteen classes
per semester; the tricky part now is a good excuse
to not receive yet another absence. Here are my
thoughts on three pretty bad excuses: ~I didn't re-
alize what day it was, ~my mom had a root canal
done and I wanted to be there for her, and finally,
~I have not eaten all day and figured that getting a
balanced meal in me was more important.� Why
pay all this money for a first class education and
not go to class? Advice to students who skip class
a lot: would you pay $50,000 for a really nice car
and leave it in the garage all year?� says Dr. Travis
Lewis, director for Student Safety and Services.
What is it this time? Car problems? Woke up late?
Could not find the classroom? Although it all
depends on the instructor, students will spend as
much time as they would have been in class learn-
ing, on coming up with an alibi for why they were
not in class. When you are lying in bed, tempted
to skip yet another class, dont think, just do.
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO & TENISHA MORRISON/PHOTO
Relaxation Clockwise from top: Angie Downer, Kayla Cren-
shaw and Jamal Roberts play cards in Fletcher Dorm; Leah
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e all know what theatre and dance are,
right? Maybe not. ~Theatre is a collab-
orative form of fine art that uses live
performers to present the experience of a real or
imagined event in front of a live audience in a spe-
cific place. Dance is a type of art that generally in-
volves movement of the body, often rhythmic and to
the sound of music. Although these two fine arts are
relatively similar to each other, nothing can bring
the two closer together than East Carolinas School
of Theatre and Dance. This school is a sublet of the
ge of Fine Arts and Communication. Students
ym around the world come to North Carolina for
place in this school. It is strictly an undergradu-
ate program, but has all of the benefits of any other
school. The School of Theatre and Dance puts
on many plays, shows, and events throughout the
school year. Over the 2012-2013 school year, a pro-
duction of Cabaret, based off of the book by Chris-
topher Isherwood, was put on. ~The play premiered
on November 15, 2012. Mackenzie Bunch, fresh-
man Theatre major says, I enjoyed it, one of the
best shows I have seen by ECU.� This show proved
to be a big hit. ~To be in one of these productions, it
is not necessary to be a theatre maj dance ma-
outlooks that many peop!
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LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER ,
JENI FARROW/PHOTO
Lace and high heels: Dance students dress up as a cabaret
group for a performance; below, theatre students perform
in the production of Drowsy Chaperone.
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t is just another day at ECU, the birds are chirping, the squirrels are playing,
and you are enjoying your walk to class. You finally arrive at the Graham
building only to then realize that you have two weeks until finals! Whatever
will you do?! The word ~finals itself is accompanied by intimidation and stressful
thoughts. So, pirates, how should we keep sane during finals? The number one
way to pass all exams is, of course, to study. We are not just discussing the regular
sit in my room for an hour� or perhaps the in the library for days studying my
butt off� type of ordeal. Lets face it, studying is boring and it never seems to
end. So what can we do about this? Follow these tips and you are sure to pass
your exams with flying colors.
First off, figure out what is holding you back the most. Whether it is laziness, dis-
tractions, or simply not understanding the material, there is a solution for every-
thing. Once you have pinpointed your weakness, fix it! Not enough energy? Try
drinking coffee. Loud roommates? Go to the library. If there is one thing that
will keep you from succeeding, its if you completely stop trying. Another thing
to keep in mind during finals week is SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP! Did you know that
sleep-deprived people are said to drive only as well, if not worse, as those who
are legally impaired by alcohol? It is true; if you try to live off of Red Bull and
Starbucks for the entire finals week, you will not make it out alive. Aim for at
least eight hours of sleep each night. The more rested you are, the easier it will
be for you to comprehend and retain information. On top of sleeping regularly,
remember to eat well and stay hydrated. Also, do not forget to take some time
out for you to relax, go to the gym, and maybe enjoy a latte. Yes, the goal is to
finish the semester with good grades, but it is also important to maintain a good
mental health through this time of year. Go Pirates!
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LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
TENISHA MORRISON/PHOTO
Insanity: Kayla Crenshaw gets frustrated durring her study session.
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g the AT: Fletcher al Association of Schools of Music and
wa ater, the East Carolina American Music Therapy Association.
University School of Music has
This school has a variety of mu-
seen an extreme variety of talent. With 242 ack
sicians as well as vocal en-
undergraduate and - pps ~aan, this seadbles: Ticke conic bace
ipaattie offers degrees in sii education, mu- include Opera Theater, »
sic therapy, theory composition, and perfor- Chamber Singer
mance. Within these four areas there are spe- Univesity Choral
cific concentrations such as jazz studies, organ
performance, percussion jeksuteywoat-teCe Mm a} t-bele)
erformance, string performance, voice perfor-
P . SP fy P the past year, the
mance, wind performance and much more. The
Chamber Sing-
School of Music is fully accredited by the Nation-
ers, thirty-four to forty auditioned vocalists,
received an invitation to sing at the In-
ternational Choral Festival in Toledo,
( Spain. This gifted group of singers
was discovered on YouTube and
7 ¢ instantly adored. The Chamber
| Singers will be performing at the
P ICF in the fall 2013. To add even
more flare to their art, the School
. of Music often teams up with the
_ School of Theatre and Dance to do
live productions. When asked his
opinion of the School of Music, Chris
CLIFF HOLLIS/ PHOTO COURTESY
surprised when people say there nothin.
iromeCombemes ncaa ll (cmmn sl mre slole) along with
the School of Theatre and Dance, is con-
stantly putting something on.� The School
of Musics productions are fabulous and defi-
nitely worth giving a listen to. We often hear es ;
the phrase ~music is life� and it holds true for
students pursuing this competitive degree.
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
n college, all deadlines seem to arrive at once. Every
student, at some point or another, has come up against
a random Wednesday night when they have multiple
tests to study for and at least one paper to write. The chal-
lenge of getting so much work done in a single night seems
impossible, but for many students, theres a solution"and
it is one that is quickly becoming all the hype.
~Typically used to treat ADHD, prescription Adderall is the
new recreational drug of choice for college students. Of
course, when the stress most students endure as a result of
their workload is factored in, it is easy to understand why
they seek out something that makes them more produc-
tive. An amphetamine, Adderall use has the potential to
become habit forming, and can cause side effects like ag-
gressive behavior, dizziness, vomiting, and jitteriness. Stu-
dents however, say that the risks are worth it. To me, it
seems safer than using something like caffeine pills,� said
one female student. Another student explained that he
doesnt see any harm in using it. Taking it doesnt really
do that much. It doesnt make you a genius or anything, It
just helps you focus a little more"makes the stuff you do
get done feel a little more rewarding.�
But the lure of Adderall goes beyond that temporary re-
ward"beyond the temporary euphoria that the pill can
cause. At the end of the day, obtaining it is far cheaper, far
All the Hype
easier, and has a far lesser stigma attached to it than do
other illegal drugs. I get it from my friends who have
prescriptions,� said one male student, its like three
pills for ten dollars. Pretty cheap, and I dont really see
it as illicit. Its not like 'm snorting cocaine.�
That sugma"that buying Adderall without a pre-
scription isnt illegal is completely wrong. Federal law
places possession of Adderall without a prescription
into the same category as cocaine and heroin. First
time offenders possessing between five and forty-
nine grams of the substance face a minimum sen-
tence of five years. For some, that may seem a lofty
price to pay for a little bit of added focusing ability.
For those that rely on the drug regularly however,
getting caught doesnt even seem like a threat. Am I
worried about being caught?� asked one female stu-
dent. Not really,� she said, I think its a trend thats
here to stay, especially since no one really views it
as taboo.� As there is an ever increasing amount of
students consuming the drug, the question then be-
comes, ~is it just a little pill or an unfair advantage?�
SARAH BURKE/WRITER
CHRISTINA BODDIE/PHOTO
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ful people. I take the knowledge I have learned and
pass it on to the students that I work with here at ECU
and most of us would not have become physicians
if it were not for ECU. I primarily am using my
degree to help patients with neurosurgical prob-
lems, but I and the other members of the Division
of Neurosurgery do teach medical students about
neurosurgery. We usually have 1-2 graduates from
the School of Medicine each year that choose to go
into neurosurgery as a specialty, so I am helping to
train the next generation of neurosurgeons.�
The evolution of this campus throughout the years
has been extraordinary,� Dr. Lee stated. ECU (es-
pecially the medical school and health science cam-
pus) is dramatically larger than when I was in school
here. We actually started medical school (the first 2
years) on the main campus and our anatomy lab was
a double wide trailer. The hospital had about 250
beds and now has almost 1000 beds.�
Although the campus may have evolved, and stu-
dents graduate in the spring and winter seasons,
one thing remains the same, the benevolence of the
ECU alumni to share their knowledge and expertise
with current members of the Pirate Nation.
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port to the future, for tomorrow belongs to
the people who prepare for it today.� The
College of Education prepares students to eventually
open the minds of children who will one day lead this
country. The hard work of teachers often goes unap-
preciated and there are always controversies surround-
ing budget cuts and etc. However, these special students
gladly accept the challenge of educating young people.
The value of that one teacher who impacted you in
some way is what brought many of us to college in the
first place. After finishing the required coursework, Edu-
cation majors are now faced with the daunting task of
finding an internship at one of the schools in their area
of focus. Internships are not a time to slack off, because
it requires taking on the everyday responsibilities of an
actual teacher. This consists of grading tons of work,
attending meetings and creating lesson plans. Some stu-
dents cannot handle the pressure of the internship com-
bined with classes or the portfolio they have to complete
and occasionally have quit as a result. However, those
who struggled through it are successful and now look
forward to their future ahead. Shannon Murphy is
a senior who recently finished her internship and
has many positive comments to say about the expe-
rience. She said, My clinical teacher was amazing
and I admired her vision, time management, and
strategies.� Throughout the year, Shannon taught
10th-12th graders and prefers to work with 11th
graders in the future. When asked about her goals
after graduation as an educator, Shannon is opti-
mistic but says teaching positions are limited so its
sort of a competition to find a job. This is similar to
the challenge many recent college graduates faced
to obtain employment. One of the many benefits of
requiring this internship is that students gain expe-
rience in their senior year, as well as confidence in
their abilities to teach. Education is a powerful tool
that can inspire, motivate and nurture individuals
into achieving success in the real world.
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this, clarification of grades changed as well;
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course expectations.� Students may initially
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The College of Human Ecology offers a wide vari-
ety of degrees that will steal anyone's heart
he College of Human Ecology is made up of six distinct, but interre-
lated disciplines: Child Development and Family Relations, Criminal
Justice, Hospitality Leadership, Interior Design and Fashion Merchan-
dising, Nutrition Science, and Social Work. All of the curricular focus is on
serving people and communities, and the students of the COHE are challenged
to enrich lives and enhance communities. All of the students in this college are
required to participate in an internship. These internships can be anything from
working in resorts, hospitals, schools, major retailers, or federal law enforce-
ment agencies. Many of these students are hired before they graduate by the
company/agency where they are doing their internship. The College of Hu-
man Ecology would not be anything without the wonderful faculty that it has.
These faculty members are said to be pioneers� in their respective fields, and
their research and projects often lead to national recognition. Dr. Melani Duf-
frin (Nutrition Science) was recently recognized as a Distinguished Graduate
Faculty Mentor and her FoodMASTER program is a national model for using
food-based activities to teach science and math to children. Dr. Priti Desai (Child
Development and Family Relations) runs Camp WholeHeart- a summer camp
for children with congenital heart defects. She was recently awarded with the
Child Life Council's high honor and regularly publishes in both American and
Indian journals.
Many people are unaware that this college even exists. Several of the programs
are nearly as old as East Carolina University itself. It is the colleges goal to en-
sure that any current or prospective student who are interested in any one of the
possible majors has the ability to find and ultimately graduate with the College
of Human Ecology. For those people who are familiar with this college, they
know how fun it can be and how involved students get. Every year, the Apparel
and Interior Merchandising Organization put on a fashion show, which features
local boutiques, as well as designs by students from ECU's textile program. This
years theme was ~It was a Dream and had over 125 models walking the runway
at Rock Springs Center. The students plan, promote, and execute this event ev-
ery year all while preparing for final exams and semester projects. Another event
is the Steel Chef competition during Hospitality Week. Teams of Hospitality
and Nutrition Science students compete in this Iron Chef-like event. Teams are
given a secret ingredient and then must create at least two dishes in just under an
hour. ~The Criminal Justice department holds a highly-attended career fair each
spring featuring local, regional, and national agencies while students in Social
Work finish the semester with a diverse group of community outreach projects.
The College of Human Ecology is diverse in its programs offered and never has
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thanks to the newly remodeled Pirate Tutoring Center
ave you ever found yourself reading for a
class a few days before the test and come
to the realization that you dont remem-
ber anything? Lets face it, for most of us the answer
is probably yes. But youre in luck! Around 5,000
students just like you have survived with a little help
from the ECU Pirate Tutoring Center (PTC).
The PTC was founded in February 2008 by Mrs.
Elizabeth Coghill. Because of the various services
offered, the PTC is unlike any other tutoring service
at universities in the state. When the Pirate ~Tutor-
ing center first started, we had. about 50 volunteer
tutors�, says Donna Davis, the Peer ~Tutor Coordina-
tor; Now we have 369 students who are volunteer-
ing their time towards this effort�. Before PTC, there
were no free tutoring services available to students;
students had to pay for any type of additional help.
Mrs. Coghill use to be an advisor, she worked with
undecided students who were struggling in their
classes along with other individuals. She founded the
PTC in order to fill the needs of students.
ECU Pirate Tutors are students who have done well
enough in a particular course to be qualified to help
their fellow students understand the material, all tutors
are trained and eventually become certified. ~These tu-
tors can relate because they had to deal with similar
challenges with the same professors. ~he Pirate ~Tutor-
ing Center is one of the most useful and frequently
used services offered by ECU. A total of 4,109 tutees
assisted in the academic school year 2010-2011,
a huge increase from the 2,344 students that were as-
sisted during the academic school year of 2008-2009,
the year in which it was founded.
The PTC offers more than just help with classes.
Students can schedule study skills appointments to
help find ways to study and time manage more ef-
fectively. The PTC offers tutoring by appointment,
specialized workshops such as test review session,
and outreach programs. Because of the huge suc-
cess of this program, the PTC has been given a new
location in the Old Cafeteria Complex, this was a
huge accomplishment for the program and for the
students who use it. The new center is outfitted with
flat screen TVs connected to iPads and there is no
shortage of whiteboards, the PTC is prepared to
handle more students and expand its program.
The ECU Pirate Tutoring Crew has an annual tra-
dition where each tutor signs an oar. This tradition
began with the first crew of tutors and is similar to
the Navy tradition of ~plankowner. A ~plankowner
is an individual that was part of the original crew
of a ship; they received a part of that ship in com-
memoration. The original tutoring crew received
a plankowner certificate; however, each year the
tutoring crew signs the oar, signifying another year
in which the PTC crew has helped a new set of stu-
dents navigate difficult classes.
There is no shame asking for help; there are thou-
sands of students who have benefitted from the ser-
vices offered by PTC. If youre struggling in a class
you're not alone and the PTC is always there.
MANEESH JEYAKUMAR/WRITER
AMANDA MUTIO/PHOTO
Group Shot above: The 2012 tutors pose at grande
opening of the center.
PTC/PHOTO
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magine being in an incubator for the first month of
your life. Imagine walking into the first day of first
grade and being able to say you have undergone five
surgeries already. For D,J. Gregory, this is his reality. D,J.
Gregory is a 34-year old from Savannah, Georgia who
has cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy is a disease that causes
abnormal movements, tremors, unsteady gait, and loss
of coordination. Although Gregory was given so many
reasons to fall and call it quits, he managed to persevere
and now he has an amazing story to tell. Growing up us-
ing canes and other walking assistance, Gregory was a
carefree boy who loved sports. He was always interested
in basketball, football, baseball, you name it; but due to his
condition he was never able to participate.
Thinking he would never be able to play a sport, Gregory
was pleasantly surprised when he was introduced to the
game of golf: At just nine years old, he immediately fell
in love with the sport. He thrived on the fact that it was
a competitive sport he could be a part of: Gregory says,
My determination is often mistaken for stubbornness.� If
there was something he wanted to accomplish, he would
not settle for anything less than his goal. As Gregory con-
tinued to play golf, his passion for athletics led him to study
sports management at Springfield College.
D.J. Gregory: A Man with a Mission
He later graduated with his masters degree, and his
mind set on what he was going to achieve next. Greg-
ory had always dreamt of playing in the 2008 PGA
Tournament. ~Throughout the tournaments, players
were to putt on multiple courses throughout the state.
Gregory was determined to walk the entire length of
each golf course. Even players who were not disabled
had never attempted this feat.
With his cane and the occasional fall, he successfully
walked the entire 2008 PGA tournament. Since then,
Gregory has competed every year in this tournament
and hopes to continue this record. When he is not playing
golf; you can find DJ. visiting different communities and
organizations to talk about his journey. On November
13, 2012, DJ. Gregory came to ECUs own Mendenhall
Student Center. He gave an inspirational speech leaving
some students in tears. I am so glad I went to hear Mr.
Gregory speak, it has truly changed the way I look at cer-
tain things.� Students who heard him speak left forever
changed by the dynamic experience.
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
MARIKA MATHEW/PHOTO
Inspirational: D.J.Gregory tells his inpsiring story at
Mendenhall Student Center.
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t is easy to see the physical changes J.Y. Joyner
Library has gone through over the past nine de-
cades. Originally located in the Austin building,
and then Whichard, the library was moved to its cur-
rent location in the fifties. Joyner has gradually become
the largest library East of Raleigh and serves as a cen-
ter for research and learning for both ECU students
and communities throughout Eastern North Carolina.
The value of J.Y. Joyner Library can easily be mea-
sured in terms of resources. Bound volumes housed
in the stacks number close to 2 million. There are 250
computer workstations, 100 graduate study carrels,
and thirty-six group study rooms. University Archives
alone offers access to 6000 linear feet of material, and
the Special Collections Department has thousands of
rare books. Millions of dollars have been funneled
into the renovations of Joyner Library, and the most
recent, which occurred in the mid-nineties.
However, for students, J.Y. Joyner Library is far more
than a massive building with stacks on stacks on stacks
of books. It has, especially with the addition of areas
focused on group studying, become a place that is as
much about learning as it is about socializing. Granted,
there are no wild parties or overly loud conversations,
but as several students pointed out, Joyner is as much
about collaboration as it is about individual study. I
think its better to study in groups because having your
friends with you keeps you motivated and helps you
stay on task,� said Sophomore Kristen Zelnosky. But
students also believe that it is the resources offered by
Joyner that lend it to group work, especially in the Col-
laboration Learning Center. The resources Joyner
has definitely make it a social.place. My friends and I
can all work together in one convenient location,� said
Sophomore Laura Culbreath.
For more than eighty years, J.Y. Joyner Library
has served generations of East Carolina Universi-
ty students, and as the facility adapts to the chang-
ing technologies and strives to meet the needs of
incoming classes, it is sure to remain one of the
central, busiest locations on campus.
SARAH BURKE/WRITER
MEREDITH BAKER/PHOTO
Welcome from left: The lobby of Joyner Library today; The
lobby of Joyner Library in 1940.
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delberg answered a few questions about the total experience.
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selection. The second semester was more of the building of the robot and about two
to three months of construction. How we built the robot was quite difficult as we had
to use a multitude of tools, such as band-saw, brake, demel tool, sockets, and etc. In
the construction we did not only want to make a winning robot, but one that future
ECU teams could use and build off of. ~The main design program was Solid-Works
for its ease of use and ability to manipulate a 3D model.
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from this experience?
I gained a lot of team building experi-
ence, but I also gained an ability to see
a larger picture to map events and work
effectively. An added bonus was making
some good friends at the end.
Robotics is not going away and the fur-
ther a person can learn about them the
better off they are. Robotics is some-
thing I enjoy, it involves so many fields
that it is hard to stay bored for long be-
fore there is something new.
What do you love most about
your college?
The People and atmosphere is some of
the best things about ECU.
How did the college of technology
and communication science help
you prepare for a career?
Networking; the more people that you
know the better you will be and the
more confident you will feel to take a
few risks in life.
The skills acquired by these students is
just one example of what the college
of Technology and Computer Science
works towards and strives for in their
students to accomplish. There are con-
stantly new ideas being developed and
conceptualized in this rapidly growing
market and ECU students look forward
to leaving their mark on society.
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did you get that? Hey there ECU students
and staff! Did you know over the past few
years, East Carolina University has stopped offering cer-
tain language classes? Due to the economic crisis that
the State of North Carolina has gone through in the
past couple of years, some courses such as Italian are
simply not available to students. Although these unfor-
tunate events have occurred, it has given us a chance to
look a bit deeper and shine some light on the subject.
Professor Tricia Wilson-Okamura of the language de-
partment says, With such strong emphasis on global-
ization, we need all languages.� When you think about
it, how did we decide which languages were to be cut?
Is one language better� or more of a necessity than
the others? For Maxx Nelson, he is just thankful that
Japanese is still offered. Maxx, sophomore Computer
Science major, says, The cuts are disappointing and de-
pressing.� Maxx is in his third Japanese language course
and has plans to continue studying this language
throughout his college career. His favorite word to
say in Japanese is ~usoda meaning it is a lie.� The
final exam for Maxxs class and most foreign lan-
guage students includes an oral assessment and a
written test. Imagine just completing your third year
of your favorite language class, and being told these
courses have been cut from the system. You would
not be feeling too giddy about that.
Language classes are very necessary and the ones
we have lost are, and will be, missed. Until ECU is
able to get back the classes that we had to get rid of,
we are thankful for the classes that are still available.
Globalization around the world is highly influent
and applies the pressure on students to know two or
more languages.
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try and there is always a shortage of good doc-
tors and nurses available. East Carolina Uni-
versity provides one of the best nursing programs in
North Carolina. Of course there are several require-
ments that must be completed before becoming a
certified nurse. There are pre-requisite courses that
must be taken such as chemistry, anatomy and etc.
Nurses must know how the body works, the correct
amount of drug dosage to administer to patients,
and a plethora of other things before ever stepping
foot in a hospital.
The nursing program expects a certain amount
of points each semester from activities, like be-
ing a CNA. However, most students obtain points
from maintaining a high grade point average. The
entrance exam to begin nursing school contains in-
formation from the pre-requisites and more to test
students knowledge.
Most of those who have completed nursing school un-
derstand how difficult it is, but students are determined.
Students often struggle to adjust to not only longer
classes but experiencing clinicals. Exams and quizzes
were much harder than before,� said senior Nursing
major Daniel Torres, we all learned how to better man-
age time�. Nursing students found themselves studying
constantly to keep up with the workload.
Those that managed to pass now had their final
challenge; taking the Nclex. Nclex is the exam taken
to become certified as a nurse and can only be de-
scribed as stressful. Students found that some of the
materials they studied were not on the exam. Those
who passed were fortunate and the feeling of finally
accomplishing their goals continues to push students
through difficult times. Becoming a certified nurse
brings young professionals one step closer to making
a difference.
CHRISTINA BODDIE/WRITER
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Carolina University has developed speci-
fied learning living areas. Anyone who
anticipates living in one these specialized living ar-
eas are expected to achieve academic success, be
actively engaged in academic, local, and/or global
communities, and take advantage of leadership op-
portunities. These communities include the Future
Pirate Nurse Living Learning Village. So what is
this, future pirate village, you say? FPNLLYV is a resi-
dential area on campus for students who are intend-
ed nursing majors. The university hopes to provide
encouragement and support to those who choose to
live here. Along with offering nursing inspiration,
FPNLLY is also a place for comfort during the tran-
sition from high school to college. As a participant of
the Nursing Learning Village, students have numer-
ous opportunities and chances to get involved with
the community and the college. ~These opportunities
include taking classes with fellow nursing majors
during the fall and spring semester, being exposed
to different cultures and ideas, and preparing for
the rigors of the nursing program. In preparation
for the nursing program, student will be studying the
NLN PAX, time management, and test-taking skills.
So, how does one become a part of the Nursing
Learning Village? It is fairly simple; all you have
to do is fill out an application that consists of the
general name, address, phone number, and then de-
scribe why you think you would be a good fit for this
community, and what you hope to achieve from liv-
ing there. After filing in your SAT/ACT scores you
submit your application! Currently, the FPNLLV is
only accepting about forty prospective nurses. ~This
is a competitive program, however it ensures the suc-
cess of future nurses seeking to one day make a dif-
ference in the lives of many.
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
MEREDITH BAKER/ PHOTO
The dorm life: Umstead Hall is where nursing students
will reside in the new Nurse Living and Learning Village.
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based medical school that is focused on
training primary care physicians to meet
the health care needs of rural eastern NC and the
remainder of the state. This school is mission-fo-
cused, providing access to medical school training
for underrepresented minorities and disadvantaged
students from NC. Brody School of Medicine also
has the lowest tuition of all US medical schools,
and a very favorable student-to-faculty ratio with a
highly individualized curriculum. Brody graduates
are in the 90th percentile nationally for graduates
practicing Family Medicine, graduates practicing
in rural areas, graduates practicing in underserved
areas, and in the percent of minority medical
school graduates - all compared with the entire de-
nominator of all allopathic medical schools across
this country. Brody is #1 in the US for percent of
graduates entering Family Medicine residencies. ~The
students and faculty at this school are extremely service
oriented; they volunteer their time in numerous ways,
including managing and stafling two free health clinics
one in conjuction with Greenville's homeless shelter
and one for Spanish speaking patients in Grimesland,
NC. The Brody School of Medicine increased the time
in the curriculum where students are actively learning,
not just in the classroom, in the first two years of medi-
cal school. Additions are also being made on a new
curriculum in patient safety, quality improvement, and
team-based care. Brody is substantially increasing our
use of Simulation-working with high fidelity manne-
quins and task trainers"so that students can learn and
practice procedures and emergency situations in a safe,
nonthreatening environment.
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Students prepare
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their graduate exams that
will get them one step closer to their dream job
ach year, scores of students, graduates, and
employed hopefuls across academic levels
and disciplines apply to graduate and profes-
sional schools in search of both a professional career
and a brighter future.
As admittance into these programs often requires a
stellar academic record, substantial field experience or
familiarity with the subject matter, and a honed skill set,
scholastic aptitude is often measured in the form of a
standardized assessment.
Graduate school hopefuls take the Graduate Record
Exam (GRE), dental school applicants take the Dental
Admissions ~Test (DAT), law school prospects take the
Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), business school
optimists take the Graduate Management Admissions
Test (GMAT) and medical school prospects take the
legendary MCAT, the Medical College Admission Test.
Whatever their motivation, their expectations and their
dreams, East Carolinas students share their recom-
mendations and suggestions for how to prepare for the
test that will be the stepping stone in their lives toward
their desired career.
Megan Cotton, Senior Adapted Special Education major,
took the newest version of the GRE for entrance into a
professional graduate program. In the future, I hope to
have my Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy
(OT),� she says. For those students preparing for the GRE
exam, Cotton offered simple advice. Study! Study! Study!
I prepared for the GRE using Kaplan's GRE prep
course. he course helped me with practice questions,
test prep, as well as mock exams in order to improve
my overall score on the GRE. Taking the GRE was
extremely nerve-racking, and for my major the GRE
is one of the main factors that will make or break your
application. That meant I had to reach a certain score
in order to be competitive with the other people apply-
ing to OT programs across the nation. The questions
on the GRE test information that should have been
taught in MIDDLE SCHOOL. I don't know about
you, but middle school was a long time ago!�
T took the MCAT to pursue a career in medicine,� says
Tan Bryan, first year medical student at The Brody
School of Medicine. I look forward to a rewarding
career as a pediatrician to work in Eastern North
Carolina with children and adolescents. My advice
for medical school hopefuls is not to focus as much on
learning the last 15°% of the material you dont know
in the review books, work on refreshing and knowing
the 85% you do already know really well. The big-
gest thing about taking the MCAT is the endurance
needed because the exam is really long - take snacks,
sleep well the night before and use your breaks. Just
remember it is just a test and do not let it freak you out!
It's all about playing the game and staying calm so you
can do your best.�
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here is nothing quite like the feeling of help-
ing out your community and giving back.
Throughout this past year, students and fac-
ulty of East Carolina University have participated in
many different events with one goal in mind: to make
the community better. You have probably seen sorori-
ties, fraternities, clubs, and committees sitting outside
of Dowdy trying to raise money for different causes.
Last November, eight different organizations and de-
partments held a food drive for Thanksgiving. These
organizations included the Honors College, Omicron
Delta Kappa, Student North Carolina Association of
Educators, ECU Rotary Act, the Department of Child
Development and Family Relations, Air Force ROTC,
the Department of Sociology, and Gamma Beta Phi
Honor Society. Thanksgiving was a time to be thankful
for what we have and to give to those who do not. Cans
of cranberry sauce and green beans accumulated and
were eventually sent off to Operation Sunshine. Opera-
tion Sunshine is an afterschool program that serves un-
derprivileged girls in Greenville, North Carolina. These
families were tremendously thankful for their holiday
meals, and even more thankful for the kind gesture from
ECU. I felt good that we were able to contribute,
and I felt that this was an important connection for
ECU to make with the needs of the community,�
says Dr. Pearce, Department of Sociology.
Another way that students were able to do their part
was by: participating in a blood drive over the 2012-
2013 school year; blood drives were set up all over
campus at different times of the day all year long.
All you had to do was simply walk up, sign in, and
wait for your turn. It was a fairly painless and easy
process. Afterwards, donors were encouraged to eat
cookies and drink juice in order for their sugar lev-
els to catch back up. It felt so good to know that I
was helping save a life,� says Recreational Therapy
major Lauren Milton. Giving blood was a rewarding
experience for all; a small pinch was definitely worth
saving a life. Whether it is big or small, East Carolina
jumps on any opportunity to serve others.
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
MEREDITH BAKER/PHOTO
No pain no gain: Male students walk one mile in high heels
rallying support in Greenville to raise awarness about the
causes, effects and remedies for sexual assault and domestic
violence.
ECU hosts Mae C.
African American
«N eptember 20, 2012, on the day ECU celebrates
My fifty years of diversity, Mae C. Jemison, the first
hR African American female astronaut speaks to
students. Jemisons accomplishments speak for her enor-
mous success. She comes as a part of the still relatively
new Voyage of Discovery lecture series. Jemison attended
Stanford University and received a BS in Chemical Engi-
neering as well as a BA in African American studies. She
became a doctor of medicine after receiving her doctor-
ate from Cornell University. Despite the racism she faced
during her childhood, Jemison decided at a young age to
become an astronaut.
