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BUCCANEER 2012
East Carolina University
volume 73
ECU Student Media
205-A Self Helo Building
Greenville, NC 27858
buccaneer@ecu.edu
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Table of Contents
Opening 4
Student Life 14
Academics 104
Sports 194
Seniors 262
Closing 506
From the Editor
Iconic.
ItTs a remarkable word in the English
language because it can mean almost
anything to anyone. This year the Buccaneer
staff wanted to know, whatTs iconic about
being a Pirate?�
Is it the overwhelming crush of purple that
surrounds you on game day in the Boneyard?
Is it the warm pride that you feel when you
put on a nursing uniform for the first time?
Is it when after committing to the same
organization for semester after semester,
youre finally elected president?
There are iconic moments in our lives that
we remember forever. But for the other
memories"those that seem to get farther
and farther away"a yearbook is a place
where they can live long after their time
has passed.
In the Buccaneer archives, there are
yearbooks from 1941. These books are
from atime before Pirate Nation, before
Brody School of Medicine, and before we
were even called East Carolina University.
Though the books are old and worn, their
memories are preserved in black and white,
the students frozen for their iconic moment
in time.
As the students from 2011-2012 are
reflected in the pages of this book, the
Buccaneer staff and | sincerely hope that
weTve managed to capture your iconic
experiences at ECU, in Pirate Nation and
in Greenville, North Carolina. We hope that
there will come a day in the faraway future
when you will pick up this book, turn its
pages and be transported back to your
youth and the best days of your life.
Tori Rodriguez, Editor-in-Chief
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Pirate?
Is the perfect pirate a person who screams
the loudest and is painted purple at football
games, or is the perfect pirate a person who
spends hours planning campus events?
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For thousands of students, being a part of
the school is second nature. Everyone looks
forward to the thrills and chills that come
every October on Halloween, or plunging into
the icy water at Polar Bear Plunge.
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From having a squirrel throwing nuts at you
from trees in the mall, to the wind flying
through your hair as you long-board from the
top of the hill to make it to class on time.
Every campus has its own unique aspects
that makes it a community. Every Monday
brings a new story from the weekend before,
and a new moment to remember.
| Every pirate at East Carolina University
truly does bleed purple and gold.
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There is more to being a part of the campus
than actually being on it. When classes end,
the student life begins.
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Move-in day is a memory that will
resonate with many students as one of
the most chaotic and exciting moments
of their college experience.
Whether youTre coming to college as a
freshman and getting used to dorm life or
youTre an upperclassmen returning to dorms
or moving off campus, moving in can be
quite a daunting task.
When | moved into my apartment it took me
three days to get fully settled in, it seemed
like there was always something more to do,�
said sophomore Chyna Corbett.
For freshman, making the switch to living in a
dorm can come as a shock. Dorm life takes
some getting used to, sharing a bathroom
with twenty guys can get pretty unsanitary,�
Zack Tilson, freshman, joked.
Even with the struggles of adjusting to dorm
life, upperclassmen help freshman get used
to their new lifestyle.
My RA was awesome, he got to know
everyone on the first day and started
introducing everyone to each other.
It made everyone a lot more comfortable
and outgoing,� said freshman Chris Johnson.
Although making seven or eight trips to
and from the car, moving Hefty bags and
cardboard boxes up and down multiple
flights of stairs, and saying good-bye to
family members may sound daunting, many
new students disagree; they cite their long
coveted iconic experience.
Move in was hectic, but | had so much fun!
There were people everywhere helping you
move and it gave me a chance to meet a lot
of new people,� said freshman Alli Thomason.
For students on and off campus, the chaotic
day of move in is accompanied by the
excitement of a new year in Pirate Nation,
and that is something to look forward to
every year.
By Julia Muller
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A communal bathroom shared among twenty
girls and boys, paper-thin walls and nothing
but three feet of flooring separating you and
the room above/below you are only some
characteristics of living a life on campus.
However, there are good aspects that
come alongside the shock of sharing such
a small space with others. Students that
live on campus have easy access to all of
the universities weekly activities, such as
movie nights in Hendrix, live performances in
Wright, or the bowling alley in Mendenhall.
| think that everyone should try living in the
dorms at least for one year, if not two,� said
sophomore Michael Pressler. ItTs a great
opportunity to meet people, especially if you
came to ECU not knowing a single soul.�
Alternatively, a student having their own
individual door, bathroom, and full kitchen
is an incredible draw for some. Living in off
campus housing is a popular move to make
when a student hits their junior or senior
year in school.
Anna Morrison, junior, explained how much
she loved living on campus for the first two
years of college, but how living off campus is
a luxury she does not take for granted.
lam so grateful to have my own bathroom.
| can leave it a mess and it only affects me,
not ten other girls,� said Morrison.
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Another off campus junior, Paige Gibson,
has conflicting feelings about living far
from campus. I really like living on my own,
but | do feel very far from campus life,�
said Gibson. When you live off campus you
leave to go to class, then you come home,
there isnTt as much hanging out involved like
there was my freshman year.�
There are many Residence Halls to choose
from that are located on different parts
of campus"anywhere from West End to
College Hill. The UniversityTs off campus
housing complexes vary as well, such as the
Landing, Pirates Cove and Copper Beech.
Additionally, this year there is a new middle
ground to living on versus off campus"
the Province. The brand new apartment
complex is directly on the other side of *
Tenth Street, within convenient walking
distance of campus but still has private
bedrooms and bathrooms.
No matter which option a student chooses
for their living situation, each option
undoubtedly has its pros and cons.
By Krystyna Bowling
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Greenville, North Carolina is home to
twenty-five thousand ECU students,
fifty thousand Dowdy Ficklen
inhabitants and over eighty-four
thousand residents.
This town holds as many iconic places and
moments, as it does people. From unique
restaurants to plantation homes, Greenville
is adorned with plenty of history to make any
ECU studentsT iconic memories
Shine brighter.
One restaurant that is indigenous to Greenville
is Sup Dogs in downtown Greenville.
This restaurant is known throughout town as
the place to be after a wild weekend night, or
on college football Saturday.
I have probably spent a fourth of what
my college tuition costs on hotdogs every
Thursday night at 2 oTclock in the morning,�
Said Sophomore Mike Presslar. I donTt know
what | would do without Sup Dogs.�
In October, 2011 Sup Dogs owner, Bret
Oliverio passed away in a tragic house fire
along with his pets. The death of the popular
restaurant owner sank the hearts of many
Pirates that frequented the establishment.
I couldnTt believe it when | heard he had
died, he was the sweetest man,� said junior
lvana Spady.
Despite the horrific end to the man who
started it all, Sup Dogs still thrives as one of
GreenvilleTs most iconic late night bites for
ECU students.
Another place where ECU students find
themselves a few times a year is the
University Book Exchange. This store is home
to vital textbooks as well as game day apparel.
| remember being a freshman and walking into
U.B.E. and thinking that | was surrounded by
Pirate spirit. The whole store engulfs you with
purple and gold,� said junior Anna Morrison.
The U.B.E. store is centered at the forefront
of downtown Greenville, serving as the face
of downtown.
Downtown Greenville in general is iconic
to me,� said junior Tyler Hitlon. Il canTt think
of a dull night spent downtown, and thatTs
because the word ~dullT is unheard of when
you go out downtown.�
From the array of night-clubs and bars to
restaurants that dabble in all sorts of genres
of food, downtown Greenville supplies
students with more iconic moments to look
back on than could be imagined.
| like to think that every moment | have in
college has been some-what ~iconic,� said
senior Carolina Brinson. I will always look
back on these days and the things | did
and smile.�
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Our campus is the stage on which our
lives here at ECU are set. There are a
few things about the campus that will always
Stand out to students and visitors alike.
There is, of course, the cupola.
Legend says that to walk under the cupola
means a super-senior education (you
won't graduate in four years), but that
hasn't stopped some students. Aside from
Its bothersome curse, it is truly an iconic
landmark of our campus.
Undoubtedly, there is also our fountain.
Though it is a fairly recent addition to
campus (2007-2008), it has quickly stolen
the attention of many on campus.
From midnight vandals filling it up with
Soap suds to the featured photo in many
University publications, the fountain certainly
gets its fair share of time in the spotlight.
Another iconic part of our campus is the
musical steps at Joyner Library. As freshmen
soon realize through the year, the steps
leading up to the library could either give you
a single note or a worrisome cacophony of
sounds. This sometimes aggravating feature is
unique to our campus and it pairs nicely with
the equally musical fountain that sits in the
corridor between the library and Joyner East.
ECUTs campus is just a beautiful place to be.
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PURPLE SWING
If you were one of the thousands of
excited students slowly shuffling toward
Dowdy-Ficklen stadium on the lazy
afternoon of August 22nd, then you were
undoubtedly headed to Pirate Palooza.
The 11th annual Pirate Palooza was
organized and created from the ground up by
the Student Government Association and the
Student Activities Board, with support from
Dowdy Student Store.
Buses traveled between campus and the
stadium from the early afternoon until well
into the night. Pirate Palooza was a part of
the annual Plunge into Purple� week and
plunge the pirates certainly did, considering
one of the activities offered was a dunk tank.
Palooza also offered a rock wall for students
climbers, an obstacle course, a giant slide, a
bungee run, and basketball games for prizes.
Balloon and body artists wowed students
with their talents that evoked a nostalgic joy
for elementary school carnivals past.
Alongside the revelry, free food was being
handed out next to live karaoke.
ItTs a great way to end the summer and get
back into school spirit"all the free stuff is
just a bonus,� said junior Kassy Mosley.
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Mosley and hundreds of others made
this Palooza the largest itTs ever been for
returning students. The leap in attendance
this year may have been due to the heavy
promotion ahead of the event, one of the
venues being YouTube. A video posted on
the website shows the many attractions and
the large number of students attending.
To close out the perfect day of diving back
into Pirate Nation after a long summer,
PeeDee the Pirate made an appearance
towards the end; his presence a solid
reminder of all the great piratical memories
that would be created throughout the rest
of the year.
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Hurricane Irene Sweeps
The wind howled and trees thrashed as
Hurricane Irene brought its wrath upon
Eastern Carolina on August 27, 2011.
SO soon after the beginning of the semester,
and the earthquake that shook up campus
On the first day of classes, the rumor of
lreneTs arrival rattled students and Greenville
residents alike. Many students, in fear of
the danger, left Greenville and returned to
their homes. Some students however,
Stuck it out and described it as an
unforgettable weekend.
Asked by ECU Safety and Police Department
to stay indoors, students were cooperative
and patiently surfed the Internet and listened
to the radio for updates. However, there were
a few thrill seekers who desired to have a
more personal look.
I had never been in a hurricane before and
wanted to take advantage of my opportunity,�
Said senior Johnny Yang. Yang wasnTt the
Only student to risk life and potential death-
by-tree-limb by heading out into the weather.
the East Coast
Many people took the chance to venture out
for pictures and video footage. However,
what made Hurricane Irene truly iconic of the
school year was the amount of damage
on campus.
Greene Hall sustained the most damage
to its roof and experienced other structural
issues caused by the combination of water
and wind. Students complained throughout
West End about water damage found in their
rooms as well as personal items that had to
be either thrown away or washed.
Administrators canceled classes for two
days after the weekend of Irene as the
maintenance staff worked diligently to
remove fallen trees and clear pathways
to make campus accessible.
Freshmen students found the hurricane to be
the most challenging as it happened shortly
after classes began.
We are from the North; the storm had us
freaking out and was definitely something we
never had to deal with in the past,� said both
g Terror
Claudia Bierce and Kaitlyn Marks, freshmen.
Whether students decided to speed away
from Greenville or wait out the storm,
certainly everyone was affected in some way.
Eyewitnesses actually saw the outer wall
covering on the front side of Campus Towers
slowly peel away in the driving wind.
Our campus was not the only area affected
though"the entire city faced major flooding,
power outages, and trees hundreds of years
old toppling to the ground. The entire East
Coast was shaken by this undoubtedly
historic hurricane, which reached as far
North as Canada.
By Christina Boddie
January 2011"Australia: Cyclone Tasha
created the worst on record flooding as it
dumped water into Queensland.
March 2011"Japan: Over an 8.5 magnitude
earthquake triggered tsunami waves which
devastated millions.
October 2011"Turkey: Two earthquakes in
a short period of time killed hundreds and
displaced millions more.
November 2011"California: Harsh rain and
landslides swept away highways, which
broke off into the Pacific Ocean.
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INORTH RECREATIONAL
|COMPLEX, PHASE II
The bottom line is, we measure how
well our students do academically but
also how well they do recreationally...
the recreation facilities and how theyTre
engaged in our university are very
important... [and] certainly Phase |
and Phase II of this North Recreational
Complex helps us achieve our goals...
SO this is part of student success,�
Said Dr. Steve Ballard, Chancellor, at
the opening of the North Recreational
Complex, Phase II, this fall.
The new facilities caused quite a stir among
Students on and off campus. All pirates
are familiar with the North Recreational
Complex Phase | fields that are used for
Many intramural and club sports, but this
year the Odyssey High Challenge Course
was installed along with a six acre lake
accompanied by a sand beach that students
__» Can use for sunbathing, volleyball, disc golf,
_» and fishing.
| think itTs a really exciting thing for ECU, it
gives the students a place to hang out and
have fun in the warm weather and it offers
a variety of activities. ITm excited to play
volleyball and hang out with my friends once
it gets warm outside,� said sophomore
Dave Gould.
