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Efo Thursday: High: 73 Low: 37 Friday: High: 75 Low: 50 Online Survey www.tec.ecu.edu Was your power bill too expen- sive over December break? "Do you read unsolicited SPAM mail?" 25 Yes 75 No Carolinian THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11.1999 VOLUME 74. ISSUE 37 ftjasMjsakfjasfd sfdkjlkasjfljasdlfjasdf See dsfsdfsdf page 0 Two students arrested in drug bust Police confiscated between 80-100 pounds Peter Dawvot assistant news editdr Two ECU students were arrested this week for drug and weapons pos- session. A small drug arrest early Tuesday morning led Pitt County Sheriffs officials to roughly 75-100 pounds of marijuana worth over an estimated $88,000, numerous weapons, and a total of five arrests, two of which were ECU students. Police originally went after Marco Antonio Mondragon on Monday night with a warrant for his arrest from tips given by D.H. Conley stu- dents who were busted earlier this year for marijuana possession. When deputies entered Mondragon's house on 57 Country Club Dr they found two pounds of marijuana and seven small plants under heat lamps in a bedroom, but no sign of Mondragon. The search then led to the house of ECU stu- dents Robert Joseph Woodruff and Stephanie Bradshaw Woodruff, where police found Mondragon and large quantities of marijuana. Police first discovered a bag of marijuana belonging to Jamie Garza, a Texas native. They later returned to the house with a search warrant to find three pounds of marijuana under the end of a table in the den at the Woodruffs' home on 1440 Rodney Rd. Another seven pounds were later discovered in the garage, according to Jeff Haddock, supervisor for the Sheriffs Narcotics Unit of the Pitt County Police Department. K-9 officers continued to search the property, where they soon locat- ed two nylon bags filled with 55, 1- gallon sized plastic bags of marijuana in the hood of a truck in the driveway " never believed that much pot could come through a college town Jason Cox Freshman of the Woodruffs' house. Haddock said that each 1-gallon bag weighs between 1 and 1.5 pounds. When asked, no one claimed ownership of the truck, however, deputies found Garza's checkbook and wallet in the cab of the vehicle. Deputies seized $900 from Garza as well as over $1,400 from the Woodruffs, including an assault rifle, a sawed off shotgun and three hand- guns. Stephanie Woodruff told offi- cers that some of the cash seized came from her pell grant checks, but it is unsure at this rime if the money from the grants was used in purchas- ing the drugs. SEE DIIUS BUST PACE 2 Stephonio Bradshaw Woodruff Robtrt Joseph Woodruff nil photo cotnTcsr of OKOMUE r.o Kiss and tell Students kiss for a cancer cure R A C II A E 1. II I (I I) O N STAFF WHITER ECU students prepare to pucker up as Alpha Kappa Psi, a newly established business fraternity, will be hosting its first annual Kiss-Off. The event is being held on Saturday, Feb. 13, as a pre- Valentine's Day warm-up, in Christenbury Gym at 5 p.m. The " sounds like a great way to raise money and it is an appropriate celebration for the upcoming holiday April Avina Fieshman Kiss-Off is sponsored by several area organizations such as Frito Lay, Pepsi and Applebecs. Radio stations 103.7 and 96.3 will be broadcasting the live countdown to the simultaneous kiss. The price of admission is $2 at the door and all proceeds will go to benefit the American Cancer Society. "Both couples and singles arc invited to come out and join the fun while they support a great cause said Christopher Moffitt, president of Alpha Kappa Psi. They will also be holding a raf- fle for prizes including tennis balls, cameras and free dinner passes. A raffle ticket is included in the price of admission and additional tickets can be bought for $1. T-shirts will be sold for $8, with a raffle ticket included in the price of the shirt. "It sounds like a great way to taise money and it is an appropriate celebration for the upcoming holi- day freshman April Avina said. Those planning the event ate hoping to fill the gym to its maxi- mum capacity. "We were a bit surprised when we were approached with the idea said Tori Griffin, a represen- SEE KISS-OFF PAGE 3 Winter power bills anger students Residents fat overcosts Devon White staff whiter . With some balances more than doubling and others approaching $500 last month, about 1,000 of GUC's 50,000 customers questioned their latest bills. In January and mid-sum- mer, when residents tend to use more power heating or cooling in their residences, there is usually steady traffic in the downtown office and back-to-back calls to service agents. With temperatures reach- ing high 60's lately and heat- ing units not running as often, people are wondering what the problem is. Some customers have forgotten the period of frigid weather in , December that had their heaters pumping. That right there is enough to make a bill increase. But where does that leave ECU students who were not here during that time period? Jonithan Brantley, a junior majoring in Biology, lives in a house near campus with 5 other people. Over Christmas break, while the house was empty, their bill almost dou- bled. "Sometimes it seems like our bills are higher when we're not even there. How can that " want to know why the wattage for last month was higher than this month and we were not even here Kristen Thor Senior. Health and Fitness Major be?" Brantley said. Many students are ques- tioning their bills and want an explanation. "I want to know why the wattage for last month was higher than this month and we were not even here said Kristen Thor, a senior majoring in Health and Fitness. GUC Energy Services Supervisor,Andy YaKim.said SEE GUC ENER6Y SERVICES PAGE 2 Sophomore Seth White checking his apartment's utilities meter himself. PHOTO BV SARAH CHRISTIE Ailey Dance Troupe to perform Ensemble will dance to so Id-out crowd Peter Dawvot assistant neks editor A sold-out house will be given the opportunity to view one of the pre- miere dance ensembles in the nation. The Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, one of the nations best known modern dance groups will perform at Wright Auditorium on Friday, at 8 p.m. The Repertory Ensemble which began its debut in 1974 was first put together as a way to help talented students from the Alvin Ailey Center make the transition from the studio to the stage. The pro- fessional troupe emphasizes the spirit and energy of young talent along with cre- ative visions of today's emerging choreographers. Under the artistic direction of Sylvia Waters, members present performances across the nation each season. Among the Ensemble members are dancers from throughout the U.S the Virgin Islands, as well as Mexico and South Africa. It includes some of the best perform- Alvin Ailey Dance Troupe performance sold out. PHOTO COURTESY OF MEN0ENHALL MARKETING ers from the Alvin Ailey Dance Center and is, dedicated to the enrichment of the American mod- ern dance heritage and the unique- SEE DANCING PAGE 3 UNC-System proposes new applications Plan offers alternative route for students Terra Steinbeiser staff writer The University of North Carolina system is proposing a new admis- sions applications process to help deal with the growing number of prospective students. The idea behind the new sys- tem is if a student is not accepted into the university of his or her choice, their application will auto- matically be sent off to alternate schools for consideration. While some people think that the new process will help to reas- sure students they will get into school somewhere, others feel it will create too much standardiza- tion of the applications. "I think it's a great idea said Brandon Stecker, a high school junior. "It's really going to save a lot of time and trouble and stress for students The new application process is just one of the adjustments the the UNC system is considering to SEE NEW APPLICATION PAGE 4 ThurUiy. 2 nwfUty.frttwyll. 1999 news Thi Ettt Carolinian n�ws briefs MICHAEL JORDAN TO ANNOUNCE CHAPEL HILL RESTAURANT CHAPEL HILL (AP) Michael Jordan is expected to announce this week that a deal has been signed for his third restaurant, which will be built across from his alma mater. The restaurant at 202 W. Franklin St. is expected to be about 13,000 square feet. It is expected to open by the end of the year. NC WITNESS DESCRIBES FAST JET IN ALPINE VALLEY CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) Jurors in the court-martial of a Marine pilot accused in last year's gondola tragedy in Italy donned helmets today and took turns sit- ting inside the same type of jet involved in the crash. The eight officers joined Capt. Richard Ashby, lawyers, the judge and a Marine camera crew in fly- ing by helicopter to the Cherry Point KIDS WHO LIVED : THROUGH SHOOTING ACT OUT A DRAMA ON L THE ATTACK �iBEND, Oregon (AP)Under the Tjlow of the stage lights, the skinny teen-ager in camouflage fatigues exults in the action-hero rush he ielt when he gunned down his par- ents at home and shot his class- mates in the school cafeteria. ; If the new play "Bang, Bang, I You're Dead" sounds a lot like last lyear's Oregon school shooting, it is. ;But its raw power comes from the least, 13 students who actually lived through the shooting at ISpringfield's Thurston High i School. SERBS TOLD TO ACCEPT PEACEKEEP- ING FORCE OR FACE NATO ATTACK WASHINGTON (AP) The Clinton administration said Tuesday that Serbia would be making a "big, big mistake" if it rejects a NATO peacekeeping force in Kosovo as part of any peace agreement with ethnic Albanians. THAI GOVERNMENT SUSPENDS NUCLEAR RESEARCH REACTOR PROJECT BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) Thailand has scrapped plans to build a nuclear research reactor until the developer can provide adequate safety analyses and risk assessments, a government spokesman said on Tuesday. Drug Bust continuid from pagi 1 Garza and the Woodruffs were released on $55,000 bonds, and face possible suspension from school. Laura Sweet, associate dean of students, clarified the con- sequences of actions the school may take. "What we generally try to do is separate the crimes. Cases of pos- session we usually handle through a rehab program Sweet said. "Others we try to separate from the institution; we don't tolerate that from our student body Many ECU students, though not completly surprised that others are dealing, are amazed that such a large amount has been seized. "I never believed that much pot could come through a college town said Jason Cox, a freshman business marketing major. "You hear about these problems in big cities but People just don't think of Greenville having these prob- lems While this is not the largest drug bust ever in Pitt County officers, certainly are not complaining about the recent accomplishments. "Any time you can take 50 pounds of marijuana off the streets I think that's a pretty good lick Haddock said. Undercover Narcotics officer withthe Pitt Countyb sherrifs office said than they are happy with the way the bust went. " This is a pretty substantial bust for us, it was one of the largest said the officer. " We arc pretty pleased with way things went GUC Energy Services continued from page 1 that even though students are not there, energy is still being used. GUC's Energy Services Division offers free assistance in helping their customers to conserve energy. "We are glad to come to apart- ment complexes or dormitories to inform students of how to save energy Yakim said. The workers conduct surveys and audits of structures, checking for possible leaks and ways to use less energy. The four-member department is booked for the next two weeks. The department conducted 46 surveys last month, 42 in December and 42 in November. Officers check for everything form toilet leaks to dirty air filters. "We are one of the few in the state that offer help to understand any high bill concerns Yakim said. One important tip to help lower your bill is to keep your thermostat between 65 and 68 degrees. Heating and cooling accounts for about 80 percent of the average bill, Yakim said. "There are just so many things that people can do to save on their bills he said. Gettysburg site of Professors Long, Palmer to take students Tommy Yarborouoh staff writer A weekend tour of the battlefield at Gettysburg, Pa site of the bloodiest battles ever fought in the Western Hemisphere, will be led by Professors David Long and Michael Palmer of the ECU history faculty this spring. During the Gettysburg Weekend tour, Long and Palmer will escort his- tory buffs and students through signif- icant locations at Gettysburg, while narrating the events of the July 1-3, 1863, battle, now recognized as the turning point of the Civil War. The tour group will depart from Greenville Friday, April 9, and return Sunday, April 11. The Gettysburg Weekend group will be allowed to enter areas normally restricted to the public. Palmer and Long will explain the tactical, topographical, logistical, technological and command factors that played a part in the battle and its outcome. Also featured in the tour will be a devotional service led by ECU Methodist Chaplain Scott Wilkinson and a reenactment of Lincoln's address at the November 1863 dedica- tion of the Gettysburg cemetery. In addition, the group will be shown the Ronald F. Maxwell film "Gettysburg" aboard the bus en route from Greenville to Pennsylvania. The 3,500-acre Gettysburg National Military Park features more than 1300 monuments, among them the North Carolina Memorial on Seminarv Ridee. placed in memorv of the more than 15,000 North Carolinians who fought Gettysburg, nearly half of whom were killed, wounded or captured during the bat- tle. Fee for non-students who wish to join the tour is $125, plus hotel expenses. ECU students will be charged $75. CORRECTION: The the Feb. 4th edition of TEC we incorrectly stated that the ACLU did not have its chapter yet Intact the chapter was char- tered on Dec 12 1998. CLARIFICATION: In the Feb. 2nd issue ofTEC we stat- ed that the university did not own the rights t� the pirate logo. University Attorney Ben Inns says, "The maner in which the logos are to be used is the responsibility of the Chancellor. The Chancellor has delegated to the Athdetic Director and his subordinates the athority to make day-to-day decisions reguarrJing the use of the logos -Sophisticated. -Energetic. -Precise. -Dedicated to the presentation of Amercan modem dance and the uniqueness of black cultural expression. IDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1999 8:00PM WRIGHT AUDITORIUM Advance Student Tickets $10 FacultyStaff Advance Tickets $16 Tickets at the Door $20 annwi ncxrr orfict houhs � - Frfd�y ixm to 6�opn I58.32J.47M or 1J00.EOJ JWTS; Dotfoodl HloHrod KM 2S1J2M7M Sti�M�K�rttidMiMtomlUM�iiMfaJOMCl �t tt� CmM TkM OHto �M too on M� My of tt� tvont pravkHnt HctaU WMta. AU tkteo M tf� door m Ml-orioi. VALENTINE'S DAY PARTYMAKERS SHSX 317 E. Arlington Blvd. Across from Winn Dixie �W"OUVV UNLIMITED FOOD&DRUC THIS WEEK ONLY! we will double the value of all manufacturers' coupons up to and Including $1.00 See store for details. 