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Buccaneer 2014
Eqst Carolina University
volume 79
ECU Student Media
205-A Self Help Building
Greenville, NC 27858
buccaneer@ecu.edu
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Here at ECU, there is no
experience more powerful than
chanting the fight song alongside
50000 fellow Pirates during a
football game at Dowdy-Ficklen
Sladium. In that Sr gee
regardless of background, emic
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Bote in the dassroom
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Tommy the face of adversity. We accept
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Sclrool of Medicine to the Collece
of Technology é ya Science,
we tackle Some thre most
Serious issues in our respective
fields. As students, we are bold in
Pursuing our education. We let no
opportunity pass, and we forge new
Ove Our Why fo Success.
Outside the academic
facilities, we prove our loyally te
East Carolina by upholding the
university motte: servire (to serve).
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Greenville area, and often times
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Students spend the summer exploring new places
Some travelled around the world, some travelled a few hours down the
road, and still some stayed at home and found magic and fun in their
own backyard. Regardless of where East Carolina students spent their
summers, they sure had an adventure of a lifetime (in true pirate fashion
of searching for the next best thing) before returning to ECU in August.
Freshman Brittany Allen travelled to upstate New York for an
adventure that left her feeling on top of the world. Because in reality, she
kind of was. She and her family spent the day at Adirondack Extreme
Adventures ziplining and climbing across a challenging rope course. I
had so much fun ziplining and ITm so glad I got to do it before I headed
off to college,� said Allen.
However, while not everyone had the chance to head out-of-
state for a few days of pure fun and excitement, they brought the fun
to them with a staycation in their own backyards or a daycation to a
city theyTve never explored. Haley Hahn, a freshman, did just that. At
first I didnTt like having to stay at home, but I had a lot of fun with my
friends here before we all went separate ways for college.�
As East Carolina students continue on their college adventutes,
theyTve got plenty of adventures in their memories; always there to be
pulled out and reminisce on when life gets a little stressful.
Article By: Kady Braswell
Photo Courtesy of: Kelley Frazier
Senior psychology major Kelley
Frazier poses for a picture in front
of Big Ben in London with her
boyfriend. Going to England was a
spectactular trip! It was amazing to
see such old architecture and I loved
the unique atmosphere!�T
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Fresnmen share their fears of beginning a new
life On Campus
August 16th, 2013 was the day freshmen began their college
adventure. East Carolina did a great job kick-starting that adventure
with events such as ECU Stars� and the infamous Wal-Mart Run.�
Leaving behind friends, family, pets, and the little things to which
they had grown accustomed in their hometowns, these new students
embarked on a journey filled with excitement, anxiousness, and fear.
Everyone has some sort of fear: from things like being alone or
being in the dark, to fears of heights, snakes, or clowns. But as a
college freshman, new fears are accumulated.
For Lole Johnson, an intended Professional Acting major,
the fear of getting injured and ruining his career was multiplied
when he moved to East Carolina University. Living on the Hill has
made me extra cautious. ITve seen a few people already twist an ankle
walking down,� said Johnson. As an actor, any injury can postpone
a potential role in a production.
However, for Computer Sciences major Kayla Twiford,
fears take the form of not being able to have time for friends while
also getting good grades,� a fear not just freshman, but nearly all
students struggle with. Finding a balance between a social life and
academics can be difficult. It takes time to truly find the perfect
balance.
Everyone has fears and everyone develops ways to conquer
their fears. FreshmenTs fears will be conquered as they continue
learning and growing at East Carolina. ECU assists students through
offering resources to help calm nerves, develop safe and productive
habits, and ultimately conquer fears, yes, even those dreaded
freshman fears.
Article By: Kady Braswell
Photo By: Raven Wood
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Makeover
Pirate Nation Edition
ECUTs new renovations to broaden the CampusT horizons
For the 2013-2014 school year the Pirate Nation
decided to undergo new changes to its campus life.
The most noticeable change around campus was all of
the construction on Founders Way and the walkways
neat Dowdy Student Stores, which created quite a mess.
Many sidewalks were closed and blocked off, rerouting
students all over the place. Newer pirates, who hadnTt
quite adjusted their sails, were lost in the chaos. In
an attempt to create a greener, safer, and more open
campus, the project created new landscape areas and 18-
foot wide brick sidewalks to allow equal access for both
pedestrians and bikers. Kate Arthur, a senior Interior
Design major, who graduated in December 2013, liked
the overall idea of the new project stating Td like to
see there be more lounge space on campus, especially
past Dowdy. I just wish for my last semester I didnTt
have to deal with the constant congestion of students
and detours to rush to my classes.�
The smaller additions included a second
Starbucks located in the Joyner Library and a Panda
Express in Destination 360. Senior Elementary
Education major, Sarah Adams, was ecstatic to find out
there would be another Starbucks for her to enjoy.
I love going to Starbucks when ITm trying to do
homework, but the one in Dowdy never had any place
to quietly sit so now I can just grab my drink on the way
into the library,� said Sarah.
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Panda Express was eagerly awaited and delivered
its promise. As he enjoyed eating Panda Express with
his fellow Delta Chi brothers, senior Accounting major
Robert Nelson gave his input on the newest addition. I
really like the fact that ECU added a Chinese restaurant
this year. It is something we didnTt already have and
it helps give the students more dining options,� said
Robertt.
Last, but certainly not least, was the demolishing
and rebuilding of Belk Hall on College Hill. Belk
Hall was known for being the only suite style dorm
on campus that most passed on their way to Dowdy-
Ficklen Stadium on game day. The rebuilding started
overt Christmas break 2013 displacing hundreds of
students for the spring semester.
Fast CarolinaTs campus is constantly evolving,
creating a better life for all pirates. Despite the
construction chaos, the changes brought to the campus
this year will be enjoyed by all students for many years
to come.
Article & Photos By: Brittani Halbert
1. 18-foot wide brick sidewalks that were added to allow access to both bikers
and pedistrians.
2. Rerouting: To help students find their way around the construction, detour
signs could be found just
about anywhere.
3. Senior Interior Design student Kate Arthur trying to make her way through
campus before the rush hour starts. I would always feel crammed with the
rest of the students on the smaller sidewalks in our attempt to make it to class
on time,� said Kate.
4. The demolition of Belk Residence Hall was a long await process that began
in February 2014. :
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The East Carolina motto is Servire?? meaning, to serve� in Eng-
lish. During her time at ECU, senior Hannah Sabb has lived by this
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Carolina without ever taking a tour,
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dents living on College Hill. Now, Sabb con-
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However, SabbTs desire to serve ¢
For the last three and a half years, Sabb has als
s at J.H. Rose high school and recently began volunteer-
ch on Sundays. Young Life is an outreach ministry
and hopes to establish a cafeer in. Sabb ex-
plains, I am very passionate about kids getting the opportunity to know the
hope of Jesus and loving them regardless of their response. I love people
and Young Life is a ministry with the philosophy of relationships.�
Of course, anyone who knows this Parks and Recreation ma-
jor knows she is eager to establish new relationships, whether it is during
a game of disc golf ot through writing a new song, Het favorite chatac-
tefistic-of TBC is the sense oF community. Knowing that there ate not
~ust college kids in this town, but families as well� is exactly what creates
e feeling� that Sabb loves. With a passion for service and a
that at hom
passion for people, Sabb is one pirate our campus could not do without.
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Photo By: Brittani Halbert
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Every year East Carolina holds a competition, of battle,
between all campus dorms to determine who should be
crowned king and queen of the halls. Formally known
as Game of Halls,� the competition takes its name
from the popular television show Game of Thromes.-
Representatives from each dorm made their grand entrances,
one at a time. Students from Scott Hall made their entrance
in kilts, led by a true Irishman playing the bagpipes, while
students representing Aycock Hall were lead by a Greenville
Fire Department truck.
The competition was set Up as game stations that
students could freely visit, collecting tokens along the way
that were then counted. Some of the games included a duck
hunt, rubber band relay, putt putt, disc golf, cornhole, and
there was even a slip 1� slide.� The energy of the event
could be felt from anywhere on campus as students ran
around cheering on their fellow residents, some choosing
to sing and dance to the music from the DJ. Tyler Hall
resident, Jorge Almonte-Florimon, a sophomore Public
Health major chanted, Go Tyler, Go Tyler, Tyler Hall is
mumiber 1°? Alongside of him was Mackenzie Long, 4
sophomore Recreational Therapy major who stated, ItTs
been so much fun competing for my hall, we have all been
pumped about it and it has brought us all together.�
After nearly an hour of games the battle turned into
a limbo competition, in which Tyler Hall residents Sydney
Miller and Lukas Zanota declared victory. The final events
of the night consisted of tug-of-wat� matches between
the top three halls for the boys and the girls. In the end,
Aycock Hall took home the crown for the boys while the
gitls of ~Tyler hall brought home a crown of their own.
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1. Aycock Hall makes a grand entrance onto the field,
including residents Blake Rumble, a junior Biology
major, Kathleen Daniels, a junior Political Science
major, and William Saint Pierre, a freshman Criminal
Justice major, who all hoped to lead their teamT to
another victory.
2. The King has arrived! Freshman Political Science
major, James Harris proudly wears the crown for his
Aycock Hall.
3. Tyler Hall residents Mackenzie Long, Jorge
Almonte-Floriman, Megan Hardy, Sydney Miller, and
Ashiana Lassiter take a break with other residents to
pose for a quick photo before running back to get
Tyler Hall that win.�
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Student Media consists of The East
Carolinian, WZMB_ radio station,
Rebel arts and literary magazine, the
Buccaneer Yeatbook, and the newly
added Ad Agency.
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Editor-in-Chief,
communications major and business
minor, states that for The East
Carolinian there is a candidate process
each semester for students interested
in working with them. Through this
candidate process, applicants go
through a quick test about current
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oiven information with quotes� and
ate asked to write a short story.�
Students who ate selected from the
candidate process then go through a
semester full of preparatory learning,
A similar training process is
also implemented in WZMB. Atter
turning in an application and resume,
the accepted candidates will go into
what is called ZMB Radio Corp DJ
training, This is where all the DJTs will
learn the ins and outs of the radio
station and they are then given a chance
to develop their on-air personality.�
Student Media's 5 divisions strive to provide students
with excellence
The East Carolinian and WZMB both
have a beneficial training program.
As for the newly added Ad
agency, they work closely with the
East Catolinian and collaborate with
them to run their ads in the papers.
In spite of being the newest addition
to the student media team, they
have already attracted students by
running campaigns and going out
into the Greenville community to aid
businesses around the area.
Rebel is a
recognized collegiate arts and literary
nationally
magazine. The magazine is made
completely from scratch and ts
created by talented graphic design
students who work with Emerge
gallery to put on exhibitions for
their Call for Entries artists. RebelTs
Editor/Art Director, Megan Burns, a
graphic design major, states that she is
Jearning a lot about real world things,
like working with a budget, directing a
team of designers, and working with a
large scale printer... Tm getting a lot
of new experiences I wouldn't get as
a student making me a well rounded
designer.�
Article By: Ellen Lee
Photos By: Brittani Halbert
1. A WZMB DJ works during his radio show.
2. Senior Caroline Ready checks over ads in the latest edition of The East
Carolinian. Student Media allowed me to network with a lot of other students, and
I was able to develop friendships and find a place where | flourished.�
3. Cass Norris, the Production Manager for The East Carolinian works on a piece
for an upcoming newspaper. Working with The East Carolinian has really given
me experience in a fast paced, deadline orientated job which I can take and use
when I get a job after graduation.�
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Only a junior, this Pirate has already left her
mark on ECU
Resident Hall Association President Kaylee Wheeler
is a junior psychology major with a minor in business
administration. As RHA president, Wheeler presides
over all RHA general assembly and executive
board meetings and serves as the primary student
representative in all areas of Campus Living. Wheeler
stated, Being RHA president has opened countless
doors for me, and it all started my freshman year
when I became a part of RHATs general assembly
as Garrett HallTs president.� Wheeler knew that she
wanted to help the University grow in some sort
of way and found that being a part of RHA would
be the best fit for her. For Wheeler, RHA hasnTt
just made her college experience amazing,� it has
molded her into the leader she has become today.
Wheeler is also very active in other areas on
campus. She is a member of the National Society
of Collegiate Scholars, a council member on ECUTs
Media Board, a council member on Athletics Student
Advisory Committee, and a council member on the
Coordinator Screening Committee. She devotes a
lot of her time to volunteering for the Boys and
Girls club and is deeply involved in Relay for Life.
Wheeler states that she loves to serve others and
help the community in any way she can.
Wheeler says that ECU is home away from
home and has been for the past 3 years. What she
loves most about ECU is being able to watch new
freshman come in and fall in love with the university
the way she has. Coming to ECU changed my
life for the better and I am proud to call myself a
Pitate,��
Article By: Ryan Carter-Stanley
Photo By: Brittani Halbert
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1. Freshman Andrea Jenkins plays
during a home football game. Being
a Marching Pirate is the best feeling
ever. ItTs wonderful. Ill always
treasure my time here!�
2. Junior Adric Hardy conducts the
band during a home game. Being a
drum major for the ECU Marching
Pirates is something ITve worked
very hard for. ItTs absolutely amazing,
and ITm truly blessed.�
3. Senior Laura Cahoon performs
during the half-time show at a home
football game. Representing the
university over the last four years
has helped me create my favorite
memories of ECU, from leading the
band on the field to meeting my best
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The Marching Pirates Begin Playing At Volleyball Games
The Pirate Nation would simply be a roar of
chaotic noise without the structured sound of
the Marching Pirates on game day. Made up
of more than 250 musically gifted students,
the band isa melting pot of numerous majors,
backgrounds, and musical interests. Marching
band members commit two hours, three
times a week, to practicing and learning next
weekTs performance. Game day is hectic, as
band members gather hours prior to football
kickoff to perfect the dayTs show. Aside
from the routine playing of the alma mater
and fight song, each show can include up to
three new songs, featuring hit songs by artist
like Stevie Wonder and Queen. The exciting
250-person formations seen from the stands,
whether it is a bicycle� or E-C-U,� are the
result of countless hours of practice. When
asked how she feels about the demanding time
commitment, Kendall Plummer, a four-year
senior mellophone player, replied, It makes
for a long, titing day for us, but to perform
in front of 50,000 people and show all that
weTve worked on is incredible!�T
The show is quite spectacular, placing
our Marching Pirates pregame routine among
the top in the nation. The excitement is not
limited to the football field, as the Pirates
expand their support to the volleyball games
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this year. Typically playing only at football and
basketball games, this new expansion is an
exciting step forward for the musicalmembers.
Lauren Zelazny, freshman mellophone player,
acknowledges the importance of extending
their support to the volleyball team. Zelazny
states, I used to be on a volleyball team and
a small pep band would play in between plays.
[t was a good motivator.�
Zelazny describes the friendliness of
the marching band. Band members are like
a huge family, sharing a common interest in
music and Pirate pride. Prideand commitment
ate crucial when performing in front of
50,000 fans. Many of the Marching Pirates
sought out ECU with intentions of being
a band member. Matt Scarborough, junior
tuba player can remember the day he made
the decision to play. Scarborough told us, I
participated in whatTs called ~ECU Band DayT
during high school. The Marching Pirates
looked like they had the time of their lives so
of course I wanted to join!� The passion and
pride of the marching band is so clear you can
not only hear it, but see it as well.
Article By: Ryan Carter-Stanley
Photos By: Meredith Baker
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"We exist te Unspire, inf Orw.,
Grd involve the students of
East Carolina University.�
The Student Government Association and
Voice of ECU
The Student Government Association, SGA, is behind nearly all
of the events, decisions, activities, and programs that occur on
ECUTs campus. Composed of a board of executive members,
SGA works as the mediators between the student body and
administration. Their motto is "We exist to inspire, inform, and
involve the students of East Carolina University." Jesse Breaux,
senior and Student Body Vice President, further describes SGA
as (giving) students the opportunity for us (SGA members) to
advocate their concerns. SGA acts as the entire student bodyTs
voice when the Student Body President sits in on board of trustee
meetings.� Pirates should be happy to know that Breaux also
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agtees ECU students deserve to be heard� and assures everyone
that SGA is here to make that happen.� During his four years of
SGA membership, beginning with a Senator position, Breaux has
been able to watch as students maximize their leadership potential
in SGA. In addition to building and inspiring the leaders of
tomorrow, the association also focuses on increasing transparency
and familiarity between students and SGA members.
The Student Government AssociationTs primary focus is
the needs of all students. Past successes include advocating for a
new Student Union, as well continuing the funding of numerous
organizations on campus. Brett Winter, senior and Student Body
Chief of Staff, strives to bring each college student the best
experience they can have by making their thoughts and opinions
come to life� The opinion of each Pirate is highly valued among
the members of SGA. Sometimes serving as the invisible hand
on campus, SGA members undertake what most would consider
a full time job with selflessness and a genuine cate and concern.
Article By: Ryan Carter-Stanley
Photography Courtesy of Adam Caldwell (Ticket One)
Micah Lockhart, Adam Caldwell, Kris Montford-Brown, and
Kellah Jarvis were the candidates of Ticket One during the
2013-14 SGA elections. Although the ticket was not elected,
their platform was popular among students.
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East Carolina University hosts SAACURH 2013
East Carolina University was given the
honor of hosting SAACURH 2013, a
weekend adventure for residence halls
from schools all over the South Atlantic.
SAACURH which stands for the
South Atlantic Affiliate of College and
University Residence Halls was a year and
a half in the making when it landed on
our campus. During SAACURH AGL Z.,
Taylor Brown and others including Jorge
Almonte-Florimon, John Cruz, Jamitress
Bowden, and Fatima Anderson gave
a presentation and submitted a bid for
review to bring SAACURH to the Pirate
Nation. There were numerous people
working behind the curtain putting
this event together including chaits,
delegates, and advisors. Delegates were
students chosen by a trial process which
included an application and interview.
The weekend came and students
from roughly 66 schools were storming
into Greenville to grow as individuals
and become better leaders. Opening
ceremonies began with a speech from
Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs,
Virginia Hardy and the crowd became
pumped up for the two day event. Once
the ceremonies were over, students could
go into Mendenhall Student Center for
activities like bowling or racing cars
ot students could choose to visit the
Student Recreation Center for a showing
of Talladega Nights or the display
of banners.
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For the second day students had
a vatiety of things to attend, including
the top 20 programs. Top 20 programs
was an opportunity for students to
leatn about the different programs that
other schools host and what you might
possibly bring back to your own campus.
On the second night there was a banquet
at the Hilton Hotel where dinner was
served and awards were given out for
things like best roll call� and most
spirited�. At the conclusion of the
banquet an announcement was made
that SAACURH 2014 would be hosted
by the University of North Carolina at
Charlotte.
The ~overall expetience of
SAACURH is something that will
change your life forever. Junior Taylor
Brown speaks from experience of being
spirit chair, After a year and a half of all
the hard work and dedication everyone
put in, for those who donTt get the credit
right up front, just know we couldn't
have done it without you.� SAACURH
attendees left with not only new lifelong
friends, but knowledge that will allow
them to grow as individuals and become
better leaders. Looking back on his
experience Taylor shares that, this is
where we learn that the little things in life
are what matter most.�
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1. ECUTs delegates threw their hooks up after a motivational speech from Virginia Hardy
and others got the crowd going. Back row: (L to R) Corey Forbes, Jonathan McDouegle,
Patrick McGinty, Jenna Potter, and Chris Lee. Middle row: (L to R) Summer Ballard, Kirsten
Roach, and Onyx Wells Front row: (L to R) Michelle Toro, Jada Wintons, Raven Ross, Kaylee
Wheeler, and Tamara Gatlin.
2. (L to R) Patrick McGinty, Chris Lee, Jada Wintons, Whitney Causey, and Raven Ross were
all delegates for East Carolina University. At the end of SAACURH all delegates enjoyed a
real meaning of being a Pirate is to put on your stripes, share your pride, shout purple, and
bleed gold!"
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The North Recreational ComplexTs Beach Festival
In order to kick off the semester right, Campus Recreation and Wellness
hosted their third annual Beach festival on September 4th from 4:30-7:30 pm
at the North Recreational Complex. Since 2011, students have gathered at the
beginning of the fall semester to soak up the last rays of summer alongside
their fellow pirates.
The North Rec, only a 10-minute drive from campus, serves as the
perfect (and convenient) getaway from the all too familiar campus scenery. ~The
tays were extta strong this year and many attendees took advantage of the
frozen yogurt, among other free food options like popcorn and sandwiches.
The festival activities were endless, all free of course, in addition to other
recreational options at the North Rec. Any day of the week, students can
venture to the NRC to swim, kayak, run, or paddleboard. In addition, the
beach festival included inflatables and slip-n-slides. Chelsea Daley, junior
transfer student, enjoyed her first trip to the beach festival. Daley states, It was
a bunch of fun to participate in activities one [doesnTt] always get the chance to
do like ... learning skills to wrestle, jousting like gladiators on inflatables, [and]
learning about scuba diving,� Besides free food and activities, students also had
opportunities to win free t-shirts and prizes.
The event promotes outdoor activity and learning about living healthy
in college. Daley referred to the atmosphere as nice, light, and fun.� Also
attending the festival was Demetria Hawkins, sophomore, who is a resident
at North Campus Crossing. When asked why she went, Hawkins said, It was
close to home and looked fun. I will definitely go again.�
Article By: Ryan Carter-Stanley
Photos By: Jonathan McDougle
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her amazing story
As the East Carolina campus quieted down and the day drew
to a close, Wright auditorium filled with eager ticket holders,
from elementary aged to senior citizens. The extinguished
speaker was Jane Goodall and, for the night of October Ist,
ot for a few hours at least, she became a pirate.
Goodall began her lecture taking her listeners through
the early years of her career; from the first moment she knew
she wanted to be an anthropologist to her first experiences
with chimps. To everyoneTs amazement, Goodall informed
the crowd how she had never received an undergraduate
college education, yet went on to obtain a PhD at Cambridge
University. Among the audience was Roger Rulifson, a senior
professor of Biology at ECU who, accompanied by his
wife, had just arrived to Greenville, from the other side of
the country, an hour and half prior to the beginning of the
lecture. Others, like Austin Hermes, freshman biology major,
came to see Goodall after being encouraged by professors
and enticed with extra credit. Nonetheless, both professors
and students were equally impressed by the extraordinary tale
of a woman who set out, at only twenty-three, to change the
world, an adventure that would continue for nearly sixty years.
Goodall continued to share how she expanded her
visions past the realms of chimps and began one organization
after another, starting with revamping African villages and
eventually starting a program to provide children with the
means to setve the world in their own ways. The program
is known as Roots and Shoots� has spread to 132 different
countries. Now at the age of eighty, many question Goodall
on where she finds her energy. When asked this, Goodall
responded, I care so passionately about my grandchildren, all
Or them.�
In a world of much corruption, Goodall still finds
hope, sharing, It is the young people that give me the most:
hope for the future.� Rulifson was surprised to hear how
much Goodall had to say in regards to the future, as opposed
to her scientific findings. In respects to this, Rulifson says,
~Dr. Goodall has shifted her emphasis and no longer is
working at the ground level of the science, but rather has
become the mentor and the rallying point for those that
follow her. In that context, she was inspiring.�
For Autumn Robertson, a freshman, the lecture had
little to do with her major. She said, I only went because I
wanted to see my hero in person.� Robertson summed it up
perfectly; Goodall is a hero to us all.
Article By: Ryan Carter-Stanley
Photo Courtesy of: The Honors College
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her graphic design work.
Apna Hill a senior at ECL) eaimed
national media attention when her
final project for an advanced digital
photography class was uploaded onto
Reddit. For HillTs project, she focused
on beauty standards in society and used
Photoshop to convey her message.
When asked about what triggered her
idea for this project, Hill stated, I saw
these cosmetic ads that were advertising
their makeup but I thought that the
ads wete so overly ~photo-shoppedT
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Photoshop instead...�
Since uploading her Photoshop
project onto Reddit, she has been on
the front page of Reddit and Yahoo
and has also been featured in the
Huffington Post. Hill even stated that
her website jumped from having a few
number of views to 18,000 in one day.
Tt felt completely unreal, I was kind of
panicking... it was crazy.�
Hill states that her fiancéeTs
mother, Denise King, inspired Hill to
enter the ECUTs art program. Sadly,
King passed away a couple of years ago.
Hill is appreciative for the motivation
she received to pursue art and believes
if it werenTtTt for King she would not
have come as far as she has today.
Hill is currently working on
het senior show exhibition, Rural
Anomalies, which will showcase her
hometown, New Bern, by adding
an imaginative, creative twist in her
photographs.
Hill says that she loves the
people she has met at ECU and will be
sad to leave her photo family when she
eraduates this spring. As for her future
plans, Hill is still trying to figure it all
out� but she wants to keep working
with Photoshop in some way.
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Photo By: Brittani Halbert
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As a yearly tradition of celebrating all that ECU has to offer, Homecoming
2013 was definitely one to remember. Students participated in parades, skits,
football games and many other activities. The festivities began in October;
ladies and gents were being nominated for Queen and King, and students were
preparing for competitions. With six women and six men, the homecoming
court nominees were all involved in different activities on campus including
the Student Government Association, ECU Ambassadors, Greek Life, the
Counselor Education Association, and Club Swimming. Crowned Queen and
King were Brooks Barrett and Tim Schwan. In Wright Auditorium, the Lawn
and Skit competitions were held in November. In no particular order, top three
Lawns (top three most creative and spirited yards) were Tau Kappa Epsilon, Chi
Omega, and ECU Ambassadors; top three skits were Alpha Xi Delta with Chi
Phi, Phi Mu with Alpha Tau Omega, and Chi Omega. Pirates also participated
in a Canned Food Drive. In total, East Carolina donated 22,678 pounds of
food, which topped last yearTs record of 15,000. A highly looked-up-to award
is the Spirit Cup, which this year Tau Kappa Epsilon and ECU Ambassadors
had the honor of receiving.
