Dragon, Patricia The East Carolinian, June 11, 1997 East Carolina's student-run campus newspaper was first published in 1923 as the East Carolina Teachers College News (1923-1925). It has been re-named as The Teco Echo (1925, 1926-1952), East Carolinian (1952-1969), Fountainhead (1969-1979), and The East Carolinian (1969, 1979-present). It includes local, state, national, and international stories with a focus on campus events. UA50.05.06.02.1209 58711 1839 19970611 eng text newspapers East Carolina University Students East Carolina University Newspapers United States North Carolina Pitt County (N.C.) Greenville (N.C.) East Carolina University contributor http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ This item has been made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Researchers are responsible for using these materials in accordance with Title 17 of the United States Code and any other applicable statutes. If you are the creator or copyright holder of this item and would like it removed, please contact us at als_digitalcollections@ecu.edu. Student Newspaper Collection newspaper The East Carolinian tecaro UA50-05 University Archives The East Carolinian, June 11, 1997 East Carolina's student-run campus newspaper was first published in 1923 as the East Carolina Teachers College News (1923-1925). It has been re-named as The Teco Echo (1925, 1926-1952), East Carolinian (1952-1969), Fountainhead (1969-1979), and The East Carolinian (1969, 1979-present). It includes local, state, national, and international stories with a focus on campus events. East Carolina University--Students East Carolina University 19970611 Text newspapers J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University eng 58711 This item has been made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Researchers are responsible for using these materials in accordance with Title 17 of the United States Code and any other applicable statutes. If you are the creator or copyright holder of this item and would like it removed, please contact us at als_digitalcollections@ecu.edu. East Carolina University--Newspapers United States--North Carolina--Pitt County (N.C.)--Greenville (N.C.)
WEDNESDAY JUNE 11. 1997 EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY GREENVILLE. NORTH CAROLINA Several residents deny knowledge of discrimination Jacqueline d. Kellum ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Editor's Note: This is part two of an ongoing series on the suit brought against Player's Club. In contradiction to the recent suit brought against Players Club, alleging that the apart- ment complex had followed discriminatory practices in leasing their apartments, several residents at the complex say they have no knowledge of such practices. Emily Kiper has lived at the complex since last August and says that she has no proof of discrimination. "I've never heard anything or seen any- thing Kiper said. Her roommates agreed with her assess- ment of the situation, adding that Players Club obviously does rent to black applicants. "There are quite a few black people that live here Kiper said. Derrick Mangum, a black resident of the complex, said that the only examples of racial prejudice he knew of were committed by othet residents. "I haven't seen any myself, but I know of tenants that have committed racial slurs against other tenants. As far as the man- agement goes, though, I don't know of any prob- I e m s , Mangum said. Mangum gave examples of the inci- dents he had heard of, such as a friend being subject- ed to racial slurs and beat- en, or black residents who received "weird looks" from other residents while out playing on the basketball court. Mangum said that he himself had a good relationship with the management. "I'm pretty good friends with Melissa and Jolin Mangum said, referring to a manager and member of the office staff. The suit, which was filed on May 2. was brought by former property manager Joni Though a former employee of the apartment complex, located on Charles Blvd says the management discriminated in their leasing practices, residents say that is not the case. The only discrimination seems to come from other residents, tenants say. PHOTO BY MARGUERITE BENJAMIN Wynne and names John Barrett and Jeannie Northcutt, the owner and manager respective- ly of Players Club, as defendants. This suit alleges that numerous acts of racial discrimina- tion occurred at Players Club during the plain- tiff's employment there. The defendants have denied all charges and filed a counterclaim against the plaiiff. The case is set to be tried in Federal court later this vear. TIMBER Construction continues on in the lot behind Mendenhall Student Center. The lot was demolished along with all the trees in order for it to be expanded toward 10th street and the new main entrance near Joyner Library. PHOTO BY CRIS GAY00SH Meeting held to discuss additional funds to help improve parking JEFF GENTRY SAFETY NI TR NNSPOK T VI ION I S s I IS ST U'F �l I T I H A meeting was held Tuesday to discuss the possibility of an addirional 12,5 million being used to help improve parking on and around campus. Some of this money will lie borrowed from local lending institutions, while the rest of it is currently being held in reserve. This money will be used ro finish current projects, such at the parking lot behind Mendenhall, and to pave the freshman lot at the Allied Health Building. It will also lie used to pave the three Reade Sr. lots, as well as start a new parking lot where the old intramural fields are currently located. "This is such a big business, wc arc nor able ro pay for these projects solely with park- ing revenue said James Midgette. director of transportation services. The current proposal calls for Si,25 million to be borrowed from a bank. This proposal is similar to the one put forth and accepted to pave the bottom lots at Minges Coliseum a few years ago. "We actually have about half a million dol- lars more in reserve, but we do not feel com- fortable letting it dip below that for this pro- ject because ir is emergency money. We decid- ed to try and borrow the money to help keep student fees down said. I,aton Cetsinger, associate v ice chancellor of business affairs. .After the meeting today, the proposal for borrowing the additional SI.25 million musr lie submitted to both the Board of Trustees and the Board of Governors for approval, after which the university will send requests for proposals to various banks. The university- will then choose from which bank it wants to bor- row the money. According to Getsinger, the university plans to pay back the loan over a live year period in payments of around S321,000 wirh a 9 percent interest rate. This pav ment will come out of the revenue brought in from tines, fee and parking meters Parking and Traffic Services currently collects an aver- age of Si. 4-1.5 million a year in revenue, com- ing from fines, fees and meters, while operat- ing costs run at about $750,000 a vear. The new lots descried in the proposal will be designed more for security and conve- nience. They will have more blue-light phones, as well as more lighting. Midgette commented that he plans for all current park- ing lots to be touched up the meet the same quality that these new lots will have. WEDNESDAY lifestyle 4 Boy meets girl in Chasing Amy opinion3 Good neighbors don't sue sports6 First in a series of golf courses in our area the east Carolinian STUDENT PUBLICATION BLDG, GREENVILLE. NC 27858 across from Joyner library WEDNESDAY: sunny high 80 iow58 THURSDAY � sunny high 8? low BO phone 328 6366 newsroom 328-2000 advertising 328 6558 fax e-mail uuterecuum cis.ecu.edu War buddies come to convicted bomber's defense DENVER (AP) � Timothy McVeigh's fel- low (julf War fighters took the stand today in his bid to escape the death penalty, portray- ing the convicted Oklahoma City bomber as a compassionate "soldier's soldier Capt. Jesus Rodriguez, who commanded McVeigh at Fort Riley. Kan said there were a lot of problems at the base, but "Sgc. McVeigh was not one of them "He was an outstanding soldier Rodriguez said. "He did what he was told. He anticipated what had to be done, took pride in his work. He had a genuine care for how we looked in front of the company Vs a gunner on an armored fighting vehi- cle in the Persian (mil War. McVeigh quicklv learned rh.it "if you siav ilcrr. von .iv alive and was right on targer in firing on an enemy bunker. Rodriguez said. Another dulf War buddy. Bruce Williams, said McVeigh was "a great soldier" who kept high standards and took things seriouslv. "I just assumed he would go and do great things Williams said. When he heard that McVeigh was arresr- ed in the bombing, his reaction was "no, no way, couldn't be. I didn't see it. i didn't see it coming. He wasn't that kind of person The defense planned to call dozens of witnesses to trv to humanize McVeigh and explain the FBI's deadlv siege at Waco that fueled his rage against the government. SH BOMBER VS. 2 across the state Health groups want to see fine print in any tobacco deal WASHINGTON (AP) - The pending tobacco settlement could save lives, the American Cancer Society said Monday; but the group added it wont endorse a deal without reading the fine print to make sure it has adequate safeguards. Proponents of the deal were encouraged by the response from the public health communi- ty, whose support is considered vital for the settlement to be approved by Congress. Moore and attorneys general from four other states met with tobacco industry lawyers Monday to try to iron out the remaining sticking points in a settlement. Some 34 states have sued the tobacco industry to recover Medicaid money spent treating sick smokers. Moore is leading negotiations to settle those suits with a multibillion-dollar megadeal rhat would set national tobacco policy. Among other things, tobacco firms would undergo strict advertising curbs and have to reduce youth smoking or pay stiff fines. UNC-CH chancellor sells school as people's university CHAPEL HI LL (AP) - If Michael Hooker ever decides to run for political office, he should have campaigning down pat. The chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is doing everything but kissing babies in his marathon tour of the state's 100 counties. He is handing out pencils to school children, touring manufacturing plants, meeting farmers, going to NASCAR races and eating loads of barbecue. Hooker's trip is an effort to counter the arrogant image � "hubris he called it � that he noticed when he came to UNC-Chapel Hill as chancellor two years ago. He set out to restore the public's pride and feeling of ownership in the university. Hooker casts himself as public servant, always making a point that part of his salary � and that of the faculty � comes from the paycheck of the factory worker in Mars Hill and the farmer in Franklin County. His message of accountability has struck a chord with legislators and folks who tend to see UNC-CH as an elitist, monolithic institution. The ttek, which so far has hit 78 of the state's 100 counties, seems to be paying off. across the nation Government considers AIDS drugs as morning-after treatment ATLANTA (AP) - After a night of sex, a woman and her AlDS-infected husband take his drugs together. Anothet man turns to his doctor for pills after his condom breaks during a one-night stand with an infected partner. Some doctors are already prescribing such a morning-after treatment for people who fear they may have caught HIY after risky sex, health officials say. Now the government is mulling whether to give it the stamp of approval. The idea is to give the drugs for a month to stop the AIDS virus cold - if it has invaded the body. But there's no proof that it works, and some doctors fear a government endorsement will be a license for careless sex. AIDS experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are inviting doctors, state health officials and AIDS advocates to Atlanta in July to talk about the idea, and possibly make a recommendation, said Dr. Robert Janssen, director of the CDC's HIV-AIDS prevention divi- sion. Jurors learn of McVeigh's past - a model soldier, the class clown DENVER (.AP) - Tmothy McVeigh was a lanky class clown dubbed "chicken" by his high school classmates. He was a top-notch soldier who helped save a comrade's life and was saddened by begging Iraqi children. McVeigh was ail of those things before he blew up the Oklahoma City federal building, according to friends and Army colleagues. He was charming at times, a young man who admired fairness. He loved strawberry Pop-Tarts. Attorneys for the 29-year-old Gulf War veteran hope glimpses of McVeigh's less ominous past will spare him from execution for murder and conspiracy. He faces death or life in prison for the April 19, 1995, bombing that killed 168 people, the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. Testimony in the penalty phase was to resume yesterday. Jurors could begin deliberations as earlv as todav. around the world New TV network could give powerful Moscow mayor a boost MOSCOW (AP) - At a time when business tycoons have been buying up Russia's media, the newest television netwotk is owned by the city of Moscow and is seen as a major asset for the capital's powerful mayor. Center TV the new network that debuted Monday, has a broadcast range limited to Moscow and nearby towns. But its ditectors hope it will develop a national reach that can compete with the leading networks, state-controlled ORT and privately owed NTV Center TV chief Anatoly Lysenko said that the network will launch cable programming next month and expand broadcasts to several large Russian cities by September. The biggest beneficiary of the new netwotk could be Yuri Luzhkov, Moscow's dynamic mayor, who is seen as a potential presidential candidate in 2000. He's expected to be feature prominently in the network's news broadcasts. Luzhkov is wildly popular in the capital, winning 90 percent of the vote in last year's elec- tion. It's not clear what level of support, if any, he has outside Moscow. Many Russians who live outside the capital are resentful of power and wealth concentrated in Moscow. FINANCIAL AID Some of the cosmetic changes already completed on campus ' elude new sign- like this one in ftont of the Financial Aid Office This summer changes are scheduled for the older residence halls and some dining areas. PHDT0 BY PATRICK IRELAN T 2 Wednesday, Jamil, 1997 oners Domestic violence topic of lecture Dr. Peggy Goodman, an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the school, lectured on the topic "Social and Professional Challenges in the Fight Against Domestic Violence" on Monday, June 9. Goodman addressed domes- tic violence as a public health issue that is often unrecognized and unac- knowledged by society She pointed out stereotypes and other issues which impede recognition and intervention, as well as resources available in the community. The presentation was pan of the "Perspectives" series, which is sponsored by the medical school's Department of Medical Humanities and the Biocthics Center of University Medical Centet Legislators' School begins Saturday The Legislators' School for Youth Leadership Development begins Saturday on the campus of ECU. The first session runs through June 28 and is for junior high school students. The student participants are picked for their leadership potential. They will attend classes and participate in activi- ties designed to enhance leadership development. The school was created by the N.C. General Assembly and is under the direction of the Rural Education Institute in the School of Education. ECU study reveals rapid entrepreneurial growth across rural North Carolina Nearly 3,000 businesses in the state's rural areas have been identified as high-growth, innovative firms through ECU's North Carolina Entrepreneurial Rural Growth Study These firms, on average, are more 'han 10 years old with approximately 60 employees and revenues of $7.4 million (in 1995). As a group these firms are growing at an annual rate of 23 percent, with most growing at annual rates of more than 60 percent over the past five years, according to survey data. Incoming freshmen receive scholarships Nineteen incoming students have been awarded University Scholar Awards, which will pay $12,000 for four years of college study and is based on academic achievement and potential for leadership. They are: Alyson Hancock of Harker's Island, Mary Brinson of Arapahoe, Tina Register of Vanceboro, Kevin Fhthe of Conway, Marsha Harrell of Scotland Neck, Aaryn Jones of Greenville, Kylie Dotson of Williamston, Sara Singleton of Washington, Charlene Wilson of Reidsville, Natalie Garrison of Charlotte, Chandra Martin of Wadesboro, Amy Ptaskett of Wilmington, Michaela Brown and Andre Frederick of rayetteville, Andrea Cotey of Gokteboro, Kri3ty Smith of Seven Springs, Christopher Kornegay of Calypso, April Vestal of Clemmons and Metanie Hackworrh of Wat Point. Three students will receive the Chancellor's Scholarship, which will pay $20,000 over a four-year period and is considered the university's most pres- tigious. Those students are Tracy R. Miller of Winterville, Carol Elizabeth Overly of Arlington, Va. and Julianna Elizabeth Methven of Coming, N.Y Correction A picture accompanying the Timothy McVeigh ver- dict story in last week's TEC was misiabeled. TEC apologizes for the error. The caption should have read. 'Family members of victims of the Oklahoma bombing reect to the .ver- dict. McVeigh was found guilty on all charges. Sentencing began last week Mom's Kitchen away from home "We serve a fullbreakfast and lunch menu Mm7ri. A'about out frequent (Diner Cad �We're smalt in site but big on service oil eheod w'H heve your IwotHea r�dy to go. 757-1716 � 300 Evans Street � 757-1716 ELTORO Jtort WtlWH mmfm Ir-rxm Special 2800 E. 10th St Eutgate Shopping Center Acton From Highway Patrol Behind Stain Glass Mon. -Frl. H Walk-ins Anytime 752-J318 Say PIRATES & Get Hair Cut for $7 Eventime Regular $10 S7. Haircut PlftATE Wednesdny, June I I th tune inroWZMB 9 1.3 foi Pirate Tn 11 Interviewing ECU's rugby team TAJEK V Covering topics on recruiting, joining, and rules iWS The East Carolinian Bomber continued from page 1 By the end of the week, the same jury that convicred McVfeigh in the April 19, 1995, blast that killed 168 people is expected to begin deliberating whether he should die by injection or be sen- tenced to life in prison. Howard Thompson, now a New York City parking attendant, said he served with McVeigh and found him to be someone who was out- spoken about current events, but never forced his views on others. "He was a soldier's soldier Thompson said. Thompson said he once went to McVeigh with problems he was having with an officer, and McVeigh advised him to try and work them out while appealing to a higher authority. "I guess he doesn't like to see a person being oppressed Thompson said. McVeigh smiled as his former Army comrades testified on his behalf. He appeared to have received a new haircut cropped very short on the sides. William Dilly, a prison guard from Barnsviile, Ohio, said he also served with McVeigh and believed him to be "probably the best sol- dier" in his company. Dilly said McVeigh had a camera with him, and took pictures of dead Iraqis on the battlefield. "Him and Rodriguez were the only ones that got any pictures of any dead Iraqis Dilly said. Later, Vicki Hodge, who grew up with McVeigh in Fendleton, N.Y, said she considered him her "second brother" and described him as "a clown, always a happy person In ninth grade, he was gangly, and was known as "Chicken McVeigh" a reference to Chicken Nuggets. It was later shortened to "Chicken She said when other people tried to bother his friends, McVeigh tied their bicycles in the trees. As a teen-ager, McVeigh became interested in guns. "My dad is interested in guns too she said. "It's a natural thing She said he often talked about gun control and in 1989 wrote a let- ter to the editor on the subject. "I think one of his biggest argu- ments was it's not the gun that kills the people, it's the person who pulls the trigger she said. The defense later intends to call McVeigh's father, William McVeigh, to discuss how his son always considered himself an underachiever. Other witnesses were expected to include former teachers and experts on Waco. McVeigh's lawyers acknowledge he believed the government mur- dered women and children at Waco, and was thus a threat to ail. To help them understand more about McVeigh, the defense has promised to put jurors in his boots, to read to them from the pages of his favorite magazine, Soldier of Fortune, and show them video- tapes that validated his fear that something terrible happened at Waco. The defense is trying to counter 2 12 days of emotional testimony by bombing survivors, rescuers and victims' relatives who took the stand in the prosecution's bid to make McVeigh pay with his life. Some jurors wept as the witnesses spoke of their lost loved ones and of their lingering pain. "The defense will clearly focus on McVeigh's absence of criminal history and his military record and they'll hope that his family can speak as eloquently as the many victims of the blast said Denver defense lawyer Scott Robinson. "But one doubts that FREE PREGNANCY TEST While you wait Free, Confidential Services & Counseling Carolina Pregnancy Center 209 B S. Evans S.t. 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KRLl.t'M Awitint Ntwt Editor DAVID SOl'THERLAND ProductionMaugar ANDY Tl'RNER lifestyle Editor CAROLE MEHLE Hwd Copy Editor Patrick Reid MomiifntyttEditor John murphy Still lUuatmor Heather Burgess Win Editor Shmo M MV cotwwiii an S�. d� E�t C�r��i putHm COOO �pm����ta�i�riii�Tliir�i�n�lii�iiwilinwJitdlt��i5i!