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We nisB -�- r F Com What: I When: I Place Time: ittt Carolinian 3 Thuraiay. ftbruiry 11. 1898 news Ths tut Carolinian Kissflff coniinued from pigi 1 campus briefs turers' IS 3$l ') AME Stem JUET reservattve. stonier. t�, 1999. , WE HAVE THE Cl YOUR VALENTINE'S BLUES Drop us a few lines sharing Your worst Valentine's experience or Why you are so desperate for a Valentine and WIN Drop off your entry in our studios in the basement of Mendenhall for your chance to win the WZMB Valentine's Experience. Check us out at the LIVE REMOTE Friday, Feb. 12 in front of the Wright Place. And check out our new website for concert updates & chances or win tickets wvir1rv.wzmb.ecu.edu Various AWESOME gift packages Tickets to the hottest shows around Hed(Pe)& System of the Down Dad Brains Beaux Arts Ball Rusted Root Nantucket Clutch and Drown Eve 6 tative from the American Cancer Society. "But any type of commu- nity support always helps The event is estimated to last around an hour, including the kiss and the raffle. "We are hoping to generate more interest in our fraternity through the event Moffitt said. �"�There will be another informa- tional meeting and an opportunity 'for students to join after Saturday The interaction with the busi- ness community will help Alpha Kappa Psi establish relationships in the area, as well as work to raise funds for a worthy cause. The Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity is a coed national organization which was founded in 1904. It has 175,000 members and alumni � across 260 campuses nationwide. As of now, they are still a colony, which means that there is no rush or pledge period, and whoever joins this semester will be consid- ered a founding member. The requirement is to be a business or business related major. The fraternity is interested in exposing its members to the "real worid" ahead of time. They work toward orienting themselves to the business world they will enter upon graduarion.Alpha Kappa Psi also offers a national database for its members, which will help search for a job. "My mother passed away from cancer, as well as family of many other members, so we are hoping to raise awareness and money for the American Cancer Society Moffitt said. This the first event of its kind for the American Cancer Society direcdy involving the ECU cam- pus. Feb. 11 Dr. John Lucas, historian for the International Olympic Committee, will give his views on the Olympic movement at 7 p.m. in the Willis (Regional Development) Building Lucas, a native of Boston, ha been a long-dis- tance runner, college teacher, coach, U.S. State Department Specialists and journalist. He has Been involved in the summer Olympic games since 1960. His visit to ECU is hosted by the L.T. Walker International Human Performance Center. Contact: Al Delia at 328-6650 Singer Perry Smith will be accompanied by pianist John O'Brien in a recital at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the AJ. Fletcher Music Center. The program is free and open to the public. Feb. 12 The woman's basketball team from ECU will play George Mason University at 7 p.m. in Minges coliseum. The student center will stage its annual Mardi Gras night starting at 9, p.m.and continuing until 2 a.m. This alcohol-free program provides stu- dents with a fun time that includes free food, games, and prizes. Contact: Heather Marshall 328-4766 Volunteers Needed The Bone Marrow Foundation, Inc. a nonprofit organization estab- lished to assist patients and families financially, is looking for volunteers to help with fund raisers, advertising, and mailing. If you are a devoted, hard working individual that is interested in doing something for a worthwhile Dancing continued from page 1 ness of black cultural expression. The Ensemble, which is pan of the 1998-99 S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series, will feature segments choreographed by Alvin Ailey such as "Escapades which is a blend of modern, jazz and bal- letic styles. Carrol Woodruff, of the Marketing department for the the- ater groups, has said that the series includes an average of 8-10 shows per year with events that go into planning 12 to 18 months in advance. "We've been doing this for about 37 years and it has become a very well respected series Woodruff said. Junior Brandon Hopper hopes to witness an exciting performance. "I'm excited about the perfor- mance and I think it will be a good way to get a better understanding of black spirituality Hopper said. "It fits in well with the other events surrounding black history month THE LEGENDARY COLLEGE NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY 1.00 DRINKS ALL NIGHT LONG LADIES GET IN FREE WITH A COLLEGE ID OR MEMBERSHIP ONLY $3 FOR GUYS WITH A COLLEGE ID. LOCATED IN GREENVILLE ACROSS THE GREENE ST. 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Where: Christenbury Gymnasium (East Carolina) Admission: $2.00 (Raffle Ticket Included) Live coverage by: Sponsored by: Hpplebee'sl e 'atalog onnection OhWonOf QUIUaV - Ttyrffledftracekts forVdentin?s � 10 E. 5th St 758-8612 flf W Mon-S�ll(W Sun 1-5 FINEST STUDENT HOUSING AVAILABLE DON T MAKE THE MISTAKE OF NOT DISCUSSING THIS WITH YOUR PARENTS SEE THEM NOW NEW CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE (SPECIAL FINANCING AVAIlAlil 1 , OR RENT 3 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS 3 WALK IN CLOSETS NEAR CAMPUS ralnr1"ET �Ll laCZP Iff Ct I- Kg 1ud UNIT PLAN FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-440-5378 EolJ head-over-heels with sweet deals at Village Green Apartments Drop by Friday, Feb. 12th for our "Show Some LOVE, Donate BLOOD" Drive! Food, Fun A Free Stuff from 12 - 5 Look for the Red Cross Bus at the office! A SWEET 12 DEPOSIT DEMJ! FRIFEB. 12TH0NLYII f Secure your spot for � Fall 1999 with 12 the cash Call or stop in for details Eastbrook & Village Green Apts. 204 Eastbrook Drive Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 752-5100 gKs we appro fact that e drag when le in your r t look more JHVell, cheer u rjrtioing nothir SLearn the ba ariiow it can pr tw-the way. Guys, you ca (jompany, not t missions, and t; duetball, even � � You can also i � a;n establishmei t Girls, you ca � Boxes that you Rookie gave yo I tfnd torch it Fri firefighter beca ! There are m i i think about it, i '(Relationships egal. We think ! OPINIO r we start raisit idards too high, I good students 1 ey are too sma party sd t I recently read in C bserver about tri p in to expand EC1 1 i years and to inc d irds of admissio vi wt I think of that ji st a bit skeptical fi lgled programs vffl be implemente Nil Ent Carolinian dise ling Inc. lining rs ;eley Dr. SETS 3-5378 leels Is at ( �l en r Drive! Ii I Thundiv. F.bruifv 11 1B99 opinion Tfci Em Circlinim eastcarolinian Amy L.Royster Editor Amanda G. Austin Managing Ediior Amy Sheridan NmEdiiv PETER DAWYOT Assistant Ntwi Editor Nina Dry ftiium Edit Emily Little Hud Cm Edhor Mario Scherhaufer SponEditor Tracy Hairr AuiiimiSpoittEdiior Chris Knotts Sialf llluMim Robert Moore Layout Designer Stephanie Whitlock AdDeugnMinagei Janet Respess AdrmitiogManager Rnss Blackburn Ilyoui Designer Bobby TUOGLE Werjmrjler Sanrtnrj die ECU rMMNMy urrct Ifltt. die Em Carolirrren pubtrstrts 11.000 copras errer, Tuesday end Thursday The hod editorial m iidi edition a die oen ton ol he maromy of the Eonortal Board and is arrrrtao hi nrm try Erjrtonel 8oerd members. Tbe East Catrdiruan aratcernes lenars to Ida editor, limned to 0 words which may be orjtad lor decency or bravrry The East Catrjbrrten reserves the irjht to adfl or reroct tenors (or publication All letters most be signed Letters should be addressed to. Opinion editor .The East Carolinian. Student Publications Building. ECU. Graemtfle. 778b843o3 For information, col lW.3ZJ.a36B oumcw SpVs we approach Valentines Day, we at TEC have been giving more and more thought to tjaK fact that even though it is a special day to those who have love in their lives, it can be a drag when you don't have anyone to share it with. Many students have been there, sitting le in your room, watching movies about people in love, and eating pizza with red peppers It look more and more like little hearts every time you look at them. fell, cheer up! We have come up with a few good ideas for the lonely-hearted folks. Instead 'doing nothing, you could do something such as jearn the basics of a foreign language. We believe that this will be a fruitful activity, seeing apiow it can promote communication between diverse communities. Pig-latin does not count, I �the way. raaT Guys, you can stop worrying about the fact that Mary-Beth-Sue-Ellen doesn't care for your (jompany, not to mention your body odor that is so bad that it interferes with satellite trans- missions, and take a trip down to the Rec Center to pump iron, run the track, or just play rac- (juetball, even though you don't know the rules. ! You can also get together with some friends with similar odors and go to the Silver Bullet, r establishment where you can actually buy some female attention. Hooray for America! 5 Girls, you can get together with some of your friends and take out all those little memory lioxes that you keep under your bed - the one that had all that special stuff that your little Rookie gave you before he dropped you like a bad habit. Place all that stuff into a trash can ttnd torch it Friends-style. That should make you feel better, and maybe you'll meet a nice firefighter because of it. b There are many other alternatives, but we can't think of them right now. Just try not to b i think about it, or pretend that it is some other holiday, like Flag Day, St. Patrick's Day, or '(Relationships Are For Losers" Day. If all else fails, take in a movie, preferably with Steven Segal. We think his movies are great. OPINION Columnist Stephen Kleinschmit Face if we're a party school we start raising our stan- dards too high, we will lose I good students who decide 'ey are too smart to go to a party school. ? I recently read in the News and C bserver about the Chancellor's p an to expand ECU over the next li i years and to increase the stan- d irds of admission. Well guess v, wt I think of that - phooey. I am ji st a bit skeptical of all these new fi lgled programs and how they win be implemented. Here is a non-politically correct, real world representation of what ECU is to the average NC Citizen: a moderately large, moderately selective public sch toI in the mid- dle of Tobbacoville, with a great bar scene, and filled with students who couldn't get into Chapel Hill, but didn't want to go to Appalachain or Charlotte. And as much as we deny it, we cannot rival large prestigious schools because of our "party school" stig- ma. Let's face it, we are a decent university in a party town. If we start raising our standards too high, we will lose good students who decide that they are too smart to go to a party school. Our largest redeeming factors are our School of Medicine, School of Education and our School of Business. The most of the other programs are underfunded and mediocre, so we can have a better athletics depart- ment And if the enrollment does increase substantially in the next ten years, there will be no guaran- tee that the education will get any better. Of course the school will get more money, but parking is already a problem, many of the campus buildings would have to be added on to, and we'd need con- struction of at least ten or more new residence halls, including maybe some like Ambler Johnson at Virginia Tech, which houses over 1,000 students alone. And of course, it will be reflected in our future tuition rates. I personally wouldn't want to see this place get any bigger. Greenville doesn't have the resources or the housing to hold another 10,000 students. Rent on existing apartments would double. Tuition and those mysterious "fees" would skyrocket. The edu- cation will not get any better unless we add more technical pro- grams, and possibly have a school of engineering. Then we could really be a world class institution. OPiNior (Columnist Ryan Kennemur A letter to Ryan's true love ' wine you and dine you, and you will start to quiver. I know you will. I'm that good. Dear Honeybunny, This Sunday is Valentines Day, the day of love. Not the kind of love that Bill Clinton has for fine cigars, but the kind of love that can only exist between a man and a woman; you and