Amongst her accolades, she promotes science camps
and literacy, and has taught at a university. ~To say she
has exceptional talents is an understatement. However,
she came to share with students her knowledge of sci-
ence and how we are in dire need of young people to
make contributions to medical research. She opened
a lot of students minds to what else this world has to
Jemison, the first
female astronaut
offer. Jemison sought to empower the students hearing
her lecture to never be afraid to take risks. She asked
everyone in the room to ask themselves one question
and to really think about it. Have you contributed to
something and if so, has it left an impact on at least one
individual?� Entering college we are often unsure and
come with preconceived notions of what we wanted in
life without thinking of all our options.
The sky is the limit. ~The only obstacle holding us back is
ourselves; we create the box that closes us in from reach-
ing our full potential. Freshman, political science major
Ricky Smith said, I never thought of life in such a big
prospective. Jemison opened my eyes to other majors of-
fered at ECU.� Students left motivated and felt the need
to get involved on campus. Jemison said it best. While
our time is limited, it has infinite possibilities.�
CHRISTINA BODDIE/WRITER
GARRETT CAMPBELL/PHOTO
Girl Power: Dr. Mae Jemison shares her testimony.
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lied Health Sciences is the largest college
. Of allied health in the state. The college
has the most degree programs, departments, and
students. What makes CAHS so important is its
commitment to meeting the health care needs of
the state and region through education (our primary
mission), service/engagement, clinical and applied
research, and fee-for-service clinics that also serve
the uninsured, and provide student clinical experi-
ences. The challenges to CAHS are great because of
the applicant demand for our graduate degree pro-
grams and the concomitant demand by employers
for our graduates in the growing health care sector.
Occupational ~Therapy Students Meaghan Johnson,
Amanda Edmundson, Kristen Gibbs participated in
CarFit, a safety program that gives a quick, com-
prehensive check on how well a driver and his or
her vehicle work together. The event was held Sat-
urday, April 6, 2013. Geared at older adults but
open to everyone, occupational therapy students and
ECU professor Anne Dickerson led drivers through
a 12-point checklist, recommend car adjustments or
adaptations and offer advice on what could make a
car "fit" an owner better or enhance safety. This is
just one example about how the college aids in the
community. Since its beginnings, ninety percent of
the health information management professionals in
eastern NC received a degree from ECU. This is a
fantastic number and the goal is to always improve
and create better programs for students to become
better prepared for the workforce. As one chapter
closes, another will open through the MS in Health
Informatics and Information Management, which is
a new degree being offered and the first class of stu-
dents will enter in fall 2013. There is steady growth
in this large field and College of Allied health scienc-
es at ECU is working diligently to keep up the pace.
CHRISTINA BODDIE/WRITER
CAHS/PHOTO
Yhen asked about the School of Dental
/ Medicine or SoDM, Peggy Novotny, Di-
rector of External Affairs program, had
this to say: The ECU School of Dental Medicine's
vision is to increase the number of primary care den-
tists in rural areas of North Carolina.� ECU is build-
ing ten community service-learning centers (CSLCs
in rural communities across the state. During their
fourth year of dental school, students will gain
hands-on experience treating patients at CSLCs. It is
likely that students will treat patients who have never
had access to regular dental care. ~The students will
live and work in these communities and return as
practitioners after graduation.
North Carolina is the fifth fastest growing state, yet
it ranks 47th in the nation in dentists per capita.
Twenty-seven of North Carolina's counties are served
by two dentists or fewer per 100,000 people, and one-
third of the dentists practicing in the state today are at
least fifty-five years old.
The School of Dental Medicine admitted its first class of fifty-
two students in August 2011. All of our students are North
Carolina residents, representing fifty of the states one hundred
counties. ~The school is finalizing their third class of fifty-two stu-
dents, and anticipate that the number of represented counties
will increase.
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/¢ Many may not know that dental school is a four-year com-
mitment beyond a bachelor's degree. For the first three years
of the program, students attend classes, labs, and clinics in
Ledyard E. Ross Hall, the school's state-of-the-art building on
ECUs Health Sciences Campus. Students begin treating pa-
tients in the latter part of their second year. By the fourth year,
students are ready for clinical rotations in community service
learning centers in rural communities. Also, not a week goes by that
several of our students are not volunteering for something that ben-
efits the community. Students volunteer with such organizations as the
North Carolina Dental Society Missions of Mercy, the Baptist Bus, Relay for
Life, Give a Kid a Smile, local school and organization health fairs and cancer
screenings, and joint service projects with the Brody School of Medicine. Stu-
dents are anxious to improve the oral health of North Carolinians; they jump at
the chance to gain experience making a difference.
On November 9, 2012, the ECU School of Dental Medicine reached a mile-
stone by holding its first White Coat Ceremony for second-year students tran-
sitioning from the pre-clinical phase of their education to the patient care phase.
The fifty-two students, in the schools inaugural class of 2015 were surrounded by
friends, family and faculty, as they filed into the stage to put on the coat they have
worked so hard to achieve.
Apple Corporation named the School of Dental Medicine an Apple Distinguished
Program due to the innovative implementation of technology in all aspects of the
program's didactic, problem-solving, and clinical education. Students are able to ben-
efit from video teleconferencing in thirty-one rooms and clinical spaces in Ledyard
E. Ross Hall. At all levels, dental students find an environment where collaboration is
emphasized for best patient outcomes.�
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
CLIFF HOLLIS & JAY CLARK/ PHOTO
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Asia to celebrate the spiritual con-
nection between families in re-
membrance of ancestors, the Festival of Lan-
terns was celebrated at ECU on Thursday,
September 30, 2012. Similar to the real fes-
tival, ECUs Festival of Lanterns created ties
between the Asian community and students
by highlighting Asian culture and cuisine.
Students could visit booths that displayed
trinkets and artifacts that gave a taste of
modern Asia. Asian music was_ played
throughout the festival; a crowd of people
deciding to have fun danced to ~Gangnam
Style by the South Korean artist Psy. Stu-
dents who attended had the opportunity to
learn how to use chopsticks and write their
Students learn about Asian
culture at the Festival of Lanterns
name in Japanese. Attendees could also geta
taste of the more traditional Asian pastime
of origami. Those who attended the booth
were instructed by students from the Asian
Students Association in how to properly use
chopsticks. The event culminated in the tra-
ditional festival event of releasing lanterns
into the sky and lake.
As the night came to a close, the beach at the
North Recreational Complex was lit up by fire-
works. The crowd that attended the event was
a diverse one. I love learning about new cul-
tures, thats why I came here�, says ECU junior
Estefania Horrillo,� but its also so great to see
so many different people here!� The Festival is
part of Student Activities Boards initiative to
foster an appreciation for different cultures.
The Festival of Lanterns was organized by the
Student Activities Board, Ledonia Wright Cul-
tural Center, and the Asian Students Associa-
tion to draw attention to ECUs Asian studies
program. Asia is playing an increasingly im-
portant role in the world, which has boosted
the importance of the Asian Studies program as
well. The Asian Studies program offers many |
opportunities for students in many fields, includ-
ing business�, says Dr. Tricia Wilson-Okamura.
The Asian Studies program offers courses in
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sion of a long journey through college. A
journey that has required sacrifice, dedication, and a
desire to pursue a dream of athletics at the Division
I level. Two of those individuals are Hali Ough-
ton and Chris Gossick. These two student athletes
have managed to juggle school, athletics, and forge
a bond of love that has stood the test of time over
the past four years. Their journey has not been as
dramatic as some of the most recent romantic block-
busters or as blissful as some Disney romances, but
regardless, it is something to be admired.
Hali is a California native who plays soccer for
East Carolina, and brings a smile upon every per-
sons face that she meets. She is naturally at home
in the sports world, and is an aspiring sports jour-
nalist who has already dipped her toes in to the
journalistic world.
Chris is a Philly native who plays baseball for East
Carolina, and is a young man who sees the glass
as half-full, and if you do not, then he will try to
convince you otherwise. His dream is to pursue a
career in baseball since he put drafted by the Phil-
lies straight out of high school on the backburner to
pursue a college degree in Business.
Chris and Halis relationship bloomed from a strong
friendship and grew from there. The relationship
was not love at first sight, but it definitely took a dif-
ferent approach. T actually lived right above him in
Jones my freshmen year, and he probably hated me
for all the noise I made but we became good friends
and it went from there.� Hali stated.
Their first date was at Todd Dining Hall because
neither of them had cars their freshmen year, and
even their first year of dating they were a little off
and on. Yet, they somehow found their groove in
their junior year and made it work.
T think the biggest turning point for us was when I
got an internship with the Phillies last summer, and
had the opportunity to see where Chris came from.
Then I got to meet all his friends and family and
truly bond with him and became close.� Hali stated.
To some this may be odd that they didnt become
truly close until their junior year, but that is the life
of a student athlete and even some normal college
students. Chris and Hali participate in sports that
Love hits ahome run for certain pirate athletes
inals are under way, and for many it is a
are played during two completely different seasons.
Then have hometowns that are on opposite coasts.
Therefore, their breaks and vacations are spent
3,000 miles apart and sometimes for up to a month.
If anything, they should be applauded for even stick-
ing it out for that long until they found their niche.
Tts really hard to date someone who is an athlete.
If you date someone who is not then they dont un-
derstand why youre always tired or busy, and when
you do then you barely see each other because of
practice, games, and traveling. Yet, we both do
things to make up for that by going to one anothers
game...even if its in a different city.� Hali stated.
What the future has in store for these two is unknown,
but they have handled this pirate voyage with a poise
and grit that is to be admired. In college, not many
of us are willing to sacrifice our needs for others and
that is where many relationships fall upon rocky times.
Yet, with dedication and optimism like Chris, and an
effervescent personality like Hali then it is a lot easier to
see the sunshine after the rain.
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before being converted to a fullback, which is now his position with the Baltimore Ravens
Leach is from Lumberton, North Carolina, but now resides in Rowland. When he came
back to ECU to share his experiences during his first Super Bowl appearance and victory,
Leach explained how it was nothing short of his expectations.
Ever since you're a little boy, this is what you work your whole life for. Your dream is to
lay in the Super Bowl, and not only play in it, but win it,� said Le
Leach started his NFL year with the Green Bay Packers in 2004. Leach spent his first
three seasons with the Packers before moving to the Saints. After being released by the
Saints, Leach was then picked up by the Houston ~Texans, where he was able to make a
name for himself. After ig four seasons with the ~Texans, Leach was signed by the
Ravens to a three-year. million dollar contract.
T always believed in my ability. If I just got the opportunity, I knew I would make the best of
it,� said Leach. Hard work pays off: It may have taken a long time, but I stayed the course.�
Without looking back, Leach has become a premier fullback in the NFL, after being
named to his third consecutive Pro Bowl. ~The Pro Bowl is when the elite players of the
league are recognized and participate in a laid-back all-star game.
Leach played in every regular season and post-season game during the Ravens cham-
pionship season. ~The Super Bowl was hosted in New Orleans at the Mercedes-Benz
Superdome. ~The superdome was also used to host the 2012 New Orleans Carriers Bowl,
the post-season bowl in which the Pirates were invited to. In the bowl game, ECU lost
the LA-Lafayette in an offensive grudge match. ~The Pirates lost 65-59, but Vonta Leach
has faith in his team coming back stronger next year.
T kept up with my Pirates all season,� said Leach, with the talent coming back and
recruits coming in, I see promising things for Coach McNeill and the team,� he added.
WILLIAM FARRAR/WRITER
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Super Star: Vonta Leach takes photos and gives autographs on campus.
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ta k S a b O Ut h S Gamecocks, Shane Carden, a sophomore, got the call to go in. At Williams-Brice
stadium, one of the toughest environments to play in, Carden kept his composure
ro | a a S a and managed to put some points on the board. Experiencing those early away
games in tough environments has definitely helped me,� Carden said. After that, the
te a aa p | a y C r team was all his. With his ability to pass the ball down field and make moves outside
the pocket, he seems like a perfect fit in Coach McNeuls system.
after the departure of now NFL quarterback, Dominique Davis. Reo
Johnson started the first two games in place of Davis, against Appa-
Carden has some very reliable targets to throw to in Justin Hardy and Justin
Jones. Hardy is on track to shatter school records while Jones is no small target
standing at 68�. Carden has the weapons to make some big plays for East Caro-
lina football. When youre playing this quarterback position, all you really have
to do is distribute the ball to your receivers... as long as I distribute, the offense
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will move.� ~This team is full of athletes that still have some years left which
could become very dangerous in years to come.
Some things that Carden said he can work on as he matures are: just taking
shots, when I need to take them down field, and taking care of the ball.�
Coach Mcneill has all the confidence in the world in his quarterback to
improve. I see him recognizing different looks and experiences seen before
[in previous games]. ~Thats good for Shane, hes a smart player.� The team
and coaches definitely have his back, and will continue to work with him as
he continues to grow as a player.
With all the pressure coming in as a starter, Carden is handling it well. He is
just focusing on this season and leading his team to accomplish their goals; Pll
worry about the next seasons when they get here.� After getting some more
experience under his belt, and fixing some flaws, Coach Mcneill said that theres
a chance he can be a very special quarterback.�
TYLER FERRELL/WRITER
GARRETT CAMPBELL/PHOTO
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t is no secret that East Carolina University is
a school full of spirit. Ask any student cur-
rently enrolled at the Pirate Nation, or any-
one that attended school here and they will tell
you how fun it is to go out and support athletics
during their respective seasons.
If you are here, you pre-game and go to the
football games, PERIOD!� explained Mitch Ka-
lik, currently a junior at ECU. Waking up, get-
ting dressed in purple and gold, and go tailgating
all morning before the games is a requirement
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around here
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veloped a reputation of being loud and rowdy,
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School spirit in Greenville is nothing new. Alumni
Laura Respess, who first came to ECU in 1987, ex-
plains that when she first became a Pirate she could see
the emphasis put on ECU athletics from not just the
students, but the whole community. Respess was here
for a couple of years before returning home. When she
returned back to Pirate Nation and finished her degree
in 1996, she was not surprised at all to see the tradition
had not changed around the campus.
T lived in Belk back then, and we were right behind
the football stadium, and it got LOUD and crowded
fast,� explained Respess. I still go back for games
when I can,� she added. I always have vivid
memories when I go back, and I love that this
place has not changed.�
With times changing and new students coming in
and out of ECU, it is safe to say school spirit is
always in abundance in Greenville and always will
be. For us currently enrolled as Pirates, we can all
agree and say our school spirit is second to none,
and no matter what type of sporting event you are
attending, you will be ready to cheer loud and proud
for the home team.
WILLIAM FARRAR/WRITER
MEREDITH BAKER/PHOTO
Big moment: Students get excited at a pivotel moment
of an ECU home football game; pirate fans from the 1988
yearbook.
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ne year ago no one would have believed
that the 2012-2013 ECU basketball team
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~This sea ons CIT appearance was just the fifth
postseason tournament in the history of ECU
RONNIE MOORE/WRITER
GARRETT CAMPBELL/PHOTO
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The basketball team battles other NC universities on the court
he Pirate basketball team traveled to the Uni-
versity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this
season to face the in-state rivals for the first
time. Even though other sport teams at ECU, such as
football and baseball, compete against the Tar Heels
on a yearly basis, this is the first time Pirate fans have
had the opportunity to see the basketball programs
battle it out in a regular season meeting.
Although ECU lost the game 93-87, the Pirates
did not just roll over for UNC, who was ranked
21st in the AP Top 25 at the time of the meeting.
UNC dominated the first half, outscoring the Pi-
rates 42-26, as the Pirates could find no consistent
offensive weapon to go to on each possession. In
the second half, the Tar Heels had to deal with a
completely different opponent. The Pirates scored
a season best 61 points in the second half, while
UNC accumulated 51 points. Although unable to
come away with a win, ECU stood its ground and
proved themselves to be a worthy opponent to the
in-state basketball power house.
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We may not get the quality recruits that come to
UNC every year, but we can definitely play with
them,� said Shamarr Bowden, senior shooting
guard from Greensboro, NC. We came out in the
first half slow and they made us pay for it, but in the
second half I think we proved to them and the rest
of the country that we are not an opponent to take
lightly,� he later continued.
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Head coach Jeff Lebo has been at ECU for three
seasons, and the program has been progressing ever
since he took control. Lebo, who played at UNC and
graduated in 1989, would also enjoy being able to
play UNC and other rival schools on a yearly basis.
We work Just as hard as Duke, UNC, and NC
State,� said coach Lebo. I would really like to start
seeing some of these rival schools on the schedule
every year. It would be good for not just us, but the
state as a whole. Look at it as another way to battle
for king of North Carolina.�
WILLIAM FARRAR/WRITER
GARRETT CAMPBELL/PHOTO
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na season in which the East Carolina mens bas-
ketball team broke through many glass windows,
one player stood out from the pack and evolved
into one of Conference USA elite players. Senior Mau-
rice Kemp transferred to ECU from Miami Dade Col-
lege in 2011 and since then, played an instrumental role
in the revival of the basketball program.
In the 2012-2013 season, the 6-foot-8 forward from Mi-
ami became the first Pirate to be named first-team all-
Conference USA, averaging 18.9 points and 8 rebounds
per game, while shooting 51 percent from the field. Be-
hind Kemp, the program captured its first twenty-win
season since joining Division-I and tied a franchise-best
for wins with 23.
More history was made in the CollegeInsider.com Post-
season Tournament when Kemps game-high 21 points
helped the Pirates erase a large second half deficit to
defeat Savannah State for the programs first postsea-
son tournament win. That sprung ECU to win its
next four games, including a last-second win at We-
ber State for the CIT championship. Along the way,
Kemp threw down monstrous dunks that landed
him as ESPNs top play twice in one week and was
named the tournaments most-valuable player.
After the season, he was invited to the Portsmouth
Invitational Tournament, which is held exclusively
for the nations best seniors. Kemp put up two pe-
destrian performances to begin the tourney, but left
NBA scouts with a lasting impression by scoring 19
points in just 23 minutes of his final game. Regard-
less if he gets drafted or makes an NBA team, Mau-
rice Kemp will be remembered as a pivotal player in
the evolution of ECU basketball.
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fered fourteen consecutive losing-seasons and had not appeared in a
postseason tournament since 1993. The environment quickly changed
and Lebos Pirates ended the drought in his first season by finishing above .500
and competing in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.
The next step for ECU in its evolution was sustaining success. Expectations were
higher than ever leading up to the 2012-2013 season and in a state that is com-
monly associated with basketball excellence, the Pirates did not disappoint.
ECU won its first five games, only fell 93-87 to No. 21 North Carolina inside the
Dean Smith Center on Dec. 15 and hosted a slew of thrilling games during the
Conference USA slate. One of those was Jan. 12 when the Pirates completed
a 17-point second-half comeback against UCF, ending with a buzzer-beating
three-pointer from senior Corvonn Gaines to win the game in overtime, 88-85.
On senior night, the Pirates clinched a first round bye in the conference tourna-
ment by outlasting Marshall, 86-79, which was a franchise-best ninth Confer-
ence USA win (9-7). Following a disappointing outing against hosting ~Tulsa in
the C-USA Tournament, ECU accepted a bid into the CIT Tournament.
Trailing by double-figures in its first round game against Savannah State at Min-
ges Coliseum, ECU stormed back to take its first lead with less than a minute
to play. ~They survived to win 66-65 for the schools first postseason tourney win.
The Pirates had more in store.
The Pirate Nation took notice and packed Minges Coliseum for the teams next
three games and ECU became the only school in the state of North Carolina to
be playing in April.
ECU completed its magical season in Ogden, Utah at Weber State, who had
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Championship on the line, the Pirates closed the game on a 12-3 run to win
77-74, culminating with junior Akeem Richmonds game-winning three-pointer.
Richmonds shot was reaffirmation that ECU basketball had arrived. They
reached the twenty-win plateau for the first time since 1953 and tied the
school-record for wins, finishing 23-12. Soon to become of member of the
American Athletic Association in 2014 (previously the Big East), the 2012-
2013 season could be looked back on as the one that steered the programs
ship in the right direction.
JOSH GRAHAM/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
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past three seasons. After losing the first three games
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the college ranks and into the Pirates program.
the baseball record stands alone at the top.
During the eight-year tenure of coach Billy Godwin,
the Pirates have amassed a good winning percent-
age and they have experienced the high of highs
for ECUs standards. Even though those moments
are memorable, there has been a drop in productiv-
ity in the last few years or so. It seems that ECUs
heyday may have slowly come to a close. For a \
seven year span, from 1999-2005, ECU was one
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task. At the end of the season, ECU can look back and
realize how much they have grown since opening day.
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sleeved jersey and spandex shorts, the sport has not always had this look. Before
spandex was introduced to the sport, many teams and players were seen in skirts.
With skirts being big, long and an inconvenience, athletes wanted something smaller, yet
comfortable to make many violent moves in.
Since it remains uncertain when exactly volleyball players began to integrate spandex into their
uniforms, we do know Joseph C. Shivers, a DuPont scientist, invented spandex in 1959. The
main benefit of spandex is that the material is a soft, but a durable product at the same time. In
a sport like volleyball, where players have to constantly reach, jump, and dive, during competi-
tion, spandex is ideal, considering the material can stretch up to 600 percent of its original shape.
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and like Derby, could not see her self playing in any other uniform.
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establishing themselves as one of the stronger pro-
grams in the Conference USA. The Pirate men
placed third at the C-USA indoor championships,
while the women were not far behind, placing
fourth amongst all women.
Joseph Samuels won the mens 60-meter hurdles
finals with a time of 7.91. Tynita Butts also placed
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high jump event of the indoor season.
Butts leapt a distance of 1.83 meters, which was
four inches more than second place.
The Pirates broke an abundance of school re-
cords throughout the 2012-2013 indoor campaign.
Weeks before the C-USA championships the team
traveled to the Penn State National and set five
school records in an impressive showing. ~Tynita
Butts, who participated in the womens high jump,
led the team. Butts marked a 1.90-meter jump,
which was an ECU school record, as well as a new
meet, facility, and PSU record.
Senior Stephen Hodapp set the school record in
mens pole vault, when he recorded a 4.90-meter
performance. Tania Minkins turned in a record-
setting effort in the womens 60-meter dash
as she notched a new ECU record of 7.39 sec-
onds. The Pirates posted many accomplishments
during the indoor season and have set themselves
up to have a really successful outdoor season.
"All in all it was a pretty good weekend," Head
Coach Curt Kraft said. "Anytime you leave a con-
ference championship without a trophy there is go-
ing to be some disappointment because the goal al-
ways remains the same and that is to be conference
champions on both the men's and women's sides.
To say that we didn't accomplish any goals would
be a far stretch from the truth. We have four C-USA
Individual champions, set five school records, had
many season bests, and lifetime personal bests."
WILLIAM FARRAR/WRITER
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informed is a must. With an atmosphere of excitement
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country is capable of winning and thats what makes
the whole spectrum of college sports so interesting.
The mindset, organization and focus all contribute
to the play on the field or in the gym.
Unless you experience the energy of being on the
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composure or lack of it will show in the biggest mo-
ments. When people blame coaches for a loss, even
when its unwarranted, it all comes down to if the coach
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moments when he is needed the most.
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what meteorologists called a superstorm.
Since the northern states dont deal with hurricanes
on a yearly basis, they weren't as prepared as south-
ern states were. Sandy caused approximately $71
billion in damages across the eastern United States
and destroyed many homes in the northeast U.S.
My basement was completely wrecked, along with
a lot of belongings,� said Max Braunstein, a fresh-
man music education major. Also, my garage was
ruined, a lot of trees went down, and my pool lining
was completely'destroyed.� Another student, Devon
Sheridan, had family in New Jersey that was im-
pacted. My brothers house was completely flooded
aod he had to live in a hotel for two months,� said
Sheridan, a freshman. Besides many of the national
and state organizations that sent aid and money to
help combat the damages, an ECU Honors College
group decided to fundraise.
The Honors College Colloquium for freshmen stu-
dents involved community service and partnerships
with local organizations,� said Natalie Malpass, a
freshman chemistry major. My group, ~Team Daisy,
saw a major need after all the destruction caused by
Hurricane Sandy. Although it didn't directly affect
ECU, many of our students are from the areas that
were greatly devastated.�
Since the disaster happened close to the holiday sea-
son, the group decided to give out candy canes for
donations around campus, while also placing collec-
tion jars at local businesses. ~The group raised ap-
proximately $250 which they gave to the Pitt County
Red Cross to send to the appropriate locations.
Many honors groups choose to help locally for their
volunteer project, but this group knew that this fund-
raiser was needed. We decided that it was a current
issue that needed attention,� said Amy Dorszynski, a
freshman chemistry major. There weré-lots of op-
tions for volunteering and we wanted to do some-
thing different that addressed a pressing problem.�
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Chaos: Debris washed ashore after hurricane Sandy
hit the Coney Island section of Brooklyn on October
30,2012.
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ee world stunned, Pope Benedict XVI resigns.
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a pacy, Benedict claims his reasons for leaving were not
because of rumored scandal, but rather old age. Al- 1
eo though he is believed to be in good health, he definitely
" has the right to resign and live out the rest of his life
z peacefully. The pope did however emphasize that he
is still committed to the church and he would continue
his prayers and scripture readings.
This was the first ttme a pope had resigned in nearly
= 600 years. Past popes have usually served the Church
until their deaths. Pope Benedicts sudden announce-
ment left cardinals in a scramble to quickly find anoth-
er pope. ~This is a tedious and complicated process that
lasts two days and requires votes from 115 cardinals
that are under eighty years old and eligible to cast their
vote. A puff of white smoke released from the Sistine
Chapel signaled to the crowed the selection of the new
pope.
Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglo, who will be called
Pope Francis, is the first non-European pope. Archbishop
Bergoglio comes from Buenos Aires, Argentina where he
has been known for speaking up for the poor and was
born to Italian immigrants. Many countries are excited
about the change, especially the Hispanic population who
are predominantly Catholic. With the new change and
excitement come challenges that the church has been
battling with such as a shortage of priests, sexual abuse,
and other issues that have lowered the churchs authority
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gradually through the years.
Bergoglio seems eager and willing to accept this chal-
lenge as he is expected to begin his new position m a
few days. Catholics are hopeful that he is a step in the
right direction toward restoring the Vaticans moral.
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Year in Review: The second
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Sandy Hook Elementary. ~Twenty children and
six adults were fatally wounded, as well as Lanza taking
the life of his mother, Nancy before going to the school.
The school did have some security which was recently
updated where visitors had to sign in and the door of the
Sandy Hook was locked at 9:30 am.
Lanza first killed his mother Nancy at their home that
was about five minutes away from the school. Lanza
then drove to the school where he shot through the
locks and obtained entrance into the school and began
his killing spree.
His first victims were the school principal and psy-
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chologist that were holding a faculty meeting. There
a ~ were many faculty members who tried to protect their
c + students such as Anne Marie Murphy, special needs
«@ ~ teachers aide who shielded six year old, Dylan Hockley
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been called, forces showed up ready to evacuate stu-
dents and faculty. Before police were able to put Adam
Lanza under arrest, he went into one of the classrooms
and committed suicide. He left no letters indicating his
plans to commit this mass shooting or his motives.
This is the second biggest school shooting in U.S. histo-
ry and has begun a big debate over gun control. There
are a large number of people fighting to tighten reigns,
while there are many who are also opposing the bill.
Although this pressing issue is ongoing, its evident that
something drastic must be done.
CHRISTINA BODDIE/WRITER
GINA JACOBS / Shutterstock.com/PHOTO
Remembrance: School shooting memorials created
after the December 14, 2012 massacre at Sandy
Hook Elementary School in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.
SENIORS
Year in Review:
Summer 2012
Olympic Games
here is no greater demonstration of athletic
skill on a global level than at the Olympics.
Athletes from around the world, all from dif-
ferent walks of life and all with incredible talent came
together in London during the late weeks of summer
2012 to compete for the highest of all honors in the
sports world: an Olympic gold medal. In all, more than
200 nations participated in the games and athletes
competed in 26 different sports.
The United States swept the medal boards during the
games, with 104 total Olympic medals"46 of which
were gold. As expected, swimming was the most suc-
cessful sport for American athletes, with thirty-one
medals earned. Swimming is one of my favorite
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sports to watch,� said freshman Dani Klavik. Its re-
ally intense plus the guys arent bad to look at either.�
~Track events as well as Mens basketball were also suc-
cesses for the United States team.
Aesthetics aside, the Olympics marks one of the few times
that the nations of the world come together and put aside
conflicts for the sake of friendly competition. The energy
and patriotism sparked in the United States by the games
is one of the most exciting parts of the Olympics. Millions
tune in to cheer on their favorite athletes, whether its on
the basketball court, on the track, or in the pools. Theres
nothing I love more than watching the events with my
friends and family. We get so into it! In races where the fin-
ish is really close, we're all holding our breath and hoping
the American athletes win,� said sophomore hospitality
management major Annalee Berry.
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Cheerio: Summer evening at Leicester Square prior
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ercoaster ride unlike any other. It was
first established in 1923 as the Tecoan.
The name was later changed to The Buccaneer
in 1953, Publication of the book stopped in the
late 70s and only resumed a few years ago. The
Buccaneer managed to survive the constant
change and evolution of our school into the pres-
ent East Carolina University. The book endured
all the change only to flourish and evolve into the
book you have in front of you today.
The Staff has played a vital role and without
them, this book would not survive and grow.
Their dedication to The Buccaneer has proven
invaluable and I am so thankful to have had such
a hardworking staff.
Terrence Dove has been the biggest supporter of
this book. Without him and his patience, | would
never have figured out how to get this years book
finished. He has always been available to answer
any questions. He would do anything to see this
book succeed and he has given so much or his time
an attention to get the book where it is today.
Ultimately, The Buccaneer would not be where
it is today without the support of Dr. Virginia
Hardy, Chris Stansbury, John Harvey, Yvonne
Moye and a plethora of other people behind the
scenes that do so much work to keep The Bucca-
neer moving forward. You all have so much faith
in the student body. Without your support,
the yearbook would never succeed as much
as it already has.
I would like to give a special thanks to Cliff
Hollis, Jay Clark, and Nick Faulkner and Ath-
letics Media Relations. You all managed to
make this book a success! Without your help,
we would not have been able to create such
a complete yearbook. I cannot thank you
enough for your valued help.