� WMion ol Hw ElD�al 8ofd T f� Citota. wlcin! l�mrt m �� �fra. hmW to !50 �w�. n m� �i�tl Ik t�wr 3-tnvity. Tftii Ebi Cmhnwi MM � r�ki � H� a (JM fvttan l� RUMM M Wtm imi tt i�d. Itniti limld ti idlMiio to: ip��w �dn� P� E� CtraKman Pitliam: Mr ECU bttrnfll 271SM351 for ffltomww. en 9WHJ.6SW oumew After his recent interview on VH-1 declaring him the "Rock &Roll President President Clinton may have made some new fans among the viewers of the music video cable chan- nel, but he sparked the criticism of House Speaker Newt Gingrich. According to Gingrich, Clinton as well as endorsed drug use by not speaking against it during the program. In a letter sent to the White House and various news organizations, Gingrich said to Clinton: "Silence sends a message that drug use isn't that big a deal Gingrich's concerns and comments pointed out the fact that there was no mention of drug abuse on the VH-1 special. Once again, Snooty Newty might have jumped the gun with his accusations. A representative of the White House, Mike McCurry, in response to Gingrich's letter, said there was no need for Clinton to address drug abuse during that program. Unlike MTV, VH- 1 is targeted toward an older, more mature audience of "post Second World War baby boom generation not prone to drug abuse According to McCurry, Clinton was simply speaking to the audience he thought was listening. The President has done his share of speaking out against drug abuse. Just last month at a forum on drug abuse held by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Clinton spoke sharply against the fashion industry's use of the allure of heroin in its sales pitch. Clinton said he was con- cerned that the industry's use of "gaunt looking models who appear to be in a stupor" has made the idea of being on drugs (heroin in particular) seem glamorous and cool. White House representatives said Clinton's disdain toward the fashion industry came after the death of David Sorrenti, a 20-year-old fashion designer whose work often captured a "hero- in look Sorrenti himself died of a drug overdose. So we can clearly see the President's efforts to speak out against drug abuse, and we are quite sure had he been addressing MTV viewers on last Wednesday night and not the older VH-1 audience, he would have taken an appropriate stand against drugss. OPINION Maria DiBUDUO Columnist Four-year degree isn't enough l thought a four-year degree would do it for me. Boy, am I surprised! ft just is not enough. J A young person can do a lot with a four-year degree, but for an older hon traditional alumni, such as rnyself, it is more difficult. Add a disability to age and it gets even harder to find employment that will pay the bills and leave just a little left over. This is exactly the predicament that I find myself in, along with sev- eral others. Those numbers out there do not mean anything when nearly one third of each paycheck is deducted for tax purposes. A $20,000 a year job gives take home pay that is just in the low teens. In order to bring home a salary in the low twenties, one must earn in the thirties. Having raised a family and hav- ing been a mother and a homemak- cr for most of my adult life is not in one's favor when it comes to employment. Those years are just a big zero. At least that is how poten- tial employers look at it. Every job I look at that can meet my basic expenses of a car payment, rent, food, clothes and some enter- tainment requires a Masters degree and about one year of experience. I could move away, but my home is here. Giving up what I have here to go to some unknown and unex- plored place is scary. Again, a younger person is not so timid and more adventurous. Maybe that is why it is one of the reasons that it is easier to get hired, in the first place, when you are a younger person. In Brookfield, Wisconsin, there is a job for a copywriter. That is a long ways away. Moving expenses are not included, and it pays little. President Clinton has a commit- tee to help people like me. I even printed out a copy of it from the internet. Now I need to figure out how to get that committee to help me. Offering a person a job that is not even going to cover his or her basic expenses is like offering no job. What good will that do if one's finances are not considered? I like to write. I love to write. I believe I can write about anything. If there happens to be a person reading this that can direct me to a job that pays good and requires writing and imag- ination and investigative skills, please let me know about it. Most students are not aware of the amount of money it will take to finance a car, rent an apartment, or mortgage a home, buy food, gas, clothes, and have just a little for recreation and some to put into a savings account for a rainy day. Many corporate managers and others making big money are now homeless. The average person is just two pay checks away from being homeless. This is because mortgage companies for homes, and loan companies for automobiles, and landlords who collect rent will normally let a person get behind for a month. Let a person get two months behind and foreclosure, repossession, and eviction proce- dures start. The younger graduate has a sort of security blanket, often times, in that their parents will bail them out if and when necessary. My parents are deceased. I, and a lot of others like me, have no security net to catch me if I should fall. I have though about a home based business. Maybe this will work for me. I like writing copy. Perhaps a small business loan to start up such an operation is the route I will take. I am undecided. I could write columns for the newspaper. Perhaps my own col- umn. Still I would need to get a good salary to do this. Even employment in the federal government does not pay much, but with a master's degree, one can start out in the forties. So look ahead, plan and consider all your options before you mind- lessly take a job. Know exactly where you are going and how you are going to get there. -flC t. Tick Tlrf Tics SMC CcWfcftY&F DO Vai�XR5Cr US 7D gEUElE THtT THE GtfcSl & Be-wa OF ICE MICH MELT W ZECOME QUI2. 9LAJBVS fifTrrETiC SCIENCE FnCflCW Hh NO MEUT t��EV OPINION William S. COCHRAN Columnist- Mechanics, profession of disrepair I thought auto mechanics were the lowest on the pond ecological chain (next in line to pleonastic opinion columnists, of course). I mean, is there a more helpless or angering feeling than standing at the counter of Meineke, Firestone, etc. as the mechanic with a grimy, dis- dainful contempt for you (the Non- Grimy) tells you your pipes have crystallized and it's gonna cost $150 or whatever? I mean, at least with doctors theres a sincerity (and the worry of malpractice) that makes hospital experiences tolerable. But with mechanics, it seems a bitter accep- tance that getting gypped is part of getting, the car fixed. Even worse, you just hope they haven't done something inside the engine that's gonna cost you a few hundred bucks down the road (pun blatant- ly intended). Well, I've found an acrid solace. There is a profession that openly disregards honest workmanship more than mechanics: TV and stereo repairmen. Here is a group of guys who charge 20 bucks before they even look at your TV and keep the money. Even if you decide not to pay the near-retail price they charge to fix the thing. What is it with fixing things that constitutes such overt disregard for honesty? Is it the fact that Mr. Fix- It thinks they'd rather pay outra- geous repair fees than just throw the TV, stereo, car, or whatever away? I say we, the consumers, fight back, banning together to collect all those old appliances (like that 72 waffle iron or the electric orange juice maker) and start sending them in to crooked repairmen. We'll flood them with old appli- ances, send them by the box-loads, a virtual deluge of crappy appli- ances. We'll be like the Israelites leading the Egyptians into the Red Sea. We'll lure them in with bro- ken toasters, black-and-white TVs, and microwaves that still have dials. Then well drown them in 2S6s and rotarv phones and 8-track players. It'll be freedom trom oppression. Freedom from robbery. Freedom from stammers and deceit and, oh yes, it definitely needed a new electric retention spring. Freedom OPINION Mary WEBB Columnist Students don't brake for (campus) safety Students are busy people. We hurry to class, we hurry down our meals and wc hurry up our leisure time. Maybe that is what explains a daily occurrence on 10th Street. Throughout the day and espe- cially in the morning, you see groups of laughing and chatting students congregated at the bot- tom of the Hill, waiting for the green light to cross over into cam- pus grounds. But then there some who are not so patient. A few min- utes is much too long for these stu- dents to hang around at the side of the road. No sir � they are in a hurry and they must cross NOW So, with traffic rushing from all directions, these students swagger out on the road, glaring down motorists who dare to beep their horns. In a dangerous cat and mouse game, they walk a few steps, then stop, continuing the process until the mission is accomplissed. Cars pass a few inches away. Others jam on their breaks, tires squealing as they desperately try to avoid hitting these dimwits. Okay, many of us have done the same thing at some time in our lives. I know that I have but not on a continuous basis. A couple of these students informed me that only "incredible bores" wait for the green light before crossing. I guess that's the majority of us. However, even one injury or death due to this impatience (or ignorance) is too many. On campus pedestrians have the right of way at intersections and crossings. Unfortunately, I have witnessed both students and faculty, not to mention ECU employees who race around the grounds as if they are on their own private race tracks. A few weeks ago, I saw a blind student with his cane extended in front of him, stand opposite The Croatan for a good ten minutes, while all types of motorists hurriedly zoomed pass. Besides the obvious callousness of the situation, I wondered about the more dangerous aspects of it. I have always taken my mortali- ty and good health for granted. Not anymore. Now I pay attention to simple stuff like this and wait � like an "incredible bore" � for the green light. Hey, I'm in no big hurry to get injured. Or to die. OPINION Columnist Jeff BERGMAN Good neighbors don't sue Neighbors, we all have them; we .all must deal with them. Your neighbor might live above or below, right next door or a few miles down the road. Some neigh- bors are nice, while others can be down right nasty. The nice neigh- bors invite you over for a barbecue, a couple of beers or just to watch a good movie. The bad neighbors play their music loud all the time, complain about everything or they sue you. Bob Ramey, a city council mem- ber who represents the fourth dis- trict, which includes Tyler, Belk. Jones, Aycock and Scott redidence halls, has decided to take his neighbor to court. Ramey has taken it upon himself to throw another case onto the overbur- dened back of the American judi- cial system. Ramey installed some sky lights this past August. Ramey's neighbor, Stella Terpenning, has a tree whose limbs extend some 60 feet over his prop- erty. Ranic' had to have known about the 'ore he had the sky lights installed. Perhaps he would have us believe the tree grew 60 feet in a matter of months. Ramey has the legal right to cut the tree limbs. The problem is that Ramey or whoever is going to cut the limbs has to climb the tree. Terpenning does not want anyone to climb the tree, for fear of hurt- ing the tree. The person climbing the tree will most likely use tree spikes, which could hurt the tree. Even if Terpenning were to allow someone to climb the tree, the person doing the cutting has to go onto Terpenning's property. Terpenning does not want anyone who is cutting the limbs of the tree to come onto her property. She has a very good reason as to why she will not allow anyone on her prop- erty. She is afraid of being sued for liability if tiie person doing the cutting were tc fall out of the tree and injure themselves. I do not know why Terpenning would think her neighbor would sue her for lia- bility. Maybe this fear of litigation stems from Ramey's current law suit and his threat of one a couple of years ago. It would seem the tree limbs arc not the only problem Mr. Ramey has with his neighbor's pine tree. A couple of years ago Ramey threatened to sue his neighbor because of the tree roots that were growing onto his proper- ty. It appears that Terpenning's fear of litigation is justified. Bob Ramey has said he has tried to be a good neighbor. Call me old fashioned but I Jo not think suing your 70-year-o'r! vidowed neighbor for a $100 is being a good neighbor. Ramey also says he was trying to protect his property. Protect his property, does Mr. Ramey feel that the tree threatens him? .Maybe Ramey has seen the movie Poltergeist one too many times. Or perhaps he just has a vendetta against trees, sort of the anti-Arbor day person. Whatever his reasons, I am pretty sure a city council member has better things to do than pursue a frivolous lawsuit against neighbors. ii Wg'vs uebn barn in a country where we have the right to be wrong" Karen Elliott House, journalist, 1995 m i f m � at m nt Ml a mi "? I 4 Wednesday, June 4. 1997 The East Carolinian CD review 5KCHEAPO CRV?T SAMPLER 2! f'V moyiereview Smith redeems himself with Chasing Amy Various Artists Cheapo Crypt Sampler 2 -tlGHT OUT OF TEN IP m ANDY TURNER LIFESTYLE EDITOR The Charlie Daniels Band Blues Hat EIGHT OUT OF TEN Pat Reid ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE EDITOR In writer Robert Gordon's music- history of Memphis, Came From Memphis, he describes the influ- ence of legendary Memphis disc jockey Dewey Phillips on rock and Alt: "It has taken corporate rock and roll forty years to rebuild the walls that Dewey Phillips broke jdown Crypt Records aims to 1 knock, tear, rip and burn down ffjjfie walls again. Its current label �fcdhlpiWrtion, Cmupo Crypt Sampler -2, is a toad, raw, 190-proof, �demolition derby, full speed ahead .assault on rock and roll, featuring 31 songs and nearly 80 minutes of musk. rounded by Tim Wanwn in the k ady '80s, Crypt has been home to "V? tebrated rawkers The New �'tifiinb lurks and the Jon Spencer Blocs Explosion (who appeared on yCffpCs first label sampler). It also �released the tremendously influ- ential Back From the Grave (featur- ,ng 60s garage-punkers) and Sin AIkj series (obscure '50s and '60s Iroetabttly). Chapel Hill's rockabil- ly kings The Flat Duo Jets have J borrowed nuggets from the Sin Amy compilations on more than 'one occasion. The label has a seemingly end- lcss supply of kick-ass bands the Oblivians, Lazy Lot Aas-Draggers and Bob & thjeficto, all of AW featured on this compi- Thc ObUvians, perhaps the -nfost well-known of Crypt's cur- 1. :renf roster, contribute three songs . trthe sampler, the best of which is V:ftd Alright "feel Alright" is a $r "simmering blues boogie, sporting �the excellent organ skills of Mr. TSOQwntroQ, that pays homage to �" n&Hx Memphis boys' hometown. �-�� Prog-rockin Grateful Dead, fjam-happy bands and fans will find Aeir nemesis in the way of Spain's ft : Los Ass-Draggers. One of the trio's �: songs clocks in at one minute and m T12 seconds and the other at 44 sec- Jonds. This is not surprising, con- 'sidcring the group's debut album, �� lAttry Roadkill, featured 21 songs '� S ! performed in a mere 23 minutes. Jjti Los Ass-Draggers play as fast as a ?'Speed metal band, maintaining yw5elodies that Slayer would never - vdwam of, yet they are also the jJafHithesis of sugar-coated punk- SlsdDTers such as NOFX and Green � !�. Imagine three Spanish Gene Vincents on amphetamines. �"Th ttarnburg, Germany's DM-Bob- �x J. fand the Deficits do a low-down jBj, blues-twang cover of Junior Well's .�' � "Two-Headed Wman The sheer greatness of this song is only par- TTtialry diminished by "Cowpower - 1 which sounds like second-rate ' Southern Culture on the Skids. � Other stand-outs on the album 14include Bantam Rooster's explo- I shre "Miss Luxury" and the (unfor- "st tunately no more) Devil Dogs' ' ��"Cheesecake I'm convinced the . " �Devil Dogs were incapable of mak- 2�if ing a bad song Fortunately, band T 3 member Andy G. is now in the equally-awesome Los Primos, who a contribute the crazy-sexy-cool "On My Floor" to the sampler. Also �3 included is early punkers The jVrykJ's "Goin' Places" from the Bad to the Grave series. Best band �name goes to the soon-to-be- ' famous Fayette County Hookers. I still can't get into the arty punk of I the Country Teasers, especially . "Black Change which rips off Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" riff. I never was that cool though. ar I Periodically, "experts" declare F rock and roll dead. Goat turds. .As J long as there is Crypt Records, there will be rock and roll, Daddy- O. Amen. Okay, say what you will, but I consid- er Charlie Daniels a country legend. His fiddle playing is world renown, and he crossed over into the rock market long before Garth Brooks ever set foot in Nashville. Still, like so many of his fellow aging country singers, Daniels has slipped out of the mainstream in recent years. But, despite his absence from the charts, he and his band show no signs of let- ting up. Still touring clubs in the winter and amphitheaters in the summer, Daniels has stayed in the public eye live, but now he and the Charlie Daniels Band are back in stares with their new release Blues Hat. After becoming a born again Christian a few years back, Daniels did some gospel work, but he never had any intention on turning his back on his country roots. On Blues Hal, however, Daniels crosses into yet another genre and delivers a hard- hitting album that is more blues than country. In fact, there's nary an acoustic guitar or fiddle present on the album. Instead, the CDB deliv- ers powerful keyboard rhythms that are driven home by strong blues gui- tar licks. In fact, Charlie decided to use this album to spice up one"of his older hits, "Long Haired Country Boy with slide guitar that leaves the CD player smoking In fact "Long Haired Country Boy" was picked to start the album off. Featuring guest vocals by John Berry and Hal Kctchum, the new version of "Long Haired" also fea- tured Charlie's new lyrics. After going through his religious transition, Daniels cleaned up a few of his songs, and "Long Haired Country Boy" was one of them. Gone are the references to pot and drinking, but the song doesn't lack because of the changes. In fact, instead of being a glossy reissue of an old song, it stand on its own and has put Daniels' face back on TV with its video. "Long Haired" is also the most country of the songs on the album. Once the second track, "Boogie Woogie Baltimore starts, there's no turning back from the blues. "Boogie" is a country and blues hybrid that salutes the atmosphere and life in Baltimore. But more importantly, it's also a great song. The CDB sounds amazingly tight and renewed, and nary a note seems strained. The whole CD flows with smooth riffs and tight rhythms. In fact, the only down spots on the -afbum are "Hard Headed Woman and "No Fool Like An Old Fool Also, the two slowest songs on the aibum, "Woman" and "Fool" tend to leave something to be desired. In fact, I have yet to make it all the way through the seven and a half minute "Hard Headed Woman" without skipping to the next track. Fortunately, the other nine tracks more than make up for these two low points. Songs like "Deep Elm Blues "New Orleans Parish Blues" and "Looking For My Mary Jane" leave you wanting more when the CD fin- ishes. In fact, I'd bet that years from now. Blues Hat still will be considered a shining jewel in Charlie's career. The interesting thing to see will be how smoothly Daniels flows from country to blues live. If he can pull off a balance between his old hits like "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" and his new material from Blues Hat, 1 expect big things to be waiting for Daniels right around the corner. One note for anyone looking for Blues Hat, plan a trip to Wally World. That's right friends, the new CDB is only available at that Mecca of dis- count stores, Wal-Mart. The advan- tage of this is that the CD is available new for only $8.96, so I guess that's the silver lining in this dark cloud. JENNIFER LEGOETT STAFF WRITER EIGHT OUT OF TEN There are those special movies that when you see them, you feel certain that they will become a staple of your video collection. You know, the ones like Star Wars, Top Gun, The Breakfast Club and Dazed and Confused - the ones you can watch and recite the dialogue better than the actors. Chasing Amy, the new film from Kevin Smith, (director of Clerks and Mallrats), is one of these movies. After the surprisingly weak sophomore effort of Mallrats, Smith has regrouped to put together an extraordinary, live- ry and witty film worthy of comparison with his sensational first feature. Clerks. L . . Chasing Amy is a romantic comedy-drama about young comic artist, Holden (Ben Affleck), who, against the advice of best friend and business partner, Banky (Jason Lee), begins to fall for Alyssa (Joey Lauren Adams). Holden is immediately smitten, onrv to find out (in an incredibly hilarious scene) that .Alyssa is a lesbian. This dramatic turn skillfully rises above the pranks and intricately rich dialogue characteristic of Smith's other two films by dealing with gender boundaries of the heart as well as the cruelties of male jealousy. . � Banky is probably the best pan of this movie. He is Holden s Sega addictedwhiny and melodramatic yet surprisingly insightful best fnend. Banky is first seen at the Comicon, signing autographs with Holden for their comic book Bluntman (based on the infamous characters Jay and Silent Bob) His ego takes a bruising when a fan harangues him for being a tracer and not a real artist because Bankv inks in Holden's sketches to "give them volume and definition But Banky bounces back with some roll-on-the-floor funny one liners and puts everything back in balance. Everything that comes out of Banky's mouth is a male stereotype. I his is especially noticeable when Banky and Holden realize Alyssa is a lesbian. Banky then barrages Alyssa with every stereotype of lesbians ever heard. He asks, "since vou're into chicks, do you look at yourself naked in the mirror. Though Kevin Smith has done an incredible job putting together a cohe- sive plot that holds vour interest and makes you think about the conditions of the heart, the excitement and humor of the movie he in the witty, fast Silent Bob and Jay are back. Chasing Amy, Kevin Smith's return to farm, explores what happens when boy meets girl, and the girl is a lesbian. PHOTO COURTESY OF MIRAMAX PICTURES paced exchanges of dialogue that have become a trademark of a Kevin Smith film. There are certain elements that Smith's films must have, such as point- less Star Wars bantering, a tame cerebral main character with a slacker best friend, and an epiphany by Silent Bob at the end, all which are evident in Chasing Amy and which fluidly connect with the romance and drama of the storv between Holden and .Alyssa. After spending $6.1 million on Mallrats and having it sink Smith scaled back to a mere $221,000 cost of production with huge success. This is Smith's best project to date. Even though it is hard for anything to compete with the greatness of Clerks, Chasing Amy captures its spontaneity while dis- playing a more cohesive plot. The end is a little disappointing, yet forgivable for the sake of art and aside from that one extraneous element. Chasing Amy is a fantastic film. It holds together even if you haven't seen Clerks or Mallran but because Smith has littered this script with tiny references to his past films, if you have seen them, then it's all the better. Go see this movie. It's full of surprises. Pacino reveals his passion in Looking For Richard Dale Williamson SENIOR WRITER Con Air, the latest action block- buster featuring Nicolas Cage, opened this past weekend and is destined to be one of this summer's biggest money makers. As fun as this film probably is, it's received enough publicity for the moment. Therefore, I invite all movie buffs to take a glance at a small treasure cur- rently available on video. Looking For Richard, Al Pacino's directorial debut, may turn many off because it is yet another Shakespearean film (Within the last couple of years alone we have vvu- nessed such Shakespearean film adaptations as Othello, Hamlet and Romeo &Jufiet). But Pacino's film is quite different from the rest of the flock. Instead of presenting a faith- ful or unique version of a Shakespeare play, Rithard is more of an exercise in interpretation, an attempt to understand and make accessible Shakespeare's great play; Richard III. Pacino's film is not simply a film adaptation; it is a film about the making of a film. We are given rare peeks at how a film is constructed through behind the scenes footage of casting, rehearsals, site locations, editing and so on. What concerns Pacino here is not so much the fin- ished product as the process itself. He crafts his film in such a way that the audience can share with the film crew's struggles to not only create a film but also interpret and compre- hend Shakespeare's play. This is a bold and risky task for any filmmaker to tackle, let alone a first-time director. Pacino is, of Some films never mate it la the rmeraU City. Some are loo controver- sial. Some are too small. Whatever the reason, fee just never gel to see some mighty good movies on the big screen. When they titvideo, however, they're ones for the taking. This series sill loot at some of the films that didi make the Greenville cut, the ones that got avay Al Pacino is king. PHOTO COURTESY Of 20TH CENTURY FOX course, an old pro in the film busi- ness. He has established himself a solid place in film history through his groundbreaking performances in such contemporary classics as The Catfather, Serpitn, Dog Day Afternoon and Donme Brasto. Pacino's acting abilities have never been in question (His performance in this film as Richard, while very American, is powerful and hypnotic), and now his abilities as a film auteur are given their day. ftcino makes his film as accessi- ble as possible for an average, main- stream audience in the hopes that, through osmosis, Shakespeare will transform into something very accessible. Spliced throughout the journey of this production are inter- views conducted with acclaimed scholars, accomplished actors and everyday people on the street who express their perspectives of Shakespeare. Through these inter- views, the audience realizes that Shakespeare encompasses various realities. Shakespeare represents everything from the artistic zenith of a cultured, intellectual age to the embodiment of confusion and pre- tension. Acknowledging that many people fear Shakespeare, Pacino gently takes his audience by the hand and leads them through Richard III, offering commentary and healthy humor along the way. And, most importantly, Pacino never lets his audience forget that Shakespeare, like any art, is open for various inter- pretations. One of the film's liveli- est moments involves Pacino's con- frontation with an enraged scholar who demands to know why actors believe they know more about Shakespeare than anyone. It's an SEE RICHARD PAGE S June 11 Wednesday Scarface at Fleming Hall Courtyard at 9 p.m. The Silver Apples and Third Eye Foundation at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro. Sit and Spin and Los Strai(jackets at Local 506 in Chapel Hill. Dedicated Followers at The Cave in Chapel Hill. Skavoovie and the Epitones at The Lizard and Snake in Chapel Hill. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Va. 12 Thursday Everything at the Brewery in Raleigh. John Thursday and Hobex at the Cat's Cradle in Chapel Hill. Wisdom Tooth and the X-Rayons at Local 506 in Chape' I Itll. Jeff Hart and the Ruins at The Cave in Chapel Hill. 13 Friday Cracker and Haynes Boys at the Attic. The Beach Boys and Chicago at Walnut Creek .Amphitheatre in Raleigh. Bio Ritmo at the Cat's Cradle in Chapel Hill. SEE SHOWTIME PAGE 5 f y 5 Wednesday. June 4, 1997 �ifostyle The East Carolinian Richard continued 'torn page 4 Looking for a new job, a new roomate or what's going on around campus? We can help you find what you are looking for in our classifieds. The East Carolinian @ 328-2000 energetic moment that perfectly exemplifies the passion Pacino and his crew share for the bard and their film. Richard is more than simply an exercise in interpretation. It is pas- sion captured on celluloid. Many may think it silly for adults to become so emotional over a simple play, but it is emotion that allows great things to be created. When there are so many forgettable films filled with forget- table performances floating around the cinema sewage system, it is extremely refreshing and inspiring to watch a group of professionals put forth so much time and energy into a work with more regard for quality than financial return. Pacino expertly manages to make his film artistic without being snobby about it. He more than offers some- thing for everyone. Mainstream movie fans will be delighted with the star- studded cameos Richard offers, including such famous actors as Kenneth Branagh, Kevin Kline, Alec Baldwin, and Winona Ryder; film scholars will applaud Pacino's use of cinema verite and expressionistic editing: historians will acknowledge references to how the play reflects the culture and ideology of a particular historical moment; and educators will appreciate the film's efforts to explain such literary concepts as iambic pen- tameter. Pacino may not have known what he was doing while filming 1mkingFor Richard (he constantly makes jokes about being clueless as what to do next), but the finished product is an amazing and completely absorbing work that greatly deserves a long life for future generations to learn from and enjoy. Whether or not Shakespeare would approve of Pacino's passion is left for others to debate. As far as I am concerned, Looking For Richard is a rare example of a film that has much to say and give, and an even rarer example of a film that feeds the viewer's brain. Stayed tuned next week as we once again indulge in brain candy with some form of a Hollywood block- buster. I don't know what it will be, but chances are it'll have lots of explo- sions, plenty of witty one-liners, three or more screenwriters and a couple of overpayed actors. Gee, I think I've alreadv seen that movie. Showtime con'mued from page 4 Glenmont Popes, Smooch and I'bangi Stomp at Local 506 in Chapel Hill. Jim Smith and his Tall Buildings at The Cave in Chapel Hill. Delbert McClinton at Town Point Park in Norfolk, Va. John Michael Montgomery and Kevin Sharp at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Va. Leo Kottke at the 24th Street Stage in Virginia Beach, Va. 15 Sunday Friend Side Monkey and Ivanovich at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro. 16 Monday 14 Saturday Col. Bruce Hampton and The Fiji Mariners at Peasant's. Nothingface, Stuck Mojo, and Tree at the Mission in Raleigh. The Jumpstarts with Innocent Nixon at the Cat's Cradle in Chapel Hill. Mumblefish, Disciples of Agriculture and Pine Tops at Local 506 in Chapel Hill. Wayne Kramer at The Lizard and Snake in Chapel Hill. Joe Bell and his Stinging Blades at The Cave in Chapel Hill. The Beach Boys and Chicago at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Va. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh. Stuart Hoyle at The Cave in Chapel Hill. Ape Foot Groove and Disco Biscuits at The Lizard and Snake in Chapel Hill. Papas Fritas and The Hang Ups at Local 506 in Chapel Hill. 17 Tuesday Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh. NC Songwriters .Alliance at The Cave in Chapel Hill. Roadside Monument, Ativin and Another 7 Fold at Local 506 in Chapel Hill. No Doubt, Weezer and the Lunachicks at the Viginia Beach .Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Va. SEND US INFO! 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Stockton did the rest - shooting, stealing and, of course, passing Utah to a 9-0 run over the last 1 12 minutes. Urt � move within one win of its first NBA titk with a victory Wednesday night in the Delta Center, where the Jazz are 48-3 this season - with 23 straight wins - and 10-0 in the playoffs. The Bullshaven't been 2-2 in the finals since 1992, when Michael Jordan went on to lead Chicago past Portland for the second of his four champi- �nSS stunning for us Chicago's Luc Longtey said, "andI all that meansis that we will come out in the next game and do it again. It s a three-game ThTdramatic scenario Sunday night was the kind of thing that usually � ust be invented by scriptwriters. With 18 seconds remaining and Utah Kline 75-73, Malone was fouled. Everyone flashed back to Game 1 in Chicago, when Malone missed two free throws in the final seconds, allowing Jordan to win the game with a jumper at the buzzer. ACC referees believe they must attend Barakat's camp for assignments RALEIGH (AP) - Atlantic Coast Conference referees say they have their own version of pay to play: to get lucrative game assignments they must pay to attend summer camps owned or operated by the league s supervisor of basketball officials. t : That supervisor, Fred Barakat, decides how many games referees work "and determines how much money they make. Referees say that not only imust they pay to attend Barakat's for-profit summer instrctional camps, Isome also agree to work without pay as supervisors at the camp to make cer- tain the mod assignments keep coming. ; . ! "I've always felt it was a conflict of interest said Rusty Herring of : Durham, a former ACC official who now referees in the Big East and Southeastern conferences. - � Herring, who left the ACC in 1993, said he worked at several of Barakat s camps because he thought that if he did not, Barakat would not assign him � full schedule of games. I "I was not paid Herring said. "It wasan understood thing that you had to work the camps to receive a schedule lL��-j Barakat, who was paid $103,010 by the ACC in 19, also is paid to find ! and assign basketball referees for rwn other leagues: the Big South , Conference and the Colonial Athletic Association, which includes East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Shocked by assault during game, American ump in Japan quits TOKYO (AP) - Working as the only American professional baseball umpire in Japan, Mike DiMuro expected some squabbles over strike zones and balk " But when a batter poked him on the chest at home plate, and hordes of anery players surrounded him in the middle of a game, he d had enough. After a meeting with the head of Japan's Central League, which had invited him to teach correct officiating, DiMuro said Monday he was pack- ine his bags and going home. . -I nope that if anything comes out of this, what comes out is that no physical assaults will be tolerated on umpires and they will be able to do their jobs safely" the 29-year-old Triple A umpire said Japan is one of the most crime-free and nonviolent countries in the world But the immensely popular sport of baseball is frequently marred by macho brawls, although they rarely result in serious injuries. The critical difference highlighted by DiMuro's experience is how little respect umpires get in Japan. Umpires waffling in the face of disgruntled managers and players are part of the sport here. , This is the first of a series ofartiHes m which we wiUpro- filegoifcourses around the area thai are open to pubfc use. One of the newest golf courses to hit this area is Ironwood Golf and Country Club, which opened on May 1,19. This is a private club, but they do allow dairy play to non-members. What makes this course unique is the fact it was designed by professional golfer Lee Trcvino and is the first Trcvino signature course east of the Mississippi. John LaMonica, who has been the club pro since the first day of business, says this course is very member friendly and offers each level of golfer a different challenge. "It's a good challenge from the back tees for the real good golfer, but yet it's not so tough that the average golfer could get beat up LaMonica said. The course was cut from the wooded land- scape for the back nine holes and farm land for . the first nine, which makes the layout more open on the front and less on the back. LaMonica said when Trcvino last visited the course he asked that some trees be put between some of the holes on the front nine and currently that is exactly what the grounds crew is working on. But they won't plant too many, since homes are being built around the entire golf course, which will help break up some of that openness. With the difference in landscape between the front and back holes, LaMonica says golfers get a different feel for their surroundings. "You get two different looks LaMonica said. "You get the look of the links look along with a nice wooded look The lush green fairways are complemented with greens made of a new crenshaw bent grass, which is more heat tolerant for the hot North Carolina summers. This type of grass also allows the greens to be firmer which helps the ball stick. LaMonica, who also worked as a club pro at Brook 'valley (Greenville) for eight years, says this is one of the better designs he has seen. "I thing with the piece of property they had, they've done a great job LaMonica said. "It's similar to Brook Valley because you never get tired of playing it. Here you get different challenges lb play at Ironwood, proper attire is required and that consists of shirts that have collars. Ironwood also docs not allow steel spikes, only soft spikes. This is a format many golf courses are changing to because the soft spikes don't tear up the greens as badly. During the summer, play will cost $35 for 18 holes and a can on Mondays through Thursdays. The remaining three days, the cost is $39. Ironwood isn't just a golf course, as it offers many amenities, even to the non-golfer. Christine's, which is a highly reputable restaurant at the Hilton in Greenville, has opened up anoth- er restaurant called Christine's at Ironwood. Dining for dinner is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights, with a Sunday brunch and for lunch Tuesday through Friday. The golf shop, which offers everything from shirts to balls to clubs, has a polished look and is beautiful in design. LaMonica says the cabinets came from Oregon and were made specially for this pro shop. If you're not too sure about your golf swing, LaMonica does offer golf lessons during the week, Tuesday through Sunday. He says usually he lessons last about 45 minutes and the cost is 30 dollars per session and during the year he runs spe- cials in which a golfer can receive four lessons for the price of three and he is very flexible on times. Group lessons are also given. Looking at this course you can see the precision put into every hole. This course is perfect for the golfer looking for the ultimate challenge or the casual golfer looking for a little relaxation. For more information about this course, LaMonica can be reached at 752-4653. (above) Ironwood' antrance immediate shows the beauty of this course from the beamnino This course was � ' jwooa s m j- � j m lmnmB Woys , nmi cf PHOTO BY PATRICK IRELAN Irates come up short in tournament AMANDA ROSS SPOKTS KDITOK After missing the cut to the nationals last season the men's Ultimate Frisbee Team headed to California last week with the intention of bringing home the national title. The Irates, who took the title in 1994 and 95, came up short this year in their quest and finished third in the tournament behind champion University of California-Santa Barbara and runner- up Stanford. They finish th year 30-6. During Friday play they defeated Cornell 17-7 and Obcrlin, Ohio, 17-5. The next day they beat Madison 16-14 and LSU 17-9 and then lost to Santa Barbara 6-17. In semi-final action, the Irates lost to Stanford 8-17. Tim Doran, a three year player, said the even- tual champ, Santa Barbara, was an overall sound team- � rv "Santa Barbara was just phenomenal, Doran said. "They deserved to win SEE IRATES. PAGE 7 Overton leaves as accomplished coach Hollar leads after first day MOREHEAD CITY' AP) - Adrian Hollar of Newport jumped to the top of the leader board Monday when he weighed in a 431-pound blue marlin on the first day of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. Hollar, the tournament winner in 1995, is the captain of the Sea Striker, the third and final boat to weigh in a blue marlin. Only 44 of the 179 boats in the field elected to fish the first day because rough weather conditions were forecast offshore. j Harvey Shiflet IV of Manteo on the Outer Limits grabbed the initial lead after weighing in a 312-pound blue marlin. � . Michael Warron of Hatteras on the Hatteras Blue brought in a 401-pound "First place for a competitor entered in all blue mariin divisions is worth 366,725. Richmond lands Colonial Athletic Association hoops tourney for 10 years RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Richmond will be home to the Colonial Athletic Association basketball tournament for the next 10 years under an agreement that is expected to be signed this week. � .� The agreement also could bring many of the conference s other spring championships to Richmond as contracts with other cities expire and as local facilities become available. �.� � City Manager Robert C. Bobb said Monday he and CAA Commissioner Tom Yeager have an agreement in concept. Some of the details have to be worked out, but Bobb said he expects to sign a contract quickly. "This is a huge, huge beginning Bobb said. The CAA is a Division I league with nine members, including six. trom Virginia. League members include American, East Carolina, George Mason, James Madison, North Carolina-Wilmington, Old Dominion, Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth and William and Mary. Yeager said Richmond has been "very aggressive" is seeking tournaments in addition to basketball. Such possibilities in future years include golt and baseball. ANTHONY STANFILL SRNIOR WHITER The winningest coach in East Carolina baseball history, Gary Overton, submitted his resignation Monday, June 2 af 13 years as head coach. The announcement came out publicly Tuesday June 3, but Overton when asked about his retirement this week said "he isn't saying anything on the record Overton will officially vacate his post at the end of the month. In 13 seasons as head coach, Overton compiled a 427-237-1 record. But Overton's roots have been planted at ECU since the late 1960's as a student. He then went on to be an assistant coach in the 1970's and head coach beginning in 1984. Overton became an assistant in 1977, while teach- ing as a member of the ECU physical education department. SEE OVERTON. PAGE 7 Track teams run to successful year KEVIN BROWN STAFF WRITER Even though the men's and women's track teams have gone through a couple of obstacles this year, they managed to perform at a high level throughout the season. Bill Carson, coach of the ECU men's track team, said outside influ- ences hampered the runners during some meets this year. "The weather was a major obsta- cle to endure this year Carson said. It is difficult to run in cold tem- peratures when your lungs and mus- cles are hurting from the cool and wet weather. Carson could only recall a couple of meets when the weather was decent. There was only two meets that we competed in that were over 60 degrees Carson said. Even though the ECU women's track team suffered a few injuries to a some of their veterans, they man- aged to break 10 individual records and four school records. Charles "Choo" Justice, coach of the ECU women's track team, said the freshmen played a big part on this year's squad. "The freshman exceeded our expectations for them and per- formed great Justice said. Both Carson and Justice agree that this year has been a good year for their individual teams. "This year gave us the chance to establish ourselves in the conference and in the NCAA Justice said. Even the attitudes of the runners on the ECU women's track team changed this year. "My kids went from being excit- ed just about making the NCAA tournament to expecting to go to the tournament every year Justice said. The men's 4x400 meter relay team this year, (James Alexander, Darrick Ingram, Mike Miller and Damon Davis) did really well, finish- ing 53rd in the NCAA tournament last week. They finished in fifth place in the tournament. With the finish they earned All-American hon- ors. 'This year was a good year for us; we achieved a lot Carson said. Both teams are looking to the future. Carson believes that his 4x400 relay team could finish in the top three at the NCAA tournament. He also wants to finish in the top 10 IC4A tournament, which has 101 east coast teams in it. Justice is looking into the imme- diate future, where he hopes to have some All-Americans on the team. (To be an All-American a runner must be rated in the top seven of their event.) "With the students coming back and the freshmen joining the team, we will might have a few All- Americans on our team Justice said. TRIVIAtime The U.S. Open is this weekend at the Congressional Country Club in Maryland. Name last years winner. 812 f� P0 ty M0fD toP0 U(m mof VS' �CU vwM begins iBfts Confers ;f&iferfl, was afecled as the league's preseason favorite by the sports infonMtioH directors of C-USA doii their annual meetings in Tampa. Fta. ECU and SoothmfMliss each had 44 points, however, the Pirates gamered thetoe spot by virtue of receiving four first place votes, compared to two for the Golden Eagles. tGuisvMe was tabbed third with 31 points, just ahead of 1996 Liberty Bowl i participant Houston who finished fourth with 29. Clnrinriati was selected fifth in the pott followed by Memphis and Tulene. 'iimss ! �in it i � if"?� A I 7 Wednesday, Juntll. 1997 $Vtlfi Tattooing & Body Piercing" (919)756-0600 Autoclave Sterilization 516-A- Hwy 264-A Greenville, NC Irates continued from page 6 When asked whether fatigue from traveling across to the west coast had any influence on the team, Doran said it was the factor of their California opponents just being in better shape. "We were competing in not as HUNGRY, PIRATE? Go to CHICO's and get a HUNGRY PIRATE! It's the biggest burrito you've ever seen! And you won't have to dig into your treasure chest-it's only $3.75, MonFri. 2-5 and Sat. & Sun. 11-5. OPEN 7 DAYS FOR LUNCH & DINNER. DOWNTOWN, GREENVILLE (ACROSS FROM U.B.E). 757-1666 good shape as the California teams Doran said. The weather was, however, a fac- tor. "It was murderously hot and thev are used to it Doran said. "They were in better shape and Santa Barbara was just a better team With many of the members of the Irates returning, Doran said that they will definitely look to be as suc- cessful as this year and possibly bring home the title. "We'll definitely be contenders against next year Doran said. The regular season may be over, but summer league play will begin in the next few weeks. During the summer, according to Doran, the Irates compose themselves of four different teams and play each other. This is just like four different com- ponents of one team breaking up into four teams to play one another. This is the perfect way to get introduced to Ultimate Fnsbee and learn what it is all about. It is open to anyone who is interested in playing and is for both men and women. For more information, interested persons can call Mike Wicgand at 551-1386 to find out more about the Irates. Overton continued from page 6 ECU has appeared in 11 NCAA tournaments with him on staff, including five with him as head coach. Those same teams won 10 conference championships in three different conferences, including the Southern Conference (1970, 74, 77), the ECAC-South (1982, '85), and their present conference, the Colonial Athletic Association (1987, '89, '90, '91 '93). Overton was named CAA Coach of the Year, as well as the recipient of the 1991 Will Wynne Award given by the Raleigh Hot Stove League. The award is presented annually to the North Carolinian who contributed the most to baseball the previous year. Some of Overton's other accom- plishments include the Arherican Baseball Coaches Association nam- ing him the East Region Coach of the Year in 1993. And in 1979, he served as head coach for the Greenville American Legion team, which won area and league champi- onships. The East Carolinian Overton isn't leaving ECU com- pletely, though. He will continue to teach in the physical education department. The Pirates haven't hired a new coach yet, but the school will be advertising in the NCAA News for a new head coach. .Assistant .Athletic Director Henry VanSant hopes to have a new coach named shortly after the middle of July. One of the names that has popped up as a potential candidate is Billy Best, a former Pirate and coach, who is an assistant at N.C. State. Howard McCuHough, who finished in 1976 at East Carolina, has also been mentioned as a candidate. Mike Fox, the head coach of Division HI school North Carolina Wesleyan, is another candidate. Fox just finished his 14th season at Wesleyan, including a fifth place fin- ish in this year's College World Series. He has a 498-132-4 record and has guided the Bishops to the Division III Regionals for the 16th time in the last 17 years. Others whose names have emerged as possible coaches include Roger Williams, a former ECU assis- tant now at Carolina; and Danny Price, the head coach at Florida International. East Carolina University � Department of Recreational Services Upcoming SUMMER6 Activities Grab � Summer Pocket Calendar from the Student Recreation Center and check out all our other Summer Programs! r Alive After Five 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 12 SRC Outdoor Pool Come enjoy refreshments, live music, and friends! Featuring: Russell Henderson Solo Guitarist Sponsored by Recreational Services, Dining; Services and Mendenball Student Center. Tuesday, June 17 Basketball Shooting Triathlon 4:00 p.m. at the SRC Sports Court New River Gorge Rafting July 11-13 Register by June 20 Cost is only $130 June 23-August 16 Aerobic Passes may be purchased in the SRC Main Office M-Th 7:30 a.m6:00 pan. F 7:30 a.m12:30 p.m. For more Information contact Recreational Services at 328-6387. Join Us mmer at �& Tuesday HVt JAZZ Thursday Groove Rider Friday Kelly Smith Band ials Saturday Ergot Greenville's o tEatatra ' Shake Voor Bull UIDJ Wizard Upsloirs! Sports Bar O Copyright 1997 Winn-Dixie Raleigh Quantity RifhU Reserml Winn-Dixw' , hrketplace The Marketplace Shp. Ctr. 609 S.E. Greenville Blvd. Greenville, N.C. SUMMER PHOTO FUNG1 CLIP AND SAVE i5 STORE i COUPON i i i i i i i i Winn-Dixie- STORE N COUPON 2nd SET FREE Good On C-41 Process, Standard Size Prints Only! COUPON MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF PURCHASE! Photo Lab Manager Stamp Required Limit One Coupon Per Customer, Please. Coupon good thru June 30,1997 at our Greenville, N.C. Winn-Dixie Marketplace Photo Lab. - S I 8 Wednesday, June 11, 1997 ifieds The East Carolinian For Rent RINGGOLD TOWERS Now Taking Leases for 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom & Efficiency Apartments. CALL 752-2865 FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED TO share 2 br 1 12 bath town- house. $225.00 12 utilities 12 phone, on ECU bus route. Call Laura at 756-7128. FEMALE ROOMMATE WANT- ED FOR second summer session. Short walking distance from cam- pus. No lease. No deposit. Rent $208 and pay 12 of utilities. Call 757-2891. FEMALE ROOMMATE NEED- ED. Own bedroom, own bath- room, washerdryer. No deposit, free water & cable. Pay 12 utili- ties 8t phone. Rent $225. 551- 3168. Available now-August. ONE BEDROOM, ALL UTIU- TIES included. 