me. You need to do what any good-natured woman would do, and that's leave that chump and come home to me. I'm serious. And why wouldn't you? Everybody knows that I'm the choicest cat in the whole college. Think about it. I got it all. A phat ride, a letter jacket with my Ping- Pong medals all over it, and a vast array of knowledge of how to please a woman, which you obvi- ously are. I think you're dope. I know you feel the same about me. Why are we wasting'time, baby? We both know how hot we'd be together. We could walk down the street, and everybody would be like, totally staring at us, you know? It would be like that movie Footloose, except without all that dancing and stuff. I'd be Kevin Bacon, and you'd bethat one girl. You know the one. And about all those rumors. They ain't true. Susan didn't mean any- thing to me. She's got some sort of brain malfunction or something, sugar. You can't trust anything she says. Same thing about Brittney. I only wanted us to be friends, but she wanted more, and my homey MC Russell will attest to that fact, my love. She was like, all over me when we went to the pizza place. It was embarrassing, and I was all, "Look chick, you better cool it. Everybody knows that I ain't with you. You'd better recognize But she kept on trying to kiss me, so I just took her home, but nothing happened. Trust me, sweetbuns. I'd never do that to you. And another rumor that I'd like to put to rest is this one. I have never worn a dress, and I doubt I ever will, unless you ask me real nice, baby. I can't make it clear enough that I will do absolutely anything it takes to get your love, girl. I will pamper you to the point that you will go crazy, like a badger. I'll wine you and dine you, and you will stan to quiver. I know you will. I'm that good. You'll see. I'll escort you to the new Italian place, Finelli's I believe it's called. There I will allow you to order any- thing your pretty heart desires. You can even get the Filet Mignon, if it is your wish. And you will have gar- lic breadall you want. And if you want to order an extra baked pota- to with your meal, please don't hesitate. I will carry extra packets of sour cream in my coat pockets, just in case you need it. That's just my way of saying that I will take care of your every need. Just to recap, I will be your love slave. I'll take you home and put on some Barry Whitc.that one song that he does about love. You know the one. Just leave that fool, and I will show you what a real man can do. Give me one chance, and I will do all the things you and your girlfriends talk about during your little slumber parties with all that junk on your faces. Please dumpling, be my valentine, and I'll give you the best five to seven minutes of your life. Yours in love and everything that goes with it, Ryan Dee Oh Double Gee OPINIOI 'Columnist Marvelle Sullivan Lovers need fulfillment is a natural tendency of everyone-and a healthy ten- dency-to seek happiness and fulfillment. It is no secret that Valentine's Day is looming around the corner. For some, it is a day to draw pink and red hearts all over the 14th block of the calendar, and alas, for others, it is a day to completely fill the same block with a black marker. Despite the amusing irony of the official day of love being represented by a saint who was martyred, the fourteenth of February winds up becoming the be end all, be all of our feelings for another individual. It is also ironic, although not as amusing, that many relationships have a tendency to fall apart around this time of year. It is probably because with the pressure of the "big day" comes a kind of account- ing of what the relationship means�or what it doesn't mean anymore. Why does Valentine's Day cre- ate so much pressure for everyone? After all, it is meant to be the embodiment of happiness and ful- fillment through a loved one. The pressure stems not from trying to love but rather trying to be loved. It is a natural tendency of everyone� and a healthy tendency�to seek happiness and fulfillment, and the easiest avenue to that is through someone else. Even though that is the easiest way, it is certainly not the best. No one can ever love any- one unless they can be happy with themselves. To seek acceptance from someone else in the attempt to accept yourself, while on the sur- face may be sufficient, will lead to problems and emptiness down the road. V Looking for someone to com- plete you and fill a void in your life is also futile. A companion should compliment your life and goals� not supplement them. This may be a disappointment, but when the girl in "Jerry Maguire" told him that he completed her, that was the tip-off that the whole relationship was off-balance. If there ever is a time to find completion, it is not when you are in college. The rate of individual change in college is so frequent and constant that invest- ing time and interest in someone can be futile. On the bright side, many people have and do find fulfillment and happiness, so Valentine's Day is not a morbid day of inventory of the soul for everyone. The key is not to settle for happiness or fulfillment, but to wait until someone comes along that meets both aspects of a relationship. If you are not one of the blessed individuals who have found both, on Sunday it's like that old song instructs: "If you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with comics � n� Fn,8iy 11. 1998 Tht Eiit Ctrolinlm Four Seats Left Jason Latour Ants Marching Victoria Kidd Ne�W,X WANT fotiu. 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Arthur Loo-Zee-Anna Laser Tag ourbon Street Bingo King-Cake Glow Bowling Cajun Buffet King and Queen Students may attend for free by using their valid ECU One Card. One adult guest will be admitted with a guest pass. Student and guest must enter together. Guest passes will be available beginning Monday, February 8 through Friday, February 12,1999, at the Central Ticket Office from 8:30am to 6pm and Todd Dining Hall Meal Flan Office from 9am to 5pm. On February 12, guest passes will be available at the Student Recreation Center horn 5pm to 10pm. V; J 'Students their Phi i.i s r It's that time stores are dec and white, cai mals are in abu in high deman With Valei here, ECU st campus are ei romantic night bered forever c ery. Some stude ing forward to "I like Vale because it is tri Students' To 1) Flowers 2) Romantii 3) Lingerie 4) Jewelry 5) Candy 6) Perfume 7) A bottle i 8) Night an 9) Poetry 10) llomen Member hosts Oj Em There are var campus that e versity is all many arc the "We are t ECU said Ar of Ambassadoi service orgai toward build between studt Recently, inducted 26 st The East Carollniin Victoria Kidd TWH. NfcVH. BAY ALSO, 6NTi,x r G6T Vou I BcAH Of IT C�K � i i TO J PuPilS To kCM ortie.1 siy Ptut GeT reaw ei�HT Chris Knotts I 7 Thursday. February 11, 11 features The Eaat CareiinM n�ir br Valentine's Day on Campus Greek system breaks stereotypes si THE EMFlflVEB : OF wMflTi WKTI ce i will 9am Valentine's Day brings out both the best and the worst in students. Some indulge in gifts and love, while others say it is over rated and miserable. PHOTO BY JACOB GABMON J Students speak out on their opinions I'M II. I. I I' (i 1 1.1 I'S S I I I � RIT F. R It's that time of year again where stores are decorated in red, pink and white, candy and stuffed ani- mals are in abundance and roses are in high demand. With Valentine's Day almost here, F.CU students all over the campus arc cither planning for a romantic night that will be remem- bered forever or a day of lonely mis- ery. Some students arc actually look- ing forward to this day. "I like Valentine's day this year because it is the first year I actually Students' Top 10 Valentine Gifts 1) 1lowers Z) Romantic Dinner 3) Lingerie 4) Jewelry 5) Candy 6) Perfume or cologne 7) A bottle of wine 8) Night around town 9) Poetry 10) Homemade card have a valentine that loves me said Lynn Ford, sophomore. "I love any holiday that gives my boyfriend the chance to spoil me said Barbie Morse, junior. For those who do not have that special someone in their lives or just dislike the whole mushy aspect of it, this day can be agonizing to tolerate. "Dress in black and protest said Bay Scroggins, sophomore. "I think Valentine's Dayl is not good unless you're with someone said Mary Brinson, junior. "Valentine's Day is stupid this year because I don't have a valen- tine said Bernice Bailes, sopho- more. Then there are those who just sec Feb. 14 as another day that has been overly commercialized. "I don't see why the one day matters said Rebecca Scott, fresh- man. "People should be showing their love the other 364 days of the year "It's a mushy commercial day. Whoever decided to make money on it is a genius said G.W. Barker, junior. "I'm going to wait until the day after when the candy's on sale and appease the sweet tooth god The mention of Valentine's Day- can either cause one's heart to flut- ter or make people mutter. For those who remain clueless about what to get their valentine, there is still time left to get that perfect gift. If you have the Internet at your disposal, there are many sites to help increase your chances for love. For a simple, free gift, log on at www.cyberflowers.com and e-mail your beloved a lovely bouquet. There are bouquets for that special person in your life, as well as for a friend. In order to get the full on-line valentine experience, try www.hap- pyvalentinesday.com. This site offers a list of stores that sell a vari- ety of valentine gifts and also offers How to Say "I love you" in Different Languages - Te re-quiero � Argentine Spanish - Moo graugh hoo � Gaelic - Ich liebe dich � Formal German - Je t'aime � French - qamuSI laqu' � Klingon (though loud snarls and grunts will do) - Ninikupenda � Swahili - Rwy'n dy garu di � Welsh Source: vrww.tu- chemnitz.delpolovepAtm different gift ideas. Other features include an advice spot titled "Ask Dr. Luv" and a fun and games sec- tion. Dr. Gilda Carle, a.k.a. "The Love Doc is a psychotherapist who answers questions from those who are lovelorn. The fun and games area offers such features as a classified section, and a list of the best and worst pickup lines. F'or those who are against the day of love this year, there are sev- eral anti-Valentine's Day sites available. There is a list of such pages at www.westworld.comclsonmeco lumnslinks.html. The plans for an "Anti-Valentine's Day Party" are available at www.source.syr.edu. They suggest such things as wear- ing all black and not inviting any couples to the party. How did this Hallmark-boost- ing, lace-filled holiday begin? Historically, there were three St. Valentines. The most famous one was a Roman priest who lived dur- ing the third century. The emperor Claudius II had decreed that no marriages would take place so his army would fill up with men. His reasoning was that if men did not marry, they would not mind joining the army. Valentine started to marry people in secret, until he was discovered and executed. He was canonized and his saint day became Feb. 14. SEE V-DAY PACE 8 Ambassadors contribute to campus Members are official hosts of university F. R i c A S i K i: s STAFF WRITBR There are various organizations on campus that exhibit what our uni- versity is all about. One of the many arc the Ambassadors. "We are the official hosts of ECU said Angie Lynch, Secretary of Ambassadors. "We are a student service organization dedicated toward building esprit de corp between students and alumni Recently, the Ambassadors inducted 26 students into the orga- nization at the ceremony, held at the Hilton in Greenville. Ambassadors work closely with the chancellor and alumni relations as a group. Chancellor Richard Kakin was an honorary guest at the inductions. "Ambassadors are a very impor- tant part of ECU liakin said. "They serve as official hosts to our guests as well as providing a num- ber of other services that enrich the University "The spirit of cooperation given by the ambassadors is something that my wife and I, in particular, appreciate as we greet university- guests throughout the year Eakin said. Ambassadors also participate in various service events such as work- ing concession stands at home foot- ball games, tutoring, and street clean-ups. For their participation each Ambassador receives a certain amount of service hours. In com- pletion of 75 accumulated service hours, a service pin is given. On the night of inductions, eight Ambassadors received their first pin. The second pin was presented to those who had accumulated over 234 hours. Amy Van Voltenburg, Justin Bailey, and Myeisha McQueen were among the three to receive this pin. The third pin, named the Purple Pirate Pin, was presented to Elizabeth Rooney, who has been a member of Ambassadors for five years now. She received this award for accu- mulating over 468 hours. The ser- vice hours of each Ambassador are recorded through a checklist policy, in which each member is expected to fulfill a certain amount of events. "I feel like we have a good group this year and the amount of pins we gave out was really indicative of the caliber of people we have recruited for Ambassadors said Amy Van Voltenburg, checklist coordinator. During Homecoming 1998, Ambassadors participated in and won a house decorating competi- tion. Ambassadors won the Spirit Cup , which was achieved by col- lecting an enormous amount of canned goods. Jon Strickland, an Ambassador, also represented the group as this year's Homecoming King. "I think it's exciting. We do a lot for the school said Elizabeth Woodromc, inductee. "We are a diverse group of people who are all in it to make the University a better place For those interested in becom- ing an Ambassador, stop by the Alumni Center and pick up an application. Fraternities and sororities volunteer Erica