Article By: Lauren Taylor
Homecoming Pictures Courtesy of The East Carolinian
1. Top: Senior Tim Schwan and Brooks Barrett (center) are crowned homecoming
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2. Left: Senior Wide Receiver Cam Worthy intercepts a pass during the homecoming
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3. Right: The ECU Marching Pirates participate in the homecoming parade on
Saturday, November 9th, 2013.
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Students race down College Hill during the
Pirate 500
The RHA brought the fun again with their second annual boxcar
race on College Hill known as the Pirate 500. As students walked to
their dorms, they could see the boxcars at the starting line. Many went
straight to the sign up booth, while others gathered with friends on the
sidelines to watch. For those that did not participate in the race, RHA
had a Coco-Cola refreshment stand on site and a DJ to keep the crowd
entertained.
One of the first groups to race consisted of two brothers,
Jordan and Michael King. As they waited for their turn, Jordan
exclaimed, ItTs been fun having things like this on campus to be able to
do with my little brother now that he is here at ECU.� Once students
raced down the hill they could go to the t-shirt booth and grab a free
Pirate 500 t-shirt.
The final hour brought intense competition to the Hill.
Students volunteered to represent their residence halls, and teams were
created to compete against opposing halls. In the end, Greene Hall
President Summer Ballard claimed victory and returned to Greene Hall
with a trophy in hand. Michael Carter, RHA Vice President said the
race was a success, explaining, It was a great event, it had a larger turn
out than the year before and it will continue to be an ECU tradition.�
Article & Photos By: Brittani Halbert
1. Junior Business major Adam Tucker
takes it easy before his race.
2. Summer Ballard, the Greene Hall
President, takes a victory photo with
the RHA board after she proudly won
the trophy for Greene Hall.
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Home Games, Homecomings, and Hilarious Skits
Phi and a routine by Chi Omega. Campbell stated, I
really liked performing the skit downtown because
In just the last few years, downtown Greenville has
become a place for both students and Greenville locals
to celebrate Pirate football. Freeboot Friday rings in
the beginning of each home football game weekend.
Comfortably stationed across from the Scullery,
crowds can enjoy a family friendly atmosphere full of
music, food, art, and entertainment. Typically a local
band kicks off the night and maintains a steady flow
of energy throughout the evening,
On Friday, November 8th, however, the night
veered from its typical routine. Ruffin McNeill, ECUTs
head football coach, surprised the audience with an
opening speech before the sororities and fraternities
performed their skits. Matthew Campbell, freshman
Alpha Tau Omega, preformed alongside his fraternityTs
parterner sorority, Phi Mu, in a very amusing dance.
Other winning routines included Alpha Xi Delta/Chi
it was an awesome experience.�
Timothy Schwan had an experience
of his own. That night Schwan was presented to the
Freeboot Friday attendees as the Homecoming king,
representing the Student Government Association.
In regards to how Schwan became king, he stated, I
was voted into the Homecoming court by the student
body and then based on my resume and interview
I was chosen to be Homecoming King.� SchwanTs
crown was among the many free treats at Freeboot
that night. Freeboot is and will continue to be a safe
and enjoyable experience for Pirate fans of all ages.
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Wheelet, Junior Taylor Brown, and Freshman Lauren Levison spend the
cold night together rocking out to Spare Change.
3. Freshman Matthew Campbell broke it down to TimberlandTs Bounce
during his performance with Alpha Tau Omega and Phi Mu. Paeea
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cover songs from Shook Me All Night Long to FishinT In the Dark.
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entertained during a week without classes.
For a town that barely sees snow,
Greenville was a winter wonderland
during the last week of January. As
a result, students were left with icy
toads, open schedules, and_ plenty
of free time. Many pirates had to
get creative, finding ways to amuse
themselves at home as many of the
roads were impassable. Rebecca
Douglas, for instance, celebrated her
22nd birthday during the snowstorm.
DouglasT birthday will be one
to remember, with six inches of snow
that week, she stayed indoors, playing
video games and boatd games with
her best friends. Living at the Bellamy
made it difficult to travel since the back
roads were not completely cleared for
a few days. As far as Douglas was
concerned, going outside was not a
priority, anyway, since it took about 30
minutes to defrost her car. Douglas
had no complaints about missing
school days, stating, It was nice
having a few days to relax and getting
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chose to spend their time enjoying
the snow with a sled and gloves. Nick
Hendon, for example, saw it as an
extended weekend and took advantage
of the opportunity to play with his
dog, Leo, who loves the snow.
Of course, when the cold
became unbearable, Hendon tetired
to the heated indoors where unlimited
hours of Netflix and Call of Duty
awaited him. For Hendon, the best
patt of the Snowpocalypse� was
having no responsibility� and being
able to do whatever [he] wanted,
whenever [he] wanted.� ItTs that kind
of freedom that the rare falling of
snow brings. Students would give up
their car keys and book bags any day
for a few extra hours to sleep and play.
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Munazza Abraham poses for a Word of
Mouth group picture. (Also pictured:
Shenoriah Quarles, Eliza Monroe, Mariah
Barber, and Christina Rangel) Whatever
the case, I hope my writing can spark a sort
of epiphany to make at least one bystander
Move,�
ECU's Spoken Word organization, Word of Mouth,� expresses them-
selves through poetry.
East Carolina students ate constantly expressing
themselves through their passion for learning and
creating new ideas. This is no different for ECUTs
first spoken word poetry group, Word of Mouth.
Word of Mouth was established in 2008 by Johnny
Martinez, an undergraduate student who decided to
take advantage of his passion for leadership to create
a new ofganization on campus.
Throughout the years, Word of Mouth,
also called WOM, has grown to become one of the
most sought after performance-based groups on our
campus. They had their first intercollegiate slam
this fall, where The Rejects and Wordsmiths from
UNC Chapel Hill, and Spoken Verb from Duke also
competed. Word of Mouth represented ECU well
and placed first in the competition. Word of Mouth
President, Mariah Barber, stated, Our purpose is to
inform with our poems - to touch people. We also
like to do a lot of community service, collaborations,
and we try to add a lot to GreenvilleTs culture and
EUs culinire.�
Every Sunday the Word of Mouth members
meet to discuss future events and collaborations
they have coming up. During these meetings they
ate able to share new poems they have written, and
recieve feedback from other members to help them
grow in their art. Maya Williams, freshman, joined as
soon as she heard our campus had its own spoken
word poetry. She stated that Word of Mouth is a
place where you can simply express yourself without
feeling judged.� These talented students lead by
example by creating such a welcoming environment
where all can come to express themselves.
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Photos By: Brittani Halbert
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Let the Spring Festivities Begin!
Being 80 degrees in April is exactly what ECU
students need after the unpredictable weather
experienced during this past winter season. What
better way to enjoy the nice weather than attending
ECUTs annual Spring Fest? Campus Recreation and
Wellness and the Student Activities Board teamed
up to host Spring Fest on April 3rd from 4:00-
8:30pm. This year, Spring Fest was held at the North
Recreational Complex, where hundreds of students
participated in paddle boarding, inflatables, kayaking
and even zip-lining, Which Wich sandwiches and the
Fresh Market also provided free food for students.
During Spring Fest, Campus Recreation and
Wellness and the Student Activities Board prepared
a Battle of the Bands event for local bands from
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North Carolina to compete with one another to win
money as well as be the opening act for Barefoot on
the Mall on April 24th, which creates great exposure
for the local bands around NC and gives them a
chance to show off their musical talent.
While bands played music throughout the
North Rec Complex, students stood in line to play
against one another in a wrecking ball inflatable
as well as the most popular attraction: zip-lining.
Taylor Hippert, a sophomore, stated that his favorite
activity has been zip-lining. Hippert said that Spring
Fest makes him feel more a part of the ECU
community.� Agreeing with Hippert, Anna Smith a
junior shared that Spring Fest is a good way to unify
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One of ECUTs core values is a commitment to diversity. The
university provides a lengthy textbook definition of the term,
offering an all-inclusive description aimed at ensuring there is
integration, interaction, and representation of individuals from
all backgrounds and all walks of life on campus. Although East
CarolinaTs definition includes race, gender, national origins,
abilities, religions, and various other socio-political wordage, for
students, diversity is much less of a concrete definition and fat
more about the experiences and friends they make while at ECU.
With a student body of more than 20,000, the student
body is diverse from day one of a semester. Most students are
native North Carolinians, yet there are also thousands of students
from out-of-state, and many more from out of the country. Each
student, regardless of the region they hail from, brings regional
traditions and differences that are accepted and welcomed at ECU.
However, diversity in the Pirate Nation goes beyond
hometowns and tradition. There ate more than 400 clubs and
tudent organizations on campus, each of them offering students
a unique opportunity to express their passions and enrich their
educational experience. From the vibrancy of the Indian Student
Association to the camaraderie and fellowship of College Life, no
student is alone in his or her respective interests.
Perhaps the only thing more brilliant than the diversity
of ECU is the sense of united community shared by the student
PP body. Whether it is game day in Dowdy-Ficklen and students are
partaking in decades-old football traditions, of just an average
class day spent mingling on the mall and in front of Wright Plaza,
each student is able to form bonds with others that will last a
lifetime, enduring long after the college days of purple and gold.
Article By: Sarah Burke
Photography By: Raven Wood
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other on twitter through the
hashtag #ECU16." Marytza
Joseph, a public health major,
and Will Smith, a social work
major, met through the popular
social media site by following
each other during the summer
before their freshmen year
began. Smith took the first step
in initiating a conversation with
Joseph by introducing himself
as Big Will�? where Joseph
then responded by introducing
herself as Ritz.�
Since their first
conversation, these two have
been inseparable. Even though
Smith and Joseph hadn't
officially met in person at the
time, they did video chat using
Skype frequently, and according
to Joseph, theit conversations
were full of laughs. They finally
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Smith mentioned that
when he first saw her on Twitter,
he couldnTt help but admire
JosephTs beauty. We talked as
friends - thatTs how it started
off. We were just like ~hey, how
are you doing?T ThatTs how our
conversations were at first, but
once we got here at ECU, we
met up and started hanging out
more - and the rest is history.�
Smith also mentioned that the
biggest thing that they have in
common is their walk with God.
Their first date was
at ChiliTs on campus and they
ended their night by the fountain.
Joseph recalled the date by
stating, It was the longest date
I have ever had... I got back at
around 3 a.m.� Joseph went on to
say that, Something that caught
my eye was that he didnTt treat
me just like any random girl, it
was special, he actually showed
affection... he is really sweet and
nice and he stood out because of
that.�
Joseph states that she
loves the fact that they get to see
each other all the time and that
they have been able to create
such a strong support system.
They have been dating for more
than a year now.
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Photo By: Brittani Halbert
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If someone approached you in the parking lot and force-
fully demanded you to hand over your wallet or purse,
what would you do? Would you frantically search for the
nearest emergency call box? Would you test the moves
you learned at wrestling practice by trying to fight them
off yourself? Or would you simply obey their command
and surrender your belongings?
Austin Mansfield, freshman, has experienced the
financial struggles that come with being a college stu-
dent. When asked the question above, Austin answered,
If someone broke into my dorm and started searching
for money, I would just laugh and search with them.� Al-
though he attempted to have a part time job as a server
at a local restaurant, Mansfield says that between classes
and baseball practices, there just isnTt enough time left in
the day to maintain a part-time job.� Even with help from
financial aid, scholarships, and parentTs bank accounts, af-
ter paying for tuition, books, supplies, rent, gas, and food;
many students are left with little in their wallets. In fact,
most ate forced to make sacrifices.
In order to save money, Ashlee Langston, sopho-
more, has chosen to live at home with her mom instead
of living in an apartment with her friends. Ashlee says,
Living closer to campus with my friends would be so
much more fun, but Tve gotta do what [Tve gotta do.�
Ashlee responded to the opening question by saying, I
would just give them my purse; all theyTll find inside is
gum, maybe some old receipts, and makeup.�
So, to all of the thieves, robbers, and pocket-
pickers: You should stay away from college students. The
chances ate very good that, even if you only have a cou-
ple of dollars in your pocket, you will have more money
on your person than any college student has on theirs.
Consequently, as poor and desperate as some students
are, if you try and funny business, you may end up the
victim!
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Photo By: Brittani Halbert
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Rast Carolina offers an extraordinarily diverse atmosphere, serving as
home to students from all over the world and with a wide range of
passions and interests. It is rare, however, to find this wide range of
interests and diversity in one person. Junior Raj Rooprai is just that
person. Rooprai has family roots tracing back to India but he was born
and raised in Nairobi, Kenya in Africa. Rooprai has created a pertect
balance between raising awareness about his past as well as looking
forward to the future, all while maintaining a 3.25 GPA.
As the public relations chair for Indian Student Association,
Rooprai is able to educate other pirates about India and celebrate his
love for the Indian population on campus.� Also, as member of ECU
pre-dental Honor society and ECU Ambassadors, Rooprai has found
a family within his club community. He plans to eventually become
a Dentist/Entrepreneur and is currently majoring in Biology and
minoring in Chemistry. To escape the demands of a pre-professional
degree, Rooprai travels, plays badminton, kayaks, boats, and watches
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RoopraiTs time at ECU is connected by a common theme: a
love for diversity and personal interactions. Rooprai, in regards to what
makes him a pirate, says, The amount of treasure I have and will have
towards the end of my ECU journey; treasure as in all the experience,
tradition, vibe, spirit, and connections I have gained. This is better than
any treasure out there.� His passion for life and community extends past
the realms of his on-campus involvement. Rooprai has worked with
special needs patients, the homeless, Food for Thought, and church
activities.
I am most passionate about my life, because with that.you
can learn, build and share upon all the time. Whether it may be being
happy, sad, or just down, and sharing those thoughts/memories is just
amazing. If it werenTt for my life I wouldnTt be here and couldnTt thank
God for this enough. Tm also passionate about how I can help the
unfortunate individuals who donTt have the things and necessities that
we would take for granted. It is refreshing to know there is a single
individual, like Rooprai, who can embody everything ECU stands for:
service, diversity, and knowledge.
Article By: Ryan Carter-Stanley
Photo By: Brittani Halbert
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November 3rd-9th, 2013, East Carolina
celebrated fun-filled
Homecoming week. 54th Grammy
award-winning performer, NC native
yet another
J. Cole, whose 2013 single Power
Trip� hit top 10 on the Billboards, was
welcomed by the Pirates and the public
alike on November 7th in Minges
Coliseum.
Jennifer Moser, senior, was
among the many J. Cole fans that
night. MoserTs favorite performances
wete Land of the Snakes� and She
Knows.� Moser proclaimed, I like him
(J. Cole) because his music is awesome.
His lyrics are amazing and really easy to
relate to and his beats are so good.�
Aside from being a great
performer, J. Cole, or Jermaine
Lamarr Cole, also has a down to earth
personality that many students canTt
help but admire. Looking forward to
seeing him perform for the first time
was another senior, Shenoriah Quarles.
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Quarles, soaking up the last
moments of being an undergraduate
at EXCU, decided to take advantage of
the opportunity to spend the night out
with friends. Her favorite song was the
popular 2013 hit, Power Trip.� Having
attended three homecoming concerts
Quarles
say, This was the best homecoming
concert I have attended.� Surprisingly
enough, Quarles originally only decided
to attend because she had nothing else
to do. Thus, J. ColeTs ability to convert
even the most apathetic of fans justifies
his song ITm the Man.�
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Photo Courtesy of: Allison Zuacha
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ECU's Annual Polar Bear Plunge draws more than 1000 students
On January 23rd, with outside temperatures barely hovering above freezing, more
than 1000 students participated in the 18th annual Polar Bear Plunge. The event
has quickly become a tradition for students, with many lining up long before the
start of the plunge in hopes of obtaining a coveted t-shirt and other giveaways.
Inside the Student Rec Center, things were much warmer. Following their
icy jump, students were able to attend the spring semester Get-A-Clue. More
than sixty student organizations participated in the club fair, offering students
information about their respective groups, handing out candy, and offering free
giveaways. Hot chocolate, cake, and other refreshments were served to warm up
Polar Bear Plunge Participants, and once they jumped, entertainment was provided
by WZMB. Several Greek Organizations performed at the event, and local news
stations covered the Plunge.
Article By: Sarah Burke
Photography By: Raven Wood
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The Collaborative Efforts of ECU's School of Theatre
and Dance
The lights dim, the music intensifies, and the reality of homework
and exams ceases. While attending an ECU production, one
can easily find this thrilling escape. The School of Theatre
and Dance works relentlessly to deliver the most professional
entertainment experience possible to students and the public
alike. The six productions put on by the SOTD this year include:
Dracula.� Camelot,� Encore,� Dance 2014,� Return to the
Forbidden Planet,T and The Great God Brown.� Lexie Wolfe,
Musical Theatre major, is proud to say that, ECU productions
ate always done with the up-most professionalism. Everyone 1s
So passionate about what they are doing, and that makes it an
incredibly enjoyable experience.� Wolfe, so far, has managed to
Star in Cabaret,� Fantastic Mr. Fox,� and Camelot.�
In her most recent appearance, Wolfe played a crew
member of Scientific Survey Flight 9 in Return to the Forbidden
Planet,� ECUTs 2014 rambunctious musical with a rock-n-roll spin
to ShakespeareTs The Tempest. Collaborative efforts from every
department in the STOD including lighting designers, costume
designers, stage managers, choreographers, and cast members
enhance each production. The result is, in Robert DiDomenicoTs
words, a heck of a lot of fun.� DiDomenico, senior, has played
a role in ECU productions; Merry Wives of Windsor,T Stage
Door,� Oklahoma,� The Elephant Man,� The Threepenny
Opera,� Cabaret,� The Drowsy Chaperone,T Dracula,�
Camelot,� and Return to the Forbidden Planet.� DiDomenico
agrees that ECU productions offer a chance for people to
forget about their problems and worries for a couple of hours
and be entertained.� Offering the perspective of a performer,
DiDomenico says, They [STOD] offer invaluable experience, as
well as the opportunity to grow and thrive in our field of study.�
The professionalism and care that goes into each production is
always met with equal enthusiasm and positive feedback from
every ECU production attendee.
Article Credit: Ryan Carter-Stanley
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Jenni Farrow
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Photo: Seniors Alyssa Koenigsberg and Jenna Murray take a selfie
during graduation photos. Even though weTll be separated we will
always remain close.�
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Students use social media as a way of
expressing themselves & staying in touch
LetTs be real here... who doesnTt have trouble picking out a filter for their
latest Instagram picture? Who doesnTt ask the real world questions like,
Should I go with ~XX ProT or ~ValeniciaT?� The reason we ask these
questions is because we all want to look tan, obviously.
Social media is part of our daily routine. One may even argue that
social media is an extta hobby on the side when one gets bored. For many,
it has almost become a lifestyle. Take it from social media connoisseur,
Jenna Chan, a junior at ECU. Chan has about 2,000 Instagram followers
and Facebook friends, as well as having posted about 15,000 tweets so
far. Her Instagram is not only filled with selfies� but it is also filled with
pictures of her adorable 7 hedgehogs. Chan claims to be a mommy of 7
baby hedgehogs� and posts frequently of her hedgehogs bathing, eating,
and even being tickled. Chan states that she loves using social media to
connect with family and friends as well as using it to show-off her cute
hedgehogs.
Ciara Ervin, a freshman at ECU, has used Vine, another social
media app, to be bold for her followers (on her account). Ervin posted
a video on Vine of her doing the tribal call� in Todd dining hall while
everyone was eating dinner. When she yelled the tribal call,T the
cafeteria fell silent and everyone stopped to look around to see what was
happening. For those that do not have an account on Vine, tribal call� is
when one yells tribal noises in a public place. It sounds awkward, right?
It is. But entertaining, and even awkward video clips are what make Vine
such a popular social media app. There is a common saying in the Vine
community, you always Do it for the vine!�
Social media is a great way for people to interact and share ideas *
with others. There are multiple apps out there and many more to come.
So come up with some creative ideas, use different filters, show off your
unique pets, and never be afraid to do a tribal call� in the dining hall.
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Photo By: Brittani Halbert
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Students share the Why?� and How?� they got to ECU
Everyone knows that in college you have the opportunity to meet people of a variety of
backgrounds. But most of the time, we fail to discover reasons they are here. Of course,
we all have our own reasons for becoming a Pirate, but itTs worth mentioning that no two
students have the exact same reason. Therefore, one must take a deeper look into the decision
making process that each high school student undergoes.
Kayla Dasch, sophomore, for example, made a very unexpected decision. Dasch
joined the Pirate Nation as a former Butler, Pennsylvania resident. Butler is an hour north
of Pittsburgh. Dasch simply stated, I did not go to a school closer to home because I
loved ECU when I visited.� Upon beginning her fall semester in 2012, Dasch was pleasantly
surprised by two things. North Carolina was much different compared to Pennsylvania and
she made friends with people she would have never expected. Moving to Greenville was
bold, but in the words of Dasch, it just felt right.� Even still, the feeling can come to those
very close by.
Debbie Sawyer was a Greenville native who felt the similar call to become a Pirate.
However, Sawyer, a freshman, made the decision for quite different reasons. Sawyer was born
into a Pirate family, raised by alum on her dadTs side ranging from cousins to grandparents.
Ever since she was a little girl, Sawyer has known the energy of Pirate pride that is so dear to
our hearts. The decision was not always so clear, however. Sawyer originally had anticipated
attending Appalachian State. When that did not go as planned, Sawyer humbly looked
elsewhere. Even if she originally had her doubts about ECU, her hindsight is 20/20. Sawyer
admits, Now that I have a whole semester and a half behind me I know that this is where I
am meant to be.� It is an honor to be able to call ourselves Pirates. No matter the reason, or
the journey that was taken to arrive here, purple and gold blood runs thru our veins and that
unites us all.
Article By: Ryan Carter-Stanley
Photography Courtesy of Debbie Sawyer
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Indian Student AssociationTs annual Holi Fest
celebrates friendship
On May 26th, at 6:30 pm, the Mendenhall Brickyard erupted in vivid hues
of blue, pink, green, orange, and yellow. The source of the colorful outburst
was ECUTs Holi festival and the many enthusiastic participants. The Holt
festival is traditionally held in India each year to welcome in the Spring season,
diminish social stratification, and celebrate the triumph of good over evil.
With an appreciation for their heritage, the Indian Student Association brings
the festival to East Carolina annually.
While the traditional Holi festival is accompanied by events such
as a bonfire and prayer, the highlight of ECUTs Holi was the informational
session, color throwing, and traditional food. Raj Rooprai, junior Public
Relations chair on the ISA board, was motivated by his love for the Indian
community, and passion for educating others about the Indian culture, to
join ISA. Rooprai was able to actively spread Holi awareness during the
informative PowerPoint presentation at the beginning of the festival. The
most rewarding part, for Rooprai was seeing everyone getting powder on
their face and attacking friends with all the colors.�
Leading alongside Rooprai wasfreshman Keerthana Velappan.
Although Velappan has visited India and has many family members that live
there, she has never celebrated Holi. Velappan said, It was a reminder to
cherish the good times with friends, and remember that everything will be
okay in the end.� In VelappanTs opinion, the combination of Hindi music, -
Indian food, and Holi colors can only equal one thing, happiness!� As she :
looks ahead, Velappan hopes to see ECUTs Holi festival to grow even bigger
and better for next year.
Among the many rainbow colored participants was second timer,
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Diana Toro. A junior, Toro celebrated Holi the year before but was pleasantly i
surprised by this yearTs addition of two Indian dance performances as well as
the organization and turn out. From the informational session, Toro learned
that Holi brings people together and is a day to have fun and enjoy each
others company.� Toro did exactly that, as she too celebrated the beginning
of spring and the end of another semester.
Article By: Ryan Stanley
Photos By: Brittani Halbert
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Students discuss their technology teams�
Technology: the one thing people canTt seem to get enough of. Laptop, cell-
phones, tablets; we are living in a generation where technology is everywhere.
Many of us even find ourselves waiting outside of stores for the newest prod-
ucts to come out so we can be the first to get the latest and greatest technology.
Taylor Katsma, a freshman at ECU, went from being a member of
the iPhone family to the Android. Katsma has been waiting for the newest
edition of the Samsung Galaxy S, and even though the option of the [Phone
5s was available, she found the Samsung Galaxy $5 more appealing, T started
getting tired of having an [Phone and the Samsung Galaxy S5 had so many
more features and youTte able to make the phone more personable to you
which I really liked.�
Even though having the most up-to-date phone is a necessity for
some, having the newest Mac is a priority for freshman, Elaina Linz. I deti-
nitely choose a Mac over a PC any day.� Linz already owns an iPhone and a
MacBook Air and she hopes to further her Apple technology by getting an
iPad sometime in the near future. Linz states that technology will always be
everywhere and I donTt think the use of it will stop either.�
Whether one owns a PC ot Mac, or an IPhone or Android, technol-
ogy will continue to be in high-demand regardless of what brand one might
be representing. The use of technology is in peopleTs everyday routine and it
won't stop anytime soon.
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Photography By: Victoria Savant
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Taking Steps to Eradicate Sexual Assault
On April 7, 2014 the bold voices of three of ECUTs rape victims were heard among
neatly 300 participants at Take Back the Night.� The purpose of the event, held
at College Hill, was to raise awareness and educate students about the issue of
rape culture on college campuses. Shining a light on the harsh reality of sexual
violence on campus is the reason Sue Molhan runs the event annually. Survivors
spoke about their brutal experiences, and closing remarks were followed by a silent
candle-lit vigil.
Kelly Kerschner, junior, describes the nightTs events as a strong effort
to ...shatter the silence. Although sexual assault can be a sensitive topic, it is
important that people speak out and show that they are not ashamed and will not
be silenced by one event.�
Gamma Sigma Sigma worked closely with Molhan to plan this years Take
Back the Night� and gained support from the ECU Police Department and Office
of Victims Services. Adrian Modzik, junior, initiated the collaboration of Molhan
and Gamma Sigma Sigma. Planning began in February. The most rewarding part,
for Modzik, was hearing two of her close friends, victims of sexual assault, step up
to share their stories, leaving behind silence and shame of the past. Modzik shares,
We need to lift up these brave individuals, instead of pushing them down or away.