The eight year project was funded by student
fees, and students seem to be getting the
most out of what they paid for.
I think itTs great to have a place for students
like the North Rec because you can go and
have a cookout with your friends right on the
beach without having to drive an hour to get
to the actual beach; itTs just so convenient to
have right there at your disposal,� said senior
lan McLeod.
For students that live at the North Campus
apartment complex and are within walking
distance of the new facility, the North
Recreational Complex is surely going to
become a very popular place to spend
free time.
My roommates and | always go to the fields
to play soccer and when itTs warm we lay out
on the beach. ItTs a really nice to have it be
so close to where we live,� said sophomore
Tiffany McCord.
Although swimming isnTt allowed in the six
acre lake, students are free to use the water
to go fishing and kayaking. This complex is
designed to help students relax, have fun,
socialize, and get exercise.
Even though itTs technically a part of the
university, it doesnTt feel like it.
When youTre at the North Rec it just feels
like a weekend away with your friends at the
beach or the park, you just enjoy yourself
there and relieve the stresses of school,�
said sophomore Mason Montgomery.
Other students who tend to lean toward
adventure are excited for the new Odyssey
High Challenge Course. The course is
designed to encourage teamwork and
leadership"itTs designed so that students
need to help one another through the course
if they want to complete it successfully.
I think itTs so cool that the North Rec now
has a 300 foot zip line that students can go
on. ITm without a doubt most excited about
that addition,� said junior Whitney Brown.
The North Recreational Complex is a great
success for this university and a leap
forward to giving students a place to learn
skills outside of the classroom.
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The students who make up SGA
showcase exemplary leadership
throughout campus. While leading
SGA through a productive year, President
Martinkovic says his focus is on a long term
plan. How one administration can start
something that others can build off in the
long run [is important], not just the present,�
said Martinkovic.
With this type of mindset, itTs no mystery how
so many new projects have been presented
on behalf of the SGA. The two main
contributions for the spring semester are the
SGA Relay For Life, and the direct service to what the Student Government Association
the Boys and Girls Club of America.
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SGA plans on raising $2500 before Relay for
Life on April 13. President Martinkovic offered
incentive to students and staff who are
contributing money"if the goal is reached, he
will wear a dress on the day of the event.
Playing with the kids at the Boys and Girls
Club and being upstanding role models in the
community has a considerable impact on the
kids affected by the SGA. By assisting them
with networking, SGA shows them that the
University cares and that they, too, can one
day be apart of a progressing era.
New logo, new mission, and new outlook is
is aiming for this school year. With the new
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the student body, future SGA administratio"
and ECU will surely have something to bull!
off in the long run.
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onships
WhereTs the love?
Relationships are difficult and require
work from both sides. Aside from the
stresses of homework, jobs, and club
activities, some find it challenging to make
time to search for ~the oneT.
Everyone, whether they realize it or not,
has a certain image or list of criteria in mind
when thinking about this topic. ~The oneT
is that mythical perfect person that some
believe are their soul mate.
Though it may seem cliche or childish to some,
many of the relationships students create in
college last for a lifetime. Typically, it is when
a person least expects it that they meet the
person they fall in love with. Besides having
a good connection or chemistry with another
person, there is actual work that goes into
successful relationships.
Sophomores Dominic Brown and Megan
Baillie are a perfect example of a couple
that works at keeping a strong bond.
They met in their hometown during high
school and decided to make a big step and
attend college together. The young couple
has been together five years and they
believe that good communication is vital.
l love him because he is my best friend who
| can share any and everything with...he
makes me feel special,� said Baillie.
Lasting relationships go beyond looks
and delve deeper into understanding your
partner. May people search for love; few find
it, and those who are lucky enough should
serv! hold on tight and never let go.
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Students living in the residence halls
oftentimes find themselves being
distracted when trying to study,
and one popular distraction is and
always will be television. One of the
best channels to watch while on campus
is Campus 31. Campus 31 is a student
produced television station that is on campus
cable and YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.
When watching Campus 31 students can
catch promos, recaps, and shows as well as
post their own videos.
Although maintaining television shows for
students is a lot of work, the staff at Campus
31 still manages to find ways to make it fun.
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Campus 31 covers some of the major
things going on at East Carolina. When the
university went on lockdown because of the
gun-brella man� incident this school year,
Campus 31 presented many updates so that
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The most enjoyable thing about Campus 31
is that we are encouraged to practice our art
and be creative, while also producing real
world projects and working with real clients for
projects throughout campus. ItTs the perfect
example of a job that doesnTt feel like work.
Each of our employees absolutely love what
they do, and encourage each other and have
a blast,� said Kyle Walker, Campus 31Ts TV
station manager.
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Students who watch Campus 31 learn
about news and events and also are able leg
watch all of the independent programmingup
that students themselves have produced. a s
Campus 31 is the most diverse source of W;
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LaTTrish Mack lives and breathes in
waves"radio waves, that is. Mack has
worked at the student-run radio station
= alssince her freshman year. She gradually
and zealously learned what makes up a
radio station from the ground up; operating
able 'equipment, managing Dus, and keeping
min9up with the most current music. Now, as
ced. a senior, Mack is the Station Manager at
e ol WZMB and this year she has created a
t EC clear vision of goals for the station.�
WZMB is housed in Mendenhall and offers
more than eleven shows to listeners.
The station has enlightened the minds of
Many pirates that tune in every day with a
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diverse selection of music, shows, and
interviews from different artists.
These shows donTt come without hard work
though, broadcasters at the WZMB radio
station have extensive training to make them
skilled and ready for airtime, just like Mack
did for years.
SheTs grown to understand the value of
proficient leadership and has made the
station a diverse place where underground
and independent artists can flourish and
get the airtime that the commercial stations
may withhold. Some of those diverse artists
include, but are certainly not limited to,
seniors Jessica Roff and David Chaney.
Chaney, a broadcast journalism major, has
just begun his tenure at the station, and is
quick to explain why he loves it.
('WZMB] opens doors for underground
artists,� Chaney exalted.
Chaney might be new to the station, but Roff
is a seasoned personality on-air. SheTs the
host of The Jessica Morning Show,� which is
all about helping students start off their day
on a positive note. She supplies inspiration
and optimism in her song choices, and gives
advice to callers and listeners alike during
musical breaks.
Rock on, WZMB.
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Whether itTs Tuesday or Thursday, students
always pick up The East Carolinian; they
may read it from cover to cover, or just tear
the paper apart for the Pirate Rants column.
The East Carolinian is informative on
many levels. The student-run newspaper not
only shares the news about what is going on
in the university, but it also allows them to
have their own opinions in print.
From the interesting photos to the need
to read further than just the front page
headlines"students all around are generally
buzzing about the days paper. Without The
East Carolinian, our school would not be as
united as it currently is. Many people would
not Know about events or news that effects
students were it not for the newspaper.
Although The East Carolinian used to be
a very small staff, the staff has grown and
expanded to now hover around 100, which
is more employees than any other branch of
student media.
Winning second place for the South Eastern
Journalism Conference [was the most
memorable moment of the year], because it
represented how hard the staff works,� said
Editor-in-Chief Caitlin Hale, senior. This year
was the first year that The East Carolinian
has placed within the top ten.
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This was a major accomplishment for not
only the staff but for the University as well.
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The Rebel is the annual ECU Literary And all of that is before they even begin The tapes were then viewed by the judges
vell. i Magazine. It is the true showcase of designing the book itself, which is focused just like all of the other submissions. |
Creative talents at ECU"students from around a central theme that the Rebel Winn hopes that his addition to RebelTs
- st Campus are invited to submit visual staff typically keep a secret until the book reach will last into future editions.
literary works, and performance pieces. __ is released. by Tori Rodriguez
" the Editor and Lead Designer of We tried to show how advertising has 7
Ded Wward-winning publication was Graphic impacted society throughout history,� said
9N senior Phillip Winn. Winn and his Winn of the theme.
team, fellow seniors Andrea Smith and
Jacklyn Lopez, were responsible for every
aspect of the
This year was the first year that dance
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the call for ieee From advertising other categories, and it was made possible
to organizi pie nee pemiig eho through coordination within Student Media.
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Coordinati ;
Campus with various schools across professionally video recorded the dancers
Creat ane Rebel team worked tirelessly to who wanted to submit to Rebel.
ate the best possible product they could.
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What is the Expressions magazine?
Well it is exactly what its title implies"a way
for students to express themselves"through
art, writing, or photos.
Expressions magazine is one of the many
branches of Student Media that is hosted
at ECU. It provides an alternative way for
students to make their voice heard in college.
Expressions is a multicultural publication
that began in the late 1900Ts. Its mission
statement explains that it is a minority
magazine, which is used to represent
any group of students that are not widely
represented on campus.
The most memorable moment from working
on Expressions this year was making the
change from a literary magazine to a real
magazine with news stories,� said Samantha
Hughes, general manager at Expressions.
This is a very big change that has not been
done before,� said Hughes.
Expressions welcomes contributions of art
or poetry from anyone that is part of the
student body. The magazine is printed two to
three times a year. It does much more than
other magazines tend to do; it gives a voice
to those that feel like they are voiceless.
It also allows students to express themselves
in a variety of ways.
Working for Expressions magazine is also a
very good start for those that want to further
a Career in the area of magazine publications.
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Those that are on staff at the magazine get P
lot of quality experience for their future.
The art that accompanies the articles is
eye-catching and different, which is what tk
makes Expressions magazine different from T
other media at East Carolina,� said Leila Fal li
senior and staff writer for the magazine.
This media outlet has a very dedicated staf!
as well as audience. Although this magaziné
is meant for minorities, many groups of
students are represented by its excellent work e
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Te ghout the years in their yearbooks.
Ee ss of a yearbook will always come to
a you remember all of the activities you
C�,� Participated in, friends you spent all
yOur time with, and all the classes you woke
UP at 8 a.m. to get to on time.
ae a Student not wonder how this
vel Si came about? Yearbooks are not
me = cea it takes a lot of people
i " work. The yearbook staff is more
Thee mM of friends than just coworkers.
�,�rs and photographers had to work
together in order for their stories and photos
to be cohesive. All of the section editors
have to work together to make sure that they
do not miss a single event or typo. No matter
who does what job on the staff, every person
contributed to putting this book together.
All | ever wanted for the staff was for everyone
to bond as a team and really enjoy working
together,� said Editor-in-Chief Tori Rodriguez.
The yearbook staff is larger this year than
it has been in the past. Students from the
yearbook staff come from all types of majors,
from premed students to personal trainers.
People come and go, just like any other
job, but those that stay get so much out of
working for the Buccaneer.
ECU is obviously at a university setting
and therefore much different than high
school yearbook. It allows a lot more
freedom and ability to make your own mark,�
said freshman staff writer Julia Hurley.
The yearbook staff is a very diverse group
but they always come together to meet the
deadlines or just to have a few laughs.
The yearbook is not simply about the people
who make it"itTs about the students who
make the school is what it is, because
without them there would be nothing to put
in the yearbook at all. The BuccaneerTs
purpose is to help students to look back
years from now and to say, I went to that
and it was the best day of my life.�
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At the bottom of the College Hill on a hot
September afternoon, the 15th annual
King and Queen of the Halls was held.
Close to 800 students who live on-campus
were able to enjoy slip-nT-slide, tug-of-war,
various carnival games, and other group
activities as they worked together in teams.
By far the most popular game was the limbo
competition that took place near the end
of the day"the line to compete took up
almost the whole field, not including all of the
students cheering on the contestants.
The most fun was the distance slip-n-slide,
but the most fun to watch was the tug-o-war,�
said freshman Thomas Halloran.
Since the event is held at the beginning of
the semester, it becomes the perfect way for
students to bond and interact with their hall-
mates (the people they'll be spending next
year living with).
The most memorable [moment] would have
to be the final event which was a tug a war
competition between the halls. To watch
everyone pull together and cheer on their
hall just felt really amazing,� said Jorge
Almonte-Florimon, President of Jones Hall.
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At the end of the day, despite everyoneTs
best efforts, two winners had to be chosen
as King and Queen. This yearTs crowned
Kings were the men of Aycock " after
their Herculean victory at the tug-of-war,
they were the undisputed champions.
The Queens were no different; after their
remarkable success on the tug-of-war
battlefield, the ladies from Cotten, Fleming
and Jarvis were crowned as 2011 royalty.
By Amanda Malone
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SEXY & SALACIOUS!
Sex is a subject that racks the brains
of millions of college students around
the nation. Men and women alike partake
in sexual activity and experimentation
throughout their years in college. It has been
proven that the largest and most frequently
used sexual instrument in the human body is
the brain, so obviously the best way to enjoy
sex is to be informed about it.
MTVTs popular sex columnist, Dan Savage,
brought his saucy knowledge to Hendrix this
year. ECU was one stop on MTV's college
campus tour, wherein Savage chats with
students about all issues concerning sex in
his new reality television show, Savage U,�
which is set to air next year (2012).
As students filed in on the crisp October night,
some were getting camera-ready to ask their
questions on television and others fidgeted
with note cards theyTd filled out to send
in their inquiries anonymously. The lights
dimmed a bit and students began to indulge
in their deepest sex fantasies and concerns.
Ciarra Dortche, sophomore, explained how
she believes an all around healthy lifestyle
includes an active, safe sex life.
This question and answer session will be
beneficial to college kids by telling them
different ways to have fun with sex while also
staying safe and STD free,� said Dortche.
