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j4 on 13) ock www.tec.ecu.edu eastcarolinian Volume 74, Issue 91 BLUE MONDAY PG. 7 Staying active can beat that beginning-of-the-week depression 16 days to go until Spring Break NEWS BRIEFS Education Career Day Education Career Day will take place from 9 a.mnoon Friday, Feb. 25, in Mendenhall. School systems from through- out the state will be present to answer questions, give out applications and receive resumes. All Education-related majors (speech language, school social workers, school psychology) may attend. Interviews are optional, but may be set-up between 12-3 p.m. Spelling bee fana-raiser The Tenth Annual Corporate Spelling Bee, a fund-raiser to benefit Literacy Volun- teers of America-Pitt County, will take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in the Plaza Mall. Three-person teams from area com- panies, schools and organizations will com- pete in spelling contests for a trophy. The Bee is sponsored by The Daily Reflector and will feature past team winners and area celebrity judges. Chancellor Eakin will serve as the emcee. The public is invited to attend and admission is free. Lecture A lecture, "Exploring the Plight of the Af- rican American in the New Millennium fea- turing Taffye Benson Clayton, will take placeat 6 p.m. tonight at the Ledonia Wright African-American Cultural Center lo- cated in the Bloxton House. The public is invited to attend. Baseball ECU plays Radford at Harrington Field at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, and Sun- day, Feb. 27. Tribute to Motown In celebration of Black History Month, musicians at the School of Music will offer "A Tribute to Motown at 8 p.m Saturday, Feb. 26, in the Fletcher Building Recital Hall. The concert is free. Lady Pirates The Lady Pirates will play George Ma- son Sun. Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. Family Fare "Caddie Woodlawn a play about a high-spirited tomboy who helps keep the peace between settlers and the Dakota In- dians, is scheduled to be performed at 2 p.m in Wright Auditorium. The production is part of the ECU Family Fare Series. Tick- ets are $9 for adults and $5 for children. All tickets at the door are $9. Contact: Central Ticket Office, Mendenhall Student Center, 328-4788 or 1-800-ECU-ARTS. Local author Farmville native Lorraine Johnson Coleman, who wrote the novel "Just Plain Folks will visit Greenville on March 2. Coleman will host a reading of some of her other works at 3 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. at the Greenville Museum of Art. A reception and a public question and answer session will follow. ONLINE SURVEY Vote online at tec.ecu.edu Are you in favor of no longer using social security numbers as student ID numbers? Do you think S.C should be able to fly the Confederate flag over a state building? 78 Yes 21 No PIRATES DROP FINAL HOME GAME PG. 9 George Mason bests ECU 72-65 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24. 2000 TODAY'S WEATHER Sunny, high of 66� and a low of 48 Vice Chancellor decides to remain at ECU Ringeisen drops out of ISU presidential search Angela Harne ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Dr. Richard Ringeisen, vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, steppped out of the running for the Indiana State University (ISU) presidency. The ISU presidential selec- tion process began this last fall when Ringeisen was nominated with over 100 other candidates. "Usually when I get a nomi- nation I look into it Ringeisen said. "If it is interesting enough, then I will consider it, like in this incident Ringeisen said the main rea- son he considered the ISU nomi- nation was because grew up in Indiana. I le later decided that he was not ready to leave Greenville and ECU, I le said the decision to resign from the running was a mutual decision made by ISU and himself. "I decided that 1 truly like ECU Ringeisen said. "I am not ready to leave during what I be- lieve is the most exciting time of history for our university According to Ringeisen, he chose to stay because ECU is un- dergoing significant changes. "We are the leading univer- sity in information technology, our advising is getting better, we are trying to increase merit schol- arships for students, we are try- ing to keep kids in school, and we are growing in quantity, qual- ity and honors Ringeisen said. "Plus, we are not done Dr. Gary R. Lowe, interim as- sistant to the vice chancellor for Academic Affairs said he is very pleased with Ringeisen's deci- sion. "I have been working with him since he came to the univer- sity Lowe said. "He has worked hard since he began here, and has accomplished a lot. I feel Ringeisen does a great job inter- acting with the deans and doing what is right for the faculty. He's a good man to work with, he is very accessible and, in my opin- ion, he's down-to-earth Dr. Dave Watkins, special as- sistant to the vice chancellor of Academic Affairs for information technology, said he is thrilled Ringeisen decided to stay at theuniversity. "I am very happy and Jump- ing for joy over his decision to stay Watkins said. "Ringeisen has done a lot of good things for the university, especially for my area. He started the initiative for information technology. I would have hated to see him go Chancellor Eakin is out of town this week on business and could not be contacted for com- ment. According to Ringeisen, dur- ing the process the selection is narrowed down through inter- views, references and resumes. By January, three candidates were left in the running; himself, Sam Planting the seeds of success In celebration of Black History Month, Tre Nunley of the Eta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, reads a book about inventions and contributions of African-Americans to children in the Safe Haven Weed and Seed Program. After the story, members of Alpha Phi Alpha showed the children a movie, (photo by Terra Stembeiser) GA survey evaluates student satisfaction at ECU Sophomores required to take poll before registering for Fall 2000 Terra Steinbeiser NEWS EDITOR ECU, in collaboration with the UNC system, is conducting a survey of all sophomores to evaluate the university's overall effectiveness in academics and campus services. � Garry Barnes, vice president of the General Administration's Program Assessment and Public Service, said the sophomore survey is especially important because it polls students at a crucial time in their academic career. "The survey polls students about issues they are facing as they finish their general education requirements and begin taking classes for their spe- cific majors Barnes said. The Office of Planning and Institutional Re- search at each university is responsible for admin- istering the surveys to students. In past years, the survey has been conducted over the phone or via the mall, but this year students will respond online. Completion of the survey is required before a sophomore can register for the next semester's classes. "A flag is placed on every sophomore's ID num- ber that will not allow them to register said Rob- ert Thompson, director of the Office of I'lanningand Institutional Research. "Once it's in the system that they've taken the survey, the flag is removed and they can register like normal The sophomore survey is one of a set of sur- veys conducted by the UNC General Administra- tion (GA) to compare student satisfaction acrossthe public-university system. Students are als polled at freshman orientation, the end of theirsenior year and one year after graduation. "Every campus is required to have an institu- tion-effectiveness plan and this survey is designedto help individual campuses assess their needs Barnes said. "The survey also plays a role in determining who gets money for programs when schools make their performance-program budget- ing requests to the Board of Governors Although Social Security numbers are required to keep track of who has completed the survey, all published results are kept confidential. "I wish we could find a better way to do these surveys that are less intrusive, but that is a prob- lem we're still facing Thompson said. If you are a sophomore who has completed 45- 60 credit hours, 30 of which are from ECU, the easiest way to complete the survey is to go to the following Web site: http:intranet.ecu.edustu- dentsophomore survey.cfm This writer can be contacted at news@studentmedia. ecu. edu. C. Kirkpatrick, president at Uni- versity of Texas at San Antonio and Dr. Lloyd W. Benjamin HI, vice president of academic affairs at Valdosta State University. Ben- jamin taught art for six years at ECU beforing going to Valdosa. Ringeisen said once it was down to three candidates, they each had to go through a three day period of interviews to de- cide if they truly wanted the po- sition. "I decided ECU is a good place Ringeisen said. His wife, Carolyn Ringeisen told The Daily Reflector that they love the community and the people in it. According to Teresa Exline, director of public affairs for ISU their Board of Trustees offered the position to Benjamin on Sunday, Feb. 19. Ringeisen came to in ECU during the summer of 1996. Pre- viously, he was the head of the mathematical sciences depart- ment at Clemson, and also the Dean of Sciences at Old Domin- ion. This writer can be contacted at aharne@studentmedia.ecu.edu. Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Dr. Richard Ringeisen, has been a member of the ECU faculty since 1996. He was a candidate for the presidency of Indiana State University but chose to remain at ECU. (file photo) . New state law taxes Internet purchases Records audited to check for compliance Angela McKay STAFF WRITER The 1999 state income tax form now includes a new con- sumer use tax on all goods purchased over the Internet since January of last year. The consumer use tax is the first of its kind. It requires citizens to pay a 6 percent tax on the total amount of money spent for goods from the internet. The North Carolina Gen- eral Assembly put this law in action by directing the De- partment of Revenue to start collecting the tax. The law re- cently became a national is- sue after other states adopted it. Citizens must gather all re- ceipts from online purchases and calculate exactly how much additional sales tax is owed. The Department of Revenue will audit credit records to check for compli- ance. After concern grew among business owners who fear they are losing revenue to e-com- merce, the General Assembly implemented the law. How- ever, e-commerce makes up only one quarter of the nation's economic growth. Several students and staff members who have used the Internet for shopping said they feel the tax is unreason- able "How am I supposed to re- member everything I bought on the Internet? " freshman Genevieve Daly said. "Not ev- erybody keeps their receipts. It doesn't seem fair, it's like a violation of privacy Senior Marcus Perry agreed. "I don't believe they should cut taxes, but I believe this tax is ridiculous because it's a double tax he said. "We're not taking from mer- chants because we are buying from merchants on the Internet. It's like saying you took from Wal-Mart because you bought something from Kmart Gail Munde, associate di- rector of Joyner Library, said that she understands wanting to support local merchants, "I don't understand why you should punish people that occasionally purchase items off the Internet" Gail Munde ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, JOYNER UBRARY but does not feel that the con- sumer use tax is the way to do it. "I don't understand why you should punish people that occasionally purchase items off the Internet Munde said. "If the additional tax went back into the local business economy then maybe I wouldn't mind paying it Congress and the Clinton Administration are working with the World Trade Organi- zation to forswear e-commerce taxes on a global scale. According to Charles Fuller, director for North Caro- lina Citizens for a Sound Economy(NCCSE), a U.S. Commission, chaired by Vir- ginia Governor Jim Gilmore, is now trying to carve out a long-term policy on Internet taxation. Despite the fact that the consumer use tax is already in effect, Internet taxation is a relatively new issue with an uncertain future. "We need to unleash the full potential of the high-tech economy for consumers by breaking down obsolete gov- ernment barriers Fuller said. Fuller has found support from other government offi- cials such as presidential hope- ful Sen. John McCain. McCain just signed a bill extending a federal ban on Internet taxing indefinitely. The Associated Press quotes Wake County Commis- sioner Betty Mangum, con- cerned about the effect of e- commerce on municipal bud- gets, saying "I think that's a joke because who's going to put it down? I'm not This writer can be contacted at amckay@studentmedia. ecu. edu The East Carolinian wtvw.tec.ecu.edu NEWS Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000 news@studentmedia.ecu.edu ACROSS OTHER CAMPUSES Duke University�For the second time in a week. Associate Dean of Judicial Affairs Kacie Wallace suspended a Greek organization pending investigations of excessive drinking. As of last Fri- ,day morning, Phi Kappa Psi cannot participate in any fraternity activity, social or otherwise. The official investigation of Phi Psi, to be an- nounced today in a press release, will begin early this week. Although the group was allowed to issue � bids Sunday, it was required to tell pledges about its judicial status. Phi Psi's suspension is linked to the investiga- tion of Pi Beta Phi sorority�a group under scrutiny for allegations that it has repeatedly created atmo- I spheres encouraging alcohol abuse. Following charges that women were forced to drink and walk home in the snow from Pi Phi's bid night, the sorority participated in a Feb. 4 "Catho- . lie Schoolgirls" mixer