I would like to thank anyone else who helped
complete The Buccaneer this year. This is a
joint effort and I hope everyone is proud of
the outcome. I hope every student finds a
little piece of his or her college year in this
book. This is a book made by the students
for the students. It is all about us!
Without this book we wont be able to see
were the journey of life has taken us. Years
from now, we will open this book and real-
ize the beautiful, fun years of college. We will
see how our lives have evolved into the lives
we will have years from now and be thankful
we have the memories of today preserved for
tomorrow. We will grow and evolve through
our experiences at East Carolina University,
and The Buccaneer will hold on to the most
valuable moments of our young lives.
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S seniors of 2013, go out onto the field
embarking on the next stage of life,
we take the time to reflect back on
the evolutional journey of how it all began.
Once we leave the comfort of home and reach
the campus of East Carolina, students begin
their first phase as utterly confused freshman
slowly finding themselves; making mistakes
along the way. From the ~superstitious cupo-
la and the first consumption of a Sup dogs
burger, Greenville North Carolina is steadily
evolving. From its humble beginnings as a
teachers college in the 1960s, East Carolina
has transformed into a highly accomplished
university with a Brody school of Medicine
and then the recent addition of the Dental
school. Pirate Nation is filled with tremen-
dous energy towards sports, academics, and
student life in which we thrive as one large
unit. Throughout ones four years you start
to realize your goals will constantly change. "
Some of us start off aspiring to become doc- .
tors and end up as a world renowned artist,
musician or humanitarian. What is the point
of it all, to make lots of money in search of |
the American dream? No, its more fulfilling
to be happy while making a small impact on
those around you. East Carolina University
believes that tomorrow starts here and as we
now trail blaze into the real world, we simply
succeed because of four years that shape and
mold us. Good luck does not guarantee great
achievement but rather sheer will and talent.
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This year, incoming ECU freshmen are required to
live on campus for their first two semesters
sually, freshmen decide to live on campus their first year. This year, they
didnt have a choice. Campus Living required all freshmen (or those who
were under 30 hours) to live on-campus in a residence hall for at least two
semesters. The universitys definition of freshmen is students who have completed
fewer than 30 hours of college credit " excluding AP. dual enrollment, or early col-
lege hours.� However, if a newly-enrolled student is over 21 years old, a U.S. Armed
Forces veteran, married, has dependent children or lives with their parents less than
35 miles away, they are not required to live in university housing.
Student opinion is varied on the subject of on-campus living. Its a great way to
meet tons of people and make new friends!� said Yash Patel, freshman biology
major. Students such as Sarah Lisson, freshman nutrition science major, and
Shayna Meyers, freshman exercise physiology major, said that they liked the
convenience of being close to classes and all of the on-campus resources, such
as the print labs and Hendrix ~Theater.
Other students arent so happy with the residence halls. I hated not having the
option to live off campus,� said David Thomas, freshman business major. Some
students are disappointed with the dorm that they were placed in. It would
be nice to have a kitchen,� said Alex Hoagey, freshman business finance major,
about his residence hall, Garrett. Students like Jordan Oaks Colston, a freshman
studio art major, are on the fence. I think its an experience everyone should
have for the first year. It familiarizes you with campus and college life, but its
definitely not something I want to do for another year. You get to meet so many
people and be so close to the resources you need, but being comfortable and
independent your second year is also important,� said Oaks Colston.
Although some students say that living on campus is a necessity for at least one
year, other students disagree. T get to live at home where I can study in silence.
I dont have to share a shower or bathroom. I can sleep without anyone coming
in at random hours waking me up, and it is way cheaper!� said Kelsey Kelly,
sophomore biology major.
Resident advisors say that freshmen and upperclassmen residents are distinctly
different. Upperclassmen dont really want to get involved in hall communities.
Freshmen want to get to know people,� said Kacie Lilly, a junior nutrition major
and R.A. on campus. Freshmen attend many of their residence halls programs
to meet people and be involved in campus life.
This year, there was a 23 percent increase of freshmen living on campus, but
the amount of on-campus residents only increased by seven percent. Residence
halls had to prepare for the possibility that the amount of students would exceed
the amount of empty rooms. Garrett Residence Hall prepared by putting two
bunk beds and two dressers for four students in the second floor study room, and
six bunk beds in the first floor study room.
This policy was created from ECUs desire to improve student retention and
student GPAs. Based on several studies done by colleges all over the country, stu-
dents grades are significantly higher, and they are more likely to return to school
the next year if they live on campus their freshmen year. However, it is still too
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August 20" you were probably headed
to Dowdy-Ficklen stadium. From 6~9
p.m., students flocked to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
for some genuine pirate fun to start the school year
off right. SAB, SGA, and Dowdy Student Store
hosted their 12 annual Pirate Palooza. Every year
this event gets bigger and better and becomes more
of a hit, but this year was the best year thus far. I
liked this year better than last years, because the
event was actually on the football field, there was
more to do, and no echo from the stadium walls,�
said Gigi Leonard, sophomore nursing major.
There was more of a wide range of activities this
year. Students had more space to enjoy pirate Paloo-
za festivities because this year, it took place at Dowdy
Ficklen Stadium on the football field. The activities
are what made people come back, but the expansion
is what will make them attend next year.
The entertainment offered this year really drew a ton
of people to Pirate Palooza. Each year there is a ka-
raoke concert and the competitive talents make the
students beg for more. I actually got to see the girls
volleyball team perform this year, and it was rather
entertaining,� said Gigi Leonard a sophomore nurs-
ing major. With the expansion, the concert had better
acoustics, and the audience had more room to more
around and to actually enjoy it.
This is an event that students look forward to every year. This
year the students havent stopped talking aboutit. * ~My room-
mate and I went last year and this year, and we plan to go next
year. We have so much fun and it gives us something to calm
our nerves before classes start,� said Samantha Aldridge, a
sophomore social work major There is no better way to rally
up the end of summer and the start of another school year
than the pure fun of Pirate Palooza!
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360 and Tyler Residence Hall
ut with the old and in with the new. ECU is
revamping their living and working spaces
to express a more contemporary style,
making it easier for students to feel at home while they
are away. Several of ECUs residence halls were built
in the early twentieth century: Jarvis Hall was built in
1909, Fleming Hall was built in 1923, and Cotten Hall
was built in 1926. Thats why this year ECU decided
that it was time to give the campus a contemporary
update by renovating two locations: Destination 360
and ~Tyler Residence Hall.
Destination 360 has come a long way over the past
two decades. The space started out as a dining hall
called Mendenhall Student Center Dining Hall
in 1987, and it remained simply a dining hall un-
til 2004. In 2004, West End Dining Hall was built,
and the old dining hall was renamed Destination
360 because it was expected to be a favorite student
destination to eat. It was also a complete 360 de-
gree difference from what it was before. Hence, the
name Destination 360 was born.
At first, Destination 360 only housed a grill, pizza,
and salad bar. In 2006, ECU ditched the salad bar
set-up and added Bleecker Street Café. The addi-
tion of Chik-fil-a followed shortly after in 2009, and
later on, Pirate Grill and AFC Sushi were included
in the new eating space. Even though Destination
360 had included a handful of retail dining options
since it was renamed, its layout and look still hadnt
changed since its dining hall days.
This past summer, ECU decided that it was time to
give Destination 360 a more modern design and more
suitable layout. When the summertime work was
finished, the new and improved Destination 360
was reopened for the Fall 2012 semester. With flat
screen televisions mounted on the walls, a new set of
double doors, and an automatic soda machine, Des-
tination 360 is now the ultimate student-dining place.
Students stop by for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in
between classes to sit at the modern wooden tables
and pirate purple booths and socialize. The stone
and purple paint combination on the walls gives the
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dining area a relaxed, cool vibe, as well as the new
hardwood floors and carpeted seating area. The
new seating arrangement allows more students to
sit down and enjoy Destination 360, and the ad-
dition of a Pirate Meal at Bleecker Street Café
has brought flocks of students over at mealtime.
We feel the new look with the new entrance bet-
ter fits what our customers today are looking for,�
said Joyce Sealey, Director of Dining Services.
The overwhelming numbers of students who
now eat there agree that the updated look is what
Destination 360 needed. I really like the changes
at Destination 360,� said Brittany Coleman, a fresh-
man Management Information Systems major. The
decorations and atmosphere make it seem like a mini
restaurant instead of just another place to eat. The pi-
rate meals are great and give us more for our money.�
ECU still has more in store for the campuss most popu
lar dining place. The next big addition will be Panda
Express, which will go in this summer for a Fall 2013
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than the addition of
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2012, the building
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The renovation of both Tyler Residence Hall
and Destination 360 has improved the look and
atmosphere of the campus as well as the quality
of campus life. With old campus buildings being
renovated to exude a more modern style, ECU
students can now enjoy the fresh look and feel of
their updated home-away-from-home.
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reshman year can possibly be one
of the most challenging years of a
students college career. The top five
issues students face is homesickness, time
management, forming friendships, inde-
pendence and let us not forget, roommates.
Most students have never had to share a
room prior to coming to college. Everyone
has had at least one roommate from the fiery
pits, if not then they are considered lucky.
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an Cohen, bestselling author, came to
sais to discuss all the problems students
" face in college. His lecture was defi-
bated non-traditional as he became active
Biles: audience. The quirky journalist
Provided a comedic outlook in relating his
own college life in his books. His witty ban-
~ie Again comocagi energetic and ready to
; re unique tips. Cohen states, life
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S�,� was colorful, his message is clear.
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dents from adolescence to young adults. He
left students thinking about positive ways to
handle awkward situations with roommates
from the male and female prospective. Most
students think they will become best friends
with their roommates. However, this is not al-
ways the case. Cohen stressed the importance
of confronting the situation in the correct man-
ner. When there is a comfortable environment
to discuss issues, roommates create an ideal
living situation without fear of upsetting each
other. A major issue students brought up dur-
ing the lecture was sanitation. Before college,
people would be amazed by how many stu-
dents actually dont know how to use a wash-
ing machine before moving into resident halls.
This is just one example of something that can
become a problem if not handled in the begin-
ning. Cohen also touched on other issues such
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2 classes to making major decisions, and from finding new friends to taking
care of oneself, college freshmen are bombarded with a slew of lifestyle
changes. One of the most unsettling aspects of coming to college is being away from
home, family, and familiarity, and oftentimes, keeping homesickness at bay.
Some students are lucky enough to live relatively close to ECUs campus. Allison
Yeager, a freshman Speech Pathology major, balances her weeks of stress and fun at
ECU by spending relaxing weekends with her boyfriend and family in Wendell, NC.
T live an hour from campus, so I have the opportunity to go home and see my family
whenever I want to,� said Allison.
However, going home on the weekends in not an option for some freshmen. Erin
Traister, a freshman Nursing major, is nearly six hours from her home in Fletcher,
NC. Leaving her twin sister for the first time and devoting herself to rigorous science
classes has been a challenge, but Erin is able to manage her homesickness by staying
involved on campus. Im in the marching band and pep band and various campus
ministries. It really helps to stay busy,� said Erin.
Travis Zira, a freshmen majoring in History Education, says that his new friends at ECU
have kept him from feeling really homesick. I miss my family and my girlfriend, but
being around so many new and different people who are also in my position has really
opened my eyes to how amazing college can be,� said Travis. All of the people I have
met at ECU have been incredible and fun-loving, and meeting all of these new people
has helped me grow into myself and made me stronger and more independent.� Al-
though being in college has definitely been tough at times, his new pirate family keeps him
optimistic. I just talk to the people I miss, surround myself with friends here and really
focus on growing into myself and enjoying my time at ECU,� said ~Travis.
Even though beginning college is a difficult transition, its a time for students to become
independent, work toward their dreams, and make lasting memories. Undoubtedly,
ECU's freshmen have all found a home away from home in the Pirate Nation.
ERIKA DIETRICK/WRITER
KRISTEN MARTIN/PHOTO
Home Girl: Erin Traister gets cozy in her dorm room .
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Students battle
it out at the 25%
Annual King &
Queen of the
Halls Event
Y, © you remember partcipating in Field Day
2 when you were in elementary school? If so,
: King and Queen of the Halls probably felt
like a flashback or and evolved form of past field days.
The 25" annual King and Queen of the Halls event
not only served as a day when students could Just let
loose and have fun, it also gave them the chance to
bond with their neighbors. Mariah Hawkins, a Jarvis
Hall freshman, said her favorite part was, getting
closer to my friends in my hall and meeting residents
in other halls.� Some of the games students could
partcipate in were the slip and slide, canoe, pull, sack
race, and flag grab. Although several students, like
Jones Hall residents Rebecca Culhane, Elise Pettus
and Madison Weaver, favored the slip and slide over
everything else, there were several games that were
equally popular. Lindsey Smith, a Garrett Hall fresh-
man said, I really enjoyed pulling the canoe honestly.
It was really hard, but fun.�
Winning a lot of games didnt guarantee thabyout
hall would wear the crown. The organizers used
three part formula consisting of: amount of wins,
percentage of people that participated, and how
much spirit by arriving in matching outfits and
painted faces, other halls took spirit to the next
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level. Tyler Hall stormed the fiéld with brooms
and vacuum cleaners and Aycock\Hall had a limo
escort down College Hill.
The entire event felt like an impromptu party, and
after a long afternoon of music, games, and tug of
war, the moment everyone had been waiting for
finaly arrived. The ladies of Cotton, Fleming, and
Harvis Halls and the men of Aycock Hall won the
coveted titles of King and Queen of the Halls for
the 2012 " 2013 year. Nearly everyone was a winner
however, because the tokens that were given out for
winning games could be traded in for a free T-shirt.
KRISTEN MARTIN/WRITER
RYAN HARPER/PHOTO
Make Way, Bottom right: Jenna Colon leads the way
to the festivities; top left, Kamesha/ hompsen hits the
Slip n Slide; top right, Jacki Lockard, Ashley Parker and
Jennifer Finch help pull their team to victo y; Derek
Kind gets into limbo; middle, students of Jones Hall
marching for the king; left to,right, Cat Monte omery
gets ready to race; Nick Jameri kneels before Pirate
King Steward Jamenson; Harris Sheperd poses mid air;
Amelia Saul afd Todd Richardson battle it out; Janelle
Santiago pulls Mari@Elder in Ganoe relay.
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Hear (or read) All About It
Student Media promotes the life of ECU through various forms of publication
0 stay up-to-date on whats happening on campus, one of the easiest
things is to pick up a copy of The East Carolinian. A new issue is available
every ~Tuesday and Thursday at most places on campus.
The East Carolinian operates with the same procedures as city newspapers and
employs editors, writers, and photographers. Like other student media outlets
p)
its a learning lab experience that teaches students many lessons.
Tve learned how to feel comfortable walking up to strangers and asking if I can
take their picture for the paper and how to set my camera to the optimal settings
for the condition,� said Meredith Baker, a junior art major and photographer for
TEC. Working for TEC has helped me gain a ton of experience I would never
have had without this job.�
The East Carolinian has four different sections to offer readers: news, sports,
opinion, and lifestyles. One of the most read sections of every newspaper is the
Pirate Rants. I love getting to read the Pirate Rants,� said Michael Prunka, a
Junior communication and economics double major.
KRISTEN MARTIN/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
Hot off the press, bottom right: The East Carolinian news room.
he only student media outlet that is available instantaneously is ECUs
College Music station, WZMB. With eleven different on air personalities,
there is something for everyone.
T think working for campus media is like having an internship, particularly
WZMB, because you get to meet so many underground artists,� said Persida
Montanez, a senior broadcast journalism major. If you enjoy music and you
enjoy broadcasting, its perfect for you.�
Putting together a radio show of music and different sessions gives the stu-
dents of WZMB the opportunity to work with live media, which is com-
pletely different from print media.
T think its the best job on campus,� said Jared Roach, a senior communication
student and production manager. Its harder than it looks though.�
MEREDITH BAKER/PHOTO
The Crew: WZMB staff members Josh Graham, Michael Crenshaw, Persida Monatanez-
Ramos, Jared Roach and Trent Brinkley celebrate the revealing of hte new WZMB logo.
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working on and all of the great work featured.�
xpressions Magazine strives to deliver the thoughts of minority groups on campus through
a themed publication every semester My staff is truly the heart and soul of this publica-
ion.� said Micah Lockhart, the general manager of expressions Magazine.
The themes for this year have been Hidden in Plain Sight� and No Exit.�
Through these themes, expressions has tried to not only highlight the minority
population and diversity on East Carolinas campus, but to broaden readers un-
derstanding of minorities,� according to ex ression Magazines webpage.
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vorking with expressions, Lockhart has learned many different skills. I have
» he said. I have learned
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learned that mistakes are a vital piece in the overall process,
how to manage time and divide personal and professional relationships and how to
deliver bad news to good friends.�
For Lockhart, the staff is the most important part of the creation of Expressions
Magazine. They come in when they dont have to and they work twice as hard, not
because I ask them to, but because they want to better expressions Magazine as a
whole,� he said. They do it because they love it. The difference is that all of that
extra time and effort is not a part of their job. It is an embodiment of their passion.�
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strange sculptu ¥: you can find many interesting things in the Rebel office including a
re and several old copies of the publication.
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
Express yourself, top:The Expressions Office.
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Changing the
face Of the
Pirate nation
rganized, optimistic, and dedicated.
These are just a few of the many posi-
tive adjectives that could be used to de-
aos Sarah Moran. A junior Business Marketing
is Management major, Sarah defies the law of
; sleep, study, socialize: choose two.� With her heavy
eas in student organizations and her abil-
y to balance a chaotic schedule, Sarah Moran is a
chan eTincuiue: .
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Over the a
© Course of her years at ECU, Sarah has
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Sarah is not one to simply hold a leadership posi-
tion"she uses it to create change in her community.
One notable way in which she has brought the ECU
community together is through her implementation of
Siblings Weekend. This family-oriented event has be-
come ECUs newest tradition and is expected to grow
tremendously in upcoming years.
As if leading her peers to create a better campus
wasnt enough, Sarah also works as a marketing
intern with Aramark, maintains an impressive 3.21
toa confident, levelheaded student leader. I used @ GE CU has taught me more
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duties " in the usual presidential
Speakers. S- a meetings and organizing guest
i. arah is woseuie to make her peers more
able for their actions. Once we as students
2�,� working world adults, we will be responsible
for th ;
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Ings that we commit to, sign up for, and
Want to hel pe � :
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commitm
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and sense of responsibility can also be
seen in her oe
"~ membership in the leadership sorority
Micron Delta K
appa, as well as the National Resi-
dence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
than just the greatest fight
song in college history. It
has taught me who | am as
Among everything that she has accomplished, Sarah be-
lieves that her greatest achievement as an ECU student is
finding a unique way to express her pirate pride. ECU
has taught me more than just the greatest fight song in col-
lege history. It has taught me who Tam as a person, leader
and friend,� said Sarah. Sarah has been an undeniable
reason for the changes at ECU, and in return, ECU has
taught her many skills she exudes today,
Sarahs involvement on campus has allowed her to
make mistakes, as well as, achieve in ways that will
prepare her for the real world. A great advisor re-
peatedly told me that college is a learning lab,� said
Sarah. I agree in that as students that is why we are
here: experiment, try, fail, learn from mistakes, and
apply them for the future.�
After graduating from ECU, Sarah aspires to work
a person, leader and friend. Mor a major corporation in the Marketing Depart-
G.PA., and finds time to hang out with her friends and
family. Although most students struggle to find a bal-
ance between academics, work, and a social life, Sarah
succeeds in staying on top of everything by keeping a
detailed planner. She also advises against making too
many commitments. I think it 1s important to never
spread too thin by being involved in a lot of things,
but rather be concentrated on two or three things that
really mean a lot to me. I try to keep my organizations
and involvements counted on one hand,� said Sarah.
ment as a marketing head or for a marketing firm
doing individual client-based work. No matter
where Sarah Moran ends up in life, her footprint will
be left on the heart of Pirate Nation forever.
ERIKA DIETRICK/WRITER
AMANDA MUTIO/PHOTO
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The ECU Marching Pirates know how to have a good time
hether its from attending football games
or taking a stroll by College Hill, you ve
heard their call! The East Carolina March-
ing Pirates prove that marching band is more than just
a bunch of kids who play instruments Marching band
has taught me how to work as team and talk to people
that I normally wouldnt talk to, and it has given me last-
ing friendships that I can carry with me through life,�
said James Wilkerson, a senior criminal justice major.
For many years, the Marching Pirates have made a
tradition that the Pirate community has come to know.
There are lots of changes this year, we, like always, are
sticking to tradition, but this year we have a lot more
time to focus on our studies,� said Jackie Locklard, a
senior, elementary education major. The biggest change
this year is the band is no longer doing ~Call to Port.
Why is Call to Port a big deal? It is a huge impact on the
students and ECU, because it has been a long time ritual
that got the Football fans, and the whole Pirate Nation
rallied up before a Football game. While dedicated fans
would sit in the cold weather to watch a football game,
they would rely on the band to get to get there blood
pumping and ready for the game.
Call to Port was a fairly new tradition that started
at the first home game in 2009. It was a concert
that took place ninety minutes before kickoff. It was
a half hour performance that took place right out-
side of Minges Coliseum. Pirate fans could get an
up close experience as the band played a few classic
hits, to get the crowd going. ~They would even share
the stage with bands from rival schools. Its main pur-
pose was to get the crowd pumped and excited. It
featured the ECU Marching Pirates at their most en-
tertaining and musical best,� stated ecu.edu.
Even though ECU doesnt partake in this tradition
anymore it is still a fan favorite, and something Pi-
rates fans still talk about.
STEVEN SMITH/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
Dancing in the Streets: The marching band
has a good time at the homecoming parade;
sophomore Matt Scarborough gets down.
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Real talk with the Student Government Association
he Student Government Association, or SGA, has been a big part of ECU since 1920. Ever since
its establishment, it has strived to help the students of ECU. It is run like any other democracy.
As Abraham Lincoln once stated in the Gettysburg Address Government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth,� and that is a motto SGA takes seriously when govern-
ing the student body at ECU We tend to look at Lincolns point of view, because SGA is a governed for and
by the people,� stated SGA Chief of Staff, DeJuan Lucas. SGA is made of different positions, the same you
would find in our own government, a President and Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Chief of Staff, as
well as other legislative positions.
This year SGA has strived to be abdicators for the student body, and listen to what the people had to Say.
Since joining SGA I have learned to sit back, listen to all aspects of different voices, and make a decision,�
said SGA Vice President, Matthew Paske.
SGA is for the rights of the student body, and focus to enforce their needs, and allow them to have a better
college experience. They provide students with a quiet place to study for finals, and food for those who are
studying for several hours. They have fought to decrease tuition, and give students the experience they look
for in college. They also give out free scantrons to all students, as well as scholarships.
This year SGA has improved by developing a mission, and purpose for the students, as well as values to
achieve. SGA is more enhanced now than in previous years, its put on a forefront. Our values to achieve
our goals are of teamwork, accountability, compassion, and authenticity,� said SGA Treasurer, Eric Greene.
SGA works with several different organizations around campus to try to enhance the student body. These
organizations are the senate of SGA; they listen to the people and process their needs to the Executive Board.
SGAss President this year, Justin Davis, has been in SGA for three years, and has fought to make SGA what
it is today, and to keep the students first. Before I took role as president, SGA needed some work, when I
became president I worked hard to make a mission, purpose, and values, and to make SGA mean something
to the student body,� stated Davis. Now SGA is a place students can go to feel welcome, to be heard, and to
just have a friend. SGA is here to make the student have an easier, and better college experience, and to help
them to prosper in the future.
STEVEN SMITH/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
The line up, left to right: Eric Green (treasurer), Kaitlyn Dutten (secretary), DaJuan Lucas (Chief of Staff), Ira Rushing
(vice president) and Matt Paske (president), represent ECU's student body as a part of SGA.
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you have been directly impacted by the incredibly
driven force that is the Residence Hall Association (RHA).
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professionalism and_ friendliness during
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us, they encourage Hall Governments and
their residents to attend on-campus events such as
the Polar Bear Plunge and the Pirate 500.
Jamitress Bowden, a junior Communications Major
with a concentration in Journalism, serves as RHAs
Marketing Manager and is a huge proponent of
RHA-sponsored activities. My favorite part of being
involved in RHA is coming up with ideas for students
to become more comfortable with themselves and to
provide leadership opportunities,� said Jamitress. We
do a lot of programming for students that are living on
campus. Our motto is Turning I [alls into Homes.�
RHA sponsors Wellness Passport Events such as Sex
Rules and Creative Dating, as well as inspiring lectures
given by leaders around the country. One of the most
memorable of these lectures is The Pirate Who Be-
came a Saint,� the inspiring story of ECU Alumna
Becky Vinson that reminds many of the award-win-
ning movie The Blind Side. In addition, RHA attends
five conferences throughout the year"Fall Summit,
SAACURH, NCARH, No Frills, and NACURH.
This years RHA Executive Board includes President
Kaylee Wheeler, Vice President John Cruz, Business
Manager Sarah Vogan, Marketing Manager Jamitress
Bowden, Parliamentarian Christian Lugo, and Nation-
al Communications Coordinator Hannah Moehrke.
ERIKA DIETRICK/WRITER
MEREDITH BAKER/PHOTO
pe Shot: RHA meets to discuss upcoming events and
vote for new government within the organization.
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eautiful weather? Check. ~Tons of events for stu-
dents to do? Check. Loads of food? Check! All
of this can only add up to one thing, which is one
very fun day in the sun at the beach festival. The beach
festival is put on at the North Recreational Complex a
few weeks into the new school year. This is a way not only
for students to have a great time and meet new people,
but also for them to come and check out all of the things
the complex has to offer. I came to the North Recre-
ational Beach Fest to check it out because I didnt know
what it was, but I would come back again,� said Mary
Allen, first year Phd student.
This year Beach Fest was held on September 11th. The
students that came out were able to enjoy a 51,000 square
foot beach that overlooked a beautiful lake. There was also
a 2,000 square foot bathhouse where food and drinks were
provided for the students and staff.
There are so many events for students to enjoy on this per-
fect day. Some of the events held were horseshoes, golf,
lacrosse, paintball, a surf simulator, baseball, biking, corn
hole, and fitness at the beach. Once students registered they
would get an event card and after each event that they went
to they would get a hole punched in the card. Once they had
enough hole punches they could get a prize and the more
events that they participated in the more prizes they were
able to take home with them.
A big attraction of the beach festival was the lake. It had three
fountains of spewing out water to make kayaking even more
fun for those brave enough to endure the cold spray from the
fountains. My favorite event so far 1s kayaking because its dif-
ferent and you can race,� said Charlie Williams, senior. Not
only could students kayak but they could also canoe as well
as paddle boating. As soon as a lot of students got there, they
strapped on a life jacket and headed to a boat of their choice.
Everyone that came out to the Beach Festival had a blast
and would definitely attend again. Its a great way to kick
off the new school year!
AMANDA MALONE/WRITER
RYAN HARPER/PHOTO
Fun in the Sun, Clockwise from left: Kristen Mills rides the waves;
above, Jenna Alva shoots down a giant inflatable slide; pirates
enjoy a game of cornhole in the sand.
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A Comedy
Legend
ECU wecomes
Bill Cosby
right Auditorium shook with laughter on
the night of September 20, 2012 when Bill
Cosby performed his 90-minute comedy
routine. Before Cosby even spoke, the audience was
standing on its feet and applauding him.
Cosbys routine was full of facial gestures and jokes
about marriage and many other topics. I think Bill
Cosbys routine was the funniest standup I've ever seen.
jokes themselves,� said Andrew Wood, a junior major-
ing in Biology. Cosby kept his audience laughing and
mteracting with him throughout the comedy session.
Although the audience was primarily Greenville
community members, several students purchased
tickets to see Cosby. I could not pass up the chance
to listen to a comedic legend. I grew up watching
The Cosby Show and Kids Say the Darndest Things.
~To be able to watch a routine from him live is a once
in a lifetime opportunity!� said Rebecca Hansen, a
Communications-Public Relations sophomore.
Cosby has had a huge impact on many of his fans
and has inspired them. He is a true inspiration for
what a great person should act like and how a hus-
band and father should be there for his family. His
performance continued to reflect his character and
made me an even bigger Bill Cosby fan!� said Mer-
edith Haney, a sophomore majoring in Family and
Community Services.
This event was the first in the 51st season of the S. Ru-
dolph Alexander Performing Arts Series (SRAPAS).
which is open to the entire Greenville area.
KRISTEN MARTIN/WRITER
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Michelle Obama & Paul Ryan bring
the campaign trail to campus
n September 19, 2012, on the heels of Re-
publican Vice-Presidential candidate Paul
Ryans visit to ECU, people from all over
Eastern North Carolina lined the sidewalks outside of
Minges Coliseum for one purpose " to see the First
Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama.
Over the past four years of Obamas presidency, Mi-
chelle has been in the nations spotlight almost as much
as her husband. Her work towards national nutrition
and health has been instrumental to the country; she
redefined the food pyramid and has worked closely
with childrens fitness programs such as her Lets
Move� initiative to enhance health in schools.
In her speech at Minges, Michelle urged people to
vote, and informed students about what they can ex-
pect from Barack Obama if he is re-elected for a sec-
ond term. She discussed the struggles her husband
went through in his life, how he had to work hard to
get where he is today and the Universal Health Care
Plan, stressing its importance to the people of the na-
tion. Michelle also mentioned how Obama strives to
give every person an equal opportunity to go to college,
and wants to help pay for those who cant afford it. She
talked about his goals of moving the nation forward
by working to get us out of the recession and Open up
millions more jobs in America.
STEVEN SMITH/WRITER
ople crowded around the Student Recreation
Center in the early September heat to catch a
glimpse of the Republican vice-presidential can-
didate Paul Ryan. Students and Greenville citizens held
up painted Romney/Ryan signs and waved American
flags as they chanted Purple, Gold� and Romney,
Ryan� while waiting for Ryan to take the stage.
Ryan instantly won the crowds hearts by mentioning the
then upcoming football game against the USC. Gamecocks
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n spending are too high, government regulations
ae wea burdensome, and jobs are too scarce. In his
the Republican Party wants to correct these
o ec:s kind of country do we want to have,
Bhat kind of people do we want to be ~ thats whats
on the ballot,� said Ryan.