12 block from campus on Holly St. $305.00 a month. Call 757-9387. Available now. Cats only. NEED SOMEONE TO TAKE over lease ASAP at Kingsarms. $285mo. Call 758-9644. GLADIOLUS APARTMENTS AVAILABLE JULY 1,1997. One, two, and three, bedroom apart- ments on 10th Street, Five blocks from ECU, now preleasing. Call Wainright Property Management 756-6209. GREAT DUPLEX FOR RENT Wyndham Circle. Available imme- diately. Contact Stephen 758- 3530. ONE 2 BEDROOM ABOVE Cat- alog Connection Available Nowl (New Carpet) for $475.00 mo. 2 Outer units facing 5th Street across from The Firehouse Tavern - available June first. One 2 bed- room apt. available June 1st above Percolator Coffeehouse $500.00. Luxury Apartments. Call Yvonne at 758-2616. FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED FOR Fall 1997 to share 2 br 2 ba duplex on East Third St. $225.00 month plus 12 utilities. Non moker. Call Stacie (910) 538-3112 $100 OFF SECURITY DEPOSIT WITH PMStNTATON Of THBCOUfON (net nU with any ottwr coupon) mflMrt I and 1 Bedroom Kanje, Rafridearator, Washar. Dryar Hookups. Docks ind Patios in most units. Laundry Facility. Sand VoBiyball Court. Located S Nocks from campus. FKH WATER. SEWI-R 5 BEDROOMS StoveRefridferatorfDithwasher Washer, OW Hookups Patios on Rrst Ftoor Located S Blocks from Campus 2 bedroom, appliances, water, basic cable. S blocks from campus. New ownership. New Landscaping. BIG 3 BEDROOM HOUSE with- in walking distance of campus. Just remodeled, big rooms, screened-in back porch and wash- erdryer included. Pets OK! Call Melissa Tilley at 830-9502. FREE ROOM, UTILITIES, CA- BLE in exchange for evening care 5 nights week of my 15 month son. Call Jayme at 353-5590. MALE ROOMMATE NEEDED TO get an apartment together or for me to move in where a room- mate is needed. Call 758-7819, ask for Steve. 3 BR DUPLEX, AVAILABLE im- mediately, to share with one other person, $187.50 per month.plus utils. etc female preferred. Call Alice 561-7981, LM. For Sale CYPRESS GARDENS TWO BEDROOM apartments on 10th street. Free basic cable, water and sewer also preleasing for the fall $415.00. Call Wainright Property management 756-6209. PERFECT FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS 3 bedroom 2 bath house in quiet subdivision. 1 12 years old. Oeck, fenced backyard. $750month. Available August. 752-3466. FEMALE ROOMMATE NEED ED. BEAUTIFUL two story Sterl- ing Point Condominium. Rent $275 and half utilities. Washer dryer included. Work all time and place stays empty. Call 353-1676. No lease. FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED TO share three bedroom house. One block from campus. Wash- erdryer, central heat, ac, rent and 13 utilities. Call Katie today 931- 0348. RESPONSIBLE ROOMMATE NEEDED TO share spacious house. $220mo 13 utilities. Three blocks from campus & washerdryer. For more info call Bill at 752-6947. RESPONSIBLE FEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED. House located behind Pitt Community College. $325.00 rent and half utilities. Deposit negotiable if necessary. Call 355-2705 or leave message. DOCKSIDE 2 BEDROOM 2 bath 1 year old parking under unit. Great location $585.00. No pets. Available Aug. 1. 756-3009. CANNON COURT AND CEDAR Court two bedroom 1 12 bath townhouses. On ECU bus-route $400-$415. Call Wainright Proper- ty Management 756-6209 preleas- ing for fall also. HOUSE FOR RENT. 302 Lewis St 3 bdrm, 1 bath, storage shed, off-street parking, wd hookup, central ac. No Pets! $775mo. 919-504-2052. IBM THINKPADS AND OTHER laptops. 100 financing avail- able. Student discounts. Call Alfred at (919)355-7057. SEIZED CARS FROM $175. Porsches, Cadillacs, Chevys, BMW's, Corvettes. Also Jeeps, 4wd's. Your area. Toll free 1-800- 218-9000 ext. A-3726 for current listings. SAMICK ELECTRIC GUITAR WITH 8" amp. Excellent condi- tion. Comes with hard and soft cases, metromere, tuner, guitar stand and many extras. Call Bran- don at 756-7245 $625 obo. BICYCLE NEW: ROSS Chimera Hybrid 22" 18 speed gripshift $130. 355-5836. FOR SALE: MUST SELL match- ing 2 dressers, mirror, and night- stand, $60 or BO and matching coffee table and end table $40 or BO. Excellent deals. Call 758- 4796. LOFT FOR SALE GREAT condi- tion comes with twin mattress book shelves on one end $65.00. Moving. Sale immediately. Call Amy 758-2828. 3 PIECE UVING ROOM set sofa, loveseat, armchair, tawny brown. Must sell. Good condition $200. Firm. Must see to appreciate Woodside Apts. S Brookwood Dr. across from Pinebrook Apts. Riv- erbluff Rd. NEED SOME EXTRA SSS this summer? Campus Dining is look- ing for part-time and full-time catering staff. We offer flexible hours and great pay. Great op- portunity for students to meet other people, free meals for every shift worked and convenient cam- pus location. If your are interest- ed, you may pick up applications at the ARAMARK Dining Office at Mendenhall Student Center. NEED A SUMMER JOB? Play at day 8t make money at night! Work nights andor weekends and have your days free with The ECU Telefund. Make your own sched- ule! $5.00hr. plus bonuses! Stop by the Rawl Annex, Rm. 5 bet- ween 2-6pm for more info. FILM PRODUCTION, TALENT MANAGEMENT, and Internships available. Call Creative Artists Management (800)401-0545. ATTENTION! ASSISTANT WANTED to help with male freshman who has cerebral palsy for the fall semester 1997. Mini- mal assistance required. Hours and payment to be determined. Call 919-732-4748 for an inter- view. Other GOVT FORECLOSED HOMES FROM pennies on $1. Delinquent tax, Repo's, REO's. Your area. Toli Free 800-218-9000 Ext. H-3726 for current listings. "SELLING IS WHAT THEY Don't Teach You At Harvard Busi- ness School says Mark H. Mc- Cormic. Gain valuable sales ex- perience through our internship. Call Jeff Mahoney at 355-7700. Announcements Help Wanted PART TIME WAREHOUSE HELP needed. Apply in person at the Carpet Bargain Center. 1009 Dickenson Ave. WORKSHOPS ON WRITING A professional resume for employ- ment will be held in the Career Services Bldg 701 E. Fifth St. Thur. June 12 at 3:00pm and Tue. June 17 at 3:00. Seniors or gradu- ate students who will soon enter the job market or students seek- ing internships or co-op experi- ences are invited to attend. The program will include information on the content format, and repro- duction of the resume. It will also include tips on preparing a re- sume that can be electronically scanned. FRISBEE GOLF SINGLES: join us for frisbee golf from 3-6:00pm on the frisbee golf course on June 10th and 11th. Department of Re- creational Services. CLIMBING WALL WORKSHOP: Join us on June 17 for the climb- ing wall workshop in the Student Recreation Center. Be sure to reg- ister by June 13 at 6:00pm in the SRC main office. The cost of the workshop will be $5.00 for mem- bers. Department of Recreational Services. NEWMAN CATHOLIC STUD- ENT CENTER: The Newman Ca- tholic Student Center invites the summer students and guests to worship with them. Sunday masses: 11:30am and 8:30pm (followed by refreshments) at the Newman Center, 953 E. 10th Street, right next to the East end of the campus. Join us also on Wednesday evenings for Mass at 5:30pm followed by fellowship. For further information, call Fr. Paul Vaeth, 757-1991 BASKETBALL SHOOTING TRIATHLON: Join us on June 17 at 4:00pm in the Student Recrea- tion Center sports forum. Depart- ment of Recreational Services. RACQUETBALL TOURNEY EN- TRY DEADLINE: if anyone is in- terested in the racquetball tour- ney, be sure to get your entry in by June 5 at 5:00 pm in the Stud- ent Recreation Center main office. Department of. Recreational Serv- ices. JOHN JACOBS AND THE Pow- er Team will be at Community Christian Church located at 1104 N. Memorial Dr. in Greenville on June 18-22 at 7:00pm nightly. The Power Team is a group of world class athletes that perform exhibi- tions of strength, power, and speed with a message of motiva- tion and inspiration. They have a message for young people world- wide against drug abuse, alcohol, and teen suicide, along with a program of academic achieve- ment. Everyone is invited to at- tend. Churches are encouraged to bring their youth groups. Ad- mission is FREE! 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Kellum Assistant Mews Eorrom With orientation starting up for anoth- er year, incoming freshmen need to be aware of what they need to do to make the most of it. Beth Anne Pretty, director of orien- tation and First Year Experience, says orientation students should keep in mind that all of the planned sessions have a specific purpose in mind. These sessions might include an introduction to ECU'S academic regu- lations, taking placement tests or watching skits depicting the potential problems of college life. "We feel that alt of the sessions are important, and that they should attend all of them because they're all there for a reason Pretty said. In addition to attending all the ses- sions, Pretty said, it is also important for students to come ready to actively participate. "The most important thing I could say to them is to ask questions Pretty said. Oientation students should also remember to take advantage of the people resources offered them at ori- entation. The orientation assistants are upperclassmen who have been trained to help freshmen make their transition into college life as smooth as possible, and are there to help. And if there is no orientation assistant immediately available, there are usu- ally other currently attending students who are willing to answer questions. "We've usually had comments that most people are pretty nice around here said former orientation assis- tant John Reeves. While all sessions are important there are a few in particular that could make the difference between a good start to a successful academic career or a dissatisfying freshman year, such as the session which introduces stu- dents to their prospective majors. The placement tests in foreign lan- guages, chemistry, mathematics and English let students know if they need to take any remedial courses or if they are eligible to place out of the first level of some classes. Another extremely important ses- sion is the one at which ID'S are made. An ID is a must-have for any college student. With it students are eligible to participate in campus activities and take advantage of resouces like the campus computer labs or the Student Rec Center. Orientation students will get an introduction to the Rec Center on the first night of orientation, when from 9- 11 p.m. they will get an opportunity to tour the new facility, participate in demo aerobics classes, see a martial arts demonstration, learn cheers from the ECU cheerleaders, and enjoy free : food. This activity is a new one for Orientation this year. "We're very excited, because the first night will be in the Rec Center, so that's very different" Pretty said. Orientation students should keep in mind that orientation is there for them to learn about their new school and to enjoy, but it is up to them to take advantage of it. EnB EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY May 15, 1997 .jit� ICQSpftMn 919-32M212 To the Class of 2001 and Parents: Welcome to Bast Carolina University. This is surely an exciting moment in your life as you begin your orientation to the university. Be assured that the faculty and staff are committed to making your transition to university life as pleasant as possible. During the orientation period you undoubtedly will have questions. Please know that we welcome your questions and will strive to answer them. East Carolina is engaged in one of the greatest building programs in its history. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the state-of-the-art Joyner Library, the Student Recreation Center, the new Wright Plaza, and the campus-wide fiber-optic network. Todd Dining Hall,and Williams Arena in Minges Coliseum are recent additions to our campus and will add greatly to your enjoyment of campus life. We have over $150 million in projects which are recently completed, under construction, or in the design phase. We are busy this summer planning for your arrival in August. There is an air of excitement as we anticipate your arrival and the full slate of campus activities which will greet you. You should plan to be challenged academically and nurtured in the development of the full range of your talents and skills. East Carolina University is a great place; we're pleased that you have decided to be one of us. Sincerely, Richard R. Eakin Chancellor � � NUJlhCflrafeflft J EuaiCapaAnaUnhvnayaiac nrfT!�lWvol�ol�omCtK� REGISTRATION THE WAY TO HAVE CLASS �Mrs Konxm As freshmen at East Carolina University, stu- dents will be taking on many new responsibil- ities, one of which is registration. "Students must learn to take responsibility and accountability for their academic future said Beth Anne Pretty, director of orientation. "It is important for students to go to all of the sessions in orientation and ask questions, because now is the time to ask. A lot of stu- dents walk in thinking that someone is going to tell them what to take and this is not the case Registration is the responsibility of the stu- dent. Each student should keep in mind sev- eral factors that could prevent a smooth reg- istration process. One important thing for freshmen to remember is that if they are tagged they can- not register. Being tagged means that the stu- dent has an unpaid fee somewhere on cam- pus. These fees could range from an overdue library book to an unpaid parking ticket. "Students can check to see if they are tagged by looking at ECU'S Web Site Pretty said. Students can find the Web Site at http:www.ecu.edu. Another important thing for students to know is how many hours they need to take. In most cases, for students to receive financial aid and loans they have to be a full time stu- dent. A full time student is a student who is enrolled in at least twelve hours per semester. Students must meet with their advisers, whose names are listed on each student's schedule. Students must, obtain their advis- ers' signature on the registration form that will be given to them by their adviser. "The signature signifies that the student met with his or her advisor and yes, the class- es he or she signed up for will work toward the major the student has chosen Pretty said. The best time for students to meet with their adviser is a week or two before registra- tion. This is important because advisers are faculty here and they are busy with their own classes. "Don't wait until the last minute Pretty said. Students should also keep in mind that the classes they sign up for at registration partial- ly determine the success of their college career. Even if the registration process runs smoothly there can still be some problems. "Students should look at the big picture, balance the time consuming classes with the less time consuming classes" Pretty said. The classes that a student registers for should be related in some way to the major they heve chosen. If the student hasn't chosen their major then they should be taking classes that will help them decide what major they would like. "These students should visit the Counseling Center located in Wright 316. They will lead the student in the career devel- opment process Pretty said. Registration can be one of the single most important things that a student does. Pretty said it is very important that the stu- dent knows how to read the catalog and can make wise decisions affecting their schedule. How to manage the books � bucks combo Amy I.Roystea Editor Celeste Wilson Managing Editor Matt Hege Advertising Director Marsuerite Benjamin Now Editor Jacqueline 0. Kellum Assistant Novw Editor Andy Turner UfMtylt Editor Patrick Reid Assistant tifsstyie Editor Amanda Ross Sports Editor David Southerland Production Manager Carole Mehle Head Copy Editor John murphy Staff Illustrator Heather Burgess Wire Editor Sot t ECU commanay tinea 1WS, e East Carolinian puMiilwi HMO copies every Tueioey and Thwioay. for mfomawn. write Tha East Carolinian, Studem PuWcationi BuiWmo. ECU. Greenvnie. 2WM3S3 or can SIMM� r Becky Allay Housing amd ComuMATomv Samvtct fSSUSS 8tapp Wmrrmm Going to college adds many expenses to your budget, not the least of which is the cost of buying books. In fact, you should estimate that your books for a yaar in college will cost between $500 and $7001 Many colleges only offer their stu- dents the option of buying their books from the student store. Here at ECU, stu- dents are lucky enough to have two choices in where they buy their books. ECU students get to choose buying their books from the ECU Student Store or the University Book Exchange (U.B.E). By having competing bookstores, the book prices here at ECU tend to be slightly lower than at schools with only one book store. While students dread buying the books each semester, they also look for- ward to selling them back at the end of the semester. Book buyback prices are above aver- age here in Greenville. Both the Student Store and U.B.E pay approximately one- half the price of the cost of a new book when they buy back books from stu- dents. Matt Duncan, textbook manager for U.B.E, said, "The most important thing we look for when buying books back is if the professor is planning to use the book the following semester Barbara Ward, sales manager for the ECU Student Store, said that after determining what books the professors intend to use again, the store looks at what books they already have in stock. From that point, both stores decide what number of books to buy back based on class enrollment figures. "We mostly look for used books because we know that students prefer them because they are more affordable than new books Duncan said. "Tha most impor- tant thing wo look for when buying books bock is if the professor is plan- ning to use the book the following semester Matt Duncan TEXTBOOK MANAGER FOR U.B.E Eric Williamson, a senior in economics, brows- es for books in the Student Store PHOTO BY AMANDA PROCTOR U.B.E and the ECU Student Store also buy books back for wholesale book com- panies that deal with other colleges across the nation. "Books our wholesale company wants are bought back here at U.B.E at the wholesale price from the student throughout the year Duncan said. Ward said students are always at an advantage to buy used books because they are cheaper to begin with and you get more of the original cost back when you sell them at the end of the semester. Both the ECU Student Store and U.B.E make every effort to provide the best and cheapest books for ECU stu- dents. Both stores also competi- tively price their other goods like school supplies, ECU clothing, computer acces- sories and gift items. r- y Orientation Issue 1997 Building Campus� PARKING THE GREAT ECU ADVENTURE Jeff Gentry Safety and Transportation Issues Staff Writer Freshmen attending ECU in the fall will find that they are attending the only major state supported university that allows freshman to have a car on campus. This year's incoming freshmen will have two available lots in which to park. These are located on 2nd and Reade and at the Allied Health Building. The freshman lot at 3rd and Reade is being converted to a residential lot because of complaints by residents that there has not been enough parking to accommodate them. These lots are not located directly on campus, but Director of Transportation Services Jim Midgette does not think that this is a major prob- lem. "I think that the transit system here at ECU is great. There shouldn't be any problem with fresh- men getting back and forth to their cars Midgette said. Midgette also says that while he sympathizes with students having to ride the bus, he also real- izes that they are not the only ones who have to do it. "Students are not the only ones whose cars are displaced. Staff also experience these problems with losing their lots to commuters and residents, so some of them also have to ride buses Midgette said. However, parking illegally is defi- nitely not the way to try and beat the system. "One thing I want to make clear is that you have to have a parking permit or day pass to park on campus. If you park on campus without one of these, you will get a ticket. We don't want students to feel we are being unfair, but those that do pay for permits deserve to have a parking space Midgette said. The freshman lot at Allied Health is currently scheduled for a makeover. This will include paving the lot, as well as installing blue light phones and improving lighting for security reasons. This type of lot is being called a prototype of what all of the ECU parking lots will look like in two to three years. Extra patrols have also been added this year, with the main additions coming in the evenings at the Reade St. parking lots. "We have received some calls from parents who were upset at the fact that there children were returning to school on the weekends and not able to find a parking space because all of the lots were fuli of unregistered vehicles. The added patrols have really helped to cut down on this problem Midgette said. As for the rumors of a parking deck being built on campus, Midgette said that while it is on the horizon, he isn't sure how long it will be before it is started. "No question, we will have a parking deck, maybe one on East campus and one on West Campus. But right now we feel that our immediate needs are being met with the surface parking Midgette said. One of the biggest reasons is the cost of a parking deck as opposed to surface lots. According to national averages, a surface parking lot costs around $950 per space, while a parking deck costs around $10,000 per space. many promo- ; tionri photos, romantic inter- ludes and fra- ternity pranks RESIDENT parking and UNIVERSITY REGISTERED parking on College Hill You might end up with A ticketed car if you park in the wrong place, so be careful. PHOTO BY AMANDA PROCTOR Freshman parking permits are $96 for the academic year. Parking Key �Faculty & Staff (B possible construction) E) University Registered (H possible construction) U Prime �Commuter (? possible construction) E)Freshtnan (B possible construction) E&Resident (B possible construction) I Construction Area�No Parking ? Visitor Parking � Motorcycle Parking Handicapped Accessibility Key Completely Accessible G Partially Accessible � Inaccessible Handicapped Parking Area � CurbCuts n o V o Freshmen who are registered with the university are allowed to park in residential, commuter, and university registered spaces after 4:00 p.m. on Fridays and until 11:00 p.m. on Sundays. After a student acquires 32 semester hours, they are allowed to move up to residential stickers, which allow them to park at or near their dorms. If you have any questions, call Parking and Traffic Services at 328-6294. Additional COMMUTER LIMITED permit parking available at Mlngea Coliseum, with RAPID SHUTTLE service to Christenbury Gym area FRESHMAN and UNIVERSITY REGISTERED parking at Allied Health Curry Ct. 2 Additional RESIDENT lots 1 FRESHMAN lot, and 1 COMMUTER parking lot off of Reade Street Building Key 1.Rivers Building35.English Department Annex70.international Affairs Office 2.Rivera Building36.Maintenance Warehouse71.Maritime History (Eller House) 3.Croatan Building37.Fleming Residence Hall72.Fletcher Residence Hall 4.Fletcher Music Center38.Student Health Center73.White Residence Hall 5.Brewster Building40.Slay Residence Hall74.Clement Residence Hall 12.Speight Building41.Umstead Residence Hall75.Flanagan Sylvan Amphitheater 13.Austin Building42.Family Therapy Clinic76.Student Recreation Center 14.Christenbury Memorial Gymnasium43.Career Services Office 15.McGinnis Auditorium44.Jarvis Residence Hall 16.Messlck Theatre Arts Center45.Central Supply 17.Howell Science Complex46.Student Financial Aid 18.Ward Guest House46a.Mail Servicesi 19.Ragsdale Hall47.Central Printing & Duplicating 20.Dowdy Student Stores47a.Student Publications� 21.Wright Auditorium48.Joyner Library. 22.Raw) Building49.ECU Police Department (Blount House) 23.Raw) Annex61.Chancellor's Residence 24.Facilities Services Office62.Jenkins Fine Arts Center 25.Howard House63.Mamie Jenkins Building 26.Whichard Building64.Mendenhall Student Center 27.Graham Building65.Erwin HallECU Parking and 28. 