with Phi Psi that allegedly involved some of the same risky behavior. "I do know that EMS and serious medical issues were involved on that particular night said Assis- tant Vice President for Student Affairs Sue Wasiolek. "It was the correlation of that evidence between medical needs and that party which led to these ' suspensions Trinity senior and Phi Psi President Kevin Marchetti declined to comment on the allegations, but said he was conducting an internal investiga- tion of the questioned mixer. "I'm investigating, trying to figure out exactly what went on Marchetti said. "We're working with the university to resolve this as quickly and thor- oughly as possible. This is not an ordinary, every- day event for us Wallace added that Phi Psi's judicial record con tributed to the suspension. The fraternity has been I on social suspension for the last two semesters and . was on probation this semester. Meanwhile, Wallace spent the weekend inter- viewing Pi Phi members and talking with the sorority's national representatives. She expects to decide whether to bring formal charges against the sorority by mid-week. "I thought it was better for us to issue a press release about the facts rather than having people running around (campus Wallace said, discuss- ing the announcements of the Pi Phi and Phi Psi suspensions via press release�a method rarely used to address Greek life. "It's better for us to get infor- mation out there than have people make assump- tions She added that much of local media attention has focused incorrectly on hazing questions. University of Wisconsin�According to a re- cent study, pulling an all-nighter may have more benefits than many students believe. The study, done by researchers at the Univer- sity of California, suggests that more of the brain actually begins functioning after sleep deprivation. Contrary to expectations, researchers found that after 35 hours without sleep, the pre-frontal cortex of the brain becomes more active. The pre-frontal cortex aids in short-term memory functions, com- pensating for the effects of sleep loss. However, some local experts warned against the findings of the study. "Mental abilities are impaired by sleep restric- tion said Steve Weber of the UW Hospital Sleep Disorder Clinic. "Performance is affected beyond 48 hours Many UW-Madison students also find the re- sults of the study hard to believe. "1 hear you go crazy after 72 hours said sopho- more Kenzie Riesselman. "I believe that your mind starts moving in other directions when you don't have enough energy Other students saw the study as an intriguing insight into the realms of the mind. "1 think the study makes sense said senior Gretchen Chojnacki. "The body always has ways of overcoming struggles According to the study, the region of the brain known as the parietal lobe, which collates infor- mation, becomes more active after a lack of sleep. This compensation is more effective when dealing with language rather than mathematical problems. Many UW students are forced to experience dreaded all-nighters. Regardless of how mysteriously their bodies function, everyone seems to have a way to combat the nighttime sleepiness. "As a landscape architecture student, it's almost expected to have a few sleepless nights Riesselman said. "I drink coffee and listen to music Pulling the occasional all-nighter is not un- healthy, Weber said. However, the repetition of con- stant all-nighters can be hard on the body. "Repeated episodes of no sleep during a week will affect irritability and nastiness he said. "This can affect quality of life Although drinking plenty of coffee may seem like the answer to staying awake after a long night, caffeine is not something that should replace sleep, Weber said. "When studying for exams, take a catnap of 20-30 minutes rather than boosting yourself with stimulants he said. 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The landing ship USS McHenry arrived in Manila Tuesday from Okinawa, Japan, carrying 788 per- sonnel who will take part in naval exercises at a Philippine marine base in Cavite province, south of Manila. "When they do get off they've got a few ground rules to follow said the ship's commander, Richard Landolt. "They can't consume any alco- hol, they can't go in any bars, ev- eryone will be back on board by midnight and the buddy system is mandatory Landolt said. Left-wing groups have held a variety of protests against the re- sumption of large-scale military ex- ercises. At one time, protesters burned women's underwear bearing the words "prostitution "AIDS" and "crime" in front of the U.S. Embassy in Manila. Military ties with the United States remain a highly sensitive topic more than seven years after the last U.S. base was closed by the Philippine government, ending nearly a century of heavy U.S. mili- tary presence. More than 2,300 American per- sonnel and a similar number of Fili- pinos are taking part in the month- long land, air and sea exercises, which end March 3. See TROOPS, page 3 Maneuvering over abortion bill scuttled MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP)�Five of the six Democrats on the Health and Welfare Committee were out of the room Friday on various errands, so supporters of an abortion bill sensed their opportunity. Rep. Thomas DePoy, R-Rutland, asked to take up the bill, which would require a minor's parents to be notified 48 hours before she had an abortion. But he didn't get very far. The one remaining Democrat, Rep. Mark Woodward of Johnson, said it was inappropriate to try to ram through a bill that a majority of the full com- mittee didn't support. So Woodward got up and left the room, too, leaving the Republicans one vote shy of the quorum needed to take action. "That isn't the way we operate in that committee Woodward said. "I've never seen it happen in my six years here But it may be one of the few ways to force action on the bill, which has been pending for more than year. Its fate has been a politi- cal drama since almost the day the committee was appointed last year. The five Republicans on the See BILL, page 3 Feb. 21 Auto Accident�A staff member reported that he struck a student's vehicle while backing into a parking space east of Scott Hall. Fugitive Warrant�A stu- dent was arrested during a traffic stop after it was found that he was wanted by a Maryland County Sheriff's Department for robbery with a dangerous weapon. Harassing Phone Calls�A student in Tyler Hail re- ported receiving multiple harassing calls within the last two weeks. Feb. 22 Hit and Run�A student reported that his vehicle was struck while parked in the lot south of Mendenhail. Larceny�A student re- ported that his bike was sto- len from the rack northwest of Umstead Hall. Possession of Stolen Prop- erty�A student was arrested after officers saw him riding a bike that had been re- ported stolen earlier that day. Simple Assault�A stu- dent reported that he was assaulted by another stu- dent during a dispute in the Carol Belk Building. The vic- tim declined prosecution, but a campus appearance ticket was issued. Thursday, Feb. www.tec.ecu.et TROOP! U.S. military c diers will behave, I own precautions. Defense Secre troops will be enc in the exercises "tc Officials of Angele Air Base where st advised nightclub Wha Whe Whe How 4 Sponsi � 4 ' 4 Mm �fft, woo pad �fSft"mt Hare L Students need only present a valid ECU One Card to enter MardiGras. Students may bring a guest (high school or older), but must obtain a guest pass prior to the event Guest passes will be available February 28 - March 3 2000 at the Central Ticket Office in MSC from 8:30 a.m toVoo p.m. and at the Todd Dining Hall Meal Plan office from 9-00 -will be available from t Recreation Center. 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Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado has said U.S. troops will be encouraged to play sports during breaks in the exercises "to keep their testosterone levels down Officials of Angeles city, the site of the former U.S. Clark Air Base where some exercises will be held, recently advised nightclubs to stock up on condoms to prevent a rise in sexually transmitted diseases. The United States suspended major military exer- cises in the Philippines in December 1996 after Manila closed a loophole shielding U.S. military personnel from prosecution for crimes committed in the country. Last May, the Philippine Senate approved the re- sumption of large-scale exercises, granting the United States jurisdiction over crimes committed by Ameri- can personnel while on duty in the Philippines. Florida's governor, Cabinet approve affirmative action overhaul ATTENTION ALL wu GRADUATES Vv Hat. Essential Europe: 11 Countries, 25 Days When! May 18-June 11 Where: England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, Greece. Pick up day-by-day itenerary with application at the Alumni House (on the corner of 5th & Biltmore). Call 1-800-638-7640 for more;information. A. ItUlfi) How: Sp onsored by the ECU Alumni Association X r r '9 .v. XX) X) :00 om ft Ifs Your Place To Find "A Place Of Your Own" FEB. 24 AT 7 P.M. IN MSC 242 AND FEB. 29 AT NOON IN MSC 212 Considering apartment dwelling? This program has all the answers to your ques- tions about moving off-campus. You will learn about tenant rights and responsibili- ties, how to understand leases and security deposits, and other important leasing information. To See Who Wants To Inherit A Million Dollars FEB. 24-26 AT 7:30 P.M. AND FEB. 27 AT 3 P.M. IN HENDRIX THEATRE Bachelor(PG-13) After Jimmie botches the marriage proposal to his girlfriend, she leaves town and he finds out that the only way to inherit any of his grandfather's fortune is to be married by 6:05 p.m. on his 30 birthday - tomorrow! You and a guest get in free when you present your valid ECU One Card. To Jam With a live Band FEB. 26 AT 10 P.M. IN PIRATE UNDERGROUND The Flaming Skunks will perform with special guests Mountebanks. Good ska. Good punk. Free Admission. Free Pizza. To Win Phat CASH FEB. 27 AT 6 P.M. IN PIRATE UNDERGROUND You know the lingo, well now its time to BINGO. Bingo Night is fun for everyone, especially when there is cash involved. But no need to bring cash to play - Bingo Night is FREE to all ECU students with a valid ECU One Card. To &o Greek! FEB. 29 AT 4 P.M. AND 7:30 P.M. IN HENDRIX THEATRE Join Grant Foster as he explores ancient Greece and travels through its picturesque Mediterranean beaches in his film Greece and Its Aegean Islands. You can add an optional tantalizer to this excursion by purchasing a ticket for the theme dinner. Get your film tickets for free at the Central Ticket Office by showing your valid ECU One Card. Dinner tickets may be purchased for $12 using either your meal plan, declin- ing balance, or cash and must be reserved by today. To Join the Biggest Party of the Year MARCH 3 FROM 9 P.M. TO 2 A.M. IN MENDENHALL Mardi Gras 2000 will be the biggest blow-out of the year and will feature a perfor- mance from the ever-popular Mike Mesmer "Eyes" at 10:30 p.m. So hurry on down to this Louisiana-style party for loads of food from the Bayou Buffet, video karaoke, Bourbon Street bingo, Canal Street glow-pin bowling, and Royal Street billiards � all FREE. Not to mention the Lady Luck Casino loaded with fabulous prizes and the tattoo parlor your parents warned you about. Your favorite DJ, J Arthur, will be on hand to spin the hottest jams all night long in the Club Mystique. And don't forget to grab a piece of King Cake before you witness the coronation of the King and Queen. Its all free and it is, oh, so much fun! All ECU Students will be admitted with a valid ECU One Card. You may also bring a guest (high school age or older) but you must obtain a guest pass prior to the event. Guest passes will be available Feb. 28-March 3, 2000 at the Central Ticket Office in MSC from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and at the Todd Dining Hall Meal Plan Office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On March 3, passes will be available from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Student Rec Center. Iours: Mon-Thurs. 8 a.m - 11 p.m.Fri. 8 a.m. - MidnightSat. Noon-Midnight Sun. Noon -11 p.m. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (APJ� Florida's state government Tuesday became the first to voluntarily ban race and gender preferences in col- lege admissions, part of the governor's "One Florida" plan to end affirmative action. Gov. Jeb Bush and the indepen- dently elected Cabinet voted 4-2 to stop considering race and gender as factors in admission. The plan in- stead promises that students who graduate in the top 20 percent of their high school class and complete a college preparatory curriculum will get into at least one of the 10 state universities. Another portion of the plan, which did not require Cabinet ap- proval, prohibits consideration of race and gender in the awarding of state contracts by departments that report to the governor. Such agen- cies include the departments of Vet- erans Affairs and Transportation. The plan also streamlines the application process for state con- tracts and encourages businesses owned by women and minorities to enter bids. "By September, what you will see is an increased number of African- Americans and Hispanics attending the State University System he said. Similar bans on affirmative ac- tion are already in force in Texas by federal court order and in Califor- nia and Washington state under a referendum vote. The changes in Florida, which take effect immediately, were ap- proved last week by the Board of Regents, the governing body of the state's public universities. "Students will know they were admitted not because of their race or gender, but because of their aca- demic performance said Chancel- lor Adam Herbert. Opponents of the plan promised to keep fighting. Several provisions still require legislative approval, in- cluding adding $20 million in fi- nancial aid for college students, and other funds to make sure high school sophomores can take prepa- ratory college entrance exams. See ACTION, page 4 BILL from page 2 Health and Welfare Committee support the bill and want it to be fully debated in committee and forwarded to the full House. They say it's less an abortion bill, than a bill guaranteeing parents a voice in medical de- cisions involving their daughters. "It just says you've got to tell your parents if you're under-age LiePoy said. The six Democrats on the panel oppose it and see no reason to send a bill to the floor with a recommen- dation to defeat it, as advocates have suggested. They argue that there may be legitimate reasons that a girl doesn't want to talk to her parents, such as family abuse. "It's a fact that we don't live in an Ozzie and Harriet world anymore said Committee Chairman Paul Poirier, D-Barre. So the two sides have been in a stalemate. DePoy decided Friday to try to break it. "I wasn't pulling any tricks DePoy said. When you're in the minority, you've got to do what you've got to do Here's what happened Friday. Poirier and Vice Chairwoman Ann Pugh, D-South Burlington, happened to be in a meeting with Gov. Howard Dean on an unrelated subject. Three other Democrats were outside the meeting on other business as the hour wore on toward lunch. So, with just the five Republicans and Democrat Wood- ward in the meeting, DePoy moved to take up the pa- rental notification bill. Sensing a political maneuver, Woodward told his GOP colleagues he would have no part of it and left. "1 was just trying to bring it up, get it on the table DePoy said, who did not answer directly when asked whether he was trying to force a vote while opponents were away. Poirier, a staunch opponent of the bill and also a veteran of the political gamesmanship that frequently goes on in the Statehouse, later appeared to be amused by the maneuver and described it as clever. He didn't argue DePoy's right to try the tactic. "We operate by the rules around here he said. Poirier remains firmly against the bill and he says taking it to the full House, where he's convinced it would fail, would probably waste an entire day of pre- cious legislative time. He also has no plans to take up the bill in commit- tee. Opponents are free to try other maneuvers, such as trying to tack the bill on another piece of legislation as an amendment or asking the full House to yank it out of Health and Welfare, he said. But until that happens, Poirier said, it will stay where it's at because that's the way the committee system works. "Why don't I bring all eighty-five bills in my com- mittee to a vote on the floor of the House?" he asked rhetorically. "I run a fair committee Reality Check 7 went off campus again yesterday to look for a place to live, and I was late to class because I missed the bus back to campus tt� Sy � o - CO m n O x o o o Why add more stress to your life? Why not take advan- tage of the astronomical value of campus living? If you missed Return to Campus Living Sign-Up last week, you still have a chance to reserve a space in the residence halls and a meal plan for next year. 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"When we com- pared it with a real gun, it had all the same detail and design the trig- ger, the trigger guard, grip, barrel Police say phony guns come in all shapes and sizes and are preva- lent across the country, despite laws banning lookalike firearms for more than a decade in Connecticut and other states. In many cases, such as the Salmon shooting, police have killed or seriously injured people after mistaking fake guns for real ones. State needs more English teachers . RALEIGH (AP)�North Caro- lina can expect to see the num- ber of students who do not speak English continue to grow, along with the number of languages they speak, state school officials , say. While large numbers of His- panic students are attending schools in some areas, the state is also drawing students who speak Korean, Chinese and east- ern European languages that are not common here. "Up until very recently, this state has been the least ethnically diverse state in the United States Charles Coble of the Uni- versity of North Carolina told the Joint Legislative Committee on Education Oversight Monday. "But that is changing. We hear the plea for more teachers, but where do they need them and what do they need to do?" "We can expect to deal with diverse languages said Fran Hoch of the state Department of Public Instruction. "When you have unrest in the world, you see people fleeing that country and ending up in America. "We are getting children from Kosovo now. We had students who spoke Arabic during the Gulf War she said. ACTION from page 3 State Sen. Kendrick Meek, one of two black Democrats who staged a 25-hour sit-in in the lieutenant governor's office last month to pro- test One Florida, warned he would amend the bills to make sure they don't pass. 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The lead editorial in each edilion is ihe opinion ol Ihe majority ol Ihe Edilorial Board and is written in lum by Edilorial Board members. The East Carolinian welcomes letters lo Ihe editor, limited lo 250 words (which may be ediled lor decency or brevity at Ihe editor's discretion). The East Carolinian reserves Ihe right lo edit or reject letters lor publication. All letters must be signed and include a telephone number. Letters may be sent by e-mail lo edilor@sludenlmedia.ecu.edu or to The Easl Carolinian. Student Publications Building, Greenville, NC 27858-4353! For additional information, call 252-328-6366. Officials say that they fear that local merchants are losing business to e- commerce. Last time we checked, competilion between businesses was one of the pillars ol capilalism. OURVIEW New technology can always be counted on to bring about social, le- gal and political changes, but sometimes it doesn't'make a whole lot of sense. The State Department of Revenue obviously wants to get in on all the money they see being made on the Internet and have thus come up with what is known as a consumer-use tax. On your 1999 state income tax form you have to report how much money you spent on items purchased outside of North Carolina, including things off the Internet and out of catalogues, and pay the standard six percent sales tax on it. The state has actually found a way to make money off of goods made and sold in other states. Officials say that they fear that local merchants are losing business to e-commerce. Last time we checked, competition between businesses was one of the pillars of capitalism. Besides, there are Internet merchants and catalog companies based in North Carolina who have buyers within the state pay sales tax at the time the item is purchased. Are they being taxed twice for the same purchase? Not to mention, these in-state companies are undoubtedly selling things to people out-of-state, so our local mer- chants are benefiting from this e-commerce. Seriously, if they think this consumer use tax is reasonable, what will they think of next? An extra tax on food purchased in a drive-through at a fast-food restaurant? Chances are, if you go through the drive-through, you'll be eating in your car and not at one of the tables in their dining room. They pay people to clean those tables you know, and if they're paying people to clean tables that no one is eating at, then they are losing money. A bill proposing a drive-through tax would never be passed be- cause it is completely ludicrous. Unfortunately, it seems that for some reason when it comes to the Internet, politicians and legislators feel the need to push the limits and see how far people will let them go. OPINION COLUMN Who watches this stuff? OPINION COLUMN I'm just happy to be here; here's why Patrick McMahon OPINION COLUMNIST This entire column is going to be about how happy I am right now. Do you want to know why I am happy? Well, let me tell you why. I'm happy because the sun is shining. I'm happy because Emily surprised me Sun- day night with four daisies. (Call me a fairy but I am a sucker for daisies.) She has a tendency of surprising me, and trust me, the gesture made my cheeks hurt from smiling so much. I'm happy because my sister is graduating (on time) in May and because I'm so damn proud of what she has accomplished. I love ya Katie. Good luck and best wishes for your new life outside of college. May your life be as rewarding as trie time, patience and love you have so graciously given me over the years. Oh, the places you'll go! (Gratuitous exclamation point in- serted for dramatic effect.) I'm happy because school is going so well. I'm happy because I have wonderful professors, especially Professor Raynor in the English department. I'm happy because I had the pleasure of being in Dr. Day's phys- ics class last semester and Dr. Mangum's political sci- ence class my freshman year. I'm happy because I at- tend ECU. I'm happy because I live on the Hill and always have a parking spot when 1 need one (sorry). I am happy that ECU is as diverse as it is. I am happy because my family is healthy and Pap (yes, I call my grandfather "Pap") has recovered fully from eye surgery. 1 am happy my roommate's father's accident wasn't any worse than what it was. I'm happy because I love my work. I am happy that people are actually reading the Fountainhead now. (Trust me, check out today's issue.) I am happy because this weekend was the first quiet one I've had in three years�even though my car was towed from Georgetown Apartments. I am happy because I LOVE ALL OF YOU PEOPLE. I am happy because the nightmares about Travis' death have stopped. I am happy because last Saturday I went to my first ECU baseball game of the year and it was warm. I am happy because Jeff Gordon didn't wjp the Daytona 500. Second to last but not second place. I'm happy because I found an old Willie Nelson al- bum in my grandma's house. I am happy because I got glasses over Christmas break and for the first time in 20 years, I can read something more than ten feet away. I am happy because I am happy, not sad. For the longest time a lot of things went wrong for me and now it seems like things are finally falling into place. I am happy that God has blessed me so much. I am happy because of the friends that 1 have. And last but not least, I am happy that you read my column all the way through. Seeing my column read by all of you people makes me feel somewhat special. Thank you all. This writer can be contacted at pmchmahon@studentmedia.ecu.edu. Chris Sachs OPINION COLUMNIST Did you all see the show on television last week called "Who Wants to Marry a Multi-millionaire?" Well I didn't, but I did read about it and saw a blurb on CNN. I am so thankful I did not waste time watch- ing something so awful and boring. But that is not where the problem lies; the problem lies in the fact that about IS million other people did. Now I know television was scraping the bottom of the ratings bar- rel with "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" and "21 but with this new ridiculous concept television has shown that if you lift the barrel It boggles the imagination what modern-day Americans will watch on television these days, and it is even worse what Hollywood has come up with re- cently. Here are a bunch of television writers�earn- ing hundreds of thousands of dollars a year�sitting around a table thinking of new and bizarre concept shows that average Americans will drool over, watch- ing with Rain Man loyalty. And the sad fact is that people are watching. In fact, they are watching in record numbers and talking about these shows with child-like enthusiasm the next day at work. "Did you see 'Who Wants to Sleep With a Baboon?' last night? It was amazing! I thought I was going to cry when she won I would love to line up all 40 million of the lobotomy patients and re-enact a massive Three Stooges-like slapfest. How about a show called "Who Has No Dignity or Self- Respect?" Now I don't want to be oh-holier-than-thou about television because I am known to crash on the couch every now and then with a box of Chinese food and a glass of bourbon, watching a goofy movie or a dumb sitcom. But it is not routine for me and I don't get into them enough to hold discussion groups or de- bate sessions the next day. Everyone needs to be a vegetable in front of the TV every now and again. It shows that we don't have to be so serious and prag- matic all the time; that we can just let our hair down. There are people who watch this garbage every night, and many who video tape shows so that they don't miss what happened while they were out doing something that was probably more important. Has tele- vision become so important to us that people actually record shows while they are not home? Has television seized the moral high ground? Has television become our new worship altar? Ev- ery night people lay down their prayer rugs in front of the boob tube and give worship�for up to six hours a night. Churches and volunteer organizations would give their right arm to have people as committed. People have replaced memorizing scripture with Frito-Lay com- mercials and cut back on reading intelligent books so they can find out who won a million bucks by answer- ing, "What goes with lima beans in succotash? A.) Beets B.) Corn C.) Jim Beam D.) All the above That was actual question! (Not actual answers, though.) I saw on the news that the stupid woman and the rich loser slept in different cabins on the honeymoon cruise, have not kissed since the first night and he is now seeking an annulment. So it was a match made in Hell, and you all fell for it. Women all over the world sighed with the silly fantasy of being swept away by a rich and dashing jet-setter, but they have forgotten all the values that make women as wonderful as they are: the need for passion, true and lasting love, a real sotfl connection. But nowadays the concept is old-fashioned and a woman will get on national television and sho millions of people that she has no concept of love and wants to marry a bank account. The guy could look like he came in third place in a hatchet fight, but if he's rich, he's set. Now that's shallow. Heck, I can't talk too much, for years I have been looking for some rich, old sea hag with a weak heart that I can marry, and wait for her to kick the bucket so I can fly away with my 18-year-old mistress. But, hejij I'm a man, I know I have no morals and I am comfort- able with that. Plus, I have not been able to findi woman like that in Greenville. (If you know of on please e-mail me.) Until then, stop watching these shows, and if you are going to watch TV for hours on end, watch PBS and donate some money. You might learn something and save your soul, too. This writer can be contacted at csachs@studentmedia. ecu. edu. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR OPINION COLUMN Who's the man?�Alan Keyes Mark Larado OPINION COLUMNIST I know what you're thinking, "Mark, aren't you running for president already? Then why are you sup- porting the Republican candidate nominee Alan Keyes?" Well, as you may already know, I was running for president on the Free Pony and Ice Cream ticket with my running mate Ol' Dirty Bastard. Unfortunately, our political party ran into some inner turmoil that split our party in half, involving that famous, well- debated issue, which will stick in the American psyche until the end of time: sprinkles vs. syrup. Besides, even if our party didn't collapse, I don't think my running mate, ODB, will get out of jail in time for the Nov. 2 vote. So now that I'm out of the running, like any other failed politician, I must chose the candidate that best represents the ideals of my fomer can.paign. This is in the hope that my supporters, all three of them (myself included), will switch their allegiance and back this candidate's bid for the presidency. The candidate that best represents my ideals is Alan Keyes. Because, just like my campaign and I, he has NO CHANCE IN HELL TO WIN! But the whole point of this article is that YOU can help support his campaign so that he will at least come within 10 points of second during any one of next week's primaries. By coming in close to second, maybe just maybe, the other two Republican candidates will actually acknowledge that Keyes is in fact in the race. So, why should you support a man like Alan Keyes? For one thing, Alan Keyes has no political experience. I, for one, am for a president who has no experience. That way, if anything bad happens, like an accidental nuclear launch, Alan Keyes can always rely on his in- experience to give a just reason for his actions�much like the cook burning some hamburgers at McDonald's on his first day because he didn't know how long to fry them. Also, most people don't know this, but Alan Keyes has super powers. He has the ability to use telepathy to call the creatures in the deep blue sea to aid him whenever he is in grave danger. He also has an invis- ible plane and a secret fortress made out of ice around the North Pole. But Alan Keyes' greatest qualifications is that he is the half-brother of Shaft. You have a country that has an enormous national debt, you have cities growing in crime, and "Beverly Hills, 90210" is going off the air. Who are you going to call? You call Alan Keyes, because he's one bad mother�shut your mouth. This writer can be contacted at mlarado@studenlmedia. ecu. edu. Dear Editor, Please pardon the following rant, but there are a few things I must get off my chest. First of all is the issue of Social Security Numbers being used as student ID numbers. According to Fed- eral Law, any time you are asked for your Social Secu- rity Number, you must be provided with a Privacy Act of 1974 statement�because by law the Social Security Number is not supposed to be used for anything other than Social Security purposes. The importance of this is more than the security of your academic records�many companies make money by selling information they have collected into dos- siers keyed to your SSN. They're called credit reports. If someone has your SSN, they can use it in such a way as to ruin your credit rating, and there's not much you can do about it. Oh sure, you can write a letter explain- ing the situation, and the company has to keep that letter in your file, but do you believe it will have an actual impact on the decision of the persons checking your file? If you do, I have a bridge to sell you. Cash only, and in small bills please�used bills and non-con- secutive serial numbers preferred. I know it's another number to memorize if we change to a random number, but who cares? Is it all that hard to remember another? I mean, we remember phone numbers, right? And why must it be a number? Why can't it be by name? Do we really want to be re- duced to numbers? Okay, so your last name is Smith, and there are seven billion Smiths on campus. Big deal. Do you all have the exact same name? For the ones who do, you just look at the birth date. If there are.enough of y'all that have the exact same name and birth date, well maybe you should all get together and form your own coun- try or something. I just generally think it's a bad idea to assist in our own dehumanization. Dear Editor, ; This letter is in response to Dorcus Brule's column "Professors shouldn't enforce attendance policies We are being forced to write this letter of recom- mendation for Ms. Dorcas A. Brule due to the fact she pays tuition and, therefore, owns the school. Curi- ously, we have no recollection of Ms. Brule other than her name being in the computer. She rarely attended classes and knows almost noth- ing about what was discussed during classtime. We had numerous group projects, but (in accordance to her self-imposed non-attendance policy) she was un- able to receive participation credit. It would be difficult to recommend her for a man- agement position because she does not believe em- ployees need to be at work to get paid. It would be . equally difficult to recommend her as an employee due to her supreme arrogance and contempt for supe- riors. A professor knows when they have a superior stu- � dent who will be a valuable and dedicated contribu- tor to an organization. Ms. Brule is unlikely to be one of those candidates. Marc Krein Faculty Broadcasting Michael Ruff Write a Letter to the Editor and let your view be heard! f The East Carolinian www.tec.ecu.edu FEATURES Thursday, Feb 24, 2000 features@studentmedia.ecu.edu �Thursday, Fe '�www.tec.ecu. FEATURESBRIEFS :m Monkeying around Music professors have unique teaching tools Capuchin Capuchins are found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. The name is derived from the cap of dark hair on the monkey's crown, which resembles the cowl worn by a Capuchin monk The monkeys are active by day and go about in troops, mainly in the tops of tall trees, feeding on fruits and small animals. Members of the troop may sound an alarm caH to warn of an approaching en- emy Chimpanzee Chimpanzees are the animals that are closely related (physically and genetically) to humans. Two species of chimpanzees exist: the common chimpanzee, which is found in dense jungle and more open wooded savanna and the bonobo (commonly known as pygmy) who are only found in a small region of thick jungle in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa. Chimpanzees form loosely organized bands of two to 80 individuals on fairly large home ranges, where the animals remain for years. Males never migrate. Except be- tween mother and young, little permanency exists in individual rela- tionships. Members of a band cooperate in hunt- ing and sharing food. On finding a food source, they hoot, scream and slap logs to attract others. A cohstant interplay occurs between adults, and all members of the group groom one another. Both species of chimpanzee are listed as endan- gered species in the wild by the World Conserva- tion Union. Gibbon Gibbon is a common name for any of the small anthropoid apes found in the subequatorial forests of India, Indochina and the Malay Archi- pelago. Its most notable characteristic is its long arms, by which it swings from tree to tree with great agility, using its hands as hooks rather than grasping the limbs. The gibbon is the only an- thropoid ape to walk on its hind limbs only, usu- ally raising its arms for balance. They are usually quiet during the day but commonly howl at sun- rise and in the late afternoon. Guenon A common name for a genus of tree monkeys of Africa, Guenons are widely found in the warmer, forested regions. The guenon is a slen- der monkey that has long arms and legs and a �long, straight tail. It has a round head with a short face, large cheek pouches and well-devel- oped whiskers and beard. About 17 species of guenpns have been identified; the individual spe- cies vary primarily in the coloration and markings of their fur. " Lemur Latin for the word nocturnal spirits, Lemurs make up five closely related families within the primate order. Lemurs are confined to the island of Madagascar off the east coast of Africa. Ex- cept for the indri, all lemurs have long tails, but the tail is never prehensile�it cannot be wrapped around branches and used as an extra grip. Lemur diets consist primarily of flowers, leaves and fruit. Like the rest of the primates, le- murs, display a wide variety of social structures. Some lemurs live in family groups of a mated pair and their young, but other species live in matriarchal groups where the females dominate the males. Macaque Macaques, also known as the rhesus mon- keys Jive in a great variety of habitats, primarily in Asia. They are much used in medical research and are found throughout India and into north- eastern China, Indochina, and Nepal. The crab-eat- ing macaque lives in mangrove swamps, forests and urban ar- ea in southeastern Asia. These primates have cheek pouches into which they can cram a great deal of foqd. Macaques five in troops of varying sizes, in which both males and females have dominance orders. When females are busy with newboms, the males take charge. ECU School of Music emphasizes performance Joe Schlatter STAFF WRITER Students in the ECU School of Music interested in performance careers have the opportunity to learn first- hand how to improve their performing techniques by observing performers familiar and accessible to them. "Performance is an integral part of the ECU music curriculum said Dr. Brad Foley, dean of the School of Music. "All music majors perform while in school. During the junior year, if you have decided to pursue performing you begin to spend more time practicing and gaining more performance experience. Many stu- dents perform freelance to increase their exposure While two-thirds of music students go into teach- ing or music therapy, the others must actively seek out the opportunity to perform. "Some of our students play with the Community Orchestra in Wilson or for special events here in Greenville Foley said. "The more chances you have to perform, the more at ease you become and the more people will get to know you, -and mention you and recommend you to others One example of a successful performance career to Cassatt String Quartet instructs students while in residence at the School of Music' (file photo) all music students is Kelley Mikkelsen, assistant profes- sor at the School of Music. Mikkelsen has been on the faculty since the fall of 1995. She has performed in string quartets ior years and is currently the cellist for the Cassatt String Quartet which performed at ECU Saturday night following a week long visit to ECU in which quartet members assisted music students, per- formed at local schools and helped raise awareness of chamber music as a whole. "Within the university, we work with student com- posers, reading music they've written for string quar- tet, give them comments and suggestions on how to improve their work Mikkelsen said. The School of Music has been wonderfully flexible with my performance schedule. I'm fortunate that my students are highly motivated but sometimes it's nice if they see me in the halls and can ask a question in- stead of waiting a week to see me Otiier professors on the faculty are accomplished performers in their own right. Ara Gregorian teamed with Paul Tardif on violin and piano respectively, to round out the performance of the Cassatt String Quar- tet on Saturday night. With many of their own stu- dents in attendance, the professors were able to show their stuff outside of the classroom. Dr. Foley said performance opportunities like Mikkelsen's are available but the students have to be resourceful in their methods- and actively seek them out. "Sometimes you have to do things you've never thought of Foley said. "Freelance performances fot, churches and schools are sqme of the best ways to get See MUSIC, page 8 Habitat ResaleStore has QQte Student paints mural for new stQ&location Wl iry Phoenix -Sir v The Habltatfor Humanity. Resale Store sells everything from tables to futons, refrigerators to micrpwaves. The most striking feature of this store is not the wide variety of items on the shelves, but rather the mural on thewall by ECU student Ma'ty'Hale. The Habitat for Humanity Resale Store sells used items to anyone who needs them. The money generated frojnthe�ale�is-used to help Hab-TOTTItrirfanity b'uildhousA for Pitt Cotrity families in need. i JjV'fllunteers are: the primiiyjspurce of workers fot,the storeOne volunteewvent beyondjHe normal tasks that were expected. Senior Mary ijale has recently finished painting a mural on the center wall of the new Resale Store, located at 402 W. 10th St that can beseen from the road. The mural can be described as