Sikes staff whiter Epsilon Sigma Alpha sisters participate in Clean the Streets program. PHOTO COURTESY OF EPSILON SIGMA ALPHA SORORITY When you hear the words 'fraterni- ty' or 'sorority what comes to mind? Keg parties? Alcohol hing- ing? The movie, Animal House? When Brian Tuck, the president of the Inter-Fraternity Council wrote a letter to the editor in defense of the reputation given to fraternities as alcoholics and troublemakers, there was much consideration given to the fraternities and sorori- ties as pos- itive role models and com- ni unity contribu- tors. He encour- aged stu- dents to leave behind the stereo- types and join a fra- tern i ty because of the posi- tive experi- ences they offer instead of joining for a good time. He even went as far as telling the thrill seek- ers of the university to look else- "Woriing at the Soup Kitchen was the most rewarding expe- rience as a sorority because we were able to see the influence that it had on the people we were helping, and how a little bit of our time had such an impact on them Carrie Brewer Piesidenl ol Sigma Sigma Sigma where if they were only interested in a good time because the IFC is not only "interested in recruiting people that are just in it for the alcohol Many sororities and fraternities on campus have made an effort to eliminate these stereotypes while lending a hand to the community. Annually, Phi Kappa Psi raises money for the Greenville Community Shelter through a pro- gram called Kool-Aid, in which the brothers contribute and raise money to put on a concert. "Our ultimate goal is unity and returning good deeds to the com- munity, which is a common pur- pose that all fraternities share said David Bucci, public relations chair- man of Phi Kappa Psi "Three weeks prior to last year's concert, the Greenville Community Shelter was broken into and about $4000 worth of dam- age was done, so the donation could not have come at a more opportune time Bucci said. "It feels great to give something back to the community said Tyler Bryan of Phi Kappa Psi. Theta Chi is another fraternity that is a large contributor to the community. "Every spring, we participate in a fund-raiser for the Special Olympics where we ride a seesaw for 24 hours aaid Mick Smith, Theta Chi member. This event will occur this semester on March 27-28 from 11 a.m. on Saturday until 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. The brothers will gath- er on the corner of Greenville Boulevard and Red Banks Road to collect money from passersby. According to Smith, the brothers approach people and ask if they would like to contribute funds to the Special Olympics. Generally, the public response is overwhelm- ing and they are more than willing to give to a good cause. "For the past five years, Theta Chi has been the largest contribu- tor to Greenville's Special Olympics said Eddie Jappell, Theta Chi chaplain. "We also try to send at least 15-20 brothers to vol- unteer at the Special Olympics Alpha Phi sorority gives back to the community by participating in various volunteer activities. "We've volunteered for the Boys and Girls Club, Sunshine Gardens and Adopt-a-Highway said Angie Stender, president of Alpha Phi. This sorority is more focused toward the volunteer aspect of community service rather than fund-raising. The hands-on experi- ences the members receive prove to be rewarding and individually satisfying. Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority rais- es money for the Robbie Page Memorial in Texas and Chapel Hill. This is a play-therapy pro- gram for children suffering from ill- nesses. At Christmas, they volun- teered at the Homeless Shelter and the Soup Kitchen. For the most part, they try to do community ser- vice at least once a month. Their service goal this semester is to work with underprivileged children. "Working at the Soup Kitchen was the most rewarding experience Epsilon Sigma Alpha sisters make ornaments for family support network. PHOTO COURTESY OF EPSILON SIGMA ALPHA as a sorority because we were able to see the influence that it had on the people we were helping, and how a little bit of our time had such an impact on them said Carrie Brewer, president of Sigma Sigma, Sigma. � . i H�v���i' . �T 8Tk�rrfy. Ftknwy 11. 1988 features Thl East Carolinian 9 Thundiy, Fil Love Quotes 1. "There is only one kind of love, but there are a thousand different versions -La Rochefoucauld 2. "If love is the answer, could you rephrase the question?" -LUyTomlin 3. The greater the man's soul, the deeper he loves -LeonardoDa Vinci 4. "Love is like the measles; we all have to go through it" -Jerome Jerome 5. "Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better -Shakespeare 7. "All life is just a progression toward and then a recession from one phrase � 'I love you" - F. Scott Fingernld a "When you're in love, it's the most glorious two-and-a-half days of your life -Richard Lewis 9. "Thousands have lived with out love, not one without water - W.H. Auden 10. "Some people never say the words 'I love you' but like a child they're longing to be told - Paul Simon covering the Celt Drug dealer's faith in psychic sends him to jail MODESTO, Calif. (AP) - A drug dealer who got bad advice from a psychic could spend as many as 10 years in prison after rejecting a plea bargain. Bernardo Arroyo, 26, was con- sidered a minor player in one of Stanislaus County's largest drug rings. Federal prosecutors offered him a deal that would have result- ed in a two-year prison sentence for his involvement with the Tello family. He was convicted late last month of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, as well as a separate charge of distributing methamphetamine. Arroyo rejected the deal after a Modesto psychic assured him that he would never spend a day behind bars. Arroyo then waived his right to a jury trial and placed his fate in the hands of U.S. District Court Judge Oliver W. Wanger. A drug agent said Arroyo, the only defendant who is not related to the Tellos, was assured by the psychic that he never would be convicted. For an extra $8,000, the agent said, the psychic offered to put a curse on Servatius and the drug agents who investigated the case. He said Arroyo didn't want to spend the money and declined. Top CreateDate Student Submissions 1. A picnic under the moonlight in the middle of the football field. Wine and watching the stars 2. Go to Carowinds and stay all day long � you'll have fun. Your partner is sexy when wet and too tired to have sex. 3. To cook together. 4. Surprise your partner with a goldfish in a bowl and ask, "of all the fish in the sea, would you go out with me?" then take a nice walk and have your picture made together. 5. Take date to the beach for the weekend. Have a picnic on the beach and walk in the moonlight. 6. Dinner for your sweetheart at Christine's with Valentine bal- loons. Once you go back home, light several red and pink candles and let the candles light the apart- ment. 7. Be prepared. Have a safe sex pack prepared. It can include con- doms, K-Y Jelly, Spcrmicidc and dental dams (if you like that kind of thing). 8. Decorating dorm room (or any room) with garland and other decorations and having a romantic dinner cooked by a friend, served by another friend! Talking about lots of stuff! Hanging out! 9. 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Emergency Service 561-RENT or 531-9011 NOW TAKING AfrWCWlOW FOB (MIL 10 Taettday, February 11. 1999 sports Reserved seating for club members Students confused about reasons for benefit Morgan Hefner staff writer There is a growing concern within the ECU student body regarding the reserved seating for Pirate Club members at home basketball games. Those who have attended ECU games at Minges Coliseum will recognize these seats as the purple seats with backs on them. Free tickets are given to students who present a valid ECU One Card at the tick- et office prior to each home game. When the student section fills up no more free tickets are given to students until 15 min- utes into the game. After that, additional seats that have not been sold are given to students. This policy applies to all the seats in the coliseum except those reserved by the Pirate Club. These seats are not given to students even if all other sections are full. "Excellent said Dennis Young, Pirate Club director, when asked to describe his reserved seat for Pirate home games. This seat is used by Young at every home game. Young also said that he was not aware if students were allowed to sit in unoccupied Pirate Club seats or not. Some students who attend many of the Pirates' games do not understand why they cannot sit there if the seats are not being used by Pirate Club members. Senior Mike Albergini, who has attended every home game this season and has even traveled to Wilmington to see the Pirates in action is one of many students who feel disadvantaged. "The students seats are not as com- fortable as the seats with backs on them Albergini said. "Students should be rewarded for coming to games ECU senior David Crater also thinks students should be able to sit in die pur- ple seats if they are not being used by Pirate Club members. "East Carolina and the basketball games should be about the students Crater said. The consensus among the student body here at ECU is that the students make up this university and should be able to use the seats when they are vacant. Most ECU basketball games are not sellouts. But the ones that are usually fill the enure facility, and this includes the Pirate Club's seats. The Pirate Club gives alumni a chance to support their alma mater through both giving money to the sports programs here at ECU, and by allowing them to give their vocal support at games along with current students. Although the basketball program does not draw the same fan sup- port as the football program, the games are still important and the Pirate Club is an organization that helps support basket- ball and the university. Reserved seats for Pirate Club members slay empty during most of ECU's basketball home games. PHOTO BY MICHAEL SMITH � Adam Gaffey ranks among top 25 in country Club Pirate swimmer Adam Gaffey ranks high among NCAA Division 1 PHOTO BY JACOB GARMON Pirate swimmer has higfi hopes Blaine Deniiis senior writer Ranked in the NCAA top 25 in two events, Pirate swimmer Adam Gaffey is causing waves in the CAA conference and around the country. According to the NCAA Division 1 rankings, Gaffey is 17th in the 500 meter freestyle and 18th in the 1650 meter freestyle events. With a winning record throughout the sea- son and the top 25 results, Gaffey has high hopes for the Conference Championship Feb. 18-20 in Charlotte, N.C. "I want to come out with all guns firing and do a good job for the school Gaffey said. "My goal is to win conference in my two events and then go to Nationals The Conference Championship will determine which swimmers go on to com- pete at the national level. Gaffey believes his aggres- sive attitude and mental strength will help him suc- ceed at both these events. "I swim well at the big meets Gaffey said. "I train very hard and get pumped up. I really don't like to lose Although Gaffey is expected to do well in both the 500 and 1650 freestyle events, he is more confi- dent with a longer race like the 1650. "It's the longest race they swim anywhere " want to come out with all guns firing and do a good job for the school Adam Gaffey Piraie Swimmei Gaffey said. "My time is better and we really train hard for that event. We don't go in unprepared Often praised for his natural talent, Gaffey is quick to credit much of his success to the coaching staff here at ECU. "Ninety percent of my success is that I have really awesome coaches Gaffey said. "Coach Moody knows what I need and is real excited during prac- tice Pirate swim team coaches are impressed with Gaffey's hard work and have high expectations for his future at ECU. "His work ethic is great and he is a very coachable swimmer assistant coach McGee Moody said. "When he goes in the water you know that he is going to win. He has the potential to go a long way Gaffey ended the '99 regular season with two individual wins against UNC-W on Jan. 30. Even though the Pirates lost the meet, head coach Rick Kobe is pleased with Gaffey's performance and expects him to make the NCAA Championship. "Talent, there is no sub- stitute for talent Kobe SEE SWIMMING PAGE II sports for all Rec Services have more activities for students Tennis teams begin spring season as victors Men and women won every singles match over Asheville Mario Scherhal1 fer sports editor Both tennis teams started the season with a 'Blitzkrieg' by winning all their matches in an impressive and quick manner. ECU's men's tennis team hosted its first match of the young season, defeating UNC- Asheville 4-0, while the Lady Pirates won with an imposing score of 5-0 over the Bulldogs. "I didn't know how solid UNC-Asheville was and I was very pleased with the way we played said Tom Morris, ECU head men's and women's coach. "We played hard and fair and we did a lot of things we were work- ing on very well The women's team captured five singles victories, all in straight sets, and the men's team decided the battle early by winning the points for the doubles competition and by winning the following three singles matches. According to Morris, Lady Pirate fresh- men Hrushida Kamthe, Carolina Torres, and Meredith Spears, who won their singles matches at the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 4 posi- tions, respectively, were nervous before their matches but did in no way disappoint. Junior Asa Ellbring and the remaining senior Catherine Morgan rounded out the Pirate victory by winning their matches in straight sets, too. The men's team took the lead by win- ning the doubles matches at the No. 2 and the No. 3 positions with Michael HuezStephan Siebenbrunner and Dustin "We know that the doubles are important in our matches Siebenbrunner senior HallDerek Slate representing the success- ful couples. "We know that the doubles are important in our matches said Siebenbrunner, senior. "That's why we work on it during practice Roope Kalajo, who defeated UNCA's Ivan Lalic 6-3. 