31.General Classroom Building Taylor-Slaughter Alumni Center66.Ledonia Wright African-American Cultural Center in Bloxton HouseTransportation Services 32.Spilman Building67.Garrett Residence Hall305 E. Tenth Street 33.Cotten Residence Hall68.Greene Residence Hall 34.Flanagan Building69.Parking & Traffic Servicesv i a; MO-OOH s Building Campus Financial aid � balancing the college buck Becky Allay Housing and Conbumatohy Senvices MMMM Staff Wnmm Many students think of college as an unattainable goal because they can- not afford it. In fact, the number one reason people do not go to college is because they cannot afford it finan- cially! In reality there are several options for people who need finan- cial aid to go to college. With the use of federal and state funds, along with contributions from ECU friends and alumni, ECU makes every effort to help students obtain aid to pay for their education. Every student has access and eli- gibility for some type of financial aid. There are three main types of finan- cial assistance available to qualified students: gift aid (scholarships and grants), long-term educational loans and part time employment (work- study program). The primary goal of these finan- cial aid programs is to provide assis- tance to students who, without aid, would not be able to obtain or con- tinue their education. Therefore, most of the funds are awarded on the basis of financial need. However, there is assistance for talented stu- dents based on merit rather than financial need. The ECU Office of Financial Aid is located on central campus near Joyner Library in the Old Cafeteria Building. Information on assistance of various types can be obtained there. ECU participates in six federal aid programs which are need based: Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Perkins Loan, Nursing Student Loan, Work-Study Program and Stafford Student Loan Program. In addition to those programs, ECU offers other types of assistance provided by state and university funds and private contributions. Some of them are: need-based scholarships, merit scholarships, departmental scholarships and the Minority Presence grant program. The Office of Student Financial Aid also provides information on out- side scholarships and aid from pri- vate organizations. After receiving financial aid, there are three require- ments that a stu- dent must meet in order to continue receiving aid. The three com- ponents of the financial aid satis- factory academic progress requirements are: accept- able cumulative GPA, average num- � requirements are allowed ber of credits earned and graduation fc anoea thg qss of financia aid. time limitation requirement The Financial Aid Office is located in the Oid Cafeteria Building, around the corner from the post office. PHOTO BY PATRICK IRELAN receiving aid are reviewed on an annual basis and students who fail to The requirements vary for second degree students and graduate stu- dents receiving financial assistance. Academic records of students to appeal the loss of financial aid. To obtain more information on financial aid, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 919-328-6610. ECU transit the only way to travel Karla Jonas OmiSNTATION AND QNKAL COLLMQB IB9UM8 Staff Wmran The East Carolina Transit Authority provides transit service to ECU students, faculty and staff. They provide timely service to, from and around East Carolina's campus, even to the off campus areas, and several shopping ser- vice areas. Taking the bus does not cost any fare. There are five different main routes serving off-campus areas. All lines run twice an hour at thir- ty minute intervals. The Purple Line goes around many of the apartment areas, Mendenhall, Christenbury and Umstead Hall. The Silver goes to Tenth street, Christenbury and University Condominiums, among many other apartments. The Gold bus during the week goes to Mendenhall Student Center, College Hill, Harris Teeter, Minges Coliseum and a few more places. On the weekends, the Gold bus takes students to places such as Target, Walmart, and the Plaza Mall. The Brown and Red lines travel to many apartments from Mendenhall. A bus schedule is available, so people cart see the times and places each bus goes. It is very helpful to have a schedule if you plan on riding the transit at any time. The brochure provides a map showing where each stop is. It also lists the service areas. The time the bus is expected to arrive at each place is published also. "It is very convenient if you need to go to Walmart on a Saturday said Emmanuelie Quenum. "There is no better way than the transit, unless you feel like walking said Dwight Elliot. "It is a good means of trans- portation when you do not have a car" said Damian Brewington. The ECUT operates during the Chris Hasting waits for riders in front of Christenbury. PHOTO JENNIFER JOHNSON academic year, beginning the first day of class of each semester and summer session. Service areas are reduced during the summer. The transit does not run on holidays, reading days or during school breaks. The guidelines and policies for the ECUT are outlined in the Clue Book. For more information con- cerning the transit, call 328-4724. Schedules should be available in the Mendenhall Student Center, in the Parking and Traffic Services and on the buses. Ledonia Wright provides a cultural experience . x�w, �h tho I Prinnia Wriaht Center, to lea Karla Jones STATION AND QBNBHAL COLLBOB IBBUBB Staff Wmrw system for African-American students at East Carolina. Its mission is to increase awareness, understanding and apprecia- tion of African-American history and cul- ture through the development of pro- grams. The Ledonia Wright African-American Cultural Center has had a lot of interesting They had many different programs, such as a speaker who specialized in tracing ancestral roots. There was a Brother to Brother rap session and a lecture from Dr. Michael Dyson. Minority visitation day on March 22 was a great success. There was a large turnout of minority students in attendance. On :4ii The Ledonia Wright African-American Cultural Center at East Carolina University- was opened in the fall of 1995. The center QUtmai tenter nas naa a ioi ui imo.w.�i� �. ftteirip i, nJed ,on, professor who founded .nd prosrams throut)hout 5. rm school W��X2& advised the first African-American student Carolina University. organization at East The center is to serve as a facility for research and educational programming and as a repository for the university's col- lection of African-American art. The center was designed to provide an educational, social and cultural support year. In January of 1997, Martin Luther King was remembered with a performance by the ECU gospel choir and with Attorney Bernadine Ballance as the featured speak- er. The center had many more programs during Black History Month in February. of the Bloxton House. A lot of minorities came out to hear the music and eat up the free food that was prepared. Art displays were set up inside the building and there the Ledonia Wright Center, to learn mort: about activities for minorities on campus said Ayana Smalls. ; The center is located in the Bloxton House. The center has a newspaper read?j ing room stocked with African-Americajv A I newspapers from across the nation. It ha a main lounge and reception area, twcf;f� conference rooms, and an art gallery where African-American art is on display- � Work by East Carolina students featuredu throughout the center. The Ledonia Wright I Cultural Center is open Monday through � rZZTluZZ"� SSTsS .m � 8:00 p.nv Office hour, ; W"J, Soi? during the academic year are Monday STvey minority student needs to go to through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ;� SWINi ptOBIN MEMORflBILIR V.V A Mattel of Taste - Bar & Btatn "Come join us for lunch" Attention Parents I . V r? ;j3u Full ABC privileges with extensive beer and wine list. For Reservations call 355-1111 658 E. Arlington Blvd. in Arlington Village THE ICE CREANL & COFFEE PLACE, j Let Hanks deliver a birthday cake or cakes for any occasion: Mail to: Hank's Homemade lee Cream 316 East 10th Street walking distance from ECU 758-0000 NOSTALGIA NEWSSTAND The Comic Book Store 919 Dickinson Ave Greenville, NC 758-6909 Coupon 20 Off Lunch Entrees H Deliver to Address Telephone: Date & Time to be delivered 4 Ordered by Address: Mail form & check J -7� � X-Otat r Orientation Issue 1997 Building Campus� They want to pump you up ' Jacqueline D. Kellum Assistant Mews Eorron If you are a freshman just entering cortege and not sure about what pai you plan to take for the next fou years, or are simply up for a challenging new experience, the AriJhy Reserve Officer's Training Cotps rnay be what you are looking forSo add some direction and defini- tion to your college experience. Captain Thomas Cooke, who teaches the freshman ROTC class, wants to make sure freshmen know about all the various advantages that the ROTC can give them. He believes that miny freshmen are frightened away from considering nOTC as a class option because of many mis- conceptions of the Arm, resulting mostly from films that present mili- tary service in an unflattering light, and the misconception that if you sign up for Army ROTC, you are obligated to perform years of mili- tary service. "There is no obligation to the mil- itary as a freshman he clarifies. "As a freshman, ifs a two-credit hour class. You don't have to buy anything, everything is provided for you The freshman ROTC classes meet for one hour a week in class, and for a two hour lab once a week. If stu- dents do a semester of ROTC and decide they don't like it, they don't have to sign up for the class the next semester. However, if they decide that the military has something for them, they will be part of a group that will give them a kind of training and dis- cipline they would not find anywhere else on campus, and possibly make lifelong friends. They also are avail- able to compete for scholarships. "We can help people get through school, because there's a lot of money there he said, and added, "it'll pay for your full tuition, $450 for books a year, and a $150 (a month) stipend. Freshmen can compete for a three-year scholarship just after their first semester A minimum 2.5 GPA and at least an 850 SAT is required to be consid- ered for Army ROTC scholarships. If a student accepts a scholarship, then there are obligations that come along with it, requiring a certain amount of time spent in military ser- vice. The ROTC can also be a valuable asset to incoming freshmen in help- ing to settle in. Cooke said that all ROTC freshmen are assigned a spon- sor, who will be a sophomore, junior, or senior ROTC member. The spon- sor will show their freshman around campus, help with registration if nec- essary, and answer any questions that might come up. "I would say that the students learn more from each other than from us Cooke said of the sponsor system. After the initial settling in period, there are many activities available to ROTC students, some of which are training related and others purely social. "We do a lot of adventure train- ing. We do rappelling, we're taking a ski trip, and we also do weekend exercises. We do those (weekend exercises) about once a month Cooke said that the social activi- ties might include such events as picnics, tailgate parties at football games, and a formal dinner held once a semester. There is also a chance for inter- ested ROTC members to compete in their own sport. The competition usually takes place in September or October. "We have a varsity sport, which most people don't know, called Ranger Challenge Cooke said. "Ifs a series of military events like physi- cal fitness, marksmanship, and land navigation. They cross a river with a rope bridge, and they do a 10 kilo- meter march j After completinq their four years of ROTC in college, those who choose to make a career out of the military will not necessarily be spending all their time on rifle drills and outdoor marches. There are many other jobs in the military cov- ering a variety of disciplines. "For every guy shooting a rifle, there's ten people behind him Cooke said, citing the people at desks and driving the transports as A JN - ft.?'WE'VE GOT VOUR FAVORITE I DC COMICS AND MORE' w?m � NOSTALGIA Ifjl NEWSSTAND 11II Tie Comic Book Hlb Store ,v' &S&�flP 919 Dickinson Ave. � 758-6909 Sfif "� nc Comics C "�4 DISCOVER A LITTLE CORKER OF CoMdY ATI IJL North Comma's Legendary Rock N' to Nightclub Now In ITs 25" Year In Downtown Gt�nvWo We 're smallin size But Big on service call ahead & we'll have your favorite ready to go 757-1716 � 300 Evans Street � 757-1716 Greenville's Best Kept Secret (above) Army ROTC Cadet John Long looks for "the enemy" during a weekend training exercise at Fort Bragg, NC. (below) An ECU cadet fires a machine gun during a weekend exercise at Fort Bragg. PHOTOS COUKTESV OF ECU ROTC examples. "It's amazing the things you can do. You can be a lawyer, a dentist, or anything. It's really very diverse For the female students who might consider the ROTC but are inclined to think of it being for men only, the ROTC has as many opportunities for them as for any- one else. "Ifs not broken down�you're male, you're female. Everyone gets the same training, and is held to the same standards Cooke said. "The percentage of women is about 20 percent, which is really not as much as we'd like Cooke says the ROTC has so much to offer incoming fresh- men�discipline, motivation, and physical fitness, among other things. And for those who choose it, a military career after college can be equally as rewarding. Some choose to put in a few years to pay back the scholarships that helped them through school, and during their enlistment can receive training that prepares them well for finding a job when they get out. "We can offer you a job, and you do something worthwhile for four years, and you have a resume thafs two or three pages long Cooke said. For students who definitely want to sign up for Army ROTC their first semester, the class is Military Science (MLSC) 1001. There are two sections, with sec- tion one meeting on Tuesdays 9- 10 and section two on Tuesday 11- 12. The lab portion of the class is MLSC 1011 and meets on Wednesdays 3-5. For anyone who would like more information about ROTC before deciding, there will be an information session at 8:30 and 3:00 on day two of orientation in Cooke's office, located in Rawl 344. r.nn APARTMENTS 1,2 & 3 Bedroom Apartment Homes � State of the art Fitness Center. � Pool, tennis & volleyball � 5 minutes from ECU. � Washers & dryers available � Great Location! u Offering Reduced Security deposit 3 Month Student Summer Leases on 1 $400.00 $423.00 Monthly. CALL TODAY 355-2198 'Equal Homing Opportunity' 355-2198 1510 Bridle Circle GORDON'S GOLF AND SKI SHOP 207 East Arlington Boulevatfl 75h-1on. Come see our new selection of In-Line Skates r T � -� � Building Campus Orientation Issue 197 Services offered promote healthier living Angela Koenig HKALTHSNVmONMeNTAL l�SUCS Stapp Wmrem One of the most feared aspects of col- lege is the "freshman 15 College students are united in their hatred of the weight gain that strikes first year students. There are several ways to maintain or begin leading a healthy lifestyle while it �CU beyond the doors of the Student Health Center and the Rec Center's aerobics rooms. Now that parents are no longer rt�r to make sure students eat bal- anced metis, students often feel the need td eat otaa and french fries everyday. Campus Nutritionist Laura Hartung emphasizes that while what you eat is important, how much you eat is espe- cially crucial. "the amount and frequency is what's important. You should watch portions even more than what food you're eating Hartung said. "Even pasta can be fattening if you eat six cups of it as a meai. Think about hunger versus what looks good T�Ht does not mean that food pyra- mid should be discounted. Hartung encourages students to include a source of vitamins A and C a day when eating. Vitamin A sources include cantaloupe and other foods with orange or green color, such as baked sweet potatoes. According to Hartung, these foods contain anti-oxi- dants which help prevent heart dis- ease and cancers. Vitamin C sources include oranges and other fruits, as well as green pep- pers, broccoli and kiwi. "The best way to start eating right is to start with breakfast Hartung said. "Studies show that children who don't eat breakfast actually have high- er cholesterol than children to do eat breakfast According to Hartung, breakfast and lunch are so important because the body's metabolism is the quickest in the first 12 hours of the day. People should eat the bulk of their calories by 2 to 3 p.m. "Women especially tend to save their calories until dinner time and then eat a big dinner. This is really not good for you because at this time your body's metabo- lism is much slower Hartung said. "Freshman do gain weight and it's because they're late at night, consum- ing alcoholic beverages and are not getting as much exercise as they should Hartung said. To help stu- dents eat healthier, "Whafs Cooking a monthly newsletter, is distributed through campus dining locations. It includes low-fat recipes as well as nutritional information. Campus Dining Services also has a Treat Yourself Right entree and food line. Hartung is available for individual nutrition counseling for people who have special dietary needs, such as diabetes or anorexia and for people who want help losing fat. She also does programs in residence halls and can be found in the cafeterias at lunchtime talking to students. Hartung will be teaching a new class next year for students who want to learn how live healthier lives. "Eat Right, Live Right" will cover topics (above) RN Gina Berry takes Lamont Winslow's blood pressure at the Student Health Crt�r (below left) Students check into the Student Health Center. i PHOTO BY PATRICK IRELAN ranging from how nutrition affects health to low fat cooking. The class is being funded by a $5000 grant and is offered from 5:15- 7:45 p.m. on Wednesdays for three credits. One of the many services offered at the Rec Center is a full fitness assessment. For a $10 fee for stu- dents and members participants can undergo a series of tests which will assess their physical fitness ability. The test includes a nine to 12 minute stationary bike ride measuring heart rate and blood pressure and measures of flexibility, muscular endurance and muscular strength. "One of the best things about it rs that we help interpret the results and make suggestions about what exer- cises would be beneficial to the stu- dent so they can reach their fitness goal Director of Fitness Kari Brown said. Interested students need to call the Rec Center to make an appointment. The Rec Center does offer many other opportunities for fitness, and through the Adventure Program stu- dents can take weekend canoeing, hiking and backpacking trips. Walking routes are currently being developed which will begin and end at the Rec Center. The Office of Health Promotion and Well-Being provides up-to-date infor- mation on a wide range of health top- ics ranging from alcohol and otf drugs to sexuality. Brochures, pantr phlets, videos and books are available, for class reports, projects or petsQciaJ use. r �� Information is also available through the office's homepage. Vim site provides links to webpages iCOftt cerning some health issues. n This office also offers programs.tgf residence halls, campus organiza- tions and classes. Program topics include sexually transmitted diseases, healthy eating, safer sunning and sex- ual assault. Director Donna Walsh encourages students to lead healthier lives and wants students to realize now is the time to do so. "Whenever you're dealing with transition if s a good time to buUd in healthier habits. So if you've alwajfis wanted to exercise build it in now Walsh said. "If you build in healthy habits now, it won't be as difficult later on to change your old habits, "You should have a hearthier acd happier college career and you pan show potential employer that you're a wise investment Walsh said. For more information contact: Laura Hartung, Campus Nutritionist 328-2686 Student Rseraatlon Cantor 328-6378 Offioa of Haalth Promotion and Wall-Being 210 Whiehard NOTICE NEW STUDENTS Read and follow the rules of Joyner literary rigorooslyf- Above all, do not walk out the dea with material that ha not been checked out! Alarms will go oft! � ECU security police will stop,you; and take your ID! You will have to talk to the library director! You will have to see ibe- Dean of Students! - It will be assumed that yov are a thief! You wMI be subject to penalties ranging from fines and probation to expulsion! Don't Do It! 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I was actually relieved when they left, and lifer that night, as I inspected the premises and roamed that hall in search of new friends, I remember thinking that dorm life might not be so bad. Well I definitely have lots of good stories to tell. But I have never regret- Sfor one second living in a residence It has been an education all in its V and even though some of the time I was miserable, most of the time living in the dorm was pretty cool. Just think, as freshmen, most of you are away from home for the first time. Maybe you are scared or a little wor- ried, and that is okay. But, with so rhuch freedom, after the first night or two, you won't even remember why you were worried in the first place. What could be better than living on � hall with 32 or so people, staying up lite, going downtown, dodging calls from your mother, exposing your hall- mates to your exquisite music choices (just don't be mad when they return the favor), and ordering pizza at two in the morning? When you live in the dorm, the world is yours. No one is screaming at you to mow the lawn or eat broccoli. Your mom isn't yelling at you to turn the stereo down a few deci- bels. And you don't have to wash your dishes until they are so rank you can't stand them. On the down side to all this, you have to do your own laundry, eating at Mendenhall pales in comparison to a home cooked meal (even if that home cooked meal is a TV dinner), and when you are worshipping the porcelain god after a night of heavy drinking at the Elbo, just pray you are lucky enough to have a roommate who will hold your head. Speaking of roommates, room- mates can be a great i.iing. In fact, my best friend was my roommate at orien- tation. But from my experience, ECU Housing is not known for matches made in heaven. There is only one sec- tion on the housing application where you get to make any decision about who you spend the next two semester with � the "smoking" or "non-smok- ing" box. Wowl What a scientific approach to placing strangers together who have to live in a nine by 12 room for two semesters. Shouldn't ECU Housing at least ask for your music preferences or a zodiac sign? But no mat- ter how uncom- fortable things may be, having an automatic friend such as a roommate makes things a little easier. So what if they eat all your Jell-0 out of the mini fridge or bor- row your favorite jeans without asking? You can feel confident you will always have someone to eat with in the dining hall. There is so much about life in a res- idence hall that could never be squeezed into this piece. You will just have to have your own experiences and wade through this first year in the dorm the best you can. Just be sure that if you are living without air condi- tioning, bring lots of fans because it will be practically unlivable until October. Also, try and follow the rules. You know no overnight guests of the opposite sex, no drinking in your room unless you are twenty-one, no more ;� Tne annual Hwhgof spring, held on tfie MaH, sponsored by University Unions. Ashlen Sutfin(left) and Melanie M. Stine, both juniors in communication, relax in their Cotten Hall room. PHOTO BY AMANDA PROCTOR than six people in your room at a time, blah, blah, blah. Your RA will give you the rest of the rules and it is best to stay in good graces with your RA. Some of you will have a great time living on campus. Some of you will end up wanting to live in your car rather than see your roommate's face again. At least when it is all over, you will have some great stories to tell and in five years it won't matter if your roommate boiled your goldfish or scratched your $25 Rage Against the Machine import. Cheap fun can be found all around town David Cloughley Stafp ��nmn 'I stare at my change jar in disbe- Tiefall copper, no silver. What's gonna happen today? I'm broke with nothing to do. "What's up, Davo? comes Johnny's voice from outside my 'window. "Up for a round o'golf, my man?" E r "Yeah. Let me get my discs It's gonna be a day of frisbee- golf at ECU's disc-golf course for me; just one of the many cheap or free things to do in this lovely town of Greenville. Being college students, we Often find ourselves broke or poor and in need of stuff to do that doesn't cost a lot of money. ECU offers many affordable things for entertainment � frisbee-golf is just one of them. Throughout the campus there are other things for entertainment for summertime students such as the Student Recreation Center, which provides indoor and out- door pools, basketball courts, a rock climbing wall and a very nice fitness center. All you need to get into the Rec Center is a valid ECU ID. There is the Outdoor Adventure Facility, where, for minimal fees, students can rent canoeing or camping equipment and other stuff for summertime fun. Student Rec Services has sporting equipment such as fris- bees for disc-golf, golf clubs, bas- ketballs, softballs, etc. These things can all be obtained by leav- ing your student ID until you return the item. Mendenhall Student Center has pool tables and a bowling alley that are kinda cheap. The student center shows free movies in Hendrix Theatre during the fall and spring semesters. During the summer, the movies will be shown in the Fleming Hall court- yard. Make sure you bring a chair or a blanket. There are free bands on Wednesday nights at The Bean Bag on Jarvis' Street. If there are enough people interested, The Bean Bag has open-mic poetry readings on Thursday. Around town there are several city parks that are good for walks or bike-riding, and the Jaycee Park has skateboard ramps. The Town Commons on First Street is a great place to relax. Then there is the Greenville Museum of Art, located on South Evans Street. It keeps regular hours anad sometimes hosts spe- cial exhibits. For cheap movie watching, the $1.50 theatre downtown isn't a bad deal. People-watching down- town can prove to be rather inter- esting, also. Look around campus for fliers; there are usually annoucements of events posted all around cam- pus. This is where you can find out about plays, bands, art shows, readings, etc going on around town and at school. So go out and do something. It doesn't take much, if any, money in this town to have fun. Remember to be safe though by taking friends � they aren't hard to make around here, either. Strike it cheap at the Mendenhall bowling alley. It doesn't cost much, and you get to wear funny shoes. What more do you want? PHOTO BY JONATHAN GREEN THE ICECREAM & COFFEE PLACE. BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Mini-Sundae coupon mxphmt 9197 limit 1 per customer. 