an image of the Earth in space with added emphasis on the state of North Carolina and Pitt County in its cen- ter. Around the planet is a ring of alternating Habitat for Humanity symbols and brightly col- ored houses. A more detailed description can only be made by the vi Hale, an exercije a icdmajor, has old. She t at age an ad- been painting si has never taken six she won a d vertisement for "My dad got "When I was characters the rooi. members h " paints, and my dad built me arTSppieal Hale said. "With all the right tools, I was off and running. See HABITAT, page 8 fluenced Mary Hale paints carefully on her personal mural for the Habitat for Humanity Resale Store, (photos by Cory Phoenix) NOTCH ABOVE THE NORM Alex Albright English Department Alex Albright was born in Graham, NC, a small town outside of Gastonia. Graham, according to Albright, is a town where "things you didn't real- ize before seem nice once you leave Perhaps Albright's remark parallels the decorum in his of- fice: clippings, some framed and some yellow with age, hang from his office wall�the remembrance of the past leading to realization. Albright graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill as an undergraduate in 1972, double majoring in jour- nalism and English, He then received a master of fine arts degree in creative writing at UNC-Greens- boro. "I move�iround a lot trying to figure out what it is I wanted to do Albright said. Albright worked in public relations, retailed books for eight years and taught public school in New Orleans. In 1981 he become lecturer at ECU, teaching composition and American literature courses. He began teaching creative non-fiction classes in the 90's. What exactly "creative non-fiction" is has caused much debate. Personal essays, lyrical essays, memoirs, brief "shortsshorter, condensed pieces and certain kinds of journalisnwll these are ex- amples. As Albright sees it, creative non-fiction enables writers to express themselves without re- maining objective. "Traditional journalism holds to the notion of staying objective, while creative non-fiction holds to the notion that remaining objective is impos- sible Albright said. As writer and teacher, Albright preaches end- See NOTCH, page 8 Students keep audience pumped during games Pep band lends enthusiasm to basketball fans Pep Band provides. "They keep the fans hyped up during the game said Carrie Dombroff, sophomore. "Even if we lose, Kristen Monte FEATURES WRITER It is Saturday night and you are sitting in the stands of Minges Coliseum. The Pirates basketball team is bat- tling it out with Virginia Commonwealth University. Who keeps the fans in the game, rooting for our Pi- rates? The basketball pep band. "We get the crowd going by being loud and obnox- ious said band member, Erin Warner. "It helps the team feel like they have support The pep band consists of about 40 members, which are divided into two smaller bands. The full band plays at the men's games and the two smaller bands rotate playing at the women's games. The band is made up of a mix of music majors, Marching Pirates and any other student who wants to play music and get involved in a school activity. The rehearsal schedule is light, requiring practice only three or four times a season, which lasts from Janu- ary until March. Their schedule depends on the bas- ketball teams schedules. The pep band plays at all home games and at the CAA Conference Tournament in Rich- mond, Va. "They could play four games a week one week and then have off for the next week and a half said band director Christopher Knighten. The pep band has pumped up the Pirate crowd, with a 7-5 home record for the men's team and a 6-5 home Record for the women's team. As the season comes to ' an end, many fans enjoy the entertainment that the Band members begin a wave for the team, (photo by Garrett McMillan) the band keeps everyone's spirit up What makes the pep band different from the March- ing Pirates? The Marching Pirates provide pre-game and half-time shows for 15,000 to 30,000 people, where as the pep band provides entertainment during time-outs and pre and post-game. "They provide entertainment at the games for the spectators and fans Knighten said. The crowds are smaller than at the football games, but they create the fpirit of the college atmosphere Many fans attend the basketball games for social interaction, but there are also fans who attend to only watch theame. "They are OK, but I pay more attention to the game said sophomore Harvey Johnson. "I think they are more to entertain the fans who don't come for just the game, and might get bored without some kind of interaction Each band member gets paid about $10 per game and also receives one course credit, which can go to- wards a fine art or elective credit hour. Auditions are held in late October or early Novem- ber and are open to any interested student. Warner said that she joined the band because, "it's an easy way to make some money and to get involved in the games According to Knighten, pep bands do not go be- yond college athletics. "Pep bands don't go beyond the college level, be- cause they are here to create the mood of the college spirit Knighten said. Many colleges use pep bands, with the addition of pre-recorded music, where professional sports use only pre-recorded music. Having the pep band play live mu- sic at the basketball games is important for school spirit. The fans and the team are able to see and feel their energy firsthand. "For a small band they are really good said junior Hilary Colette. "They keep the crowd into the game This writer can be contacted at kmonte@studentmedia.ecu.edu. From the p who know con Caddie �A high-spirit settlers and tl ; winning child Advance iickrts S' All tickets Sval ll ECU Central lickt 252-328-4788 or I Privai Tuesc ason B i i Wedne The La Bestc J �JKursday, Feb. 24, 2000 www.tec.ecu.edu The East Carolinian 7 features@studentmedia.ecu.edu I -O1 www.geeksnet.com geeksnet fc J j Faster, more reliable Internet service. FEATURES Monday morning blues affect students every day ;From the people who know computers COMPUTER GEEKSaa at East Carolina University Caddie Woodlawn Saturday, Icbniary 26 2�i p.m Wright Auditorium ;A high-spirited tomboy helps keep the peace between area settlers and the Dakota Indians. Based on the Newberry Award- ; winning children's classic by Carpi Ryric Brink. Advance tickets S9 public. S8 ECU facultystaff, S3 HI' studentyouth . All tickets S9 ,il Ihe liuor . IXU Central ticket Office. Monday-Friday 830 am-6 00 pm. 252-328-4788 or l-800-ECU-ARTSi VTTY 252-328-473; or 1-600-ECmARTS ( Resulting stress can be felt 247 Dorcas A. Brule STAFF WRITER Monday morning blues are a personal enigma. A select few rel- ish the opportunity to start a new week, but many others suffer from feelings of dread when the alarm clock sounds early Monday. Senior Natatera Heggie is one student that doesn't like to hear her alarm ring on Monday morn- ings. "On Monday morning I wish I could sleep in more Heggie said. "I feel like I run out of time. Mon- days were hard especially when I was a freshman; I had a lot of 8 a.m. classes. I was late to class ev- ery single day, every Monday es- pecially Natatera said that she doesn't have the time to party, so the clas- sic ECU party mode is not part of the problem. "I work a lot I wish I could partv on the weekends1" HxraiP . said. "And I wish I could sleep , more There are always exceptions to the rule, and not all students feel like they are being robbed when Monday morning rolls around. "The past two Mondays have felt like Fridays to me, so I've re- ally enjoyed them said senior Krystal Lynch. "The reason too, is because I used to take dance classes which were Monday through Thursday, so when Monday would roll around I'd be like 'Oh, gosh, time to pull the hair back and get all sweaty' It was a hassle even though I loved dancing, but it was an extra irritant. "But this semester I don't have any dance classes, so I feel more free. Plus, I don't work on Mon- days so that helps out a lot too According to Richard D. Ringeisen, vice chancellor for Aca- demic Affairs, there is no real way of knowing trends in attendance ' 1J ; Private Club for Members SZ Guests �� r Tropical Heat Tuesday- $1 domestics-Hi Balls (7-12 a.m.). i ason Boyd playing best in Beach Music sc Retro. Shag Lessons every other Tuesday. ! Wednesday- Dollar Nite $1 Domestics-Hi Balls. Top 40 Dance. f Thursday- Absolute 80,s The original members of The Breakfast Club 5$ in advance, 7 at the door Advance tickets available at Kappa Sigma House Friday-Saturday- Import Night. $1.75 Red Stripe sc Coronas. Ladies in for a Dollar Before Midnight. Best of '80's, '90's, and Today's Hit Music. DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE 417 COTANCHE ST. 21 N OVER Fresh levels at ECU because there is no central collection point for such data since the faculty is not required to take attendance. Although there is no accurate record of Monday morning attendance students notice a marked drop in attendance in most of their classes. "t knnw t Inatlip to ,L, nn tn attend class on Monday mornings, and on those occasions that I do, I've noticed that I'm not alone in my feeling said senior Heather Dail. "Half of the class seems to be always missing There are conflicting beliefs among the scientific community regarding the legitimacy of Monday morning blues, but most therapists agree that Monday morning blues are a real phenomenon. "Many people resent the sudden loss of autonomy said psycho- therapist Frances Wilks, author of Intelligent Emotion. "The weekend goes by and with it all the assumed freedom of relaxation and comfort. Monday yields a time where one has to put on their various hats that they wear for the outer world. Many- dislike this loss of freedom Whether the scientific commu- nity embraces the idea or not, most students and many workers say its existence every Sunday night-Mon- day morning. If you were hoping Beating Monday Morning Blues Make goals for the week ahead. Don't dread it, plan for it. Do something active on Sundays, versus sitting around waiting for Monday to come. Plan a favorite activity for Monday. ' Get up early. Don't let the alarm clock be your enemy, perhaps take this time to stretch out for the coming week, or spend some time soaking in a tub before you start your day. Don't look at the week as something to "get through Try to enjoy the whole week, rather than wait for the weekend. that the blues would end once you get into the work force, think again. Lisa Proctor, assistant director of marketing for Business Services, re- ports that her blues have only got- ten worse since graduation. "On Sunday nights about 7 p.m. or so the dread sets in Proctor said "I would say the blues were less when I was a student and are worse after a holiday, particularly an ex- tended one like Christmas This writer can be contacted at dbrule@studentmedia.ecu.edu. I Jd ns its h ig iy se- tt. ;n it 'o ot le is a. is � is . St ir e- � � ft id � is ��T�: n et .4 d h 1. h it 1 c� Ca Centre from If which monk, about feedihj. andsr Memb troopr alarm anapf emy Ch Ch aretht arecic (physk tohuri the co dense andth whoa jungle younj tionsh ing art theyH AcohJ all me BothV gered tion L6 Gil Git small; forests pelage arms, great graspi thropo ally ra quiet r risear j Gi A of AM warm derrri �long, short 1 opedt guenq ties w ofthei Le La make; primat of Mac cept ft the tar wrapp grip. L leaves murs( Some pairar matria therm Ma m keys, inAsic and ai easter IndpcJ Nepal ingrm mahgi forestt eas in Asia haye intow crami foqd.l infroo sizes, males have with it I The East Carolinian www.tec.ecu.edu FEATURES Thursday, Feb 24, 2000 features@studentmedia.ecu.ecfu ariorio Dear Marjorie, I am having serious family troubles. My parents fight constantly, most of the time it is over money and my older sister's reckless behavior, and It Is be- ginning to affect the atmosphere of the entire house. Everybody walks around, either scared to say anything because they don't want their head bit off or sulky because it )ust happened. I still live at home, and these family squabbles are getting in the way of my school work. Do you have any ad- vice? �Family Feud Dear Family Feud, As long as you are not the cause of the prob- lem, there is really nothing that you can do about it. Your parents have probably been through a lot of rough patches if they have been married for any length of time, and this is probably just another one of those. Did you consider the fact that your sister is probably as big an issue as your parents? Because of her actions, she is piling fuel on the fire, It might be a good idea to talk to her and point out how much she is affecting everyone's life. If she still cares about your well being, which most sib- lings do, she will at least try to hide her irresponsi- bility, Until you move out, you are at the mercy of your parent's moods and whims. The best thing that you can do is lay low for a while and be that exemplary child that they always dreamed you were. Maybe your good behavior will shine bril- liantly next to your sister's and they will let up on you. Dear Marjorie, My girlfriend is acting really strange lately. We used to talk about everything, but she seems dis- tant a lot lately. She is applying for grad school be- cause she graduates in May, and I don't even know the schools that she has applied to or if she is go- ing. Aren't these things that you should share with the one you love? We have been together for two years, and I feel just as separate as I did when we first started dating. �Far and Away MUSIC from page 6 noticed The role of professor and performer is a benefit for everyone involved. Though she feels the need to help students perfect their playing and performance technique, Mikkelsen said her teaching helps her perfor- mance as well. "The experiences I've had I can pass on to my