As the questions came pouring in, Savage
held nothing back in his answers, no matter
how raunchy. Questions ranged from the
more common like, How many is too many?�
to the specific, Is oral sex, sex? And if so,
why do white girls think it isnTt?� (Which was
met with uproarious laughter.)
Savage delivered all of his answers with
a delightful wit that charmed the entire
auditorium, effectively turning a subject most
people find uncomfortable into something
funny and cavalier. He covered an array of
topics from sex to relationships, cheating,
families and a college kidsT favorite sex fall
back"the hook up.�
The more informed you are on sex and
sexual habits, the less intimidating it all
feels,� said Nicole Johnson, sophomore.
ItTs important to stay aware and not shy
away from the subject.�
The evening ended with a free for all between
Savage and the eager students, looking to
continue the salacious conversation. The two
hours of laughs and shocking sex topics left
audiences feeling as if theyTd metaphorically
explored where they never had before.
By Krystyna Bowling
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Concerts, Football, & Parade
Between an exciting football game,
a colorful parade, an amazing concert,
and various other activities, students
can find plenty to do during the week
of homecoming.
| remember my first homecoming at college
and how exciting everything was, and now itTs
my last homecoming. ItTs very bittersweet but |
look forward to still coming back for this event
every year,� said senior Ashton Whitmoyer.
For newcomers, such as freshman
Alex Hughes, homecoming was full of
possibilities. There was so much to do!
| like how ECU has a lot of events to go to.
My friends and | went to some of them and
we all had so much fun, especially at the
game and the concert,� said Hughes.
The concert this year featured the band
O.A.R. from Baltimore, Maryland. This was
quite a change from last yearTs Ludacris,
however many students enjoyed the switch
from a hip hop artist to a rock band.
Last year was fun, but this year was great
The History
of the Tradition
The roots of East CarolinaTs homecoming
reach back all the way to 1932. At this time,
the school was not yet a university; it was
still a small teachers college. Since then,
homecoming has grown into a huge event
that the school widely celebrates today.
The always exciting homecoming parade was
first put together in 1941. In 1953, the first
homecoming queen, Kitty Brinson, appeared
in the parade down 5th street and in 1976 the
first African-American homecoming queen,
Jeri Barnes, was crowned. How could anyone
overlook the year when PeeDee became our
official school mascot; in 1983 the famous
pirate helped the university magnify its
school spirit. Today, homecoming is an event
that students look forward to every year, the
anticipation of the big game brings everyone
together and all the events really show that
our school is the heart of Pirate Nation.
By Julia Muller
40 Buccaneer
because | love O.A.R. and so do a lot of my
friends, it was good to be able to know and
sing along to their songs,� said sophomore
Nick Ferrer.
Another iconic moment of homecoming was
the parade. Different campus organizations
made floats according to this yearTs
homecoming theme. The theme this year
was ~PeeDee goes to Hollywood.T ! made
a float with my sorority. It was really fun
because | love art so | got creative with
the float and then we got to show it off to
everyone,� said sophomore Eliza Barnes.
Along with the parade there was a skit that
also followed the PeeDee goes to Hollywood
theme where organizations put on short
plays for an audience of their peers.
Another homecoming tradition is the Cannon
Ball Dance held in Minges.
| love Cannon Ball, getting dressed with the
girls is so much fun and you get to go dance
and meet new people. Plus, the top picks for
homecoming court are announced which is
exciting,� said sophomore Courtney Reddi
The homecoming court was finally
announced during the big football game.
This yearTs homecoming king and queen
were Travis Thayer and Chelsea Roach.
They were inaugurated in front of thousand
of people that came to cheer on the
Pirates for their big homecoming game agal
Tulane. With the pirates pulling out a win of 3
13, and all other events being successful an
fun, students will agree that this homecoming
was definitely one for the books.
The game was insane; it was packed
and full of excitement. Everyone had an
awesome time� said senior Dennis Palmer.
By Julia Muller
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~ i oa you hear it: the familiar cadence
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mi Dowdy-Ficklen. I love the band,
fee ime they get you so pumped up!�
Man Lonnequa Montero exalted.
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Zakari Cummings is a senior that is the
clarinet section leader. He is hardworking and
dedicated to the band. Since freshmen year,
Cummings has been a part of the marching
season, but his work does not stop there.
He also helps to lead the younger members
and provide a great example. Many of the
younger band students appreciate Cummings
and recognize his true leadership.
Cummings is not the only hard worker in the
band; there are countless others that put in a
lot of effort into playing the music that
they love. Katie Lesko is freshman in the
band and sees the results of all the effort
that has gone into making the pirate band
what it is today.
When | joined band, | knew | was joining
a great group of individuals. The people |
have met are going on to bigger and better
things after this, and itTs great to be in that
atmosphere and be motivated by it,�
said Lesko.
The marching band is exactly what you might
expect"a bunch of well-rounded students that
love to entertain and have great musicality.
What you might not know is that they are
all focused and driven; they are a part of
something bigger than themselves"they
are the embodiment of the iconic
East Carolina spirit.
By Julia Hurley
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lucky representatives of the color guard g@
to accompany the football team to Navy af
show their colors. It was nothing like they
had ever experienced before.
ItTs the feeling that | get when | step in front
the crowd onto the field. Hearing the fans Slums
along to the fight song and the al ma-mater, Ris
listening to the purple and gold chant, even fig
standing in the wave of smoke as the team ay
runs on. | love performing more than anythil®
There is nothing better than stepping onto 4jee=
field in front of 50,000 pirate fans,� said seniiat
Megan Sneed.
Sneed loves what she does, and color gu¢ -
is iconic to her East Carolina experience 43g
well as that of everyone whoTs on the tear
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Cheers ring out as the buzzer sounds
and the last point is scored.
As the court clears children run up to hug and
get their pictures taken with PeeDee
the Pirate. Families and friends talk about the
game that has just finished as they begin to
gather their things and head for the door.
The cheerleaders and dance teams huddle
up for one last meeting before they are
dismissed and the pep band continues to
play until all the fans have left. The team
soon heads to the locker room, and the
coaches stay around discussing the game
with one another. But what happens after the
game has ended? Everyone just leaves right?
Wrong. There is still so much work to do
even though the game has just ended.
Obviously that is not all that happens when
the game has ended. Chairs have to be put
away and the floors have to be cleaned.
Not only that, but someone has to pick up
all the trash that fans may have mistakenly
leave behind. As the workers begin their
clean up, they do not act as if they are tired
of having to be there. All the workers are all
smiling and joking around with each other.
Many students and fans do not realize that
there are things that have to be done after
the game. Although these workers are
behind the scenes sometimes, they still
deserve to be noticed for all of the hard work
that they do. These employees that come
in to clean up after the game deserve much
more then our thanks and appreciation; they
ensure that the place is clean for students
and fans so that the next time a game is
played it will be enjoyed just like the last.
By Julia Hurley
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toward you and steals your last French
fry and scurries away with its prize before
you are even able to process what just
happened; SQUIRRELS: 1, STUDENTS: 0:
This same scenario has played out
for students all across campus as the
population of squirrels continues to increay
each year. Last year | was eating outside
Dowdy when a squirrel just jumped on me
and ripped my food right out of my hand,�
recalls sophomore Maura Stevens.
However rude this behavior might be, man)
other students encourage the squirrels
to take food. I give food to the squirrels gil
sometimes, especially if | donTt finish my m&
ItTs better than dumping it in a garbage call
said sophomore Megan Peffley.
Aside from stealing food, the squirrels arou
campus have other habits that some stude?
find amusing. I was walking to class and a
squirrel was perched on top of a brick wall,
and it would squeal or bark at anyone that
walked by. It was really funny and weird to
watch,� said senior Collin Silverthorn.
A squirrel tried to follow me into my dorm
earlier this year, | literally had to block him
from getting into the lobby,� freshman Ametl
Puzon reports. No matter whom you ask, it
seems like every student has a memorable
squirrel story to share, whatTs yours? The
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Phere on Campus changes,� said junior
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© holiday and are prepared to rage.�
here a
a aly some activities on campus that
INvolve alcohol or large downtown
eseepeteate ere
crowds, such as the showing of Rocky
Horror Picture Show,� the Mendenhall
Midnight Madness event and the Residence
Hall Association sponsored Ghost Walk.
All students have access to holiday fun,
whether it involve tricking or treating.
Junior Madonna Messana explains her
own tradition that she developed for her
Greenville Halloweens. My girlfriends and |
usually have matching outfits, like the three
little pigs or the spice girls. We all have a
pre-party before we pile in on the bus and
head downtown with all the other crazy people
roaming around Greenville,� said Messana.
There is nothing like Greenville on Halloween
night, no other school can compare.�
Many students from surrounding universities
come to Greenville to partake in the festivities.
Despite the fact that ECU and Greenville
Police have a watchful eye out for students
that go overboard on holiday fun, the
students rarely seemed affected by it.
ItTs always important to stay safe while
youTre having fun, but it takes a lot to kill the
buzz of an ECU party veteran,� said junior
Hunter Ingram. After all, you canTt spell
~partiesT without ~pirates.�
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Around 598 million pounds of candy are sold
each year on Halloween, totaling 1.9 billion
dollars in candy sales. Chocolate candy
makes up 90 million pounds of the 598
million sold.
In North Carolina the two biggest Halloween
celebrations are in Chapel Hill, NC at UNC-
Chapel Hill and Greenville, NC at ECU.
The most popular female Halloween
costume in 2011 was Lady Gaga.
The most popular male Halloween costume
in 2011 was Charlie Sheen.
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On Oct. 24, the lights went down and
music came up to reveal the legendar)
Michelle Michaels coming on stage to
her hundreds of cheering fans.
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Fall Drag Show in Hendrix. The Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered
Student Union put on the show, which was
once again a huge success.
Michaels is always the headliner of the
show; her witty and humorous jokes had
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their seats in awe and excitement, waiting
see what happened next.
One of MichaelsT number one fans, a
sophomore by the name of Justin Bolton
waited for two hours at the door. Last ye@,
was my first year ever attending a drag sh!
and | knew this year would be even bette!
Plus, their performances and makeup are |
always fantastic,� Bolton said.
The drag queens not only know how to pul
on great performances, but they also knov
how to be glamorous. We followed these Mus
divas this year to see what goes on back inv
stage before the show. In a matter of minu'the
they had their wardrobe, makeup, and haif Bott
done and were ready to walk on stage to Cet
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legendary Purina Chow. This renowned di Two
queen has been performing for the past the
twenty five years. forn
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something sweet and singing. | asked het j, Ol
why she was always happy, and she said, aria
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Not only Purina Chow, but every drag que~dan
that performs doesnTt do it just for fun. Ththe
genuinely love to entertain and distract wit,
from the everyday and ordinary. This is Wh Wri
hundreds of students wait hours in line tO sty,
attend the Drag Show every year. tone
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What is hall life?
ItTs the life only certain college students
can achieve and thrive in. When freshman
come to college, one of their biggest fears®
is usually ~what will my roommate be likeT,
but what they donTt always think about is
what their halls will be like, and perhaps thi
should be an even bigger consideration.
Students find out that the trek up College
Hill is not only long but is something that
they have to look forward to for the rest of
the year. Ladies who live in Cotten Hall will
always be able to hear late night carouser
near the fountain on the weekends.
Students in West End will have the shortes
trek to downtown festivities on a Friday
night, but the longest walk to classes on
Monday mornings. Even so, all halls have
their -ups and downs and every one of them
on campus ranges in their variety as well a
their accommodations.
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appealing additions, but its drawback is th
itTs all the way up college hill. Umstead is
down on campus but requires a long walk
to West End Dining hall. Another amenity
of college living is the free access to
entertainment and knowing where the party�
With such close quarters to so many people |
information flows fast and free. If a student!
wants to go out and their roommate doesn
there is always someone across the hall of
the suite next to them ready to go.
This is a once in a lifetime deal, you get th
chance to live and experience your life on
your own,T said freshmen Amber Jones.
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cane panel to ensure the best topics are discussed such as budgets, is a rising sophomore. Wheeler views her
ving on Fabtis o man entering ECU. programs, and policy. This student-run new position as an excellent opportunity to
Pars of ail Can be some of the best organization is concerned with building effect change on campus; from increasing
M life jn the aa college career. Memories relationships within the University community the amount of members in RHA to retaining
ecause = , eg over the years and creating a voice for all students. more students to live on campus for their
�,� diverse ones e, but also because of aside from important decision-making, sophomore years.
he Residence : : seats life provides. RUA members also have the option to Ambitious and ready to go, RHA is an
loard - fe, Association (RHA) isa attend regional and national conferences essential organization that is adding
lat meets ae Es every residence hall to collaborate with and out-spinit other positively to ECU campus on their course of
ISCuss Policy " ee gin Ae pe a there Selb ae room growth and change.
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Work to serve the University community. | attendance is one major concern for next pene careeen
yearTs RHA board members.
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When it comes to planning great
events, the Resident Hall Association
(RHA) has it down pat. This association
is all serious when it comes to creating a
great show. Discussing budgets, locations
and event can be stressful at times but they
manage to create flawless event each time.
Rock the Block, which was unfortunately
canceled due to inclement weather, was
creative and ready to take students back
in time. There was going to be a roller derby
down at the bottom of College Hill, free food,
drinks, and games with prizes were planned.
But RHATs proudest event this year was
SiblingsT Weekend. This was the first
SiblingsT Weekend, but RHA hopes to
turn it into an annual event. Their event
appeared successful when brothers and
sisters, young and old could be seen all over
campus enjoying each otherTs company.