6-2 at the No. 1 singles posi- tion, proved to be ECU's top player on the team. Oliver Thalen and Hall decided the match up with the Bulldogs by winning their'matches at the No. 3 and the No. 4 positions, respectively. The remaining games of Siebenbrunner, Slate and Huez were halted thereafter. "My problem so far is that I need a set to get started said freshman Michael Huez, who is supposed to be the best-conditioned player on the team. "After that first set I felt confident though and would have won the match if if wouldn't have been halted. 'The team proved to be in good shape. We have to wait for upcoming tougher matches to say anything besides though The Pirates will next host Barton College on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 2:30 p.m. on ECU's tennis courts. The Lady Pirates will host Mt. Olive College and Campbell in a double-header on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 9 a.m. and at 1 p.m respectively, in Greenville. ECU OPPONENT MEN WINNER SCORE Roope KalajoIvan lalicECU6-3.6-2 Stephan SiebenbrunnerBrandon Shupe4-6 Oliver ThalenJimmy LangtonECU6-4, 6-2 Dustin HallScott PrubysECU7-6, 6-0 Michael HuezZack MolinaECU6-4, 2-0 Derek SlateJeff GrimmECU6-3. 1-0 I) If WOMEN Hrushida KarntheJunelle Watson ECU6-3,6-2 1 Carolina Torrestaum HastayECU6-3,6-2 Asa EllbringStephanie ShubaECU6-2,6-2 Meredith SpearsNancy UvasayECU6-1,6-3 Catherine Morgani nrthECU6-0, 6-0 �4, 2-1 n Department Jean V. Wiiakton STAFF WRITER Do you have an interest in playing sports but did not quite get the schol- arship you were hoping for? Maybe you played a little soccer, rugby or lacrosse ifi high school and you're looking for some intercolle- giate competition. Well, the ECU club sports department is the place for you to put your athletic talenf to the test. Club sports offers students, facul- ty and staff a way to compete in a variety of sports while allowing for leadership opportunities. From soc- cer to kayaking, volleyball to Tae Kwon Do, club sports has something for every athlete at any skill level. Gray Hodges, head of club sports, said that Recreational Services sup- ports teams by providing equipment and practice spaces. Hodges also said that each team submits a budget for the year requesting funding for trav- el expenses, tournament fees and new equipment. For all participants, each team has a detailed constitution that outlines specific requirements, such as GPA. Candice Voigt, co-captain of the women's ultimate frisbee team, Helios, said that they arc always looking for new players. The team keeps recruiting members who have some general athletic ability but are open to anyone willing to learn and wants to become involved. "We always want new players who will be dedicated to the team Voigt said. This year the Helios' goal is to make it to the national tournament in Colorado in May. Voigt, now coach and administra- tor for the team, got involved three years ago because, "the sport is just so much fun And now she feels it's a popular way to exercise, meet new people, travel and compete "I really love competing with a team I'm dedicated to Voigt said. "I eat, sleep and dream frisbee Club teams are entirely controlled by team members. Captains run practices, set up matches and orga- nize tournament trips. Ben Kley, co-captain of the men's lacrosse team, played in high school and said that their team is full of SEE CLUB SPORTS PAGE 11 11 Thundi' E L lithe HTca YOU COULD M WIN 1 �500 "fflcctrtr �Enter by wing week Ihrougtt Nopufchoi Mm V The East :rs e games. lb its ill avemone students A R T O N ER est in playing ; get the schol- g for? a little soccer, gh school and me intercolle- 11, the ECU it is the place iletic talent to indents, facul- compete in a : allowing for es. From soc- ;yball to Tae ias something skill level, of club sports, Services sup- ig equipment idges also said i a budget for iding for trav- snt fees and :ach team has that outlines uch as GPA. aptain of the isbee team, y are always rs. The team ers who have bility but are ; to learn and ed. v players who team Voigt s' goal is to ournament in .1 administra- volved three i sport is just t's a popular new people, eting with a Voigt said. "I ibee :ly controlled lap tains run es and orga- of the men's i high school m is full of AGE tl 11 Tksrsdsy, Fsbrssry 11, 1889 sports TIM iMt CsrtllSlM Harris Teeter Lm I Y;ur Neighborl-Kxjd Fcxxd Market Don t Forget to Get Your r The Best Is What Were AU About j Coupon F3EJ Premium Quality Velvety Textured, Long Stem DelBarde Roses 16 os. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream 16 ox. Mrs. Fields Cookie Douah Prices Effective Through February 16,1999 PMoaa to TWs Ad Brssflttas WUnaadqr, Mruary 10 Thiouflh Mruary K 1999 In Our Own star only MRmtTha Right lb Urn Quart! NonaCoM lb &l� V 6l�Uy Aapt Brf�l R�dS��np� Film wants Duke in ads DURHAM (AP) A Nike film crew is in Krzyzewskiville, gather- ing footage for six television com- mercials to runduring the NCAA basketball tournament. Most of the footage was shot at Duke Monday, although not all the spots are about the Duke team. The crew was wrapping up Tuesday by shooting shooting tape of students in Duke's annual bas- ketball tent city, named for men's basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski, where students gather each season to camp for tickets. "There's so much energy and enthusiasm and heritage here at Duke University around basketball and, obviously, Duke is a Nike team and we're proud of the associ- ation said Simon Pcstridge, a spokesman for Nike. Nike pro- vides Duke's basketball team with uniforms and shoes, although play- ers may choose to wear other shoe brands said Mike Cragg, a spokesman for Duke's Athletics Department. Duke's status as the nation's No. 1-ranked college basketball team in the latest Associated Press poll, is also a big reason for Nike's interest in featuring the team in ads. Coach K will appear in one ad. University of Connecticut Coach Jim Calhoun and Tubby Smith, who coaches the defending NCAA champs, the University of Kentucky Wildcats, will appear in other spots. Actress Ashley Judd, a Nike is paying the standard $3,000 per day tee and extra for, additional police or traffic control support, Duke officials said. They're also adding additional tents. "Since most of the tents were taken down after the Carolina and' Maryland games, Nike is going to mix some tents in to make it look like it normally would said Duke spokesman Cabell Smith. Swimming continued from page 10 said. "He works hard, has a good attitude and likes what he is doing. Put those things together and you swim fast Gaffey has provided leadership with the example he sets in the water and has worked hard to encourage his fellow team mem- bers. "He kind of gets us started senior swimmer Richard Chen said. "If he wins we all get pumped up and motivated As a junior transfer student from Orlando, Fla Gaffey has one more season at ECU. Gaffey has been one of the Pirate's most successful swimmers and has accomplished many ohis goals. However, he still has many achievements on the horizon like the Olympic Summer Games. "The Olympics cross my mind everyday Gaffey said. "It is defi- nitely a goal, but I am trying to keep everything in perspective NC Charlotte Motor Speedway sells its name CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Charlotte Motor Speedway, long known for its innovations in Winston Cup racing, today became the first track on the circuit to sell its name. The track will be renamed Lowe's Motor Speedway under an agreement with Lowe's Companies Inc the nation's sec- ond-largest home improvement retailer. Officials with the company and Speedway Motorsports Inc which owns the track, said the deal is worth $35 million over 10 years. "This opens the flood gates said SMI president Humpy Wheeler, whose company also operates Atlanta, Bristol, Las Vegas and Texas motor speedways, as well as Sears Point Raceway. Today's announcement does not affect SMI's other properties, but company officials said they expect other tracks on the Winston Cup circuit to follow suit. Wheeler said the Atlanta and Texas tracks "This opens the flood gates Humpy Wheslsr, SMI President would be the two other SMI prop- erties most likely to sell their nam- ing rights in the coming months. While selling the naming rights to stadiums and arenas has become SEE CHARLOTTE SPEEDWAY PAGE It Club Sports continued Item page 10 include 13 different teams from four different types of martial arts. Anyone interested in playing a sport or starting up a new sport is encouraged to contact Recreational Services at 328-6387 or visit the web site at www.rescerv.ecu.edu. Be sure to come out and support club sports this season. experienced players who wanted a chance to compete without a lot of pressure. Now the men's lacrosse team prac- tices four days a week at the new Blount Fields Complex. 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FOR SALE RINGGOLD TOWERS Now Taking Leases for 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom & Efficiency Apartments. CALL 752-2865 t HEAD, NC-Get your group to- gether early. Relatively new house in excellent condition: fully furnished: washer 8 dryer dishwasher central AC; available May 1 through Au- gust 31: sleeps 8-$2200.00 per month. 757-860-1532 GLADIOLUS GARDENS One. two, and three bedroom apartments. Free cable. Located on 10th Street. Call Wainright Property Management LLC 766-6209. 106 STANCILL DRIVE, 2 bedroom. 1 bathroom, brick duplex, central heatair. near ECU. $425 month. pats extra with fee. Call 353-2717. ROOMMATE NEEDED for 2 bed- room. 1-12 bath townhouse. Fully furnished. Close to campus. $236month plus half utilities. Please call 321-7762 between hours of 10a.rn.and 6p.m. ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 3 bedroom townhouse and 13 utili- ties. 2 blocks from campus. Contact Allyson at 767-8767 or (Crystal at 329-1412. ROOMMATE NEEDED. Malefe- male. Available March 1st! Tar River Estates, in walking distance to cam- pus. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, and living room. Rent $266mo. 12 utilities. Ask for Chris at 762-1621 or leave message. ROOMMATE NEEDEDI Share 3 bedroom house with only 1 room- mate and 1 cat. 3 miles from cam- pus, one year old. Private bathroom and phone line. Nice yard. 768-7826. FEMALE ROOMMATE wanted to share 3 bedroom. 2 bath house on ECU bus route. Rant $220. includes washer and dryer. 3280471 ram to SKYMVE! (t1fl)4M-2224 Tht East Carolinian FOR SALE STUDENT DISCOUNT for auto de- tailing. Don't like to clean your car? Let us do it. Professional and experi- enced. Pick up avail. Call Tim for prices at 931-9166. SERVICES HELP WANTED HELP WANTED SPRING BREAK 991 Cancun' Nas- sau ' Jamaica. Travel free and make lots of Cash! Top raps are offered on- site staff jobs. All-inclusive deals. 32 hours free Drinks. Special Discounts up to$100 per person. Lowest price guaranteed. 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FOR YOUR MAN'S VALENTINE &IFTI �f GIVE QUALITY, CLASS, STYtB ' CHECK OUTOUKBKSI STORE WIDE SALE Tommy, Nautica, Fblo -ALL THE&E&V Shirto, PUmiSb, Jeana, Shoee, Eta, � P SHOP fWtmfjrfmtfi 100000 GREEK PERSONALS GREEK PERSONALS TUTORS NEEDED: Do you have a 3.0 or better GPA? Are you interest- ed in becoming a tutor for the Office of Student Development-Athletics? We need individuals capable of tu- toring any 8 all levels (0001-5999) in all subject areas, especially the fol- lowing; ACCT. ANTH, ASIP, CHEM. CSCI, DSCI. ECON. EMST. GEOG. MATH. MGMT. MKTG. PHIL. 8 PHYSI. Undergraduate students are paid six dollars an hour ($6) and graduate students are paid seven dollars an hour ($7). If this sounds like the job for you, join us for an ori- entation meeting on Thursday, Fe- bruary 11th at 5 p.m. in room 236-B Ward Sports Medicine Building. If you have any questions, please con- tact lshaWlliamsjt328-4691: TRUGREEN CHEMLAWN, nation's leader in lawncare, is looking for in- dividuals interested in part-time cler- ical work from 5-9 MonFri. $6-$7 an hour. Call 7582352 for interview. FREE RADIO $1250. Fundraiser open to student groups 8 organiza- tions. Earn $3-$5 per VisaMC app. -We supply all materials at no cost. Call for info or visit our website. Qualified callers receive a Free Baby Boom Box. 1-800-932-0528 x 65. www.ocmconcepts.com FRATERNITIES. SORORITIES 8 Student Groups: Earn $1000-$2000 with easy 3 hour CIS Fund Raiser event. No sales required. Fund Raiser days are filling up. so call today. Contact Chris 800829-4777. PART-TIME help needed. Local law firm seeking pattrtime investigator's assistant. Must have valid NC drivers license and reliable transportation. Flexible hours. If interested call 752- 2000. ask for Becky. LOOKING FOR a part-time job? Help wanted at Szechuan Express, in the Food Court in the Plaza Mall. Day hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m night hours from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Apply in person. No phone calls, please. 