students but the teaching reminds me of what I should be doing at any given moment while performing Mikkelsen said. And just when a professor is convinced their students don't believe what they are say- ing, someone else steps in. "My students hear me say stuff all the time, but when they hear another member of the quartet, someone they may not know say it, the lesson is reinforced Mikkelsen said. After all the hours of practicing, all the re- citals and performances, ECU music students have an opportunity to see what their profes- sors can do and that might be the best lesson of all. This writer can be contacted at jschlatter@studentmedia.ecu.edu. FOR TICKETS & GIVEAWAYS LISTEN TO WZMB 91.3 THE ONLY REAL "NEW MUSIC" RADIO IN GREENVILLE. COOL LINE 252.752.5855 &asai&s 1M, SUNDAYS ARE OPEN MIC NIGHTS �jt Open Bar HABITAT from page 6 Hale modestly describes her style as simi- lar to "Caribbean beach-style paintings" with vibrant colors and distinct shapes. "I don't want people to have to work too hard to understand my paintings Hale said. "I want them to be easy for anyone to appre- ciate Before she began work on her mural, Hale got involved in Habitat for Humanity because of the destruction and devastation caused by Hurricane Floyd. "I felt really bad for all the flood victims Hale said. "At first, I wanted to get involved with building houses, but I got working in the Resale Store, and I feel I'm doing just as much good for people here Hale volunteers at the Resale Store Mon- day through Friday of every week. She and Tier family donate frequently to the store and she helps sell the donated items. She also paints murals and chests of drawers, toy boxes and anything else that needs a little added color to be sold in the store. "I am so grateful for volunteers like Mary and all the others said Suzanne McGuinn, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of I'itt County. Although Hale plans to obtain a degree in physical therapy, and maybe one day becoming a chiropractor, she promises "never to stop drawing and painting "I would drop everything for my art if I could Hale said. "I know, drawing and paint- ing will always be a hobby for me. Right now, I just look forward to decorating my own house and my children's bedroom one day She plans to paint more walls for the Resale Store, and hopes that this mural will help get her name out so that she can continue paint- ing for people. "Now I feel like an artist Hale said look- ing up at the finished mural. This writer can be contacted at cphoenix@studentmedia@ecu. edu. mmscm Baabai f:C6TH WM GREAT GVIHSS TOAST at U:00 i Dear Far and Away, I understand that you feel a loss because your girlfriend has separated herself from you, but did you ever consider that it may not be intentional. When I have things that are going by too quickly, I tend to close up and just take care of what needs to be done and no more. Just because she has other things on her mind doesn't mean she doesn't care, it just means that she has other things on her mind. If she truly doesn't want you to be a part of her life anymore, you'll know. Until that fateful day comes, just be patient and let her work things out herself! II you have questions, queries or complaints, Marjorie can be contacted at marjorie@studentmedia.ecu.edu NOTCH from page 6 less revision, noting "technique can be applied to what students write and creative writing is not writing what you want If anything, he wants students leaving with an open, yet edi- torial, mind. In all good writing, according to Albright, revision is necessary; it fine tunes the writer's vision. Not everyone in Albright's workshops will become writers; however, according to Albright, the important thing is that students leave with an understanding that "technique is something that can be learned The vision of Albright, thus, is one preaching control yet still granting one freedom to roam his or her's imagination. According to Albright's goal, the student's final work is a portrayal�a way of un- derstanding him or herself or others in the world�fine tun'ed through a controlled eye. This writer can be contacted at mlischer@studentmedia.ecu.edu. Boaz goat auction caters to those with hunger for goat meat BOAZ, Ala. (AP)�One at a time, the goats scramble onto the wire- enclosed stage in a renovated chicken house. About 100 men and women watch, waiting to call out their bids, from green plastic chairs on a floor of crushed gravel. "$55 $60 $125 The auc- tioneer rattles off bids, varying with the type and size of animal, with machine-gun speed. As new goats are pushed onto the stage with protesting "baaaaaas their owners sometimes stand and wave papers documenting the goats' lineage. Welcome to the Alabama Goat Auction, where an average of about 300 goats are auctioned on the first and third Saturdays of each month to help feed a growing demand for goat meat around the United States. A few lucky goats will end up as breeding stock on goat farms, but many are destined for dinner tables. Goat meat is growing in popular- ity in the United States as the nation's Hispanic, Jewish and Mus- lim populations swell. "Goat is consumed by more people in the world than beef said David G. Sumners, owner of the auction house. Sumners said he started the Ala- bama Goat Auction, located in his father's old chicken house off Ala- bama 168, in April 1998 after he saw the need to provide a market place for goat farmers from North Alabama, south-central Tennessee, northwest Georgia and northeast- ern Mississippi. fW. 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Downtown Greenville 7 5 7-1666 & Now Open Beside Pitt Community College in College Square 4 3 9-0003 Mexican Restaurant 2? No Fiesta Could Be Better Than CHJCO'S Attention ECU Sophomores (Students who have 45-60 Credit hours) If at least 30 of your credit hours were com- pleted at ECU you are required to complete a Sophomore Institutional Evaluation Form h before you can register for either Summer or Fall 2000 courses This can be done by going to the following website and completing the form: http:intranetecu.edustudent sophomoresurvey.cfm Messages were sent to your ECU email account that contain links to this website. You can also access the website from the student desktop at www.studentecu.edu And from ECU kiosks located at Mendenhall student center, the Wright Place Cafeteria, the Austin Building, the Galley, Joyner Library East, the Willis Building, and the Department of iuman Resources. wm i i i. i. Jay, Feb 24, 2000 jntmedia.ecu.ecfu SIVEAWAYSpS IB 91.3 MUSIC" RADIO LLE. 752.5855 : NIGHTS 1:00 p.m. J l lop so, SKI res orm m: The East Carolinian www.tec.ecu.edu SPORTS BRIEFS L ft i. i, Panthers let goof Barrow In an effort to cut spending, the Carolina Panthers released their leading tackier, Michael Barrow. This move was a result of Pan- ' thers' signing defensive end Chuck Smith. Smith's five-year, $21 million contract pushed Caro- lina over the NFL's 2000 salary cap. Cutting Barrow from the team ; allowed the Panthers to shave : about $2.9 million from their salary cap figure. "These are always uncomfort- able and sometimes bewildering 'coach George Seifert said. "But j.it's a business decision, I guess you could say, just as some play- pens choose to go to different clubs ; and so forth This is part of a long-range cap : decision not just affecting this year but the future as well McSorleys � apology will not help Marty McSorley, Boston Idefenseman, was indefinitely sus- pended by the NHL on Tuesday because of the uncalled for blow he inflicted on Vancouver's Donald Brashear. The NHL has scheduled la meeting for Wednesday to de- termine whether or not McSorley J should be punished further and Jhow long the suspension should ! last. Not only is the NHL leading an investigation but so are the Ca- ; nadian police. ; McSorley publicly apologized ; and tried to rationalize his behav- ;ior. "I apologized to Donald j Brashear and all the fans who had ; to watch that McSorley said. "I embarrassed my hockey team I got way too carried away. It was a real dumb play. ; I'm still in shock at what I did. I fiave to come to terms with what I ,did. There's no excuse. It was so stupid, I can't believe I did it Brashear suffered a concus- sion due to the attack, but luckily no broken bones. Strawberry tests positive again Darryl Strawberry is in the hot spot again. Strawberry reported to spring training this week, but it is uncertain how long he will stay at the camp as his most recent drug test returned positive for cocaine. "I'd just like to say I'm not run- ning and hiding Strawberry said. "You guys know I've always been toward. I came here today be- cause this is where I feel I want to be. I really can't comment on any- thing right now Strawberry has had a long his- tory of substance abuse with two drug-related suspensions in 1995 and 1999. Still, the Yankees stand behind him. "Obviously, just as far as show- ing up, he said it all said Joe Torre, Yankee's manager. "He doesn't want to be running away or hiding. It's a problem we have to deal with He's one of the Yankees and we're here to sup- port him. I know the players are concerned. He'll get dressed, and he'll work out. And until we know otherwise, that's the way it will be SPORTS Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000 t sports@studentmedia.ecu.edu Pirates lose final home game to GMU Patriots come out on top 72-65 Kyle Barnes STAFF WRITER The ECU men's basketball team played host to the George Mason Patriots in their last home game of the season on Monday night. The Pirates fell to the Patriots, 72-65. The game was the final home game for the Pi- rate seniors, including Neil Punt. "It's tough to get ready to play when you know it's your last time Punt said. The last time these two teams played, George Ma- son came out on top 75-66, although ECU's Garrett Blackwelder lead all scorers with a career high of 30 points. In the first 10 minutes of play, the game see-sawed without much action from either side. George Mason's full-court defense held the Pi- rates to only six points, and propelled the Patriots to an early 17-6 lead. However, ECU'S sophomore Brandon Hawkins' perimeter shooting got the Pirates back to tie the game 21-21. The two teams traded baskets for the rest of the period and ECU would take a 32-27 lead into halftime. Scoring threat Garrett Blackwelder was only one for eight from the field. ECU's Garrett Blackwelder looks for a teammate against George Mason, Monday night, (photo by Garrett McMillan) Asa Ellbring, leader on and off court The second half began similar to the end of the first, with both teams getting high percentage shots froiri the players in the paint. The 6-foot-7-inch junior George Evans, was a force for the Patriots. Leading the CAA in field goal percentage, blocked shots and (� bounds, Evans has owned the paint all year. Two more three pointers from Brandon Hawkins, gave the Pirates a commanding eight-point lead, and it seemed as though the momentum was in their favor. The Patriots answered with a run of their own, and' with 10 minutes left, the score was knotted at 49-49. Then, with more help from the inside game of Evans' and strong perimeter play by the guards, the Patriot! went on a 19-2 run which lasted six minutes, snatch- � ing the momentum back in their favor. "During the run we were in full throttle, pressuring every shot, pass and in bounds, but most importantly keeping East Carolina from accomplishing their game, plan said Jim Larranaga, George Mason head coach ECU freshman Travis Holcomb-Faye added on seven points in the last two minutes for the Pirates, but i't wasn't enough. � "They made a lot of big plays when they had to and we had plenty of open looks that just were not falling said Bill Herrion, ECU head coach. ECU plays their last regular season game at arch- rival UNC-Wilmington on Saturday, Feb. 26. This writer can be contacted at kbarnes@studentmedia. ecu. edu. OPINION COLUMN Pirate fans need to be patient with basketball program Tennis player looks toward future Ryan Downey STAFF WRITER Students who attend ECU come from all over the country. Others come here from countries all over the world. One such stu- dent is senior women's tennis star Asa Ellbring. Ellbring, whose first name is pronounced "Alsa" is from Swe- den. She is here playing tennis while working toward her degree in decision sciences with a con- centration in management infor- mation systems. Ellbring went to school for nine years in Sweden, the last four of which she attended what is called the Gymnasium. This is a college prep school which de- rives its name from the idea that one must exercise the mind, as Ellbring has provided the tennis team with senior leadership, (tile photo) opposed to the U.S. idea of the gym- nasium, which is for exercising the body. At the Gymnasium she stud- ied chemistry while also playing tennis. While high school athletics is common in America, there are only four schools (Gymnasiums) in Swe- den that allow for both athletics and academics simultaneously. Af- ter four years at the Gymnasium she graduated and made her way to Augusta State University in Geor- gia. She came to the US to play ten- nis because she had a teammate in Sweden who came here for college, as well as an American teammate on her club team, TabergsdalensTK. After a successful year at ASU the team disbanded around her, forcing her to have to make the choice of whether to stay in Geor- gia or move along to another school. Lucky for the Lady Pirates she chose to come to ECU. In her time here she has impressed coaches and teammates alike. "Asa is a true student athlete said Head Coach Tom Morris. "She is all-conference in doubles (along with her partner Hrushida Kamthe). She had the best record on the team last year. More importantly she is a student first. In order to makes grades work along with ath- letics you have got to be