The awesome weekend started off with
a scavenger hunt and the winning family
had their pick from various prizes. Other
events for the marathon weekend included
a discounted ECU baseball game, bowling,
and arcade fun in Mendenhall.
| love spending time with [my brother an
sister] when | can and showing them wht
live,� said freshmen Christen Perry whilé
played pool with her young siblings.
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when they were included in their big brot
or sisterTs exciting collegiate life. RHA wa
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especially as weTre all still growing up.
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The African American student
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black students and join together.
The Black Student Union main concern
is volunteering and giving back.
This organization completes and has made
many volunteering opportunities accessible
for members. They have also recently
begun a scholarship program for deserving
students. One of their major events is the
Heritage Ball, where students with the most
volunteer hours or high grade point average
are awarded money for the following year.
The ball is a formal event with music, a catered
dinner and interpretive dance. This was
definitely a night of class for the students
coming together. They were also pleased
to have Supreme Court Justice Thurgood
MarshallTs son, John Marshall, come speak
and inspire the African American community.
BSU is also proud to have an annual AIDS
benefit and collaborate with groups/clubs
such as NAACP, ASO and the modeling
troupe ICON.
While this club gives back to the community
they take time to deal with important issues
affecting the black race. BSU meets weekly
on Wednesday nights and are the largest
multicultural club on campus with about
one hundred and fifty members. The Black
Student Union is definitely making it their job
to change not just ECU, but the community
with one deserving person at a time.
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While some clubs are focused on
cultural awareness, other are built
around charity and giving back to thé
community. Invisible Children is a
global organization that focuses on
making people aware of genocides
occurring in Africa every day.
This year this club had a major screening
of the infamous video of Joseph Kony, wé
criminal. KonyTs image has been used in
recent years to raise awareness about
the treatment of children at the hands
of warlords like him; boys are trained as
soldiers who will die in senseless battles
and young girls are made to be sex slave?
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remote Africa, many people are unaware 9
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to change this through advertisement and
the screening of the film, KONY 2012. KO
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raise fund but also to influence more peOP
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voice to children in Africa this year, they 4
worked to gain a foothold on campus.
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such a passionate group of people,� said
Lauren Wilson, the groupTs president.
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Who are they? The Hmong Student
Association is a group of Asian students
who try to maintain and preserve their
culture on campus. What is Hmong?
They are Asian people originally from the
mountains of Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and
other countries. Several decades ago, many
found themselves displaced and relocated
to the United States. Although uncommon to
the mainstream student body, the HSA has a
large membership here at ECU of about
sixty students.
In order to educate other about their culture
they have a cultural awareness show.
The show explains their historic struggle to get
to the US through song, dance and informative
presentations about the Hmong customs.
For Hmong students, working together as
a family unit is very important since Hmong
citizens in North Carolina are so few. When
they are not being serious about their
culture, HSA members enjoy eating and
studying together as a family would.
| enjoy my organization because | get to be
with friends | care about who are my same
background,� said sophomore Billy Lor.
HSA has been and will continue working
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In the frigid January air, girls danced
around in bikinis and guys slapped
their shoulders to keep warm as close
to 1000 people, students and staff alike,
waited to jump into the Rec CenterTs
outdoor pool at the 16th annual Polar
Bear Plunge. The line wrapped around
the building and everyone was waiting in
anticipation of their arctic dip.
Every two minutes, plungers were instructed
to jump feet first� after a countdown from ten.
Human instincts kicked in seconds after
plunging, and excitement gave way to a mad,
shivering scramble for towels, which were
thoughtfully provided by the Residence Hall
Association and the Rec Center.
The first ever Polar Bear Plunge was held in
1997"only 35 pirates plunged into the water
during the freezing, 21 degree weather.
The number of students who plunge every
year has certainly increased since then;
plunging has become a thing of ECU legend.
I wanted to [plunge] before | graduated
because it would be something to talk about
after graduation,� said freshman Dedric Baker.
Polar Bear Plunge tee-shirts, free food, cake,
drinks, and a drawing to wina 3 ft. tall Polar
Bear were the best incentives for the more
reluctant plungers. The braver students do
it for their own gratification, like sophomore
John Reese.
| have done it all alone for two years, none
of my friends ever do it, but lTm my own man,�
said Reese as he calmly exited the pool and
proudly walked to pick up his free tee-shirt.
Prior to plunging, all students and staff were
required to fill out and sign a medical waiver,
which may have seemed silly to some.
Despite the good time to be had, there are
various risks associated with Polar Bear
Plunges around the world. Increased heart
and blood pressure (from cold water shock)
is a concern, as is an increase in pH levels in
the blood (due to gasping). However, Andrea
Frye, a lifeguard on duty for her 3rd Plunge
said that she has never had to jump in the
pool to save anyone, nor have any medics
ever been utilized.
| would do it all over again,� said sophomore
Nicole Manigo.
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activities and correspond with police in
case of suspicious activity. In addition,
this hardworking patrol team locks and
secures buildings, while also providing safe
transportation to students who need a ride.
Dedication and teamwork are what the ECU
Police Department stands for in their mission
to fully inform students of potential threats to
safety. Enhancing the quality of safety is top
priority and police constantly strive to be the
best at what they do.
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Mrs. B and The People Who Feed Us
The employees at West End and Todd dining
halls welcome students with inviting smiles.
Each day they prepare food that students are
anxious to devour. Campus Dining provides
students with a buffet style setting and a
welcoming environment. There are various
options for students to satisfy their taste buds.
From Pizza Amore to The Pitt, there isa
variety of selections that can be found.
For those who are looking for healthier
alternatives, the light choice options are
the best. Whole grains and salads help
students maintain their figures and prevent
the infamous freshman fifteen.
The food choices for that particular day are
prepared, cooked, and served in a short
time span. Every employee makes a
contribution in maintaining a quick pace.
Custodians constantly bustle to wipe down
tables and clean away messes. There are
those who make sure there are always clean
plates and eating utensils. The dishwashers
diligently put out clean cups and dishes. It is
clear why students keep coming back for more
delicious entrees available with something
different to look forward to each day.
By Christina Boddie
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What do students do ha they donTt bring
their car to college with them?
They use the East Carolina transit bus
system. East Carolina transit is a free
service that is provided for students and
employees. The buses run all over
Greenville for studentTs convenience.
They bring students to and from their
apartment complexes as well as shopping
centers that are on the bus schedule.
The buses are often driven by students that
attend East Carolina. Timothy Bell, junior,
has been diving a bus for about a year and
a half. BellTs most memorable moment of the
year was one that strikes a chord with
many students.
It was the umbrella man incident�, he
recalled, laughing. He described having to
escort students off campus to safety that day
while the campus was on lockdown.
Whether students are taking the bus
downtown on a Friday night or using it to
get to their next class, the buses are a major
part of getting to different places while
attending college.
My favorite part of riding the buses at
East Carolina is that it is not really that long
of a ride and the buses are usually not that
crowded,� said freshman Amanda Penwell.
Facts About Public Transportation
In 2011, Americans took 10.2 billion trips on
public transportation.
35 million times each weekday, people board
public transportation.
Public transportation is a $54 billion industry
that employs more than 400,000 people.
Without public transportation, congestion
costs would have been an additional
$19 billion.
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across campus as students enjoy
eateries outside of the dining hall.
All over campus, there is no shortage on
the amount of food options. Students who
have hectic schedules find this to be a great
alternative to dining hall food. The service is
typically quick and convenient which makes
the diversity of food even more appealing.
Pirate bucks can be used to pay for these
tasty fast food items. What makes these
dining locations so attractive is the chance to
get away from classes. Students can be found
simply socializing with friends, while others go
to Starbucks for their daily caffeine fix.
Hard working students who need to get away
from the library use Java city as a relaxing
place to study while feasting on a quick bite
to eat.
HUNGER: ItTs no game
There is more than fast food that can be
found but also healthy alternatives such
as Bleecker Street that offers a side salad
with meals. Reade Street has a Subway
inside but goes beyond that with personal
items for students that canTt necessarily
make it to the grocery store. I enjoy how it
quenches my hunger for something new on
occasion when | donTt want to stop at the
dining hall,� said junior Rachel Comerford.
ChiliTs Too is a new edition to ECU that is a
little more expensive but adds a restaurant
setting on campus. Students have options
of getting a to-go order but also sitting down
and being served like the actual restaurant.
Dowdy has also enjoyed remodeling in the
past year and brought new hot fast food stops.
ECU is constantly trying to come up with
innovative ways to keep the students
satisfied and full and eating on campus.
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Just prior to Halloween in 1993 or 1994,
construction began on the Curry Court lot
located South of Carol Belk. Contractors
graded the grassy field and unearthed a
large graveyard. Two brick vaults were
opened and were empty, but numerous dark
rectangles marking the location of old coffins
were also exposed. ECU archeologists were
contacted and examined one of the graves.
They found human remains and removed
a skull and a silver hatpin in order to date
the graves. The skull was determined to be
that of a woman and the date of the grave
was estimated at sometime in the 1800's.
Apparently the original owners of the
farm at that location had removed human
remains from an old family graveyard when
they sold the property to ECU, but most
of the graves had been unmarked and the
owners didnTt know they were there.
The ECU Police had to post officers on
the site to prevent looting or disturbing the
graves until after Halloween. The owners
declined to exhume the remaining graves
(about 30 or 40) and they were paved over.
The skull and the silver hatpin were reburied
under a fir tree at the east end of the lot.
People say that sometimes in October
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Noise fills the air as campus comes tol %
in the early hours of the day and studelay
across Campus crowd sidewalks and |
clog Founders Way in their hurry to
reach their various destinations.
Whether they walk or use alternative
methods of transport, such as roller blades:
bicycles, long-boards, scooters, mopeds, 7
skateboards"making it to class can becom
a new adventure everyday.
Some freshman found the transition from
high school to college life hard this year, 4
there are no parents to give wake up calls:
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make sure | beat others to class for the be
seat,� said freshman Tracy Ford, a membé
of the ROTC program.
With the pressure of being punctual and thé
looming threat of potentially harsh attenda��"�
policies, frustrations rise with the foot traffié
that is constant throughout the day.
| have no problems getting to class but
people who walk slow are my biggest pet
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convenient central campus. Typically around
wintertime itTs not hard to find students
plagued with stomach bugs, the flu, or
cold viruses. When the seasons start to
change and weather begins to erratically
switch between hot and cold, itTs prime-time
for illness.
The Student Health building finds winter to be
the most busiest and important season.
The staff there works diligently to assist
students but also educate on virus prevention.
Even though the wait is quick and easy
because of the ability to set up same day
appointments, it can seem like forever before
you're actually seen by a doctor. Once the
wait is over, paperwork is filled out and then
a patient is seen by a nurse and eventually
a doctor.
If necessary, prescriptions are filled
in-house. The prices are typically less than
other pharmacies or hospitals. So far my
experience has been great. They make
you feel at home with great service,� said
freshman Destiney Goodman.
Besides treating or assisting sick students,
the student health staff also provides
vaccinations, teaches safe sex, and
good nutrition. Student health is a great place
to set studentTs minds at ease when they
have questions concerning their health.
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As a freshman coming to ECU, you may
be shocked, appalled, or even amused
when you first see Brother Ross.
His camp on the Mall with his milk gallon filled
with water and his worn Bible are familiar to
anyone who regularly walks campus.
His message is however, very often contested.
Ross is originally from New York but he is an
ECU graduate and he started preaching on
the campus in September 2007. He travels to
many other campuses in the southeast; he
has been to NCSU, George Mason, and of
course ECU.
While Brother Ross does quote the Bible, he
isnTt a reflection of what the Bible is about.
It isnTt uncommon to see students hurling
verbal abuse at him for his religious message
as he waves his arms and yells. Things get
so heated sometimes that campus police
are usually on hand in case a student
becomes violent.
Though RossT opinions are his own, he is an
undeniably iconic aspect of our campus.
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offer the Pirate Fit Program. The progra
provides an incentive system to encoura
Finding time to work out and eat healthy when healthy student lifestyles. Prizes and
all of your friends make unhealthy choices is a giveaways are provided to students after
very big challenge, especially in college. increments of workouts.
Luckily, campus dining offers numerous When you work out, pick something thal
options for helping students to staying healthy. enjoy,� said Olivia Ratcliff, a trainer at thé
One way to eat healthy is at one of the two Student Recreation Center. A useful tip $
dining halls on campus, Todd or West End. suggested to students was to always swi
They offer a variety of foods so students have up the work outs that they do. At the end
a wide array of healthy foods to choose from. _ the day, there are plenty of options when
comes to staying healthy, they just have !
Another option to promote good health is to
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head over to the Student Recreation Center.
The Student Recreation Center offers a By
27-foot high rock climbing wall, indoor and
outdoor swimming pools, as well as six
separate basketball courts. Those that arenTt
interested in other activities still have the
options of weight machines, the running
track, or racquetball courts.
Exercise and eat right,� said Raechel
Ward, a student employee at the Student
Recreation Center. It really is just as simple
as that, even though it might be challenging.
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The free publicity and easy access make
it so fans can get to their music faster and
Whether we're trying to procrastinate on share it easier,� said Phillips. And for the
paper writing, or just posting videos to friends most well known musicians on campus, the
on Facebook, we use YouTube everyday. ECU marching band, many clips have been
posted of them playing the ECU fight song
and marching on the field.