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4 es Ryan pointed out that Romney has extensive
a experience and has helped save failing busi-
nesses in the past, so he can help decrease Americas
~nemployment rate and create more jobs. Very few
umes have I seen a man and a moment fit so perfectly,�
said Ryan on Rommneys candidacy.
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Students and Greenville citizens held up painted
Romney/Ryan signs and waved American flags as
they chanted ~Purple, Gold and ~Romney, Ryan...�
For some students, this rally was the first time they
were able to witness a political candidate speak-
ing live. I had only seen it on TV, but seeing it
in person was interesting,� said Robert Kobet,
sophomore Chemistry major.
ECU Police, Greenville Police, the Pitt County Sher-
iffs office and Pitt Community College handled se-
curity for the event, and Secret Service agents over-
saw all of the arrangements. About 2,000 people
attended Ryans speech inside of the SRC (after
entering the building through TSA-like security),
while another 700 people sat in Hendrix Theater
and watched a live stream of the event. At least 500
people stood outside of the SRC for the duration of
the rally because the building was filled to capacity.
T was a little bummed out by the small space,�
said Ajay Purswani, a senior information com-
puter technology major.
Although the doors opened at approximately 11 a.m.,
people were linmg up outside of the SRC as early as
7 am. At one point, the line to get inside wrapped
around the building into the Mendenhall parking lot
and down the sidewalk all the way to McDonalds.
The rally opened with a prayer and then Justin
Davis, Student Government Association President,
gave a speech about getting informed, involved and
taking an active role in politics. Other speakers at
the rally included the Kinston Mayor and ECU
Alumnus B,J. Murphy, Insurance Commissioner
candidate Mike Causey, and the Republican candi-
date for N.C. Governor Pat McCrory.
KRISTEN MARTIN/WRITER
MEREDITH BAKER & CAITLIN CHARTIER/PHOTOS
STUDENT LIFE
Students share their
post-election feelings
after being able to
vote for the first time.
fter almost two years of campaigning, and a combined $2 billion dollars
spent by the Republican and Democratic parties, Election 2012 came to a
head on November 6th. As the tallied votes began to roll in, media stations
across the nation started calling the results for each state. Kentucky went to Rom-
ney; Vermont to Obama. Half an hour later, Romney was victorious in southern
states like Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi. President Obama cleaned up in the
northeastern states of Delaware, Maine, and Rhode Island, as well as his home state
of Illinois. It would be almost midnight before Barack Obama was declared the win-
ner, but for many students, who were also first time voters, watching the results was
almost as exciting as hoping their candidate would succeed.
Tt was really nerve wracking to sit around and wait for news that was really important to
you, and I was watching with my friends at an election night party so it made everything
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more intense. As a first time voter, I was just so involved in this election and was anx-
ious as I watched the returns come in because I really wanted to see who had won,�
said freshman Obama supporter and Nursing major Meghan Boop. Election night
parties were hosted in dorms, in apartments, off campus"and on campus, like the
Election Party held by the Collegiate 100. The parties gave students an opportunity
to hang out with friends and share their reactions as results trickled in.
Freshman Victoria Eaton, a Political Science and Spanish double major echoed
Boops excitement about Obamas victory. It was an amazing feeling to be able
to contribute to the countrys political process for the first time. I was ecstatic when
Obama was reelected. I felt that it would have been foolish to stop progress half way
through. Its hard to fix a twelve year long problem in four years, but I feel like the
Obama administration has really taken some steps in the right direction.�
As with any race however, there is both a winner and a loser, and for some students, their
feelings post-election centered far more on disappomtment than they did on excitement.
T wasnt at all surprised that the president was reelected,� said freshman Political Science
and History double major ~Tyler Moor, but I was disappointed that Romney couldn't
articulate a winning conservative message"at least North Carolina has a republican
General Assembly and governor though.
Regardless of party affiliation, students all agreed that participating in the election
was a pivotal moment in their lives. Being able to vote for the first time is a rite of
passage"and its one thats even sweeter if ones candidate comes out on top.
SARAH BURKE/WRITER
RYAN HARPER/PHOTO
Cheers & Tears from left: The Collegiate 100 Party Celebrates Obama's victory; Romney
supporters have a drink durring final moments of the election.
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ustin Davis had no idea what East Carolina had in
store for him as an incoming college freshman in
2008. Nevertheless, he devoted that year to focus-
Mfg on his studies and figuring out what he wanted to
do with his life. Campus classes and experiences led
him to a political science concentration. During his
sophomore year, a friend of Daviss encouraged him
to join SGA. Davis gave it a try and realized he really
enjoyed it. He spent two years as SGA Treasurer and
was elected SGA President in 2012, his senior year.
When I entered this year as president,� David said,
SGA had varied principles. Since then, I have helped de-
velop a mission statement, purpose statement, and values.
I basically had to build from the ground up. Now I have
established a solid foundation of where I stand for the stu-
dents.� His main goal this year is to impact students and
build leaders of tomorrow.� He wants to listen to each
students needs and work with them as much as possible
to make sure that their voices are heard. Davis also stated
that being involved with SGA has given him so many new
opportunites for the future.
After Davis graduates he plans to join a missionary
group so that he can lend a hand to others in need.
He stated that being SGA president has taught him so
much. He has learned to always put others before him-
self, Any job involves some role of leadership,� Davis
explained. It is our job to figure out which role is most
necessary for each situation.�
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for
Freeboot
Friday
veryone knows that Pirates love their football
team and are full of pirate pride. Beside the
traditional tailgates on game day, there is an-
other way that Pirates can get pumped full of spirit and
enjoy themselves: Freeboot Fridays.
~This eventis free and open to the public in general. Many stu-
dents who have parents coming to the game will invite them
to come to Freeboot Friday to enjoy music and get a taste of
Greenvilles culture. According to Uptown Greenvilles web-
site, Freeboot Hriday is a way to draw the sizable visiting East
Carolina fan base into the center of Greenville for a night.�
Freeboot Friday attendants are able to sample food from
local restaurants such as Chilis and SupDogs. Those over
21 are able to get reduced price or free beer and other
alcoholic beverages from local breweries, such as Duck
Rabbit Craft Brewery. Freeboot Fridays arent just for
ECU game attendants; many Greenville residents use
them as a gathering place to reconnect with their friends
and neighbors and just enjoy the beginning of the week-
end. Tt was my first time!� said Kelly Kerschner, sopho-
more public health major. It was mainly families and fun
stuff for the community. There was free Chicos samples
and good music, as well.�
Children in attendance are able to participate in arts
and crafts stations, like a large area set aside just for
sidewalk chalk drawings. There are bouncy houses and
a large play pirate ship on hand for kids to entertain
themselves and have a good time.
Live music plays throughout the event, and each Freeboot
Friday has a certain music genre. This year, the featured
genres were reggae, country, grass roots rock, bluegrass Celtic
blend, and a mixture of Motown, disco and soul. The main acts
were Dub Addis, the Satin Finish Band, the Emily Minor Band,
~Those Meddlin Kids, and �,� ~Jumsy Lovers.
There isnt a large range of activities for college-age kids to
participate in other than chatting with friends or trying free
food samples. Even though they have free beer, its not too
thrilling: ~They need activities and fun things to do!� said Jess
Crawley, junior English major.
Freeboot Fridays started in 2000 by the Uptown Greenville,
a non-profit organization that tries to help Greenvilles busi-
ness district thrive and grow. The main goal of the event is
to make people want to spend their evening in downtown
Greenville and give the local restaurants and stores business.
The event takes place on Friday evening before home games
from five until eight oclock in Five Points Plaza, which is at
the corner of 5th and Evans.
Freeboot Fridays are sponsored by Wells Fargo, Pirate Radio,
Suddenlink, Bud Light, WITN, The Daily Reflector, The
Greenville ~Times, Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery, The City
of Greenville, Coastal Banker Commercial Mark, Krispy
Kreme, The Province, UBE and East Carolina University,
KRISTEN MARTIN/WRITER
COLBY BYRD/PHOTO
DANCE: Students show off their moves to
live music at Freeboot Friday.
STUDENT LIFE
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Homecoming 2012
his year ECU had its eightieth annual homecoming. The theme was ~The Greatest Place
on Earth which is a slogan usually used in the circus. Homecoming is put on by the Office
of Student Activities and Organization (SAO). People got were more involved in home-
coming this year due to the wide range of events. Many people said they didnt even go to home-
coming week last year, and that they didnt know there was one.
What made homecoming week even bigger this year? A few crowd drawing events, started homecoming
off right!I went to the homecoming dance at the beginning of the week. It was fun and there was free
all-you-can eat candy, so I didnt complain,� said Jenna Bruno, a sophomore social work major.
Aside from the parade the morning of the game, another event seemed to be taking the crowd by
storm. ~I'he crowd got to enjoy a nice skit competition where the organization involved with home-
coming performed a skit that was themed around the circus, and often bashed on the Memphis
Tigers. The auditorium was packed and people got to enjoy a great laugh.
The homecoming committee also hosted a special Freeboot Friday in honor of homecoming. This
drew a reasonable crowd who all enjoyed free food, beer, concerts, and inflatables. This event was
not only open to students, but the whole community was invited. People were able to chat with the
previous homecoming king, and queen, and got to learn more about this years candidates. This
allowed more people to be informed and involved in homecoming.
More people were involved this year than in previous years, and everyone got their chance to
vote for their candidates and their support their team! I actually went to almost all the events
this year, I felt like I could be more involved in homecoming than last year. I really enjoyed the
concert, and the skit competition was hilarious,� said Shelby Robertson, a sophomore, nursing
major. This week-long celebration had at least one event every day so that all students could
participate, and more than succeeded in getting all members of the Pirate Nation revved up
for the homecoming football game!
STEVEN SMITH/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
Royalty, from left: Homecoming queen Alyssa Robinson and King Justin Davis oat i for a photo dur-
ing half time at the homecoming game; float representing 2012 circus theme; Melissa Gurney rides
above the parade spectators.
THe
GREATEST
PLACE
SINCE
Arace to the finish at Pirate 500
he Pirate 500 is put on every year by the
Resident Hall Association, but what is it
that keeps the students coming back ev-
ery year? Is it the free t-shirt? Perhaps the nice
weather? Or is it something more than that?
It seems like the biggest thing the students look
forward to was the pure adrenaline rush 500-me-
ter dash down college hill. Students got to have
a two car race in man made cars. They could
race their friends or a stranger. The race usually
started off subtle, but intensified as the hill de-
clined. During the race some students would get
the thrill of spinning out of control and wrecking.
This seemed to scare and please the driver all at
once. I originally didnt want to do this, but my
friend made me. It was a little scary, and very fast,
especially when my friend ran me off the track,
but mostly it was fun,� said Kenya Shakir, a fresh-
man sociology major.
Many first time attenders found this adrenaline rush
amusing,
ally decided to do this event just because I am a risk
and wanted to experience it again. I actu-
taker, and I was told from some of my friends who
did it in the past that the thrill of flying down the hill
was so fun,� said Greg Myers, a freshmen Biology
major. Students who had attended in previous years
came back to experience the excitement again, and
a lot of them brought new guests to try out the fun.
Thrill seekers looked at the race as more than fun,
some got a little competitive. People would try to run
their opponent off the track, or hit their breaks just
right to where they would get to the finish line first,
The design of these cars could have been a little better,
because they were hard to control, but the race in gen-
eral was very fun. I got a little eager to beat my partner,�
said Dustin Davis, a junior chemistry major.
There were inflatables, and a dunking booth where
students got to dunk their RA. What could be more
fun, right? My R.A. was in that dunking booth, so I
was ready to try real hard to dunk him,� said Ryan
Crossgrove, a freshman nursing major. People also
stopped by just to get a free t-shirt. Hey, they said
free t-shirt, I was in,� said Demiyah Randall a
freshman art major.
Many new comers were in attendance
this year, and will likely be in attendance :
next year, with some of their friends. To experience
the rush all over again!
STEVEN SMITH/WRITER
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of the biggest events especially on
campus and in the Greenville area.
Some students even start planning their Hal-
loween costume as early as August!
Although Halloween was on Wednesday this year,
there were still plenty of celebrations occurring
that students could attend. Many fraternities and
sororities had socials that night and downtown was
busy as usual. The downtown area was blocked off,
and no traffic was allowed through until the cel-
ebrations were over at 2 a.m.
The Office of Student Activities and Organization,
partnered with other ECU departments, to organize
Halloweek, a week of Halloween-inspired activities
that students could participate in. Halloweek began
with the Resident Hall Associations Ghost Walk and
culminated in Midnight Madness on Halloween night.
Midnight Madness was the largest event out of Hal-
_ loweek and took place as an alternate� Halloween cel-
ebration. We didnt want to g0 downtown,� said Leigh
Baylor, freshman biology major. Mendenhall boasted
plenty of activities throughout its three floors for stu-
dents to participate in, including Haunted Laser Tag,
the opportunity to create your own custom street sign.
The tons of activities originally drew me in into it,� said
One of the new attractions for this years Mid-
night Madness was Clearly You Crystals. Stu-
dents were able to take a photograph in their Hal-
loween costume, and have it laser-etched inside
of a crystal keychain. At 11 p.m., students were
able to enjoy a midnight breakfast in Destination
360. Approximately 2,000 students participated
in the events that were hosted in Mendenhall Stu-
dent Center and the Student Recreation Center.
RHAs third annual Ghost Walk was a definite suc-
cess. Students crowded around Wright Fountain
at 9:30 p.m. on October 24. RHA leaders herded
the students into groups and walked around cam-
pus pointing out haunted� locations while telling
the stories associated with each one. New legends
continue to be added every year. A new legend
this year involved Cotten Residence Hall and the
Science-Technology building. Legend has it that a
young couple who met at ECU decided to get mar-
ried underneath the Cupola. However, the groom
got scared and never showed up. The heartbroken
bride put her wedding dress on and committed
suicide. To this day, students say they still see her
walking the halls of Cotten in her bloody wedding
dress. At Sci-Tech, a student decided to kill himself
by throwing himself off of the fifth floor. Current
students say that they can see a boy falling and hear
his screams late at night. Yet when they run over to
help him, no one is there.
Another annual popular Halloweek event is The
Rocky Horror Picture Show in Hendrix Theatre.
SAB Films created prop bags to hand out to the
first 300 students who were admitted into the
- festivities, a Halloween edition
theatre. Some of the items in the bag included
rice, confetti, noise makers and glow sticks. Before
the movie began, members of SAB judged entrants
in the Rocky Horror costume contest. The contest _
had two divisions: Rocky-inspired costumes and
non-Rocky costumes. After that, the Rocky Hor-
ror virgins,� people who had never seen the movie,
had to stand up on stage and learn the Time Warp,
a dance from the movie. The energy level in Hen-
drix was phenomenal as everyone threw props,
screamed at the movie, and danced.
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ed $1 donation fee for entry, and all of the proceeds
went to the Pitt County Homeless Shelter.
For students who needed Wellness Passport
credit and wanted to participate in Halloween
of True Life was
performed in Hendrix Theatre. Skits that were
based on actual students accounts of the effects
of alcohol, legal issues, and safe sex were per- "
formed to inform students on how to be safe if
they went downtown. ~
From dances to ghost stories to laser tag, ECU
provided a little bit of everything for students
to participate in and celebrate Halloween.
KRISTEN MARTIN/WRITER
MARIKA MATHEW/PHOTO
BOO: Dalton Perkinson is hides in the bushes outside of Bate.
STUDENT LIFE
The tatoos
transition
from taboo
to trendy
hat used to be a mark of deviance is
now an accepted and popular form
of creative self-expression for college
students. From favorite quotes to meaningful sym-
bols and designs, Millenials� have been titled the
most tattooed generation so far. ECU students are
no exception to the trend, adorning themselves with
artwork that reflects their personality and their past.
Like many people, Jordan Carden, a freshman
Creative Writing major, acquired her first tattoo
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when she turned 18. Her shoulder and neck bear
a dandelion blowing off in the wind with crows
flying away in the distance. Getting the tattoo was
a way for her to accept and cope with her par-
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ent's recent divorce. It represents the end of the
past and the beginning of a new life. The crows
represent the journey to an unknown future for
my family and me, whether it be good, bad, or in
between,� said Jordan.
Her most recent tattoo is a tribal wave on her foot
that reminds her of her heritage. I lived on an
island known as Guam, and on the island, locals
would share the idea that tribal tattoos would be
given to the strongest warriors in the villages based
on certain criteria,� said Jordan. In a way, I felt like
I got the tribal wave to represent strength, power,
and most importantly, a piece of my heritage.�
Briceida Rodriguez, a junior Hispanic Studies and
Intended Nursing major, got a tattoo of a heart in
2011 that represents her passion for the medical
field. The heart was tattooed onto her ribs and
has a regular heart rhythm coming from it. Re-
cently, Briceida attained her second tattoo"a rose
on her left shoulder blade. It represents love and
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devotion for my significant other and everything I
desire in my life,� said Briceida.
Looking to find an image that represented an unchane-
ing part of himself, Ben Reyes, a freshman Music Edu-
cation major, got a series of tattoos"a Celtic symbol
on his right arm and three West African symbols on
his left arm. The three West African symbols symbol-
ize intelligence, good luck, and independence. The
one on my right arm is a Celtic symbol that represents
talent and self-confidence,� said Ben. His tattoos serve
as both a meaningful reminder of his true self and as
aesthetic pieces of artwork.
Kaylee Watson, a freshman majoring in Social
Work, simply had the word fearless� tattooed onto
the inside of her arm. I got it because I feel like you
should never hold back in life.� said Kaylee. You
should live everyday how you want to with no one
telling you what to do or you being scared of any-
thing or what anyone thinks.�
These ECU students come from all walks of life. They
have different majors, beliefs, and dreams" its possible
that their lives will never cross paths. Yet, all of these
individuals are connected by the fact that they seek to
tell their stories through tattoos.
ERIKA DIETRICK/WRITER
AMANDA MUTIO/PHOTO
Body Art: The transition of Briceida Rodriguez's rose tattoo.
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etween being a cheerleader, a member of
Beta Theta Pi, a tour guide, an orientation as-
sistant, a Campus Living employee, a tutor, a
member of SNCAE, and a student, its a wonder that
Justin Jones has any time left to breathe.
Jones, a 21-year-old senior who is majoring in mid-
dle grades education, first got involved with student
life by rushing Beta Theta Pi during his freshman
year. I was actually dared to go through recruit-
ment for my fraternity,� said Jones. Besides having
Brotherhood every Sunday, there are different ac-
tivities throughout the week that Jones participates
in, like intramural games. Beta normally only takes
a few hours of his time each week, until rush week
comes around. Its every day for a whole week.
That takes up about 20-30 hours,� he said.
He started giving tours during the second semester
of his freshman year. I just love ECU so much, I
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From cheerleading to homecoming king, this pirate is passtionate about his school
want everyone else to see what I see in ECU,� said
Jones. Taking a tour was actually one of the things
that made him choose ECU. When I came here
and took a tour, it just felt like it was the right fit,�
he said. Currently, Jones gives tours every ~Tuesday
and ~Thursday. Last semester, however, he gave
tours every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Friday. It just depends on my schedule,� he said.
Jones had such a good time during freshman orien-
tation that, during the summer after freshman year,
he became one of 25 orientation assistants. All
25 of us work all eight sessions during the summer,
and then we do the transfer sessions in January and
in August,� he said.
Jones said although it would be tough, if he had to
pick a favorite extracurricular, it would have to be
cheerleading. During football, having 50,000 people
screaming is just like... You cant even describe the
experience on the field,� he said. Jones played football
in high school, but after tearing his ACL he knew
that he couldnt play anymore. Hes always been very
school-spirited, and cheerleading fit that perfectly. As
of right now, cheerleading takes up most of his time,
simply because practice is every Sunday, Tuesday, and
Thursday for three hours, in addition to hour-long
workouts ~Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Jones also finds time to tutor at the Pirate Tutoring
Center. I saw a lot of my classmates struggling with
their lower level classes,� he said, which prompted
him to become a tutor,
During all four years he has spent at ECU, Jones
has made a significant contribution to student life by
tutoring, cheering on the teams, and giving new and
prospective students a look at the campus he loves.
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¥ hether its for the entertainment or to relieve stress, music has its effect
on everyone. ~Throughout the years different styles of music have been
popular, but like fashion, music goes in and out of style. A group that
is reigning in popularity again today is The Beatles. All though there are only two
surviving members of this 1970s British rock band, there music is still vastly listened
to. You won't find many people today that dont kriow who the Beatles are. Most
people have heard the name Paul McCartney or John Lennon. But its not just the
four-member band that the crowd still goes crazy about, its the songs that McCart-
ney and Lennon wrote that have so much meaning to people today.
Many students here at ECU can think of a meaningful song by the Beatles and talk
about how these songs impact them. Back in the 70s Lennons songs helped people get
through many economic and social issues. ~Today these songs seem to have the same
effect of people. These songs cover topics of social reform, love, rebellions, and just ran-
dom ideas and thoughts. I like the Beatles because George Harrisons songs speak to
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me.� Songs such as Come Together,� Let It Be,� Hey Jude,� Yesterday� and many
others are songs found on the iPods.of many students at ECU. Many know them for their
classic song featured in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Imagination.�
The imfamous picture of the Beatles walking on Abby Road is the most controver-
sial and most well-known and portrayed image from the Beatles. Other images are
portrayed as well, like when people draw a yellow submarine, or just images of a
member of the group.
This decade is currently going through its British Invasion, so flashback to the origi-
nal invasion is common. But why has this group been the one to still top the charts in
popularity? Aside from the band and songs, the Beatles are a group our parents grew
up on, music they still listened to when we were growing up. Songs of our parents
decades seemed to be more moving than the ones today, that is why they are making
their way back on the charts.
Aside from the fact of the whole classic rock genre coming back in, the Beatles still
gross near top in the charts, and ECU students love them. Most people would say
they listen to the music of the Beatles to help them relax and think. Others will just
say its good genuine music. But no matter the reason, we all know who the Beatles
are, and its safe to say their music will stay around for many more years.
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Beats: Robert Bell spends his free time writing songs and making beats in his dorm room
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Guys fashion has basically stayed the same throughout
the past few decades. ECUs campus is full of guys in
t-shirts and jeans or athletic shorts. I usually wear ath-
letic clothes to be comfortable,� said Russell Hunnicut,
freshman biology major. To be nice, Ill wear khaki
shorts or pants and a polo.� Polo and button-up shirts
are generally considered dressy for guys every day
wear. Girls fashion on the other hand is constantly
changing. Although it has a habit of repeating itself
it is constantly evolving. This year, many trends that
were popular in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s have
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athletic shorts. Commonly referred to as Norts,�
these shorts are brightly colored and have a con-
trasting, usually white, binding around the edges.
This trend dates back to the 1980s when neon col-
ors were fashionable, and people were involved in
the fitness craze.
Leather is one of the most popular trends for 2012.
Whether its boots, a bag, or a jacket, everyone
seems to own at least one leather item. Although
leather has been popular for several years now, it has
changed over the decades.
The leather jacket is a fashion staple that has evolved
over the years. It first began as part of aviators, and
members of the militarys uniforms. Then in the
1940s and 1950s, films began to popularize these
brown leather jackets and Hollywood stars wore
Ready to go: Taylor Alexander, a psychology
major, is all around vintage from her bag down
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Best foot forward: Bad Land, a sophomore
business major, poses in khakis.
them. The black leather jacket hit the scene in
the 1950s and 1960s when the greaser� culture
began to grow in popularity. In the 1990s, mov-
ies like The Matrix popularized the long, leather
trench coat, which was. associated with spies and
government agents. Now, in 2012, fitted leather
jackets are in style. For women, theyre short, usu-
ally waist-length, and have some trim or other de-
tail that makes them more feminine.
Leather was a very popular material for boots in the
1960s and 1970s, especially for go-go boots. Go-go
boots had a short, square heel and came in a wide vari-
ety of colors. Now, boots are typically much taller, usu-
ally hitting just below the knee. Instead of letting your
pant legs cover the boot up, girls tuck their jeans into
the boot to show off the tall boot leg. The most prev-
alent boot colors on campus are brown and black.
Leather love: Communications major Larissa
Bundziak rocks her leather apparel.
Most importantly, fashion offers students a way to
express their personality. Im a very laid back,
low-key type of person and all I wear on a normal
basis is jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes,� said Mer-
edith Haney, a sophomore family and community
services major. On the other hand, fashion can be
dictated by your mood. Im in bum clothes 24/7
because Im too lazy to dress up for classes or any-
thing for that matter,� said Ali Rothbart, a sopho-
more psychology major. Its also influenced by our
career, as illustrated by Amanda Berry, a sophomore
exercise physiology major. Usually Im either in
workout clothes or something nice. Im in college,
so I thought I should have professional appeal when
Pm at work or working out.�
What's considered fashionable on ECUs campus might not
be elsewhere in the world. Im from New York. Fashion is
jeans
more abstract there. People in the city wear crazy things,�
said Jen Laverdi, a freshman pre-health major.
Regardless of where students are from, how
they dress, or what current trends are, fashion
always has been and always will be an integral
part of student life.
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MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
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than the daily expenses that students incur,
the largest consumer of their money is
the university. The average in-state student pays almost
$6,000 for tuition per year and thats not including hous-
ing and food! While its impossible to track one student's
money through the university system, its easy to discover
what some of the university's revenue is used on.
Students have various opinions about where their
money is going. I would guess a large portion of fees
goes toward paying professors and other ECU staff,
then upkeep of facilities and paying for future build-
ings,� said James Crouch, junior public health major.
Another viewpoint has nothing to do with education.
Tm betting my money is spent on athletics the most,
especially football because it is important for the foot-
ball players to have the right gear to keep them safe
when theyre out there winning games!� said Jess
Crawley, junior English major. So whos right?
Many students see the words university fees� on their
eBill on OneStop and have no idea what their money
is actually being spent on. Athletics is partially paid for
by student fees, but its not where the majority of the
money goes. Its a part of university fees, which are
only $787 per semester, and split between four different
categories. The athletics fee is used to fund the inter-
collegiate athlete programs, and maintain and operate
the athletic facilities, such as Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
and Minges Coliseum. Student activities fees are used
for non-academic, student life organizations and ser-
vices, such as yearbook and SAO. The fees are also
used to maintain and operate any facilities associated
with these organizations. ~The university also has to pay
indebtedness fees that are used pay off bonds that the
university uses to fund its projects. The fourth part of
university fees is special fees, which are used for specific
needs that dont have a specific revenue source.
Students also pay an educational/technology fee of
$151 per semester. This fee goes towards the free print
labs on campus like Mendenhall Student Center and
the Austin building. ~This fee also pays for technology
that is used in the classrooms, such as overhead projec-
tors and computers. Many of the classrooms in Joyner
East, the home of the School of Communication.
house computers for the students use.
Students have two medical charges on their tuition bills.
One, the student health insurance plan, can be waived if
the student has adequate health insurance. The other is a
health service fee. This mandatory fee allows students to
have free visits to Student Health Services. However, lab,
radiology, pharmacy and other ancillary services are not
covered in the health service fee.
In order to escape the approximate $7,000 difference
between in state and out-of-state, some students get
N.C. residency. For me, I always knew I was going
out-of-state to school. When I was researching colleges,
tuition was a big part of it,� said Melissa Leopard,
freshman Communication major. My brother goes to
a university in Florida and has already gotten in-state
tuition there.� Leopard will have to live in North Caro-
lina for a month before she can claim residency. Part
of the process is to have a place of your own and a
North Carolina drivers license. I love North Carolina
so.much that I want to live here!� said Leopard.
Since there are other fees that cover technology, ath-
letics and residence halls, what exactly is tuition used
on? TI think tuition and fees are spent on faculty and
facilities,� said Meredith Haney, sophomore, family
and community services major. In face, the majority of
tuition is used to pay for the academic expenses, which
includes building upkeep and professors salaries.
KRISTEN MARTIN/WRITER
GARRETT CAMPBELL/PHOTO
Money, Money, Money: Hefty fees apply to student
organizations such as Student Pirate Club.
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cultures KS) o)e\"Jal (creme) per-lan) olUk:
ebsters dictionary defines diversity as the condition of
having or being composed of differing elements: variety; es-
pecially: the inclusion of different types of people.� Within
the Pirate Nation, there is a lot of diversity, as students come from a
variety of backgrounds and aggregations. .
~Olivia Richardson, Native American Senior Accounting major from the
Haliwa-Saponi Tribe, defines what diversity means to her. Diversity isn't
just racially bound to me. Diversity includes:a number of other areas, in-
cluding religion, ideas, opinions, interests... the list goes on. Our minds do
not operate in the same manner, but the diversity of our minds can come
together to make one big, life-changing decision. Diversity also helps to fill
in the blanks. Some people have a weakness in some areas. Diversity can
help someone find an individual to help them overcome their weakness.�
Senior Biochemistry major Shafiq Zaib is proud of her Western Asian
heritage. I am proud of being Pakistani because I believe we have the
best food as well as the best traditional attire. If you ever look ata ~
Pakistani wedding, the outfits are beautifully and astonishingly in-
tricate; no other culture that I know of has attire as appealing as
Pakistani clothes. It's being able to dress beautifully while still
remaining conservative, a mixture I completely support.�
Junior future Early Intervention Specialist Akudo/
Abanukam, an African American of Nigerian descent
is proud of her Nigerian heritage, which she often
shares through music and dance. My heritage has
deep roots in my culture,� she says. Being Nigerian-
American, I feel like I have the best of both worlds,
~American by birth, Nigerian by blood.�
Lei Wang, Chinese graduate Biochemistry PhD candidate
is an Asian converting to Christianity. I love to share my
Chinese culture in festivals and celebrations,� she begins. I am
proud of my Chinese heritage, and diversity to me, means that
you can make friends from around the world.� Despite a students
religious affiliation, walk of life, or socioeconomic status, the East
Carolina community is becoming more diverse and sharing their
cultures and religious backgrounds with each other for the im-
provement of the community.
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sities rising, how are college students
supposed to survive this recession?
Many college students rely on government funding in
order to go to college. Financial Aid has been around
for several decades, but these past few years it has be-
come immensely popular. It is the now expected to at-
tend a college. Tuition is more expensive than in past
generations, and you cant forget other expenses not
included in you tuition cost, such as apartment, food,
school supplies, books, and so much more.