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It's locat- ed near the end of campus where Clement and White resident halls are. If you can make it to the corner of 5th Street and Cotanche Street, you'll be smack dab in the middle of all the bars. Now what? Hopefully, the following summaries of downtown establishments will give you some idea as to where you want to go. Nearly all of the bars admit persons 18 years and older; however, they all strictly enforce the minimum drinking age. Snicker, snicker. Well, most of them do. The Attic: I'm starting with one of the two oldest establishments. If a fair- ly big band comes to town, more than likely they will be playing at The Attic. The Ramones, Drivin' and Cryin' and R.E.M. have all played there in the past. Hootie and the Blowfish and the Dave Matthews Band played at The Attic all the time for like $5 before they became huge rock stars. Also, there's Comedy Zone on Wednesday nights. The Elbo: The second of the veter- an downtown bars, The Elbo is often the first place freshmen head. There's plenty of dancing, drinking and "hook- ing up" among the mostly young crowd. BW3: If you want some really good and really hot hot ings, this is the place. There's no cover charge, so it's often packed, especially on the week- ends. You can hang out and play the trivia game. It also has a patio, where local bands play every so often. La Vista; Many people still call this place Milano's, so don't be confused. La Vista always has a good number of food and drink specials. The patio is great, especially when the weather is nice. Underwater Cafe: Underwater is a laid back place to relax and hang out with friends and have a few beers. It attracts a slightly older crowd; small (often acoustic) bands play many nights. Peasant's. It's heaven to the roots rock crowd. If you like Phish and the Grateful Dead, this is your thing. Bands play several nights each week. Peasant's also has a pretty big patio. Alfredo's Alfredo's II Alfredo's is the perfect place to grab some pizza after a long night � cheap and pretty good. Alfredo's II has a diverse crowd and pool tables. Sports PadSplashSharkey's: This place is huge. It has like a million pool tables, and there's also air hockey and video games. If you want to dance, go to the Splash side. If you want to relax a little, go to Sharkey's, where acoustic musicians are often featured. The Percolator Coffee House: Coffee is another liquid refreshment that you will more than likely learn to love dur- ing your college days. All kinds of interesting folks can be found at the Percolator. It has open- mic nights and poetry reading sometimes. Just remember to not drink of the dreaded decaf. Decaf is evil. Boli's. Boli's has great calzones. It's a very well-lit place, good for watching games on the TV or whatever else pops in front of you. Pantana Bob's: There's lots of flip- ping and flopping here. Dance the night away if you want at Pantana Bob's. The age of the crowd varies. Firehouse Tavern: The newest joint downtown, the Firehouse Tavern bills itself as Greenville's Ultimate Sports bar. If you need to get your sports kick, go there. However, beware on the weekends; it's plenty packed, and you may have hard time Ending a seat to watch the big monster truck rally on ESPN2. Cheap Shot O'Malley's: Cheap Shot's is another laid back kind of place. If you just want to hang with your friends, go or something. Wrong Way Corrigan's: Corrigan's features a lot of blues and blues rock bands on the weekends. The crowd is generally older; there are a lot of non- students. The Cellar: The Cellar is another place you can shake it. It feature three different rooms, one playing rock, one country and one dance. The crowd is normally a little older than the Elbo crowd. Hurrah Harry's: Hurrah Harry's is an interesting place. The laid back atmosphere complements the place, which always seem kind of dark and garage-like, a good thing. They also have pool tables. Omar's: Omar's has very good Greek food. They also have a good selection of microbrews. Happy's Pool Room Happy's is timeless. If you want a good taste of Eastern Carolina life, go to Happy's. It's a great place to play pool, and you gotta love the Pabst Blue Ribbon Beverage Center sign that adorns the wall. Chico's. Chico's has great Mexican food. Make sure you try the Hungry Pirate sometime. If you are under 21, you won't be able to get in later on in the night. So, I hope this helps you somehow. Downtown Greenville can be a blast, and it can be dull as hell. There are a lot of other places to go in Greenville that are totally different from the down- town scene. Explore, be creative. But remember, the boogie man is alive and well, and he lives in Greenville. Be safe. Name Brand Catalog Clothing at Discount Prices! onnechon Uptown Greenville (Above)Are you ready to conquer dowrtown? Here's Fifth St. outside Firehouse tavern towards the Cellar. 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Sitwe I arrogantly pride myself on being an "expert" in the world of film, lette start our tour with the local movie seen At the moment, Greenville has five theaters, although a 12-screen multiplex complete with a state-of- the-art THX sound system is reported to oon be built. But that will be then; this-is now. fThe Carolina East Cinema is the "cWssJesf theater in town, especially since it recently installed a DTS sound sysfam in a couple of its screens. Asfae from that worthy feature, the Carolina East has the distinction of belrtg the only Greenville theater with four screens. The screens themselves arefrttauch to brag about (none of the " local'screens are), but they still offer the1 more pleasant viewing experi- ence. The main advantage Carolina East has'fe its lobby, which is more spa- cidus and conveniently constructed. Oncw Inside the theater, one has easy access to the individual theaters, locatacl in four sectioned-off corners of thp lobby. Sectioning off the the- atersfls essential because it allows traffic! leaving one showing to exit withdft crashing into those waiting to get irj�The other local theaters have a big problem with traffic flow simply became the theaters and the lobby are n arranged in a rational manner. The other key to the success of Carolina East is the fact that the snack bar is smartly located in the center of the lobby, as opposed to the rear. This not only allows lines to form around the snack bar without bothering those who simply want to skip food and see the movie, it also allows the employ- ees to serve as many customers as possible as quickly as possible, there- by making the wait for food short. But the Carolina East is not perfect, and like the Carolina East the other theaters also suffer problems. The Buccaneer, which tends to have wider screens than the Carolina East, has its snack bar in the center of the lobby, but the lobby still leaves much to be desired because it isn't built to hold a large, sell-out crowd. The Park, Greenville's only $1.50 theater, handles itself nicely. Since the Park only has one screen, there isn't much of a problem with traffic flow. While the theater itself isn't great, the Park, for its price, is pretty satisfying. The main complaint with the Park cen- ters around the movies it typically decides to show, but I won't deal with that issue now. The worst of the bunch is without a doubt the Plaza. Not only is this the- ater simply ugly, it is also illogically constructed. The lobby is too small for a three-screen theater, thereby caus- ing serious crowding problems; the snack bar is located in the rear of the lobby, there- by causing more crowd- ing problems; and the indi- vidual the- aters are awk- wardly situat- ed down nar- row hails, thereby caus- ing even more crowding problems. Oh, by the way, the screens and the projectors here equate poor cinema. When I finally saw Schindler's List at the Plaza, I distinctly heard the projector cranking the reel around. The Plaza almost makes a movie trip to Raleigh worth the effort. There is one final option open only to ECU students and faculty and their friends: the Student Union's Hendrix Theatre located in Mendenhall, the one theater not monopolized by the same man. This, in many ways, is Greenville's best cinematic choice. Its screen is large and does maintain the aspect-ratio of widescreen cinema. The seating area is spacious, allowing for a rather large sell-out crowd, which can get rowdy at times, depending on what movie is showing. Hendrix has several advantages over the other local theaters. For starters, all films can be seen for free, which makes Hendrix the best choice for your buck. Also, Hendrix, unlike the Carmike chain, will once in a while siip in higher quality film selections. However, if your taste buds lean more towards the art house features, then you better dig into the local video market, which is quite strong. There are more video stores in this town than you can shake some type of thin, wooden object at. Greenville has the standard video options like Blockbuster and Hollywood Video, but the place to get your more risque cinema is East Coast Music and Video. Here, one can find a wide assort- ment of main- stream and alternative HL. �uHf ja SILVER (A w MBULLET M a Doors Open: 7:30 p.m. 2L Vouch OfCCass Stage Time: 9:00 p.m. 756-6278 TUESDAY: Lingerie Night WEDNESDAY: Amateur Night and Silver Bullet Dancers THURSDAY: Country & Western Night FRI. & SAT: Silver Bullet Exotic Dancers 10 OR MORE GIRL � DANCERS EVERY Pamslk NIGHT! Located 5 Miles West of Greenville on 264 AlL (Behind Aladdin Taxi & Limo Service) films. And, oh yeah, they have lots and lots of new and used music for sale. Speaking of music, Greenville is also a hot place to increase your CD collection. Believe it or not, Greenville offers some of the finest selections in CD's anywhere in this state. Within one single block, there are two primo music stores, CD Alley and Skully's. While both are fine stores, my personal prefer- ence slants towards CD Alley, which has almost become an insti- tution at ECU. If you can't find it at or get it from CD Alley, you don't need it. But, of course, ECU students aren't simply here to dance and slam to the best in music. They are here to broaden their minds. Here's a novel idea: read a book. Greenville's rapid growth has resulted in a book surge, thanks to such major book chains as Barnes & Noble and Waldenbooks. But if corporate chains aren't your thing, there are several inde- pendent book stores around. The Book Warehouse constantly has deals on new books, while many used goodies can be found at such spots as the Book Worm and the Book Potato. If your brain thirsts for some- thing with more visual flair, then dive into Greenville's lucrative comic book market. Comic fans need not fear because Greenville (thankfully) supports two excellent comic shops, each with its own personality. Heroes Are Here Too is located right downtown, so it is the most convenient of the two. But that is not all this store has going for it. If you want your superhero stuff, including trading cards, this shop and its uncannily friendly ser- vice does not disappoint. Everything from Captain America to Cerebus, heroes are indeed here. If your tastes are more, let's say, alternative, hop and skip a few blocks down to Nostalgia Newsstand, located off Dickinson Avenue. If you thought comic books were just for kids, step into this colorful and sometimes unset- tling corner of the world. Nostaiigia has heroes and much, much more. Okay, that was more than a two- minute tour, but you get the point. Maybe Greenville isn't Charolotte or Raleigh, but it's also not a watery hole in the ground. Like anything, Greenville is what you make of it. If you're new to town and you want this strange land to become more familiar and develop into your new home, then get out and brave your new world. Welcome to Greenville, and enjoy your stay. laic Dancers Available For Jachclorette Parlies � i CRYSTAL CONNECTION (JIPOISI SliOPv IN UUNVUU . 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If you're any- thing like me, you like to eat good food, be surrounded by good friends, and not have this experience tear to deeply into your pocket. Where might you find such a balance of life's little pleasures? Well, good cheap food I think I can help you with, but as far as friends, you'll have to be on your own. Now, I'd like to caution � well, more like remind you � that these places are for cheap, good food, in a cool atmos- phere � right? Well, sometimes many of the so-called more colorful people in this town also know these deals too, so please do not be shocked by any peculiar actions you may be exposed to. Whether you're in the mood for down home cookin' or a burrito, there's a place and a price for just about every taste imaginable. Longing for grandma's cooking? You might want to check out Venters Grill, (752-2767) located on Mumford Road. This restaurant converted from a double-wide trailer will not let you - walk away hungry. Upon arrival, there's a sign posted clearly stating no profanity. Take this sign seriously; they will throw you out if you get too rowdy. You can seat yourself at any of the picnic tables and read the daily specials on the chalk board posted on the wall-there are no tangible menus. You are served on paper plates and eat with plastic utensils�very cost efficient, don't you think? Hopefully, you like tea because it's the only tasty beverage served there aside from water. However, if you are unpartial to tea, there is a soda machine right out- side the trailer for your convenience. A typical lunch will run you about $3- $4 bucks and you can choose from barbecued turkey, yams and corn on the cob to meatloaf, cabbage and rutabagas. Your plate will be full until you are, so bring an appetite. If you're looking for a meal that doesn't require a nap after comple- tion, perhaps you want to check out some of the restaurants located downtown on Fifth Street. Chico's Mexican restaurant located at 521 Cotanche Street (757-1666) has devel- oped a lunch special in honor of the starving ECU student. Dining in its authentically decorated atmosphere, the Hungry Pirate is a treat for all. This burrito is stuffed with beef, beans, rice, lettuce, sour cream, spe- cial Mexican sauce and cheese. Did I mention complementary chips and salsa come with every meal � unlim- ited amounts? However, be warned, the salsa is homemade and can get a bit hot at times. All together this mas- sive meal will run you about $3.95 and if you are still hungry after this, I'll be surprised. I usually ask for a doggy bag. O.K. Mexican and down home cookin' aren't quite your speed today. You're more in the mood for a pizza. You ought to check out Boli's Fifth Street Pizzeria located at 123 East Fifth Street (752-Boli). This quaint vl � v �k.�"��. Then you may be just the person we are looking for. We are now accepting appli- cations for ail posi- tions. See our ad on page 11 for a complete uj V j JEN; list of positions. fp 9 Sppty ai our officetm theWond floor or the Student publications Building (across from joyner Library). relaxing feel- good pizzeria has a taste and a price for every- one. Aside from daily lunch spe- cials, you can get a large salad and a slice of pizza bread for under $4 bucks. Boli's also takes pizza to a new level, serving its famous Greek pizza made with oil instead of tomato sauce and topped with spinach, ton toes ana eta cheese � thoy are addictive. They also serve strombolies, stuffed with three kinds of cheeses and toppings of your choice. A small feeds several and a large feeds a small army. Say today you're just in the mood for a hot dog and some fries. Cubbie's, 501 South Evans Street, (752-6497) has earned the reputation of serving the best burger in town. This relaxing little stop, decorated with sports paraphernalia, is usually playing beach music and showing a game of some kind on the tube. Here your server can bring you the famous Cubbie's cheeseburger topped with chili, cole slaw, onions, catsup, and mustard for under $2.50 � it's a big When your parents come down for visits s& them to take you �back (above). Per ���'t) may je more itteo to a si dent's budge PHOTO BY JENNIFER JO! Mb IN burger. A hot dog will run you a bc and so will fries or hush puppies.efiHs a great place for a fast filling luncfi!1 All in all, these places are wrteVe it's at for good food, in a cool plfifcfe that doesn't put a strain in your pock- et. Be warned, most of these tfet spots can become addictive, I can p�� sonally attest to that. Don't be su prised if you find yourself becoming; a local at more than one of these wate ing' holes. Did I mention the colorfiil people of Greenville yet? Well, regi larly visiting any of these spots wi acquaint you with some of them arip may make you some new friends. ' : : HUNGRY, PIRATE? Go to CHICO's and get a HUNGRY PIRATE! It's the biggest burrito you've ever seen! And you won't have to dig into your treasure chest-it's only $3.75, MonFri. 2-5 and Sat. & Sun. 11-5. OPEN 7 DAYS FOR LUNCH & DINNER. DOWNTOWN, GREENVILLE (ACROSS FROM U.B.E). 757-1666 Welcome to East Carolina University from the ECU Honor Board! Congratulations on choosing ECU as your home! � Have Fun as a pirate . . . Not problems. � Know you limits & Know the Rules! EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY JUDICIAL BOARDS It is our hope that your academic and social careers as students at ECU will be meaningful to you for the rest of your life. Our goal is to provide you, the stu- dent, an opportunity to reach your maximum potential. In order to fulfill this goal we must always be aware that our behaviors impact others. With this in mind, please remember the university standards for behavior. The Student Code of Conduct can be found in the 1997 - 1998 Clue Book. Student Attorney General - Haden Jennings SGA Offices - 328-4722 Honor Board Advisor - Karen D. Boyd Dean of Students Officer - 328-6824 Wichard 201 � 328-6824 pimiiM . r r�!??1�?1??.? Building Lifestyles� Plan well and your cash won't go bye-bye Put Raid Aamr. UnsTYLC Ed. gratulations, you've made it! You're on a college campus, away from home and in control of your own Iff now. Despite what your parents Ijity think, most of you are far enough Hway that you can do what you want without too much input from them. However, that means that you have some decisions to make for yourself that could affect your life for years to come, including financial decisions. "Every college student, whether it's true or not, makes jokes at some point like, "Money? Please, I'm in college aJrlfortunately, this scenario is most l$�n true, as college life seems to be a giant money vacuum that sucks its Victims dry. So, how do you avoid the poor man's burden of college? Start fanning now for the rest of your life. : First and foremost, all students should have a banking account of their own, and a checking account is highly recommended. Checking and sayings is even better, but you have o .fit your accounts to your money, an opening a checking account, shop around for the best offers. Most banks have college banking plans that really help, so don't be afraid to ask. Other questions to keep in mind include: What are the complete charges that the accounts have? (i.e. Is there a flat monthly fee, and are there any hidden charges that may pop up?) Is there a limit on the number of checks written monthly? Does the account come with an ATM card? If so, are the bank's ATM machines close and readily available? Is there a certain number of free ATM with- drawals? Is there a "1-800" number for 24 hour account information? Does the bank offer a form of over- draft protection? One major pitfall of checking accounts is the infamous bounced check. Overdraft protection allows you to guard against this. Some banks have a line of credit available that, in the event of insufficient funds, will cover the check up to a certain amount. Some banks also have a sys- tem that, if you also open a savings account at the bank, will take the extra amount of the check from your savings account. These are important options, considering that a big enough mistake will stay on record with the credit bureau for seven years. Another step in money manage- ment is to prioritize. Take a look at what is important to you and decide how much money you want to put into each thing. Then decide what sacrifices will have to be made to accommodate that. For example, last year I decided to buy a new guitar. I looked at my money and decided I could eat cheaper and stay home more instead of going out a lot. So, I used the money I saved from those amendments to my life to cover my purchase. Speaking of going out, everybody knows that Greenville has a reputa- tion and some great clubs, but before you head out the door think about how much money if II take to com- plete your plans for the night, and vow not to spend more. Ifs easy to get caught up in club-hopping or buy- ing food downtown, but it gets expen- sive quick, so be careful. Finally, avoid the Satan of college finances, credit cards. Yes, it feels nice when all these companies send you packets offering you instant credit, but realize that, as friendly as these companies sound, their main interest is themselves. If you do fee! that you must get a credit card or if you decide to get one to build a credit history, shop around again. Some have lower finance charges, and with a little bit of looking, you can find one with no annual fee. Always be sure to read the fine print, and keep track of what you charge. Allow yourself to only use the card in certain situations and think about how you're going to pay the bill before you charge. If you real- ize that you won't be able to pay the biil, put the card back in your pocket and remember that you'll thank your- self later. No financial plan can account for everything, and nobody is perfect at keeping money. However, if you take the time to lay down some rules for yourself and then keep to them, you'll find that after your time here at East Carolina you'll be on better ground than many of your peers, and you'll have a good start on how to live the rest of your life. A snackbar locatedwithin Student Center. Grab some between classes, or while waiting for a (FREE) movie to begin at Hendrix Theater. You will not break out in spots, we promise. 