disciplined, and that's what Asa is Tennis is considered an indi- vidual sport in Sweden so she learned the doubles game after com- ing to America. To be named an all- conference doubles performer is a very impressive feat, especially un- der the circumstances. "Asa is very hard working said team captain Meredith Spears. "She comes in and does the work. She's very dedicated and has the best GPA on the team. She puts forth a great effort on and off the court Living away from home is not a new experience for Ellbring. While attending the Gymnasium she lived in an apartment because the school was not in the town where she lived. "I think living away from home at a young age helped me get ready for when I got to college Ellbring said. "Being in a different country and seeing another culture opens your mind. It allows you to see all of the positives and negatives of the culture While she did eventually play tennis full-time, she had other ath- letic interests. She played soccer, swam and did gymnastics. Throughout her time in Sweden her family was always there for sup- Asa Ellbring Senior From Norrahammar, Sweden Born March 28, 1977 Schooling Sanclagymnasiet, Augusta State University: one yeai Athletic honors-All-conferenct tennis doubles with Hrushida Kamthe Academic honors-Chancellor list, currently has a 3.85 GPA Stephen Schramm SPORTS EDITOR I have heard them. I have heard them on campus, around town and even in classes. I have heard weary Pirate fans calling for the ousting of head basketball coach. Bill Herrion. For fans of ECU basketball, this season has been a rough one. The team has stumbled to a 10-15 record overall and a 5-9 record in conference play. In the eyes of many fans the blame for the Pirates lackluster sea- son rests solely at the feet of first-year head coach, Bill Herrion. Last April, ECU introduced the former Drexel coach as the new leader of the Pirate basketball program. In the 10 months that he has been on the job he has gone from being a savior in the eyes of many fans to leaving a bad taste in their mouths. To these fans I say this: before you try to run Herrion out of town consider these facts. Herrion came into this season with roughly the same team that went 13- 14 last season. The team that has taken the floor is not Herrion's team, they were not recruited by him and he has only known them for less than a year. Everybody on the team, with the exception of freshman guard, Travis Holcomb-Faye, are holdovers from the Joe Dooley era. Essentially, Herrion has been trying to implement his style of basketball on someone else's team. It also didn't help when, arguably, the teams best player and CAA player of the year candidate, Evaldas Joeys, was hampered early on with a series of injuries and was unable to contribute at the level he had last season. Then, before the Pirates began the bulk of their conference schedule, another injury side-lined the se- nior for the remainder of the year. However, the most troubling aspect of the current rumblings against Hen-ion is the lack of patience shown by these fans. Herrion hasn't even had one full season as head coach of the Pirates and already people are calling fox his job. Is this how you want this program run? This "win now" attitude is not necessary in college sports. So, my advice to Pirate fans antsy to see Herrion. out as coach, is to be patient. Give him a chance to get Underclassmen shine at GMU Invitational Coaches give veterans week off Stephen Schramm SPORTS EDITOR With most of their competitors qualified for their season ending meets, the ECU track teams rested their veteran talent and took their underclassmen to the GMU Invitational in Fairfax, Va this weekend. While the more decorated athletes were in Greenville, the younger competitors were showcased. Youngsters such as Demiko Picott, Toshima Dabbs and Frankie Green stole the show. Picott, a freshman, took home two top five finishes in the sprint events. She won the 200 and finished fourth in the 60 meter dash. Teammate, Dabbs finished second in the long jump and the 400 meters. Also tak- ing home a win was thrower, Crystal Frye. Frye won the shot put with a toss of 46-feet-2 12-inches. Also contributing to the strong throwing performances was Margaret Clayton who placed second in the weight throw. "Overall, I am very pleased and excited with the performances of the younger athletes, including Demiko Picott and Toshima Dabbs said Matt Munson, women's track head coach. "We also did an outstand- ing job in the throws today with Crystal Frye and Mar- garet Clayton each moving up in the ECAC rankings port and advice. "My parents have always been there for me, but they never forced me to do anything Ellbring said. "They allowed me to grow into an independent person With a 3.85 grade point average, Ellbring chose management infor- mation systems as her minor be- cause it is something that she can apply in the workplace when she returns to Sweden. As far as aca- demics and the future, Ellbring has figured it out for herself; letting her studies slide while participating in sports has never entered her mind. "I don't see myself as only an athlete Ellbring said. "I am also a student. If you come out here for four years and don't get a degree then what was it for? While tennis is what got me here there is life af- ter tennis, and I have to prepare for it This writer can be contacted at rdowney@studentmedia. ecu. edu. The men rested many of their sprinters in order get ready for the nationals next month. Their younger run- ners traveled to Virginia to compete. Among those at the meet was freshman Frankie Green. "The guy that looked the best was Frankie Green said Head Coach Bill Carson. "He ran well and he's' learning Green placed fifth in the 400. The fact that Green placed high at the meet was made more impressive by the fact that Green had no experience running indoors' before this season. "It felt good to get fourth Green said. � Behind Green, teammajes Terry Speller, Darren Tuitt and George Chavis also placed in the 400. Speller placed seventh while Tuitt and Chavis placed 12th and 13th respectively. Also placing in the top 10 was Anthony Sherrard. Sherrard placed fifth in the 200 and earned a ninth ' place finish in the 60 meter dash. Darius Chisolm got seventh in the 200 meters. Also competing at the meet were the ECU distance ' runners. For the women, Abby Hayes got an ECAC qualifying mark in the 3,000 meter run. For the men Justin England placed fourth in the mile run with a �� time of 4:18.30. Teammate, Brian Beil placed sixth in, - the 800 meters with a time of 1:57.03. This writer can be contacted at sports@studentmedia.ecu.edu. Results from GMU College Invitational Women Demiko Picott Demiko Picott Crystal Frye Toshima Dabbs Toshima Dabbs Margaret Clayton Abby Hayes Marshari Williams 200 meters 60 meters shot put 400 meters long jump weight throw 3,000 meters 60m high hurdles Men Anthony Sherrard200 meters Anthony Sherrard60 meters Frankie Green400 meters Terry Speller400 meters Darius Chisolm200 meters James Fisher60 meter hurdles Darius Chisolm60 meters Darren Tuitt400 meters George Chavis400 meters Justin Englandmile run David Balonmile run Brian Beil800 meters J.D. 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Men's Purple Playoff Qualifiers� Chris Smith, Jason Baldwin, Mike Egan Women's Finalists�Rebecca Chlebanowski, Jenn Buker Racquetball Doubles Brent WaltersJason Wright 2-0 Jeff NovakPhil McDaniel 1-0 Louis GaliottiDerekGwaltney 1-0 Derek MasseyDaryl Rackley 1-0 Jason BaldwinChad Helton 0-1 Jenn BukerRebecca Chlebanowski 0-2 Jason MerrillJames Reeds 0-2 Co-Rec Knuckleheadz4-0 Da Freaks3-1 Extremes2-2 Baptist Student Union2-2 Easy Majors1-3 Biscuits and Gravy0-4 Spurs' Duncan has strained muscle Bowling Fraternity Gold Semi-final teams� Theta Chi A, Pi Kappa Phi A, Kappa Sigma A, Phi Kappa Tau A SAN ANTONIO (AP) � Tim Duncan is traveling with the San Antonio Spurs on their road trip despite a strained abdominal muscle, and could still keep alive his streak of never missing an NBA game. If he doesn't see action against Charlotte on Thurs- day, it would be the first time Duncan has missed a game in his three-year NBA career. The All-Star forward underwent medical tests to de- termine whether the strained abdominal muscle also was torn, but doctors detected no tear. Duncan left Monday night's game against Phoenix early in the second quarter of the Spurs' 98-89 loss. There did not appear to be any unusual contact that might have caused an injury. "He just came over and said that I needed to sub for him Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "I knew right away that something was wrong. I didn't need to ques- tion him what was wrong. I just got him out of there While the Spurs' reserves practiced Tuesday'and the rest of the team took the day off, Duncan took a mag- netic resonance imaging test. He also began his rehab, which includes workouts in a pool. The Spurs face a three-game road trip, and Duncan was listed as day-to-day. Duncan has played in 185 con- secutive regular-season games. If Duncan is sidelined, San Antonio is expected to give additional playing time to Malik Rose. David Robinson had 31 points and 18 rebounds, and Rose scored 17 points against Phoenix. "If we play the way we did last night, then we'll be in good shape Popovich said. "It'd be great to shoot a little bit better. But the effort and the defense and the execution, I'm really proud of Guard Antonio Daniels, Duncan's closest friend on the team, sprained his left wrist during Monday night's game and also is listed as day-to-day. He also will make the upcoming road trip and could play Thursday. CHECKING Open your FREE rHocrkiri�5 accm ini- todUiy! Personal Checking Unlimited check writing $25.00 Minimum opening deposit' M-F 10-7 Sat 10-4 353-3112 Overtoil's TU ttMMvytrt hafa Sxrte Dt&tiu We are currently accepting applications for seasonal employment in our Catalog Sales Department. Duties include taking customer calls, placing orders for merchandise and catalogs, and assisting customers with general product information. 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A hearing was scheduled today at the NHL office to determine how long the suspension will last and what further action, if any, will be taken against McSorley. "I apologize to Donald Brashear and all the fans who had to watch that McSorley said Monday. "I embarrassed my hockey team I got way too carried away. It was a real dumb play. "I'm still in shock at what I did. I have to come to terms with what 1 did. There's no excuse. It was so stu- pid, I can't believe I did it Brashear, who serves a similar role as McSorley for the Canucks, was diagnosed with a concussion after he fell backward, striking his head against the ice as his helmet came off. His body twitched and blood came from his nose. The forward, released Tuesday from a Vancouver hospital, came to CM Place to meet with team train- ers. He later told the Vancouver Province he didn't re- member the hit, but has seen replays. "I saw it after Brashear said of the hit. "It looked worse than it was. It looked like I was dying. I wasn't dying, but it's a concussion. There are no bones bro- ken. That was the main concern. Still, I have bad head- aches and my face is swollen The Canucks said that Brashear will be out of ac- tion at least 2-3 weeks. With only 2.7 seconds remaining Monday night, and the Canucks ahead 5-2, McSorley skated up�out of Brashear's view�and connected against Brashear's right temple. "It's disgusting, terrible, absolutely disgusting Vancouver right Wing Todd Bertuzzi said. "That does not need to be in the game of hockey. I've never seen anything like that in my life Police, who fielded numerous phone calls from upset fans, are investigating and said they will consult with the NHL. "We have a situation here where it would appear, or that it's been alleged, that there was a fairly vicious attack by one person on another said constable Afme Drennan, a spokeswoman for the Vancouver police. ' She said police have not yet interviewed Brashear or McSorley and don't know how long any investiga- tion will take. The findings will be sent to a prosecutor, who will decide whether to file charges. � i Canucks General Manager Brian Burke, once the NHL's chief disciplinarian, said the police and th�y Royal Canadian Mounted Police should stay out. "Leave this stuff on the ice; leave it to the National Hockey League Burke told Vancouver radio statfon CKNW. "We don't need the Vancouver police depart- ment or the RCMP involved in this Referee Brad Watson restored order after the'tyi sparked a melee, and declared the game over with time still on the clock. "We couldn't believe what we saw and didn't knoiv what to do Canucks left wing Brad May said. "It w�& crazy out there. I will have no respect for that guy ever again. Anybody who has ever had respect for him should lose it. � . "He's our big brother out there May said of Brashear. "He sticks up for our team, he's the toughest in the league. To get hit like that, it's just uncalled for McSorley, who received a match penalty for attempt to injure, has lasted 17 years in the league because of his ability to fight and protect his more skilled team- mates. He has been suspended at least five other tirhes in his professional career. "It's a shocker Boston captain Ray Bourque said. "I've nevej been a part of anything like that or wit- nessed anything like that. There is no way to justify it The longest suspension the NHL has ever imposed for an on-ice hit was a 21-game banishment given�to Washington's Dale Hunter for a blindside check of the New York Islanders' Pierre Turgeon after a goal in a 1993 playoff game. 