Another thing college students rely on to make it
through the hard times are discounts and money sav-
ing cards/memberships. Cards like an MVP card from
Food Lion, or a VIC card from Harris Teeter. These
cards allow grocery shoppers to get some food items
at discount prices and help ~save money. Department
stores that do not have these cards often have storewide
sales. ~hese stores often tend to have credit cards, and
if people apply for it, they can save a certain percent on
all purchases made at that store. A credit card is some-
thing a lot of college students seem to get so they can
learn to budget money and earn good credit.
~Today, value stores are very popular places to shop.
Dollar stores were known for selling knick-knacks, but
today they also sell clothes and groceries, so people can
woid lines at the supermarket and avoid high prices.
itores like the Dollar Tree sell a lot of food, from name
orand, to aftermarket brands. The quantity is less, but
for people who live on their own or dont eat much,
these stores can really save them money. When it comes
to clothes, they are one of the biggest necessities, but the
cost can be unbearable! There are some department
stores like, TJ. Maxx, Ross, or Marshalls, which offer a
discounted price on new, designer clothes. These stores
allow tor people to dress in style for a cheaper price.
A lot of restaurants around a college town tend to have
student discounts, this way students can eat for an af-
fordable price. This is a great incentive, because one has
to present their college ID to get the discount, and the
discount initially saves the student time and money, that
would be spend elsewhere on food.
With high prices for food, gas, clothes, and household ne-
cessities, it is harder for people, let along college students,
to make it through the economic situation. Little tips like
these can help a college student to
make it through the hard times.
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Sasha Preddie discovered that comedy and service
made her feel like she belonged at ECU
ike many incoming freshmen, Sasha Preddie
found herself slightly withdrawn her first semes-
er of college. Back in high school, I was the per-
son who was always talking, always outgoing,� said Pred-
die, a 19-year-old communication sophomore. When I
came here, I kind of went into my shell.�
Preddies remedy was to get more involved. Her
freshmen year, she became a part of SAB Promo-
tions, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars,
and Phi Eta Sigma, the national freshman honor so-
ciety. However, it was through SAB Promotions that
Preddie found one of her passions.
Mendenhall was hosting an event similar to Get a Clue
and the SAB was beside a table for The Swash Improv.
They told me they had auditions, so I just auditioned
randomly,� said Preddie. Since Preddie had never done
improv before and didnt know if she was good at it or
not, she wouldnt be disappointed if she didnt get a spot.
Nonetheless, she got a spot in the group, and loves it.
Whenever Im having a bad day, I know I can go there
and we can just joke,� said Preddie. Lately, the group
hasnt done many performances. A lot of the peo-
ple that were in it when I joined have all graduated
so were rebuilding,� said Preddie. This semester the
group has at least three performances lined up and
has teamed up with Seriously Clowning, the stand-
up group On Campus.
Preddies other passion is Gamma Sigma Sigma, the
service sorority she rushed fall semester her sophomore
year. Its a lot different from the regular social sororities
because its not as expensive and its non-selective,� said
Preddie. She was introduced to the sorority through Get a
Clue and one of her fellow SAB members.
After meeting many of the sisters and seeing how friendly
the environment was, Preddie decided to rush. Her favor-
ite memory from rush was big-little day. We didnt know
who our big was because it was a surprise,� said Preddie.
The pledges went on a scavenger hunt and ended up
at the North Recreational complex. There was the
huge tunnel and we ran through it,� said Preddie.
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They had boxes with our names on them and we
were supposed to go to them. They counted to three
and our big popped out.�
With Gamma Sig
g, Preddie volunteers for many
community service organizations, such as Alexs
Lemonade Stand Foundation, the American Red
Cross, Relay for Life, and the Ronald McDonald
house. We really do any community service thats
near and dear to anybodys heart,� said Preddie.
Being involved in student life has positively impacted
Preddie. It definitely brought me back out of my
shell. m not that person who moved in freshman
year and didnt really talk to anybody and didnt
really connect with my hallmates,� said Preddie.
Pm definitely the person I remember being in high
school and thats what I really enjoy.�
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those for close to five years now,� said Snyder. Theyre sort of a tradition now.�
CUs chancellors house is always highly decorated for the holidays, and
some have even compared it to a smaller version of ~Tangle woods Festival
of Lights. Certain things always show that Christmas is on its way. It could
be the first holiday song you hear on the radio or ABC Familys 25 Days of Christ-
mas. For many ECU students, its not Christmastime until the Chancellors house
has been decorated. Chancellor Ballards house, which is opposite of the Jenkins
Fine Art Center on 5th Street, is easily the most decorated house on the street.
As soon as Thanksgiving break is over, the annual decorating begins, starting
with the famous toy soldiers. The first year we used them, people were actually
getting their picture taken with the soldiers,� said the head decorator George
Snyder, who is from Jeffersons florist on Evans Street.
The relationship with Jeffersons was something that the Ballards inherited when
they moved into the residence nine years ago. Their stuff is fantastic,� said
Nancy Ballard, the chancellors wife. Theyre like a little piece of New York
City in North Carolina.�
Each year, the residence has a predominant theme. Last year, it was sort of a
winter wonderland, and this year were doing something a little more whimsical
and childlike,� said Snyder. All of the decorations that are used each year belong
to Jeffersons. The artificial greenery and wreaths are from New Growth De-
signs, which is our sister company,� said Snyder,
This year, Mrs. Ballard saw the soldiers outside and let those influence this
years theme. After seeing them, I said lets bring that fanciful feeling into
the house,� she said. The theme is also determined by what new items Jef-
fersons has in stock that year. We take a little of what weve done before and
play around with it,� said Mrs. Ballard.
The amount of decorations that Snyder uses each year varies with the theme.
We try to do something in each room, including greenery, garlands, wreaths, and
bows,� said Snyder. We decorate the tree in pirate colors, purple and gold, to
represent ECU and then outside we use purple and gold and red. We introduce
red to the purple and gold for Christmas.�
The one decoration that never changes is the tall toy soldiers. The soldiers
that are out front we custom built those for the house, and weve been using
Jeffersons actually donated the toy soldiers to the chancellors residence to be
used year after year. The houses decorations begin being put up the week after
Thanksgiving, and are taken down the week after New Years. We try to do the
outside of the house first, like the wreaths and soldiers because I have help to do
that, and then we go inside and work,� said Snyder. Especially if theres bad
weather, we try to get the outside done first.�
When it comes to the inside decorations, Snyder is the main decorator. Max is my
main helper. He helps me put up all the garlands and the wreaths and the other
technical stuff� said Snyder. Then it will end up just me being here to do all of the
flufing and hanging of ornaments.�
Generally, this process begins before the first cold breeze hits ECU. In July or
August we try to meet and figure out what were going to do, and get Mrs. Bal-
lards input on what she would like to do as well as far as the theme,� said Snyder.
Then we start planning and pulling all of our sources together.�
Student opinion about the house is very positive. The nutcrackers are unique,� said
Allison Wiles, sophomore, hospitality management major. I just wish they had a
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musical-timed Christmas lights display. Theyre so cool!� Allison isnt the only one
who loves the nutcrackers. I love how the chancellors house is decorated so beauti-
fully,� said Caitlin Melton, sophomore, exercise physiology major. I'd have to say my
favorite part of the decorations is the toy soldiers, though.�
Jeffersons has been decorating the chancellors residence for approximately ten
years, and Snyder has been there for eight of those ten years. Its been a great
experience working with the university, and working with the Ballards, trying to
capture what they feel their Christmas should be that year,� said Snyder. When
its open to the staff and the receptions that they have there, I get a lot of good
feedback from the public when they see it. As long as everyones happy and gets in
the Christmas spirit, I think Ive done my job.�
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TENISHA MORRISON/PHOTO
Home Sweet Home Clockwise from top: The facade of the Chancellors house;
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the school year
arget has long been the go-to� store for
everything college!� From beds-in-a-bag,�
shower caddies, area rugs and more, Target
has always been the choice store.
Scores of students gathered on a warm August evening
to partake in ECUs second annual Target Run, a na-
tionwide event allowing students full, exclusive access
to the superstore for the opportunity to Ship Their
Crew to Target.� The store opened up solely for ECU
students to partake in an after-hours fun-filled delight.
As the perfect opportunity to stock up on last minute sup-
plies, dormitory décor, snacks, and that perfect first day
of college,� outfit. Students boarded the ECU buses to
dance, shop, congregate and save.
As they were shuttled from their residence halls to the
~Target store, they were greeted by other anxious stu-
iin
dents standing in line waiting for the event to begin.
Once the doors opened and the students flooded in,
they were welcomed into the receiving line with free
samples, goody bags, and refreshments!
The purpose of this event was simple,� said Jami-
tress Bowden, Marketing Manager of the Residence
Hall Association and senior double major in French
and Communications. The purpose was to give stu-
dents a fun way to interact with each other and shop
before classes start. It was also a great way to meet
new people and reconnect with people that you met
if you were returning.�
~Targets reputation for excellence in all dorm essentials
drew a crowd of over 1500 students looking save on
all their last minute items needed to kick off the school
year in style. As outfitting a dorm room can be costly
ina recession, Target offered discounts of up to 30 per-
cent off to allow all students to purchase things that
suited their style and needs.
In the words of the retailer, Target puts the U�
in university,� and the Ship Your Crew to Target
event was a success that many students hope to see
in coming years.
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AMANDA MUTIO/PHOTO
Vinyl loving, above: The Target College event at ECU had
a dance floor with a live dj; from top, two students enjoy
shopping; Target run student volutneer Courtney Craig's
favorite part of the night was learning new dance moves
from two fellow pirates at the event; goody bags were
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his Year ECU hosted its drag show. Its
a collection of six different acts. The
show has dancing, telling jokes, and
a lot of other entertaining aspects. A lot of the
acts have been in this show previously, but ECU
was proud to introduce a new act, Nation Tyre.
Nation Tyre has been in the drag business for
thirteen years. Six months after graduating
college, she found herself in a drag club in
Raleigh, NC. It wasnt until she went to a job
corporation in Atlanta, GA that she learned
the actual craft of drag. Nation Tyre has al-
ways been an actress. She attended college
for theatre and is an avid part of the Interna-
tional Thespian Society.
Her star struck performance was the head-
line of the show. She lives her everyday as a
female, but when she is on the stage she per-
forms as a male. Tyres act consists of danc-
ing to upbeat pop and r&b songs. She also
hosted the show. When she performs in show
she give it her all, I am the entertainer who
studies the artist or what I would like to see
_ the artist do, and then I do it,� said Tyre.
Aside from performing, Tyre has plans of
starting a family, and has dreams of being an
actress. Nation has already released some in-
dependent films. M.I.A. A Different Kind of
Girl, a film that was released this year.
Nation Tyre became the talk of the show, even
though crowd favorites like Michelle Michaels
and Purina Chow delivered their crowd stir-
ring performances, Tyre delivered all she had
to break to ECU, and get the audience talking.
Nation Tyre, a name I wont forget! I was told
to come here because it was a great show, and
I was told Michelle Michael was hilarious, she
didnt fail to live up to that, but honestly I think
Nation Tyre was the best, I hope she comes
back to the next one,� said Danielle Sprissler a
sophomore elementary education major.
STEVEN SMITH/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
She works hard for the money, right: A woman at the drag
show performs as Ne-Yo.; top left, Chantay Cassidy per-
forms as Beyonce; Rose Safari performs on stage to Nicki
Minaj songs; Chloe Kryptonite performs at the drag show.
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n January 24, hundreds of students crowded the Student Recreation
Center for the 17th annual Polar Bear Plunge. Beginning at 6:30pm, the
students formed a long, winding line around the indoor pool for a turn
to take the ultimate, ice-cold plunge. The chilly air was filled with nervous excite-
ment as those students walked outside and surrounded the perimeter of the ice-filled
pool. As they waited for the jump, employees dumped gallons of ice into the water,
causing cheers from some and shrieks from others. Once the suspense was built, the
group held hands and counted, 1...2...3!� They plunged into the freezing water all
together. The students immediately sprang from the water, Jumping up and down and
howling from the rush of their icy bath. Towels awaited the brave jumpers once back
inside the Student Recreation Center. It was cold! The ground was colder than
Daring Students Make a splash and
have a blast at Polar Bear Plunge
the water itself, but other than that, it was just freezing,� Ryan Marks, a sophomore
Sports Studies major, commented afterward.
Many of the students who attended the Polar Bear Plunge were first-time jump-
ers. It was exhilarating,� said Danny Franch, a sophomore Middle Grades
Education major. This is the first time I did it. Last year it was warmer, and I
chickened out, so this year I decided I had to do it.�
A rewarding buffet of sweet treats and hot foods awaited the jumpers once
they dried off. In addition, every student who dared to jump received an
I Took the Plunge!� t-shirt. Chelsea Williams, a freshman Nursing major,
was one of many standing in line for free food and sporting her Polar Bear
Plunge shirt. Williams said, It gave me a really big rush, and it was great. Im
glad I did it instead of bailing.�
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n recent years, ~Iwitter has surpassed Facebook and virtually every
other form of social media in terms of popularity. Limited to just
m_180 characters, users are able to express their thoughts, emotions,
and day-to-day activities in a concise and (hopefully entertaining) fash-
ion. As with any modern site, individuals with Twitter accounts are al-
ways finding new and creative ways to use the site. One of the latest
trends, the so-called anon� accounts, have taken ECUs Twitter users
by storm. Without revealing their true identities, some ECU students (as
well as a few faculty members) are taking advantage of the anonymity
and tweeting about their experiences on and off campus"hilarity often
ensues. Some of the most popular accounts include @ECUSquirrels, @
ECUmeangirls, @ECUProfessor, and @ECUBusDriver.
For me, having an anon account has been very educational,� said @
ECUProfessor. It has allowed me to learn a lot about East Carolinas
student culture, which helps me to feel more personally connected to
the students and makes it easier for me to understand their lives outside
of class. Those interactions would be riskier without an anon account
because it would blur the lines between my professional and personal life.
All that aside, its just entertaining to post a really funny tweet.�
For @ClassyECUgirl, creating an anon account was more about free-
dom of expression. I made an account because it gives me the freedom
to tweet about whatever I want. Plus, its also made me a lot more outgo-
ing. 've met so many people through having an anon account, and most
of them are now good friends of mine!�
Regardless of why people create anon accounts, the phenomenon theyve
created is certainly noteworthy. For the time being, theyre the it� thing on
~Twitter"sharing their daily experiences at ECU without sharing their face,
and it doesnt look like its a trend that'll be ending anytime soon.
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of your alarm clock wakes you up, you hear
it: the sound of rain hitting your window
pane. You have to make one of the toughest deci-
sions of your college life. Should you go to class and
deal with the rain? Or should you just stay in today�
~and possibly miss important information?
That question is one that ECU freshmen have to make
not long after arriving in Greenville, because August is
the rainiest month, according to The Weather Chan-
nel. On average, Greenville receives about 50 inches of
rain per year. Although the percentage of rainy days is
about 30%, ECU students feel like its more. It rains.
A lot. No, I lied. It monsoons a lot,� said Ali Rothbart,
a sophomore psychology major.
One of the special quirks of Greenville rain is its ability
to show up out of nowhere. Its a typical thing to go to
class and its super sunny, then after class itll be pour-
ing,� said Mandy Bridgers, a sophomore English major.
Students have a variety of ways to deal with the rain.
Some students decide that they dont want to mess
with the rain and stay at home, unless they absolutely
have to go to class that day. Many students brought
rain jackets and boots with them to college from home
after experiencing their first semester in Greenville.
One of the ways that students prepare for the rain be-
fore leaving home is to get all of their rain parapher-
nalia. I grab my rain boots and rain jacket,� said Jess
Crawley, a junior English major. Jess also said that she
doesnt wear long jeans because they'll drag in puddles
and stay damp for the rest of the day. I only wear
skinny jeans,� she said.
Many students joke that ECU stands for Everyone
Carries Umbrellas, and this seems to be true when
looking around campus on a rainy day. Variously col-
ored and patterned umbrellas and rain boots dot cam-
pus, adding color to an ordinarily gray day.
Rain can create a hassle for girls hairstyles as well.
Some people who normally straighten their hair every
day will forego that on rainy days, especially if their hair
is prone to frizz when it gets wet. Buns and ponytails are
a common sight on rainy days. T'll put my hair up and
make sure I wear clothes I dont mind getting wet, like
something cotton. Also I put on shoes I dont mind get-
ting wet, like my rain boots,� said Heather Batchelder, a
Junior anthropology and psychology double major.
Whether you live on or off campus, you will have to
slog through the rain to get to class. My first thought
is ~I hope its not cold or raining too hard, because I
have to walk ten minutes to the English building. I try
to think of what I can wear that wont be completely
soaked by the end of the day,� said Tess Gardner, a
senior English major.
Even if students dont have to deal with the rain
physically, it can still have an effect on them. The
sound of rain is considered a white noise,� which
means it blocks many sounds, and relaxes your
mind. ~The cloud-covered sky creates a dark, sleepy
environment. I normally do nothing because rain
dampens my mood, always. It makes me want to
sleep more,� said Ali Rothbart.
Certain spots around campus are more affected by
rain than others. If your shoes dont have any traction
on the soles, its best to walk around any spots on cam-
pus paved with bricks. Although they are an attractive
addition to campus, theyre very slippery once they
get wet. On any given rainy day, you can see countless
people slip and slide on the brick sidewalks outside of
Joyner library and the Bate building
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of the campus, and I liked the atmosphere,� said Prunka, a junior communica-
tion and economics double major.
Originally, he came to ECU as a chemistry major who planned to go to dental school. I
took my first econ class and realized I was in love with it,� he said. I decided to drop my
desire to become a dentist and pursue my dream of being a sportswriter.�
In his first semester through a group assignment, Michael met Caitlin Melton.
Melton was also a first year student who was majoring in exercise physiology and
pursuing her dream of becoming a physical therapist. I was drawn to ECU mainly
because of the opportunities that the Honors College scholarship offered me,� said
Melton. I know that this is the perfect place for me, especially because of the people
Ive met like my boyfriend.�
The same goes for Prunka. ECU is the best fit because of the connections Ive
made, people Ive met and the things Ive learned not only in the classroom, but
about myself and what I want to spend my life doing and who with,� he said. Im
pretty sure Ive already found the girl Im going to marry and spend my life with.�
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munication, wanted a Southern school. It was far from New Jersey,�
said Leopard. I didnt apply anywhere in-state at all.� For her, ECU seemed
like the perfect fit for her. It looked like a very academic school, they had my
major, and they had a good platform for it,� she said.
Leopard is doing what some out-of-state students do: applying for residency. I al-
ready have my entire lease for next year at The Landing,� she said. Im getting
residency here so that tuition costs will go down in my junior and senior years. Being
an independent college student, I definitely need the lowest tuition cost possible.�
~Tuition isnt the only reason for her move. I love North Carolina. Its so much cleaner
than Jersey,� she said. Ive known I wanted to go down South for the last ten years, so
when I finally toured, I figured it had my entire little checklist. Its the place I want to be.�
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Companionship, above: Michael Prunka and Caitlin Melton; Melissa Leopard gives a
thumbs up for the camera.
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when describing Danielle Martins accom-
plished college career. While many students
seek to earn a grade and get out, Danielle has spent
her four years participating in prestigious internships,
conducting extensive laboratory research, and actively
volunteering in the community. Over the course of her
time at ECU, Danielle has proved herself to be a hum-
ble, service-oriented citizen and a leader in the realm
of biology and medicine.
A Greenville native, Danielle had already earned
a place for herself in ECUs Honors College upon
graduating from high school in 2009. She was in-
ducted into the Honors College as an EC Scholar, a
prestigious scholarship award given on the basis of
excellence in the classroom, leadership in her school
and in her community, and outstanding character.
However, her high school achievements were only
the beginning of her ambitious journey. After her
first semester of her freshman year, Danielle had
achieved the Chancellors List for the fall semester
and was awarded the Phi Kappa Phi Outstanding
First Year Student Award.
One of Danielles most impressive academic ac-
complishments has been her continued work as a
Research Technician in the Department of Physiol-
ogy at the Brody School of Medicine. Since 2010,
Danielle has been spending 25-40 hours per week
studying the molecular, cellular, and functional
mechanisms that underlie aberrant vascular smooth
muscle growth with Dr. Tullis. With Dr. Tullis, she
has co-authored four papers, presented at ECUs
Research & Creative Achievement Week three years
in a row, and received an undergraduate research
grant to fund her current research.
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Outside of the classroom, her role as an EC Scholar
has allowed her to make changes to improve the
quality of ECUs campus life, especially within the
Honors College. [Being an EC Scholar] has really
defined my time at ECU,� said Danielle. Pve been
involved in organizing lots of service projects, and
the mentors that I have met through the program
have been some of my closest and strongest men-
tors.� Being an EC Scholar, Danielle actively vol-
unteers in the community with other EC Scholars
and collaborates with them to create positive change
within the Honors College. Through EC Schol-
ars, specifically through being on the EC Scholars
Roundtable, I have been very involved in acting as a
leader for my class. With that I really learned how to
speak and not only represent my class but younger
groups as well. I feel like they have prepared me to
go into a larger arena and be a leader and represent
others,� said Danielle.
Danielle is currently an active volunteer and an Un-
dergraduate Liaison for the Sunday Fountain Clinic,
a clinic which provides acute primary care for the
rural community of Grimesland, NC. She spends
much of her time recruiting and scheduling under-
graduate volunteers, assisting with patient triage,
and interpreting Spanish. For me, public service is
less about one time acts of devotion of service as it is
a long term dedication,� said Danielle.
A Multidisciplinary Studies major with a concentra-
tion in neuroscience, Danielle will graduate in May
with a 3.96 G.PA. and will attend UNC-Chapel
Hills School of Medicine in the fall. Its too early
right now to say what field m definitely going to
end up with, but I know that I want to be involved
with children in some way,� said Danielle. I see
myself pulling my interest in developmental and au-
tism disorders into my career. I'd like to do some sort
of research.� Danielle will proudly represent ECU
as she continues to blaze a trail through medicine.
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n March 27, students of all different ages, back-
grounds, and sectors of campus piled into Hendrix
Theatre to celebrate Holi Festival. One of the major
fun-filled festivals of India, The Festival of Colors� is celebrated
annually on a full moon day in the month of Phalgun (March).
Everyone comes out to celebrate Holi by feasting and spraying
color on one another. The festival marks the end of winter gloom
and rejoices in the bloom of springtime.
Before the festival was to officially begin, Anusha Penumarti, an
ambitious and friendly graduate student obtaining her PhD in
Pharmacology and Toxicology, stood at the podium in Hendrix
Theatre to educate ECU students on the history and significance
of Hol. Anusha explained that various legends are associated
with Holi. One of the most famous legends associated with Holi
is the legend of Holika and Prahalad. The legend has it that a
demon king named King Hiranyakashyap once ordered everyone
in his kingdom to worship him. All but his own son obeyed him.
Hiranyakashyap was furious with his son and wanted him killed,
so he asked Prahalads sister Holika to go into a raging fire with
Prahalad on her lap. Possessing a boon that made her immune to
fire, Holika would not be killed. However, when Holika entered
the fire with her brother, she died because her power only worked
when she entered the fire alone, and Prahalad survived due to his
extreme devotion to the Lord Naarayana.
Anusha described the biological and social significance of Holi
Festival. Spring has historically been allergy season, so the col-
orful powders used at Holi contain natural medicinal properties
when applied to the skin. Holi is also has a powerful way of bring-
ing everyone together just to have fun"the rich and poor, the
young and the old. Communities cook giant feasts, invite rela-
tives, offer prayers, and partake in dancing. No matter what their
background 1s, all of us spray colors on each other for Holi,� said
Anusha. It represents unity.�
ECUs celebration of Holi Festival attracted new participants and
old. Kelsey Grimes, a junior Psychology major and an R.A., said,
T came last year, and I had a lot of fun because I got to throw
colored power at my residents.� Kelsey, along with other ECU
students, gathered near Ledonia Wright Cultural Center for a free
feast� and a chance to throw colored powder at other students.
It was a lot of fun,� said Leela Goel, a freshman Biomedical
Engineering major. It was just like the celebrations at home,
so Pm glad they had it.� Others agreed that ECUs Holi Festi-
val was a fun and enlightening cultural experience. I thought it
was a beautiful expression of joy and color,� said Alex Podolski, a
freshman Biomedical Engineering major. Its a fun way to be in-
troduced to Indian culture.� Humorously, Sarah Judy, a freshman
Biology major, commented, I think my mucus will be rainbow-
colored for the next month.�
Holi Festival touches all who share in the celebration, and ECUs
version of Holi was no exception. ~The joyful festival is expected
to grow because of the positive impact it has on uniting ECU stu-
dents. In years to come, pirates of all majors and subgroups will
be wishing one another a Happy Holi!� Hol
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\he Spring Festival brought many Pirates
to North Recreational Complex in late
March. It was a beautiful day filled with
games, prizes, sun and the best of all: music. On a
huge stage in the middle of everything was where
the main event took place" Battle of the Bands.
The four competitors were The Copper Tones, In-
ertia, Myself And I, and Days In May. Not only
were they competing, they were also the main
source of entertainment during the Spring Fes-
tival. They gathered a large crowd throughout
_ the day and offered a diverse selection of music.
P The Copper ~Tones and Inertia have reggae-like
p sounds, whereas Days in May and Myself And I
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mthe performance. The sun was out and the
games were fun, but the icing on the cake was the
concert. Its cool to see the local bands participating
in ECU events.�
Three of the bands are based in Greenville and
Days in May is from Wilmington, NC. The Copper
Tones are all students at ECU. Were all originally
from New Jersey, but we met at East Carolina,� said
Greg DAmico, who plays keys-and sings vocals for
The Copper ~Tones. We live at Copper Beech and
thats where we got our name from. Our first show
was actually last years Battle of the Bands.�
Some people came to the Spring Festival for the
games and some came just to support their friends
in the participating bands. In the end though, the
music and friendly competition of the Battle of the
Bands made the day much more enjoyable.
MADELINE INTERDONATO/WRITER
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Rock and roll: Will Gann, Jean Gillece and Greg DAmico
compete as the Copper Tones for the Battle of the Bands.
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more stressful for ECU Pirates, Barefoot
on the Mall provides the perfect opportu-
nity to relax and be entertained. ~This year marked
the 34th Annual Barefoot on the Mall, and the line-
up of events and activities were better than ever.
Barefoot kicked off at 2:00pm with a giant obstacle
course, Jousting, food, and a showcase of ECUs di-
verse clubs and organizations. Students flocked to
decorated tables across the Mall to pick up freebies
and collect some information, while Motor Mouth
Mike broke the ice on stage with his comedic banter
and high energy. Student Activities Boards Battle
of the Bands� winner Copper ~Tones rocked the
stage at 3:00pm, and Southern California native
Brett Young followed with songs from his new CD
and his version of cover songs such as Heartless.�
Chris ~Thaxton, a freshman Biology and Chemistry
double major, stretched out on the Mall with some
friends to listen to Bretts newest songs. It was nice
getting to relax and hang out with friends,� said
Chris. I enjoyed listening to Brett Young. I wish I
could have stayed longer.�
The Perfect Pre-exam Event
~To end the days events, Lauren Alaina, runner up of
American Idols tenth season, stepped onto the stage
with a smile and her bubbly spirit. Pirates crowded
around the stage to capture up-close pictures of Lau-
ren as she sang songs from her hit album, Wildflower.
After serenading the ECU campus, Alaina stayed after
the show to pose with pirates for pictures.
Erik Anderson, a junior Geology major, commented
that the best part of Barefoot on the Mall was goofing
around with friends. The inflatable gladiator arena
was my favorite part because I got to beat people up
with giant cushiony Bo stafls,� said Erik.
As in previous years, Barefoot on the Mall went
above and beyond to provide pirates with a day of
stress-free fun. By recharging, relaxing, and recon-
necting with friends at Barefoot on the Mall, ECU
students can go into calmly and confidently into the
semesters final exams.
ERIKA DIETRICK/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
Kick your shoes off: Students enjoy activities at Barefoot;
Brett Young performed at Barefoot on the Mall before
Lauren Alaina came on stage.
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Miss. NC 2012 is passionate about being a pirate
any pirates may know her as Miss North
Carolina 2012, but few students fully recog-
aize the impact she has made on the ECU
community, her hometown Garner, and the country as.a
whole. From the stage of Miss America to the classrooms
of Fletcher Music Center, Arlie Honeycutt represents Pi-
rate Nation with her musical ability, her academic excel-
lence, and her down-to-earth personality,
Before becoming Miss North Carolina, Arlie com-
peted in local pageants as a teen. She originally had
an art center platform, which drove her to start a
theatre camp in her hometown. With this platform,
she helped raise over $12,000 so that other children
may have the opportunity to participate in summer
theatre camps. This was just the beginning of what
would become a long journey of service to her peers.
Arlies big dreams really began to take root when she
arrived at ECU in 2010. She immediately decided to
join the ECU Ambassadors and quickly realized how
many ways there were to give back to the community.
With a new focus on volunteerism, Arlie dove into the
service projects offered by ECU Ambassadors with
an unparalleled enthusiasm. Within a year, she was
elected as the ECU Ambassadors Fundraising and
Marketing Chair for the Special Populations Prom.
Passionate and driven, Arlie planned a spectacular
prom for those who otherwise would not get to enjoy
that special, milestone dance.
Arlies efforts did not go unnoticed. She developed a
platform that better enveloped her newfound focus
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spiring One Person to Volunteer at a Time.� With
on volunteerism, called The Domino Effect
her new platform and her continued work with
ECU Ambassadors, Arlie became Miss Kinston-
Lenoir County at the age of 19. She continued to
prepare tirelessly for the next big step: competing
for a chance to be Miss North Carolina.
The Arlie that competed in pageants as a teenager
was not the same Arlie preparing to represent North
Carolina. The once quiet teenager rapidly blossomed
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Carolina. The once quiet teenager rapidly blossomed
into a young woman of confidence. In high school,
| had been kind of shy. When | got to ECU, my goal
was just to introduce myself to just as many people
as possible,� Arlie said, mentioning that being an ECU
pirate made it easy to be outgoing and step out of
her comfort zone. Her newborn confidence gave her
the push she needed to show the world that she rep-
resented the four points of the Miss America crown:
service, scholarship, success, and style. She went on
Arle went on to win a non-finalist talent award at
this years Miss America pageant, and since the
pageant, she has continued to be involved in the
community, especially the ECU community. Be-
sides being a member of ECU Ambassadors, Arlie
is also a member of Student National Association of
Teachers of Singing (SNATS), the ECU Magnolia
Belles, and the Chamber Singers. She is especially
passionate about singing. Music is huge in my life.