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One popular channel when it comes to
school is well known, CollegeClickT V.
They have thousands of interviews from Jenna Marbles, a YouTube personality, has
students everywhere, including East become popular this year with her weekly
Carolina University. But even though this is a tidbits of sarcastic stereotypes. Sh** people
main source of information on ECU through say,� has also created a wide audience
YouTube, it isnTt the only one that students through playing to stereotypes globally, with
videos such as Sh** Middle Eastern Guys
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Say� and Sh** Spanish Girls Say�.
But YouTube isnTt only for viral videos and
clips of cats doing weird things. Matt Phillps, No matter what videos we watch, YouTube is
always sure to keep students busy for hours.
a freshman communication major, posts
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all over campus prepare themselves for
a late night keeping their halls secure.
Becoming a Resident Advisor is a huge
responsibility because they represent
their halls as well as the ECU community.
Students grow on an individual basis
because of the time RATs spend nurturing
their hall. Each floor in the Residence Halls
has a designated Resident Advisor
to provide guidance to the students who
reside there.
At the beginning of a studentsT college
career, they generally have no idea about
what is going to happen next. However, with
the help of their RA they gradually learn
what college is all about. Resident Advisers
are friendly and inviting as they welcome
everyone to their new homes for the next
ten months. Living on campus can be some
of the best years of a student's life because
of the bonds formed with friends as well as
the RA. A good RA is able to connect with
residents while also being authoritative.
One chief responsibility of an RA aside from
guidance is creating exciting programs for
residents. Programs can be educational,
informative, and fun as students look for
a way to meet others in their resident hall.
Upperclassmen residence halls, such as
White, prepare students for the real world
through the creation of resumes or educating
LES ofan RA
students on the proper etiquette for
interviews. Other programs are fun and all
try to bring the community together.
Some programs that are always a big hit in
halls are Zumba, Dance Central and King
and Queen of the Halls. King and Queen of
the Halls is typically held in the beginning
of the semester when each residence
hall competes for the title in various
competitions. The prize is the privilege to
have bragging rights for the entire year along
with a check made out to the winning hall.
A big event in the spring semester is Mardi
Gras, and the Belk Hall RATs held a large
celebration for those who live on College Hill.
The qualities that make up a great RA are
their winning personalities, hard work,
integrity and sense of responsibility.
We love her because sheTs understanding
and talks to us whenever we need some
encouragement,� said freshmen Shannon
Smith and Amy Dahlquist.
Resident Advisers are a necessary part
of living on campus and they usually help
students decide if they want to live there
the following year or not. Their roles are a
vital component of the ECU campus and the
campus living experience wouldn't be the
same without them.
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The winner of Battle of the Bands 201
was Matt Phillips and the Philharmonl
The show opened with The Maple Street
Band, who immediately brought boundless
energy to the stage. Matt Phillips and the
Philharmonic, The Copper Tones, and final
The Barefoot Wade Band all followed the
Opening act.
There was just so much talent in the Sch?
of Music, that starting a band felt like the
right thing to do,� said Phillips of his victory:
Battle of the Bands not only helps generaté
talk about the new bands that students aré
in, but it also determines which talented
group gets to open for Barefoot on the Malk
Getting to hear the new bands that are
on campus [is a great opportunity],� said
freshman Alyssa Rogala.
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Soaking up the sun, chilling to music
and relaxing is what students look
forward to the most at the annual
Barefoot on the Mall (hosted by the SAB).
Vendors come every year to advertise their
companies, and free food and drinks are
served to add to the chill atmosphere.
Most importantly, the reason why students
come back every year is to hear the performers.
New Boyz, a hip-hop duo, won the top vote
of the ECU student body for their catchy
dance tracks.
The energy was definitely high when the
New Boyz came on stage. ITve been going to
Barefoot for three years now and itTs become
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The mood was energetic and fun as students
danced to the hip-hop beats and reveled
in free giveaways. There were also great
performances from local artists, such as
Matt Phillips and the Philharmonic.
Barefoot on the Mall never has a dull
moment and students always leave happy
and ready to tackle the last week of classes.
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Somewhere between elementary
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school senior-itis, we each realized a
passion for a field that would eventually
become our major in college.
Academics, the core of the East Carolina
experience, is the common strand that
connects every Pirate. Whether itTs
cramming in Joyner Library until the wee
hours of the morning during exam week,
or rushing to Dowdy to get a bubble sheet
ten minutes before your exam starts, every
student goes through the rigors of academia
in college.
When you meet that professor that finally
makes you realize the connection between
the content you are learning now and the
impact your career will have on the world
later, the learning journey that we each take
in our four (or five... ok, Sometimes six) years
as an East Carolina Student forever changes
who we are as a person.
It is during this time, this iconic moment in
our lives, when we learn not only from the
(sometimes pricey) textbooks we buy, but
from the connections we make with our
peers and professors, the workshops we
attend, the study abroad trips we take, the
internship experiences we have, and the
simple life lessons we learn from living on
our own.
This year, East Carolina continued to grow
as a research and leadership institution in
the state and even through the stress of
budget cuts and increased class sizes, the
universityTs mission of providing a quality
education to its students was both met-and
excelled upon. Another year,passed for East "
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the best teacher possible no matter the time,
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of choice. This website has comments and
ratings for almost every teacher at ECU.
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students that give details about classes,
teaching styles, amount of reading you'll
have to do, and of course, whether or
not they take attendance. Learning from
someone elseTs experiences has never been
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your perfect schedule make sure to get your
registration code early and begin the hunt for
classes as soon as possible.
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access to medical education for
minority and disadvantaged students.
The school continues to work towards this
mission today. It reflects BSOMTs and ECUTs
health care establishmentTs dedication to
serving the community.
BSOM is medical school of choice for
students who are interested in family
practice or want to change the disparity
in health care received by minorities and
under-served rural communities. The Jean
Mills Health Symposium, held February 3,
was an event that follows the roots of Brody's
mission statement. The symposium, which
was centered around the theme, Enhancing
Community Health in North Carolina: Looking
in the Mirror,� was focused on ways to
increase access to health care for minorities.
BSOMTs physicians are actively involved in
research to help North Carolina.
Dr. Paul Walker, in his recent study, showed
racial disparity in lung cancer treatment.
He is developing new treatment protocols for
lung and breast cancers through this research.
BSOM also makes an active effort to provide
solutions to problems as well. A $10 million
grant will fund a collaborative effort with UNC
Chapel Hill physicians this year to research
solutions to heart disease, the number one
killer of women in America.
In addition to research into improving the
quality of health care, the different research
departments at BSOM focus their research
into the basic medical sciences.
Their goals are to strengthen BSOMTs
reputation and help contribute to the ever-
expanding field of medicine.
Some achievements this year include
research into using insulin pumps with
sensors to improve glucose control and
a potential cancer-treating drug, which
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received grants for research into microbes
and cancer research.
BSOMTs Department of Family Medicine
was featured on a CNN documentary, Big
Hits, Broken Dreams, this year for their work
with Pitt County Schools to help adjust their
athletic training program in order to reduce
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program. It is well known for itTs community
services, strides in major medical research,
and the well-trained doctors it educates and
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In 2007, the DeanTs Advancement
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to establish the Thomas Harriot College
of Arts and Sciences Voyages of,
Discovery Lecture Series. The series
advances the spirit of exploration and
discovery that is the hallmark of the liberal
arts and has become the premier intellectual
event for students and faculty of ECU, the
citizens of eastern North Carolina, and a
showcase for the quality of academic life at
ECU. Each year, the series features thought
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The College of BusinessT faculty is
composed of very skilled and diverse
professors. This unique faculty is one of
the reasons business majors love
their department.
My favorite thing about being a Business
major are the professors. They have
professional work experience and
enthusiasm that makes me enjoy my
business classes,� said sophomore
Kathleen Tcherkezian.
Interaction with professors isnTt the only time
Business majors meet with the College of
BusinessT faculty. Each student has their
own personalized support team, which
includes an academic adviser, leadership
coach, career adviser, and communication
adviser. This support team ensures that
business students will always find answers to
any questions they may have.
They have awesome professors, helpful
advisers, and they are always trying to help
us succeed,� said Brendan Schachle.
The focus of the undergraduate program is
leadership and professional development,
along with teaching students the basics of
how business works. An emphasis is placed
on developing important skills, such as
communication skills, leadership skills,
and professionalism, which are indespensible
skills in the business world of the
21st century.
The College of Business strives to
combine classroom education with real-life
experience. One of the ways in which they
achieve this is the electronic leadership
portfolio. Students begin working on their
portfolio as early as freshmen year and must
complete this portfolio before graduation.
Not only does it teach skills like business-
related reading assignments, volunteer work,
etiquette instruction, professional writing,
and teamwork exercises, it also shows future
employers what graduates of the program
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Some people like to live life on their own
terms while others just want to keep their
full time job while they are in college.
Then there are those who want to earn their
college degree from overseas when they're
not too busy protecting their couniry.
For these Pirates, ECUTs Division of Continuing
Studies is there to provide them access to the
education they need to earn their degrees.
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more faces staring back at you can
quickly go one of two ways; very well,
or terribly wrong. Fortunately, many of us
will never have to go through this experience,
however, for an education major, this is an
inevitable moment.
Teaching is something that many students
see as no big deal because we watch our
professors do it every day. But teaching in
your own classroom for the first time can be
either quite an obstacle or a dream come true.
Either way, it is an experience that College of
Education Pirates will never forget.
The very first time | taught, | could have cried
as soon as the students left. The next time,
however, one particular student with behavioral
problems worked the entire class period,
finished his project, and turned it in proudly.
That was one of the best experiences | have
ever had in aclassroom. Teaching is like a
roller coaster, but the ups always seem to
outweigh the downs,� said Jordan Chesson
after her first teaching experience.
Teaching is a profession unlike any other"not
only do you get the opportunity to share your
passion with others, but, in the same moment,
you have the potential to change a life.
Yes, it could be just another day in English
class for many students, but for some it
could be the day that they realize English is
their passion. Inspiring young minds is not a
job for just anyone; itTs best suited for those
who were once inspired in school, and are
driven to inspire others.
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Typically, people think of art and design
majors as students who paint and
sketch all the time, are interested in
hippie music and movies, and only hang
out with other art and design majors.
Realistically, these students are just like the
rest of us, with the exception of being more
artistically talented than the ordinary
college student.
The School of Art and Design offers
undergraduate degrees in Studio Art,
Art Education, and Art History, as well
as graduate degrees in Studio Art and
Art Education. The concentrations
are animation/interactive design, art
education, art history, ceramics, graphic
design, illustration, metal design, painting
and drawing, photography, printmaking,
sculpture, textiles, and wood design.
The art programs that ECU hosts are the
leading visual arts education programs in the
University of North Carolina system. It is the
largest art school in North Carolina, as well
as one of the largest in the southeast
United States. The school has been
accredited since 1962. There is no other
program like it in North Carolina and only 220
similar programs in the entire United States.
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students to new ideas and techniques and
allows them to experiment and decide which
area of study they wish to pursue. In order
to get accepted into any of the individual art
programs, art students must submit a portfolio.
The School of Art and Design is very
competitive, and there is limited space.
One of the unique features the School of Art
and Design has is the wood shop. There are
several different stationary machines, hand
tools, and a walk in spray booth within the
wood shop. Supervisors work in the shop to
monitor safety, provide instruction, and offer
technical assistance. This helps fulfill the
mission statement of the school, which is to
provide outstanding facilities and a creative
environment for an exceptional and diverse
community of faculty, staff, and students.�
My favorite thing about being an art major is
probably the fact that | donTt have to sit down
and read or study for tests; | just do projects,
which sometimes get very stressful,� said
Mackenzie Smith, a freshman majoring in
fine arts with a concentration in Cinematic
Arts and Media Production.
Media Production used to be housed in the
School of Communication, but was recently
renamed and moved to the School of Art
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The house lights darken and the
audience silences. A single spotlight
illuminates a lone actor on stage. This
scenario happens often in the lives of theatre
and dance majors.
My favorite part is the rush"putting your
art out there and feeling everyoneTs eyes
on you. ThereTs this incredible connection
you and the audience get to share in those
moments,� said Amanda Higgins, a freshman
majoring in Musical Theatre.
The School of Theatre and DanceTs mission
is to provide students with the beginnings
of professional quality training with a liberal
arts education. The faculty is academically
qualified and has experience in professional
theatre. Encouraging creative activity and
producing high-quality work is also part of
the schoolTs mission. In order to fulfill this
mission, students are given performing and
technical production work opportunities in
major productions, studio workshop plays,
and directing class projects.
Being a dancer is a life in and of itself
for me. | love everything about it " the
freedom and the expression. | really want
to do it and be involved in it for as long as |
possibly can,� said Jacob Regan, a Dance
Performance major.
The School of Theatre and Dance
offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in
Dance Performance, Dance Education,
Theatre Arts Education, and Theatre
Arts. Those majoring in Theatre Arts can
pick between five different concentration
areas: Professional Actor Training, Musical
Theatre, Theatre Design & Production,
Stage Management, and Theatre for Youth.
Twenty-one full-time faculty members in
the McGinnis Theatre and the sixteen-room
Messick Theatre Arts Center teach over 100
courses in theatre, dance, and speech.
I love being in the acting classes with my
classmates and seeing them grow, and
growing up with them, as actors,� said
Lindsey Atkins, a Theatre Arts Education
and Music Therapy double major.