87.00 PER hour plus $150.00 per month housing allowance. Largest rental service on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. (Nags Head). Call Dona for application and housing info 800-662-2122. PART-TIME help needed. Local law firm seeking part-time clerical help. Must have general office experience. Flexible hours. If interested call 752- 2000. ask for Becky. NEED SUMMER help at Hatteras Beach. Free housing. Need two males or females for retail seafood market. Bonus offered. Call 262-986- 2215 or email riskybGinterpath.com PREPAID PHONECARDS (NCCA) 300 minutes, for S30.00 cord, That's IO CENTS MINUTE, OTHER THE CARD Post Report 316. Oli- via's V-Day in the Land of Wuv! "I love you' said ha "Singular dr plu- ral?" asked she" We Wuvwwyou �mid he "Pull" said she. T.K.D. FOUND: YOUNG tabby tomcat with white underside. Tame, good-tem- pered. Free to a good home. 830- 9545. SPRINGBREAK BEACHES Dayto- na, Panama City. Padre. Miami. Can- cun, Jamaica. Bahamas, etc. All the popular hot spots. Best hotels, pric- es, parties. Browse www.icpt.com. Reps earn cash, free trips. Call Inter- Campus 800-327-6013 SPRING BREAK 99! Cancun' Nas- sau Jamaica "Mazatlan Acapulco ' Bahamas Cruise Florida' Florida South Padre. Travel Free and make lots of Cash! Top reps are offered full-time staff jobs. Lowest price Guaranteed. Call now for details! www.classtravel.com 800838-8411 , . GREEK PERSONALS ZETA TAU Alpha would like to thank Theta Chi for a great social last Thursday. We had a blast! ALPHA DELTA Pi would like to con- gratulate our newly elected officers: President-Katie Williams. VP-Layne Summerfield. Membership Vice President- Jennifer Galloway, Treasurer Mary Margaret Porterfireld. Recruitment VP Alison Lewis. Rush Cristina Wichtrich. Social Andrea Young. Philanthropy Kristen McKeighan. Recording Secretary Jennifer Jackson, corre- sponding Secretary Anisa Ghrairi. New Member Educator Sandy Jenkins, and all other appointed offi- cers. Good luck! We know you'll do a great job! '� , t:H �� p�T��� 'i �'� CONGRATULATIONS TO Lee Anne 'tth'her engagement to Tom We love you. your Zeta Tau Alpha sis- ters. PI KAPPA ALPHA we had a great time at the social Friday night. Let's do it again soon. Love, the sisters of Chi Omega Love, the sisters of Chi Omega SIGMA NU, you blew us away with your heaven and hell social. Wa had a blast. Hope to do it again soon. Love. Alpha Phi - ALPHA DELTA Pi. Kappa Alpha and Kappa Sigma, thank you for the wine and cheese social. We had a blast. Love, the sisters of Chi Omega PHI KAPPA Tau - We had fun at the Mardi Gras social. The decorations looked great. Wall have to do it again. Love, Alpha Phi THANK YOU Panheilenic for anoth- er wonderful banquet. The sisters and new members of Pi Delta WELCOME JESSICA and Barra. Love, the sisters and new members of Pi Delta CONGRATULATIONS TO Donna Gail on your Sigma Nu lavalier to Jeff! We love you! Love, your Zeta Tau Alpha sisters CONGRATULATIONS ZETA Tau Al- pha on all your Panheilenic Banquet awards including Chapter Excel- lence. CONGRATS TO all the fraternities on a wonderful rush. Zeta Tau Alpha CHI OMEGA thanks for the great time last Friday night. Hope to get together again soon! Love, the broth- ers of Pi Kappa Alpha THANKS DELTA Zeta for a great so- cial. Hope to have many more. Love, the brothers of Delta Chi PANHELLENIC WOULD like to con- gratulate these sisters of the week: Alpha Delta Pi-Gena Anderson and Melissa Barrington; Alpha Phi-Angie Stender and Jen Mock; Alpha Xi Del- ta-Katie Adams and Amanda Marko- vitch; Alpha Omicron Pi-Ashley Set- tle and Shannon Ortiz; Zeta Tau Al- pha, Whitney Farmer and Joy Edson; Chi Omega-Meri Hines and Randi Sharver; Sigma Sigma Sigma-Jennif- er Witlow and Anna Walker; and Del- ta Zeta-Amanda Laws and Michele Bartlet. THANKS, SIGMA Alpha Epsilon, for a wonderful social on Friday. Can't wait to do it again! Love, the sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha GIVE US TIME TO REPAY YOUR LOAN. After just three years in the Army, your college loan could be a thing of the past Under the Army's Loan Repayment program, each year you serve on active duty reduces your indebt- edness by one-third or $1,500, whichever amount is greater, up to a $65,000 limit This offer applies to Perkins Loans, Stafford Loans and certain" other federally insured loans which are not in default And this is just the first of many benefits the Army will give you. Get the whole story from your Army Recruiter. 756-9695 ARMY. BE ALL YOU CAN BE: www.g6army.com I JIM I l I Kl K1 I SPRING Idili: So�� KM im. m ' �"� Oifomi i" �� US m 1 �� � (�cotm lor wwmln ma b� Could of Mw Bwrtt. ftjrMui! Bahamas Party Cruise $279 5 days � MoB Uoata � Frtt Parties � kxJudes Tmm Panama $119 City. MfMk, HBr Mi Suraem � mn Jamaica $439 Cancun $399 7 Nigrra � A Holri � Free Food 4 30 Hrs of Orinki Spring Break Travel-Our 12th Year! 1-800-678-6386 THANK YOU. Sigma Pi. for showing us a great time at pref. We had a blast as usual. Love, the sisters of A( phaXi Delta ALPHA DELTA Pi would like to- thank Lambda Chi Alpha for thfl great aoclal Friday night. Can't waif to get together again soon! ANNOUNCEMENTS BIOLOGY T-SHIRT Contest. 2199 to 21200. Prize: dinner for two at Applebee's plus free t-shirt. Rules: No use of university trademark. Subf' mit any concepts for front & back designs in black & white to BS119 Questions? Call BGSA. 328-1836. ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING Tuesday 11a.m12noon.The Center for Counseling and Student Develop merit is offering this workshop oh Tuesday. Feb. 16th. If you are inter- ested in this workshop, please corW1 tact the Center at 328-6661. en B-GLAD (Bisexuals Gays Lesbians and Allies for Diversity) meets every. Wed. � 7:30 p.m. in room GCB, 3008. So come on out and join the fun. Make new friends and make a" difference. ����f' � ATTENTION FACULTY a Staffll Be- ginning next month. Exercise Wisely and Aqua Fitness are back at the SRC. Both classes are designed and reserved exclusively for you! Regis- tration information is available maw at the Dept. of Recreational Servic- es. 328-6387. Classes begin March a; REMINDER: SQUASH class being taught at the SRC Feb. 23-March 11. Registration information available at the SRC 328-6387. TEST ANXIETY: Monday 3:30- 4:30. The Center for Counseling and Student Development is offering this workshop on Monday. February 15th. If you are interested in this workshop, please contact the Center at 328-6661. SOMETHING DIFFERENT: Partici- pate in the National Student Ex- change. ECU students can choose from more than 140 public colleges and universities across the country for an exchange of one or two se- ' masters. Cost for tuition and fees re- main the same. Find out more at In- ternational Affairs. 306 E. Ninth. Thursday or Friday 3:30 p.m CHOOSING A Major or a Career Workshop: Thursday 3:30-5PM. The Center for Counseling and Student Development is offering this work- shop on Thursday, February 11th. If you are interested in this program, contact the center at 328-6661. i 1 SPRING Hki:K 11(11 Hs.i, IIOI KSOI I Kl I IIIUNkS' Kuril 2 I Kl I hip- & $$$$! I annul. .I.im.iini. I luriiln, Burlimtin. H.ih.im.i WMMm cantowdamaica-Vahamas HO"� "otms off&i dhh Jamaica Cancun Florida . South Padre Bahamas Barbados Lowest Prices Best Meals CALLTODAYI 1-800-426-7710 SPRINGBREAK CANADA MOISON i-too PARTY �IJN � DAYNIGHTS LIFTLODGING PARTIESLIVE BANDS S85 -ra S,3B9 r"n'Si www.skitravel.com 15 Thurtdsy, Fi ECU COLLEGI meeting Wedni 6 p.m. in room Classroom bid) true beliefs anc join us. ACADEMIC IV day 11a.m12:( for Counseling merit is offerir Thursday, Feb. ejled in this w tact the Center PASTOR JAR Community Ch ministering at fast Fellowship at 9 p.m. at 1 Memorial Driv PittGreenville I per person. Cal ALPHA KAPI Business fraten first annual Val at Christenbun Feb. 13th at 5p towards Ameri Admission is 9 raffle ticket. BECOMING A Npte-Time Ma 3:30-4:30 The ing and Studer fering the folk Tuesday, Feb. 1 ested in this w center at 328-6 Bi N I Free Free n E ha Eiit Carolinian Pi, for showing" ref. We had i" le sisters of A( would like to Alpha for thcj jht. Can't waif. soon) jntest. 2199 tner tor two at t-shirt. Rulest'J rademark. Sub; r front & back fhite to BS119 l, 328-1836. TRAINING on.The Center udent Develop" i workshop on I you are inter p, please con 3-6661 i'ji Gays Lesbians ty) meets every in room GCfJ , ut and join the is and make a" rY a Staffl! Be- Exercise Wisely" re back at the . 9 designed and for you! Regis- available maw sational Servic- s begin March �H class being b. 23-March 11. ion available at Monday 3:30- Counseling and t is offering this iday. February erested in this itact the Center �RENT: Partici- al Student Ex- its can choose public colleges ss the country one or two se- tion and fees re- out more at In- 306 E. Ninth. :30 p.m or or a Career 3:30-6PM. The ng and Student �ring this work- :ebruary 11th. If n this program, t 328-6661. cun Florida amas Barbados ' Best Meals 800-426-7710 15 Thuraday. February 11, 1999 classifieds Tat East CotMm ECU COLLEGE Republicans will be meeting Wednesday, February 10 at 6 p.m. in room 1012 of the General Classroom bldg. Stand up for your true beliefs and principles and come join us. ACADEMIC MOTIVATION: Thurs- day 11a.m12:00 noon. The Center for Counseling and Student Develop- ment is offering this workshop on Thursday. Feb. 18th. If you are inter- ested in this workshop, please con- tact the Center at 328-6661. PASTOR JAMES D. Corbett of Community Christian Church will be ministering at an Achievers Break- fast Fellowship on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 9 p.m. at the church, 1104 N. Memorial Drive, across from the PittGreenville airport. Cost is $5.00 per person. Call 551-9143 ALPHA KAPPA Psi Professional Business fraternity will be holding its first annual Valentine's Day Kiss Off at Christenbury Gym on Saturday, Feb. 13th at 5p.m. Half the proceeds towards American Cancer Society. Admission is $2 which includes a raffle ticket. BECOMING A Successful Student- Note-Time Management: Tuesday 3:30-4:30 The Center for Counsel- ing and Student Development is of- fering the following workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 16th. If you are inter- ested in this workshop, contact the canter at 328-6661. 4-ON-4 Volleyball entry deadline. Tues Feb. 16, 6p.m. � the Student Recreation Center main office, room 128. THE EXERCISE AND SPORT Science Motor and Physical Fitness Competency Test is being offered in Minges Coliseum at 12 noon on Friday. Feb. 19. Students must bring an ECU I.D. For information, call 328- 4688. STUDENTS INTERESTED IN serv- ing as a University Marshal for the 1999 Spring Commencement may obtain an application form room A- 16 Minges. Students must be classi- fied as a junior by the end of the Fall semester 1998 and have a 3.0 GPA to be eligible. Return completed application to Carol-Ann Tucker, Advisor, A-16 Minges by March 12. For more information, call 328-4661. LEARNED OPTIMISM: Wednesday 3:30-4:30p.m. The Center for Coun- seling and Student Development is offering this workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 17th. If you are in- terested in this workshop, please contact the Center at 328-6661. SGA WILL sponsor an information booth on how to get involved within the organization on Tuesday. Febru- ary 16. Applications and members will be present to answer any ques- tions. For more information call 328- 4724. The Eadt Cototwuut'd JduieJCtice MJ, MY love, I can't express how deeply my love is for you! You're just too good to be true, can't take my eyes off of you, you're like heaven to touch, I want to hold you so much Happy Valentine's Day LYAF, SB BELLDANDY, WILL you be mine forever? I love you with all my heart and will always be your Teletubby. Love, Keichi CRYS, I love you very much. You are my heart, my soul, my world! Happy Birthday and Happy Valentine's Day! Love, your wife forever, Jaynean ELBERA, MI amor, these wonderful years together have been a blessing. I love you. You're my other half and together we're one. Happy Valentine's Baby! TO BLAKE, I love you very much! You are a part of my heart and soul now and forever! Love, Brandie DEAR PATRICK, I hope we have a happy Valentine's Day together. I love you! Jennifer BRYAN, THE past seven months have been the best times of my life! Thank you so much for everything! Happy Valentine's Day! I love you Love always, Brandy PETIE, I'VE loved you since the first day I met you. How couldn't I? You're irresistible. You make my every day brighter. I love you now and forever. Mary Belle HAPPY VALENTINE'S, Jason. I'm so glad that we've made it this far and I cant wait to marry you. I love you. Love, Marsha MARSHA, WE have a dream most people can never find, something real, something divine. I ask of you to share in this dream, to love me forever as I will love you, to become a part of my soul, my heart, too. Love, Jason we want aCOW Did you see news happen? Did you make news happen? Do you belong between our covers? Call ra-stcarolinian at 328-6366. DELTA CHI brothers: Our ghetto fabulous boys, we have mad love for you. Good luck, pledges, from your two big sisters! Love, Jen and Lauren TIF, I hope I can make our first Valentine's Day together special! I love you! Love, Pat DELTA SIGMA Phi - Just wanted to send our love to our favorite guys. Happy Valentine's Day! Zeta love, Taryn, Megan, and Nikki SB, YOU are too good to be true! Can't keep my eyeshands offyou! Love won't let me wait But time is on our side. MJ OLIVIA, I love you! Carlos Happy Valentine's Day to a sweet staff of ad reps: Terese, Maisha, Mandy, James, Jeff and Jonathan. Thanks for your dedication and hard work! STYX, THANK you just for being you. Happy Valentine's Day! I love you. Dave HeyCB,ISLYM!HP Brand New Luxury Apartments PkmesGrve Now Leasing 752-9995 utilities included fulily furnished Private Bathroom 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Individual Leasing Roommate Matching Designer Interiors State of the Art Amenities Free Cable Free Computer lab Free Monitored Alarm ECU Bus Line Pirates Cove MM M MM � OaanvW. NC 27U8 AM� fall In love with our Sweetheart �. of a Deal! Move in now with our February No Deposit Special Bus Service ( Olympic � Size Pool Now accepting applicationsfor Fallpreleases 214 Elm St 5 Greenville. NC 27858 d(252) 752-4225 �v gyp t� Reality Check Maybe you can get a bigger place off campus, but consider the reality of campus living � MmM & P 4 O o It 4 it o O O to We cook for you. � We clean up after your meals. We give you priority on your room and roommate selection. We provide all the comforts of home, and then some. What more could you ask for? �" Take advantage of an economical campus living package that's out of this world. If you currently live on campus and did not receive your Return to Campus Living Sign-Up packet or, if you live off campus and would like to move into the residence halls, stop by the University y Housing office on the ground floor of Jones Residence Halls c to pick up sign-up materials. 