Visibility for victims is key.T The outcome of the event surpassed all expectations.
The event, originally scheduled in March, was again affected with less than ideal
weather. However, to her surprise, Kerschner thought the event was a great success
and the entire night was very empowering. ECU students and victims of sexual
assault will continue to take back the night,� by standing up and fighting until
their voices are heard.
Article By: Ryan Carter-Stanley
Photography By: Brittani Halbert
1. Top Left: Junior Kali Harrison, a nursing student, wears a sign around her neck
displaying a statistic about rape kits in the United States to raise awareness during
Take Back the Night. "Over 400,000 rape kits sit untested on shelves across the
United States. Test my kit!"
2. Bottom Left: Seniors Amy Mangum, Candice Vaughn, and Taylor Ray, all part of
Gamma Sigma Sigma, participate in the candle light vigil held at the end of Take Back
the Night.
3. Right: ECU Police Chief Gerald Lewis Jr. speaks at Take Back the Night to ensure
students the ECU PD are fully supportive of the cause.
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Students find adventurous spring break activities.
Sun, sand, and flip-flops in Panama City Beach is the
destination of many college students during Spring
break. For others, the week-and-a-half escape from
the books consisted of things like Netflix and lying
on the sofa. Some, however, took a step outside of
the box and looked for an adventure that strayed
from the norm.
Bridgette Cullipher is one of those students.
A freshman with a taste for adventure, Cullipher
traveled to Orlando, Florida during Spring Break,
with plans for more than sun tanning. Cullipher,
alongside 10 of her Alpha X1 Delta sorority sisters,
jumped into Spring break by jumping out of a plane.
Cullipher went sky diving, and has a video to prove it.
Tt was a spontaneous decision and after we looked
into it we saw that it was within our budget. We
figured, why not go ahead and knock something
off of our bucket list?� The trip was a 6-night stay
at a family membetTs time-share, a resort for many
families and retired adults. It was definitely funny,�
Cullipher said, to see we were the loudest and most
obnoxious group there.�
Equally bold, Lindsey WestphalTs trip to
Florida was quite different. A senior, Westphal
is a member of the Newman Catholic Student
Center leadership team. For the second year in a
row, Westphal traveled to Jacksonville, Florida with
Urban Social Ministries for an alternative spring
break trip. As her last chance to take the trip with
her friends, the experience was a memorable one.
Westphal worked each day from 8-5, serving with
non-profit organizations including; Dignity-U-Wear,
Angelwood, Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville,
The Hubbard House, and Riverside Presbyterian
Senior Center. It will truly change your outlook
on life.T The most memorable part of the trip was
seeing the growth among the group in faith, humility,
gratitude, and friendship.
Westphal and Cullipher returned to
Greenville at the end of Spring break having grown
closer to those that they left with. Cullipher shared,
Tt is a very necessaty break from school.� A trip full
of adventures and friendship is money and time well
spent.
Article By: Ryan Stanley
Photo Courtesy of: Bridgette Cullipher
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After such a long and brutally cold winter, many students were ecstatic when spring finally
re-introduced itself. The grass turned green, the trees came back to life, and ECU students
took their shoes off. Yes, you heard correctly. With the arrival of spring, it was time for
ECU to hold itTs biggest event on campus, Barefoot on the Mall.
On April 24th from 2:00-8:00pm, students were able to take a break from classes
and learn about the various campus organizations while snacking on free food and enjoying
free, live entertainment. This year, A Great Big World was the featured artist performing on
the MallTs main stage with the opening acts Nappy Roots, A Days in May, and the Spring
Fest Battle of the Bands winners.
During Barefoot, student organizations promoted themselves by setting up tables
and giving students an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and even sign up if they were
interested in receiving emails about the organization as well as upcoming meetings. Sarah
Lane, a sophomote, signed up for Club Swimming at one of the tables. I was on my
high schoolTs swim team, so I signed up for club swimming so I can start my hobby up
again.� Lane also signed up for Club Wrestling just because.� Lane thinks that having
organizations set up tables is a great way for students to get involved.
With such an amazing group of artists performing this year at Barefoot, it is no
surprise that the stage was crowded with many adoring fans cheering and shouting for each
artist that came up to perform. Phil Redmond, a freshman, was one of the first people to
pick his spot when the performances began, Nappy Roots is great and everyone knows
Say Something� by A Great Big World, so ITm actually pretty excited for this...�
As Barefoot came to an end, students started to bring out their blankets and chairs
to sit out on the mall to watch a throwback� movie Space Jam. Britney Oates, a senior,
stated that it was nice to relax after all that was going on at Barefoot and be able to watch
one of her old favorite movies, Space Jam. With Barefoot returning for the 34th year, it
seems that it was another successful yeat.
Article By: Ellen Lee
Photography By: Bittani Halbert and Amber Heere-MacLeod
1. ECU students find the perfect spot to watch the bands perform during Barefoot on the
Mall.
2. David Broome, Sean Jenkins, Gordon Franchise, and Tray Shawn Stepney play spike ball
at Barefoot on the Mall. Spike ball is a combination of volley ball and four square, itTs a lot
of fun!� " Tray
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obstacle course. Both dove head first to make it to the finish line, laughing as they landed
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A Transition from Downtown to Uptown
In the last decade, the downtown area surrounding East Fifth Street has drastically
transformed into a cultural hub with alot of potential. From festivals to more permanent
attractions like restaurants, it has become a draw for families and students alike. One
of the many hotspots is the Scullery, an urban café with homemade ice cream and
chalk-paint tables. The unique atmosphere is unmatched in its ability to accommodate
customets of all ages. Kenny Quinlan, junior, has worked at the Scullery for almost
a year and has greatly benefited from the networking associated with working at
Scullery. Aspiring to be a doctor, Quinlan has thoroughly enjoyed conversing with
the many doctors and nurses that stop in while traveling to and from the hospital.
Besides serving a diverse group of customers, Scullery is also known for its unique
menu. Quinlan states, Football players, swimmers, and CrossFit athletes like myself
are not uncommon [customers] either because our menu consists of all healthy and
locally produced food making it easy for them to stick to strict diets and nutritional
requirements.�
Heading up many of the new renovations in Downtown Greenville is Uptown
Greenville,� a non-profit organization whose primary goal is to revitalize the area.
Pirate fest is one of the many annual festivals held by the organization. Carly James,
senior and intern for Uptown Greenville, was very pleased with Pirate fest and the
utilization of the amphitheater. James states, Pirate Fest is important because it gives
people a chance to get into the Uptown area, which is always a positive thing bringing
activity to the local businesses.� Visionary students like James and Quinlan are a critical
component in this transitory time for Greenville. Without their dedication and passion
for Greenville, downtown would not have the refreshed appeal that it does.
Article By: Ryan Carter-Stanley
Photography By: Brittani Halbert
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East Carolina University is home to more than 30
Greek letter fraternities and sororities. More than 1600
undergraduate students are involved in the various
organizations, each of them upholding the four Greek
pillars of friendship, leadership, philanthropy, and :
scholarship. Each chapter is active both on campus o :
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fundraising for vatious non-profit and charity groups. " :
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for their philanthropy.
2. For their Annual Shamrock Pasta Dinner, Anna Phillips and Victoria Ea-
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3. Pref Night, Danielle Joyner and Ali Capti pose in front of the Kappa
Delta house.
4. Sophomores Mary Catherine Dodge and Casey Johnson pose with a
brother of Kappa Alpha at KATs Wing Fling fundraiser dinner.
5. The Phi Mu, Lambda Iota Spring 2014 pledge class poses for a group
picture on bid day.
6. Sophmore Casey Johnson and freshmen Samantha Hamman and Joy
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lanthropy event.
2. Stephanie Blatz, Asheley Harris, Chelsea Del Valle, Maggie Pender-
orass, Savannah Wright, AJ Bouford, Brooke Passmore, Lindsey Hoff-
man, Gina Intagliata, Kelly Triplett and Becca Culhane snag a picture
with their favorite pirate during a basketball game.
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2. Sophomore Summer Long and sisters pose for a group
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enthusiastic, active, and dedicated students. Both inside
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range of interests and fields. From volunteer work to
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Forever Pirates is a relatively new, current student based branch
of the Alumni Association. Aimed at providing students with
opportunities to network with alumni, promote Pirate pride, and
ensure that classic Pirate traditions are upheld, the group hosts
special events, activities, and giveaways throughout the year. One
of their most popular events is the Beat T-Shirt giveaway betore
key rival games. Students involved with Forever Pirates also work
to become Tradition Keepers,� striving to complete thirty of the
more than forty-plus traditions listed on the website. Students who
successfully achieve the title of Tradition Keepers� are honored
with a special medallion to wear at graduation.
Traditions: Sign Your Class Banner, Visit the Clock Tower at
Midnight, Submit a Pirate Rant, Participate in Paint It Purple
Fridays, Attend a Campus Lecture, Attend Orientation, Study
at Joyner Library, Attend the Pirate Alumni Legacy Brunch,
Participate in King & Queen of the Halls, Attend Relay for
Life, Attend Get-A-Clue, Receive a Beat� T-Shirt, Support the
Arts, Attend Barefoot on the Mall, Dress Up for Halloween,
Sit in the Boneyard, Hear the Magnolia Belles Perform, Dress
Like a Pirate, Watch a Movie in Hendrix Theater, Participate
in the Polar Bear Plunge, Lose the Freshman 15,� Build a
Snowman on Campus, Tailgate, See a Step Show, Attend a Call
to Port Performance by the ECU Marching Pirates, Relax on
the Mall, Play Intramurals, Attend Pirate Palooza, Attend ECU
Stars, Join Minges Maniacs, Watch a Baseball Game from the
Jungle, Attend the Great Pirate Purple/Gold Pigskin Pig-Out
Party, Snap a Photo with PeeDee, Attend the Homecoming
Parade, Participate in Family Weekend, Attend a Native
American Pow Wow, Order Your Buccaneer Yearbook
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Photo Courtesy of Forever Pirates
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opportunity for any and all college students to come out once a
week and hang out, have fun, and learn more about Jesus. College
Life is focused on building an authentic and caring community,
) building relationships, and sharing the love of Jesus Christ.
They have a club meeting every week, but also get together at
other times for different social events. Picnics, tailgates, ultimate
frisbee, and weekly lunches at 360 in Mendenhall are just a few
of the many events that are put together to help build a strong
community and offer everyone the ability to see what we are all | |
about and participate in the fun. The goal of College Lite club
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to deaf culture on campus
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on campus for a few semesters, ECU
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community. Aimed at teaching others basic
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about deaf culture, the group hosts a
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academic school year to raise awateness
and fundraise. The group holds several
meetings throughout the semester,
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of deaf culture. Silent Pirate members
also participated in several awareness
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for India Republic Day. One of their most popular and widely
attended events of the year was the Holi Fest Celebration, which
included an informational session, traditional food, and color
throwing. This yearTs event was bigger than the previous years,
and the ISA hopes that it will continue to involve more students
with each passing celebration.
Article By: Sarah Burke
Photo By: Brittani Halbert
The ECU Ambassadors ate a vibrant, passionate group
of students who shatea love for East Carolina University
and a desire to serve the past, present, and future of
Pirate Nation� through volunteer work. Throughout
the year, Ambassadors assist with various events on-
campus, and host some of theit own. One of the most
popular is the Special Populations Prom, an annual
event that focuses on providing special populations
of the Greenville-Pitt County area an opportunity to
attend prom. The 2013-14 academic year also marked
the ambassadorsT first field day, which was attended
by the Boys & Girls Club of Greenville. With each
passing year, the organization gains popularity, and
current members hope to continue making a positive
impact on the Greenville and ECU community.
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The School of Music at East Carolina University is a place
for about 300 people to learn about what music does for
the audience. Students have to compose and/or practice
musical pieces and perform them each semester for a panel
of judges through juries. Although juries are a source of
panic and performance anxiety for many, the hard work
that results from preparing for them pays off. Students of
the School of Music have participated in internships and
summer programs all around the world, job shadowed or
have had the opportunity to teach grade level students
and participate in commercials by submitting music to a
company in High Point. Some chamber groups have even
traveled to Europe to perform.
Megan Daniel began her first year at East Carolina
University with the mindset of becoming a triple threat,�
which is a singer, an actor, and a dancer. Megan is majoring
in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Music Theatte.
She enjoys singing everywhere she goes, especially on
stage. Megan started signing at a very young age when she
learned who Britney Spears was. She joined chorus and was
asked to perform in the production of Cinderella in a high
school. After blowing the audience away, she became mote
interested in stage productions. Before long, Megan decided
to audition for the Pre-Accepted program at East Carolina
University and was accepted. Other students applied as
intended� and will audition at the end of the spring
semester. Megan trained for performance careers in her
first year of college and will eventually receive a bachelorTs
degree of fine arts, which will allow her to choose from a
number of future careers such as working at UPTAs as an
understudy or actor, or touring, and the one that tops her
list: a performer. Even though a Musical Theatre major is
incredibly demanding and stressful, I canTt imagine doing
anything else,� said Megan.
Like Megan, the level of dedication and passion for
music possessed by the students of the School of Music can
only be described as inspiring. Nia Franklin is in her third
year and is concentrating in Music Composition. Each week,
Nia has to compose her own music and be critiqued so that
she may improve on her work. As a sophomore, Nia went
to see a Broadway version of Shrek and was introduced to
the work from behind the scenes. She felt compelled that
this was her calling and hopes to one day write music for
films. However, like her other music-studying peers, Nia has
experienced a few juries already and explained how they are
not assignments anyone can cram for"it is a gradual process
of practicing every day to prepare for the judgment. Being
a music major is harder than everyone thinks,� said Nia.
We donTt just sing all day"we do work.� Nia has received
Avs for all of her juries thus far.
Beginning her final undergraduate year, Jackie
Traish is an Honors College student concentrating in Music
Performance (for the flute) with a double major in Science
Education. A musical prodigy and a superstar in the
sciences, Jackie takes over 18 credit hours each semester and
still manages to maintain a 4.0 G.P.A. This past summer,
Jackie was chosen to attend the ARIA International Summer
Academy in Massachusetts, Project TrioTs The Camp in New
York, and master classes with Jim Walker in Los Angeles.
She has taken music theory, aural skills classes, and music
history classes as well as met with her professors weekly to
receive criticism on the pieces she has been working on.
Not only has Jackie experienced juries, but she has
also been through an upper division evaluation known as a
barrier. Jackie is looking forward to her recital at the end
of her senior year. This rewarding performance is required
before graduating, and she will be able to invite friends and
family to see her showcase of all of the different pieces she
has worked on. JackieTs passion for music began long before
she attended ECU. She first knew in sixth grade that she
wanted to play flute for other peopleTs enjoyment. Music
has a power to influence emotions and make you happy,
or make you cry,� said Jackie. ThatTs something I think is
amazing with these sounds that we put together.�
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a wide range of careers. Majoring in Business
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not to mention government and other officer
positions and business applications in other
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Concentrating on Management and
Information Systems (MIS), DavidThomasplans
to become a head of Information Technology
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his second year at East Carolina University. He
decided he wanted to begin studying Business
while he was in high school because he loves
working with computers and dealing with
businesses. When I first learned about MIS, I
knew it was the path I wanted to take because
it involves everything I was interested in during
my high school years,� explained David. In the
future, David hopes to find a job with Cisco.
Clair Tuttle is a first year student who
is also concentrating in Management and
Information Systems, but with a minor in
Technology. She has always been good with
computers and presentations, but she decided
she wanted to work with management and
technology last summer when she attended a
math and science program. SEventually, Clair
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software company. ITm going straight to the
top!� Clair exclaimed. You can quote me on
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internships with companies in Charlotte during
the next year.
Business students have many
opportunities and internships at their fingertips.
Luckily for Business students, many businesses
are willing to hire East Carolina University
graduates and eagerly do so.
Article By: Natalie Raspino
Photos By: Amber Heere-MacLeod
I. Junior Will Gann and his group members present their business project. Our presentation was about online
sales.� (Group members: Kathryn Franks, Elani Batts, Lauren Morgan, & Steven Branch).
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Students battle procrastination
Procrastination, procrastination, procrastination. At some
point, we all do it, and at some point, we all suffer from its
consequences. Realistically, with school just gearing back
into full swing, we all are having to wake up and smell the
textbooks again! Unluckily, procrastination has no age
limit. In fact, no matter the age, gender, race, or nationality,
there comes a point and time that we all feel the popular
sensation of laziness, and it attacks our bodies rapidly!
Have you ever gotten the feeling when you know
you need to do your schoolwork, but there are so many
lustful distractions on every corner? When talking to East
Carolina University sophomore Biology major Jenette
Arreola, she certainly knew the emotion. When asked
what usually causes procrastination, she teplied, my
boyfriend, social networks, and when I go home for the
weekends, my friends.� Most of the time, these are the
central weaknesses of a college studentTs procrastination.
Although there is nothing wrong with wanting to be
informed, it is important to learn skills of prioritizing in
ofder to conquer the evil plague of procrastination.
It 1s possible to procrastinate so much that it can
eventually begin to affect oneTs school work. Brittany
Coleman, a sophomore and Business Management _
major, personally knows the toll that procrastination "
can take on oneTs stress level and grades. When asked _
how procrastination has affected her academically, she
responded, ...by causing me to rush assignments and
not comple them to their full potential.� She recalled a
significant moment during her freshman year in which she : _
let procrastination get the better of her. One example i is
with my accounting class,� said Brittany. At first 1 studied 7
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a few days ahead of time and read as well and would get
ATs on my tests. However, one week I slacked on reading
and thought I could just catch up two days before and
then study after. (I had neglected two chapters worth of
important information I didnTt even understand in class.)
Needless to say, that was a horrible idea, and I completely
failed that test.� Unfortunately, sometimes we do not
tealize the negative outcomes of procrastination until it is
too late.
For freshmen who are just gaining insight into
a new world of responsibility and deadlines, dealing
with college life, social life, and possibly a work life are
made even more difficult to handle when battling a
studentTs biggest fear and flaw: procrastination! When
asked how she would advise freshmen who are entering
into college to deal with procrastination, JenetteTs final
words of wisdom were, DONTT DO IT! Always try
to complete your assignments first and then enjoy the
test of the day! If you do procrastinate, and you're like
me and mustnTt see anything lower than ATs (and a B or
2) on your transcript, you'll probably experience many
sleepless nights as I did... and man, they were awful! My
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which to choose a field of interest, and the Thomas
Harriot College of Arts & Sciences happens to be the
biggest division on ECUTs campus. This particular
school houses subjects ranging from Mathematics to
Geology to Philosophy, among many others.
In the History Department, senior History
major Dillon Hamill shared that it took him a couple
of major changes before he finally decided on his
passion. I had two majors before this one, and I
enjoy History,� said Dillon. The professors are
nice, class sizes ate small with one-on-one time,
and itTs a generally comfortable environment.�
Although History was not his first major, Dillon is
now confident in his choice of studies.
Senior double Anthropology major Carrie Bunims
has an unquenchable curiosity when it comes to
studying culture. I have always been fascinated
with different cultures, traditions, and how they
manage to sustain themselves in a technology driven
world,� said Carrie. The Anthropology Department
also brought one of the worldTs most infamous
ptimatologists to ECUTs campus: Jane Goodall.
GoodallTs lecture was a completely sold-out event
A College for the Creative and the Curious
that inspired those who attended her talk.
Sophomore Philosophy major Brooke
Sweeney isa second year pirate with a desire to debate.
When asked what she liked best about Philosophy,
she announced, Arguing. Hands down. I always
love to argue, and I really fell in love with Philosophy
when I took Logic 1500... it has made me quite
fierce when we ate talking about a controversial or
debatable topic,� said Brooke. Brooke sets the tone
for thought-provoking conversation whenever she
is in the room.
Diving deeper into her studies than most,
second year graduate Maritime Studies major
Kate Clothier goes to great depths to further her
understanding of Maritime History. When asked for
special events of what makes the study of seaside�
special, she pointed out the Maritime Studies
Association. This is where social gatherings and
lectures are held. ItTs a good way to get your ~feet
wetT and know what it is all about,T said Kate. In
addition, they also sponsor a River Float in the Tar
River. ItTs a way to get to know classmates before
the semester starts,� explained Kate.
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The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences also offers degrees in the scientific and mathematic fields.
Robert Glover recently obtained his undergraduate degree from ECU and is now getting his Masters of Science in
Mathematics. Glover has an unmatched passion for math. When questioned about his favorite part of studying
mathematics, he replied that the biggest reason he loves what is studying is because itTs challenging. A need for
challenge is what motivates Robert to continue pursuing a subject with which many admittedly struggle.
While walking throughout campus, senior Economics major Samantha Burke explained that she had to take a few
courses at ECU befote realizing what she truly enjoyed. I started out as a Biology major, and then I changed my
mind and major"I took Math 1065, and 1 realized I liked accounting and finance,� said Samantha. Samantha
also tutors Economics at the Pirate Tutoring Center.
Sophomore Psychology major Elainie Cass began at ECU as a biology major, but she eventually discovered that
it was human behavior that intrigued her. I chose Psychology because I have always liked to learn about the
human behavior and why we act the way that we do. I hope to be able to learn more about the effects of nature
versus nurture on our behavior and to be able to assist in studies that focus on these issues,� said Elainie. My
advice for anybody, no matter what their major is, is to be happy with what you ate doing. There will be classes
that you donTt like and things that you find hard but donTt let that stop you. There is, and always will be, more
information for you to learn. One of my favorite quotes is one that says ~Wisdom is the lifelong love of learning,T
and I cannot agtee more.�
Double Biochemistry and Chemistry major and junior EC Scholar Ryan Baucom loves studying
Chemistry because it has significant real-world applications. T like the fact that I can apply my knowledge of
chemistry to many real world problems,� said Ryan. Most of the chemistry that we learn as undergraduates
is very intertwined with other subjects. I also enjoy working through chemistry problems much more than
memorizing information like many of the other majors.� Ryan has managed to maintain his 4.0 GPA despite
taking rigorous courses in Analytical and Organic Chemistry.
The Physics Department is currently conducting research in biomedical, solar, radiological, and theoretical
and computational physics, among other physics fields. The department replaced its old Van de Graaf accelerator
with a new 2-million-volt tandem Pelletron accelerator from National Electrostatics Corporation in 2011, which
has allowed for more effective and significant use of laboratory time.
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offer seventeen undergraduate degree programs, twenty-two graduate degree programs, six
programs for advanced certification, and the EdD program in educational leadership. The
College of Education has departments in educational leadership, elementary education and
middle grades education, higher adult and counselor education, information and library sciences,
literary studies, English education, history education, mathematics, science, instructional
technology education, special education, and foundations of research. The diverse number
of programs facilitated by the College of Education ensure that students interested in teaching
will be given all the opportunities they deserve.
Amy Taylor, a freshman elementary education major, affirms, The College of
Education puts a lot of emphasis on making sure students are going to become educators
who care about their students and have a passion for what they do. I think that it's important
for those going into the teaching field to have a passion for what they do.� This is displayed
sn the COETs mission statement where they declare that the main goal of ECUTs COE is the
preparation of professional educators and allied practitioners, including professionals in
business information systems, counseling, electronic media, and librarianship�. The College
of EducationTs mission statement emphasizes professional growth, scholarship, and service.
The College of Education provides many opportunities for its students to excel, partially by
awarding numerous scholarships. The College of Education offers more than $200,000 which
range from $250 to $7,000 a year, and students are allowed to apply for as many scholarships
as they please.
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va College of Education Housing Community (EHC) in Umstead Residence Hall to ensure
experiential learning, individualized attention, bonding with students from other cultures and
backgrounds, and the completion of COAD 1000 with other education students.
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Many young adults come to East Carolina University to |
learn and perfect skills through the ECUTs incredible College
of Fine Arts. The schools of Art and Design, Music,
Communication, and Theatre and Dance have had many
successful performances, art displays, shows, and viewings |
every year.
The School of Art and Design (SOAD) provides
diverse art programs in design, photography, ceramics,
printing, education, and _ history. Daylight, a non-profit
organization dedicated to publishing art and photography,
has been working with SOAD for eleven years (and counting)
by showcasing studentsT work in Speight Auditorium. One
of the most notable moments for SOAD this year was
when senior Anna HillTs final art project was featured in
the Huffington Post, sparking intellectual discussion, praise, |
and controversy (featured left). The Photoshop project |
portrayed how easy it is to manipulate photographs in |
advertisements to create the ideal beauty.� |
During the 2013-2014 academic year, the School |
of Music presented over 70 events, ranging from singing
to instrumental concerts. Students can learn about specific
instrumental or vocal performances, music education and |
studies, and theory-composition. Many students in the
School of Music attend summer camps, workshops, and | |
seminars to help improve their skills. The school received
international recognition this year when ECUTs Chamber
Singers, representing the United States, claimed 2nd place
overall in the 45th Tolosa Competition in Spain. In addition,
the newly formed flute quartet Stranded Silver held its first
concert in January. The innovative quartet is composed
of four students from ECUTs School of Music: Benjamin
Sledge, Jackie Traish, Willie Santiago, and Mary Gheen.
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chances to pursue their passions
Noteworthy events in the School of Communication this year
included a visit from WNCT and Pirate Radio Sports Director
Brian Bailey, the addition of a state-of-the-art Multimedia
Newstoom, and a chance to hear from former NY Times
managing editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gene Roberts.
Numerous students from the school are already connecting their
studies with real world experience. Jessica Jewell, an EC Scholar
and third year communication major, is already the anchor
and reporter for three PEG Media government public access
channels: Town of Clayton TV, Garner TV, and East Wake TV.