Students work, play, and almost live in the
Arts Center, which is dedicated entirely to
the study of theatre and dance. In Messick,
there are studios for acting and dance
classes, lecture classrooms, and the Studio
Theatre that is used for small plays. The
theatre and dance complex also has fully
equipped and spacious scenery, property,
and costume shops.
Students are given priority in casting but only
if the role is deemed suitable for their phase
of development. Guest professional artists,
faculty, and townspeople also take part in
productions in order to give students the
opportunity to work with more experienced
people. Plays performed by the school are
selected on the basis of roles that provide
students with opportunities to grow, not just
because of their literary significance.
East Carolina University is a leader in
theatre and dance education throughout the
Southeast. It is one of the premier schools
of its kind because of its comprehensive
and flexible program. The student body
is intentionally small in order to maintain a
high level of quality and includes about 125
declared and 225 intended students.
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Some people, mostly students, say the ghost found the room empty and quiet.
of Dr. Lucille Charles, a professor from 1946 One of the stranger incidents involved a man
to 1953, lives in the building. who brought two dogs in his arms, to the
auditorium.When he entered a certain room,
the dogs began to bark and wimper. They
jumped out of his arms, ran wildly for a few
seconds, and then dashed out of the room.
When he tried to take them back, they would
not go. The owner persisted, but they would
Another night during rehearsals, students not enter the room.
heard a door slamming repeatedly. Before
they could reach it, the lights went out. As
they came back on, the slamming stopped.
Dr. Charles makes noise and flies by, as
reported by a group of students who say they
saw a figure in white float across the stage.
They followed it down the hall into an empty
room which was unnaturally cold.
Others have felt cold spots, seen lights go
on and off, briefly smelled perfume and
heard loud,lengthy noises. Things have
disappeared and suddenly reappeared.
Some believe they have caputured her voice,
singing, on tape. A recording was made of
a woman playing the piano and a man was
singing. When they re-played the tape, a
woman was heard singing along. They tried
it again, the results were the same.
Another version said that only a woman was
heard. Still another claims there was no
singing, only the piano.
In another incident a student heard a piano
playing. When he approached the room, the
playing stopped and the room was empty.
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Bonjour, hola, ciao, hallo are all
different ways of saying hello,� in
different languages. This is one simple
word that many students will learn upon their
arrival at their study abroad school.
In the study abroad program students must
first choose which country it is that they
want to visit. Choices range from programs
available at 20 universities around the world,
including schools in Australia, Russia,
Ireland, Germany, Brazil and Ecuador.
Once accepted into a study abroad
program one has to make sure that
they have a passport, student visa, pre-
departure orientation, permission form,
health insurance, paid balances, and pre-
registration. Though it may sound like a
lengthy process, it is all worth it for the
experience one is about to intake.
A relatively new option to students is the
College of Fine Arts and CommunicationTs
Italy Intensive Study Abroad program.
This opportunity is extended to students of
all majors and it is the cultural experience of
a lifetime; students spend either a semester
or asummer session in Tuscany, Italy, where
they take ECU classes for credit.
No matter where your travels from ECU
take you, an unforgettable experience
surely awaits.
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In a world where modern medicine and
health technologies are expanding, East
Carolina UniversityTs School of Nursing
is producing students who will be an
important addition to the medical field.
In everything we do, through all interactions
with patients and in our endeavors to
contribute to their healthcare quality, East
Carolina University College of Nursing
seeks to exceed expectations and achieve
excellence, not just for the accolade ofa
job well done, but because the health of
our constituents depends on our steadfast
dedication to excellence. Nothing less will
do,� said Sylvia T. Brown, Dean, College
of Nursing.
The School of Nursing was established
in 1959 and has been progressing ever
since. Although the school has moved
around campus quite a bit since it was first
established, it now has a befitting permanent
building next to the Greenville hospital.
Students selected into the undergraduate
program are able to obtain a degree in
RN-BSN Studies upon completion.
After which, they have the option to
pursue a Master of Science and Nursing
in one of several specialties including
Clinical Nursing , Adult Nurse Practitioner,
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse
Practitioner, Nursing Education, or Nursing
Leadership. Also, the School of Nursing is
the only university in North Carolina with a
midwifery program, a specialization that was
introduced in 1991 and a specialization in
the Nurse Anesthesia program as well.
The College of Nursing has successfully
completed their mission for over one
hundred years, and that is to serve as a
national model for transforming the health
of rural underserved regions through
excellence and innovation in nursing
education, leadership, research, scholarship
and practice. They have fulfilled their mission
for the past hundred years, and the future
is bright for one of the most highly coveted
programs at East Carolina University.
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GUATEMALA
GREENVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 8, 2011)"
A village in Guatemala now has safe
drinking water thanks to a class
gift from May graduates of the East
Carolina University College of Nursing.
Kaitlyn Whitlock of Raleigh, president of the
spring 2011 class, said the well, which was
expected to take up to one year to build,
was completed in three months. ECU is
recognized with a plaque at the well site.
Whitlock hopes to commemorate the class
gift in the College of Nursing, too.
Students raised $5,000 to pay for the
well through Living Water International, a
nonprofit organization dedicated to providing
clean drinking water to those in need.
According to a report from the organization,
the community had been dependent on
an unprotected hand-dug well, and some
of its 150 residents suffered from cholera
and dysentery. The new 35-meter well will
provide safe drinking water for residents
who make a living by farming, ranching or
teaching at a nearby school. During the
wellTs construction, community members
helped by donating materials, making lunch
or providing overnight security.
Seeing pictures of the grateful faces of
those affected by this project was priceless,�
Whitlock said. I'm so glad our class
was able to do something that will be so
meaningful for the health and well-being of
an entire community.�
Each year, ECU seniors get to decide where
to focus their class gift. This year, the students
chose an international effort for the first time.
The gift was presented during convocation.
The effort extended beyond class members,
as staff, faculty and family members gave too.
Students raised money in a variety of ways
including selling ValentineTs care packages
for parents to send to their nursing student.
For several years, Dr. Kim Larson, assistant
professor of nursing, has led summer study
abroad classes to Guatemala where students
have seen needs up close by working in
health clinics, schools and nutrition centers
in the Mayan community. This year, Larson
and nine undergraduate nursing students,
two psychology, two biology and four
public health graduate students worked in
Guatemala from May 22 until June 10.
Students always say ~I wish | could do more.T
Now | can say, ~you have,T� Larson said.
The well will bring safe drinking water to
hundreds of families, especially young
children who are the most vulnerable to
adverse consequences of unsafe water and
inadequate hygiene related to an insufficient
water source. The students know that
the well will do more for the health of the
community than dozens of nursing students
helping out at the nutrition center.
They see that as a real community service.�
Since 2001, Living Water International reports
it has completed approximately 150 water
projects in Guatemala.
By Crystal Baity
ECU News Services
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A Window Into Another
Global Awareness classrooms focus
not only on gaining a new perspective
on cultural backgrounds but on
physically getting students involved
and helping them keep an open mind
about students living all over the world.
Global awareness classrooms are more than
just textbooks and lectures; they heavily
depend on technology to connect with
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| vast ( /AT( ) ee a ES oa The director of the International Studies
Program, Sylvie Henning, has been working at
East Carolina since 2004, and sheTs carefully
cultivated this class into the smooth system
that it is now. In every classroom, the students
are assigned to three different countries, for
instance, China, India and Mexico. At the
beginning of the semester all the students are
paired up with other students at universities in
those countries. It is at this moment that the
cultural experience begin to take off.
We have a lot of interaction with students
in other countries without leaving [campus],
and we get the chance to interact with many
different cultures in one classroom,�
said Henning.
Each day the students are connected with
their partners in a virtual video chat or
through chatting conversations via email,
chat rooms or Facebook. These connections
are more than just a simple electronic pen
pal system with superficial comments; they
form a distinctive connection between two
people from two radically different lives,
reinforcing global perspectives outside of
personal contact and facts.
Besides the physical interaction with other
culturally diverse students, these classrooms
contain a fresh insight from guest speakers
from other countries that come in the
classrooms and discuss their experiences
within their cultures and cultures from other
countries they have experienced.
Having a partner from a different country is
really interesting because not only do | get to
learn about their culture and religion, but | am
learning about their individual outlook on life
and their personality, while they get to know
me as well,� said freshman Alexandra Haskins.
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College Vision:
To develop leaders whose knowledge,
skills and abilities improve quality of life
and promote economic development
and prosperity.
College Mission:
To provide high quality instruction, research,
outreach and engagement programs that
enable our students to achieve their career
goals and that promote a strong, sustainable
future for our region. We provide access to
experiential technology-intensive education
that meets the needs of our region, state and
nation. Our programs are enhanced through
student, faculty and staff engagement with
business, industry and the community.
Our Values and Practices:
The College of Technology and Computer
Science adheres to the enduring values
as presented in ECU Tomorrow: A Vision
for Leadership and Service. The College
recognizes that our practices must be
aligned with our mission and values.
To Honors College students,
theyTre a part of everyday language.
The Honors College moved into the newly
renovated Mamie Jenkins Building this
year, their second on campus.
The first year Honors freshmen are required
to live in Garrett Hall. This living-learning
community is one of the many ways to
encourage students to bond with each other.
| met a lot of great people through the
Honors College, including some of my
closest friends and my girlfriend,� said
Michael Prunka, an HonorTs freshman
majoring in Communications.
Honors College students are required
to take certain courses, Leadership and
Research Colloquiums and seminars, like
the Fantastic Archaeology� Seminar with
Professor Charles Ewen and the An Assault
on Humanity: The Holocaust� Seminar with
Dr. Michael Bassman. In addition to taking
certain courses, students must maintain
a 3.3 GPA during their four years at ECU.
During these four years, the Honors College
pays tuition for all Honors students. Students
are allowed to use the Mamie Jenkins
building for studying, working on schoolwork
or just relaxing. The staff is accommodating
and willing to help students with any
problems they may encounter.
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the faculty. They all really make an effort to get
to know you personally and go out of their way
to help you,� said Jordan Griffin, an Honors
freshman majoring in Exercise Physiology.
EC Scholars are a small group of Honors
students that have been awarded the most
prominent scholarship that ECU offers. The
Scholars are required to have a 3.5 GPA,
complete certain courses, and study abroad.
No matter what | go, what | do, or how old |
get, the EC Scholars will always be a family that
supports each other, opens doors, and finds
opportunities,� said Destiny DeHart, an Honors
freshman majoring in Art and Psychology.
The Honors College also offers students
the opportunity to work in Mamie Jenkins
with Honors College staff. Students can
work in the Admissions, Marketing &
Communication, or Current Students section.
Some of the tasks that the Admissions
department handles are processing all
Admissions materials, coordinating Honors
College Selection Sunday and Preview
Day, and maintaining communication with
prospective students.
| love my job here at the Honors College.
Not only do | get to see what goes on ~behind
the scenesT but | feel as though | have a real
say in what goes on in the college,� said
Chelsea Hughes, an Honors sophomore
majoring in Psychology.
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skills to develop community-
focused programs
A fair, focused, and honest leader is
becoming a scarce thing in todayTs world.
ECUTs Elite Pirate Program is seeking to
change that.
The Elite Pirate program, sponsored by
the Center for Student Leadership and
Civic Engagement, is designed to foster
leadership skills in students, and in turn, use
the information learned to pay it forward�
through various community service projects.
The mission of the Center for Student
Leadership and Civic Engagement (CSLCE)
is to provide students with meaningful
experiences that foster leadership practices
and civic engagement through supporting
related research, educational strategies and
co-curricular opportunities that transforms
and empowers students.
Each year only eleven students are chosen
to participate in this exclusive program.
A committee chooses students based on
their academic achievement, past leadership
experiences in clubs and organizations, and
a panel.
The hard work for these students does
not stop after being accepted. After being
accepted, they are taught more leadership
skills through various workshops. With
this newfound knowledge, the Elite Pirates
design community service projects ranging
from informational programs on heart health
to working with local school children.
It is a very beneficial and rewarding
program and will help me to grow as a
leader,� said senior Katlyn Eloshway.
Though there are few Elite Pirates, they do
more good for people than other groups that
are triple their size.
To be a leader you have to go above and
beyond and that is exactly what the Elite
Pirates do.
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of Dental Medicine
ECUTs School of Dental Medicine is a
brand new addition to ECUTs healthcare
and education system. It enrolled its
first class Fall 2011. Like the rest of ECUTs
healthcare system, the School of Dental
Medicine was formed with the intention
of serving the community and increasing
access to healthcare for the rural and
underprivileged areas.
Community Service Learning Clinical
Centers will help students learn how to treat
their patients. Dr. Greg Chadwick, Interim
Dean of the School, is excited about the
brand new building for the Dental School,
Ross Hall. The new hall will have state of
the art dental equipment and advanced
educational technology. ECUTs Dental school
also has two residency programs in general
practice and advanced general dentistry.
The Dental schoolTs first class of 52 students
(who are all North Carolina residents) study
and practice in the Brody Medical Sciences
building until the new hall is completed later
in 2012. Students who are interested in
applying to ECUTs dental school can pursue
membership with the Pre-Dental Honor
Society: Delta Delta Sigma (DDS). They help
students find shadowing and volunteering
Opportunities and prepare for the Dental
Admission Test.
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Ecu Students Develop Labor And Delivery Bed
Jan. 3, 2072
A group of recent graduates from East
Carolina UniversityTs Department of
Engineering never considered the
equipment required to deliver a baby.
A senior capstone project assigned to the
four males last January changed that.