1 s r0fl vp mMM VHtVtmm HOUimO AND CAMPUf DINING IIRVICf f TillPMONfI ICU'HOMIf ICU-WOO 1 I fountai I 'Arts & Entertainment Magazine of The East Carolinian Thoralay, February 11,1999 A D. Miccah Smith Founla'mhead Editor If you don't have tickets yet for the Friday performance by New York's famed Alvin Alley Repertory Ensemble, you're too late! The long-awaited show, which will showcase some of the nation's hottest young choreographic and dance talent, sold out last week. "We usually sell out three or four events a yearr says Director of Marketing for University Unions Carol Woodruff The award-winning Ensemble, which is an offshoot of the renowned AlvinAiley American Dance Theater, has performed in over sixty venues across the country since its foundation by AlvinAiley in 1974. The troupe continues to present the most innovative modern choreography combined with superior talent, dedica- tion to excellence and a desire to enhance America's modern dance heritage while preserving black culture through dance. "When you see an Ailey performance, there is a tremendous eclecticism in the style of dance, and in the music as well says Sylvia Waters, who has served as the Ensemble's artistic director since 1975. In addi- tion to selecting dancers, Waters searches for challeng- ing works by the world's top young choreographers, ensuring the Ensemble's diversity and aesthetic supe- riority. Comprised of only the best and most accomplished Sm Aim, continued on page 7 Celebrate Black History Month with the Alvin Ailey Dance Ensemble For everyone who wants a little Disco on their Biscuits CD Review Movie Review Video Review Collective Soul came, and some people actually stuck around for the show! wbtfriiwfe . ifjuntainhead � 2nd Floor Student Publications Building Greenville, NC 27858 � Phone 328-6366 � Fax 3284558 � Advertising 328-2000 � www.fountainhead.ecu.edu b Collective Soul almost worth the wait Faaa mM mt at hoar far Gnaactiva Sad Patrick McMahon StaffWriter I really wish I could write this story as a gleaming tribute to Collective Soul's concert at the Attk but I just can't bring myself to lie to all you faithful Fountainhead readers out there. It is not that I can't lie (believe me, I can), it's just that I feel I have to get this out into the open for all those people unfortunate (or fortu- nate, if you look at it that way) enough to miss the show. The show began with the extremely painful-to-watch band Darba Hood (I hope I got that right), and their completely unbelievable style of music. By unbelievable, I mean unbelievably bad, not good. It seemed like they were trying Id do too many sounds at once. They went from trying to duplicate Pearl Jam's steady buildup into hysteria to trying to sound like Alice in Chains. One particularly amusing scene came when they sung one song whose entire chorus consisted of"I wish I was in New York CityT It seems like everyone at once began to tell them to get their "Darba Hood" ass back there. Oddly enough, the biggest ova- tion they got the whole night came when they finally got off the stage. Then hell came in the form of a 62- minute wait before Collective Soul even took the stage. The wait eventually took its toll on the crowd and numerous people actually left because they were tired of waiting. For all the people who got good and drunk (among other things) in anticipation for the show, the wait was almost unbearable. It was funny as hell to sit there and watch them come down from their high, though. Quick word of advice to The Attic: next time we have to wait over an hour between bands, put some- thing other than a Mike Tyson fight from ten years ago on the big screen- See Soul, continued on pane 4 �Ml � BJJ a���M� �ra 82S. Ea Zxm piilrta 11.000 ctpa ��( m M Ihnfcr 1000 atm a! ft Amy l.Rcyster Editor in Chief Amanda G. Austin Managing Editor Micoh Smith Editor Caleb Rom Assistant Edhw S�ptoieWhidockO�ii�� RmiBhckboraUniwrt (�Mlopail lotbt1bgW mininjrarunreniNfuM.anpub mt mn �� n� ma � � � � �"� t mtemm tan ta tt tta. MM� HO MM. � aaj fci lial Ml � tat n� fta On) nra � ift a �a) viwa mm to pMoml m mm m x �tat u��i stal la �land d: Opmgn adnr .Ih EaK CxMMn. Sukra Pawwa Me ecu. aaait RM la Mm. oil 2 Truiley. February ttB99 I ami Preview Peasant's Peasant's February 11 Once Hush: This band is getting some pretty good college radio air-play, and fortunately they're part of a trend lead- ing away from the noxious brand of three-chord rock that's been the bane of my existence for the past couple of yean. Melodic and fresh, yet with a def- inite '90s postmark, their new album Superior Machines will probably trans- late into a great lire show. Check out their debut album, Say it Anyway. February 16 Ben Swift Band: This is well-put- together rock from former solo artist Ben Swift, plus drums and an unex- pected trombone. Echoes of Sting, Sade and Ani Difranco surface in Chimpanzee, their new and moderately daring minimalist album with a defi- nite laid-back appeal. Although mostly Phish phreaks will probably gravitate toward the show, Ben Swift Band, with its subtle nuances, has better things to do than jam. lb Experience Art In Progress NOW UNTIL FEBRUARY 25 IN THE MENDENHALL STUDENT CENTER GALLERY. Join artist Ann Shangold end Rudie, her spiritual guide dog, for dreaming, questions, conversations, silent sitting, laughing, tea, meditation, dog petting and more as they develop a mobile art work about soul nourishment. To Catch A Filch FEBRUARY 11 & 13 AT 8 P.M. IN HENDRIX THEATRE Dirty Work (PG-13) Starring Norm Macdonald. It's Sick-It's Dirty�It's their job, Mitch and Sam open a revenge for-hire business. You and a guest get in free when you present your ECU One Card. lb Seriously Party FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AT 9 P.M. AT MENDENHALL STUDENT CENTER Don't miss ECU'S annual Mardi Gras bash. Gambling, food, dancing, bingo, video karaoke, leser tag, bowling, and more. Best of all. It's free! Your ECU One Card gets you in free. If you want to bring an adult friend, pick up a guest pass February 8-12 at the Central Ticket Office (MF 8:30 a.m6:00 p.m.), the Todd Dining Hall Meal Plan Office (M-F 8:00 a.m5:00 p.m.), and on February 12, at the SRC from 5:00 p.m10:00 p.m. To Get Some Worn Done Work doesn't have to bewellwork. Not when you have start-of-the-art help at your fingertips. Get down to business et the Mendenhall Student Center Computer Lab, located on the ground floor. We've got Pentium-based computers. Power Macs, color and laser printers, a scanner and various software programs to satisfy your homework needs. To Knock Em Down Under Blachllght SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 FROM 8-11 P.M. Check out the Outer Limitz Bowling Alley in Mendenhall Student Center's ground floor. Bowl under blecklight and gorge on all-u-can eat pizza and drinks from 8:00-9:00 p.m. ($6.25 per per- son 8:00-9:00 p.m. $5.50 per person after 9:00 p.m.) To Discover Your Talents Join organizations, get involved on campus, and learn how to be e leader. The Student Leadership Development Office offers e wide range of programs designed to develop your skills end abilities. For more information, call 3284796. Everyt the T. respon movie! Robert "M�A' Suicide pricelesi than it's hasnevi ofyouv the "Ma hood,bi the mm Thecha Surgical warcon work, si Their p: line less everyon ronmen MSC Hours: MonThurj 8 a.m-11 p.m Fri 8 a.mMidnight, Sat, Noon-Midnight; Sun, 1-11 p.m. Suicide is painless, but comedy is Cristian Skinner SMffWriter Everyone asks, "Which one, the T.V. show or movie?" I respond, "The only one: the movie I'm talking about Robert Altman's delicious "MASH Suicide is painless, but laughter is priceless. It would take more time than it's worth to find someone who has never heard about "Mash Most of you watched, as your writer did, the "Mash" series on T.V from child- hood, but maybe you've never seen the movie that started everything. The characters live in a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in Korea during the warconflict in the late forties. They work, sleep, eat and bathe in tents. Their patients come from the front line less than three miles away, and everyone's life twists up in that envi- ronment. "Corporal O'Reilly, Tfou're not billet- ing these enlisted men in the offi- cers'area, now, are you?" When the movie opens, two new surgeons, "Hawkeye" Pierce (Donald Southerland) and "Duke" Forrest (Tom Skerrit) are on the last leg of their trip to MASH 4077 to begin their service for the cause in Korea. They move in with the perpetually praying Major Robert Burns (Robert Duvall), who is quickly moved from their tent and replaced by "Trapper John" Mdntyre (Elliot Gould). When "Hotlips"0'Houlihan (Sally Kellerman) arrives, the stage, set, is played out An exasperated Hotlips demandsI wonder how a degenerated person (Hawkeye) like that could have reached a position of responsibility in the army medical corps "He was drafted says the chaplain from a nearby table. Alternating between surgery and bunks, Hawkeye, Duke and Trapper's sophomork, and sometimes mean- spirited, humor shows up in the same people who save life after life in the operating theater. There's one of keys to the power of this film: "Suicide is painless" and the life made livable in the atmosphere of death. Ifa sweet, dean and comfort- able movie is what you want, rent the series. It doesn't have the lyrics of the theme song, but more impor- tantly, it fails to make you believe you're there, in a muddy MASH unit in Korea. "Goddamn Army The movie's irreverence pervades the room. With the famous theme song at the beginning, and the quote above at the end, the flick flips off the audience and the real life setting of the seemingly endless life of war. You end"MASH" feeling a bit emptied from laughing and from the very real world created. Celebrate Mardi Gras, Ecu style! Mohamed Hussein Senior Writer The great staff at the Mendenhall Student Center is counting down till "M-Day February 12, 1999 marks the seventh annual East Carolina University Mardi Gras that will begin at 9 p.m. and end at 2 a.m. The staff is planning a wide array of activities and attractions that will include Loozy- Anna Laser Tag, Bourbon Street Bingo, Glow Bowling, DJ Dance, Cajun Buffet and Fun Flicks Karaoke. "This is the seventh annual ECU Mardi Gras said Carol Woodruff, marketing director of the Department of University Unions. "Students have loved it in the past and it is becoming an ECU tradition Lots of prizes are just waiting to be won by players all night "This year's Mardi Gras sounds like it is going to be as exciting and fun-filled as the previous year's said Emily Benton, a junior nursing major. One of the attractions, Loozy-Anna laser lag, lets you test your skills while blasting away at total strangers with your laser-powered guns. This year will also include two dances. One will include the popu- lar DJ J.Arthur, while the other will be a Salsa and Meringue Dance. Instructors will also be on hand to teach the reluctant crowds how to "The safety and structure of ECU Mardi Gras really helps me to enjoy rrryself without having to worry about the things that might happen elsewhere said Crystal Upchurch, a junior majoring in elementary edu- cation. Students may attend without having to pay by using their ECU One Card. One adult guest will be admitted with a guest pass. As always, stu- dents and guests must enter togeth- er. 