She also spent the past summer as an intern with NBC News
Channel in Charlotte and WNCT in Raleigh. She attributes
much of her success thus far to the wonderful education she has
received with the School of Communication. I am so fortunate
to be student in the School of Communication at ECU,� says
Jessica. We have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that
enable us to get hands-on experience with whatTs being used
in the professional world. The professors and faculty ate so
genuinely invested in the success of each of their students. I feel
confident that when I leave ECU, I will be well-prepared and a
competitive candidate in the job market because of my time at
the School of Communication.�
1. Reporter: Junior Jessica Jewel hosts a video about the history of ECU sports.
2. Two dancers perform in People You May Know� during the 2014 Dance Showcase.
Another interesting play put on this year was Return to
the Forbidden Planet, a hilarious Sci-Fi Shakespeare production
starring LandonSummers (Prospero), Erica Heer (Ariel), Amanda
Higgins (Gloria), Amy Douglass (Navigational Officer), Amber
Sweet (Miranda), Robert DiDomenico (Captain Tempest), Josh
Williams (Communications Officer), Joseph Veale (Cookie),
Adam Griffin (Bosun), and Jaimar Brown, Daniel Gonzalez,
Matthew Johnson, Kelly Wright, Lexie Wolfe, and Josy Christian
as The Crew of Scientific Survey Flight 9.
One of the most important shows the students in the
School of Theatre and Dance look forward to each year is the
Dance 2014 showcase. The Dance 2014 showcase includes
jazz, tap, modern, and ballet dances by ECU students. Nicole
Gemmell, a second-year dance major, participated in the tap
dance portion of the fall main stage Dance 2014. Nicole has
been dancing since she was 10 years old and began competitive
dancing three years later. She believes she has really improved
at East Carolina University because of the guidance of Clarine
Powell and Dirk Lumbard. I was so honored to be given the
opportunity to perform in Dance 2014,� Nicole exclaimed. To
be part of the magic onstage is a big deal.�
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Maidah Atta, a third year Mathematics MaidahTs inspiration to
student, has been busy helping help others comes from her Islamic
fellow students and the Greenville religion. By helping other people,
community since she first arrived I am following the practices of my
at ECU. A high-achieving Honors _ religion,� says Maidah.
College student on track to graduate Her tole models are her mother,
in May of 2014, Maidah has proved father, and older sister, and she
to be a prominent student and __ strives to make her two younger
humble citizen through her active sisters proud of her in the hopes
volunteerism and participation in that they will look up to her.
extracurricular activities. When asked why she chose
She has dutifully served as East Carolina University, Maidah
Vice President of ECUTs Habitat responded, I was accepted into the
for Humanity and as Treasurer Honors College program, and I have
Ae of the American Medical Student heard about the great opportunities
~4 Association (AMSA) for two yeats, for pre-medical students. I chose
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Ambassadors duties. In her spate wanted to study it on a deeper level.�
time, Maidah spends countless hours Maidah Atta is a truly dedicated and
helping others by tutoring Chemistry inspirational person whom East
and College Algebra at the Pirate Carolina is proud to soon call alumni.
Tutoring Center and by volunteering There is no doubt that she will carry
at local hospitals and clinics. her leadership traits wherever she
gzoes to strengthen her community.
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Senior Ryan Duggar reflects on his final semesters as
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Enjoying his final semesters at Hast
Carolina University, Ryan Dugger is
reflecting on his four amazing years at
the great university in Greenville and the
amazing memories he has made. Ryan
majored in Geographic Information
Science and Technologies, and he hopes
to pursue a career in the Department
of Defense. After his final semester of
college, Ryan plans to either intern with
Army Corps of Engineers, the North
Carolina Department of Transportation,
ot move to Boston to find employment.
He hopes to be employed before he
enters graduate school to continue his
education and training.
In 2010, Ryan moved into
Clement Hall for his first year of college.
East Carolina University has changed in
many ways since that day. The Croatan was
rebuilt for the students in RyanTs spring
semester of his freshmen year. When he
went to the library to study, he had to
settle for Java City before Starbucks took
ovet downstairs in Joyner. The pirate
cave, the writing center, and more study
rooms were added to Joyner throughout
the years Ryan has been attending school
here. The furniture in the living facilities
has also been upgraded, as well as the
meal plans. Ryan wishes he would have
lived in a dorm another year because it
is much more convenient, less expensive,
and the dining hall actually has great
food...not to mention the unlimited
amount of hot water he could use!
Ryan has gotten involved in many
student organizations and activities since
his arrival at ECU. His first year, Ryan
was in ROTC, along with the Student
Activities Board (SAB) through part of
his second year. In SAB, he was part of
the Marketing and Promotions Board
where he helped plan homecoming and
the giveaways at Barefoot on the Mall,
along with promoting other events. Ryan
spent at least eight hours each week
working the leadership at the Student
Catholic Newman Center where he
planned retreats, cookouts, tailgates, and
dinners. When he had time, he would be
playing intramural sports and studying
for the Geography club.
What advice did Ryan have for
freshmen? DonTt overwhelm yourself
with classes,� advised Ryan. ItTs okay to
stay in college an extra semester than you
had planned.� Ryan also wished to tell
freshmen to always go to class and that
if they are bored, it is their fault because
there are so many things to do on and
off campus. Halloween and Barefoot
on the Mall are two of RyanTs favorite
annual events.
When asked what he would
change about his time at ECU, Ryan
proclaims that he wished he did not
take so many hours his freshmen and
sophomore yeat. If Ryan could relive
one thing he has experienced at East
Carolina University, it would be his
first football game in which the Pirates
won against Hail Mary, followed by the
next game against North Carolina State
University where the Pirates won by an
interception in the end zone.
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Fitness.
Without Fatigue
Students in the College of Health & Human
Performance work to provide better
lifestyles for everyone
It has always been said that in order to be healthy and live
a longer life, one must work out, eat reasonable portions,
and stay active. In the College of Health and Human
Performance, it is essential to have a passion for the wellbeing
and maintenance of the physical body. Programs included
in this school range from Physical Education to Athletic
Training to Environmental Health. The departments of
the college consist of Kinesiology, Health Education and
Promotion, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Aerospace
Studies, and Military Science.
Kinesiology focuses on movement and the human
body. Sophomore Exercise Physiology major Nicole
Cort studies Kinesiology because it will prepare her for
her professional future. I chose to become an exercise
physiology major because it is a great starting point for
physical therapy school and because of my passion for
physical fitness.� Cort is also the president of the Pre-
Physical Therapy Club. I highly recommend any interested
students join us on Orgsync because it is a great way to
explore the field of physical therapy,� said Cort.
Freshman Health Fitness Specialist major
Greg Kohlenhoeferg has big dreams to match his equally
ereat, cating heart. I have a dream and vision of owning
my own State of the Art� gym,� said Greg. Whether or
not Greg sees this dream fulfilled, he is set on working at a
gym to help his clients live healthy lifestyles.
In the Department of Recreation and Leisure
Studies, two undergraduate degrees are offered with four
possible concentrations. Senior Recreation and Park
Management major Victoria Hamms had originally chosen
to go into a different path with her major. I was originally
a Communications major,T said Victoria, and I quickly
realized that wasnTt the major for me. I did some research
and found recreation & park management. I went and talked
to an advisor, and they helped convince me that RPM was
for me. I chose the concentration commercial recreation &
tourism because it is a career I will always enjoy, and I love
traveling and having a great time. I wanted to do something
that would encourage other people to see the world and
help them enjoy their lives.�
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The College of Human Ecology
Students in the College of Human Ecology like to express themselves artistically,
and have a desire to serve the community. The College of Human Ecology is
comprised of students and faculty that want to work with or for others. Child De-
velopment and Family Relations, Criminal Justice, Hospitality Leadership, Interior
Design and Merchandising, Nutritional Science, and Social Work are the acad-
emies that students are involved in. The Child Development and Family Relations,
Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Nuttition Science majors ate more involved in
helping people who are in need, while Hospitality Leadership and Interior Design
and Merchandising are more focused on pleasing the clients.
Emily Pearce, a freshman in the College of Human Ecology, has always
wanted to find a way to express herself artistically. Emily enrolled at East Carolina
University as an Interior Design and Merchandising major and took classes involv-
ing sketching, rendering, and creating models of buildings or rooms. However,
Emily has learned that she wants to change her major to Hospitality Leadership
for multiple reasons. In todayTs economy, it will be harder to find customers asking
for someone to design their home or retail building. Emily also wants to be more
creative with her work. Interior Designers have to design everything in the clientTs
best interest, so Emily wants to have another job (like a cake decorator) so that she
may express her artistic skills better. Interior design is very client-based and itTs all
about making them happy no matter what... I donTt like to make others happy,� she
jokes. The College of Human Ecology has a national honor society called Kappa
Omicron Nu, and East Carolina UniversityTs chapter is known as Nu Iota. Kappa
Omicron Nu prepares students for their future in Human Ecology with leadership
opportunities, scholarships, and requiring a certain number of houts along with a
GPA floor of 3.5.
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Exploring the World and its Inhabitants
East Carolina University gives its students a great
Opportunity and option to travel the world with
the school. Studying abroad may not only affect a
studentTs educational career by gaining experience
and credit hours, but most will find their lives
completley changed by the experience.
Junior Biomedical Engineering major
Luis Navarro is a foreign exchange student from
Mexico who is studying at ECU for the year. Luis
explained that there were not many differences
between his hometown in Mexico and Ametica,
but he admits that he has been learning a lot while
here. Well, it is my first semester here, but I have
learned a lot of how global the world is. It is ereat
to find people with your same interest and have
friends far away ftom home.� Luis loves country
music, bass fishing, and being with his friends
and family.
Junior Recreational Therapy major Allison
Whitaker participated in an internship in Argentina
last summer. Allison has been able to gain a lot
of knowledge from studying abroad, including
enhancing her Spanish vocabulary. By constantly
conversing in Spanish, it was nearly impossible to
not improve conversationally in Spanish,� explained
Allison. I also learned that American culture is
not the only way that people live. I already had a
sense of how other cultures can be different, but
Argentina really opened my eyes to the different
lifestyles that people lead.� Whitaker study abroad
experienced started while in high school, and she
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Allison loves Spanish, tock climbing, volleyball,
helping others, and experiencing new adventures,
Senior International Business and Risk
Management & Insurance double major Alexis
Williams has studied in Japan twice and admits that
studying abroad has been a passion since middle
school! Alexis spent a year in Japan during one her
trips, and she has also been to South Korea and Mt.
Fuji. During my long 2 month spring break, me
and a couple of friends went over to South Koreas,�
started Alexis. I also had a couple adventures near
Mt. Fuji, including watching my food move around
on its plate as I looked out on the beach it came
from, and watching Mt. Fuji appear and disappear
from one of the tallest rollercoasters in the world,
screaming like a monkey the whole time.�
Sophomore Business major Christopher
Bateman is a foreign exchange student from
Australia. Christopher first came to the state of
North Carolina in 2009, and he decided to come
back to the town of Greenville years later. ItTs a
completely different culture in East Carolina. On
Monday through Thursday, everyone knuckles
down and focuses on classes, but Thursday night
and through the weekend, Greenville transforms
into something out of a movie,� Christopher
explained. T have traveled to many different places
and countries around the world, but being at ECU
is an experience like no other, which is something
no one should take for granted.�
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activities, and a social life. With so much work to do and so little time, how
can a college student manage it all AND still end the year victoriously? As
taught in some classes, time management is an essential tool for students to
use in order to decrease feelings of being overwhelmed and consumed in
only one subject. Senior business management major and Hispanic studies
minor Mary Harrison knows what it is like to stay busy in activities and have
tons of classwork to complete. I take one exam at a time,� says Mary. I
try to give myself an adequate amount of time to review all of my notes,
class PowerPoints, and refer back to my textbooks, if I need to. I only listen
to music while studying and take study breaks every few hours or so by
doing something that I actually like to do"watching T'V, playing cards or
dice, solving a Sudoku or Kakuro problem or two, or hanging out with my
friends.T Mary is also the President of the Student Activities Board and a
member of the schoolTs WomenTs Rugby Team, so balancing final exams and
extracurriculars is essential.
Sophomore communications major and sport studies minor Morgan
Tilton has her very own special way of studying and can prove that her
technique truly works around finals time. Music is mainly the biggest thing
that keeps me clam. (Country music to be exact),� explains Morgan. My
best friend is very studious and I know that she will make sure I stay on task.
Also, my biggest strategy for actually studying is index cards.� Tilton is a
member of the Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, so she knows what it is like to
have a busy schedule and to stay ahead of her schoolwork. Finals week is
always a huge stressor for me. I usually talk to my mom on the phone a lot...
she always knows the right things to say.�
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Two former ECU students now teach at the university they graduated from
It takes an extreme amount of purple pride to not only
attend East Carolina as a student and to go on to ECUTs
Brody medical school, but to come back as a teacher. Dr.
Keith Sales and Prof. Natalie Smith have taken on this
commitment and gratifying obligation; they currently
setve as privileged educators for the medical school.
One does not gain the ambition to educate
overnight, these two individuals have come across the
factors that make ECU a great school, admired and loved
by many. All of East CarolinaTs students carry a sense
of pride and loyalty for their school and this feeling 1s
a part not only of SalesT and SmithTs education but also
their careers. Along their personal journeys, all pirates
find an experience at ECU that they will treasure for
the rest of their lives. Sales found this priceless memory
when ECU beat West Virginia and the students rushed
the field; he went on to talk about how the feelings he
experienced that day stayed with him and made him
want to come back for his career as a teacher. Smith
built the rest of her life from the experiences she had
while at ECU; this is where she met her future husband
and gained the education and accreditation permits her
to teach emergency medicine.
All the things that appeal to an incoming ECU
undergraduate student also play a role in attracting
graduate students and teachers. Smith chose ECU as a
place to learn and work because her family history 1s
deeply ingrained in purple and gold tradition. SmithTs
six and a half years studying at ECU is attributed to, in
her words ECU loyalty runs in my family so everyone
kind of bleeds the purple and gold. My parents went to
school here. My little brother went to school here.� Even
if people donTt attend undergrad at ECU, the diverse
community and limitless options for volunteering of
interacting may attract graduate students or prospective
teachers, as it did for Dr. Sales.
In SmithTs eyes, every day working at ECU is
another day of achievement. She mentions how ECU
has a higher ranking PA studies program than Duke
University, who invented the program. Smith always
had an inherent interest in medicine�, brought about by
witnessing her motherTs bout with breast cancer. To her
medicine is like Forrest Gump, a box of chocolates,
you're never going to know what'll walk through the
door.� She sees her job at ECU as a rare opportunity
to teach and practice simultaneously. Her strongest
experience as a teacher is seeing her students grow; she
compates test days with Christmas, saying that she feels
accomplished every time she sees a student excelling
or advancing,
As shown by both Smith and Sales, the most
gratifying thing about teaching at ECU after already
having been a student pirate is the ability to relate to
your students, watch them grow and learn skills that will
make a difference in the world, and continue to take
part in ECUTs bold traditions.
Article & Photos By: Chris Hamby
Student to Teacher | 129 &
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College of Nursing students belong to one of the best programs in
the nation
Since 1959, the East Carolina College of Nursing
has progressively improved in many ways. Since
the founding of the nursing program, there are
nearly fifty times as many students and faculty.
All across the world, over 8,100 graduates from
the East Carolina University Nursing Program
are successfully employed. Not only has the
involvement expanded, but the surface area and
equipment used in the nursing program has also
been improved. In 2006, the college expanded
from the Rivers Building to also occupy the new
Health Sciences Building. There are now a total
of 18 classrooms, 165 faculty offices, 40 computer
work stations, and 8 Concepts Integration Labs,
which prepare students with open laboratory
experiences. Hospital beds, mannequins, medical
charts, simulators, vital sign monitors, and even
infant simulations and birthing mannequins are
used in the Concepts Integration Labs.
Brenda Morales, a third year student in the
nursing program, has always wanted to help people.
To me, nursing seemed like the most appropriate
profession,T Brenda says. When I was applying
for colleges, I found that ECU had one of the best
nursing programs in North Carolina.�
StudentsT concentrations in the nursing
program range from Clinical Nurse Specialist,
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal
Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner,
Nurse-Midwifery, Nurse Nursing
Education, and Nursing Leadership. Students
Anesthesia,
can also study abroad in Guatemala, Nicaragua,
Spain, Finland, Haiti, and Mexico through the
East Carolina University College of Nursing
Global Health Advisory Council. These learning
opportunities are great resources for the students
to take advantage of to further their research
and practice.
Article By: Natalie Raspino
Photo By: Amber Heere-MacLeod
1. Junior Kushbu Shah practices medicine
administration and injections.
2. A group of nursing majors gather around a
practice dummy during one of their labs. Pictured:
Gabrielle Walker, Brittany Bowden, Katherine
Robbs, Caitlyn Arge, Isaiah Dunnaville, Brittany
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The College of Technology and Computer Science is an
evet-growing department with boundless opportunities. The College
consists of four different subdivisions: Computer Science, Construction
Management, Engineering, and Technology Systems. The most
distinguished event to have occurred in the department this year was the
outstanding accomplishments of the ECU Robotics Team. In February,
ECUTs Robotics Team placed third at Association of Technology,
Management and Applied EngineeringTs (ATMAB), a national robotics
competition in New Orleans. The robot was designed to pick up and
sort colored pink pong balls, each worth differing amounts of points in
the competition, in just five minutes.
Senior Courtney Carter, a Construction Management major, is a
vety involved individual within her major who stays on top� of events
that go on in the Construction world. She is currently the co-chairman
for the East Carolina Construction Association. This spring we will
be holding our 16th annual Golf Tournament which helps raise money
for the clubs to be active during the school year,T said Courtney.
Senior Devin Bargeris an Informationand Computer Technology
major who had not originally chosen the path that he is now on. I
initially chose to be an accounting major when I got to ECU. However,
I found out pretty quickly that accounting was absolutely what I did
not want to do for the rest of my life,� said Devin. Devin feels that his
major can really take him far in life, especially with plenty of skill. The
demand for college students with a firm grasp of the technologies that
companies use and want to use in the future is huge,� he remarked.
The College of Technology and Computer Science gained a new faculty
member: Dr. Mark Hills, a professor from Illinois. The new professor is
one of many who will keep the College a strong and competitive program
for all pirates involved.
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Photography By: Victoria Savant
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Students at East Carolina University quickly discover different
ways to keep their grades high, such as study methods and group
review sessions. However, everyone studies differently. Kiana
Peters, a freshman hospitality major, looks over her notes while
Michael House, another freshman who is a business major, makes
study guides with his notes. Michael also chooses to sit next to
smart-looking� girls in some of his classes, hoping that they will
help him out after class.
Kiana likes to make colored flashcards to help her te-
member her notes. (The blue flashcards are her favorite.) I meet
with my professors periodically,� explains Michael. I just talk to
them and ask any questions I have.� Kiana is currently devoting
her study time to a legal business class while Michael has focused
ona law environment of business class, along with a few different
classes such as math, English, and biology.
Other students take note of where they go and what they
eat ot drink while they study. A lot of East Carolina University
students go to Joyner library and snack on Starbucks treats or cof-
fee all night while listening to music through their headphones.
Others like to stay in their dorms or homes and blast music, while
taking study breaks by watching TV or going for a walk. A few
alternate study methods include rewriting notes in your own words
to make it easier to understand and remember, asking a friend to
quiz you, or reading through the textbook and taking more notes.
Article By: Natalie Raspino
Photo By: Amber Heere-MacLeod
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Improving their Services, Incorporating Technology
East Carolina University is a prestigious school that seeks
to assist its students in any way possible, whether physi-
cally or mentally. ECU provides dining halls with nutti-
tious food to eat, student centers with interactive activities
to engage in (Mendenhall), and even a recreational center
to stay physically fit. Academically, ECU also provides for
students who seek extra help in their classes through the
Pirate Tutoring Center, University Writing Center, and
Math Cave.
Senior Hispanic Studies major Dalton Perkinson
is the President of the Pirate Tutoring Center (PTC) lo-
cated in the Old Cafeteria Complex. Perkinson tutors
Math and is the go-to person for knowledge regarding
the PTC. The largest advancements at the center to
date are the technology we have incorporated in tutoring,�
explains Dalton.
We have touchscreen laptops and iPads we use
to record video tutorials. Aside from the technology, the
increase in our tutoring volume alone is impressive. We
are approaching 400 tutors and our statistics have yet to
plateau.� Dalton has only been here since 2012, but his
mark has already made a difference on campus through
the PTC and his willingness to help others.
Senior Neuroscience major Christopher Knuck-
les works at the University Writing Center. The Writing
Center is a place where students can develop their writing
skills for any type of class, whether it is Geology, Religion,
English, or anything else! The University Writing Center
has been located on campus for 31 years, and it has con-
tinued to see progress in its success. We have a very nice,
new space on the first floor of Joyner Library. In this new
space we have many whiteboards, iMacs, MacBook Airs,
iPads, and a digital studio with large flat-screen moni-
tors to better serve all students,� remarks Christopher.
We have over thirty undergraduate and graduate con-
sultants available for face-to-face or online appointments
[through the Online Writing Lab]. We also have a kiosk at
Laupus Library on the medical campus and the First Year
Writing Studio in Bate 2020.� The Math Cave, located in
the lower ground floor of Joyner Library, helps students
who take Math 1065 (College Algebra) by providing extra
word problems, videos, and tactics for testing,
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Photo By: Amber Heere-MacLeod
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International Students 2013-2014
ECU is a melting pot for cultures from across the globe. 0.42% of ECUTs students are
actually international students coming from 58 other countries. It says quite a bit about
the universityTs academic regard when considering people from throughout the world
wish to attend school here. ~Taleb J. Mouslamani, a freshman international student,
heard about ECU from a college recruiter in Dubai. After having spent nearly a year
in Pirate Nation, Taleb says, ECU is a great place to develop yourself. Even though it
is easy to lose sight of your objective, it will teach you self-discipline and organization,
making yourself a better person through your educational experience.� ECUTs diversity
in interests may also be what attracts students from other countries; the numerous sports
teams, clubs, greek associations, and tecreational activities provide students with the
opportunity to find themselves while also bettering themselves through higher education.
Nikolai Haugstveit Warren, a senior mechanical engineering major, decided to
come to ECU because the engineering program is recently established and has already
developed a terrific reputation for providing additional attention to students. He also
admires the schoolTs strong belief in Southern hospitality and willingness to serve others.
The Office of International Affairs at East Carolina University provides
assistance to prospective international undergraduate students by collecting all required
application documents, making admissions decisions, evaluating foreign transcripts,
issuing immigration documents and sending out acceptance packages. With the help of
the OIA, students such as Taleb and Nikolai are able to enjoy all the wonderful cultural
experiences that make ECU a university of pride and diversity.
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Photo By: Amber Heere-MacLeod
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The Chamber Singers trip to Spain came out of the blue� when |
the director of the group, Dr. Andrew Crane, received a phone |
call from those who were organizing the event inviting ECUTs |
Chamber Singers to be a contestant. Until doing further research |
into the matter, Dr. Crane thought the whole thing to be a hoax! |
This was the first year that the Tolosa Choral Competition had |
a category for Chamber choirs. Organizers of the competition |
originally heard about ECUTs Chamber Singers through their |
previous performances on YouTube, so it was decided that
the ECU Chamber Singers would be given the opportunity to
represent the United States in the competition. |
The ~Tolosa Competition featured 16 choirs from 9 a
different countries: Germany, the Czech Republic, Spain, the | |
United States, Estonia, Finland, Indonesia, Russia, and Sweden. |
The Tolosa Choral Competition took place in the form of 70 |
different concerts throughout the Basque region of Northern |
Spain and lasted from October 19th to November 3rd. While on |
their trip, they stayed on the Atlantic Coast, visited San Sebastian, |
2nd overall in the 45th annual Tolosa Choral Competition. As a
result, they performed in the WinnerTs Concert with the other
winning choirs and attended the WinnetTs Gala.
A chamber choir can be defined as a group with between | |
20 and 36 singers. The ECU Chamber group has students that |
and touted the city of Madrid. The ECU Chamber Singers placed
range from freshmen to post-graduates, but all come together to
result in 36 mixed voices: 9 sopranos, 9 altos, 9 tenors, and 9 basses
mirroring the diversity of North Carolina,� according to Dr.
Crane. The Chamber Singers are a well-renowned group and have
won many awards including first place in the College/ University
division of the American Prize for Choral Performance. They
also have an extremely wide repertoire, ranging from renaissance
pieces to music written by modern composers, in a vatiety of
different styles and languages.
Article By: Christopher Hamby
Photo Courtesy of: John MacDonald
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ECU's faculty strives for excellence
True to the school motto of servire, to serve, the faculty at ECU
makes it their mission to serve the students of ECU in every way they
can and to provide them with as many opportunities as possible. Dr.
Todd Fraley, Associate Professor and Coordinator for Undergraduate
Studies as well as School of Communication and Honors College
Faculty Fellow, says, I truly enjoy being a faculty member at ECU.
Having the opportunity to meet new people every day and help them
realize their potential makes this job very rewarding, fulfilling, and
fun.� Fraley, renowned throughout teaching communities across the
nation, has received the University Centennial Award for Excellence
in Leadership, the First Year Advocate Award, and the Alumni Award
for Outstanding Teaching.
ECUTs faculty not only focuses on the betterment of students
but also the empowerment of fellow educators at ECU. In the new
Faculty Orientation Program, Chancellor Ballard stated to up-and-
coming educators, All of us at East Carolina are committed to your
success as an educator and a scholar.� To help ECUTs faculty teach
effectively in the college classroom and online, the Office of Faculty
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Professor, edited by Dr. MaryEllen Weimer, and its companion,
Online Classroom from Magna Publications.
It would only make sense that in order to create the best and
the brightest,T ECUTs faculty must also be the best and the brightest�
in their own aspect. Faculty members at ECU are very diverse and
all at the top of their respective fields of education. The students at
ECU come from 48 different states and 60 different foreign countries
for one purpose, to broaden their horizons with the advisement and
guiding hand of our well-trained, dedicated faculty.