Hours of research led to the creation of a
labor, delivery and recovery bed unveiled
this December " incorporating three
essential functions in one mobile apparatus.
Capable of running without electricity, their
prototype was intended as a model for use in
an Afghanistan hospital partnering with the
U.S. Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
The student team was led by Dustin Rogers
and included two other students also
concentrating in biomedical engineering,
Andrew Bott and A.J. Malicdem. A fourth
member, Josh Browder, earned a degree
focused in mechanical engineering.
Dr. Stephanie George, assistant professor
of engineering in the College of Technology
and Computer Science, suggested and
oversaw the project. George worked with
the CDC while earning her doctorate at the
Georgia Institute of Technology. When she
inquired about potential student capstones,
they mentioned the need for such a bed.
ThereTs a big push to improve maternal
health and fetal health internationally,� she
said. The bed could improve care...and
by improving the care perhaps you could
reduce the mortality rate.�
She said many women must move from room
to room between beginning labor, delivering
the baby and recovering after the birth.
That can increase the risk of infection or
injury to both mother and child.
Their liaison with the CDC provided only
a small list of requirements, including that
it should function without electricity and
be light enough to be lifted by two grown
men. The student team expanded on that,
choosing to make it somewhat collapsible
and adding wheels to aid mobility.
We wanted to design something thatTs going
to work in real life,� said Bott. It was kind
of open ended. It could have gone many
different directions.�
The design phase went smoothly with the
assistance of a computer software program,
but actually building the prototype was a
greater challenge.
None of us really had any welding
experience or machine shop tool
experience,� Rogers said, explaining they
got a crash course in use and safety before
setting to work. Bott said construction was
his favorite phase of the project.
The prototype could be improved, the students
agreed. Consultations with nurses and a
doctor in ECUTs Brody School of Medicine led
them to consider the addition of stirrups or
foot rests for the bed. They also think circular
instead of square metal tubing would be ideal,
as would the use of a lighter metal.
It seemed like everyone we showed it to
was surprised with how much we got done,�
Rogers remarked.
It was real-life engineering work
experience,� Bott said.
Dr. Hayden Griffin Jr., chair of the
Engineering Department, said all capstone
projects match students with local industry
or government partners to complete a
meaningful project that encompasses all
theyTve learned. Still, this one struck him
as unique.
One of the differences with this capstone is
that it has a clear benefit to people and their
health and well-being,� he wrote in an email.
The department may carry the project
forward with another capstone team, George
said, who could make the adjustments
suggested by the initial team in a more
polished prototype and test its use in birth
simulations. Students from the College of
Nursing and the College of Allied Health
Sciences could also get involved, She
suggested.
George is expecting her third child in
February, and though she wasnTt pregnant
when the project began, it seems fitting she
should oversee it. Asked if she planned to
deliver on the prototype bed, she said she
would rather not, but added, I would trust it
to hold my weight.�
By Kathryn Kennedy
ECU News Services
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ECU students compete in national marketing challenge
March 19, 2012
Two teams of East Carolina University
students creating marketing campaigns
for Honda and a social search engine
start-up company are entering the final
weeks of a nationwide competition.
Sponsored by marketing education
consultancy firm EdVentures, 58
participating ECU seniors are tasked with
designing a strategy to reach college
students aged 18-25. Each team is awarded
$3,000 to spend on the project. Thirty-three
ECU students are competing in the startUP
Productions Marketing Challenge to craft
a campaign for zaahah.com. Another 25
students are working together in the 2012
Honda Civic Coupe project.
Students from both groups will be available
for interviews at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Bate
Building, located on FounderTs Drive. The
event will extend outside Bate to include
a graffiti-style art installation and a freeze
mob"examples of the creative tactics the
students employing (are employing) to build
interest in their campaigns.
This is the first time ECU has participated
in the challenge said Christy Ashley, an
assistant professor in the Department of
Marketing and Supply Chain Management
at the ECU College of Business.
The program offers students a unique
opportunity to put their marketing knowledge
to the test with a real budget, real decisions
and real results to measure,� Ashley said.
The opportunity to participate in the
program...will help ensure ECU continues
to produce marketing graduates who are
prepared to help the companies that hire
them from day one.�
Universities competing against ECU in the
EdVenture Partners challenges include
Johns Hopkins University, University of
Southern California and Virginia Tech. ECU
is the only university in North Carolina
participating in these projects, Ashley said.
Winning campaigns will be announced in
May and implemented by the participating
companies. The student groups could win
up to $5,000 from placing first with Honda,
and $3,000 for a top zaahah.com finish.
EdVenture Partners will award $1,000 to
ECU regardless of the outcome.
For more information about ECUTs
Department of Marketing and Supply Chain
Management, visit http://www.ecu.edu/cs-
bus/marketing.cfm.
For more information about EdVenture
Partners, visit www.edventurepartners.com.
By Kathryn Kennedy
ECU News Services
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In 2012, itTs not uncommon to walk into
a Class of 150+ other students. In a world
of curved exams, Powerpoint lectures, and
the bad BO of the sweaty guy sitting four
inches from you"increased class sizes have
their ups and downs. Students of all majors
have had to endure these classes, given that
some of the largest class sizes are general
education requirements that most everyone
has to fulfill. A professor of one such BIO
1050 class, Dr. Eric Anderson, shared what
these increased numbers really mean for
students from an educatorTs perspective.
Q: Do you think a large class size is helpful or
harmful to the learning environment?
A: In many situations the class size is not
necessarily detrimental to a strong learning
environment, but larger classes limit the one-
on-one interactions. This feedback is valuable
in ensuring that the learning goals of the
course have been met.
Q: What is the highest number of students
that you have ever had?
A: 250
Q: What is the ideal class size?
A: Ideally, thirty to forty students is the
maximum that allows thebest faculty-student
interactions. With that number, | can get to
know each student personally, and more
readily customize the learning environment to
the needs of the individual students.
Q: Is class size an issue of quality vs.
quantity?
A: Not really. The caveat of a larger class size
is that more of the responsibility for learning
the material falls on the student. They must
take the basic information presented in lecture
and translate that information into a format
that works for them. This has advantages.
The student develops better learning _
Strategies and study habits, but the downside
_ is that students who arenTt assertive about
approaching the instructor when they are
unclear about a topic may fall behind.
Q: What adjustments have you had to make
to your teaching styles as a result of the
increased number of students in classes?
A: | tend to put more of the information on
the slides, and reduce the amount of writing
on the board during class. Some of the
classrooms are so large that students in the
back cannot read the board when | use it.
Q: What is a benefit of having a large class?
A: The students have to be more self-
disciplined to succeed. They have to develop
good study habits.
Q: Do you have any advice for students in
large classes?
A: Study as you go. DonTt wait until the
day before the test to study. ItTs a recipe
for disaster. Also, make sure that you truly
understand the subject matter. Memorizing
terms is important, but if you donTt
understand their context, you have not really
learned the material and this will be reflected
in your test scores. Most importantly, if you
have questions or are unclear on something,
ask your instructor. We teach topics we
enjoy, and we want you to ask questions. ItTs
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We all know the feeling"the frenzied
flash cards, hurried highlighting, and
speedy study guides. It could only be finals
week on a college campus.1
If youTre thinking that you'll sit in a quiet library
all week and study your a** off, think again.
During this hectic time for students, the library
has lovingly been dubbed Club Joyner� due
to the large masses of students that descend
upon the building. ItTs far more likely that
you'll go to the library with the best academic
intentions and instead end up talking with
friends for a few hours.
However, that doesnTt stop students from
facing the challenge of finals week bravely,
and oftentimes successfully; the ultimate
reward of being done with classes after these
last few tests tends to inspire true academic
drive for most students.
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this is where Pirates come to watch
history being made each year.
It is on these fields and courts, under the
heat of bright lights and the pressure of
winning, coaches become icons, athletes
become legendary, and fans create iconic
memories that last with them throughout not
only their college career, but for the rest of
their lives.
Whether itTs the feeling of the ground
shaking in Minges when the echo of
thousands of fans screaming purple and
gold fill the arena, the pulsing of your heart
when the first cannon fire blasts through the
air after a touchdown at a football game, or
the anxious feeling we all get as you wait
for the umpire to call safe� at a baseball
game, the pirate experience would be
incomplete without athletics. Sports are a
source of pride for East Carolina students,
both current and past. With the start of each
new season, hope fills the hearts of fans as
athletes prepare to give all they have in each
and every game: tears, sweat, and even
sometimes blood... purple and gold blood,
that is.
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The Pirate Football Nation faced a
season of highs and lows this year.
With an overall record of five and seven, the
Pirates suffered some heartbreaking losses to
some high profile football programs including
losses to 12th ranked South Carolina, 11th
ranked Virginia Tech, and in-state rival UNC.
Despite these daunting let downs, the Pirates
finished 20th overall in passing yards for the
Football Bowl Subdivision and shattered a
handful school and nationwide records.
In a heated game on the road at Navy,
Senior quarterback Dominique Davis broke
the NCAA record for consecutive completed
passes in a single game with 26 high flying
spirals of perfection, shattering records set
by former Pittsburgh Steeler, Tee Martin, and
currently tying the record with Green Bay
quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. DavisT iconic
performance spanned two games, defeating
both Memphis and Navy.
This season Davis solidified his place among
quarterback royalty with this magnificent
accomplishment, but he was not the only
star on the football field.
Both wide-receivers, Justin Hardy and Lance
Lewis, broke the 600 yard mark in receiving,
scoring six and eight"touchdowns respectively.
Hardy was a great addition to the Pirates,
earning his spot after the spring season.
Lewis stepped up as a major target for Davis
after the departure of former pirate, Dwayne
Harris, to the Dallas Cowboys. In the home
game against UAB, Lewis broke a record
that was previously held by Larry Shannon
(1991-1994) for most receiving touchdowns
in ECU history. Although Lewis missed three
of the final four games due to injuries to both
his right foot and left knee, he was,one of
two Pirates to be named to the second team
all-conference for Conference USA, along
with fellow senior Emanuel Davis.
Despite what many would describe as a
down year for ECU football, the reality is that
the 2011 squad was a youthful, rebuilding
team that was merely one win away from
being bowl-eligible for the sixth consecutive
year. With a lot of talented and young players
on both sides of the ball, ECU should expect
great things from Pirate football in theyears
to come.
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Following their first winning season
in 15 years and first postseason
tournament in nearly two decades
(the last was in 1993), Jeff Lebo entered
his second campaign with the Pirates
with high hopes. The team was led by two
main contributors; newcomer Miguel Paul
and the lone senior on the roster, 6T8�
Darius Morrow. Paul was a transfer from
Missouri and made an immediate impact with
his blazing speed and surprising scoring ability.
On the other hand, Morrow has been the
anchor in the middle for four years at ECU
and hit multiple milestones throughout his
senior season. Some of these milestones
include becoming the fifth all-time leading
scorer in school history, seventh all-time in
rebounding, and first all-time in free throws.
The 2011-12 season featured its fair share
of highs and lows but the team is clearly
moving in the right direction under Jeff Lebo.
Time and time again, when the Pirates were
faced with adversity, they bounced back and
righted the ship. There is no example better
than this than when the team was on a five
game losing streak and hosted Marshall
on senior night. On paper, the visiting
Thundering Herd was the easy favorite but
the Pirates battled and needed overtime to
pull out a 69-68 win at Minges Coliseum.
Senior Darius Morrow had a career high
27 points in what was arguably the most
memorable moment of the season.
ItTs easy to glance at the record and say that
the 2011-12 season was a step backward for
this team, which frankly isnTt the caSe.
With the vast majority of the roster returning
along with some promising recruits, East
Carolina basketball will be a force to be
reckoned with in years to come.
By Josh Graham
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WhatTs your favorite part of the game?
JJ: Being down on the field and hearing fifty
thousand screaming Pirates, it gets me excited.
There is nothing better than not being able
to hear the person beside you on a 3rd down
because everyone is so loud. Being able to
represent the University at different events off
campus was always a great part of our season.
Despite long practice hours and little free
time, do you feel like youTve enjoyed your
experience on the team?
JJ: Being able to be on the field, represent
the University, meeting other ECU teams,
free Nike gear, et cetera, itTs all worth it.
WhatTs the hardest part of being a
student athlete?
JJ: Being a student-athlete is fun and
rewarding, but it also has its challenges.
Waking up at 5:15 for weights, spending
long hours in the sun during practice, cutting
summer short, and conditioning were not
always so fun. On top of everything, you are
a student first. So making time to study and
do homework always seemed to be tricky but
we got it done
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When entering college as a freshman, it
can be difficult to transition from your home
and family, to a life on your own at a
major university. This challenge is heightened
for student-athletes, who strive to find a
balance between sports, schoolwork and
social life. ECU freshman pitcher Jeff
Hoffman has not done just this, but has also
made an enormous impact on the baseball
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ItTs tough. ItTs a lot different than high school,�
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Noting that playing so far from home was
hard, especially early in the year, Hoffman
said there was nowhere heTd rather be.
Before he got his first start, the Pirates
struggled to find quality, consistent, midweek
pitching. In the three mid-week games
prior to HoffmanTs first start, ECU gave up
a combined thirty runs. In the next three
mid-week games that Hoffman started, the
Pirates only gave up a combined eight runs.
Hoffman was a five-year letterman in high
school and during his senior year was
named first team All-State. He proceeded
to lead the school to its first New York State
Championship by pitching a complete
game shutout. While being a superstar
on the diamond, Hoffman also was a very
talented basketball player, averaging 11
points and 6 rebounds throughout his high
school career.