Pm singing 24/7. I love being part of the chambers
because I get to sing all of this wonderful classic mu-
sic. Then, I get to go to Magnolia Bells and sing Justin
Bieber, country music, and pop music,� said Arlie.
Even though Arlie is amazingly talented, she is also
down-to-earth and completely defies the stereotypes
about pageant contestants. Not one to constantly
over-accessorize, Arlie says, When Im going to the
grocery store or the gym, I look like Im going to
the grocery store or the gym. Im not all dressed up.�
She is kind and ambitious, intelligent and fun-loving.
Her mission is to give back to her peers, her school,
her hometown, and to inspire others to do the same.
T dont know what my ECU legacy will be,� Arlie
said, but I hope that I get as many future pirates as
possible to be jazzed up about going here as I can.�
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more than fifty years. ~The chapters philanthropy is
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funds play therapy for terminally ill children. The
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healthcare professionals providing
them with the resources they need
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MSA and MAPS are pre-medicine student
organizations that work in conjunction
with one another on campus. As a mem-
ber of AMSA/MAPS, students have the opportu-
nity to receive study material for the MCAT, par-
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information from healthcare professionals. Alexis
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preparing for a career in healthcare. Students
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we aim to help build the healthcare professionals-in-
training by providing them with the resources they
need on the campus of ECU.� Noteworthy events
of this year include cooking at the Ronald McDon-
ald House, volunteering at Victory Junction Camp,
and hosting a medical school Q&A panel. The
AMSA executive board includes President Neema
Dave, Vice President Dina Mosabbeh, Secretary
Alexandra Caldwell, and Treasurer Maidah Atta.
The MAPS executive board includes President
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Secretary Alexis Washington, and Treasurer Ashley
Hardey. The AMSA/MAPS Volunteer Coordina-
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Chair is Joshua Pyant.
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quality health care. Laid-back but ambitious,
the organization attends an annual state lead-
ership conference every spring and returns to
ECU with gold, silver, and bronze. HOSA also
hosts guest speakers, provides health-related
volunteer opportunities, and offers a sup-
port network for highly motivated and com-
passionate individuals. Gina Bailey, a senior
Nursing major and the president of HOSA,
encourages all students with health-related
career aspirations to join HOSA. The best
part about being a HOSA member is getting
to collaborate with students who are in dif-
ferent health-related majors, and getting to
learn more about my field, as well as other
health care fields I will be working with on a
professional level one day.� HOSA provides
leadership and career development through
volunteerism and collaboration with a di-
verse group of peers.
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riting a letter is as simple act. By writ-
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Friday, the members of ECU Writes are
making a difference in a child's life. ECU Writes
pairs ECU students with Pitt County elementary
school students to be pen pals. Through the pen
pal program, elementary school students may im-
prove their writing and reading skills, while ECU
students can gain volunteer hours. Maggie Mullis,
a freshman Music Education major, participated in
the program during the Fall 2012 semester. My
roommate told me about ECU Writes last semester,
and | thought it sounded like a great opportunity,
especially since | am interested in education,� said
Maggie. The letters | got were so sweet"I even
hung them up in my room! | really liked the flexi-
bility of this club, but more importantly, | loved the
impact I could tell | had made on a young student.�
The ECU Writes coordinators are Marissa Johnson
and Maegan Gourley.
ERIKA DIETRICK/WRITER
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feels as if there are a million questions that need
to be answered. To make things harder, fresh-
men usually do not initially have a strong sup-
port group of peers at college. The P2P program
strives to ease the lives of thousands of freshmen
who feel lost, alone, or just confused while start-
ing college at ECU. Mentors are of sophomore,
junior, or senior status, and they meet with their
freshmen mentees at least twice a month. Men-
tors also answer any questions that their mentees
may have. Kendyl Williams, a junior Biology major
and a mentor in the program, says that its not
just the mentees who benefit from participating
in P2P. Students should join the P2P Mentoring
program because it is an opportunity to build a
connection between new students and current
students attending the university, said Kendyl.
Mentors involved with the program will gain
leadership skills and volunteer hours, as well as
communicate their knowledge and experiences
with the mentees.� The coordinator of the Pirate
to Pirate Mentoring Program is Hank Bowen.
ERIKA DIETRICK/WRITER
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ECU organization. FFD serves as a sup-
port group for young ladies at ECU who
are striving to go to medical school. They provide
volunteer and shadowing opportunities, host guest
speakers from the medical field, and prepare fe-
male students for a career in medicine. FFD also
helps their members meet medical school require-
ments and study for science exams.
Hannah Woolard, a freshman Public Health major
and a co-founder of FFD, stresses the importance
of empowering young women to achieve their
potential. As an organization at ECU, we strive
to engage in leadership and community activities
both in and out of the medical field,� said Hannah.
Most importantly, we want to empower young
girls to achieve greatness and become confident
leaders in medicine. FFD kicked off their first se-
mester as an approved organization by touring the
Robotics Laboratory at the East Carolina Heart
Institute. The executive board of Future Female
Doctors includes President Hannah Woolard, Vice
President Erika Dietrick, ~Treasurer Robyn Alston,
and Secretary Anna Lawrence.
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ounded in 2000, SALSA is an ECU organization that proudly
| embodies a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds, and en-
| courages unity between all ethnicities, especially Hispanics. The
purpose of SALSA is to spread Hispanic Awareness around ECUs cam-
pus and the surrounding community through the events they hold on
campus. Edgar ~Tinajero, a junior Public Health Major and the president
of SALSA, recognizes how important it is to have unification among His-
} panic students and the surrounding community. We acknowledge the
value of diversity and distinctiveness of the Latino/Hispanic community,
and recognize both the need for unity among Latino/Hispanic students
and a strong relationship among all undergraduates, graduates, faculty,
| stare~and community,� said Edgar. The executive board of SALSA in-
cludes President Edgar Tinajero, Vice President Lidia Ortega, Secretary
Ariana Rebaza, Treasurer/Fundraising Chair Jenny Ospina, Historian
Andromeda Flores, Service/Education Chairs Olivia Lamm and Jas-
mine Newkirk, and Dance Chairs Chrystal Reese and Penelope Suarez.
ERIKA DIETRICK/WRITER
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Motivating and Uplifting
Via Exercise
recently founded ECU student organization, MUVE aims to enrich
the lives of children and senior adults through exercise. Co-founders
LaBarron Burwell, a senior Health Fitness Specialist major, and Joshua
Epps, a senior Psychology major, recognized the positive impact that playing
sports and exercising can have on a persons total well-being and happiness.
Ambitious and dedicated to service, LaBarron and Joshua created a powerful
organization that sponsors events such as a Valentines Dance, a geriatric aerobic
exercise event, and an activities program for elementary school students. People
should join our organization to gain a greater experience in serving others,� said
LaBarron. The structure allows students to make an impact on the community
through promoting wellness in all dimensions: physical, mental, social, spiritual,
environment and intellectual. I feel MUVE is important because of the purpose
and genuine commitment to serving the community.� The executive board of
MUVE includes President LaBarron Burwell, Vice President Joshua Epps, Sec-
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hild Life is one of the smallest
and least advertised majors on
campus. The close knit group of
students who work in the field banded
together to form the Child Life Student
Association in order to create a sense
of family and raise awareness. We re-
ally try to raise awareness of the impor-
tance of child life specialists,� said se-
nior Brittnee Page. The students in the
major all have a mutual experience of
people not being familiar with what our
education focuses on, let alone our role
in hospital settings. So we really focus
our efforts on getting information out
to campus and the community.�
This year the group had the pleasure
of raising enough money to provide
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Association
the Brody School of Medicine with
an iPad for its Hematology/Oncol-
ogy department. Technology like
that is a fantastic tool for the clinic
to have access too, as well as child
life specialists.�
Above all else, the Child Life Stu-
dent Association provides a great
pathway for communication with-
in the major. Students come to the
meetings with a bunch of questions
about progression through the ma-
jor, and they are always able to get
answers and support so that they
are successful in their endeavors.�
ERIKA DIETRICK/WRITER
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ilent Pirates is one of the newest addi-
tions to the diverse collection of clubs
and organizations at ECU, but they are
already making sure that their efforts leave
a lasting impact on campus. Approved in
the spring of 2012, Silent Pirates is a group
formed by Junior Lindsay Dozier and Senior
Hillary Pearce aimed at representing Deaf
and hard of hearing students, as well as stu-
dents interested in the Deaf culture and sign
language. The organizations main goal is to
provide a place for interested students to
meet, learn, and raise awareness about Deaf
culture and sign language,� said co-Vice
President Hillary Pearce.
Silent Pirates first year was a successful
one, with the group holding a silent social
fundraiser at Mellow Mushroom during the
spring semester, as well as raising aware-
ness at Barefoot on the Mall. A portion of the
proceeds raised during the fundraiser went
to Hope of Hearing, an organization that col-
lects and refurbishes hearing aids for indi-
viduals who cannot afford them. The group
also volunteered with the Ronald McDonald
House and Special Olympics during the 2012-
2013 school year.
More than anything, Silent Pirates is important
to the ECU community because they represent a
group that often gets little attention. Senior Hill-
ary Pearce hopes that Silent Pirates will be able
to make significant, enduring changes on cam-
pus through the clubs work. I'd personally like
to get ECU to change their policy on ASL from
an elective course to a second language course.�
With a solid first year of accomplishments, Silent
Pirates is sure to continue making a positive im-
pact in the years to come at ECU.
SARAH BURKE/WRITER
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on track academically
anaging a full course load alone is a dif-
ficult task for most students. Factor in a
part-time job and all of the out-of-class
time required for most courses, and it becomes a
miracle that students manage to get any sleep at all.
Luckily, ECU students have adopted survival� skills
to get them through and help them pass their classes.
The most important thing for making it through the
daily grind of lectures and studying is time manage-
ment,� said sophomore Exercise Physiology major Jor-
dan Griffin. Time management is really so important
when it comes to studying because you need to be able
to split study time between all classes so that you dont
end up cramming the night before a test.� Of course.
in order to better manage time and study effectively,
students must learn what helps them best. I make
notecards,� said freshman Nursing major Kimberly
Miskow. Im a visual learner, and I have a really short
attention span, so flashcards are perfect.�
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ogy major Denay Hayden, said that where students
study is just as important as how they study. Having
a clean and stress free environment really helps me
work better. Also, I try and turn off all my electronic
devices so that I can focus on what Im doing.� Her
classmate, freshman Hospitality Management ma-
jor Megan Woodlief, agreed with her. I have to get
away from other people to focus on my studies.�
Being able to stay focused is only part of the equa-
tion when it comes to surviving classes though. Stay-
ing relaxed is also just as important. Ill reward
myself with something I enjoy doing after Ive got-
ten a few assignments and some research done. Af-
ter about an hour, Ill go back working again,� said
freshman Nursing major Katrina Samborski.
Regardless of how students study, whether they use
flashcards or set aside specific times to complete the
work, what remains important is that they actually
get it done. By finding what works best for them in-
dividually, students are able to survive their courses
and keep everything under control.
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riginal glazed, chocolate iced cream filled, or powdered;
what is your favorite Krispy Kreme doughnut? Whatever it
may be, all Krispy Kreme doughnuts are made possible by
one man, James Morgan. James Morgan is the President and CEO of
the Krispy Kreme Corporation.
He visited ECU on Tuesday February 19th to focus on a different per-
ception of success. Wright Auditorium was filled with students and
people eager to learn more as Mr. Morgan proudly took the stage. His
speech was about pursuing a passion while doing what you love. He
wanted to encourage students to build a life not a resume.� James
told stories about his past, many that students could relate to. He was
proof that hard work, faith, and a love for what you do, will get you
to where you want to go. Repeatedly he said, Do not chase someone
elses vision of life for you.�
Morgan focused on ten different personal keys that he lives by; the
first being to simply pursue your passion and find what you love. Also,
you must learn that success is measured by who you are, not what you
do. When asked about Morgans speech business major Grant Greg-
ory said, My favorite part of his speech was when he talked about
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Students left feeling more enthusiastic and. ready to pursue their goals
even more intently. Other keys were to focus on relationships and not
let technology get in the way of them. Although technology is so won-
derfully advanced, we cannot let it control our lives. Morgan finished
with, ~Never move forward at the expense of your faith and family.�
He stressed this being the most important point, giving personal sto-
ries that have happened over the years. James speech really opened the
minds of those listening. His face lit up when he was reciting his compa-
nys mission: ~To touch and enhance lives through the joy that is Krispy
Kreme.� Morgan is the epitome of leadership without an iron fist but
rather compassion for his company and employees.
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
MEREDITH BAKER/PHOTO
Pretty sweet: James H Morgan speaks to students about running a successful bussiness.
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have you ever told yourself this? This decision
although satisfying to your wants at the time,
can ultimately dig yourself into a deep hole. Why do
we procrastinate? What is the science behind it all?
As humans, we have a tendency to over or underesti-
mate our ability to get work done on time. Meaning,
we do not fully grasp the idea of how good we could
potentially feel if the assignment was done early.
What a concept! So the longer we college students
put something off, the better we will feel later, Imag-
ine yourself, completing the assignment and receiv-
ing it back with a good grade in big red letters. This
is a process known as temporal discounting, Moti-
vations to finish something and reward significance
directly correlate with one another.
You are sitting in your room on a ~Tuesday night; all
of your homework is completed and all you have left
to do is study for a test you have in the morning. You
look up and you see the most beautiful thing staring "
back at you, the ~.V. You are now in a dilemma...
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of yourself? Or turn on the T:V., grab a bag of chips,
and satisfy an immediate want that will last an hour?
Your brain is now going back and forth, contemplat-
ing which choice is better and which option will be
most rewarding. WHAT ARE YOU TO DO?? One
option is the Pomodoro ~Technique. First, start out
by setting a timer for, say, twenty-five minutes. When
the timer goes off, do an activity of your choice for
five minutes. It may be eating a snack, texting, what-
_ ever. After this five minutes, set the timer again, but
this time for thirty minutes. Repeat this process until
you finish your assignment or task. Another option
to avoid procrastination is to simply get rid of the
obstacles that keep you from doing what you should
be doing, ~That text message or phone call can surely
wait until later. Overall, procrastination is inevitable,
but with that same thought, it can be overcome.
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
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rehabilitation studies major, faces the consequences of
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Pirate Nation
eet students Eric Green and Java Re-
monde. ~These two seniors are fraternity
brothers that exemplify dedication to
receiving their education, while maintaining an active
social life. Eric Green from Raleigh, NC, is pursuing
a degree in Business Administration with a concentra-
tion in Accounting. Green plans on obtaining a Mas-
ters Degree here at ECU, while working an entry-level
position in Greenville. Over the course of his under-
graduate career, he felt as though he has accomplished
a great deal. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fra-
ternity, Inc., where he has led numerous service proj-
ects, as well as leadership positions.
Eric co-founded two organizations here at ECU: Col-
legiate 100 and National Association of Black Accoun-
tants (NABA). Recently, Eric was elected Student Body
~Treasurer for SGA. Eric has also been named an Elite
Pirate and awarded Greek Man of the Year. I believe
my favorite moment at ECU is when I met my first
roommate, Farman Usman,� Green says. ~The reason
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he says this is because it taught him to never judge a
book by its cover. Although Farman was very different
from Eric physically, they had a similar mindset; their
personalities meshed well and they are still friends to-
day. When asked about what he loved about ECU, Eric
says, I love the fact you can go practically anywhere in
the country and see someone in ECU paraphernalia.�
Meet Dioval Angelo Balagtas Remonde, better
known as Java. Java is from the small town of Roa-
noke Rapids, NC. He is currently studying Biology
and has aspirations of attending medical school.
One thing I can say before I leave ECU is that |
have pursued a multifaceted array of interests,�
Remonde says. He was a part of a hip-hop dance
team, conducted research in neurological sciences,
held leadership roles in several organizations. He
also served as a lead tutor for numerous semesters,
participated in a teaching assistantship, received
the Elite Pirate Award, volunteered in under-
served communities, became a member of Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and maintained a GPA
that will award him the title Summa Cum Laude
when he graduates.
Java hopes to have made an impact to at least one stu-
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dent, if not more, at ECU by showing them that it is
possible to have a social life while maintaining academ-
ic standards. He says that his best memory was Novem-
ber 30, 2012, the date of his probate where the newest
initiates of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. revealed
themselves. The crowds energy was astounding, and
coming into the Wright Auditorium filled with over a
thousand students, was just surreal,� says Remonde. It
was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Regard-
less of your background, race, ethnicity, or gender, you
always feel welcomed by the students throughout cam-
pus. ~The student unity that this university possesses 1s
one of the main reasons Java chose ECU to attend.
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
Word: Eric Green (left) & Dioval Remonde show their letters.
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Learn how to think
arriot College is the largest academic unit at East Carolina. With
fifteen departments and sixteen interdisciplinary programs, students
are able to learn in three different areas which include humanities,
social sciences, and natural sciences and mathematics. Students in the College
of Arts and Sciences participate heavily in Research and Creative Achievement
Week, which is sponsored by the Division of Research, and takes place annu-
ally during the second week of April. This year, undergraduate and graduate
students gave oral presentations and poster presentations in the Biomedical Sci-
ences, the Natural Sciences, the Social Sciences, and the Humanities. Harriot
College students also spend time volunteering in the community. These students
volunteer as judges and event coordinators during the schools annual Math Fair
and History Day, which targets local middle and high school students.
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A few of the natural science departments have undergraduate assistant pro-
grams. In these programs, students are trained to assist professors and graduate
teaching assistants in classes and labs, providing direct instructional assistance
and tutoring opportunities for their fellow students. Harriot College offers many
different ways to learn, including one-on-one tutoring sessions offered through
the Pirate Tutoring Center. Graduate assistants also offer supplemental instruc-
tion to first and second year students in foundations courses including biology,
chemistry, and physics.
Harriot College has begun to follow the course design of college algebra. Stu-
dents attend one fifty-minute lecture session each week, and then are required
to participate in the Pirate C.A.V.E. (College Algebra Virtual Environment) at
least three hours a week. C.A.V.E. goers complete all homework, quizzes, tests,
and final exams in the lab with the use of a web-based learning-and assessment
tool know as MyMathLab. As Dean of the Thomas Harriot College of Arts
and Sciences, I strive to continue to provide the best liberal arts education to
each and every student at ECU. Liberal arts are the basic, fundamental skills and
knowledge we need to live productive, meaningful lives. In accordance with the
states changing needs, the focus on performance and accountability have been
heightened as we strive for students to attain their educational goals,� said Dr.
Alan White, Dean of the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences. The
faculty is dedicated to ensuring students success as they work diligently in their
prospective fields of study.
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
CLIFF HOLLIS/ PHOTO COURTESY
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This biochemistry and chemistry major
Strives to leave her mark
eet Aparna Satsangi. This senior is de-
termined to succeed in every aspect of
life. Aparna is from Raleigh, NC and
has a double major in biochemistry and chemistry.
The reason why she loves ECU and chose to go here
is because of her love for the different opportuni-
ties given to students on campus and the feeling of
belonging. She plans to attend medical school in the
near future. Aparna should fascinate most students
because of her ability to multitask. It is never easy
to maintain school and extracurricular however,
Aparna chose to double major. Aparna never settled
for less than her best. She was the president of RHA
at Greene Hall, vice president of NSLS (leadership
society) and hosted ECUs first book drive. This
young woman has definitely left her mark on ECU
campus. When asked about her favorite moment
at ECU, Aparna talks about going to her first
homecoming game and loving the energy and ex-
citement coming from her fellow pirates. Aparna
hopes to be doctor which is a less common profes-
sion for women but hopefully starts to become a
trend. Its not what you are underneath. Its what
you do that defines you.� - Batman
CHRISTINA BODDIE/WRITER
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The tale behind one of
Campus's most
legendary trademarks
anic seizes the hearts of students as they pass the pristine arches of terror;
never to be seen or heard from again. Now lets take a step back to reality.
Amongst the plethora of ECU traditions, the superstitions surrounding
the reconstructed Cupola have been kept throughout the years. Incoming fresh-
men have fallen victim to upperclassmen antics. Shortly following the beginning
of the semester, freshmen are taught not to even go near the cupola for fear of
not graduating on time. Although some students make light of its ~mythical pow-
ers, others take alternate ways to reach classes.
When asked about the Cupola, Senior Hospitality Management major, Annie
Snodgrass said, My first semester I didnt know about the ~curse, so I walked
under it. However, Im proud to say that I will be graduating in May without
failing a single class.� Unlike this student, there are several daredevils that would
take the risk of going through it knowingly.
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of its ~mystical powers, others take
alternate ways to reach classes.
Contrary to students beliefs, the Cupola is a harmless iconic structure that is a part
of what it means to be a pirate. Now lets take a moment to actually discuss the
facts about our beloved monument. There isnt much written history regarding the
Cupola; its design was based off a small structure on top of the Old Austin Complex.
The Old Austin Complex was originally the college of fine arts building and also
held offices. Years later it was then relocated and the original cupola was no more.
Similar to other universities architectural designs, the Cupola has its own distinct
features as well as names of students and faculty members engraved in the tiles sur-
rounding it. After diligent research it has still has not become clear where this rumor
began. ~That does not stop students however, from continuing the tradition that has
been around for over forty years. Where this superstition originated remains a mys-
tery, but you can always walk under it and risk the extra semester.
CHRISTINA BODY/WRITER
GARRETT CAMPBELL/PHOTO
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Mission: improve occupational healthcare
eet Morgan Brown, an Environmen-
tal Health major from Ramseur, NC.
Morgan loves being a pirate and the
fact that we are all one huge family. No matter
where you go, there is always a fellow pirate to strike
up a conversation with. After graduation, Morgan
plans on staying in Greenville and looking for a job
to begin her career. Since being at ECU, she has ac-
complished so much. Morgan felt like she was most
greatly impacted through studying aboard in Ire-
land last summer. This program was under the De-
partment of Health Education and promotion and
Morgan cherishes the experience. During her four
years at East Carolina, Morgan joined Phi Sigma Pi
National Honor Fraternity and served as a chair for
one semester and co-chair for three semesters, She
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also interned at the office of Environmental Health
and Safety for one year, served as a mentor in the
Pirate to Pirate Mentoring program and she was
selected to travel to the University of Alabama- Bir-
mingham this summer for the Environmental and
Occupational Safety and Health Institute sponsored
by the CDC and NIOSH. Morgan is highly antici-
pating the opportunity to work with this company.
Her favorite moment at ECU would have to be NC
State getting defeated at a high intensity football
game and believes herself to always be a pirate.
See this ground youve reached is sacred, tis here
you dont belong, for youve stepped into a nation
50,000 Pirates strong!�
CHRISTINA BODDIE/WRITER
MORGAN BROWN/PHOTO
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Up and Away
Art and design students take creativity to a new height
ow does one become a great artist or perhaps even the next Van
Gogh? Well there is no secret guide book on how to become great in
art or design but a person has to have ability. The school of art and
design starts students off with the basic foundation courses that consist of design
[ and I, drawing, or drawing observation. These courses serve as a stepping
stone for what concentration a student will pursue. A student could believe their
good in one area, but discover a passion for another concentration.
A concentration within the art major can be among these: animation /interac-
tive design, ceramics, graphic design, printmaking,
yainting/ drawing and more.
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After foundation courses when students have successfully passed, they can choose
a survey to take. This is usually dictated by scheduling which is always hectic.
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Some of the more popular courses to take are metals or illustration.
When asked about her favorite part of this project was, Senior Art Major Kayla
Blackley said, I was ecstatic this past semester when I was able to take wood
survey and it was so much fun!� After a student completes a minimum of three
surveys, they can now finally pursue a concentration. Students will then continue
with courses that follow that specific concentration to master their skills until
graduation.
The biggest challenge any art or design major faces is putting up a show of their
work such as an exhibit, presentation, or showcase. This, as anyone Can imagine,
requires great amount of time and demonstrates a students greatest passion.
Students are allowed to showcase whatever they choose versus having to com-
plete an assignment. Many students favor this because it shows full artistic ability
where they can even sell their artwork. These are all preparations for students to
potentially feature their talent eventually in a gallery or exhibit. The options are
limitless for these creative go getters.
CHRISTINA BODDIE/WRITER
CLIFF HOLLIS/ PHOTO
Amazing: College of Art and Design student Donald Martin III designed and built a
bronze sculpture for the student Memorial Garden in the center main campus.
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Evolution of a Student
James Keel shares his journey from high school through college
F Nhe journey through high school and college
can obviously be an adventure, but what ex-
actly goes on? Here is one mans tale of what
he did and how he dealt with it. Going into his fresh-
man year of high school, James Keel was unsure of
what the differences between middle school and high
school were. He did not know what to expect. He was
in a private school at the time, and at the end of the
school year he had the highest GPA, of everyone. If
I could do it all again,� James says, I would tell my-
self to stop being so stressed out.� As his sophomore
year began to play out, James was excited the he finally
got past that freshman� label, and he started making
some better friends. Nothing too significant happeried
that school year, though he says if he could go back, he
would have probably been bolder,
Now that James was a high school Junior, he began
getting tired of private school. A week into school
he got into an argument with the principal and ac-
tually transferred to public school. Best decision |
had made regarding my education,� says Keel. One
change he wishes he could make is to not have been
as nice, and to let as many people walk on him. Sac-
rifices were made and it was well worth it. Senior
year came and James was glad that it was his last
year. He was over the whole high school� thing,
and he ready to move onto something new.
Was there anything significant about your year?
This was the year that Keel finally learned to tell
If I could go back I
would tell myself not to be so concerned with what
people how he really felt.
other people thought,� says James.
Now comes the biggest moment, going into college.
Keel was scared to death; he would be seven hours
away from home and he did not really know any-
one. To keep himself busy, James applied for and got
a job at ECU Transit. He has been working there
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four years strong, and he still is today. Keel knew
that mistakes would occur, but he wishes he could
go back and tell himself to remain a business major
instead of switching to art. As James began to transi-
tion into a college sophomore, he began to mellow
out. He changed his group of friends and he was
overall a lot happier. A big decision he made was
when he switched to being a chemistry major be-
cause at the time he wanted to be a doctor.
What advice would you give yourself if you could
go back? Throughout the year, James learned that
confidence was key, and it was definitely a beneficial
attribute to have.
Going into his junior year, Keel was excited. He was
happy and content with his life, and he had some
really good friends and a lot of good memories.
He switched back to being a business major. James
worked hard and at time was stressed about school,
but he learned that for the most part you just have
to be happy. As an official college senior, Keel was
thrilled to know that he was graduating. He had just
turned twenty-one, having never received a drinking
ticket, and he could not wait to have a great year.
And he did. Later into the year James got promoted
at work and he was accepted into the MBA program
at ECU. He successfully made it through his college
career and he graduated with the honors, magna
cum laude. If I could go back, I would not change
anything, this is the year that defined me, and I like
the person I am,� says Keel.
WILLIAM FARRAR/WRITER
JAMES KEEL/ PHOTO COURTESY
Time line left to right: James Keel high school pho-
tos freshman through senior year; Freshman year at
ECU with Karringtyn Russell; Sophomore James in
front of ECU bus; Junior year of college with Dawn
Mas; James at graduation.
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her as Dany. Dany is a senior from Dallas, Texas studying
»~here at East Carolina University. She is majoring in Criminal
Justice as well as taking part in the Air Force ROTC program. ROTC
stands for Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and Dany loves every minute
of it. East Carolina is the place for her; she says, The people are the best.
Each pirate defines school spirit and makes the atmosphere around cam-
pus unlike anywhere else.� After graduation, Dany plans to commission
as a Second Lieutenant in the US. Air Force. In the United States Army
and Marine Corps, a second lieutenant typically commands a platoon-
size element (16 to 44 soldiers or Marines). Since being here at East
Carolina, I have greatly matured as a person and as a leader; taking all
of my past experiences and knowledge gained throughout my life. I have
made it a personal goal of mine to help teach and mentor those around
me. In particular, I have had a direct role in mentoring and fostering
leadership and teamwork with the underclassmen cadets who will later
become future officers in the military.� Although she has had many good
memories, Danys absolute favorite moment at ECU was joining the Air
Force ROTC. Dany says she has had the majority of her best memories,
best friends, and learned her greatest lessons through this program here
in the Air Force ROTC.
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t is Monday morning, you have an hour un-
til your first class, and you are still lying in
bed trying to make a tricky decision. To skip
or not to skip: that is the question. As studious
as skipping class can be, we all fall victim to lazi-
ness and days when the idea is simply irresistible.
That five more minutes� of sleep can be gone in
a flash, easily turning into forty-five minutes. This
is an issue a lot of students face.
On average, each class you attend is about twenty
dollars out of your total tuition. This is based on
hour-long classes, fifteen hours per week in a fifteen-
week semester. So lets do the math; if you miss a full
day of classes that is about three hours, which is sixty
dollars! You are not only losing that valuable infor-
mation lectured that day, but you are also losing your
parents precious hard-earned dollars. Sometimes
missing class in inevitable, in which case it would not
be considered skipping.� Freshman, political sci-
ence major, Aaron Caroon gave his words of advice
saying, I feel like you should always go to class but
under certain circumstances is it okay to do. Still,
skipping class frequently isnt good.�
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Rainy Days
The average college student skips thirteen classes
per semester; the tricky part now is a good excuse
to not receive yet another absence. Here are my
thoughts on three pretty bad excuses: ~I didn't re-
alize what day it was, ~my mom had a root canal
done and I wanted to be there for her, and finally,
~I have not eaten all day and figured that getting a
balanced meal in me was more important.� Why
pay all this money for a first class education and
not go to class? Advice to students who skip class
a lot: would you pay $50,000 for a really nice car
and leave it in the garage all year?� says Dr. Travis
Lewis, director for Student Safety and Services.
What is it this time? Car problems? Woke up late?
Could not find the classroom? Although it all
depends on the instructor, students will spend as
much time as they would have been in class learn-
ing, on coming up with an alibi for why they were
not in class. When you are lying in bed, tempted
to skip yet another class, dont think, just do.