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Photo By: Amber Heere-MacLeod
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Sandra Brooke Ross, Senior English Major, is an amazing individual.
Sandii was originally attracted to East Carolina University by its sense of
community. Although she came in as a freshman with a desire to enter the
medical field, after taking a few chemistry classes she decided to change
her pre-med path to a Hispanic Studies minor. Sandii was accepted into
the honors college as an EC Scholar, as well as the sororities Phi Kappa
Phi as a VP and Omicron Delta Kappa as a membet.
While juggling those responsibilities, Sandii found time in her schedule to
volunteer at food banks, hospitals, the Pirate Tutoring Center from her
freshmen to her junior year, and the Migrant Education Program through
Americore for the last two years. After graduation, she wishes to apply to
be an Americore member in Puerto Rico, which would be perfect because
Sandii also hopes to travel and study abroad for the next five years, and
hopefully go to graduate school. SandiiTs honors thesis was written about
Setha from Beloved and Scarlett OTHera from Gone with the Wind because
they both are repressed female characters. Although Sandii is excited to be
graduating because she will be finished with classwork, she has bittersweet
feelings about leaving her friends and knowing everyone is going in different
directions.
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Photography By: Victoria Savant
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Each pirate brings a unique and essential component to the diversity of ECUTs
campus. Working hard everyday, our proud pirates continue to strive for excel-
lence and scholarship. Ajay Ajmera, a Greenville native, is only eighteen and has
already achieved the status of senior� even though this is only in his second year
at ECU. Earning a GPA of 3.9, he has been placed among other scholars in Hon-
ors Ambassadors, Omicron Delta Kappa, HOSA, Phi Eta Sigma and the Golden
Key International Honor Society. His intelligence and skill extend outside of the
classroom, however. Ajmera is the President and founder of ECUTs Table Tennis
Club, a hobby he has grown up enjoying. Other hobbies include; cooking, read-
ing, writing, film making, listening/ playing music, and volunteering. His choice to
double major with a BS in Biology and a BA in Chemistry accurately reflects his
well-rounded nature. Aspiting to be a doctor one day, Ajmera states, I am pas-
sionate about helping people... I want to be able to improve peopleTs quality of
life on a regular basis.� Engaging in hands on research, Ajmera currently works
with Dr. Murashov conducting research on the epigenetic effects of a paternal
high-fat-diet and exercise on progeny metabolic phenotype.� As part of the EC
Scholars curriculum, Ajmera is also working with Dr. Gallien to evaluate Health
Coaching outcomes in Eastern NC.
As if his achievements were not enough, Ajmera also loves this university,
stating, I am a pirate because I bleed purple and gold and I am proud to be part
of such a supportive University focused on serving the community and bettering
the lives of others.� His passion for positive change has extended into the sur-
rounding community. A few of the locations where Ajmera has volunteered over
the past year include Vidant Medical Center, Sheppard Memorial Library, and the
Greenville Homeless Shelter. His leadership and compassion for others has earned
him a spot on ECUTs Servite Society, which recognizes students and faculty alike
that have served over 100 hours of volunteering in the past year. While Ajmera
will be dearly missed on campus next year, there are countless students continuing
the legacy of what it means to truly be a profound pirate.
Article By: Ryan Carter-Stanley
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Joyner Library is more than just a
place to check out books. Students come
to study, explore, make friends, and expand
their knowledge about any subject they wish.
According to the Joyner Library website, there
ate more than 1.9 million volumes, 2.1 million
pieces of microfilm, 400 databases, and 61,000
print and online serial subscriptions, all of
which ECU began collecting in the 1940s. This
yeat, the library is open at 10:00 am on Sunday,
which begins the weekly 24-hour operating
schedule until closing at 9:00 pm on Friday.
However, the operating hours were not always
this convenient. Students demanded this trial
~schedule for the 2013-2014 academic year, and
~this yeatTs SGA made it possible.
Students are busy throughout the day
and enjoy having a quiet space to work on
homework during the night. They are grateful
for the computers, whiteboards, study areas,
three floors of books, and the newly added
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Alexis DeBarber, a freshman pursuing a degree
in business, enjoys the peaceful spaces upstairs
to work. I like them because itTs quiet, and
there are less distractions,T Alexis reflected. She
feels she can accomplish more tasks when she
yes not listen to music, and she enjoys a cup
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New 24-hour operating schedule allows students to soend
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Shakeem agrees with Alexis that the Starbucks
in the library is very convenient and helpful
to stay awake. When asked how he studies for
his business administration and management
classes, Shakeem listed off his personal
methods. Drifiking coffee, the » self-study
rooms, and musié, Of �,�ourse!� he said. I like to
work in study groups, too.�
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study rooms to complete projects and to form
study groups for upeoming quizzes and tests.
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The Foreign Language program at ECU makes spectacular leaps and bounds evety
academic year. Advancements this year include the sponsorship of honors-level Spanish
classes, with a special educational opportunity to receive live supplemental instruction via
SabaMeeting from the ILISA language school in Costa Rica. Those involved are offered
supplemental conversation, cultural context, and tutoring. Along with the many advances
made by the Foreign Language Department, ECU also participates in numerous study
abroad experiences. This year, the department is offering a French program in Paris, France,
the chance to take courses at the Institute Catholique, a Spanish program to Lima Pert and
Cérdoba, Argentina, and a Spanish program in at the University of Granada in Spain.
The teaching staff for the Foreign Language Department is world-renowned. A
fine example of this fact is Professor Michael Schinasi, who was selected to receive a
Fulbright award to Spain in spring 2014 for his book proposal Performance and the Theater
Industry in Nineteenth Century Spain: the Teatro Espafiol and the Creation of a National
Theatet, The students involved with the Foreign Language program ate very enthusiastic
and see it as a great opportunity to learn. One student, Spencer Jackson, a sophomore
Biology and French major, remarked, We have quite a good program, every professor ITve
ever had has been very supportive, and I consider myself to be very fortunate.� Another
student, Victoria Eaton, a sophomore Political Science major and Spanish minor, said she
would rate the Spanish program 85 ona 1-10 scale because it is comprehensive, rigorous,
and stimulating,�
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ECU's Airforce ROTC makes a lasting impact
East Carolina University is known for hosting prestigious military programs aimed
at teaching young service women and men to fight for the rights of our country.
The ECU Air Force ROTC has been on ECUTS campus for almost 66 years and
has continued to make a difference since their initial founding. The ECU Air
Force ROTC has made such a profound difference amongst its cadets that even
former cadets of the university and alumni have come to share their stories of life
after ECU and their time in the airfore. Detachment 600 (ECU Air Force ROTC)
ate like brothers and sisters that eat together, work out together, and have fun
together as a group. In addition, ECU Air Force ROTC also supports its fellow
pirates in football by performing push-ups with the cheerleaders. The Air Force
ROTC has taught more than 1,000 deputies and continues to gain more and more
interested scholats each year.
Senior Carrissa Dobbin is a Sociology major who grew up within a
military family. My parents are both prior Navy and the military is just in my
blood,� Clarissa remarked. Cartissa enjoys being a member of Detachment 600.
We are hosting our first annual 5K Patriot run in April that is being planned by
the cadets,� said Carissa. Also, we ate hosting the North Carolina Patriot Games
this semester. We invited all the detachments in NC to come to ECU for a big day
of sports and competitive fun. Hopefully, the trophy stays in our hands!�
Article By: Alexis Abbott
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East Carolina University has two prestigious
military units on its campus, including the
Army and the Air Force. ECU Army ROTC
has been a part of the university since 1997,
and they continue to stay strong as a branch.
The ECU Army ROTC, also known as Pirate
Battalion, continues to produce some of the
best officers in the nation, instilling strong
ethical values in all members. Currently, there
are more than 100 active cadets on campus.
They not only perform service within
their section, but the students also serve and
support ECU at home football games. At every
home game, it is the Army ROTC that fires the
cannonball for each Pirate touchdown, adding
to the hype and school spirit that is a signature
matk of ECU football. The Army ROTC is
reminiscent of a close family who share the
same goal: to help others in need.
ECU Army ROTC is a shining example of ECU's motto:
servire (to serve)
Since his senior yeat of high school,
junior Charles Allen, a criminal justice major,
has absolutely known that he wanted to be
a member of the Army ROTC program.
I visited other ROTC programs before |
decided on ECUTs,� describes Charles. What
set this program apart from the rest is a more
challenging, realistic training environment anda
practical approach to the way we develop from
cadets to future officers.� Charles is passionate
about his role in the Army ROTC and is
highly involved. Field Training Exercise is
when the whole battalion trains in squad-level
and platoon-level operations. We spend the
weekend out in the field, learning the planning
and execution steps involved in conducting
an effective operation,T he explains. In the
future, Charles wants to either join Active Duty
Infantry or Active Duty Aviation in the Army.
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Honors college students take advantage of
newly developed courses and opportunities
Launched in 2010, the Honors College is a growing community
of diverse, academically-talented students of strong character. In
addition to receiving a scholarship provided by generous donors,
members of the Honors College are required to take colloquiums on
leadership and research and enroll in interdisciplinary seminars. They
also have the option of attending free living-learning� experiences.
Members of the Honors College may be further distinguished as EC
Scholars, Business Scholars, or Early Assurance students, meaning
that they are guaranteed a spot in either medical school, physical
therapy, occupational therapy, or audiology programs, or nursing
school, given that they meet certain prerequisites.
Shayna Mooney, a third year Neuroscience major, EC
Scholar, and Early Assurance (medicine) student, works at the
Honors College part-time as both the Director of Advancement
and Special Projects and the Director of Student Programs. One of
ShaynaTs favorite living-learning experiences has been volunteering
at CAARE, Inc. in Durham. She most appreciates the Honors
College faculty that she interacts with on a daily basis. The faculty
is very supportive and has an open door policy for students to ask
questions or even to stop bye and say hello,� said Shayna.
EC Scholar Taylor Lawless, a fourth year Nutrition major
and Science minor, was required to study abroad as a part of her
honots experience. During spring semester of her sophomore
yeat, Taylor went to Italy and took courses in jewelry-making and
Italian and saw DanteTs Inferno. She was also fortunate enough
to complete an internship with ECUTs School of Dental Medicine,
during which she conducted interviews to learn how one can be
successful in dental school. In her spare time, Taylor volunteers for
Angels ~N Camo, a nonprofit organization in Beaufort that takes
terminally ill children to fish and hunt.
Chris Hamby, a fitst year student double-majoring in
Neuroscience and Psychology, plans to take the Behavioral
Addictions seminar later this year. The Honors College is where
| itTs at! ECU gives us all kinds of opportunities and experiences that
| T'm going to remember for the rest of my life,T Chris tells. ITm so
| thankful and proud to be a member of such a cool program.�
S| | Mia Leone, a first year student majoring in Political Science,
| is currently wotking with the Eastern North Carolina Stop Human
| Trafficking Now charity for her Honors Leadership Colloquium.
~Tis year, tiie freshmen in the leadership colloquium collaborate
with junior Honors students to research and work with a charity
of their choice. WeTre more than just geeks with our heads in the
books; weTre trying to change the world,T said Mia.
Article By: Natalie Raspino
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2. Senior Morgan Haskins completes her thesis work
on physical therapy. |
3. Sophomore Kelli Soos poses for a group picture |
before beginning Service Day 2014. Participating
in and helping | lead the honors college service day
was a great experience! ! We were able to spend time
with our friends and give back to the Greenville
community at the same time!�
4, Sophomore Sarah Lisson expresses her thanks
to all the volunteers who participated during |
the Honots College Service Week. Students
Giving Back w eek was a great way fot us to show
appreciation to our professors, donors, and the
Greeenville community.
5. Sophomore Megan Woodlief poses for a quick
picture on Selection Sunday.
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The College of Allied Health Sciences
East Carolina University has many great colleges and programs, one of which ts the
College of Allied Health Sciences. The College of Allied Health Sciences consists
of students who exhibit a special passion to help people who have any medical
needs, and aim to make a difference that can save and change someoneTs life.
There are eight distinctive programs within the school, including Addiction and
Rehabilitation Studies, Biostatics, Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication
Sciences and Disorders, Health Services and Information Management,
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies.
First year graduate student Elizabeth McGee truly loves her department
and is a part of the Communication Sciences and Disorders program. We ate a
team, and we often work together to complete assignments,� Elizabeth comments.
On Match 5th, the Allied Health Student Leaders Council and the Dean of the
School of Allied Health will hold a departmental showcase,� explains Elizabeth.
At the showcase, all departments open up their doors and show what they do as
a profession.� In the future, Elizabeth wants to open her own practice to include
certain aspects within her degree, such as speech and physical therapy.
Graduate student Brittany Blackman is presently searching foraninternship
in the field of addiction and rehabilitation studies. I am currently in the job search
process,� shares Brittany. I am applying to positions in rehabilitation counseling,
cateet counseling, and vocational evaluation. I am passionate about the aspects
of each career path and I could see myself evolving as a counselor in any of the
three categories above. I would also like to continue my education through art
therapy courses in order to incorporate the techniques and interventions into my
practice in the future.�
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The Brody School of Medicine
Helping others is very important at East Carolina University,
no matter a studentTs major. The Brody School of Medicine
is one of the most prestigious medical schools in the United
States and has gained national recognition for its ability
to produce rural family doctors who serve Eastern North
Carolina.
First year medical student Arun Ajmera was a double
majot of Biology and Chemistry and a membet of ECUTs
Honors College before he joined the Brody School of
Medicine. There are multiple reasons why I wanted to go
to ECUTs medical school,� explains Arun. One reason was
part of the Early Assurance Scholarship to the Brody School
of Medicine. Also, the students and faculty at ECUTs medical
school are all really nice and friendly, creating a family-like
atmosphere that would be very hard to find at other medical
schools.� At 19 years of age, Arun was the youngest applicant
ever admitted to the Brody School of Medicine.
First year medical student Jacob Subash also attends
the Brody School of Medicine, and although he is unsure
where his degree may lead him, he is open-minded to where
life may take him. I am still evaluating between a career in
reseatch ot clinical medicine,� says Jake. I plan on keeping
an open mind for all the fields and eliminating certain ones
over time.� Students at the Brody School of Medicine also
feel a sense of great camaraderie and friendship among
each other and even professors. The Brody Medical Class
has only 80 students, so the community is close-knit,T Jake
comments.
Article By: Alexis Abbott
Photography By: Amber Heere-MacLead
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The Three-Year-Old School is Already Making a Difference
Although the School of Dental Medicine has not been at East Carolina University
for very long, the programs offered to students are very prestigious according to the
Apple Corporation. Apple named this school an Apple Distinguished Program�
after reviewing the implementation of technology used in the education. The East
Carolina University School of Dental Medicine was founded in 2011 with 52 pre- |
doctoral students in the inaugural class. Each class thereafter, including the August |
of 2013 class, also had 52 students entering the program. The School of Dental Wii
Medicine here in Greenville, North Carolina, is still growing strong. From clinics in |
Greenville, Ahoskie, and Elizabeth City, patients have expressed how appreciative |
they were for the affordable fees and the friendliness of the students working to |
better their skills involving dental medicine. |
The upcoming year will be a very memorable year for East Carolina
University and for the students enrolled in the School of Dental Medicine. The
school is building Community Service Learning Centers which will give the
pre-doctoral students opportunities for hands-on experience alongside dental
hygienists and dental assistants. These Community Service Learning Centers will
soon be serving patients in Sylva, Lillington, Spruce Pine, and Davidson County in
addition to the centers already in Ahoskie and Elizabeth City. With the remarkable
technology, reputable professors, and impressive clinical research areas, the East
Carolina University School of Dental Medicine might soon be well-known across
many other states. The students will soon be successful by using what they have
learned while a student at East Carolina University.
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Graduate students pursue higher education
After obtaining a bachelor degree, many East Carolina University students
decide to go on further with their education to receive their masterTs or
doctoral degree in their chosen field of study. Christopher Wendt is a current
graduate student here at ECU. WendtTs study is in Biomechanics Laboratory,
which is in the College of Health & Human Performance (within the
Department of Kinesiology). We annually present data found through this
reseatch at the Human Movement Science Research Symposium in Chapel
Hill, NC,� said Christopher. We will also be presenting data at the World
Congress of Biomechanics International Meeting that is held every four years,
rotating among Europe, Asia, and the Americas.� The Biomechanics Lab
also competes in a Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Bowl every Super Bowl
weekend.
Nicole Devaul is a graduate student in one of ECUTs finest schools:
The Brody School of Medicine. Within the school, Nicole is a student in the
Anatomy and Cell Biology Department. Nicole also earned her undergraduate
degree here at ECU, so she is well-familiarized with the events that take place
within her study. The graduate students in the department belong to an
organization known as the Brody Graduate Association, which holds a panel
called Crossroads each year in March.� Along with her academics, in her spare
time, she also has hobbies that she enjoys. TI like to play trivia downtown and
I also find painting pottery with friends very relaxing.�
Second year graduate student Samantha Sellers, a student in the
Anatomy and Cell Biology PhD program, commented, I have only been here
1.5 years but I think highly of my department and the faculty in it. Without
exception, every faculty member truly cares about the education and scientific
progress of their graduate students and even those from other labs. |
frequently ask other PIs questions in the hallway about a concept or particular
protocol and they have always taken the time to help me in any way they can.�
ECU plants a great foundation for graduate students (and undergraduate) to
flourish within their departments, and most find that ECU is the right place
for them to be.
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The 8th annual Research and Creative Achievement Week took place at East
Carolina University during the week of March 31st through April 4th 2014
in the Mendenhall Student Center. Each year, students have the opportunity
to reseatch anything they choose and present it to other students, judges,
professors, and anyone else who wants to learn about their work. The
researchers had the choice between presenting their work through an oral
presentation with a projector, microphone, and seats for the audience, or they
could present using a poster so that the audience may come as they please.
Whichever demonstration suits the project and their personality better was
the deciding factor for how they put their presentations together.
Giving an oral presentation, fourth year student Katie Mullins used
a slideshow equipped with various clips from the sketch comedy series
Saturday Night Live to present her creative research project on racial and
gender stereotypes. Katie appreciated learning about how these stereotypes
have developed differently over time on the show. Saturday Night Live made
quite a few female actresses pretend to be stupid and for years the show did
not have more than a couple of African American main actors.
Stephanie Neuyen, a third year student, completed a poster presentation
about gata3 and gata4 in human DNA. Stephanie received a grant to research
~£ HBZ can be used to treat heart disease by learning if it 1s repressed in
gata3 like it is in gata4. At these Research and Creative Achievement Week
presentations, judges examined the objectives and goals to determine who
receives awards in certain categories such as Biomedical Science, Technology,
Social Science, and many more.
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A current freshman offers insight on the first two semesters
of the college experience
For a college freshman, jumping straight into a university of 27,000-plus students can be
an ovetwhelming experience. Its an unfamiliar territory, full of me diversions,
and new experiences. The first few weeks are usually met with excitement, anxiety, and a
plethora of satay Away from home and surrounded by strangers, new students are
left wondering which building their class is in, where supplies can be purchased, which of
their hall mates will become their friends, and many other things.
However, the after the initial rush of orientation, move e-in, and the start of classes,
most freshmen find that there was no reason to worry in the first place. Freshman Anna
Higginson, a Theatre Arts major with a double concentration in musical theatre and
professional acting, stressed the ae of going into freshman year with an open
mind. You can meet so many people in college, some who will ing yout best friends.
Take every opportunity you have to go out and make new memories.T
Despite the go-go-go social scene of college, at the end of the day, itTs ultimately
about education. Take advantage of the library " thereTs a Starbucks there! That should be
motivation enough. Also have tons of flashcards; theyTre one of the easiest ways to good
orades.,� shared Higginson.
As for things she wished she had known in advance, Higginson shared some advice
about residence hall life. Remember that RAs arenTt there to punish, theyTre there to help
" avoid making stupid decisions and you'll learn to love them. Always go to events with
free stuff " thereTs so much stuff you can get without spending a dime. And last but not
least, bring food and take adv praee of when your parents come to visit. Having food is
good " wasting money is mot.
Ultimately, freshman year is what each student chooses to make it. There is no
guaranteed meth hod for success, and the first two semesters will be full of ups and downs.
But with hard work, a little determination, and an outgoing attitude, any thing is possible.
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It is every scholatTs dream to graduate from school, whether it is elementary, junior
high, or college. Graduating from college is a tremendous step in any young personTs
life, for that is when they will finally start to do what they have envisioned for
months, and for some, even years. No matter the major, East Carolina University
teaches its students how to go out into the workforce to find jobs which best suit
the skill set they have gained. Although graduation is nerve-wracking, ECU gives its
students the proper tools through education and mindset to accomplish anything
through hard work and great motivation. ECU sets a phenomenal foundation for TD
students and their career paths, and it is expressed in no better way than Tomorrow
starts here.�
During senior year, it is natural to reminisce upon the good times one has
had in college. Senior Industrial Engineering Technologies major Bradford Raynor
thinks back fondly on his time as a member of ECUTs Robotics Team. One of
my best moments at ECU has to be when our robotics team went to New Orleans
and came in 3rd,� says Bradford. I was co-captain of our team and in charge
while down there. We tan into a few snags with some of our components and
programming, but we worked hard as a team and managed to come away with the
best score for a single round.�
In addition, one of the perks of being a senior is being able to help and give
advice those that are younger than you and whose shoes you have once walked in.
Bradford advises, The things that I have learned along the way that could help
the freshmen is to learn from your mistakes, work hard at everything you do, and
find that one thing you ate so very passionate about and find how to make it work
for you, no matter what anyone tells you.�
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Have you ever heard the quote it is better to give than
to receive?� East Carolina University is a service-oriented
campus that seeks any and every opportunity to help
the community. Great leadership can be shown through
service, which is why ECU ties the two together in their
educational mission statement. Many students have been
able to exhibit their kindness through various activities,
such as tutoring younger children and feeding the hungry.
Whatever the task may be, these actions are not going
unnoticed, and the students ate able to make a difference
in what they do.
Junior Rehabilitation Service major Kelsey
Waterfield was awarded a WomanTs Roundtable Access
Scholarship last year. She has taken great value in volunteer
service here in the area. I have learned that giving back is
so important; as a student, we should always try and give
a part of our time to a community that is giving so much
to us as we pursue our education in Greenville, NC,� said
Kelsey. Kelsey has a passion for animals, and she has
been able to help them to have better lives. Recently,
I have been volunteering as a foster with the Rainbow
Rescue,� explained Kelsey. The rescue pulls dogs from
kill shelters across Eastern North Carolina, places them
with fosters, gets them veterinary care, spray/neuters the
animal and then works to get them adopted in forever
homes.� KelseyTs service directly relates to her values and
interests"she enjoys being outside and spending time
with her puppy dog.
Junior Biology major Adrian Modzik is the Service
Vice President of Gamma Sigma Sigma, which is a service
sorority here on campus. By being in this sorority, Adrian
has gained a new respect for her service in the community,
and although she stays busy, she admits that it pushes her to
work harder and get more organized. One of my favorite
service projects that weTve done was at the Eastern Pines
Fire House here in Pitt County,� said Adrian. The fire
house is a volunteer firehouse, so they do not get outside
funding, To keep their firehouse going, they have a BBQ
every semester and sell plates of barbeque to the hungry
locals. ItTs a huge event and the whole community comes
out to buy their barbeque, some people buying six or
seven plates!�
Junior Elementary Education major Elizabeth
Oakley was awarded the Maynard Scholarship, Katie Earle
Owen Morgan Scholarship, and the Mary Lois Staton
Scholarship for her outstanding service. Elizabeth has
been involved in community service since her freshman
yeat. So far this year, I have volunteered with Integrity
Church at different locations throughout the Greenville
community,� Elizabeth said. I am also the programming
chair for the South Atlantic Affiliate of College and
University Residence Halls conference coming to ECU at
the end of October.� Elizabeth also had advice for other
students who contemplate on whether or not to participate
in the neighborhood. I would strongly encourage service
projects because they can teach you about yourself, the
community, and the world around you, which is important
in our evet growing and changing world,� she advised.
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Photography By: Christopher Hamby
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Fourth-year music performance student is skilled in
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Bryan Hansen, a fourth year music performance major, has played bass
for years and has wanted his concentration to be double bass since
his freshman year of college. Bryan has played bass since 5th grade
because it was the biggest instrument in the toom. Little did he know,
the bass would soon mean so much more to him and would even become
the highlight of his college career. In the future, it would be a superb
opportunity if Bryan was offered a job ina major orchestra, such as the
New York Philharmonic. Honestly, music is a rough business to try
to live in, so I'm just hoping for enough money to get the bills paid,�
he said modestly. One of the more important things in my mind is
to pass on the knowledge I've gained by teaching younger bass players
what I know.�
Bryan has made many friends since his freshmen year in the
music program that he believes will become lifelong friends. He and
his friends spend time together eating chili and watching YouTube
videos of various music performers. Bryan has also pattaken in gigs
with the Greenville Choral Society, the Four Seasons Next Generation
Chamber Ensemble, and many more. Aside from these extracurricular
activities, Bryan enjoys writing music and poetry, cooking, and hanging
out outside. Bryan has acquired organizational skills for homework
and practice time, as well as an understanding that these things do not
resolve themselves. For the incoming freshmen class at East Carolina
University, Bryan hopes they spend their first semester waking up on
time and finishing homework so that these habits may be built early.
The college experience will be short-lived if you ignore your classes,�
he warns new students.
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Making ECU not just a school, but a community
Friendly, encouraging, and well-rounded are just a few words that
can be used to describe Scott Michael Barber. Scott Barber, a senior majoring
in design with a concentration in architectural technology, makes it his duty
to support those around him with his good character and willingness to get
involved. Over the past four years, Scott has found himself through the
experiences he has had and friends he has made here at ECU. Aside from
being an honors student with outstanding academics and the willingness
to gain a deeper understanding of the technological aspects of designing
buildings, Scott finds time to get involved with religious organizations at
ECU including Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Bible study for almost
three years, worship band for three years, and has served as a meeting set-
up coordinator and men's coordinator for a year each. If ScottTs strong
religious involvement wasnTt enough, he has also been a Resident Assistant
for three years, which has helped him become better at time management,
organization, public speaking, planning, mediation, and communication.