4 the "I � � eastcarolinian "HI rience with us! Then yen may be just the person we are looking for. We need your help this fall, and spring. We are accepting applications for all sections of the paper including special issue positions. � Staff writers for News, Sports, and Lifestyles � Opinion columnists � Advertising Reps. � Copy Editors � Production Assts. � Photographers � Cartoonists The East Carolinian Distributed each Tuesday and Thursday, The East Carolinian serves the campus as the major sorce of information about activities and events as well as a forum for discussion of issues and ideas. This student-run paper provides numerous oportunitJe, including communi- cations, business and management experi- ences where students can apply what they learn in the dassroom TEC Mtmummm328-6366 TEC AaVcrtbiaa 328-2000 We WZMB WZMB is ECU'S student-run FM radio sta- tion that offers a variety of alternative music including rock, jazz, rap and heavy metal. The station also offers news and sports reports and call-fa type participatory shows at 913 on the dial. Various opportunities, including both on- and off-air experiences, are available in this hands-on environment, allowing students to prepare for a future career. 3284913 offer the experience of a lifetime. Expressions is a magazine that sereves as the voice of of the campus minority population. Published fours times a year, its pages carry stories, artwork and poetry that address the concerns and problems of the various ethnic and religious groups represented on this multkultrua! campus. Various opportunities to write design and illustrate are available between the magazine's covers. 328-6927 The Rebel The Rebel is ECU's literary arts maga- zine published annually each Spring. The featured artistis and literary pieces are selected by a panel of judges from entries submitted by the ECU community. An annual art display showcases those selec- tions. Staff members can get various types of experience from administering the con- test to arranging the annual art show to producing the magazine. The Rebel328-6502 �7-� Lifetime Apply at our office on the second floor or the Student Publications Building (across for Joyner Library)? Wilson Ac res Apartments ' . ' 752-0177 '�� " : � ' I8'Q6E:I St Greenville NI.C- 27'&58-0772 ' . Don t Be Fooled By our Competition. WILSON ACRES Has It All! Plus we charge no application fee. Now offering $300 security deposit for 2 bedrooms & $400 security deposit for 3 bedrooms. 2 and 3 bedroom Townhouses wl VI2 baths. Water, Sewer and Cable included. Small pets wlfet 4i3E 5 BLOCKS FROM E:C.U. WITH BUS SERVICE AVALIBLE I � Building Strong Foundations Orientation Issue 1997 What does greek life offer freshmen? - - �iii 'lim i IB i vwnatif you'rtrtallY going hiking. Noona- shoulder techniques, please. Jacqueline D. Kellum Assistant News Editor Among the many decisions facing fresh- men is whether or not to join a Greek organization. For the many who may be uncertain, three leaders of the Greek organizations here at ECU urge freshmen to give it a chance and try to move past any stereo- types they may have of Greek life. TEC spoke with Chris Rey, president of the ECU chapter of the National Panhellenic Council, which includes all Afr'can-American Greek organizations, Chris Arline, president of the ECU chap- ter of the Inter-Fraternity Council, or men's fraternities, and Tera Stutzman, rush director for the ECU chapter of the National Panhellenic Conference, which includes women's sororities. Many incoming freshmen may have the perception that the primary function of Greek organizations is to have parties, but these three leaders say they also do community service, provide personal and academic support and participate heavily in other campus activities. "We do a lot of things that a lot of people don't see. We have those food drives, and charity events, and all those things that represent Greek life. That's really why we were founded, to do more in the community Rey said. Other freshmen might believe that being in a Greek organization costs too much, and only upper-class students are Greeks. In fact, all three Greek leaders agreed that most of their members receive financial aid and work jobs, and pay their own dues. "I pay for my dues, I work to pay for those; the vast majority of my fraternity brothers are all on financial aid, and they work jobs Arline said. Rey, Arline and Stutzman all pointed out the advantages of having a strong support system at the start of a college career, one which can provide advice on how to adjust to college life and other issues. "If you go Greek, if s like a home away from home. You have 50 to 100 people in your organization that are around you and helping out any way they can Stutzman said. These three leaders agreed that deciding whether or not to join a Greek organization is an indi- vidual decision, one which should be consid- ered carefully, with all of the pros and cons in mind. Freshmen should remember that there is a time commitment that comes with joining a fra- ternity or sorority. "It does put a slight time constraint on you, but, by the same token, you learn to manage your time right from the beginning, and thafs very important Arline said. To counteract the potential negative effects on grades caused by the time commitment, many Greek organizations have regulations on study time, and place a high emphasis on academics first and Greek life second. "We have required study hours that the pledges have to attend, just to make sure their grades aren't suffering Stutzman said. They also pointed out that Greek life Todd Jones, Jason Taylor, Brendon, Matt Gullu, Brandon Wingate at Sig Ep house. PHOTO BY JONATHAN GREEN gives students a chance to grow as indi- viduals, as well as learn how to function as a team. "Ifs about friendship. It's about mak- ing ties and doing things to better your- self as a person. Greek life is a learning experience, because you learn a lot about yourself Rey said. For interested freshmen, the Greek organizations will be in room 244 of Mendenhall Student Center at 5:15 on the first day of each orientation session. CAREER SERVICES (left) Dr. Jim Westmoreland helps Heather Austin look for a job using the Internet, (right) Westmoreland helps Austin and Christina Junter search for job opportunities in the Employee Information Room of Career Services. PHOTO BY PATRICK IRELAN Less Fees, MorelPmmds! 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L Member FDIC J i Orientation Issue 1997 Building Strong Foundations� CASHIER'S OFFICE deovone Norman, senior in elementary edcuation, is helped by office assistant Tammy Strickland Friday morning. PHOTO BY CHRIS GAYOOSH Everything You need For the Great Outdoors! Birkenstock Sandals Are Here Book Bags Gregory � Eagle Creek � Jansport � Other Selected Styles Come by and get your Free Hugger or Water Bottle 530 Cotanche St. (Inside Bicycle Post - Downtown) 757-0713 "We sponsor Explorer Scout 530. Come join us for some fun events JOYNER LIBRARY (top) Joyner Library not only provides a pleasing atmosphere in which to study, but also showcases artwork done by students. (right)Kamal Barakat takes advantage of the ample study area in Joyner. PHOTO BY JONATHAN GREEN 417Cotanche St. Downtown Greenville THE CLASS OF 2001 to ECU! The ELBO invites you to coi sample Greenville's night life after your busy day of orientation activities. Orientation students admitted FREE both nights (with proper ID) Jft � The brand-new � name tar the t dfe-Jianifans ; who inhabit the Student � Section of Williams Arena atMinges Coliseum for men's and women's bas- ketball games. School spirit like this can only exist at ECU! I Four year membership on sale for $5.00 Save 60 on admission charges all of your college career! For more information call 758-4591 or visit our web-site HTTP: WWW. netmar.comuserselbo To find out more specials and upcoming special events I Building Athletics Orientation Issue 1997 A ternt orrsidered nsiveand iBrogatory, as fn "Your neck is � sored,you ' musfve transferred from Statet" wt EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY AS, ,iH Nurl.t IKibOJ J-HK i� � r�IUf1 'i:H �� LETTER TO TUB EDITOR Dear Fulurc V.Cl' Student .ind Iamilicv WckiMTtc lo cainpm for MMHW uncmuinm. Some of the best iimo pcnt on a coilcjrc umpuN are at alhtcih. events. As a ECU itudcnl your time spent at ECU football, butketbtill and other sport games will be fun. exciting and full of great umcv Your football team enters IW7 utter three totisccutive winning seasons The young men on this team arc working hard in the oil-season to continue this winning tradition this fall. There is a Urt to be excited about with a upper deck stadium expansion, first car playing in Conference USA, and u great lwme schedule that includes Wake Forest. South Carolina. Southern Mississippi. Cincinnati, and Memphis. There will even be a chance to get on nati(ial television in Dowdy- Ficklen Stadium this I till While I couldn't be more excited about the upcoming football season. I'm also looking forward to cheering this winter for the husketball Pirates and Lady Pirates in Williams Arena at Mingcs Coliseum The men enter this year after four consecutive winning seasons and ihe women were conference tournament runner up last season. Roth reams play exciting basketball that you will enjoy. Pirate sports arc for the whole family While BCD students have the oopoauntry for a free wcket to each game, family and friends may purchase tickets cither on a season iickct or single game basis. Ticket uiimnaiion is available through the Athletic Ticket Office and Patcnts'Day mhmnai'Ofi will be sent to our homes in July. Wc look forward to seeing you tlus fall in Dowdy-Ficklcn Stadium. (Jet All Decked Out" in your purple and gold, arrive in your �ats early and lets get loud and be proud at every home game (his fid I. JO PIRATES! Sincerely Sieve Log-in Hex! Football CoKh ETC Piniies fyi I. t. t � twnn.1 MvHjInfr . J TV I ��. rt u� � 4 Siwik 1 Mfir�.�H.t , It PN will televise game flaring May that East Carolina and Cincinnati will play their 1997 tftftoittcip national television audience. TlieKrStee arxi Bearcats will meet in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 13 with the game to be televised by ESPN (8 p.m.). The Conference USA matchup had scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15 before the switch for television. about me opportunity to play on ESPN again said ECU Director MNoa Hemnck. 'We have developed a positive relationship with the people neaft&ESPN hes recogniasd the tremendous atmosphere we have had in Dowdy- kJen Stadium on their prevfoua trips to SreenviHe East Carolina DUrvedMianlartseasOT on ESPN with the Rrates vvinning 31-6 at the Orange Bowk ECU also mede television appearances in 1996 on ESPN2 in games against Southern Mississippi, Virginia Tech and North Carolina State. The Southern Miss contest was played in GreenvHie. R osss easons It's great to be a Pirate Amanda Ross Spouts Editor Lucky � that's what I would call all you incoming fresh- men. You are entering an explosive time in ECU athlet- ics. I thought the sports here at ECU was outstanding when I stepped on this campus in 1994, and now that I am a senior and leaving in December, I realize that ath- letics here at ECU is just get- ting started. You newcomers will wit- ness the inaugural season of the football team in Conference USA and watch a team that continues to shock teams who tend to look past the Pirates. I can tell you now, opponents know that ECU is no easy win; just look at what happened down in Miami last season, when the Pirates dealt the Hurricanes a 31-6 loss. And we all know about N.C. State. Did they really think they were going to beat us? Please. This year we get to embarrass them on their home turf, like we did last season in Charlotte in the Carolina Panthers Stadium, 50-29. South Carolina watched us beat them down in the pouring rain, 23-7 and that's just a few of the better teams the Pirates beat. ECU finished the season at 8-3 and some outstanding players made names for themselves. Scott Harley, running back, rewrote the record books at ECU on his way to stunning season. Just some of his highlights were against the Wolfpack, when he rushed for 351 yards and three touchdowns which estab- lished an NCAA record for most rushing yards by a sophomore; he rushed for 1,745 yards for the season which is an ECU single-sea- son record and ranked third in the nation; and his incredi- ble six touchdowns against Ohio University which estab- lished a school record for most touchdowns in a game. And, like I said, that was just a few highlights. But let's not forget we have more than just football. Our basketball teams have experienced much success in the past years and continue to dominate teams in the CAA. The swimming program has just been outstanding, with the women capturing their third straight CAA con- ference title. The softball team won a school record 49 games this past year on their way to a second place finish in the Big South Conference. (The softball team is the only ECU sport in the Big South; the rest are in the CAA.) Last season the track team continued on its winning ways and some members went to the NCAA champi- onships from the men's side. In a lot of ways I am, go.ng to hate leaving ECU because the best is yet to come. Wjth each year that goes by, ECU athletics continues to rise and be nationally recognized. That's why ESPN keeps tele- vising our football gameSj So have fun and keep your calendar open for the games and continue to look in TEC for schedules of all the fall sports when you get back for the start of your first semes- ter. Enjoy these next few years and support your Pirates ,as they represent ECU in com- petition around the country. These are the best years, of your life and watching'the Pirates only enhances ycjur college experience. Upon your return in. the fall, you might want to famil- iarize yourself with a popular ECU football chant - FiRST DOWN, PIRATES! Trust me, you'll say it a lot this fall. ' 3 Q College of Arts and Sciences EAST CAROLINA llNrVERSITY Consider pursuing an education with the College of Arts and Sciences, the heart of East Carolina University. For more information or to arrange an appointment, call or stop by the appropriate office. Anthropology A-215 Brewster 328-6766 Biology N-108 Howell 328-6718 Chemistry 205 Flanagan 328-6711 Communication 113Erwin 328-4227 Economics A-427 Brewster 328-6006 English Political Science A-124 Brewster 328-6030 Psychology 104 Raw! 328- 6800 Sociology A-415 Brewster 328-6883 Theatre and Dance 106Messick 328-6390 Interdisciplinary Programs Classical Studies Dr. Anthony Papalas A-321 Brewster 328-6487 International Studies Dr. Les Zeager A-434 Brewster 328-6408 Medieval and Renaissance Studies Dr. Bodo Nischan A-322 Brewster 328-1033 North Carolina Studies Dr. Karen Baldwin 2215 General Classroom 328-6726 Religious Studies Dr. Calvin Mercer A-440 Brewster 328-4310 2201 General ClassroomWomen's Studies 328-6041Coastal StudiesDr. Linda Allred Dr. John Whitehead128-B Ragsdale Foreign LanguagesA-437 Brewster328-6268 and Literatures328-6821 3324 General Classroom 328-6232Ethnic Studies Dr. Michael Bassman Geography3323 General Classroom A-227 Brewster 328-6230328-6032 �?uc'V Geology 101 Grahamm 328-6360iiilBlF Historymm A-316 Brewster� JiwFBlllOiW 328-6587 Ki�v. Mathematics 129 Austin 328-6461 Philosophy A-327 Brewster 328-6121 Physics N-209 Howell 328-6739 n o ov V East Carolina University � Department of Recreational Services SUMMER ACTIVITIES Intramural Programs June 10-11 Frisbee Golf Singles 3:00-6:00 p.m. Frisbee Golf Course June 17 Basketball Shooting Triathlon 4:00 p.m. SRC Sports Forum Adventure Programs Climbing Wall Workshop June 17 Register by June 13 Cost: $5 New River Gorge Rafting July 11-13 Register by June 20 Cost: $130 J'6�i saDa!d at M COME ENJOY THE SUMMER WITH US! Special Events ALIVE AFTER FIVE June 12 5:00-7:00 pm SRC Outdoor Pool Live Music Refreshments Friends Sponsored by Recreational Services, Campus Dining, and Student Activities. For more information on our programs call 328-6387! r ; Orientation ssue 1997S)5f9�i5r?- Chancellor reviews success of ECU athletics Amanda Roes Sromrs Editor 'J Since 1987, Chancellor Richard Eakin has seen the ups and downs of ECU athletics. In recent years there have been more ups than downs with all sports at ECU. � ' Whether it's from football to track to softball to basketball, both men's ehd women's athletics continue to dominate in every contest. The dominant, most visual sport at fcCU is football. The Pirates have con- tinued to excel with each and every game and each year are gaining more " national television exposure on ESPN : and ESPN2. "The Pirate football team the past several years has been very success- L toil Eakin said. "Tracing back to the Bill Lewis era (1989-1991) and the East ' Carolina victory over North Carolina State in the Peach Bowl, in what was the best year we've had in recent his- lory through today That success has resulted in ECU becoming a new member of 'Conference USA. This season will " rriark the inaugural season of confer- ence play. ECU has been an indepen- dent football team since the end of the 1976 season when they were a 1 part of the Southern Conference. "We will be playing in Conference USA as a full member this year and 1 ?6r the first time that membership car- ; ries with it a number of advantages to 'our university Eakin said. "First of ' all, it makes scheduling a lot eesier. Secondly, it provides us with an opportunity year in and year out to play in bowl games ECU was extended an invitation to play in the Liberty Bowl, while it was II an independent team in 1994 and to Illinois 0-30. However, the next ear they came back and avenged Jfot loss with a 19-13 triumph over -Stanford in the Liberty Bowl. Last sea- f�n tney weren't invited. With the affiliation of Conference USA, they will have a chance to compete for a conference championship and the Liberty Bowl victory year in and year out. Eakin believes the head football coaches at ECU have done an efficient job building up the program and bringing in gifted athletes on and off the field. "We have had such great success under coaches Lewis and (Steve) Logan Eakin said. "They both have been ideally suited to the times here at the university. They have brought to our university athletes who are first rate citizens of the community, who have demonstrated that they are good students But football isn't the only thing on these athletes' minds; academics has been a major emphasis with the team and that has been demonstrated with the team being recognized by the College Football Association. For the past several years, ECU has been on the honor roll of universities in which 70 percent or more of the football players have graduated. "That I think is something that's very important to say about our foot- ball team One of the main interests for fans and players is the renewed rivalry with N.C. State. Not since 1987 have these teams played a regular season game and ECU came out on top 32-14. Last season these teams battled it out in the Carolina Panthers Stadium and ECU again came out on top 50-29. "I am delighted that the series has been resumed and, as you know, we played the first of those resumed series last year in Charlotte Eakin said. "That was a wonderful experi- ence for East Carolina people. We are anxious to continue that relationship and hope that of the friends and sup- porters of East Carolina continue to exhibit the fine sportsmanship they have shown in recent years in con- nection with this contest An upper deck that will add an additional 8,000 seats to Dowdy- Ficklen is currently being constructed and it is important that all students attend the games and fill every seat. "There are two things I would ask of the new students arriving on cam- pus this summer and fall and that is they would come to the football game early so they can come for the open- ing festivities and kickoff and also to stay right on through the game Eakin said. The ECU football team has sur- prised many opponents and come through late in the game, but the stu- dents' stands were virtually empty, so no one was there to cheer the Pirates on to victory in the last remaining moments. "Coach Logan is often fond of say- ing that we are a team that is geared to winning on the last play of the game and while that may sound like a cliche, I have seen it happen so many times that I have become a believer in that Eakin said. Not only has the football endured great success recently, but so have several other sports around campus. The track team had outstanding spring meets, placing several runners and relay teams in the number one position at meets around the country. The women's swim team won its third Colonial Athletic Association champi- onship, while the softball team fin- ished second in the Big South Conference. The men's and women's basketball teams experienced great success with the Lady Pirates playing in the CAA championship game. "We are showing considerable improvement in these sports that are typically played in the CAA Eakin said. "Women's softball was simply stunning in terms of its success the way they represented East Carolina. Our men's and women's basketbail teams are showing very important growth and development with the leadership of coaches (Joe) Dooley and (Anne) Donovan The success of women's sports at ECU continues to excel as many more of the teams are brining home confer- ence titles or are closely in the hunt to bring home the title. "Women's sports at East Carolina have prospered in recent years Eakin said. "It's largely due to bring- ing together a very fine cadre of coaches, but ifs also because of the efforts of the athletic administration. By that I mean the athletic directors, both Dave Hart (now at Florida State) and Mike Hamrick (current AD) have been dedicated to making improve- ments in women's athletics ECU athletics is on the rise and is only going up year by year. All you new students are entering at a won- derful time in ECU sports, and you want your fooa; your backpack andor your wallet no mat- ter the cost Chancellor i; Eakin was caught tunneling funds to these Contra Squirrels last year Also see: roommate. have many great teams we hope you will support. If it's not already in your vocabulary, put it in now - "GO PIRATES The sports section wants you! That's right, if you have a vast knowledge of sports and would like to get paid for writing, then The East Carolinian sports page is just for you. Upon your arrival in August stop by our offices across from the library, and put in an application. �: MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN f M East Carolina's Alternative CLZZ INTERNATIONAL CAFE t 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. � . . - U -f� ' REGGAE I Grateful Dead Show 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. t REGGAE parr�t Head 9jp.m. to 12 a.m. 