What separates good teams from the great
teams at the collegiate level is the depth
of their starting rotation. Not only having
the slated three weekend starters but also
having somebody that can be relied on in the
midweek contests is vital to success.
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that this was going to be a promising
season for the lady pirates. The pirates
took an early loss to South Carolina but
rallied and scored much needed victories
on the road. Unfortunately, their opponents
caught up with them mid-season. They faced
the University of Memphis and the University
of Central Florida and left the stadium
empty handed.
This did not stop the team, however, and
soon they were back on track earning some
well-deserved wins. Due to their hard work,
the girls were placed Sth in their conference
and traveled to Memphis for the tournament.
In a second match against UCF the pirates
upset the Knights with a 2-1 victory.
Beating UCF in the quarterfinals of the
conference tournament [was the best part
of the season]. Everyone thought the cards
were stacked against us and we had no
chance of winning; UCF was a nationally
ranked top-25 team and ECU had never
beaten them in program history.
The celebration after a 90-minute battle
was indescribable and probably ranks in the
top 5 moments of my career,� said Kimmy
Cummings, senior and team captain.
The win was well over due and the team
moved on to play Memphis for the second
time this season.
In the end, as Cummings walked away from
a spectacular and final season, she said,
What | didnTt realize when | decided to
play soccer at ECU was that | would walk
away with the biggest family imaginable.
The relationships | have formed with
my teammates will last forever and that
canTt ever be traded. The Pirate Nation
family is one of a kind; from players to
fans to coaches"the bonds formed are
indescribable. Being a college athlete, ITve
grown not only as a player but also as a
person. It seemed these four years flew by,
which has ultimately taught me to cherish
every moment. There is nothing better than
putting on a pirate uniform on a game day.�
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Vliegen stepped up as a leader and played
well in both singles and doubles.
Vliegen may seem like the average college
student but the Belgium native is anything
but. Since you either go pro at tennis or
further your education in Belgium, Vliegen
decided to come to America to East Carolina
University so that he could further his
education and improve his skills on the court,
only returning home during the summer and
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coachesT, students, and fans. He also says
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freedom. My parents arenTt here and | have
had to grow up.� Vliegen handles his freedom
well. Planning classes in the morning and
working in the evenings after practice or
workouts has allowed the business major to
obtain an impressive GPA.
Vliegen describes himself as versatile
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volleyball, watching TV, using computers,
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people and making new friends.
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numerous benefits to being in the club.
Students at East Carolina receive free tickets
to home football games as well as to some
other sports on a first come first serve basis.
However, for fifty dollars, member of the SPC
receive a range of privileges and benefits
that the regular student body does not.
Full season tickets for ECU football home
games (which means thereTs no chance the
game will sell out before you get a ticket),
full crew level membership which is a $100
value, accumulation of priority points in
the Pirate Club, as well as the option to
purchase guest season tickets for $150, and
a discounted football parking pass are just
some of the benefits to being a member.
Sophomore Tiera Bunyan is a proud member
of the Student Pirate Club.
| really like to watch sports and | wanted
to try and be as active as | could at ECU.
This was a way to give me the best of both
worlds,� said Bunyan.
Members also enjoy ECU facility tours,
meetings and socials with teams and
players, t-shirts, membership cards and
decals. The club gives students the unique
opportunity to have special access to the
most well-known assets of Pirate Nation"
the athletics.
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Despite any speculation, when an Jeremy Grove a red-shirt freshman from
athlete is recruited, most times, right Frederick, Maryland, was an anchor on
out of high school, you never really the defensive side of the ball for Pirate
know whether or not they are going to Football. At the inside linebacker position,
work out on a collegiate team. he tallied 122 tackles in 11 games in 2011;
Dealing with the transition from high school which ranked 9th in the nation and 3rd in
to college while balancing class work and a Conference-USA play. In addition to being
teamTs practice schedule can be daunting. a key contributor on the gridiron, Grove is
So when a freshman athlete stands out, their also an honors student in the classroom. In
immediate contributions become so much 2010, ECUTs defense ranked dead last in the
more impressive. country. In 2011, Jeremy GroveTs first season
That being said, ECU has a plethora - starting, they nearly cracked the top Si.
freshman student athletes this year who
have already made an impact for their teams. paris Roberts-Campbell, a true freshman
(* wm from United Faith Academy in Charlotte, was
~ an impact player coming off the bench for
the East Carolina menTs basketball team. His
teammates gave him the nickname Ray�
because they feel his game is very similar
to that of future hall of famer, Ray Allen, of
the Boston Celtics. When discussing his
transition from high school to college, he
admitted that it wasnTt easy to manage the
workload between basketball and schoolwork.
It started out tough. It was fast and the work
was a lot harder,� said Campbell.
Campbell has been a key in the Pirates
success this season and his play has turned
some heads.
We still havenTt seen the best of him,� said
Jeff Lebo, head coach.
Tatiana Chapple, a true freshman from
Columbus, Ohio is a six-foot forward for the
East Carolina womenTs basketball team.
Throughout the 2011-12 campaign, Chapple
proved that she belonged by displaying a
terrific amount of versatility. After winning her
high schoolTs Defensive Player of the Year
:. award, her play on the defensive side of the
. floor translated beautifully into the college
game. Her play on the boards, picking up
rebounds, and surprising scoring touch
turned many heads and it appears she will
be a vital piece in a bright future for East
Carolina womenTs basketball.
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PIRATE ATHLETICS
A Discussion with Athletics Director Terry Holland
Q: Describe what a typical day is like in the
life of Terry Holland?
A: There is really no such thing as a typical
day for an athletic director today. With
well over 400 student athletes and a pirate
club with 17,000 or so members, there is
always an unexpected item or two that will
need immediate close attention. This often
requires shuffling the whole dayTs schedule.
Luckily, we have a great staff who respond
well is such circumstances and somehow
make it all workout for the best.
Q: ITm sure this past year has been very
hectic and chaotic for you with all the
conference movement that has been taking
place. What are your thoughts on whether or
not re-alignment is positive for the student
athlete and college sports?
A: ECU athletics tries to stay focused on
good old-fashioned values. Our goal is
to always establish regional rivalries that
are important to our fans and our student-
athletes and develop exciting schedules in
all sports that are respectful to the overall
college experience. This is particularly true
of the need to keep academics, including
class attendance and participation, as the
number one priority for our student-athletes
and our coaches. It is important to the great
fans of the Pirate Nation to play games that
are relevant to those fans and the media that
covers our teams on days and at times that are
best for our student-athletes and those fans.
Q: Tell me about the new basketball facility
that you have been setting your sights on?
A: The basketball practice facility will
provide a first class teaching environment
for our professors (the coaches) as well
as convenient and state of the art film
rooms, locker room, offices, etc. for the
team members and the coaching staffs.
The facility will provide a grand entrance
into Minges Coliseum and will provide an
outstanding opportunity to showcase East
CarolinaTs athletic history and traditions.
Q: What is something that the average
person may not know about you? Any
hobbies or activities?
A: Like most Eastern North Carolina
natives, my family and | feel very connected
to the coast. Anything that puts me on a
sandy beach or in a boat provides me a
special respite from the hectic world of
intercollegiate athletics.
Q: How have you felt the athletic department
here at ECU has changed since you began
your tenure as athletic director?
A: Someone else would have to judge
that but we have great people who rapidly
become true Pirates regardless of where
there degrees are from.
Q: Moving forward, what can we expect to see
on the floor, field, etc from Pirate athletics?
A: There are no hidden agendas or surprises
as we work hard to include all of the Pirate
Nation in all we do.
Q: Is there any particular message you
would like to relay to the great fan-base that
is Pirate Nation?
A: GO PIRATES! ARRGGGGHGHHHH!
By Josh Graham
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The familiar tones of Pomp and
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into the stadium on May 5, ready to
graduate and complete their journey
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The sea of purple robes was reminiscent of
all the football games that theyTd attended,
the free t-shirts available at almost every
major event, and their many years of
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the audience of excited graduates, parents,
and faculty, and everyone reveled in the
beautiful, triumphant day. As hats were thrown
and cheers rang out, students began to say
goodbye to their friends and professors.
The Buccaneer would like to take this
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graduate. We wish nothing but the best for
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Patrick Blanchard
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Susan Braddy
James Bradshaw
Temerril Bridges
Karen E. Brinkley
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Brandace Byrd
Aisling Canavan
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Christopher Carpentieri
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Daniel Cary
Tabitha L. Champ
Tamara T. Cherry
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James Clarke
Lemuelle Claud
Lauren Cole
Jennifer Coley
Stephen Conwell
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Lindsey Coppola
Christina T. Crouell
Shawnita Crowell
Lori Crump
Danyel Culbreth
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Wendy Cummings
Chalia Curtis
Jenna Dabrishus
Laura Dadisman
Tory Damon
Holli Davis
Shadaria Davis
Chelsea Deese
Megan Deloatch
Chelsea Demarest
Tiffany Dent
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Raymond Dickerson Jr.
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Binta Dixon
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Mark Dugan
Alisa Ebron
Joan K. Edmonds
Antwan Edwards
Michael Elliott
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Jennifer Ervin
Ebony Evans
Brittany D. Faircloth
Molly Farrell
Anthony C. Faso
Shania Felton
Eric Field
John Figueroa
Kayla Flanders
Staci M. Frison
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Anna Gaddy
Michelle Gadowry
Cherelle Gainey
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John-tyler Knox
Antwoine Kornegay
Brandon Kuhns
Jessica Lamb
Katherine Lasnicki
Alisha Lee
Maisee Lee
Jason Leighton
Meghan Lell
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Christy Lemonis
Brian Leonard
Christian Leonard-allen
Kathleen Lewandowski
Brandon Lewis
Ryshonda Lewis
Stacey Ligon
Crystal Little
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Kaitlyn Mann
Vera Mano
Joseph Marentette
Cherisa Martin
Matthew Masciangelo
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Cosby Mckenzie
Benjamin Mclawhorn
Lilybeth Medina
Adrienne Mekoba
Michelle Menns
Stephanie M. Mical
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James Miller
Jennifer L. Miller
Colleen Minan
Michela Monday
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Ashley Moore
Phuquain H. Morales
Megan Moralez
Gwendolyn Morning
Marquitta Morris
Brittany Morton
Nkeiruka Muonagolu
Kara Murphy
Carley Nelson
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Melissa Schneider
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Carly Sewell
Bage Shade
April Sharp
Meredith Shaw
Antony M. Sherrod
Amy Shew
Jaclyn Shewmaker
Heather D. Shoaf
Aricka Sidbury
Chela E. Smith
Kerri Smith
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Ryan Soysal
Tomeka Speight
Oscar Spell
Shatara Stanback
Robin Steinert
Ashley Stevens
Daniel Stieh
Tucker Street
Cameron Strickland
Matthew Sullivan
Hannah Tart
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Robert Tetterton
Chris Thomas
Justine Thompson
Jennifer Torres
William Trimmer
Alan Tromba
Jeffrey M. Tyson
Sandra Tyson
Timothy I. Umeofia
Jacqueline Urban
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Kimberly Vass
Greg Veirs
Marcelle Vielot
Laura Vongunten
Jennifer Walston
Kenneth Walton
Meredith Warren
Megan Warwick
Jared M. Waters
Calvin Watson
Kristen L. Welch
Sabrina |. Westerman
G@IEISS of 2012
Matthew Wetmore
Maxwell Wienecke
Joshua Wilcox
Stephanie Wilkins
Alexander Williams
Allison Williams
Anchesheria Williams
Arianna Williams
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Kendra L. Williams
Ryan Williams
Kelly A. Willoth
Kristin Wing
Janice Woolard
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From the Editor
The Buccaneer is an iconic aspect of
East CarolinaTs rich history and we couldnTt
be prouder of our contribution to that long-
standing tradition.
To the students: ItTs hard to think of a time
in the future when youTll pull this book off of
a dusty shelf and open it back up for the first
time in years, but when you do, | hope that
you'll be reminded of the best years you spent
in Greenville. | hope that you'll smile and be
able to say, Remember that time when...�
Because that is what a yearbook is for"
inspiring our memories.
To the staff: You proved your dedication to
this project every step of the way and | hope
you all know how vital you were to this book.
It wouldnTt have happened without you.
Terrence Dove, thank you for being a
mentor, friend, and logical voice of reason.
You're the best adviser and | wouldnTt have
gotten past day one without you.
Yvonne Moye, thank you for answering
every question and e-mail and helping with
all of our logistical challenges along the way.
Dr. Virginia Hardy, Stephanie Coleman,
Chris Stansbury, Paul lsom, and
Genevia Hill, thank you for believing in
the Buccaneer. Your support is invaluable.
Closing: Let me say this; no mater where
we are, or what year it is, every single
person whoTs been to this University will
always be able to call themselves a Pirate.
IsnTt that really the most iconic thing of all?
Tori Rodriguez, Editor-in-Chief
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Tori Rodriguez Editor-in-Chief
Terrence Dove Adviser
Phillio Winn Designer
Lindsey Mozgai Section Editor
Austina White Section Editor
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Ryan Harper
Judah Mormino
Amanda Mutio
Lacey Schwab
Krystyna Bowling
Cordelia Holland
Julia Muller
Aysia Robinson
Phillio Ambrose
Meredith Baker
Reid Beaman
Lisa Cornell
Tess Gardner
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