While being an RA and active member of his religious community,
Scott has gotten the involvement of everyone he has come in contact with,
thereby creating a sense of family and community. Scott has high hopes
for his future and all his plans originate from the experiences he has had
while at ECU. Scott plans on attending graduate school to earn a Mastet's
degree in architecture at either UNC Charlotte or Virginia Tech. Ona
more personal note, he will be getting married less than a month after
graduation and starting another family besides the one he has made with
all the residents of Garrett Hall.
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Friendly, encouraging, and well-rounded are just a few words that |
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to support those around him with his good character and willingness to get
involved. Over the past four years, Scott has found himself through the |
experiences he has had and friends he has made here at ECU. Aside from
being an honors student with outstanding academics and the willingness
to gain a deeper understanding of the technological aspects of designing
buildings, Scott finds time to get involved with religious organizations at
ECU including Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Bible study for almost
| three years, worship band for three years, and has served as a meeting set-
up coordinator and men's coordinator for a year each. If ScottTs strong
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more personal note, he will be getting married less than a month after
graduation and starting another family besides the one he has made with
all the residents of Garrett Hall.
Article By: Chris Hamby
Photography Courtesy of: ECU Alumni Association
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The 2013 football season marked the 50th year ECU
Pirates have played on Bagwell field at Dowdy-Ficklen
Stadium. Dowdy-Ficklen was originally called the James
Skinner Ficklen Memorial Stadium after James Ficklen,
Mr. Ficklen was one of Greenville's leading businessmen
and the head of E.B. Ficklen Tobacco Company. He
also was a close friend of the college, and established
a financial aid foundation (the Ficklen Foundation)
to aid students-of the university. In April 1994-Ron
Dowdy (1966-graduate of ECU) and also a member
of the school's Board of Trustees, and his wifeT Mary
Ellendd6wdy announced a $1-million oiftit6 the ECU
Educational Foundation. This gift went towards the
ongoing expansion of BGU's football stadium, which led
to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.�
The very first game was played on Sept. 21, 1963,
against Wake Forest. An array of changes have been made
since that opening game, including in 2010 when ECU
created the boneyard� student section by adding 7,000
seats behind the east end zone. The expansion upped the
capacity to 50,000. people. Other new additions include
new bleachers and a new score board. Over seven million
fans have seen the Pirates in action-at Dowdy-Ficklen
Stadium since 1963, and in the last five yeats;.ECU has
averaged over 46,000 people per game.
When I-went to East Carolina University in
the late 70's during the growth of diversity on campus}
football games brought students together from all ethnic
backgrounds. Pat Dye was the head coach, and ECU
pirates were an independent football team on the tise.
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Pootball was the social highlight of the entire campus.
The team was so good the students paid attention for the
first half of games, while the second half became a party
because we knew we'd already won,� stated alumni Byron
Nickens-(Class-of 1982).
The Pirates took onthe Old Dominion University
Monarchs-to kick off the 50th anniversary football season
at Dowdy-FicklensStadiumyjon Saturday August 31, 2013.
To commemorate the eventyiGUsengaged in an-extensive
schedule of promotions and activities during the whole
entire week before the game. Interactive elements such as
a purple banner with the 50th anniversary logo appeared
on retail products, concession items, online entities, and
throughout the stadium during the 2013 season.
ECU Pirates also celebrated a different era at
each home football game with decade appropriate game
themes. All season ticket holders for the 2013 season
could look forward to commemorative ticket artwork.
The Pirates' season tickets covered five decades of the
greatest moments and players in the stadium's history,
matching the game-by-game themes such as Aug. 31 vs.
ODU - 1960's, Sept. 5 vs. Florida Atlantic - 1970's, Sept.
14 vs. Virginia Tech - 1980's, Oct. 19 vs. Southern Miss
- 1990's, Nov. 9 vs. Tulsa - 2000's, and Nov. 16 vs. UAB
- 2010-Current. The Pirate Club also issued "50 Years
of Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium" commemorative prints and
certificates to qualifying Pirate Club members.
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Photo By: Garrett Campbell
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The ECU Pirate football team had
its best season under alumni and
head coach Ruffin McNeil in 2013.
The Pirates posted a 10-3 record
during this seasonTs campaign, and
also obtained a bowl victory in
the Beef ~OT BradyTs Bowl against
Ohio. We had a great season and
ate very proud of our success,�
said redshirt junior linebacker
Jake Geary. We appreciate that
the fan base enjoyed our success
this season, but we know we have
unfinished business to take care of
next season,T Geary added.
The Pirates opened up
their season with a 52-38 victory
against Old Dominion and a 31-
13 victory over Florida Atlantic
before losing a close battle with
ACC opponent Virginia Tech.
The Pirates were then able
to bounce back in a timely fashion,
trampling North Carolina in
Chapel Hill, 55-31, the Pirates first
victory in Chapel Hill over UNC in
recent memory. The Pirates went
on to defeat Middle Tennessee and
drop to Tulane before winning five
straight in the last stretch of
the season.
ECU defeated Southern
Mississippi, Florida International,
Tulsa, UAB, and instate-rival
North Carolina State in Raleigh.
After the five-game win streak,
the Pirates lost the last game of
the regular season at Marshall.
The Pirates then defeated Ohio,
37-20, in St. Petersburg, FloridaTs
Beef OT BradyTs Bowl to cap off a
tremendous season. The bow] win
marked the first for the team
since 2007.
Article By: Will Farrar
Photos By: Garrett Campbell
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1. Senior Linebacker Derrell Johnson put-
sues Old DominionTs quarterback during a
home game. The Pirates won 52-38.
2. Junior Offensive Line /Deep Snapper
CJ. Struyk prepares to snap the ball during
a home game against Virginia Tech. The
Pirates lost 10-15.
3. Senior Quarterback Shane Carden cel-
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against Florida Atlantic University. The
Pirates won 31-13.
4, Junior Inside Lineback Zeek Bigger walks
onto the field before a home game as the
matching band plays.
5. Senior Punter Trent Tignor stretches
before a home game.
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In one of the PiratesT best seasons under
head coach Ruffin McNeil, many Pirates
shined both on and off the field. ECU
won ten games during its 2013 campaign,
with a high-octane offense led by Justin
Hardy. The junior wide receiver made
an abundance of plays for the Pirates in
conference play and against ACC state-
tivals NC State and North Carolina.
When everyone commits to
the team, we all make plays and shine
together,� said Justin Hardy. Our
coaching staff does a great job in
distributing the ball, so we were able
to make plays when given our chance,�
Hardy continued.
Making big plays is exactly
what the all-conference performer from
Vanceboro, North Carolina is known
for. Hardy tallied 114 receptions during
the 2013 season, accumulating 1,284
yatds, which both were season bests
for the ECU football program. Hardy
also hauled in eight touchdowns from
Conference USA player of the year,
quarterback Shane Carden,
We had all things clicking this
season. Our offensive line was excellent
in giving us time to make plays. Our run
game was also one of the best in the
conference, which opened up the pass
game for me and other weapons Shane
had,� Hardy explained.
Already one of the best athletes
in school history, Pirate fans can only
expect Hardy to continue to improve as
he returns next year for his
senior season.
Article By: Will Farrar
Photo By: Garrett Campbell
Article By: Ryan Carter-Stanley
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In the second game of the 2013 season, the ECU Pirates painted it
black at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Between the amazing crowd and
well-performing team, the event proved to be a night to remember.
There was no doubt that ECU has one of the strongest student fan
bases in the nation, and the blackout game was evidence of that.
Professors were strongly urged to cancel classes after
three oTclock in the afternoon in order to provide students and
out-of-town visitors an opportunity to tailgate. Members of the
Student Pirate Club were given inflatable noisemakers upon arrival
at the game, and the Boneyard was one large black-clothed mass
as students piled into the stands. The game marked the debut of
ECUTs new black uniforms, and to commemorate the televised
event, the end zones of Bagwell field were painted black.
The endless roar of no quarter� chants echoed throughout
the stadium, and the Pirates were able to pull off their second large
victor of the season. Florida Atlantic University was defeated 31-
13, leaving ECU 2-0 for the start of the season.
Article By: Jonathan McDougle
Photos By: Garrett Campbell
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1. Senior running Back Vintavious Cooper and
junior Wide Receiver Justin Hardy pause while
referees review a play.
2. Quarterback Shane Carden observes the field
before throwing it to an open receiver.
3. Sophomore Outside Linebacker Montese
Overton eyes the offense in between plays.
4. Runningback Breon Allen celebrates with
teammates after a touchdown.
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| Senior starter leads by example on and off the
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During the 2014 football season, there were plenty of highs and a
il few lows. Fans piled into Dowdy-Ficklen to cheer on the Pirates
Wy to victory, and the offense put points on the board. The defensive
| | line worked hard to create turnovers and keep opposing teams from
| scoring. One of the main leaders on the defensive unit was senior
Damon Magazu.
A three-year starting defensive back, Magazu, was on the
team for the ups and the downs. Considered by his teammates as
one of the most respected players on the team, Magazu exhibited
ereat leadership on and off the field.Whenever my team needed
someone to look up to, I tried to become that guy,T Magazu said.
He emerged as a strong player in 2010, after a spectacular
play against the NC State Wolfpack. The Pirates were clinging to
| a six-point lead in overtime and Russell Wilson tried to throw the
| ball across the middle of the field. Luckily for the pirates, Magazu
1 stepped in front of the ball and secured the win. Honestly, all I
can remember is that I saw Russell was throwing the ball across the
middle and I saw an opportunity to make a play and I did,T Magazu
said.
Ever since that game, Magazu has been an invaluable asset
to the team. When I was told that I was named starter in spring
2011, I was so excited to show the coaches what I can do in a game
situation,� he said. Time and time again, he has proven his talent in
numerous games.
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ECU's Student Pirate Club is one of the largest in the nation
There is no experience like stepping into the Boneyard when 10,000 students are
cheering on the football team. All of East Carolina UniversityTs students have had
this privilege as they enter The Boneyard� and sit in the 10,000 seated student
sections. Just recently built, The Boneyard sits under the large flat screen with the
speakers situated right above the rowdy student fans.
The Student Pitate Club allows students to putchase a yearly pass for all
sportts events at a flat rate. A free t-shirt, sticker, poster and discounted prices
for parking in their designated lots are just some other benefits that come along
with being a member of the organization. Payge Taylor, a senior and a declared
Communications major says Student Pirate Club is a great way to be part of the
university. To join I paid only 50 dollars and am now able to go to any sporting
event I would like and the Student Pirate Club offers the best seats in the stadium.�
Starting the Student Pirate Club was no easy task. Former Student
Government Association President, Tripp Roakes, started the organization as a
senior during his final term as President. Luckily, with the help of social media the
. Student Pirate Club had nowhere to go but up. With the help of Twitter, Facebook,
t (9 CI and Instagram SPC is known nation wide.
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With four hours until kickoff, cars and trucks
pile nine deep throughout the parking lots
neat campus in order to get a spot close to
Dowdy-Ficklen stadium. Pirate fans from all
over come to enjoy the tailgating festivities
before entering the game. Greenville doesn't
have just any ordinary tailgate, football game
Saturdays are citywide parties!
Grayson Howell, a junior and an
Environmental Health major, said I really
enjoy the tailgating atmosphere because it
is a day where everyone around the campus
shares a common love...the East Carolina
Pirates.� Fathers and sons throw the football
back and forth, while the student pirate club
lot becomes crammed with rowdy students.
Pirate fans understand when someone yells
the word Purple!� the automatic response
is Gold!T? This chant can be heard all
throughout Greenville, especially once fans
pack the stadium. This hypes up the already
overzealous East Carolina fans.
For fans of all ages, nothing beats a gameday in Greenville
A game day in Greenville creates
an atmosphere like no other school has the
privilege of experiencing. The small town
feeling, mixed with the pride and joy East
Carolinians feel when Purple Haze� is blasted
through the speakers, is an experience relished
by young and old Pirate fans alike.
For many, attending an ECU game
is like coming home. Mackenzie Williams, a
junior Hospitality Management major, and
also a Greenville native says, I have been
coming to ECU games since I was born. The
love I have for my team has been the same
for as long as I can remember. ItTs easy to say
being a Pirate, come game day theteTs no place
VTd rather be than cheering on our team at
Dowdy-Ficklen.�
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Photos By: Meredith Baker
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The Lady Pirates finished the 2013 season with a win-loss record of 41-9.
The Old Waverly Lady Bulldog Invitational hosted by Mississippi State was
considered the highlight of the season with their second place win behind
Mississippi State. Other significant wins of the season included their win
against Texas A&M and Florida State.
Sophomore Nicoline Skaug lead the way for the Pirates individually,
averaging 73.75 over 12 rounds, and with two top five finishes in the four
events. When asked what her favorite course was, she said the Whispering
Pines Golf Club in Trinity, Texas always has perfect playing conditions and is
also a challenging course that forces you to play your best. I also really enjoy
playing my home course back home in Norway called Oslo Golfklubb. The
coutse is down by a lake with a lot of pretty nature around it, which makes it
very idyllic." said Nicoline, "It is without any doubt the best and most beautiful
course in Norway."
Fellow teammate Fanny Wolte said she enjoyed playing other teams
from the conference. My favorite tournament is the C-USA Championship. It
is special because you fight for being the number one team in your conference.
It counts more that just a regular tournament. There is more emotion involved.
You ate also fighting for a guaranteed spot in the Regional tournaments."
Fanny is looking forward to playing in the tournament hosted in Gulf Shores,
Alabama where the team has played the past three years for the Conference-
USA title.
Article By: Hannah Beamer
Photography Courtesy of ECU Athletic Department
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circle at the Pirate Invitational
Both the womenTs and menTs cross-country teams found great
success this past season finishing no worse than 5th in every meet
they had during the regular season. In the Pre-Nationals, the men
finished 17th where the women finished 29th. In the Conference USA
Championships, the men finished 9th and the women finished 4th. The
womenTs team was lucky enough to make it to the NCAA Regional
Championships where they finished 17th out of 38 teams.
The best meet of the season for the Pirates was the Pirate
Invitational where both the men and womenTs team faced off against
North Carolina Central and Shaw University. Both the womenTs and
menTs teams finished 1st. "Both teams performed really well scoring a
perfect 15 by sweeping the top five spots," said head coach Dan Lee. Led
by redshirt junior Chase Miller who won the menTs race for the second
straight season with a time of 15:32.26, the menTs team claimed each
of the top seven spots and nine of the top 10 in the Pirate Invitational.
Chase followed up his new 5K school record with another strong race
in front of the home crowd," Lee said. In the womenTs race, redshirt
seniot Brooke Kott claimed her second victory of the season with a time
of 18:02.53 " a whole 33 and a half seconds ahead of the second-place
finisher who just so happened to be her teammate Freshman Sydney
Teague.
"The team is deeper with talent than ever before,T Lee said. With a
young group of athletes, the new few seasons look promising for the
Pirate Cross Country Team.
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Photography By: Tevin Woodard
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Brather Cline, Abel Tecle, and John Crossley wait for the start
of the menTs race.
2. Junior Track Team members Kayla Padgett and Kaylee
Redon help out at the Pirate Invitational Meet for the Cross
Country Team.
3. The Cross Country Team and several members of the Men
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Redshirt freshman Jared Morris and freshman Miles Holvoet created strong repu-
tations for themselves on the tennis court with their early accomplishments at the
2013 Wake Forest Invitational. The East Carolina menTs tennis team completed the
first day of competition in the Invitational at the WF Tennis Center in a successful
fashion, advancing two individuals and one doubles pair into the semifinals.
Both freshmen stood one win away from playing in the championship
match. Morris began the day with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over UNCC in straight sets
followed by 6-1, 6-0 triumph against Norfolk State. Holvoet defeated Lenior-Rhyne
6-0, 6-0 to win his quarterfinal match and advance into the next round. Jared Mor-
ris and Miles Holvoet both won their doubles flight as play continued on day two
of the 2013 WE Fall Invitational. Juniors Damien Brenard and Ross Nigro also
defeated a Stetson University duo to reach the quarterfinals of their flight.
Both freshman men were victorious on the last day of the tournament,
sweeping their respective singles flight championships at the WF Invitational. The
pair of underclassmen were the only ECU players competing in the championship
round on the final day of the tournament. Mortis defeated his Elon competition
in straight sets 7-5, 6-1. Holvet also handled his Davidson competition in straight
sets 6-3, 7-5 to win the D1 singles flight. With his three victories over the weekend
Holvoet improved to 7-0 this fall, while Morris also picked up his fourth, fifth,
sixth and seventh wins of the season against just one loss. With such young talent
on the team, the only way to go is up from here.
Article By: Jonathan McDougle
Photo by: Courtesy of the ECU Athletic Department
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aspect of their lives
Starting the 2013 season with 15 lady pirates the East Carolina
University womanTs volleyball players put the A� in team.
With a close season the young women on this team never
lost a step. The determination and drive to win was apparent,
and regardless of the outcome the fire in their eyes to achieve
ereatness never withered. It was always a gracious time to see the
special camaraderie that exists between the women that work
tremendously hatd the entire season because they always gave
their all.
The lady pirates where lead by head coach Julie Torbett
who began her first year at ECU when the Pirates opened the
season Friday, August 30 2013 against Wake Forest University.
Coach Torbett holds her student-athletes to a higher
standard in the classroom. She has coached 18 Academic All-
Big South selections and several of her teams have garnered the
AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) Academic
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2. Erika Figueroa and company celebrate a victory.
All-America Award which is ptesented to programs with a
cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher. Community service also plays
a large role for Torbett as she encourages her players to give back
to their community. The ECU Volleyball players participated in
a relay for life and the lady pirates raised more than $3,500 from
this event. ;
"I am very proud of the volleyball team for being
involved with Relay for Life," Head Coach Julie Torbett said.
"Cancer reseatch is so important and events like these pull
the community together for a great cause," Torbett said. The
Volleyball team continued their community service throughout
the season.
ECUs lady volleyball players embodied the idealization
of a family because they worked together cried together through
every loss, and win. This was a passionate season for these ladies,
and a remarkable turnaround for ECUs volleyball program.
Article By: Jonathan McDougle
Photos Courtesy of: The Athletic Department
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The WomenTs Soccer team has one of the youngest
starting lineups in Conference USA. The season
opener was held at Davidson and since then, the
Lady Pirates have come out on top with big wins
against Davidson, Coastal Carolina, and others.
During the off-season, red shirt junior
Lexi Miller, was placed on the Conference USA
Preseason Soccer Watch List. Lexi helped lead the
team to a victory when she scored the winning
goal against UNC Charlotte. After being asked
where her favorite place on East CarolinaTs campus
was, Lexi responded third floor, right corner of
Joyner.� Clearly Lexi takes school just as seriously
as her sports.
Jenny Betz, a former ECU WomenTs
soccer player said I loved the camaraderie of the
team, and the feeling of pride knowing that we
have the opportunity to represent all of Pirate
Nation.� Betz appreciated her time with the ECU
womenTs soccer, but the Pirate nation has loads to
offer. I really do love where I go to school,�
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The ECU WomenTs Soccer team wrapped
up the season 9-9-3, evening out and tying 3 times.
Although playing a college sport is sort of like a
full time job, school is also another job. Balancing
the two take a lot of heart and dedication. These
women make it known they care about success,
both on the field and off.
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Photos By: Garrett Campbell
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Serving as Mascot is a position of pride for many
| Current students, faculty, and alumnus all take pride in being the Pirates of ECU. The
| i school spirit that flourishes through students and fans has gained national attention, and
WH PeeDee the Pirate has became a huge logo for the school. Each year, someone takes
\| on the task of putting on the suit and mask to jump into character as the universityTs
| official mascot.
Many people served as a dressed up Pirate before the school donned an official
mascot suit during the 1982-83 school year. That suit was used until PeeDee received a
makeover just before the 2008-09 football season. The new and improved mascot was
described as more muscular with a new smiling, friendlier face.
Aaron Brooks served as the schoolTs mascot from 2008-2013 for football, bas-
ketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, softball, and tennis. After showing interest in the po-
sition, he was quickly thrown into the suit, with his tryout being a trial run at a womenTs
basketball game.~T have thoroughly enjoyed my time as being PeeDee. I have shaken the
hands of many wonderful people along with a few notable famous celebrities as well.�
Brooks has met with many others who have served as PeeDee in over the last 30
years. He says many are still loyal Pirate fans and come back to cheer on the teams with
much enthusiasm.Being PeeDee the Pirate for this school was something I will hold
dear to me forever. The experiences I had, and the opportunities it gave me to travel
represent this school is something I am truly grateful for,T said Aaron.
Article By: Will Farrar
Photo By: Meredith Baker
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ECU switches to the American Athletic
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For the past 13 years, East Carolina has played all major sports
in the Conference USA, but beginning July 1, 2014 ECU
will transfer to the American Athletic Conference (Big East
Conference).
It is a huge transition for East Carolina Athletics
because teams will now be televised nationally across different
networks. Fortunately for all fans that are unable to attend Pirate
football games, the American Athletic Conference (AAC) has a
contract with ESPN.
A recruiting boost for all sports teams, recruiters can
tell kids and their families that the family will be able to watch
their kids on television if they canTt make it to the game. tt
was an athlete being recruited, one of the first things I would
want to know is if my family would be able to watch me on
TV,� said Junior Corbin Napier.
TTm pumped about the switch from Conference USA
to the AAC because since Tm graduating, it will be easier to
watch the Pirates on TV from my own house,� said Senior Clay
Kester. I know ITm going to be able to watch the Pirates on
ESPN because teams like UConn, Louisville and Cincinnati PTve
seen on TV and they are in the AAC,� Kester said.
East Carolina is excited and proud about the new
switch. Alumni, students, and general pirate fans can watch
the game without the hassle of having a specific package. The
switch will bring new teams and new competition to all ECU
Athletic teams. ItTs sure to be a challenge, but it is one that all
athletes welcome with determination and pride.
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Photography By: Garrett Campbell
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ECU's Cheerleading Program is the epitome of
Pirate Pride
Pirates show their love for ECU in many ways, especially by participating in sports /
clubs/teams/etc. A major part of East CarolinaTs spirit is because of our Cheerleading
and Mascot Program, which is coached by Susie Heitzer Glynn (former East Carolina
cheerleader) and Assistant Coach Brian Rose. Within the program there are three
different cheerleading teams, one all-girl squad and two coed squads. To join them there
is the lovely Pee Dee the Pirate; whether in skin or in costume, Pee Dee always knows
how to get the ctowd pumped and ready to see the Pirates play.
The all-girls cheerleading squad attends home and away football games in
addition to being a part of the Olympic Teams that ECU offers. The Purple coed squad
cheers at away and bowl football games as well as MenTs Basketball and Tournament
games. The Gold coed squad cheers during WomenTs home Basketball and Tournament
games. To prepare for games the squads practice outside of the Murphy Center, on the
football practice fields, and inside Minges Coliseum. Practices consist mostly of stunting
and building pyramids that will be performed at games. Routine preparation for games
is extremely important and time consuming, so practices must run efficiently.
As well as supporting the pirates at these numerous sporting events, the
cheerleading squads also take part in Pirate Club events. In addition you can also find
them volunteering and performing at different organizations throughout the yeat.
Sophomore cheerleader Alexis Sullivan says, Many people do not consider cheerleading
to be a sport, but there are a lot of things that go into cheerleading that a lot of people
do not know about. Choreography for competition routines takes a lot of organization,
creativity, and visualization. Like a lot of other sports, cheerleading is all about the
team. It takes evety member to perfect the routine. If one person is missing, it is hard
to replace them. Cheetleading is very hard to explain to the naked eye. Many think that
it's just a bunch of girls yelling on the sidelines and doing flips here and there, but it is
a sport that has been my life for the past 10 years.�
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Photography By: Meredith Baker
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The nationally ranked Dance Team leaves a lasting
impression at home games
The East Carolina University Dance Team performs at all home
football, menTs and womenTs basketball, and baseball games.
The team is also a part of the ECU Marching Pirates and
occasionally travels with the Marching Pirates during football
season. They ate a very important asset to the athletic program,
serving as the entertainment for fellow Pirate athletic teams.
[Tm from Indiana so I donTt get to see my family very
often. Last year some of my teammates and I had our own Easter
dinner together. That meant a lot to me since I couldnTt be with
my family back home,� said Ali Molitor.
Throughout the dance teamTs season, August to May,
members of the team make appearances at countless community
events and University related activities. In addition to the teamTs
dedication and commitment to East Carolina University and the
Athletic Department, the team travels to Daytona Beach, Florida
in April to compete at the National Dance Association Collegiate
Dance Championship. The team is currently nationally ranked.
Fourth year member and Senior, Abigail Pribble says, We do what
we love with the people we love.�
Article By: Hannah Beamer
Photo By: Meredith Baker
1. (Left to Right) Freshmen Danielle
Goltermann, Anna Maria Dunn,
Haley King, and Mallory Strange
perform a lift during a halftime
show performance.
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Freshman Mallory Strange,
Sophomore Emma Wells,
Sophomore Keleigh Britt, and
Senior Abbie Pribble perform
during a halftime show.
3. Junior Shanise Little enjoys
presenting the dance teamTs routine
during a football game.
4. Junior Jenna Milavec strikes a
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Pirate has a passion for performing on ice
From the young age of ten, when her parents would take her to the
ice rinks, Virginia Beach native Devon Douthett knew she was meant
to figure skate. She began taking lessons and attending skating school.
She brought her passion to ECU, and this December, sheTs graduating
with a degree in Elementary Education and Hispanic Studies.
Devon dedicates a lot of her time on the ice as a member
of East Carolina UniversityTs Club Figure Skating Team. Her team
practices twice a week: once on Mondays doing on-ice exercises, and
once on Thursdays doing off-ice exercises such as jumps and stretches.