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO & TENISHA MORRISON/PHOTO
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shaw and Jamal Roberts play cards in Fletcher Dorm; Leah
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right? Maybe not. ~Theatre is a collab-
orative form of fine art that uses live
performers to present the experience of a real or
imagined event in front of a live audience in a spe-
cific place. Dance is a type of art that generally in-
volves movement of the body, often rhythmic and to
the sound of music. Although these two fine arts are
relatively similar to each other, nothing can bring
the two closer together than East Carolinas School
of Theatre and Dance. This school is a sublet of the
ge of Fine Arts and Communication. Students
ym around the world come to North Carolina for
place in this school. It is strictly an undergradu-
ate program, but has all of the benefits of any other
school. The School of Theatre and Dance puts
on many plays, shows, and events throughout the
school year. Over the 2012-2013 school year, a pro-
duction of Cabaret, based off of the book by Chris-
topher Isherwood, was put on. ~The play premiered
on November 15, 2012. Mackenzie Bunch, fresh-
man Theatre major says, I enjoyed it, one of the
best shows I have seen by ECU.� This show proved
to be a big hit. ~To be in one of these productions, it
is not necessary to be a theatre maj dance ma-
outlooks that many peop!
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group for a performance; below, theatre students perform
in the production of Drowsy Chaperone.
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and you are enjoying your walk to class. You finally arrive at the Graham
building only to then realize that you have two weeks until finals! Whatever
will you do?! The word ~finals itself is accompanied by intimidation and stressful
thoughts. So, pirates, how should we keep sane during finals? The number one
way to pass all exams is, of course, to study. We are not just discussing the regular
sit in my room for an hour� or perhaps the in the library for days studying my
butt off� type of ordeal. Lets face it, studying is boring and it never seems to
end. So what can we do about this? Follow these tips and you are sure to pass
your exams with flying colors.
First off, figure out what is holding you back the most. Whether it is laziness, dis-
tractions, or simply not understanding the material, there is a solution for every-
thing. Once you have pinpointed your weakness, fix it! Not enough energy? Try
drinking coffee. Loud roommates? Go to the library. If there is one thing that
will keep you from succeeding, its if you completely stop trying. Another thing
to keep in mind during finals week is SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP! Did you know that
sleep-deprived people are said to drive only as well, if not worse, as those who
are legally impaired by alcohol? It is true; if you try to live off of Red Bull and
Starbucks for the entire finals week, you will not make it out alive. Aim for at
least eight hours of sleep each night. The more rested you are, the easier it will
be for you to comprehend and retain information. On top of sleeping regularly,
remember to eat well and stay hydrated. Also, do not forget to take some time
out for you to relax, go to the gym, and maybe enjoy a latte. Yes, the goal is to
finish the semester with good grades, but it is also important to maintain a good
mental health through this time of year. Go Pirates!
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LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
TENISHA MORRISON/PHOTO
Insanity: Kayla Crenshaw gets frustrated durring her study session.
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g the AT: Fletcher al Association of Schools of Music and
wa ater, the East Carolina American Music Therapy Association.
University School of Music has
This school has a variety of mu-
seen an extreme variety of talent. With 242 ack
sicians as well as vocal en-
undergraduate and - pps ~aan, this seadbles: Ticke conic bace
ipaattie offers degrees in sii education, mu- include Opera Theater, »
sic therapy, theory composition, and perfor- Chamber Singer
mance. Within these four areas there are spe- Univesity Choral
cific concentrations such as jazz studies, organ
performance, percussion jeksuteywoat-teCe Mm a} t-bele)
erformance, string performance, voice perfor-
P . SP fy P the past year, the
mance, wind performance and much more. The
Chamber Sing-
School of Music is fully accredited by the Nation-
ers, thirty-four to forty auditioned vocalists,
received an invitation to sing at the In-
ternational Choral Festival in Toledo,
( Spain. This gifted group of singers
was discovered on YouTube and
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| Singers will be performing at the
P ICF in the fall 2013. To add even
more flare to their art, the School
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live productions. When asked his
opinion of the School of Music, Chris
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the School of Theatre and Dance, is con-
stantly putting something on.� The School
of Musics productions are fabulous and defi-
nitely worth giving a listen to. We often hear es ;
the phrase ~music is life� and it holds true for
students pursuing this competitive degree.
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
n college, all deadlines seem to arrive at once. Every
student, at some point or another, has come up against
a random Wednesday night when they have multiple
tests to study for and at least one paper to write. The chal-
lenge of getting so much work done in a single night seems
impossible, but for many students, theres a solution"and
it is one that is quickly becoming all the hype.
~Typically used to treat ADHD, prescription Adderall is the
new recreational drug of choice for college students. Of
course, when the stress most students endure as a result of
their workload is factored in, it is easy to understand why
they seek out something that makes them more produc-
tive. An amphetamine, Adderall use has the potential to
become habit forming, and can cause side effects like ag-
gressive behavior, dizziness, vomiting, and jitteriness. Stu-
dents however, say that the risks are worth it. To me, it
seems safer than using something like caffeine pills,� said
one female student. Another student explained that he
doesnt see any harm in using it. Taking it doesnt really
do that much. It doesnt make you a genius or anything, It
just helps you focus a little more"makes the stuff you do
get done feel a little more rewarding.�
But the lure of Adderall goes beyond that temporary re-
ward"beyond the temporary euphoria that the pill can
cause. At the end of the day, obtaining it is far cheaper, far
All the Hype
easier, and has a far lesser stigma attached to it than do
other illegal drugs. I get it from my friends who have
prescriptions,� said one male student, its like three
pills for ten dollars. Pretty cheap, and I dont really see
it as illicit. Its not like 'm snorting cocaine.�
That sugma"that buying Adderall without a pre-
scription isnt illegal is completely wrong. Federal law
places possession of Adderall without a prescription
into the same category as cocaine and heroin. First
time offenders possessing between five and forty-
nine grams of the substance face a minimum sen-
tence of five years. For some, that may seem a lofty
price to pay for a little bit of added focusing ability.
For those that rely on the drug regularly however,
getting caught doesnt even seem like a threat. Am I
worried about being caught?� asked one female stu-
dent. Not really,� she said, I think its a trend thats
here to stay, especially since no one really views it
as taboo.� As there is an ever increasing amount of
students consuming the drug, the question then be-
comes, ~is it just a little pill or an unfair advantage?�
SARAH BURKE/WRITER
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pass it on to the students that I work with here at ECU
and most of us would not have become physicians
if it were not for ECU. I primarily am using my
degree to help patients with neurosurgical prob-
lems, but I and the other members of the Division
of Neurosurgery do teach medical students about
neurosurgery. We usually have 1-2 graduates from
the School of Medicine each year that choose to go
into neurosurgery as a specialty, so I am helping to
train the next generation of neurosurgeons.�
The evolution of this campus throughout the years
has been extraordinary,� Dr. Lee stated. ECU (es-
pecially the medical school and health science cam-
pus) is dramatically larger than when I was in school
here. We actually started medical school (the first 2
years) on the main campus and our anatomy lab was
a double wide trailer. The hospital had about 250
beds and now has almost 1000 beds.�
Although the campus may have evolved, and stu-
dents graduate in the spring and winter seasons,
one thing remains the same, the benevolence of the
ECU alumni to share their knowledge and expertise
with current members of the Pirate Nation.
DENISE BLACKSHIRE/WRITER
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alcolm X once said, Education is our pass-
port to the future, for tomorrow belongs to
the people who prepare for it today.� The
College of Education prepares students to eventually
open the minds of children who will one day lead this
country. The hard work of teachers often goes unap-
preciated and there are always controversies surround-
ing budget cuts and etc. However, these special students
gladly accept the challenge of educating young people.
The value of that one teacher who impacted you in
some way is what brought many of us to college in the
first place. After finishing the required coursework, Edu-
cation majors are now faced with the daunting task of
finding an internship at one of the schools in their area
of focus. Internships are not a time to slack off, because
it requires taking on the everyday responsibilities of an
actual teacher. This consists of grading tons of work,
attending meetings and creating lesson plans. Some stu-
dents cannot handle the pressure of the internship com-
bined with classes or the portfolio they have to complete
and occasionally have quit as a result. However, those
who struggled through it are successful and now look
forward to their future ahead. Shannon Murphy is
a senior who recently finished her internship and
has many positive comments to say about the expe-
rience. She said, My clinical teacher was amazing
and I admired her vision, time management, and
strategies.� Throughout the year, Shannon taught
10th-12th graders and prefers to work with 11th
graders in the future. When asked about her goals
after graduation as an educator, Shannon is opti-
mistic but says teaching positions are limited so its
sort of a competition to find a job. This is similar to
the challenge many recent college graduates faced
to obtain employment. One of the many benefits of
requiring this internship is that students gain expe-
rience in their senior year, as well as confidence in
their abilities to teach. Education is a powerful tool
that can inspire, motivate and nurture individuals
into achieving success in the real world.
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GPA. It is amazing how some numbers
can greatly affect your college career. e stu-
dents GPA is forever with them; it is what all
universities pay most attention to when. look-
ing over applications. Before the scale change,
ECU recognized any grade from one hundred
to ninety as an ~A, eighty nine to eighty as a ~B, "
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main reason for the scale change was SO that
GPAs, and grades i in general, could be more
specific and. to the actual point. In addition to
this, clarification of grades changed as well;
so instead of anA being equivalent to Excel-
lent� as it used to, an A now translates into
A chievernent substantially exceeds basic
course expectations.� Students may initially
be a little disgruntle about the entire situa-_
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be going anywhere.
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The College of Human Ecology offers a wide vari-
ety of degrees that will steal anyone's heart
he College of Human Ecology is made up of six distinct, but interre-
lated disciplines: Child Development and Family Relations, Criminal
Justice, Hospitality Leadership, Interior Design and Fashion Merchan-
dising, Nutrition Science, and Social Work. All of the curricular focus is on
serving people and communities, and the students of the COHE are challenged
to enrich lives and enhance communities. All of the students in this college are
required to participate in an internship. These internships can be anything from
working in resorts, hospitals, schools, major retailers, or federal law enforce-
ment agencies. Many of these students are hired before they graduate by the
company/agency where they are doing their internship. The College of Hu-
man Ecology would not be anything without the wonderful faculty that it has.
These faculty members are said to be pioneers� in their respective fields, and
their research and projects often lead to national recognition. Dr. Melani Duf-
frin (Nutrition Science) was recently recognized as a Distinguished Graduate
Faculty Mentor and her FoodMASTER program is a national model for using
food-based activities to teach science and math to children. Dr. Priti Desai (Child
Development and Family Relations) runs Camp WholeHeart- a summer camp
for children with congenital heart defects. She was recently awarded with the
Child Life Council's high honor and regularly publishes in both American and
Indian journals.
Many people are unaware that this college even exists. Several of the programs
are nearly as old as East Carolina University itself. It is the colleges goal to en-
sure that any current or prospective student who are interested in any one of the
possible majors has the ability to find and ultimately graduate with the College
of Human Ecology. For those people who are familiar with this college, they
know how fun it can be and how involved students get. Every year, the Apparel
and Interior Merchandising Organization put on a fashion show, which features
local boutiques, as well as designs by students from ECU's textile program. This
years theme was ~It was a Dream and had over 125 models walking the runway
at Rock Springs Center. The students plan, promote, and execute this event ev-
ery year all while preparing for final exams and semester projects. Another event
is the Steel Chef competition during Hospitality Week. Teams of Hospitality
and Nutrition Science students compete in this Iron Chef-like event. Teams are
given a secret ingredient and then must create at least two dishes in just under an
hour. ~The Criminal Justice department holds a highly-attended career fair each
spring featuring local, regional, and national agencies while students in Social
Work finish the semester with a diverse group of community outreach projects.
The College of Human Ecology is diverse in its programs offered and never has
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Students will never be up the creek without a paddle
thanks to the newly remodeled Pirate Tutoring Center
ave you ever found yourself reading for a
class a few days before the test and come
to the realization that you dont remem-
ber anything? Lets face it, for most of us the answer
is probably yes. But youre in luck! Around 5,000
students just like you have survived with a little help
from the ECU Pirate Tutoring Center (PTC).
The PTC was founded in February 2008 by Mrs.
Elizabeth Coghill. Because of the various services
offered, the PTC is unlike any other tutoring service
at universities in the state. When the Pirate ~Tutor-
ing center first started, we had. about 50 volunteer
tutors�, says Donna Davis, the Peer ~Tutor Coordina-
tor; Now we have 369 students who are volunteer-
ing their time towards this effort�. Before PTC, there
were no free tutoring services available to students;
students had to pay for any type of additional help.
Mrs. Coghill use to be an advisor, she worked with
undecided students who were struggling in their
classes along with other individuals. She founded the
PTC in order to fill the needs of students.
ECU Pirate Tutors are students who have done well
enough in a particular course to be qualified to help
their fellow students understand the material, all tutors
are trained and eventually become certified. ~These tu-
tors can relate because they had to deal with similar
challenges with the same professors. ~he Pirate ~Tutor-
ing Center is one of the most useful and frequently
used services offered by ECU. A total of 4,109 tutees
assisted in the academic school year 2010-2011,
a huge increase from the 2,344 students that were as-
sisted during the academic school year of 2008-2009,
the year in which it was founded.
The PTC offers more than just help with classes.
Students can schedule study skills appointments to
help find ways to study and time manage more ef-
fectively. The PTC offers tutoring by appointment,
specialized workshops such as test review session,
and outreach programs. Because of the huge suc-
cess of this program, the PTC has been given a new
location in the Old Cafeteria Complex, this was a
huge accomplishment for the program and for the
students who use it. The new center is outfitted with
flat screen TVs connected to iPads and there is no
shortage of whiteboards, the PTC is prepared to
handle more students and expand its program.
The ECU Pirate Tutoring Crew has an annual tra-
dition where each tutor signs an oar. This tradition
began with the first crew of tutors and is similar to
the Navy tradition of ~plankowner. A ~plankowner
is an individual that was part of the original crew
of a ship; they received a part of that ship in com-
memoration. The original tutoring crew received
a plankowner certificate; however, each year the
tutoring crew signs the oar, signifying another year
in which the PTC crew has helped a new set of stu-
dents navigate difficult classes.
There is no shame asking for help; there are thou-
sands of students who have benefitted from the ser-
vices offered by PTC. If youre struggling in a class
you're not alone and the PTC is always there.
MANEESH JEYAKUMAR/WRITER
AMANDA MUTIO/PHOTO
Group Shot above: The 2012 tutors pose at grande
opening of the center.
PTC/PHOTO
Ready for business: newly revised PTC.
ACADEMICS
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magine being in an incubator for the first month of
your life. Imagine walking into the first day of first
grade and being able to say you have undergone five
surgeries already. For D,J. Gregory, this is his reality. D,J.
Gregory is a 34-year old from Savannah, Georgia who
has cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy is a disease that causes
abnormal movements, tremors, unsteady gait, and loss
of coordination. Although Gregory was given so many
reasons to fall and call it quits, he managed to persevere
and now he has an amazing story to tell. Growing up us-
ing canes and other walking assistance, Gregory was a
carefree boy who loved sports. He was always interested
in basketball, football, baseball, you name it; but due to his
condition he was never able to participate.
Thinking he would never be able to play a sport, Gregory
was pleasantly surprised when he was introduced to the
game of golf: At just nine years old, he immediately fell
in love with the sport. He thrived on the fact that it was
a competitive sport he could be a part of: Gregory says,
My determination is often mistaken for stubbornness.� If
there was something he wanted to accomplish, he would
not settle for anything less than his goal. As Gregory con-
tinued to play golf, his passion for athletics led him to study
sports management at Springfield College.
D.J. Gregory: A Man with a Mission
He later graduated with his masters degree, and his
mind set on what he was going to achieve next. Greg-
ory had always dreamt of playing in the 2008 PGA
Tournament. ~Throughout the tournaments, players
were to putt on multiple courses throughout the state.
Gregory was determined to walk the entire length of
each golf course. Even players who were not disabled
had never attempted this feat.
With his cane and the occasional fall, he successfully
walked the entire 2008 PGA tournament. Since then,
Gregory has competed every year in this tournament
and hopes to continue this record. When he is not playing
golf; you can find DJ. visiting different communities and
organizations to talk about his journey. On November
13, 2012, DJ. Gregory came to ECUs own Mendenhall
Student Center. He gave an inspirational speech leaving
some students in tears. I am so glad I went to hear Mr.
Gregory speak, it has truly changed the way I look at cer-
tain things.� Students who heard him speak left forever
changed by the dynamic experience.
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
MARIKA MATHEW/PHOTO
Inspirational: D.J.Gregory tells his inpsiring story at
Mendenhall Student Center.
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t is easy to see the physical changes J.Y. Joyner
Library has gone through over the past nine de-
cades. Originally located in the Austin building,
and then Whichard, the library was moved to its cur-
rent location in the fifties. Joyner has gradually become
the largest library East of Raleigh and serves as a cen-
ter for research and learning for both ECU students
and communities throughout Eastern North Carolina.
The value of J.Y. Joyner Library can easily be mea-
sured in terms of resources. Bound volumes housed
in the stacks number close to 2 million. There are 250
computer workstations, 100 graduate study carrels,
and thirty-six group study rooms. University Archives
alone offers access to 6000 linear feet of material, and
the Special Collections Department has thousands of
rare books. Millions of dollars have been funneled
into the renovations of Joyner Library, and the most
recent, which occurred in the mid-nineties.
However, for students, J.Y. Joyner Library is far more
than a massive building with stacks on stacks on stacks
of books. It has, especially with the addition of areas
focused on group studying, become a place that is as
much about learning as it is about socializing. Granted,
there are no wild parties or overly loud conversations,
but as several students pointed out, Joyner is as much
about collaboration as it is about individual study. I
think its better to study in groups because having your
friends with you keeps you motivated and helps you
stay on task,� said Sophomore Kristen Zelnosky. But
students also believe that it is the resources offered by
Joyner that lend it to group work, especially in the Col-
laboration Learning Center. The resources Joyner
has definitely make it a social.place. My friends and I
can all work together in one convenient location,� said
Sophomore Laura Culbreath.
For more than eighty years, J.Y. Joyner Library
has served generations of East Carolina Universi-
ty students, and as the facility adapts to the chang-
ing technologies and strives to meet the needs of
incoming classes, it is sure to remain one of the
central, busiest locations on campus.
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lobby of Joyner Library in 1940.
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selection. The second semester was more of the building of the robot and about two
to three months of construction. How we built the robot was quite difficult as we had
to use a multitude of tools, such as band-saw, brake, demel tool, sockets, and etc. In
the construction we did not only want to make a winning robot, but one that future
ECU teams could use and build off of. ~The main design program was Solid-Works
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from this experience?
I gained a lot of team building experi-
ence, but I also gained an ability to see
a larger picture to map events and work
effectively. An added bonus was making
some good friends at the end.
Robotics is not going away and the fur-
ther a person can learn about them the
better off they are. Robotics is some-
thing I enjoy, it involves so many fields
that it is hard to stay bored for long be-
fore there is something new.
What do you love most about
your college?
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the best things about ECU.
How did the college of technology
and communication science help
you prepare for a career?
Networking; the more people that you
know the better you will be and the
more confident you will feel to take a
few risks in life.
The skills acquired by these students is
just one example of what the college
of Technology and Computer Science
works towards and strives for in their
students to accomplish. There are con-
stantly new ideas being developed and
conceptualized in this rapidly growing
market and ECU students look forward
to leaving their mark on society.
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did you get that? Hey there ECU students
and staff! Did you know over the past few
years, East Carolina University has stopped offering cer-
tain language classes? Due to the economic crisis that
the State of North Carolina has gone through in the
past couple of years, some courses such as Italian are
simply not available to students. Although these unfor-
tunate events have occurred, it has given us a chance to
look a bit deeper and shine some light on the subject.
Professor Tricia Wilson-Okamura of the language de-
partment says, With such strong emphasis on global-
ization, we need all languages.� When you think about
it, how did we decide which languages were to be cut?
Is one language better� or more of a necessity than
the others? For Maxx Nelson, he is just thankful that
Japanese is still offered. Maxx, sophomore Computer
Science major, says, The cuts are disappointing and de-
pressing.� Maxx is in his third Japanese language course
and has plans to continue studying this language
throughout his college career. His favorite word to
say in Japanese is ~usoda meaning it is a lie.� The
final exam for Maxxs class and most foreign lan-
guage students includes an oral assessment and a
written test. Imagine just completing your third year
of your favorite language class, and being told these
courses have been cut from the system. You would
not be feeling too giddy about that.
Language classes are very necessary and the ones
we have lost are, and will be, missed. Until ECU is
able to get back the classes that we had to get rid of,
we are thankful for the classes that are still available.
Globalization around the world is highly influent
and applies the pressure on students to know two or
more languages.
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try and there is always a shortage of good doc-
tors and nurses available. East Carolina Uni-
versity provides one of the best nursing programs in
North Carolina. Of course there are several require-
ments that must be completed before becoming a
certified nurse. There are pre-requisite courses that
must be taken such as chemistry, anatomy and etc.
Nurses must know how the body works, the correct
amount of drug dosage to administer to patients,
and a plethora of other things before ever stepping
foot in a hospital.
The nursing program expects a certain amount
of points each semester from activities, like be-
ing a CNA. However, most students obtain points
from maintaining a high grade point average. The
entrance exam to begin nursing school contains in-
formation from the pre-requisites and more to test
students knowledge.
Most of those who have completed nursing school un-
derstand how difficult it is, but students are determined.
Students often struggle to adjust to not only longer
classes but experiencing clinicals. Exams and quizzes
were much harder than before,� said senior Nursing
major Daniel Torres, we all learned how to better man-
age time�. Nursing students found themselves studying
constantly to keep up with the workload.
Those that managed to pass now had their final
challenge; taking the Nclex. Nclex is the exam taken
to become certified as a nurse and can only be de-
scribed as stressful. Students found that some of the
materials they studied were not on the exam. Those
who passed were fortunate and the feeling of finally
accomplishing their goals continues to push students
through difficult times. Becoming a certified nurse
brings young professionals one step closer to making
a difference.
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fied learning living areas. Anyone who
anticipates living in one these specialized living ar-
eas are expected to achieve academic success, be
actively engaged in academic, local, and/or global
communities, and take advantage of leadership op-
portunities. These communities include the Future
Pirate Nurse Living Learning Village. So what is
this, future pirate village, you say? FPNLLYV is a resi-
dential area on campus for students who are intend-
ed nursing majors. The university hopes to provide
encouragement and support to those who choose to
live here. Along with offering nursing inspiration,
FPNLLY is also a place for comfort during the tran-
sition from high school to college. As a participant of
the Nursing Learning Village, students have numer-
ous opportunities and chances to get involved with
the community and the college. ~These opportunities
include taking classes with fellow nursing majors
during the fall and spring semester, being exposed
to different cultures and ideas, and preparing for
the rigors of the nursing program. In preparation
for the nursing program, student will be studying the
NLN PAX, time management, and test-taking skills.
So, how does one become a part of the Nursing
Learning Village? It is fairly simple; all you have
to do is fill out an application that consists of the
general name, address, phone number, and then de-
scribe why you think you would be a good fit for this
community, and what you hope to achieve from liv-
ing there. After filing in your SAT/ACT scores you
submit your application! Currently, the FPNLLV is
only accepting about forty prospective nurses. ~This
is a competitive program, however it ensures the suc-
cess of future nurses seeking to one day make a dif-
ference in the lives of many.
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training primary care physicians to meet
the health care needs of rural eastern NC and the
remainder of the state. This school is mission-fo-
cused, providing access to medical school training
for underrepresented minorities and disadvantaged
students from NC. Brody School of Medicine also
has the lowest tuition of all US medical schools,
and a very favorable student-to-faculty ratio with a
highly individualized curriculum. Brody graduates
are in the 90th percentile nationally for graduates
practicing Family Medicine, graduates practicing
in rural areas, graduates practicing in underserved
areas, and in the percent of minority medical
school graduates - all compared with the entire de-
nominator of all allopathic medical schools across
this country. Brody is #1 in the US for percent of
graduates entering Family Medicine residencies. ~The
students and faculty at this school are extremely service
oriented; they volunteer their time in numerous ways,
including managing and stafling two free health clinics
one in conjuction with Greenville's homeless shelter
and one for Spanish speaking patients in Grimesland,
NC. The Brody School of Medicine increased the time
in the curriculum where students are actively learning,
not just in the classroom, in the first two years of medi-
cal school. Additions are also being made on a new
curriculum in patient safety, quality improvement, and
team-based care. Brody is substantially increasing our
use of Simulation-working with high fidelity manne-
quins and task trainers"so that students can learn and
practice procedures and emergency situations in a safe,
nonthreatening environment.
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Students prepare
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will get them one step closer to their dream job
ach year, scores of students, graduates, and
employed hopefuls across academic levels
and disciplines apply to graduate and profes-
sional schools in search of both a professional career
and a brighter future.
As admittance into these programs often requires a
stellar academic record, substantial field experience or
familiarity with the subject matter, and a honed skill set,
scholastic aptitude is often measured in the form of a
standardized assessment.
Graduate school hopefuls take the Graduate Record
Exam (GRE), dental school applicants take the Dental
Admissions ~Test (DAT), law school prospects take the
Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), business school
optimists take the Graduate Management Admissions
Test (GMAT) and medical school prospects take the
legendary MCAT, the Medical College Admission Test.
Whatever their motivation, their expectations and their
dreams, East Carolinas students share their recom-
mendations and suggestions for how to prepare for the
test that will be the stepping stone in their lives toward
their desired career.
Megan Cotton, Senior Adapted Special Education major,
took the newest version of the GRE for entrance into a
professional graduate program. In the future, I hope to
have my Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy
(OT),� she says. For those students preparing for the GRE
exam, Cotton offered simple advice. Study! Study! Study!
I prepared for the GRE using Kaplan's GRE prep
course. he course helped me with practice questions,
test prep, as well as mock exams in order to improve
my overall score on the GRE. Taking the GRE was
extremely nerve-racking, and for my major the GRE
is one of the main factors that will make or break your
application. That meant I had to reach a certain score
in order to be competitive with the other people apply-
ing to OT programs across the nation. The questions
on the GRE test information that should have been
taught in MIDDLE SCHOOL. I don't know about
you, but middle school was a long time ago!�
T took the MCAT to pursue a career in medicine,� says
Tan Bryan, first year medical student at The Brody
School of Medicine. I look forward to a rewarding
career as a pediatrician to work in Eastern North
Carolina with children and adolescents. My advice
for medical school hopefuls is not to focus as much on
learning the last 15°% of the material you dont know
in the review books, work on refreshing and knowing
the 85% you do already know really well. The big-
gest thing about taking the MCAT is the endurance
needed because the exam is really long - take snacks,
sleep well the night before and use your breaks. Just
remember it is just a test and do not let it freak you out!
It's all about playing the game and staying calm so you
can do your best.�
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here is nothing quite like the feeling of help-
ing out your community and giving back.
Throughout this past year, students and fac-
ulty of East Carolina University have participated in
many different events with one goal in mind: to make
the community better. You have probably seen sorori-
ties, fraternities, clubs, and committees sitting outside
of Dowdy trying to raise money for different causes.
Last November, eight different organizations and de-
partments held a food drive for Thanksgiving. These
organizations included the Honors College, Omicron
Delta Kappa, Student North Carolina Association of
Educators, ECU Rotary Act, the Department of Child
Development and Family Relations, Air Force ROTC,
the Department of Sociology, and Gamma Beta Phi
Honor Society. Thanksgiving was a time to be thankful
for what we have and to give to those who do not. Cans
of cranberry sauce and green beans accumulated and
were eventually sent off to Operation Sunshine. Opera-
tion Sunshine is an afterschool program that serves un-
derprivileged girls in Greenville, North Carolina. These
families were tremendously thankful for their holiday
meals, and even more thankful for the kind gesture from
ECU. I felt good that we were able to contribute,
and I felt that this was an important connection for
ECU to make with the needs of the community,�
says Dr. Pearce, Department of Sociology.
Another way that students were able to do their part
was by: participating in a blood drive over the 2012-
2013 school year; blood drives were set up all over
campus at different times of the day all year long.
All you had to do was simply walk up, sign in, and
wait for your turn. It was a fairly painless and easy
process. Afterwards, donors were encouraged to eat
cookies and drink juice in order for their sugar lev-
els to catch back up. It felt so good to know that I
was helping save a life,� says Recreational Therapy
major Lauren Milton. Giving blood was a rewarding
experience for all; a small pinch was definitely worth
saving a life. Whether it is big or small, East Carolina
jumps on any opportunity to serve others.
LAUREN TAYLOR/WRITER
MEREDITH BAKER/PHOTO
No pain no gain: Male students walk one mile in high heels
rallying support in Greenville to raise awarness about the
causes, effects and remedies for sexual assault and domestic
violence.
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My fifty years of diversity, Mae C. Jemison, the first
hR African American female astronaut speaks to
students. Jemisons accomplishments speak for her enor-
mous success. She comes as a part of the still relatively
new Voyage of Discovery lecture series. Jemison attended
Stanford University and received a BS in Chemical Engi-
neering as well as a BA in African American studies. She
became a doctor of medicine after receiving her doctor-
ate from Cornell University. Despite the racism she faced
during her childhood, Jemison decided at a young age to
become an astronaut.
Amongst her accolades, she promotes science camps
and literacy, and has taught at a university. ~To say she
has exceptional talents is an understatement. However,
she came to share with students her knowledge of sci-
ence and how we are in dire need of young people to
make contributions to medical research. She opened
a lot of students minds to what else this world has to
Jemison, the first
female astronaut
offer. Jemison sought to empower the students hearing
her lecture to never be afraid to take risks. She asked
everyone in the room to ask themselves one question
and to really think about it. Have you contributed to
something and if so, has it left an impact on at least one
individual?� Entering college we are often unsure and
come with preconceived notions of what we wanted in
life without thinking of all our options.
The sky is the limit. ~The only obstacle holding us back is
ourselves; we create the box that closes us in from reach-
ing our full potential. Freshman, political science major
Ricky Smith said, I never thought of life in such a big
prospective. Jemison opened my eyes to other majors of-
fered at ECU.� Students left motivated and felt the need
to get involved on campus. Jemison said it best. While
our time is limited, it has infinite possibilities.�
CHRISTINA BODDIE/WRITER
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has the most degree programs, departments, and
students. What makes CAHS so important is its
commitment to meeting the health care needs of
the state and region through education (our primary
mission), service/engagement, clinical and applied
research, and fee-for-service clinics that also serve
the uninsured, and provide student clinical experi-
ences. The challenges to CAHS are great because of
the applicant demand for our graduate degree pro-
grams and the concomitant demand by employers
for our graduates in the growing health care sector.