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. i. �3 a.m. to 6 a.m. o F T H A R NOW SOUNDS A special mix of independent and regional music INTERNATIONAL CAFE A lunchtime mix of international music ACROSS THE POND An in-depth focus on U.K. music RETRO SHOW Music from the late 70s & 80s INSIGHT 1 hour news show PIRATE TALK 1 hour sports show ROOTS ROCK Current, performance-oriented music from the college circuit During the hours when we're not featuring a specialty show, you can tune in our mix of alternative rock. REQUEST LINE 328-691.3 S T M� Building Athletics Intramural sports offer variety Kevin Brown Staff Whiter Going to college is a new experi- ence for everybody- You get a chance to get away from your parents, and you finally get your independence. Of course we all know how much freshmen study, but when you do find some free time to relax and unwind you can do it at the new Rec Center, located on west campus. This brand new- multi-million dollar complex offers something for everyone: a climbing wall, basketbal1 and vol- leyball courts, an indooroutdoor pool, a weight room with various equipment for every fitness level and much more. Also done through the Rec Center is the intramural sport program, in which a lot of what they have to offer is played right in the Rec Center. They also offer activities that are played on the intramural fields. There are so many different sports for every athlete. One can step on the gridiron and play flag football or hoop it up in a three- on-three basketball game. If thafs not your speed, they offer volleyball, singles tennis and doubles golf (this game allows you to have a partner). For the athlete who likes fast sports, they offer soccer and rac- quetball. They even offer kickball, badminton and squash, which is like racquetball but with four opposite walls. Finally, they offer a cross country run and a climb- ing contest, in which you climb a 20 foot wall specialty built for climbing. Whatever your interest, ECU offers many sports to satisfy them. If you're just playing the sport for fun or for serious competi- tion, the ECU Intramural pro- gram tries to satisfy both inter- ests. They offer two skill levels that an individual can compete in. They offer gold for the advanced athlete, and purple for the person who just wants to have some fun. The gold level is more set for the very competitive person, and the purple is for the exact oppo- site. The ECU Intramural pro- gram also offers a chance to get together with your friends and compete in a tournament, or to compete in a few individual sports, like the climbing contest If intramural sports isn't your tiling, try the Adventures pro- gram. In this one can spend a weekend Whitewater rafting or just relax on a camping trip. Whatever the trip, one can just get away from school and all of your other problems and just enjoy yourself. There is a small fee for the Adventures programs, but, according to David Gaskins, director of intramural activities, the Adventures programs at ECU offer a lot for a resonable price. "ECU does not try to make a profit Gaskins said. "The rates that they give to the students are cheaper than the ones if they were to go out on their own and take the trip themselves The program gives one a min- imum and maximum set of expenses that a student would have to pay on the trip. "Intramural sports provides a student an opportunity to get out of the classroom Gaskins said. In a sense, that is all the Intramural program and the Adventures program tries to do at ECU. They try to give the stu- dent a chance to play in an orga- nized sport with- out being a star athlete orpay- i n g fees to join. It gives them a chance just to get out of the classroom and have some fun. One of the more popular intramural sports is flag football, played in the fall semester. FILE PHOTO E COURSE THAT COULD CHANGE THE COURSE OF TOUR LIFE. Look forward to the future with confidence. Enroll in Army ROTC, an elective that's different from any other college course. Army ROTC offers hands-on training. Training that gives you experience and helps build confidence, char- acter and management skills. All the credentials employers look for. ROTC is open to freshmen and sophomores without obligation and requires about five hours per week. It will put your life on a whole new course. ARMY ROTC TIE SMARTEST COLLEGE COURSE 100 CAR TAKE For details, visit 346 Rawl Building or call 328-6967 Orientation Issue 1997 516 S. Cotanche Street . Uptown Greenville 758-2616 www.ubeinc.com Where school really starts. I tc ni n. JO El 28 fe3 i i i UNIVERSITY Frame Shop -and- AISO located in UBE: �� " . � "nut:? ft kBK? Graphics DISCOUNT � U P KY : 3 1 I $9 ftf f any shorts in stock j � (�t� Iv t1 Offer does not appry to sale items One coupon per item Coupon expires 73197 � Buy one T-shirt at replar price get a second at half price �- i h Offer does not apply to sale items One coupon per item Coupon expires 73197 i -I 1 iff6n t S Buy any ECU parent shirt at replar price j 11P TIHI get any hat at halt price ;j Offer does not apply to sale Herns One coupon per item Coupon expires 73197 LVsUUj s- i T "3 Orientation Issue 1997 Building Athletics� Athletic Director sees bright future for ECU sports Amanda Ross Sports Editor R4cently I sat down with Athletic Director Mike Hamrick, who was appointed in 1995, and asked him questions regarding the outlook of E(U athletics and the success of the sptorts programs at ECU. ;TEC: ECU Athletics has really been ori the rise. What is the biggest change you have seen since your arrival? 11 � Warwick: I think probably the level oflsupport we're receiving. It keeps increasing each year. The visibility arttJ respect our program is starting to reaeive right now. I think that has been a big change in the short time, to our softball teams to our track teams to our basketball teams clear out to our 8-3 football team. -JEC: How important is it that the fans, especially the freshmen, fill the stands for every football game in the fan?: iHamrtck: First of all, we have a great schedule this year, a great home schedule. Students have excellent seats, and it is a very, very exciting atmosphere around the football gajne. I'll be quite honest with you, our student support here has been very good compared to other athletics directors at their schools that I talk with. Everyone is struggling to get stodents to come to their athletic events. You know sometimes we don't have as many here as we would like to; on given days our students have been very, very supportive of our foot- ball program and our athletic program in whole. I think it's important that stu- dents are here, because students set the tone for the atmosphere that is in the stadium, I mean the enthusiasm and their showing up and we can't look across that stadium and see empty seats and now that we're going to add an additional 8,000 seats it's even more important that our stu- dents fill up some of those seats. TEC: Talk about the national televi- sion exposure ECU has gotten the past few years and the exposure ECU hopes to get this year. Hamrick: The Cincinnati game will be Thursday night (Nov. 13) on ESPN. It's very important that we have that stadium full because this football pro- gram is exposing this entire university and the students that are here, the people that work here, the alumni, and we want the whole nation to see a full stadium, an enthusiastic stadium. And, Amanda, the number one reason why ESPN likes to do our games here from Thursday night is the enthusi- asm and a lot of that comes from our students. I think it is important for our students to fill that stadium for not only that game but ail the television exposure games that we get. TEC: Talk about Conference USA and the impact it will have on ECU. Hamrick: This will be the first time since 1976 that we'll be playing for a conference championship. Therefore, the Memphis, Southern Miss and Cincinnati games really mean some- thing. We're playing now for a cham- pionship and we're playing for an opportunity to go to the Liberty Bowl, with an automatic bid into the Liberty Bowl. We're tied into a bowl game now, whereas the last 20 years we have not been, so the conference is important to us. Every week we get to look at the conference standings and see where we are at and who's beat- ing who and who plays who and I think it's just going to add an extra dimension to our football season. TEC: The women's teams have experienced a greater amount of suc- cess recently. Can you talk about the women's programs and how they are rounding out the entire success of the athletics at ECU? Hamrick: Well, that has been a pri- ority for me since day one to have a well-rounded program. Our softball team won a school record of 49 games. Our women's track team fin- ished second in the CAA. We have some outstanding athletes. I think our 4x100 meter relay team is one of the tops in the country. Michelle Clayton, one of our throwers, has qualified for the NCAA meet. Our women's swim team has won the Colonial the past two years since I've been here. Our entire program is getting better and better. We're not where we want to be by no means, but we're taking steps to improve our programs. TEC: How are some of the smaller programs at ECU important to the ath- letic department? Hamrick: They're important from the standpoint that we want a well- rounded program. There's only so much exposure that your program can get and, obviously, football is our high visibility sport. Football is our major revenue sport and that gets the expo- sure, but that doesn't keep our other sports from doing weil. As they do well, they will continue to get exposure. Mike Hamrick TEC: Coaches are very important to all sports and we have some great coaches here. What makes our coach- ing personnel so special? Hamrick: The heart and soul of this program is the coaches. The coaches are the ones who do the recruiting. They're with the athletes day to day. They make the decisions on the field off the field, on and off the courts and I think for the most part we have a real good coaching staff that are commit- ted and we just need to keep trying to provide them with resources so they can be successful. TEC: Where do you see ECU athlet- ics over the next few years? Hamrick: Well, I'd like to think that from a conference standpoint that all of our sports are competing year in and year out for conference champi- onship and competing for the post season bids and invitations that go along with those conference champi- onships. We can see us in the NCAA tournaments and have some Ail- Americans and, at the same time, con- tinue to have good quality student athletes in our program. That's where I'd like to see us and we're making small steps towards getting there. "Roommate" Thepersori with whom you wilf share your apartment or residence hall room, life, food and possibly significant other. First Summer Session Films tMINO r, �h SCAM m4t.rr iil .(W Second Summer Session Films Backsliders Black Man Rising Art Exhibits mm mm mm ittvm rniwat Hot Line Info: ; 328-6004 AM$r � y For more information contact the student union office ITHEOMGINAL'PSYCiiU' ! THE VERSION TV DM'TDAR SHOW! : VtHSIUI m ramriu � 8 8 8 Student Union Information 328-4715 Bringing the Students the Best in on-campus entertainment Student Union Website Address www.cis.ecu.eduStudentUnionTHE H0MEPA6Ehtml Craig Karges Illusionist Brother COLLEGE BOWL The Varsity Sport of the Mind MasterCard ACTS ATaietrt Setfrctt a .t � Husictfnsand , lth Siki� I'mi. Hvkim 1 ftoiSEGIE8T -��� � �- T Building Athletics Orientation Issue 1997 Stadium expansion completion slated for September game tod the crawinf of nQfffBCOffwng royalty. Anthony Stanf ill Senior Whiter There's never been a better time to be an ECU Pirate football fan than this upcoming fall. This will be the Pirates' first year in Conference USA, as well as the first year in a larger Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Construction has been underway for months and the completion of the extra deck is expected by the season's home opener, according to Assistant Athletic Director Henry VanSant. "The stadium is scheduled to be com- plete prior to the first game, which is September 13th VanSant said. "On September 13th we will be opening and dedicating it the deck before the game ver- sus Wake Forest The new addition will hold 8,000 more fans. The seats are for students and visitors, as well as reserve seats that will be sold. There is also going to be an upper con- course, which will have rest rooms, a concession stand and a souvenir shop. Now that the stadium has increased its total capacity to 42,000, it will lure big name schools to play here. Freshmen will benefit the most from the new decks, as each year's schedule gets better and better. "They are freshmen going to be part of bigger crowds, more excitement and the possibili- ty of bringing bigger teams VanSant said. "In the next five years we'll have North Carolina, N.C. State, Duke, Wake Forest, Miami, Army and so on. Our future sched- ules are going to be greater than ever As always, tickets for students are free with a valid student ID. Students are also allowed one guest ticket that will cost $12 for the first two games, and $10 for the last two. Tickets can be picked up a week prior to the game at either the ticket office in Mendenhall Student Center or at the Athletic Ticket Office, located behind the stadium. Students can pick up a copy of the team's schedule, with the specific games, dates and times, at the Student Store, UBE and Mendenhall. Students are also reminded that they must bring their student ID along with their tickets in order to get in. GET IN SHAPE AT THE REC CENTER Wake Forest is the home opener this season in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. By then the 8,000 additional seating capacity will be complete. PHOTOS BY CHRIS GAYDOSH (clockwise from top) Scott Sassen and Scott Green play basketball.on one of the six basketball courts. Brian Ashley and Allison Mack take advantage of the various weights in the weight room, while Stephanie Austin swims laps in the Olympic size pool. These are just a few of the activities the Rec Center offers. PHOTOS BY CHRIS GAYDOSH Sorority Rush Fall 1997 Individually Unique � Together Complete Greek life at East Carolina University: A look at Sororities Greek life at East Carolina University begins before the Fall semester with fall Formal Rush. Usually a week before school. Rush is a time when the sorority mem- bers show you what they are all about. You will attend a series of parties and you will get your First taste of Greek life. After Rush you will begin to learn all about the sorority you just entered. You will leam everything from your national history and traditions to local chap- ter, traditions. You will interact with your new member class, as well as with the women who will one day be your sisters. Activities for the year include formals, philanthropy pro- jects, car washes, social, scholastic activities, sister- hood retreats, Greek Week, Panhellenlc Sponsored Events as well as many, many more events. For more information about rush and to receive an application you can call 919-328-4235 or write: Panhellenic Council East Carolina University 204 Whichard Building Greenville, NC 27858 And by the way there is an application right on this page. SEE YOU IN THE FALL Aon ZTA AZ XQ AAI7 6aat Carolina University iffl Push registration Your registration must be accompanied with a check for $30, non-refundable made to ECU Panhellenic Association. Rush dates arc on Thurs. August 13th-17th. You must also supply eight (8) photos of yourself at the start of rush. Registration deadline is August 8,1997. For questions call 919-328-4235. Return to:East Carolina University 204 Whichard Building Greenville, NC 27858 Last Name First Off Campus Address Social Security Is there a Sorority affiliate in your family? Y N Relationship: Name Relationship Name High School Activities: Other Colleges Attended: Name: GPA Hobbies: Panhellenic Association Information Release Form In compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act or 1974,1 hereby grant the Dean of Students at ECU the right to release the needed academic information for sorority pledging and initiation to Panhellenic or the appropriate sorority when ncccssary.My termi- nation from Rush or membership in a sorority will void this release. ASA STUDENT SIGNATURE Date: �i.� m T Orientation Issue 1997 Building Athletics� Student Pirate Club meets fans' needs Amanda Ross Spouts Editor When you come back in August, there is one club you will want to make sure you join: the Student Pirate Club (SPC). If you've never heard of the SPC, then you're missing out. This is the best way to get the lat- est scoop on ECU athletics and they offer exclusive privileges to members only. Last season members had first pick on the N.C. State vs. ECU tickets in Charlotte. While many students camped out, the SPC members had their tickets in hand. This season, since the big match-up is in Raleigh, ECU stu- dents are only allotted 1,000 tick- ets. Mark Wharton, who's in charge of the SPC, says currently they are working on a plan to make sure some SPC members get first pick again on the tickets. "We only have 1,000 tickets for the students for the N.C. State game on Nov. 22 Wharton said. "We are trying to develop with the athletic department to allot x- amount of tickets, either 50 or 100: and allow Student Pirate Club members a lottery for them Wharton says the deal isn't dohp yet, but things are looking up rt's in the working stages but it's: getting very positive reviews Wharton said. Ppr those lucky enough to have tickets ahead of time, a bus trip is in the works for the ticket holders to get to Raleigh. As was the case last season, all SPC members will get home football and basketball tickets before the start of each season in one bulk, unlike non-members, who must go on a game-by- game basis throughout the sea- son. During basketball season, the SPC has an annual bus trip to one away game to watch the men's team play and it looks iike this season the trip will be to watch the Monarchs of Old Dominion. In the past it has been UNC-Wilmington. Last season the SPC had its highest number of members with over 300. Wharton believes this season could be even better. "We're looking for '97 to be a very good year just because of the excitement with the football schedule and the general excite- ment within the town of Greenville and the university Wharton said. Another project currently being worked on is having a cookout for members before the Southern Mississippi game. "We are probably, before the Southern Miss game, going to have a cook-out for all members at Bunting Field, which would be covered tent catered by Outback Restaurant Wharton said. "We would try to do similar with the basketball and baseball games For those who like to take charge, the SPC offers an execu- tive board which helps make decisions in what is going to hap- pen for the year ahead. This fall, the SPC will look to fill position for those interested in holding an office. "They can be a voice from the athletic department to the stu- dents and have their coopera- tion Wharton said. "We're real- ly searching for a rebuilt board Now with ali good things there is a cost involved, but you pay it once a year and your privi- leges run throughout the entire school year. It's just 25 dollars and for such a small price, you get an abundance of privileges. In fact, the money you put forth is matched and you actually are a 75 dollar member for one-third of the price. And you build up points during your college years if you continue through until you graduate. So it's a good idea to join as a freshman because you will have points built up by grad- uation which will put you ahead in the regular Pirate Club, as compared to those who don't join while in college. Not only do you get benefits now, but you are building up for your post-college years which will allow you even more bene- fits. If all this sounds intriguing, you can contact Wharton at 919- 328-4540. You don't have to wait until you come back in August. Call now and he can set you up with all the great opportunities listed above. OUTTA MY WAY! Junior Scott Harley will return as the nations leading rush- er and will, look to continue his record breaking ways. FILE PHOTO htdoesift- leavecaneV J 1997 ECU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE DATEOPPONENTSITE Sept 6at West VirginiaMorgantown, W.Va Sept. 13WAKE FORESTGREENVILLE, N.C. Sept 20SOUTH CAROLINAGREENVILLE, N.C. Oct. 4at SyracuseSyracuse, N.Y. Oct. 11SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPIGREENVILLE, N.C. 0CL18at TulaneNew Orleans, La. Oct. 25MEMPHISGREENVILLE, N.C. Nov. 1at LouisvilleLouisville, Ky. Nov. 8at HoustonHouston, Texas Nov. 15CINCINNATIGREENVILLE, N.C. Nov. 22at North Carolina StateRaleigh, N.C. Get Your Campus Commuter At The Bicycle Post, Inc Trek Cannondale Gary Fisher GT Raleigh Klein Schwinn And More! B(CYCt� POS Rollerblades Golf-Discs Skateboards Freestyle Bikes And More! "Close-Out Prices On Last Years Models Visit Outpost Trail Shop (Inside Bicycle Post, Downtown) 757-0713 757-3616 530 Cotanche St. Greenville, NC 757-3301 215 E.Arlington Blvd. FREE ASSEMBLY � READY TO RIDE Layaway � Mastercard � Visa � Discover j . ECU Business Services Doing "Whatever it Takes"�to provide the course materials and textbooks you need! �to provide a safe and secure environment! �to ensure you set your mail from home! �to provide you with a place to park! �to provide the services you need to set your dass work done! �to improve your quality of life at ECU! Heed to know where to PARK? Parking on the ECU campus is by permit only. Freshman parkins for resident students is located near 3rd Street and at School of Allied Health off of Charles Blvd. Freshman commuters may park at Minges Coliseum and utilize the Rapid Shuttle Service. l How do I REGISTER MY CAR? you should be mailed a vehicle registration brochure. The early vehicle registration deadline is July 93. After July 23, registration must be made in person. Avoid the line, register in time! Need assistance with a battery jump? Locked keys in your vehicle? Call us. We may be able to help. Tune in to radio station AM 530 for current parking and event information. Parking & Transportation Services 305 E. Tenth Street 8 (919)328-6294 Expecting MAIL? Student mail is delivered Monday through Saturday to resident mailboxes by ECU Mail Services. ECU Mail Services provides a US Postal Service customer window for you to purchase stamps, mail packages and overnight express, buy money orders, and pick up packages sent to you via US mail. Mail Services is located just west of the mall, near the cupola. Questions? Call 328-6091. i i �- J Heed to COPY your class notes or term paper? Self-service, card operated copiers are located in Joyner Library, some classroom buildings, and some residence halls. Full service, RAPID COPY CENTERS are located in Joyner Library, as well as in the Printing & Publications Building and at the School of Medicine, BrodyGE-101. Rapid Copy Joyner is open daily, including evening hours. Additional services such as full-color digital copies and color output, binding, typesetting, laminating, and faxing are also available through RAPID COPY. Need EMERGENCY assistance? Call the ECU Police directly by using any blue light phone, or call 9-1-1 from any campus phone. ECU Police are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you. Walking alone at night? Dial 328-6787 or use a blue light phone to call for a Student Patrol Escort. They'll walk or drive you between buildings andor parking lots! ��at -C S2D ECU Transit operates a FRESHMAN SHUTTLE between campus and the Freshman parking lot at Allied Health; as well as PIRATE RIDE shuttle between campus buildings. There's also the RAPID SHUTTLE SERVICE for those parking at Minges Coliseum. Plus, there are bus routes all over Greenville! Call ECU-BUS1 for the latest information. Bus schedules are available in Mendenhall Student Center (ECU Transit is a student run organization and is not a department of Business Services. We just thought you'd like to know more about it!) Have questions about the ECU 1 CARD? The ECU 1 Card is in its early stages of implementation. Freshman should receive their 1Card during orientation. In the beginning, it will be used as the dining card, in vending machines and copiers, and for financial aid deferment to pay for books at Dowdy Student Stores. Questions? Call the 1 Card Office, located inside Dowdy Student Stores, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m 328-2015. The ECU 1 Card is expected to be fully operational by Spring 1998. Need BOOKS? a COMPUTER? new SOFTWARE? some cool ECU CLOTHES? class SUPPLIES? ECU-Dowdy Student Stores, located in the Wright Building, offers a great selection of merchandise and friendly service catered specifically to the needs of ECU students! We strive to keep our pricing in line with competitors, and then we return our profits, less expenses, to the students through scholarships and support of student activities. By shopping ECU-Dowdy Student Stores, you are helping us to help the students of ECU. ECU-Dowdy Student Stores is the leading contributor to ECU scholarship funds. Over $1.5 million has been returned to students in the past five years! New and USED textbooks: over 34 MILLION DOLLARS in USED textbooks will be available for Fall semester �- General reading books, reference materials and study guides $ Computer hardware and software ft" School and art supplies ft The coolest ECU apparel Gifts, ECU jewelry, and morel Visit Dowdy Student Stores during Orientation for your chance to win FREE TEXTBOOKS or FREE TUITION for Fall semester! Entry lorms available at ECU Student Stores dunng orientation sessions. One drawing torreojjiigfj textbooks tor Fall semester held for EACH onentation session. One drawing tor Fall semester in-state tuition only (not including lees, books, or meats) held combining all orientation session entries. No purchase necessary. One entry per student. 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