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Hippies, Dead fans and others spent most of that morning mourning. A few select death-metal fens rejoiced, but in the end, the world lost a man who was the center of all that was hippie-jam band music. The following day America pon- dered this question: What are the Deadheads gonna do now? Whose tour will they follow in the summers to come? All evidence pointed to Phish or Widespread Panic, who each netted substantially more profit due to touring that summer. But a monster was created in the process. This monster was the emergence of hippie-jam bands everywhere. Bands that displayed undertones of Phish and the Allman Brothers became a dime a dozen. For many, this was a good thing because the influx of these groups filled the void left by the now deceased Dead. lam bands began to form in marry towns in our regional area: Greenville's Purple Schoolbus, Roanoke's Red Weather and Pennsylvania's Disco Biscuits. The Disco Biscuits are formed from the purest elements of the jam band equation: A heap of Phish, sift- ed together with some Allman Brothers and a smidgen of God Street Wine. Mix together in a large bowl and bake (or get baked) and you have the Disco Biscuits. All but two of the songs clock in at over six minutes in length and die consist of maybe two verses and a chorus. The rest is a jam, and let it be known that jamming is not an easy task, jazz musicians, who per- fected the art of jamming, follow a certain etiquette: don't solo too long, don't be too loud or obnoxious, etc. But considering the Biscuits target a hippie audience, the jams have to leave a lot of loom for dancing. The Disco biscuits do have a lot of talent but they have caught the plague that many new bands face today: lack of originality. The song "Jamillia" from the new album Vncw&zedArea sounds like a song that Phish never recorded with its dancing beat, rolling piano and har- monized vocals. All of the songs are exceptionally happy but a handful grow tired after the first five of the ten-plus minutes are spent. The Disco Biscuits are no stranger to Greenville, for they graced Peasant's Cafe with their dose of tunage last Tuesday. Keep an eye out if they should return; one quali- ty of jam bands is that their live shows are often the butt of their existence. The essence of the liveli- ness just doesn't translate well onto the album. SouL continotd from paoi 2 just a suggestion. Okay, Collective Soul came out to a pretty raucous ovation and jumped right into the music, show ing more energy than 1 had expect- ed. I was actually beginning to have a good time. After running through the older, big hits like "Precious Declarationand "World That I Know? they really began to get into the newer songs like "Run" off the Varsity Blues soundtrack and "Heavy"off their new album Dosage. The lead singer provided most of the movement for the band, jumping and spinning around almost the entire show, think the crowd would have been more enthu- siastic towards the band if they had not been worn down by the long wait Even worn down, they let the band know that they enjoyed each and every song they played. I wouldn't go as far to say it was worm the wait, but it did come pret- ty damn dose. i&i .�� i � ti-4 'witJlBaraandNabte Wednesday's rotntainhead in our new program ' Reviews for Ronald Carolinian Ronald McDonald Hnu.se A We are looking far fellow book lovers to read and review best sellers far a good cause. Each Semester we will donate these best sellers to the Ronald McDonald House where they will be available for the family members of terminally � ill children to read. If you would like to write a review B please call Mkxah at 328-6366 4 ThursdaK February 11, B99 0r ARIES: (March 21-April 20) You both look, and feel good; your high energy and upbeat attitude is catching on with others. Take advan- tage of your appeal to make gains in your personal and professional life. Ifs a great time to improve relation- TAURUS: (April21-May21) Make it a point of accomplishing those things that have been on your to-do list There wiD be great person- al power for you. A certain amount of stress will no doubt accompany your busy schedule; lashing out at family members will get you nowhere. GEMINI: (May 22-June 21) Romance is in the air, and that warm glow from you and your lover will get you through any unpleasant situ- ations in the workplace. Get chores and errands out of the way, creating extra quality time to spend with family and friends. CANCER: (June 22-July 23) You might fall in love, so take extra care with who you shower your affections on. It's time to consult a financial planner on any longterm investments you've been consider- ing. Your intuition about money is right on target Avoid criticism. LEO: (July 24-August 23) This entire month will be quite busy for you, both at home and at work. You are getting closer and closer to personal and career goals, so remember those who have helped you achieve what you want. Be sup- portive of family members, especial- ly children. VIRGO: (August 24 - September 23) Help out wherever you can this week, but make sure to avoid any manipulators, all those efforts should go to a worthwhile cause. There may be an extra cash flow just in time for weekend fun you have planned Enjoy any break from your usual routine and have fun. LIBRA: (September 24-October 23) You are ready to conquer all obsta- cles in your way, just make sure not to hurt anyone. You're likely to find kindred spirits to further career and social plans. Major home repairs may be very necessary. It isn't such a bad idea to spend some time alone. SCORPIO: (October 24 - November 22) This week will both begin and end on a high note. You are in tune with your sweetheart and everything seems to be running smoothly. You can move closer to your goals, with a possible new business partnership in the offing. Sign that new contract. SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 - December 21) You may need to get away from your hectic routine and be alone with your thoughts. It's a great time to travel. Be confident of successes in any business dealings. Avoid unpleasant financial surprises by going over bank statements for any discrepancies. CAPRICORN: (December 22 -January 20) A friend challenges you to break out of your shell and promote yourself for advancement. You've nothing to lose, and will be happier in the long run. Time spent with someone dose can make your day. The world is filled with dreamers and doers, be a doer. AQUARIUS: (January 21-February 19) fery prominent people wiD want your opinion, so be very careful how you word any responses. It is hard to avoid confrontation with those around you, so it's better to remain silent than drawn into unnecessary arguments. Someone close may turn on you. PISCES: (February 20-March 20) Career advancement is effortless, so pursue your cherished goals. Co- workers will welcome your ideas. Keep your cool in family situations which may be getting out of hand. There may be a difference of opin- ion, causing distance between you and someone close to you. Be fair. Birthday this week: Let the lessons of your past experi- ences guide you to any practical applications of your ideas for the future. It's time to review your job, relationships and financial commit- ments, to see how they match up with your future life goals. Make plans to change whatever isn't work- ing- : I Things to Downtown 9 Tuesday Studio 54 night at the Attic Groove Riders at Boli's 10 Wednesday Comedy Zone at The Attic 11 Thursday Live Jazz at Staccato s 12 Friday Xj Hardcore benefit show at Backdoor (20 bands) The Ditchdiggers at The Corner 13 Saturday Hardcore benefit show at Backdoor (20 bands) Nantucket reunion and Conspiracy at The Attic 14 Sunday Open Mic night at Peasant's Cafe Duality at The Courtyard Tavern 15 Monday Jazz at The Corner Thursday, February 11,1999 5 � MAirJp 1V1UV1C ew Caleb Rom Assistant Editor It seems that movies are coming out in pairs these days. "The Last Days of Disco" pairs with "Studio 54 "Armageddon" is compared to its � predecessor "Deep Impact and now "Saving Private Ryan" has a cohort in "A Thin Red Line Comparing "A Thin Red Line" to "Saving Private Ryan" does no justice for this flick; it is a disturbing entity on its own. What many critics link together is the war content and story line of the soldiers' experiences in World War II. Minus the hunks (Matt Damon and Tom Hanks) from the former, "A Thin Red Line" oflers an all-star cast, none of which star as the main character. The cast, appropriately chosen, includes Nick Nolte, John Cusak, Woody Harrieson and Sean Penn, with cameo appearances by John m the trenches unnervingly realistic . Travolta and George Oooney. A war documentary is not an easy task to complete mainly because the history could be misrep- resented, the presentation could be over- glorified by Hollywood and, considering its historical content, the viewer may become bored because they already know what happened wn cm ilmost mn! to mrmnmt. (Titanic what?). What was great about "A Thin Red Line" is that it was written to express the thoughts of the men in battle. A diary on film, if youwilL These soldiers are in battle for one of two reasons: 1) they are fight- ing to keep themselves ah ve in order to get back home to a loved onefamily, or 2) they have lost true friends in battle so the fight to avenge their deaths. Nick Nolte's character does a great job of demonstrating how peo- ple do not express their true thoughts; which is a major problem these days. His thoughts ramble on about how the men sacrifice so much for him (he's a general) and he offers nothing of gratitude in return. You can learn a lot about peo- ple through watching this film. The cinematography is astound- ing. With each thought, the picture panns to the subject on the soldier's mind. Shots of a single candle with a religious soliloquy and visions of waterfalls and sunlight peeking through the jungle trees give way to thoughts of a paradise at the end of the war. What is most disturbing is that, though I am a junior in college, movies such as this are the only knowledge of the World Wars I have been taught My junior high and high school classes never touched the subject so for those like me in this harsh reality, "A Thin Red Line" is a true learning experience. we want to cover you Did you see news happen? Did you make news happen? Do you belong between our covers? Give us your story and appear in our next ad. Call eastcarolinian at 328-6366. 0 mpagil students from the AhdnAiley American Dance Center, the Ensemble gives its members a chance to hone their skills, while touring with a professional troupe, in preparation for the challenges of a career in dance. "Ahin always felt that his dancers should be very well-rounded, and he really embraced several disciplines, instead of just one explains Waters. Students of Alley's American Dance Center study several modern dance techniques, as well as tap. West African, yoga and ballet. The Ensemble members come from the Caribbean, South Africa, Mexico and the Bronx, and each retains his or her individuality while working closely with others for a solid pre- sentation. "You have this kind of global feeling about who they are and what they're communicating to an audience says Waters. Friday's program will feature two works by Alley and one by Shen Wei. The last piece, Ailes "Revelations has been one of the most enduring pieces of American choreography since its premiere in 1960. Set to spirituals, gospel, song-ser- mons and "holy blues the piece traces the sorrows and joys of the African American experience with a grace and expressiveness that has made it popular around the world. "There's no language barrier there says VvatersHfs about everyone's experience. It's a celebration of life ODDITIES BAGS OF PANTIES FOUND AT WORKSTATION WTirTTIER, Calif. (AP) ftwasrft Victoria's Secret It was Manuel's. Manuel Cruz, 45, was convicted last month of stealing women's under- wear. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and three years probation. On Monday, Cruz's former boss called police and said he'd found 2,000 pain of pannes, bras and pantyhose at Cruz's old work station. There were three large bags, five large boxes and three small boxes stuffed with undergarments, investigators said. Last month wasn't the first time Cruz was arrested for unmentionable theft. He was arrested in March with 50 pieces of underwear in his car. He pleaded no contest then. And he told detectives he kept the clothing in his car because he didn't want his wife to discover it The second arrest came after some women saw Cruz take their panties from clotheslines by using a wooden stick with a hanger attached. Police found41 pieces of underwear that time. "He really didn't want to disclose what he did with them, Detective Mary Hanson told the Whittier Daily NewsHe said he just collects them. Cruz helped himself to all kinds of panties, including G-strings and French cut Hanson said. He stuck mostly to white, but also stockpiled green, purple, orange, blue, hot pink and polka dot "We also found a bag that had a few men's underwear" Hanson said. Hanson wouldn't release the name of Cruz's old boss. But, she saidHe told me when we arrested Cruz that they couldn't believe it. He told me he was a model employee Midi Gas, continued from page 3 Dining Hall Meal Plan Office from 9 am.to5p.rn. On February 12, guest passes will be available at the Student Recreation Center from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. If you are wondering what to do on the night of February 12,1999, check out MardiGras, ECU style! MAN'S LONG-LOST HIGH SCHOOL RING CATCHES UP TO HIM PITTSBURGH (AP) Bob Earnigh's world travels include a tour of duty in Vietnam, but his long-lost high school ring has one up on him. After graduating from Altoona High School in 1965, Eamigh shelled out about $50 for the gold class ring with a deep red stone, the school's insignia and his initiabRRE He lost it sometime in 1967, either somewhere at Penn State University or during training for the Vietnam War. Thirty-one years later, he got a call from Ken DaVico in Hawaii. He found it crusted in coral while snorkeling with a metal detector near the island of Kauai. Last week Eamigh, 51, got it back. "I'm almost sure I didn't have it when 1 went overseas he said Monday. "But I know that I've never been to Hawaii- that part I would remember Eamigh said he looks forward to slip- ping his ring back on his finger when he gets it repaired. "Ifs just amazing Eamigh said. "I never expected to get it badelalways regretted that I lost it, but I sort of got over it in 30 years &&Gom& a member. Launch your organization into cyber&pace. WWW. clubhouse. ecu.edu Vrltt weekly top hits 15.Beck "Tropicalia" 14.FatboySlim "Rockefeller Skank" 13. Hipbone "Mow" 12. Mojave3 "Keep it All Hid" II.BooRadleys "High as Monkeys" 10. Soul Coughing 9. Dial 7 "AHIWairt- 8. Eels "Last Stop: This TwwrT 7. Cowboy Mouth "Whatcha Gonna o�r 6. tit Star "Heod" 5.MXPX "Never Learn" 4, Uaoellevahle Tnrth "Settle Down" 3. Fear of Pop "totewi 2. Ben Lee -Cigarettes Will Kill Yoa" 1. AniDrfranco "Angry Anymore" Thursday February 11, B99 When planning Go towvyw Then jjjiplrtneevents calendar link. piiiJf1foour campus calendar. Itsjust that easy. And it's one more free service of the ECU Student Media.