The team also practices yoga as a stress-reliever.
Although there is no set coach for the team, once-a-month, a
skating coach from Raleigh comes to Greenville to shadow a practice.
While the Figure Skating Team only gets together a few times a week,
Devon can be found at GteenvilleTs Bladez On Ice almost everyday.
My favorite part of skating would have to be all of the people that I
have met and all of the cool places that I have been to,� she says. There
are a total of three competitions a year, which are always up north.
DevonTs team has travelled to Harvard, Cornell, and Liberty University
just to name a few.
Devon says that when she practices, it is a really laid back
atmosphere,� and performing is the best part because she gets to weat
cute embellished outfits. Although there is no official tryout or audition
process, ECUTs Club Figure Skating Team ts co-ed will accept anyone
who loves to skate and is truly passionate about it.
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balance athletes must have to be successful
Sometimes it is five a.m., sometimes it is six a.m., or if they are lucky sometimes
they get to sleep in until their classes start, but for many of the student-athletes,
most weekdays begin at the crack of dawn. Whether it is getting up for weight
lifting, conditioning, or even studying, student-athletes have an extra long agenda.
I love football to death, but sometimes I envy the people that just have
to worty about class,� said Jake Geary, senior outside linebacker on the football
team. Practicing two times a day and then having to worry about going to class
and homework is exhausting sometimes.�
No matter what sport it is, most athletes usually will start a day with some
sort of exercise. Pirate athletes practice year-round, not just during the season, but
also during the off-season to stay in great shape.
After a long day of practice, film study, and classes, athletes often look
for some downtime. If all homework is caught up, many athletes spend time at
home telaxing with teammates, making appearances around the community, and
everyoneTs favorite hobby, sleeping. |
We get very taken care of as athletes. Coaches and school administrators
know the time and work we ate putting in to be our very best, so they definitely
make sute we have everything we need,� said Geary.
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Students find ways to cheer on the Pirates no
matter where theyTre playing
There ate many reasons why East Carolina University is so great, but
there is nothing better to cheer about than the sports program. There are
many sporting events that students, faculty, and alumni can attend -- it might
be the great atmosphere of a tailgate on a Saturday afternoon, a wonderful
weekend to attend a baseball game at Clark-LeClair Stadium, or maybe even
a huge game at Minges.
My favorite sport to attend would have to be football,� said Junior
Rebecca Smith. All the fans love ECU and love tailgating and that makes
for a great environment in Greenville on game day.�
Luckily for East Carolina fans, our football team found great success
this season which made for an exciting atmosphere for home games. We
dedicate full days to cheering on our football team and I love it,� Smith said.
There are many places here in Greenville where students can go
watch games if they just quite arenTt able to make the away games. I always
find myself at Sup Dogs, BWWs or the Ale House on away game days. I
don't miss a game even if I have to watch it on T'V,� said Smith.
For those fans that arenTt really into the game scene, there are other
events that the university puts on like the opportunity to meet some players
and coaches from the football and basketball teams. I try to attend as many
other events on campus as I can and I attend a lot of ECU club sports during
the year,T Smith said.
Article By: Mitch Kalik
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In his 15 years as East CarolinaTs soccer coach, head coach Rob Donnenwirth has been
the leader on and off the field. Being responsible for the womenTs soccer team is a duty
Donnenwirth takes pride in, and he has accomplished a great deal during his time at ECU.
He makes us all forget how hard winning can be,� said Saundra Baron. He teaches
us to just play the right way and the actions he instills in us just makes us successful,� she
added.
During the season, Coach Donnenwirth and other assistant coaches lead early morning
workouts for the team before class even starts. We get up and get after it, and Coach
Donnenwirth does a great job in motivating us,� said Baron, a goalkeeper who transferred
from Coastal Carolina. Sometimes practice can be seen as a drag or another item on things
to do, but Coach makes it fun and makes it exciting to look forward to,� she continued.
Game days for Coach Donnenwirth are spent perfecting any last minute game
plans and reviewing over the other teamTs scouting reports. The coach and team take
great pride in being well trained and fully prepared, and Donnenwirth will spend all the
time necessary game planning and making sure he is giving the Pirates the best chance
possible to win. Me or any coach will tell you how much we enjoy preparing for games,�
said Coach Donnenwirth. ITm going to be sure the girls know everything about whom
they are facing, as well as be ready for any situation,� he added.
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The Lady Pirates of the hardwood had a very successful season
in their 2013-14 campaign, posting a 22-9 record. In doing so,
| the Pirates posted a 10-6 record within C-USA play, while also
| going an impressive 14-1 at home during the season.
| The Lady Pirates started off the season with much
| | intensity, after demolishing Virginia Intermont, 102-47 in the
i first game of the season. This performance propelled ECU to
win its first eight games, including victories over IUPUI and
Cleveland State in the ECU Pirate Thanksgiving tournament.
| Winning over 20 games this season was definitely one
} of the goals we had at the beginning of the season,� explained
| Jada Payne. Payne, the redshirt sophomore, earned All-State
| honors for her performance last season, and evolved into a team
| | leader for the Lady Pirates. We have so much mote to accom-
| plish in years to come. We have some players coming back and
some freshman coming in that we are already know can build
a championship team. We are anxious for next season,� Jada
Payne later added.
Although the Pirates won five or more games in a tow
three times this season and three in a row on another occut-
al rence, the Pirates struggled late in the season. Losing four of
al the last five games of the regular season really set the team back
ml right before the conference tournament.
| We weren't focused on the finish line at the end of the
| season,� Jada Payne said. We got too comfortable and forgot
to stay hungry every game and that is definitely something we
are instilling for next season.�
| Article By: William Farrar
| Photo Courtesy of: The ECU Athletic Department
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Men's Basketball team cradles greatness
In 2013-14 season
The East Carolina Pirates MenTs Basketball team represents
Fast Carolina University in NCAA Division I college
basketball and competes in Conference USA. The 2013-
2014 season has been a trivial one for the menTs team at
ECU, with Head Coach Jeff Lebo having to replace more
than 70 percent of the teams scoring, and 79 percent of
its rebound.
However, the teamTs efforts have proven that their
love for the game is abundant. The Pirates have a player
roster of 15, with starting players Akeem Richmond, Caleb
White, Prince Williams, Michael Zangari. Paris Roberts-
Campbell (shooting guard) was the only returning starter
this season.
The trying season has not diminished the teamTs
bond nor discouraged the players from continuing to give
there all. Each game was neck"to"neck and a fine line
between winning or losing, On February 20th 2014, ECU
upended Louisiana Tech 75-68, ending the Bulldogs four-
game winning streak and knocking them out of a tie for
the Conference USA lead.
Another new addition to the basketball program
that Coach Lebo and participating players had to look
forward to was the opening of the $17 million Smith-
Williams Center, which houses a practice gym, coaches'
offices, locker rooms, player lounges and athletic training
room. Things have never been more positive surrounding
East Carolina basketball.
"The new practice facility is going to elevate
every aspect of our program," Heather Macy (WomenTs
basketball head coach) said. "Everyone thinks from a
recruiting standpoint, but it elevates our performance as a
team as we have mote accessibility to practices, drills and
working on our game."
With a great work ethic, the MenTs Basketball team
can continue to grow. With the leadership of Coach Jeff
Lebo, the Pirates basketball program will be a force to be
reckoned with in the next upcoming season.
Article By: Jonathan McDougle
Photos Courtesy of: The Athletic Department
1. Head Coach Jeff Lebo reacts to the teamTs performance during a game.
2. Junior guard Antonio Robinson tries for a basket during a game against
in-state rtval Duke University.
3. Junior guard Paris Roberts-Campbell moves the ball down the court in a
game against Duke University.
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The Swim Team forges strong bonds that
endure in and out of the water
All ECU students share the same feeling of belonging to a family simply
by calling themselves an ECU pirate," said Hyatt Gaston, a senior
member of the swim and dive team. "We all look at the same goal to
better ourselves here and know that no matter what, any fellow pirate will
gladly stand by you no matter the consequence. This team has amplified
that feeling for me. I always have someone encouraging me to reach any
goal I look to make. I owe my team everything."
Rast Carolina's swim and dive team has been working extremely
hard this year to outdo their already outstanding records. In the previous
yeat the women ended with a 9-1 record and the men finished third in
the Conference USA division.
"When I was a Freshman, I was at first very nervous about going
to a school that was so far away from home and a place where I knew
absolutely not a single person. This entire year has been my favorite
because there were so many practices, swim meets and nights were
everywhere I looked I was surrounded by my teammates, who were mote
of a family to me then I could ever have wished for. ThereTs a reason I
will always remember them.�
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A look at ECU's first home Track & Field meet since 2003
On Friday April 11th and Saturday April 12th 2014, East Carolina
University had its first home track and field meet to ever be
held at the ECU Track and Field Facility at the new Olympic
Sports Complex. This meet was the Bill Carson Invitational
(named after the late former East Carolina track and field head
coach), and included athletes from ECU, UNCC, UNCW, and
the University of South Carolina. Events included the pole
vault, the shot put, hammer/discus/javelin throws, long/high/
triple jumps, the 3000m steeple, 4x100m and 4x400m relays,
800m/1500m/3000m runs, 100m/110m/400m hurdles, and
the 100m/200m/400m/800m dash.
Cierra Grisson, freshman at ECU, competed in the
1500m and 3000m run. I run at least three miles everyday
unless ITm super busy; I really just like running for fun. I enjoy
being on a team because of all the bonding that goes on plus
it is something that I love. The hardest part is not getting
disappointed when you do not do as well as you wanted to or
you did not beat your time from the last run, because there is
always next time,� she said.
The East Carolina Pirates emerged victorious at the meet,
with both women and men coming in first place on Friday and
second place on Saturday. Altogether the Pirates won fourteen
events, set three school records, and a whopping twenty-two
player-personal records were set.
The following week, the Track and Field team travelled to
Charlotte, NC for the Charlotte 49er Classic. There, East Carolina
competed against UNCWTs Seahawks, App StateTs Mountaineers,
USCTs Spartans, and NC A&TTs Aggies. ECU had a total of five
first-place finishes. In addition to this, there were four Pirates who
were placed into the Top Ten of all-time.
Article By: Lauren Taylor
Photography By: Garrett Campbell
1. Freshman Olivia Slate settles into position before
the beginning of a distance event.
2. Sophomore Kyle Hefkin competes in the javelin
competition at ECUTs home meet.
3. Freshman Rodney Johnson competes during a
hurdling event at ECUTs home meet this season.
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Ending the season at 5-2, East Carolina UniversityTs Club Wrestling Team
had a very eventful year, and Greg Humphtey is proud to say that he was
apart of it. While accumulating pacers at multiple tournaments, they also
managed to have two of their teammates finish in the top six at conference.
By doing so, these guys were qualified to travel across the country for the = te |
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Humphrey says, This year we almost had an all American in myself, I was Be ee
a match away which hurt but taught me a lot.�
As a team these wrestlers practice five days a week, and on their
own they do personal workouts as well. Due to the strength and lung
capacity required to wrestle, Greg works out every morning by doing sulio
intensive training. He also regularly lifts weights and does core and leg
workouts. Greg says that his favorite part of wrestling is truly everything,
from the long practices to the tourneys and dual meets. But having our
home matches are the best especially when I have my teammatesT, family
and friends there as well as my own.�
There is no official tryout process for the team; anyone who is
passionate about wrestling and determined to grow is accepted. As of the ;
2013-2014 school year, there are two different options for being on the eo Bs Z
team: you can either be a full-time member and compete in tournaments 2
which means coming to most practices, or you can be a member and not
compete which means you just pay the required club dues and come and
go as you please. According to Greg, his team is constantly growing and
theyTre bringing in more and mote disciplined young athletic adults. He says,
If there is anyone who wants to compete or get back on the mat contact
us and we will give you all the information you need to know about the
summer plans as well as the next season.�
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The Softball team discovers the key to tackling
away games
The ECU softball program has taken a huge turn this season after
going 21-31 in the last year. Although this is only her second season,
head coach Beth Keylon-Randolph has big expectations for the team
this season and for years to come.
She just knows the game and she knows how to coach in any
situation,� said senior Jill Jelnick. We have all rallied around her game
plans and knowledge of the game to propel us to a lot of our wins,�
the starting outfielder added.
The lady Pirates posted a record well over .500 and mended
together a team that had great success on the road. Although having
struggle in away games during past season, the Lady Pirates aimed to
resolve that this year. The Lady Pirates shined in the Diamond 9 Citrus
il Classic, where they defeated Albany, Fairfield, and Delaware in front of
LH a packed crowd in Florida.
| All of our returning players knew the goals we wanted to
| achieve and what it would take for us to achieve them,� said Sarah
Christian, junior pitcher for the Pirates. We were all on the same page
and I think thatTs why we all clicked. Everyone understands that there
are team goals that we are trying to reach before any individual award,�
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The PiratesT traveled to St. Petersburg, Florida to participate in
the Beef ~OT BradyTs Bowl where ECU was matched up against
the Ohio Bobcats. The Pirates defeated the Bobcats, 37-20, after
dominating the game with a high-octane rushing attack.
The Pirates accumulated 281 rushing yards, compared to
OhioTs 107 yards rushing. The Pirates jumped to a 14-0 lead in the
first quarter. The second and third quarter were played tight, as
the Pirates held to a mere 3 points, when Ohio knotted the game
up at 17 going into the fourth quarter.
Coach McNeil does a great job in talking to us and getting
us pumped to play,� explained senior free satety Damon Magazu.
He pulled us together going into the fourth quarter and told us
to play every play like it is your last,T Magazu added.
This pump up speech came right before the Pirates erupted for
20 points in the fourth quarter, and were able to hold Ohio to
only three.
The PiratesT bowl win snapped a four-game losing streak
in postseason bowls. Vintavious Cooper was the star of the game
after rushing for his career best and Beef *OT BradyTs all-time
best 198 rushing yards. Cooper accounted for a 31-yard score
and another 22-yard touchdown with just less than two minutes
remaining in the game.
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Change is not always a bad thing, and for East CarolinaTs branding, an
update to the logo was long overdue. First designed in 1998, the new logo
debuted this school year is a fresh face-lift of sorts. The new logo has
changed in style, but is still undeniably recognizable as an emblem of Pirate
Nation and pride.
The logo was redesigned from the bearded Pirate HeadT to the
popular Skull and Crossbones.� The famous Pirate look will continue
to be associated with the ECU Athletic Hall of Fame, however the new
ptimary icon, word marks, and typography offers a new consistency and
presents an opportunity for East Carolina to gain a fresh national presence
through its placement and usage,� said Athletic Director Jeff Compher.
At the same time, I believe it also symbolizes our tradition by maintaining
classic elements from ECUTs storied history.�
As with any change, the transition was met with mixed emotion by
the student body. It looks like a kindergartner drew this in art class,� said
Senior Michael Scott. Students opposing the new logo drafted a petition,
and managed to gain over 3,000 signatures. I have been here for five years
and I am used to seeing the old logo. ThatTs how I know ITm in Pirate
Nation,� said Scott.
Other students welcomed the new logo. TI like the idea. It gives
us a fresh start since we ate switching to a new conference,� said senior
Micheal Rock. Instead of the old logo, this new logo is going to give us
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long before they attend ECU
Wearing the purple number five Chris Johnsons
number is a game day ritual for Pirate Justin
McDonald. Not just the jersey, but also the
purple tube socks, the Pirate basketball shorts,
and the gold bandana is all necessities for
McDonaldTs tailgating outfit.
My dad went to school here and he
always told me stories so it was my main choice
when choosing colleges,� explained Justin, the
junior from Lumberton, NC.
JustinTs dad took him to his first Pirate
football game when he was nine years old
and heTs had Pirate fever ever since. A look
into McDonaldTs apartment at Copper Beech
revealed that his room is a shrine dedicated to
Pirate nation. Flags on the walls, a Pirate football
paperweight, and a Picasso-sized picture of
Dowdy-Ficklen stadium are all belongings of
Justin.
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them,� said McDonald. I do take the time to
keep up with all other sports though, and even
follow a few of the athletes on twitter,� Justin
thrillingly commented.
With all of the time spent cheering and
rooting for the Pirates of ECU, Justin really had
to think about what his favorite sport memory
was. The one that stood out most to him was
when the football team defeated NC State
in an ovettime battle in 2010. Another one
McDonald explained was Akeem RichmondTs
game-winning basket in the CIT championship
oame.
T'll be a Pirate for life and will always
come back after I graduate,� said Justin. I even
hope my kids decide to come here one day to
continue the legacy!�
Article By: Will Farrar
Photography By: Meredith Baker
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East Carolina University takes pride in its athletic teams, both
at the varsity and club level. It is the club level however, which
allows more students to participate and demonstrate their
talents on the field, on the court, in the pool, in the rink,
and sometimes even off the road. Many of the club sports
2 ~compete at the national level, and some groups, like Club
Cheer and Club Baseball have won national titles in recent
years. Without these 30-plus sports, ECU would not have
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Fast Carolina University has always been successful in terms of baseball, no matter
if itTs the ECU baseball team or the ECU club baseball team. Lately, the club
baseball team has been on a roll. So far this season, the club baseball team is 15-4
with wins coming against teams like Clemson and Maryland. They are in second
place out of all the college club baseball teams behind Texas A&M who has a
record of 16-3.
Seth Feldbaum, who is the starting center fielder, has been on the team
since his freshman year in 2010, I was going to try out for the baseball team here,
but I would have had to wait to play,� he said. With me playing for the club team,
I'd be able to play right away.� The club baseball team is a favorite when it comes
to them making it into the playoffs but they just quite canTt get over that hump,
Yeah, the past couple of seasons arenTt where we wanted to finish, but this year
will be different,T Feldbaum said.
The last time the club baseball team won the Club Baseball World Series
was the 2010-2011 season, That was perhaps the most fun I have had on a baseball
team in recent memory, we seemed like we could not be stopped,� Feldbaum said.
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Originating in the United Kingdom in the 1800s, Rugby as become an intense
and fast-paced game, and itTs made its way over to the US over the years. ItTs a
sport that is a combination of soccer and football. Only backwards passes or
lateral passes (side to side) are permissible in the game. If a player is confronted
or tackled, the game play does not stop, this happens often.
The object of the game is to run down field, throw and /ot kick the ball
along the way, and eventually shoot and try to score through what looks like a
field goal. With five years of rugby experience, ECU MenTs Club Rugby Team
President Nick Hills says, Most people just know that we run a lot and hit each
other all the time.�
In addition to weekly scrimmages (practice matches that do no affect
the teamTs seasonal record), the Rugby Team gets together three times a week
for practice. During practice the guys take part in tackling drills as well as
conditioning, which is vital in the upkeep and enhancement of stamina and
endurance. The players also work on particular skills that they may want to learn
or improve.
To compete and show off their hard work, the guys go to Fifteens
which ate matches with the usual fifteen players on each team, and they also go
to Sevens which are shorter-lasting matches consisting of only seven players on
each team. These tournaments are throughout the year and then the National
Rugby Tournament is in the fall. Becoming a member of East CarolinaTs MenTs
Rugby Team is not difficult as the only qualifications are a passion and love for
the sport. We have no tryouts, so heart and dedication will get you a starting
spot on the team,� says Nick. Playing rugby is a great way to stay physically active,
meet new people, and most of all have fun.
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There is a slight controversy over the sport of boxing. Many say it is violent and at
dangerous, while others reply that it is a beautiful art form. Despite this, since :
2009, East Carolina UniversityTs boxing team has been a fun and competitive as
club organization.
The team is divided into two separate groups, a competition team and
a recreational team. During the season, members practice five days a week for
about two hours. They engage in conditioning, technique, skill drills, and partner
training. The competition team has travelled to matches in Georgetown, MD,
Miami, FL, Richmond, VA. In addition to this, the team sent two members to
Ireland to compete.
Kelsey Reinhart, President, says, Boxing can be very difficult, it is
demanding both physically and mentally. During those few minutes during a
fight, a fighter must give it their all in order to win, and they must assess each
move they make and those that their competitors make.� The boxing team
competes against different schools from all over the state. They have to be
invited by that school to fight one another in similar weight classes.
To be a great boxer, self-discipline, endurance, and high mental capacity
are vital. The greatest challenge is combining all of these elements, and because
of this, boxing is often referred to as the sweet science.� In 1813, Pierce Egan,
who was a British journalist and sportswriter, coined the term. He wrote five
volumes of boxing articles called Boxiana, in which he referred to the sport of
boxing by using the phrase, the sweet science of bruising.�
To students who are interested in joining the Club Boxing Team, you
are very much encouraged. Kelsey says, No experience is required, we will
teach you what you need to knov, it is a great cardio workout and a great way
to meet new people. We are involved in the community and the university with
volunteering and as well as many other things and events.�
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Do you enjoy swimming and competing in regional and national swim meets?
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iil | Student Rec Center on campus, the club swim team gets together five days a week
| | for practices. Depending on the day, each practice consists of all the members
| swimming roughly 3000 to 4000 yards.
Throughout the season, the club swim team attended a total of six regular
swim meets in which they travelled to schools such as the University of Tennessee,
the University of Clemson, and North Carolina State University. At each meet, the
team placed in the top three.
Near the end of the season the team travelled to the University of Georgia
Tech for the East Coast Collegiate Nationals Swim Meet. Nationals are a three-
day affair that included preliminaries and finals. There were over sixty schools in
attendance, with more than 1400 swimmers participating. Compared to ancient
times, swimmers nowadays have a much greater variety of swim strokes such as the
| butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. There are also relay events which
involve four swimmers to swim the same stroke at least two laps each; there is also
|| the IM event which is when one swimmer does a lap of each stroke.
| The four stroke styles did not officially become the standard set until the
last century. Club Swim President Erin Mahoney says, I got hooked into swimming
| more from the enjoyment of being a part of a team, seeing my friends everyday,
Mit and the love of the competition of the sport.� As they ate always looking for new
] members, the club swim team encourages swimmers of all skills levels to join,
| whether for recreation or competition.
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Founded by Tyler Boruff, President, and Dive Safety Officer Daniel Meyer in 2012,
the ECU Scuba Club is one of the newest club sports on campus. The initial goal
was to create a place where students, faculty, and staff divers would feel welcome
and comfortable while sharing a passion for diving, The Scuba Club is an
adventurous sport, so there are no practices or competitions; however the club
does meet two to three times a month to catch up with one another and stay in
the loop. Although there are no skill level-based requirements, it 1s asked that one
be certified in diving prior to becoming a member of the club.
East Carolina offers a three-hour Basic Scuba course, in which students
ate taught the basic knowledge of diving. The scuba club takes diving trips to
Motehead, Wilmington, the Outer Banks, as well as Fantasy Lake Scuba Park near
Raleigh. Vice President Erika Khalil, says, We take trips on weekends throughout
the whole school year and the summer. The dives are a perfect break from school,
work, and stress; itTs a perfect way to end one week and begin another.�
This past year, the scuba club took part in a speaker series where they had
professionals in the diving industry come to ECU and speak. At these seminars,
the divers learned about spear fishing, kayak diving, and underwater archaeology.
They also participate in many local events such as Relay For Life and other campus
activities. The ECU Scuba Club can be contacted at scuba-club@ecu.edu, and as
they say... See you underwater!
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After studying four years of Journalism and English at East Carolina University,
senior Chase Kroll is ready to walk across the stage and graduate. As a freshman,
Chase began working for The East Carolinian as a Sports Writer; on the weekends
he would attend games/events and interview athletes. By his junior year Chase was
moved up to Sports Editor, and as a senior he was promoted to Editor-in-Chief.
He says, I led my awesome staff as we put out a paper twice a week all year. The
paper is completely student-run, so we are free to make decisions based off of
what we feel is important, and it was my job to make sure that we got it right for
the sake of our audience, ECU college students.� Chase is also heavily involved
in Greek life; he is on the Executive Board of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
During his two years on the Exec. Board, ATO received the Top Chapter Award
here at East Carolina. When he is not busy with classes, the East Carolinian, and his
fraternity, Chase spends his time counseling at a diabetes camp up in Pennsylvania.
At the age of nine, Chase was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes, so he ts able to
relate and connect with his campers. He attended this camp himself when he was
younger, and he has spent the last four years counseling 8-10 year olds. He says,
This year I am ttaining to be a head counselor, which is in charge of the entire
camp. Being aT Type One Diabetic... I donTt see it as a challenge really. I see it as a
way to keep myself educated and on top of my physical health. Since I have lived
with it for so long, it just feels like a part of everyday life.� During his time here at
ECU, Chase landed multiple internships. He has interned with InsideECUSports.
com and Purple! Magazine. In addition, he spent last summer in New York City
interning for Major League Baseball as a publisher. While with MLB he worked
the All-Star Game. His story was published in the official World Series Program.
As far as personal goals are concerned, Chase strives to work as a reporter / editor
for either a sports or menTs fitness magazine, as well as write a book or a TV script.
He would also like to one day pursue creative writing and learn to play the piano.
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While most students are busy registering for the fall semester,
seniors of ECU ate left to think about the near future. As one
degree wraps up, is another one beginning? Or perhaps an
internship in your field of study? Planning for post-graduation
can be a very stressful experience, as students are faced with the
realization that four years of preparation have led to a moment of
utter confusion. What to do with the past eight, or so, semesters of
undergraduate studies? Business management major and artminor,
Allison Zaucha, however, has set herself up quite nicely. Zaucha
is a self-taught photographer who has climbed the ranks from
Photographer to Photo Editor at The East Carolinian. Years of
bi-weekly deadlines, extensive editing, and demanding coursework
has yielded its reward. Zaucha will be working as assistant and
second photographer to new and upcoming wedding and portrait
photographer, Juliana Laury, in Philadelphia. Simultaneously,
Zaucha plans to intern at Art & Motion in New York City, a
commute she will make 3 days a week, to further develop her
passion. In regards to how she will benefit from her internship,
Zaucha says, This agency is small so I will be able to learn the
entire process from start to finish on how to best represent artists
nationally. I hope that the skills I will learn will help be better
promote myself as an artist and photographer in the future.�
Originally, Zaucha aspired to work for a non-profit organization
after graduation, driven by her devotions to help others. Four years
later, Zaucha is ecstatic to have found an interrelated career that
blends her passion for service and art. The ECU senior explains,
Through photography I hope to enter different cultures and
portray other peoplesT stories through their perspective.� In five
years, Zaucha plans to have lived in big cities like NYC and San
Francisco, as an established editorial photographer with displays in
international galleries. Refusing to leave learning behind, Zaucha
also hopes to learn more about film and digital work.