Occupational ~Therapy Students Meaghan Johnson,
Amanda Edmundson, Kristen Gibbs participated in
CarFit, a safety program that gives a quick, com-
prehensive check on how well a driver and his or
her vehicle work together. The event was held Sat-
urday, April 6, 2013. Geared at older adults but
open to everyone, occupational therapy students and
ECU professor Anne Dickerson led drivers through
a 12-point checklist, recommend car adjustments or
adaptations and offer advice on what could make a
car "fit" an owner better or enhance safety. This is
just one example about how the college aids in the
community. Since its beginnings, ninety percent of
the health information management professionals in
eastern NC received a degree from ECU. This is a
fantastic number and the goal is to always improve
and create better programs for students to become
better prepared for the workforce. As one chapter
closes, another will open through the MS in Health
Informatics and Information Management, which is
a new degree being offered and the first class of stu-
dents will enter in fall 2013. There is steady growth
in this large field and College of Allied health scienc-
es at ECU is working diligently to keep up the pace.
CHRISTINA BODDIE/WRITER
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Yhen asked about the School of Dental
/ Medicine or SoDM, Peggy Novotny, Di-
rector of External Affairs program, had
this to say: The ECU School of Dental Medicine's
vision is to increase the number of primary care den-
tists in rural areas of North Carolina.� ECU is build-
ing ten community service-learning centers (CSLCs
in rural communities across the state. During their
fourth year of dental school, students will gain
hands-on experience treating patients at CSLCs. It is
likely that students will treat patients who have never
had access to regular dental care. ~The students will
live and work in these communities and return as
practitioners after graduation.
North Carolina is the fifth fastest growing state, yet
it ranks 47th in the nation in dentists per capita.
Twenty-seven of North Carolina's counties are served
by two dentists or fewer per 100,000 people, and one-
third of the dentists practicing in the state today are at
least fifty-five years old.
The School of Dental Medicine admitted its first class of fifty-
two students in August 2011. All of our students are North
Carolina residents, representing fifty of the states one hundred
counties. ~The school is finalizing their third class of fifty-two stu-
dents, and anticipate that the number of represented counties
will increase.
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mitment beyond a bachelor's degree. For the first three years
of the program, students attend classes, labs, and clinics in
Ledyard E. Ross Hall, the school's state-of-the-art building on
ECUs Health Sciences Campus. Students begin treating pa-
tients in the latter part of their second year. By the fourth year,
students are ready for clinical rotations in community service
learning centers in rural communities. Also, not a week goes by that
several of our students are not volunteering for something that ben-
efits the community. Students volunteer with such organizations as the
North Carolina Dental Society Missions of Mercy, the Baptist Bus, Relay for
Life, Give a Kid a Smile, local school and organization health fairs and cancer
screenings, and joint service projects with the Brody School of Medicine. Stu-
dents are anxious to improve the oral health of North Carolinians; they jump at
the chance to gain experience making a difference.
On November 9, 2012, the ECU School of Dental Medicine reached a mile-
stone by holding its first White Coat Ceremony for second-year students tran-
sitioning from the pre-clinical phase of their education to the patient care phase.
The fifty-two students, in the schools inaugural class of 2015 were surrounded by
friends, family and faculty, as they filed into the stage to put on the coat they have
worked so hard to achieve.
Apple Corporation named the School of Dental Medicine an Apple Distinguished
Program due to the innovative implementation of technology in all aspects of the
program's didactic, problem-solving, and clinical education. Students are able to ben-
efit from video teleconferencing in thirty-one rooms and clinical spaces in Ledyard
E. Ross Hall. At all levels, dental students find an environment where collaboration is
emphasized for best patient outcomes.�
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membrance of ancestors, the Festival of Lan-
terns was celebrated at ECU on Thursday,
September 30, 2012. Similar to the real fes-
tival, ECUs Festival of Lanterns created ties
between the Asian community and students
by highlighting Asian culture and cuisine.
Students could visit booths that displayed
trinkets and artifacts that gave a taste of
modern Asia. Asian music was_ played
throughout the festival; a crowd of people
deciding to have fun danced to ~Gangnam
Style by the South Korean artist Psy. Stu-
dents who attended had the opportunity to
learn how to use chopsticks and write their
Students learn about Asian
culture at the Festival of Lanterns
name in Japanese. Attendees could also geta
taste of the more traditional Asian pastime
of origami. Those who attended the booth
were instructed by students from the Asian
Students Association in how to properly use
chopsticks. The event culminated in the tra-
ditional festival event of releasing lanterns
into the sky and lake.
As the night came to a close, the beach at the
North Recreational Complex was lit up by fire-
works. The crowd that attended the event was
a diverse one. I love learning about new cul-
tures, thats why I came here�, says ECU junior
Estefania Horrillo,� but its also so great to see
so many different people here!� The Festival is
part of Student Activities Boards initiative to
foster an appreciation for different cultures.
The Festival of Lanterns was organized by the
Student Activities Board, Ledonia Wright Cul-
tural Center, and the Asian Students Associa-
tion to draw attention to ECUs Asian studies
program. Asia is playing an increasingly im-
portant role in the world, which has boosted
the importance of the Asian Studies program as
well. The Asian Studies program offers many |
opportunities for students in many fields, includ-
ing business�, says Dr. Tricia Wilson-Okamura.
The Asian Studies program offers courses in
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sion of a long journey through college. A
journey that has required sacrifice, dedication, and a
desire to pursue a dream of athletics at the Division
I level. Two of those individuals are Hali Ough-
ton and Chris Gossick. These two student athletes
have managed to juggle school, athletics, and forge
a bond of love that has stood the test of time over
the past four years. Their journey has not been as
dramatic as some of the most recent romantic block-
busters or as blissful as some Disney romances, but
regardless, it is something to be admired.
Hali is a California native who plays soccer for
East Carolina, and brings a smile upon every per-
sons face that she meets. She is naturally at home
in the sports world, and is an aspiring sports jour-
nalist who has already dipped her toes in to the
journalistic world.
Chris is a Philly native who plays baseball for East
Carolina, and is a young man who sees the glass
as half-full, and if you do not, then he will try to
convince you otherwise. His dream is to pursue a
career in baseball since he put drafted by the Phil-
lies straight out of high school on the backburner to
pursue a college degree in Business.
Chris and Halis relationship bloomed from a strong
friendship and grew from there. The relationship
was not love at first sight, but it definitely took a dif-
ferent approach. T actually lived right above him in
Jones my freshmen year, and he probably hated me
for all the noise I made but we became good friends
and it went from there.� Hali stated.
Their first date was at Todd Dining Hall because
neither of them had cars their freshmen year, and
even their first year of dating they were a little off
and on. Yet, they somehow found their groove in
their junior year and made it work.
T think the biggest turning point for us was when I
got an internship with the Phillies last summer, and
had the opportunity to see where Chris came from.
Then I got to meet all his friends and family and
truly bond with him and became close.� Hali stated.
To some this may be odd that they didnt become
truly close until their junior year, but that is the life
of a student athlete and even some normal college
students. Chris and Hali participate in sports that
Love hits ahome run for certain pirate athletes
inals are under way, and for many it is a
are played during two completely different seasons.
Then have hometowns that are on opposite coasts.
Therefore, their breaks and vacations are spent
3,000 miles apart and sometimes for up to a month.
If anything, they should be applauded for even stick-
ing it out for that long until they found their niche.
Tts really hard to date someone who is an athlete.
If you date someone who is not then they dont un-
derstand why youre always tired or busy, and when
you do then you barely see each other because of
practice, games, and traveling. Yet, we both do
things to make up for that by going to one anothers
game...even if its in a different city.� Hali stated.
What the future has in store for these two is unknown,
but they have handled this pirate voyage with a poise
and grit that is to be admired. In college, not many
of us are willing to sacrifice our needs for others and
that is where many relationships fall upon rocky times.
Yet, with dedication and optimism like Chris, and an
effervescent personality like Hali then it is a lot easier to
see the sunshine after the rain.
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Leach is from Lumberton, North Carolina, but now resides in Rowland. When he came
back to ECU to share his experiences during his first Super Bowl appearance and victory,
Leach explained how it was nothing short of his expectations.
Ever since you're a little boy, this is what you work your whole life for. Your dream is to
lay in the Super Bowl, and not only play in it, but win it,� said Le
Leach started his NFL year with the Green Bay Packers in 2004. Leach spent his first
three seasons with the Packers before moving to the Saints. After being released by the
Saints, Leach was then picked up by the Houston ~Texans, where he was able to make a
name for himself. After ig four seasons with the ~Texans, Leach was signed by the
Ravens to a three-year. million dollar contract.
T always believed in my ability. If I just got the opportunity, I knew I would make the best of
it,� said Leach. Hard work pays off: It may have taken a long time, but I stayed the course.�
Without looking back, Leach has become a premier fullback in the NFL, after being
named to his third consecutive Pro Bowl. ~The Pro Bowl is when the elite players of the
league are recognized and participate in a laid-back all-star game.
Leach played in every regular season and post-season game during the Ravens cham-
pionship season. ~The Super Bowl was hosted in New Orleans at the Mercedes-Benz
Superdome. ~The superdome was also used to host the 2012 New Orleans Carriers Bowl,
the post-season bowl in which the Pirates were invited to. In the bowl game, ECU lost
the LA-Lafayette in an offensive grudge match. ~The Pirates lost 65-59, but Vonta Leach
has faith in his team coming back stronger next year.
T kept up with my Pirates all season,� said Leach, with the talent coming back and
recruits coming in, I see promising things for Coach McNeill and the team,� he added.
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stadium, one of the toughest environments to play in, Carden kept his composure
ro | a a S a and managed to put some points on the board. Experiencing those early away
games in tough environments has definitely helped me,� Carden said. After that, the
te a aa p | a y C r team was all his. With his ability to pass the ball down field and make moves outside
the pocket, he seems like a perfect fit in Coach McNeuls system.
after the departure of now NFL quarterback, Dominique Davis. Reo
Johnson started the first two games in place of Davis, against Appa-
Carden has some very reliable targets to throw to in Justin Hardy and Justin
Jones. Hardy is on track to shatter school records while Jones is no small target
standing at 68�. Carden has the weapons to make some big plays for East Caro-
lina football. When youre playing this quarterback position, all you really have
to do is distribute the ball to your receivers... as long as I distribute, the offense
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could become very dangerous in years to come.
Some things that Carden said he can work on as he matures are: just taking
shots, when I need to take them down field, and taking care of the ball.�
Coach Mcneill has all the confidence in the world in his quarterback to
improve. I see him recognizing different looks and experiences seen before
[in previous games]. ~Thats good for Shane, hes a smart player.� The team
and coaches definitely have his back, and will continue to work with him as
he continues to grow as a player.
With all the pressure coming in as a starter, Carden is handling it well. He is
just focusing on this season and leading his team to accomplish their goals; Pll
worry about the next seasons when they get here.� After getting some more
experience under his belt, and fixing some flaws, Coach Mcneill said that theres
a chance he can be a very special quarterback.�
TYLER FERRELL/WRITER
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t is no secret that East Carolina University is
a school full of spirit. Ask any student cur-
rently enrolled at the Pirate Nation, or any-
one that attended school here and they will tell
you how fun it is to go out and support athletics
during their respective seasons.
If you are here, you pre-game and go to the
football games, PERIOD!� explained Mitch Ka-
lik, currently a junior at ECU. Waking up, get-
ting dressed in purple and gold, and go tailgating
all morning before the games is a requirement
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plains that when she first became a Pirate she could see
the emphasis put on ECU athletics from not just the
students, but the whole community. Respess was here
for a couple of years before returning home. When she
returned back to Pirate Nation and finished her degree
in 1996, she was not surprised at all to see the tradition
had not changed around the campus.
T lived in Belk back then, and we were right behind
the football stadium, and it got LOUD and crowded
fast,� explained Respess. I still go back for games
when I can,� she added. I always have vivid
memories when I go back, and I love that this
place has not changed.�
With times changing and new students coming in
and out of ECU, it is safe to say school spirit is
always in abundance in Greenville and always will
be. For us currently enrolled as Pirates, we can all
agree and say our school spirit is second to none,
and no matter what type of sporting event you are
attending, you will be ready to cheer loud and proud
for the home team.
WILLIAM FARRAR/WRITER
MEREDITH BAKER/PHOTO
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of an ECU home football game; pirate fans from the 1988
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~This sea ons CIT appearance was just the fifth
postseason tournament in the history of ECU
RONNIE MOORE/WRITER
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versity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this
season to face the in-state rivals for the first
time. Even though other sport teams at ECU, such as
football and baseball, compete against the Tar Heels
on a yearly basis, this is the first time Pirate fans have
had the opportunity to see the basketball programs
battle it out in a regular season meeting.
Although ECU lost the game 93-87, the Pirates
did not just roll over for UNC, who was ranked
21st in the AP Top 25 at the time of the meeting.
UNC dominated the first half, outscoring the Pi-
rates 42-26, as the Pirates could find no consistent
offensive weapon to go to on each possession. In
the second half, the Tar Heels had to deal with a
completely different opponent. The Pirates scored
a season best 61 points in the second half, while
UNC accumulated 51 points. Although unable to
come away with a win, ECU stood its ground and
proved themselves to be a worthy opponent to the
in-state basketball power house.
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UNC every year, but we can definitely play with
them,� said Shamarr Bowden, senior shooting
guard from Greensboro, NC. We came out in the
first half slow and they made us pay for it, but in the
second half I think we proved to them and the rest
of the country that we are not an opponent to take
lightly,� he later continued.
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tle for king of North Carolina. 99
Head coach Jeff Lebo has been at ECU for three
seasons, and the program has been progressing ever
since he took control. Lebo, who played at UNC and
graduated in 1989, would also enjoy being able to
play UNC and other rival schools on a yearly basis.
We work Just as hard as Duke, UNC, and NC
State,� said coach Lebo. I would really like to start
seeing some of these rival schools on the schedule
every year. It would be good for not just us, but the
state as a whole. Look at it as another way to battle
for king of North Carolina.�
WILLIAM FARRAR/WRITER
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ketball team broke through many glass windows,
one player stood out from the pack and evolved
into one of Conference USA elite players. Senior Mau-
rice Kemp transferred to ECU from Miami Dade Col-
lege in 2011 and since then, played an instrumental role
in the revival of the basketball program.
In the 2012-2013 season, the 6-foot-8 forward from Mi-
ami became the first Pirate to be named first-team all-
Conference USA, averaging 18.9 points and 8 rebounds
per game, while shooting 51 percent from the field. Be-
hind Kemp, the program captured its first twenty-win
season since joining Division-I and tied a franchise-best
for wins with 23.
More history was made in the CollegeInsider.com Post-
season Tournament when Kemps game-high 21 points
helped the Pirates erase a large second half deficit to
defeat Savannah State for the programs first postsea-
son tournament win. That sprung ECU to win its
next four games, including a last-second win at We-
ber State for the CIT championship. Along the way,
Kemp threw down monstrous dunks that landed
him as ESPNs top play twice in one week and was
named the tournaments most-valuable player.
After the season, he was invited to the Portsmouth
Invitational Tournament, which is held exclusively
for the nations best seniors. Kemp put up two pe-
destrian performances to begin the tourney, but left
NBA scouts with a lasting impression by scoring 19
points in just 23 minutes of his final game. Regard-
less if he gets drafted or makes an NBA team, Mau-
rice Kemp will be remembered as a pivotal player in
the evolution of ECU basketball.
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fered fourteen consecutive losing-seasons and had not appeared in a
postseason tournament since 1993. The environment quickly changed
and Lebos Pirates ended the drought in his first season by finishing above .500
and competing in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.
The next step for ECU in its evolution was sustaining success. Expectations were
higher than ever leading up to the 2012-2013 season and in a state that is com-
monly associated with basketball excellence, the Pirates did not disappoint.
ECU won its first five games, only fell 93-87 to No. 21 North Carolina inside the
Dean Smith Center on Dec. 15 and hosted a slew of thrilling games during the
Conference USA slate. One of those was Jan. 12 when the Pirates completed
a 17-point second-half comeback against UCF, ending with a buzzer-beating
three-pointer from senior Corvonn Gaines to win the game in overtime, 88-85.
On senior night, the Pirates clinched a first round bye in the conference tourna-
ment by outlasting Marshall, 86-79, which was a franchise-best ninth Confer-
ence USA win (9-7). Following a disappointing outing against hosting ~Tulsa in
the C-USA Tournament, ECU accepted a bid into the CIT Tournament.
Trailing by double-figures in its first round game against Savannah State at Min-
ges Coliseum, ECU stormed back to take its first lead with less than a minute
to play. ~They survived to win 66-65 for the schools first postseason tourney win.
The Pirates had more in store.
The Pirate Nation took notice and packed Minges Coliseum for the teams next
three games and ECU became the only school in the state of North Carolina to
be playing in April.
ECU completed its magical season in Ogden, Utah at Weber State, who had
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Championship on the line, the Pirates closed the game on a 12-3 run to win
77-74, culminating with junior Akeem Richmonds game-winning three-pointer.
Richmonds shot was reaffirmation that ECU basketball had arrived. They
reached the twenty-win plateau for the first time since 1953 and tied the
school-record for wins, finishing 23-12. Soon to become of member of the
American Athletic Association in 2014 (previously the Big East), the 2012-
2013 season could be looked back on as the one that steered the programs
ship in the right direction.
JOSH GRAHAM/WRITER
MADDIE INTERDONATO/PHOTO
Court action, left to right: Maurice Kemp dodges the opposing team player protects
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with roster changes across the board from pitchers,
to infielders and outtielders.
The team lost over twenty games this season and did
not reach over thirty wins for the first time in the
past three seasons. After losing the first three games
of the season to Virginia twice and then Campbell,
the Pirates went undefeated in the tenth annual
Keith LeClair classic against Illinois, Boston College
and New Mexico State.
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Nesiop three straight to Campbell and Jacksonville.
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: to. UNC Wilmington, High Point, three to confer-
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the college ranks and into the Pirates program.
the baseball record stands alone at the top.
During the eight-year tenure of coach Billy Godwin,
the Pirates have amassed a good winning percent-
age and they have experienced the high of highs
for ECUs standards. Even though those moments
are memorable, there has been a drop in productiv-
ity in the last few years or so. It seems that ECUs
heyday may have slowly come to a close. For a \
seven year span, from 1999-2005, ECU was one
of 12 teams nationally who made seven straight
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Cal State Fullerton, Clemson, Florida State,
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to replace multiple hitters and pitchers can be a tough
task. At the end of the season, ECU can look back and
realize how much they have grown since opening day.
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hile volleyball players today play in a uniform consisting of a typical short-
sleeved jersey and spandex shorts, the sport has not always had this look. Before
spandex was introduced to the sport, many teams and players were seen in skirts.
With skirts being big, long and an inconvenience, athletes wanted something smaller, yet
comfortable to make many violent moves in.
Since it remains uncertain when exactly volleyball players began to integrate spandex into their
uniforms, we do know Joseph C. Shivers, a DuPont scientist, invented spandex in 1959. The
main benefit of spandex is that the material is a soft, but a durable product at the same time. In
a sport like volleyball, where players have to constantly reach, jump, and dive, during competi-
tion, spandex is ideal, considering the material can stretch up to 600 percent of its original shape.
Kelly Derby, a senior on this past years volleyball team at ECU, believes that spandex is the
most appropriate clothing for the sport.
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Some of the most popular brands of spandex include Mizuno and Nike. Mizuno sponsors the
US. Olympic volleyball team, and many colleges and teams across the nation.
Nicole Willis, junior on ECUs volleyball team, also loves spandex being used in the sport,
and like Derby, could not see her self playing in any other uniform.
Yes you do hear some people complain about spandex and how they are short, but nothing
is revealed but legs, and if you have ever played volleyball, you can understand why spandex
is the perfect fit,� she said. I could not imagine trying to play a complete game in a skirt.�
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ing indoor track season. Although
most teams use the winter indoor track season to
prepare for the spring, ECU wasted no time in
establishing themselves as one of the stronger pro-
grams in the Conference USA. The Pirate men
placed third at the C-USA indoor championships,
while the women were not far behind, placing
fourth amongst all women.
Joseph Samuels won the mens 60-meter hurdles
finals with a time of 7.91. Tynita Butts also placed
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first in her event, as she won her fourth
high jump event of the indoor season.
Butts leapt a distance of 1.83 meters, which was
four inches more than second place.
The Pirates broke an abundance of school re-
cords throughout the 2012-2013 indoor campaign.
Weeks before the C-USA championships the team
traveled to the Penn State National and set five
school records in an impressive showing. ~Tynita
Butts, who participated in the womens high jump,
led the team. Butts marked a 1.90-meter jump,
which was an ECU school record, as well as a new
meet, facility, and PSU record.
Senior Stephen Hodapp set the school record in
mens pole vault, when he recorded a 4.90-meter
performance. Tania Minkins turned in a record-
setting effort in the womens 60-meter dash
as she notched a new ECU record of 7.39 sec-
onds. The Pirates posted many accomplishments
during the indoor season and have set themselves
up to have a really successful outdoor season.
"All in all it was a pretty good weekend," Head
Coach Curt Kraft said. "Anytime you leave a con-
ference championship without a trophy there is go-
ing to be some disappointment because the goal al-
ways remains the same and that is to be conference
champions on both the men's and women's sides.
To say that we didn't accomplish any goals would
be a far stretch from the truth. We have four C-USA
Individual champions, set five school records, had
many season bests, and lifetime personal bests."
WILLIAM FARRAR/WRITER
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informed is a must. With an atmosphere of excitement
surrounding the field and the play of action, the side is
basically the control room for the field.
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coaches, it can be summed up as controlled chaos.
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night game in Minges Coliseum is unheralded.
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out or night in and night out. Every program in the
country is capable of winning and thats what makes
the whole spectrum of college sports so interesting.
The mindset, organization and focus all contribute
to the play on the field or in the gym.
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sidelines, you may never know the enormity of ev-
ery little thing. Coaches have multiple assistants for
a reason. A coach would go insane, if they havent
already, if he had to keep track of player fouls, time-
outs, the flow of the game and the xs and os of
their respective sport.
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Ruffin McNeill or Jeff Lebo when things go sour. ~Their
composure or lack of it will show in the biggest mo-
ments. When people blame coaches for a loss, even
when its unwarranted, it all comes down to if the coach
kept the team focused on the prize in the most chaotic
moments when he is needed the most.
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northeast, she merged with a noreaster and formed
what meteorologists called a superstorm.
Since the northern states dont deal with hurricanes
on a yearly basis, they weren't as prepared as south-
ern states were. Sandy caused approximately $71
billion in damages across the eastern United States
and destroyed many homes in the northeast U.S.
My basement was completely wrecked, along with
a lot of belongings,� said Max Braunstein, a fresh-
man music education major. Also, my garage was
ruined, a lot of trees went down, and my pool lining
was completely'destroyed.� Another student, Devon
Sheridan, had family in New Jersey that was im-
pacted. My brothers house was completely flooded
aod he had to live in a hotel for two months,� said
Sheridan, a freshman. Besides many of the national
and state organizations that sent aid and money to
help combat the damages, an ECU Honors College
group decided to fundraise.
The Honors College Colloquium for freshmen stu-
dents involved community service and partnerships
with local organizations,� said Natalie Malpass, a
freshman chemistry major. My group, ~Team Daisy,
saw a major need after all the destruction caused by
Hurricane Sandy. Although it didn't directly affect
ECU, many of our students are from the areas that
were greatly devastated.�
Since the disaster happened close to the holiday sea-
son, the group decided to give out candy canes for
donations around campus, while also placing collec-
tion jars at local businesses. ~The group raised ap-
proximately $250 which they gave to the Pitt County
Red Cross to send to the appropriate locations.
Many honors groups choose to help locally for their
volunteer project, but this group knew that this fund-
raiser was needed. We decided that it was a current
issue that needed attention,� said Amy Dorszynski, a
freshman chemistry major. There weré-lots of op-
tions for volunteering and we wanted to do some-
thing different that addressed a pressing problem.�
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JOHN HUNTINGTON / Shutterstock.com/PHOTO
Chaos: Debris washed ashore after hurricane Sandy
hit the Coney Island section of Brooklyn on October
30,2012.
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a pacy, Benedict claims his reasons for leaving were not
because of rumored scandal, but rather old age. Al- 1
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z peacefully. The pope did however emphasize that he
is still committed to the church and he would continue
his prayers and scripture readings.
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= 600 years. Past popes have usually served the Church
until their deaths. Pope Benedicts sudden announce-
ment left cardinals in a scramble to quickly find anoth-
er pope. ~This is a tedious and complicated process that
lasts two days and requires votes from 115 cardinals
that are under eighty years old and eligible to cast their
vote. A puff of white smoke released from the Sistine
Chapel signaled to the crowed the selection of the new
pope.
Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglo, who will be called
Pope Francis, is the first non-European pope. Archbishop
Bergoglio comes from Buenos Aires, Argentina where he
has been known for speaking up for the poor and was
born to Italian immigrants. Many countries are excited
about the change, especially the Hispanic population who
are predominantly Catholic. With the new change and
excitement come challenges that the church has been
battling with such as a shortage of priests, sexual abuse,
and other issues that have lowered the churchs authority
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gradually through the years.
Bergoglio seems eager and willing to accept this chal-
lenge as he is expected to begin his new position m a
few days. Catholics are hopeful that he is a step in the
right direction toward restoring the Vaticans moral.
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Vatican: Pope Francis | during the first angelus prayer
on March 17, 2013.
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Over 50,000 teens from across the USA sent these messages by texting HOPE to 38383
Year in Review: The second
largest school shooting
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as Adam Lanza murdered twenty six people at
Sandy Hook Elementary. ~Twenty children and
six adults were fatally wounded, as well as Lanza taking
the life of his mother, Nancy before going to the school.
The school did have some security which was recently
updated where visitors had to sign in and the door of the
Sandy Hook was locked at 9:30 am.
Lanza first killed his mother Nancy at their home that
was about five minutes away from the school. Lanza
then drove to the school where he shot through the
locks and obtained entrance into the school and began
his killing spree.
His first victims were the school principal and psy-
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a ~ were many faculty members who tried to protect their
c + students such as Anne Marie Murphy, special needs
«@ ~ teachers aide who shielded six year old, Dylan Hockley
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been called, forces showed up ready to evacuate stu-
dents and faculty. Before police were able to put Adam
Lanza under arrest, he went into one of the classrooms
and committed suicide. He left no letters indicating his
plans to commit this mass shooting or his motives.
This is the second biggest school shooting in U.S. histo-
ry and has begun a big debate over gun control. There
are a large number of people fighting to tighten reigns,
while there are many who are also opposing the bill.
Although this pressing issue is ongoing, its evident that
something drastic must be done.
CHRISTINA BODDIE/WRITER
GINA JACOBS / Shutterstock.com/PHOTO
Remembrance: School shooting memorials created
after the December 14, 2012 massacre at Sandy
Hook Elementary School in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.
SENIORS
Year in Review:
Summer 2012
Olympic Games
here is no greater demonstration of athletic
skill on a global level than at the Olympics.
Athletes from around the world, all from dif-
ferent walks of life and all with incredible talent came
together in London during the late weeks of summer
2012 to compete for the highest of all honors in the
sports world: an Olympic gold medal. In all, more than
200 nations participated in the games and athletes
competed in 26 different sports.
The United States swept the medal boards during the
games, with 104 total Olympic medals"46 of which
were gold. As expected, swimming was the most suc-
cessful sport for American athletes, with thirty-one
medals earned. Swimming is one of my favorite
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sports to watch,� said freshman Dani Klavik. Its re-
ally intense plus the guys arent bad to look at either.�
~Track events as well as Mens basketball were also suc-
cesses for the United States team.
Aesthetics aside, the Olympics marks one of the few times
that the nations of the world come together and put aside
conflicts for the sake of friendly competition. The energy
and patriotism sparked in the United States by the games
is one of the most exciting parts of the Olympics. Millions
tune in to cheer on their favorite athletes, whether its on
the basketball court, on the track, or in the pools. Theres
nothing I love more than watching the events with my
friends and family. We get so into it! In races where the fin-
ish is really close, we're all holding our breath and hoping
the American athletes win,� said sophomore hospitality
management major Annalee Berry.
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he Buccaneer has experienced a roll-
ercoaster ride unlike any other. It was
first established in 1923 as the Tecoan.
The name was later changed to The Buccaneer
in 1953, Publication of the book stopped in the
late 70s and only resumed a few years ago. The
Buccaneer managed to survive the constant
change and evolution of our school into the pres-
ent East Carolina University. The book endured
all the change only to flourish and evolve into the
book you have in front of you today.
The Staff has played a vital role and without
them, this book would not survive and grow.
Their dedication to The Buccaneer has proven
invaluable and I am so thankful to have had such
a hardworking staff.
Terrence Dove has been the biggest supporter of
this book. Without him and his patience, | would
never have figured out how to get this years book
finished. He has always been available to answer
any questions. He would do anything to see this
book succeed and he has given so much or his time
an attention to get the book where it is today.
Ultimately, The Buccaneer would not be where
it is today without the support of Dr. Virginia
Hardy, Chris Stansbury, John Harvey, Yvonne
Moye and a plethora of other people behind the
scenes that do so much work to keep The Bucca-
neer moving forward. You all have so much faith
in the student body. Without your support,
the yearbook would never succeed as much
as it already has.
I would like to give a special thanks to Cliff
Hollis, Jay Clark, and Nick Faulkner and Ath-
letics Media Relations. You all managed to
make this book a success! Without your help,
we would not have been able to create such
a complete yearbook. I cannot thank you
enough for your valued help.
I would like to thank anyone else who helped
complete The Buccaneer this year. This is a
joint effort and I hope everyone is proud of
the outcome. I hope every student finds a
little piece of his or her college year in this
book. This is a book made by the students
for the students. It is all about us!
Without this book we wont be able to see
were the journey of life has taken us. Years
from now, we will open this book and real-
ize the beautiful, fun years of college. We will
see how our lives have evolved into the lives
we will have years from now and be thankful
we have the memories of today preserved for
tomorrow. We will grow and evolve through
our experiences at East Carolina University,
and The Buccaneer will hold on to the most
valuable moments of our young lives.
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