Article By: Ryan Carter-Stanley
Photography Courtesy of Allison Zaucha
All photographs are from Allison
Zaucha's personal work.
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i. Graduating this spring, senior Brian Jolly has spent his last four years at East
Carolina University. Aspiring to enter into the field of writing and publishing,
Brian majored in English with a minor in Communication. Of the numerous
memorable moments that Brian had, there were a few that especially stuck out.
During his first years at ECU, Brian had trouble figuring out what he
wanted to study and pinpointing exactly what he wanted to do in the future.
He ended up changing his major twice, ultimately choosing English. Although
this pushed him back a year in graduating, Brian enjoyed the process and it
gave him a clear understanding of where he wanted to go. Being a part of the
organization for four years, Brian has many memories of working with his peers
at ECU Ambassadors. In addition to this, he also had the opportunity to work
in Coral Gables as a Public Relations Intern last summet.
As a freshman, Brian attended his first football game and he says, The
game was memorable because I was able to enjoy the experience with my new
friends while having an amazing time seeing the Pirates play some football.�
Out of all of the classes that Brian took while at East Carolina, there were two
that were his favorite. He took American Folklore with Dr. Kitta; Brian loved
this course because his professor kept the class going and made the subject
interesting.� The other most memorable course for him was British Literature
with Dr. Sidhu; Brian says, She was the first professor to challenge me to do
better in a class instead of just sliding by.�
Like all of the graduates, Brian has learned many things during his time
at ECU and from this he says, Be involved and surround yourself with different
eroups of friends, you donTt want to always be surrounded by the same people
because it doesnTt give you the opportunity to grow. Meeting new people gives
you the chance for new experiences and networking.� After graduation Brian is
proud to say that he will immediately begin working and gaining experience in
is field in Miami.
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In August, the summer has almost come to an end, and in
order to get its students back into Pirate Pride, East Carolina
University had its grand Pirate Palooza to get the school year
started with great force. ECUTs Pirate Palooza has taken place
for 13 years, and each year gets better and better! This year,
Pirate Palooza was held at the Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on
August 19, 2013, and although the weather wasnTt its best, the
evening was still filled with food, music, and great prizes! In
addition, there were games to play to get friendly interaction
going between students. Freshman Business Management
major Devan Herron attended last yearTs Pirate Palooza. I
thought Pirate Palooza was a wonderful event that allowed
freshmen to really experience Pirate Pride!�
Once students are getting adjusted to
life in the ECU community, parents are
able to join their children in a fun-filled
weekend on campus. Family Weekend
was on September 13-15th of the fall
semester, and plenty of activities were
planned for a great relative weekend. On
Friday, families enjoyed Freeboot Friday,
movies, and bowling leading up to the big
football game on the following Saturday.
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of Halloween. In fact, such dedication is shown
through the activities done through Halloweek.
Last year, Halloweek consisted of movies, costume
contests, haunted house, and other events that
eventually led up to Midnight Madness. Midnight
Madness was held on October 31st from 10 PM-2
AM at Dowdy Ficklen Stadium. Junior Apparel
Design Neha Dodia worked at the Midnight Madness
on Halloween. It was the first time it was held in
Dowdy-Ficklen stadium, and I had a blast. I believe
the turn-out was creat!�
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In November, ECU celebrated its annual
Homecoming, Last yeatTs theme as Shipwrecked
in Pirate Nation,T and ECU had plenty of events
to attend. Homecoming was November 3-9th, and
some of the major events consisted of the concert
starring J. Cole, the parade, and the big football game
against Tulsa. During Homecoming, purple and gold
pride is at its highest as students went above and
beyond the show their spirit. Senior Finance major
Timothy Schwan was the 2013 Homecoming King.
Being named ECUTs 2013 Homecoming King is a
tremendous honor and a fantastic experience. Being
out on the field looking up at the scoreboard and
hearing the announcer say my name is a moment dt
will cherish forever.�
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team was still working full time in St.
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honor. In the end, ECU won the game
with a final score of 37 to 20. Sophomore
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| To enjoy the cold weather to an even greater extreme, ECU
indulged in the annual Polar Bear Plunge on January 23, 2013.
All that is ever needed at ECUTs plunge is a towel and a good
spirit. This event has been going on for 17 years and each
year, students are willing to jump in freezing water for thrilling
fun. Polar Bear Plunge took place at the Student Recreation
Center where anyone can partake and make chilling memories.
Freshman Theatre major Hannah Johnston participated in the
Polar Bear Plunge. It was really cold; as soon as I got in, I
hopped right out! I hate the cold, but I wanted the free t-shirt;
it was cute because it had a polar bear on it.�
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In February, ECU experienced a few snow days on campus.
Snow in North Carolina is quite rare, so when it happens,
ECU students take every opportunity to enjoy its beauty.
Because some classes ended up being cancelled because
of the weather, students were able to play in the snow and
even go sledding with friends. The snow was a great way
for students to get a break and have fun at the same time!
Senior Elementary Education major Jenny Hodgin was very
erateful for the snow. I was excited there was snow because
[ made snow cream! Unfortunately, I hated making up the
missed work because of the snow, but the snow was amazing
and I enjoyed sleeping in.�
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In March, most college students are excited about
Spring Break and being with friends and family.
However, for those who do not have special plans,
ECU offers Alternative Spring Breaks. Alternative
Spring Breaks are offered through different programs
on campus and this spring, all of the trips traveled to
help others with their service. Most of the adventures
lasted for one week, and students who took part were
really able to make a difference. Sophomore Biology
major Robyn Alston went to Atlanta, Georgia for her
alternative spring break. The Alternative Spring Break
Trip to Atlanta, Georgia was an awesome experience
that opened my eyes to so many new things and
allowed me to meet people from all walks of life. It
gave me the confidence to want to make a difference
in my own community at home and inspire others to
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with the annual Barefoot on the Mall Celebration.
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| As another school year comes to a close, East Carolina University can
| proudly boast of its 3800 new graduates, expanding programs, and
a student body that continues to excel academucally, shine athletically,
and flourish with each passing semester. The 2013-14 academic year
brought a phenomenal football season, the addition of many new student
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Carolina. Volume 75 of Buccaneer was assembled by
Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline, Missouri.
Cary Ralston is our Walsworth representative. The theme
of the 2013 yearbook ts Loyal & Bold.�
| | | The press run was 1000 full-color books. The book consists
of 312 color pages. The graphic designers created the book
on Macs using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Illustrator, and Microsoft Word. The book is Smyth bound.
The paper is #100 matte paper. Copy is typed in Garamond,
iy Century Gothic, and Desryl. All submissions were made
4 online and pictures were taken with Nikon D40s and D50s.
The covet was created by Cameron Blackmon.
} fi | The Buccaneer Staff would like to thank those that helped
i | us to create the 2013 yearbook. Thank you to Cary Ralston
| ii | and Jill Luckert for being patient and answering the many
mi) | questions we had throughout the making of this book. Thank
you to John Harvey, Chris Stansbury, Charles Twardy, and
the rest of the ECU Student Media Board for supporting
Buccaneer and making production possible. Thank you to
Yvonne Moye for helping us keep everything organized. And
last, but certainly not least, a huge thank you to our advisor,
Terrence Dove, for his dedication, support, kindness, and
invaluable knowledge. This book would not have been
possible without him!
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Abdo, Mohammed 262
Abott, Alexis 120
Abraham, Munazza 42
Abrams, Kelly 262
Adams, Caitlin 11
Adams, Satah 13
Affleck, Barbara 262
Aguirre, Vannesa 262
Ajmera, Ajay 146
Ajmera, Arun 161
Alcorn, Casey 239
Allen, Brittany 6
Allen, Charles 154, 155
Almonte-Florimon, Jorge 16, 17, 26
Alston, Kendra 262
Alston, Robyn 280
Amin, Aenia Saad 166
Anderson, Fatima 26
Arey, Alex 124
Arge, Caitlyn 130
Ariel, Erica Heer 114
Arreola, Jenette 104
Acthug, Kate 13
Atkinson, Gabrielle 262
Atta, Maidah 117, 262
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Bailey, Tyler 39
Baker, Meredith 23, 193, 195, 210, 215, 217
Ballance, Traci 262
Ballard, R Summer 27
Ballard, Summer 37
Banks, Carson 51
Banks, Victoria 124
Barbee, Jessica 262
Barber, Caption Scott 178
Barber, Mariah 42, 43
Barber, Scott 145, 179, 234
Barber, Scott Michael 145, 179, 234
Barger, Devin 132
Barnes-Smith, Johnathan 262
Baron, Saundra 224
Barrett, Brooks 35
Bateman, Christopher 124
Batts, Elani 102
Beamer, Hannah 193, 195, 197, 198, 209, 217
Beatty, Cherese 262
Becker, Leanna 262
Beech, Copper 245
Benson-Caldwell, Briana 262
Best, OTShae 262
Bigirande, Wilhelm 262
Black, Edwina 262
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Blake, Torre 205
Blatz, Stephanie 81
Blount, Frances 262
Bost, Catherine 263
Bosun, Adam Griffin 114
Bouford, Aj 81
Bounce, Timberland 39
Bounds, Brittany 263
Bowden, Brittany 130
Bowden, Jamitress 26, 263
Branch, Steven 102, 172, 263
Brandau, Amber 263
Braswell, Kady 6, 9
Braxton, Kerby 263
Britt, Keleigh 217
Broadway, Teseanah 265
Brooks, Aaron 210
Broome, David 72
Brown, Jaimar 114
Brown, LaShonda 263
Brown, Taylor 26, 39
Browning, Dylan 236
Bulla, Emery 81
Bullock, Jonathan 263
-Bunims, Cartie 107
Burgess, Kirstin 206
Burke, Samantha 108
Burke, Sarah 3, 47, 56, 86, 91, 93, 94, 171
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Byrum, Melissa 263
Bythell, Kaylee 263
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Caldwell, Adam 25
Campbell, Garrett 182, 186, 190, 209, 237, 238
Campbell, Matthew 38, 39
Capri, Ali 79
Carden, Shane 186
Carter, Courtney 132
Carter, Michael 37
Carter-Stanley, Ryan 11, 14, 21, 23, 25, 29, 31, 40, 53, 54, 59, 62,
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Casey, Jasmine 263
Cass, Elainie 108
Cassiano, Moran 124
Caudell, Ethan 168
Causey, Whitney 27
Chan, Jenna 61
| Chrisholm, Brenna 263
Christian, Josy 114
Christian, Sarah 238
Clark, Nicole 124
Class, Byron Nickens 182
Cline, Brather 200
Clothier, Kate 107
Cole, Catherine 263
Cole, Jermaine Lamarr 54
Coleman, Brittany 104
Cookie, Joseph Veale 114
Cooper, Vintavious 241
Corbett, Nicole 263
Cormicle, Donald 263
Cort, Nicole 120
Crane, Andrew 141
Crisostomo, Diane 264
Crocker, Travis 264
Croskery, Thomas 264
Crossley, John 200
Cruz, John 26
Culhane, Becca 81
Cullipher, Bridgette 70, 71
Cutts, Amanda 264
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Daniel, Megan 100
Daniels, Kathleen 17
Daron, Caitlyn 264
Dayal, Sahil 168
DeBarber, Alexis 148
Debrow, Kadesha 264
Dequaine, Christopher 264
Devkota, Nemila 264
Dickens, Latisa 264
DiDomenico, Robert 59
Dixon, Davita 264
Donnenwirth, Rob 224, 225
Douglas, Rebecca 40
Douthett, Devon 219
Dowdy, Mary Ellen 182
Downer, Angela 264
Draughn, Christian 277
Draz, Cody 264
Dugger, Ryan 118
Dunn, Anna Maria 217
Dunnaville, Isaiah 130
Dye, Pat 182
Dyer, Cammie 94
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Eakins, Stan 102
Eaton, Victoria 79, 151
Echeverria, Courtney 264
Egan, Pierce 250
Ellison, Charita 264
Evans, Darius 264
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Farrar, William 226
Farrow, Jenni 59
Faulk, LaToya 264
Feimster, Winifred 264
Ficklen, James 182
Field, Bagwell 276
Figueroa, Erika 205
Fisher, Christina 265
Flanagan, Conor 39
Flores, Andromeda 265
Flowers, Sarah 265
Flythe, Jamison 265
Forbes, R Corey 27
Fortner, Renee 165
Fraley, Dr Todd 142, 143
Franklin, Nia 100
Franks, Kathryn 102
Frazier, Emily 265
Frazier, Kelley 6
Freeland, Hayes 81
Fuller, Ashley 265
Ful, Bena 237
Funsch, Brian 265
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Gann, Will 102
Garcia, Bristol 265
Gaston, Hyatt 230
Gates, Elizabeth 265
Gatlin, Tamara 27
Gbamele, Rose 265
Gemmell, Nicole 114
Gheen, Mary 113
Gilliam, Jessica 265
Gilmore, Brittney 45
Gloria, Amanda Higgins 114
Glover, Robert 108
Glynn, Susie Heitzer 215
Godwin, Billy 237
Godwin, Kelly 265
Gonzalez, Abraham 102
Gonzalez, Daniel 114
Goodall, Jane 31, 107
Grantham, Hannah 124
Gray, Dana 206
Gregory, Mary 265
Griffin, Shakeem 148
Griffin, William 265
Gupton, DaChelle 265
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Halbert, Brittani 13, 14, 16, 18, 21, 26, 32, 37, 38, 42, 49, 51, 53
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Hamby, Chris 111,129, 138, 145, 151, 174, 179, 234
Hamby, Christopher 141, 142, 175
Hamill, Dillon 107
Hamman, Samantha 79
Hammiel, Angela 265
Hammas, Victoria 120
Hance, Jason 168
Hansen, Bryan 176
Hardy, Adric 22
Hardy, Justin 186
Hardy, Megan 17
Hardy, Virginia 26, 27
Harper, Ryan 44
Harris, Asheley 81
Harris, Danielle 266
Harris, James 17
Harrison, Kali 68
Harrison, Mary 126, 127
Harrison, Rachel 266
Harrison, Terrill 266.
Harvey, Samantha 124
Haskins, Morgan 157
Hathcock, Morgan 266
Hawkins, Demetria 29
Haynes, Jonathan 266
Head, Alyssa 266
Hleere-MacLeod, Amber 56, 72, 102, 120, 127, 130, 135, 13a:
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Hefkin, Kyle 232
Hendon, Nick 40
Hermes, Austin 31
Herrmann, Diana 124
Herron, Devan 278
Hester, Mackenzie 150
Higginson, Anna 171
Hall, Amina 32, 113, 266
Hills, Mark 132
Hippert, Taylor 44
Hodegin, Jenny 280
Hiotimoam, lett 23:/
Hoffman, Lindsey 81
Holley, Aranda 266
Holley, Deboria 266
Holley, Miranda 266
Hollingsworth, Hannah 266
Holvoet, Miles 203
Hopkins, Jamie 266
House, Michael 134, 135
Howard, Corey 266
Hurst, Emily 266
Hurt, Laura 266
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li, Joseph Samuels 271
Ingles, Rocio 65
Intagliata, Gina 81.
J
Jackson, Hillary 266
Jackson, Spencer 151
Jam, Space 72
James, Carly 75
James-Hinton, Tiyuana 266
Jarvis, Christina 267
Jarvis, Kellah 25
Jelnick, Jill 238, 267
Jenkins, Andrea 22
Jenkins, Ellian 95
Jenkins, Sean 72
Jewell, Jessica 114
Jewell, Mallory 267
Johnson, Ashley 267
Johnson, Casey 79
Johnson, Destiny 124
Johnson, Joseph 267
Johnson, LaTeisha 267
Johnson, Lole 9
Johnson, Matthew 58, 114
Johnson, Rodney 232
Johnsons, Chris 245
Johnston, Hannah 280
Jolly, Brian 261, 267
Jolly, Kristin 267
Jones, Colleen 267
Joseph, Marytza 49
Joyner, Danielle 79
Jr, Derek Burton 263
Jr, Lewis 68
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Kalik, Mitch 190, 200, 213, 223, 242, 248
Kay, Emily 267
Kazanski, Lawrence 39
Kester, Clay 213
Keylon-Randolph, Beth 238
Kile, Alexander 267
King, Denise 32
King, Haley 217
King, Leah 267
King, Michael 37
Knox, Brianna 45
Knuckles, Christopher 136
Kohlenhoeferg, Greg 120
Kott, Brooke 200
Krohn, Kimmie 267
Kroll, Chase 18, 257
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LaDuca, Nicole 206
Lane, Sarah /2
Langston, Ashlee 51
Lassiter, Ashiana 17
Lassiter, Kristin 267
Latoni, Andrew 267
Laury, Juliana 259
Lawless, Taylor 267
Leary, Tiffany 267
Lebo, Coach Jeff 228
Lee, Brittney 268
Lee, Chris. 2/
Lee, Dan 200
Lee, Ellen 18, 32, 42, 49, 61, 66, 72
Lee, Jason 65
Lennon, Sherdilia 268
Levison, Erica 39
Levison, Lauren 39
Lewis, David 268
Linz, Elaina 66
Lisson, Sarah 157
Lister, Patrick 268
Lockhart, Micah 25
Long, Andres 120
Long, Ashonti 268
Long, Mackenzie 16, 17
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Love, James 268
Lumbard, Dirk 114
Luna, JoAnna 268
Lutz, Jenna 268
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Maayah, Murad 268
MacDonald, John 141
Madison, James 237
Magazu, Damon 190, 241
Mahar, Thomas 268
Malisse, Chris 39
Martin, Jordan 268
Martinez, Johnny 42
McCollum, Annie 65
McDonald, Pirate Justin 245
McDougle, Jonathan 27, 29, 182, 188, 203, 205, 206, 228
McGee, Elizabeth 159
McGinty, Patrick 27
McGinty, R Patrick 27
McGowan, Teresa 268
McKinzie, Ben 268
McNeil, Ruffin 186
McNeill, Head Coach Ruffin 240
McNeill, Ruffin 38
McRae, Rochelle 268
Meade, Alesha 268
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Meares, Kendra 268
Medlin, Bliss 268
Medlin, Greg 105
Meintzer, Alec 278
Middleton, Allyson 269
Milavec, Jenna 217
Miller, Ashleigh 269
Miller, Chase 200
Miller, Kelly 81
Miller, Lexi 209
Miller, Sydney 16, 17
Mills, Meghan 269
Mitanda, Amber Sweet 114
Modzik, Adrian 68, 175
Molhan, Sue 68
Molitor, Ali 217
Momentum 237
Montoe, Eliza 42
Montford-Brown, Kits 25
Moran, Sarah 269, 276
Morgan, Katie Earle Owen 175
Morgan, Laura 269
Morgan, Lauren 102
Mortis, Jared 203
Motrow, Adam 200
Morton, Whitney 269
Mosakowski, Joshua 269
Mosby, Bria 269
Moua, Elley 269
Mouslamani, Talely J 136
Muirhead, Matthew 269
Mullins, Katie 167
Mullins, Maggie 100
Murphy, Erin 269
Murray, Jenna 60
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Napier, Corbin 213
Nasser, Taj-Addin 269
Navarto, Luis 124
Neeland, Kaitlin 269
Nelson, Robert 13, 269
Nettles, Clayton 11
Neuyen, Stephanie 167
Nicholson, Dashawn 269
Nigro, Ross 203
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Nuckolls, China 269
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| Oakley, Elizabeth 175
Oates, Britney 72
Odorico, Valerie 81
Oliveto, Danielle 270
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Ospina, Jenny 65
OTConnell, Natalie 269
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Padgett, Kayla 200
Parker, Amber 270
Parsons, Chrissie 270
Parsons, Junris 270
Passmore, Brooke 81
Patel, Hiralben 270
Payne, Jada 226
Pendergrass, Maggie 81
Perez, Jaime 270
Perkinson, Dalton 136
Peters, Kiana 135
Pham, Mimi 270
Phantam, Victoria 270
Phillips, Anna 79
Pierce, Ashley 270
Pierre, William Saint 17
Plummer, Kendall 23
Plyler, Melinda 65
Posey, Ratven 270
Potter, Jenna 27
Powell, Clarine 114
Powell, Precious 270
Powell, Tiara 270
Pribble, Abbie 217
Pribble, Abigail 217
Pusey, Kiara 172
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Quarles, Shenoriah 42, 54, 270
Quinlan, Kenny 74, 75
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Raines, Janice 270
Raper, Dana 270
Raspino, Natalie 100, 102, 113, 114, 117, 118, 122, 130, 148,
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Ray, Taylor 68
Raynor, Bradford 173
Ready, Caroline 18, 270
Rebaza, Ariana 270
Redmond, Phil 72
Redon, Kaylee 200
Reinhart, Kelsey 250
Richards, Caroline 271
Richmond, Akeem 228, 245
Riddick, Kristen 271
Roach, Kirsten 27
Roakes, Tripp 193
Robbs, Katherine 130
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Roberts, Gene 114
Roberts-Campbell, Paris 228
Robertson, Autumn 31
Robinson, Antonio 228
Robinson, Chanon 271
Rock, Micheal 242
Romero, Daniel 138
Romero, Michael 139
Rooprati, Raj 53, 64
Rosario, Connor 271
Ross, Raven 27
Ross, Sandii 144
Royal, Shemina 271
Rulifson, Roger 31
Rumble, Blake 17
Runyan, Tim 168
Sabb, Hannah 14
Sales, Di-isenth 129
Saneholtz, Marissa 124
Santiago, Willie 113
Savant, Victouta 122, 132, 173, 1/6
Sawyer, Debbie 62, 63
Scarborough, Matt 23
Schinasi, Professor Michael 151
Schwan, Tim 35
Schwan, Timothy 278
scott, Alexis 271
Scott, Michael 242
Sears, Alyssa 271
Sebastian, San 141
Seechan, Bryan 65
Sellers, Samantha 164
Sexton, Matthew 271
Seymour, Edna 271
Shah, Kushbu 130
Shalroy, Meredith 130
Shaw, David 39
Shelor, Rose 150
Shrewsbury, Charly 81
Skaug, Nicoline 198
Sikitk, ulelaiva 27 1
Slate, Olivia 232
Sledge, Benjamin 113
Smith, Anna 44
Smith, Brittany 271
Smith, Matthew 271
Smith, Natalie 129
Smith, Rebecca 223
Smith, Tiffany 271
Smith, Will 49
Soos, Kelli 157
Spell, Adrian 271
Spells, Ashley 271
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Spranza, Angela 271
Stanley, Ryan 64, 70
Stanley, Ryan Carter 44
Staves, Breama 272
Stepney, Tray Shawn 72
Stewart, Geena 272
Strange, Mallory 217
Subash, Jacob 161
Sullivan, Alexis 215
Sweeney, Brooke 107
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Tamson, Jordan 272
Tanik, Melis 207
Taplin, Katrina 272
Taunton, Jordan 102
Taplor, joy 79, 157
Taylor, Lauren 35, 213,299, 232, 249, 250,257,200
Taylor, Mary 272
Taylor, Payge 193
Tcherkezian, Kathleen 272
Teague, Sydney 200
Tecle, Abel 200
Thomas, David 102 -
Thomas, Kadeem 272
Thompson, Tiffany 272
Tilley, Jennifer 272
Tilton, Morgan 127
Torbett, Julie 205
Toro, Diana 64
Toro, R Michelle 27
Traish, Jackie 100, 113
Triplett, Kelly 81
Trofimov, Serghei 272
Truehill, Melvennia 272
Tucker, Adam 37
Turmelle, Juliette 272
Twiford, Kayla 9
Twisdale, Patrick 11
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University, Campbell 237
Urwick, Aubrey 272
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Valle, Chelsea Del 81
Valle, Kimberly 65
Vang, Adam 65
Vang, Christina 272
Varner, Harold 197
Vaughn, Candice 68
Velappan, Keerthana 64, 65
Vincent, Jakara 272
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Vincent, Jasmine 272
Vinson, Brittany 130
Vliegen, Joran 202
Vunk, Jessica 272
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Wagaman, Shaye 273
Walker, Jim 100
Wallen, Daniel 273
Walton, Kelly 273
Watasitthinon, Siri 124
Warren, Nikolai Haugstveit 138
Wartick, Morgan 273
Waterfield, Kelsey 17/5
Watford, Blaire 273
Watson, Kelly 273
Watts, Lanwen 275
Weimer, MaryEllen 142
Wells, Emma 217
Wendt, Christopher 164
Westphal, Lindsey 70, 273
Wheeler, iavlee 21, 27, 3?
Whitaker, Allison 124
White, Caleb 228
Wilkins, Shana 273
Williams, Alexis 124
Williams, Clark 273
Williams, Dashida 273
Williams, Mackenzie 195
Williams, Maya 42
Williams, Prince 228
Williamson, John 273
Wilson, Esther 273
Wilson, Russell 190
Winter, Brett 25
Wintons, Jada 27
Wolfe, Lexie 59, 114
Wolte, Fanny 198
Wood, Raven 9, 40, 47, 56
Woodard, Tevin 200
Woodlief, Megan 157
Wright, Kelly 114
Wright, Savannah 81
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Yang, Julie 65
Yarnall, Glenn 273
Yelverton, Jonathan 273
Yow, Allyson 273
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Zangati, Michael 228
Zanota, Lukas 16
Zaucha, Allison 259
Zelazny, Lauren 23
Ziehmn, Thompson 273
Zuacha, Allison 54
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