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GREEK PERSONALS ALPHA OMICRON would like to thank all of our alumnae who helped us celebrate 40 years of sisterhood. ALPHA XI Delta we are looking for- ward to being your sister sorority. Love the sisters of Sigma Sigma Sigma. KEEP US on our toes, Linda Wong! Congratulations on your new office! Love the sisters of Pi Delta. THE SISTERS of Delta Zeta would like to thank Sigma Alpha Epsilon for a great social Thursday night. Lets do it again soon! OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS SUBLEASE NEW apartment at East- gate Village. 2 bedroom. 1 bath, wash- erdryer hook-ups, dishwasher. $475 month. Call 758-5022. ROOMMATE NEEDED ASAP $225 month 12 utilities, 10th St Cypress Gardens. Please call Shakira 413-6824. IF YOU have high utility bills call Ed- gar Wall at 321-2700 days or 551-0971 nights. I have 1 Br apts for rent $320 mo includes utilities, near campus. wa'nt"a�reak?i i i SERVICES O.J. FOR HIRE if ?! 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Love your sister so- rority. Pi Delta. PI KAPPA Alpha, Thanks for the so- cial Saturday- especially the BAND! Love, Alpha Delta PI. PHI KAPPA Tau, Friday's Hee-Haw so- cial was so much fun! We loved danc- ing in the Hay! Cant wait until the next social. Love, Alpha Phi PERSONALS M, ' ��Qptt.ju, ! lotv-ftontyif J RINGGOLD TOWERS Now Taking Leases for 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom & Efficiency Apartments. CALL 752-2865 LOCAL WEB design firm considering candidates for the following positions: Graphic Artist. HTML Specialist. Cont- ent Specialist. Sales Reps. WebData- base Programmers. Visit http: www.gidgit.com for details. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT 18, PT FT. $300-500wk. 746-8425. GOLDEN CORRAL Due to expanding busineso we are hiring for all positions. Company benefits- apply anytime no phone calls please. LOSE WEIGHT and make $money$!l Lose 7-29 lbs per month. Earn up to $ 1200 month. 19 years of guaranteed results! Call 757-2292 for Free Consul- tation! APPOINTMENT SETTING telenw- keters. 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NON-SMOKING, Studious female roommate wanted for mid-May. 3 bed- room. 3 bath apartment. $250 plus 13 utilities, private phone line. No pets. Call 931-9467. FOR SALE S$ NOW HIRING $$ Passion Escorts, day and evening shifts available. Must be at least 18yrs. old. No experience needed. Taking calls from 1p.m 9p.m. EXOTIC DANCERS $1000-$ 1500 weekly. Legal lap dancing. No experi- ence needed Age 18 up, all national- ities. 919-580-7084 Goldsboro. THE GREENVILLE Recreation & Parks Department is looking for umpires for the Adult SpringSummer Softball League. Pay will range from13-$20 a game. Clinics will be held to train new and experienced umpires. How- ever, a basic knowledge and under- standing of the game is necessary. The first training meeting will be held Thursday. March 9 at 7:30pm at the Elm Street Gym. Softball season will run from May thru August. For more information, please call 329-4550 af- ter 2:00pm Monday through Friday. WTaJOB? YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE. YOU'LL FIND ONE HERE IN OUR CLASSIFIEDS. NO BUSINESS like being in the know business The Card Post A citizen to citizen uncensored public address bul- letin paper creating the ultimate for- um on the subject of education in Wayne County & the World Report 356-Dublin innAs it is not a matter of 'malpractice in educationthe doc- tors being as great as the schools they come fromthe same is true of law ft lawyers. In addressing a potential flaw malpractice' in education at ECU & UNCCHthe reality of the 2 warnings for trespass' from ECU & 1 form UNCCH are of no surprise. The Card Post will continue to explore all 3 & provide information as available via re- ports each Tuesday in the Goldsboro News Argus & each Thursday in ECU'S east Carolinian As addressed the be- ginning of 99The Card Post's regu- lar Sunday reports will continue the Special Series (begun 898) address- ing the mental health suicide crisis These reports will be published each ANNOUNCEMENTS HEY STUDENTS, the Greenville Re- creation and Parks Special Population Department is currently recruiting vol- unteers for their 2000 Spring pro- grams in: Track & Field. Bowling. Swimming. Recreation Camp, Roller Skating and the 2000 Special Olymp- ics Spring Games. For more informa- tion contact Kelvin Yar'rell or Dean Foy at 329-4844 or 329-4541. HIKE AND Camp Spring Break, March 10-17 in the Smokey Mountains, NC Tenn. Cost is $150mem-$175non- mem. For more information call 328- 6387. HEY OMICRON class! Pledge Olymp- ics was a blast. Balls, paper, and "shoot the moon Hope to do it again real soon. Love the sisters of Gamma Sig- ma Sigma. SIG PI thank you for the cookout we Ttad a great time. Love the sisters of Sigma Sigma Sigma. TAU KAPPA Epsilon last Thursday's social was a blast. Thank you. lets do it again soon. Love. Alpha Phi SIGMA PI congratulates our brother Jeff Baiten on his phenomenal perfor- mance with MacBeth. Keep up the good work Jeff and we'll see you on Broadway. OTHER ACT NOW! LAST CHANCE TO RE- SERVE YOUR SPOT FOR SPRING BREAK! DISCOUNTS FOR 6 OR MORE! SOUTH PADRE, CANCUN, JAMAICA, BAHAMAS, ACAPUL- CO, FLORIDA � MARDI GRAS. REPS NEEDED TRAVEL FREE. 800- 838-8203WWW. LEISURE- TOURS. COM LEARN TO SKYDIVE CAROLINA SKY SPORTS 1-800-SKYDIVE www.carolinaskysports .com Spring Break 200i UNIVERSITY STUDENT Marshals. Students interested in serving as a Uni- versity Marshal for (he 2000 Spring Commencement may obtain an appli- cation from Room A-16 Minges. Stud- ents must be classified as a junior by the end of Fall semester 1999 and have a 3.0 GPA to be eligible. Return com- pleted application to Carol-Ann Tuck- er. Advisor. A-16 Minges by March 24th. For more information call 328- 4661. PARTY ALL NIGHT M CLOTHES OPTIONAL II Organize groups lor 2 tree trips Lowest Prices Cancun a Jamaica MTVs Spring Break Heaittiiiarters gg- x gg- BarhailDS Bahamas Partre Hornla www simisiiInstiluiirs com 1-800 426 7710 SPRING BREAK - Grad Week. $75 & up per person, www. retreatmyrtle- beach.com 1-800-645-3618. CLUE 3. A pirate might just spare you if you can pin this clue. (If you found the clue hidden on campus call 439-1875 to receive your reward. Ask for Tim) Look for the fourth and final clue in the February 29th edition of the East Carolinian. It will also be lo- cated on the Classified page under the section titled "other 1 SPRING Break Vacations! Cancun. Jamaica, Bahamas & Florida. Best pric- es guaranteed! Free parties Et cover charges! 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Sooft Bead C�oa Br Cancun & Jamaica $439 7 rigntt � Air � How � Fim food � 3" Hn ot DrtrtW spriryhreaktravel.com - Our 13th Year! 1-800-678-6386 CHOOSING A Major and a Career: This workshop is designed to help you explore your interests, values, and abil- ities to find out possible career and major choices. You will learn effec- tive tools in the greatest hunt of your life. Contact the Center for Counsel- ing and Student Development for more details at 328-6661. This workshop meets every Thursday from 3:30-5:00. WANTING TO move off campus? Learn what to look for in your new place, what your lease means and more. Attend "A Place of Your Own Thursday. Feb. 24. 7-8:30 p.m. in 242 Mendenhall or Tuesday. Feb. 29. Noon- 1:30 p.m. in 212 Mendenhall. Call 328- 6881 for more info. "NOW FOR Something Completely New" Wednesday. March 1 4pm. Men- denhall Underground. Presenter: ECU � Leadership Corps. Have you lost mat I creative drive? This workshop will help you recapture the creative spirit and ' generate new ideas for your group. Presented by the student leadership ' training group. Leadership Corps, this program will get your creative juices ' flowing! TEACH AN adult to read. Literacy Vol- unteers of America-Pitt County is hold- ing a tutor training workshop begin- ning on February 28 at 7pm. The wortc shop consists of four training sessions. The sessions will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings. Volunteers wiM learn to teach functionally illiterate adults how to read. Persons available for daytime tutoring especially need- ed. Call 363-6578 today for more in- formation or to register for the tutor training workshop. Workshop dates: . Monday. February 28. Thursday. March 2; Monday. March 6; Thursday. March 9. ECU SOM is currently taking applies- I tions for Spanish interpreters. ECU students that can speak and write Spanish fluently with morning availabil- ity. Call ECU SOM � 816-3664 and ask for Javier to schedule an appointment. DOES YOUR organization have a well site? Find out how to build a web sift" for your student organization with the help of two of ECU'S best. February 24. 4:00pm- Room 3004 GCB. V THIS YEAR A LOT OF COLLEGE SENIORS WILL BE GRADUATING INTO DEBT. Under the Army's Loan Repayment program, you could get out from under with a three-year enlistment Each year you serve on active duty reduces your indebtedness by one- third or $1,500, which- ever amount is greater, uptoa$65,0001imit The offer applies to Perkins Loans, Stafford Loans, and certain other federally insured loans, which are not in default And debt relief is just one of the many benefits you'll earn from the Army. Ask your Army Recruiter. 756-9695 ARMY. 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All Personals are subject to editing for indecent or inflammatory language as determined by the edi- tors. CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE 4 p.m. FRIDAY for the following TUESDAY'S issue 4 p.m. MONDAY for the following THURSDAY'S issue nnm I : J Where the boys ere Emily Little FH Editor With grand introduc- tion, they swagger out on the stage with a pelvic thrust that sends the women screaming and the men running for cover. They throw off their shades and rip away their velcroed pants, leaving the family jewels hidden only by a g string and the will of the gods. These guys are not Drew Carey. They're male strippers, the real thing, unashamed to bare it all before an anticipating public. The thing that makes male strippers so different from the female kind, aside from the obvious anatomical differences and the fact that they're are harder to find, is the attitude of the crowd they play to. For most of the girls, it's not so much about sex as it is about a night out with friends, doing something they could never do with their boy- friends, going out on a limb by jumping up on stage and grinding with a mostly FH Interuieu ROCKO 0) en re 03 s CO (Nl f (M �d �o re a � e re Rocko is built, tat- tooed and tanned. He works a regular job during the day and dances about three nights a week for extra cash. He performs around the Southeast and lives in Charlotte. FH: How did you start? R: I entered a contest and won. FH: Were you ner- vous the first time you worked? R: No, I was drunk. FH: What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you while working? R: I fell down and broke my ankle. FH: How does the income earned compare to other jobs? R: It's a lot more. FH: Do you enjoy doing what you're doing? R: Sometimes. FH: Does your family know what you are doing? R: Yes. FH: How do they feel about it? R: They don't like it. They got over it though. FH: Do you plan on doing this for long? R: I've been doing it for three years. I think this will be my last season. FH: Do you have any kids? R: No. FH: What is the worst type of customer? R: People who just stand there and don't give me any money. They tell me I look good but don't give me anything. FH: What does your job description Include? R: Stripping, danc- ing. In some states we can't wear G-strlngs. Some states let us dance naked. naked man and 1 slipping dollar bills into his t tiny piece of St cloth. The rules are less strict, too. Male strippers often touch the women in the audience, and many of them don't mind being touched back. Sometimes they even pick out a date from the crowd. Only with the really big shows do bouncers hold back overly eager women with wander- ing hands. Still, no one ever gets thrown out, and there's no champagne room to worry about. It's a show, pure and simple, and one worth catching for anyone who likes to look at toned naked men. calling all male strippers Almost every night of the week, lusty men can hop on over to the Silver Bullet or Pure Gold or The Body Shop or Thee Dollhouse or any other hub of naked dancing women waiting to have money stuffed down their undies. But, have you ever tried to find a male strip show? They float from town to town on the mo- mentum of word of mouth, never on a regular schedule. It's not as if we girls don't have money to spend. When the Men of Playgirl came to Club Venus last year to do a free show, well over 200 girls crammed in around the stage to watch four guys take it all off, all the while dishing money out to the bartender and stuffing it down g-strings as fast as they could whip it out of their wallets. So there is a demand. And there is money out there to be made from the industry. So why don't we have more male strippers in Greenville? The ratio at this university is ridiculously heavy on the women, so shouldn't the entertainment industry cater more to our needs? The only place you can count on seeing them at all is not even geared toward women. I like an exposed bottom as much as the next girl, and the next girl likes it a lot, judging by how much she screams when she sees one pop out from beneath rip-away jeans. Trust me. We want to see them. I'm not so naive as to think a strip club with only male dancers would go over big here. At the risk of sounding like an extreme female chauvinist, I will say that women tend to have other things to do than go to a bar and watch nude men dance during the week. Most men probably have other things to do as well, they just don't. What I'm asking for is a weekly showing. Every Friday or Saturday, or both, give us a stage for the men. After all, there are three strip clubs in this area, open almost every night of the week. The least you can do is give us one stage from one club one night. Is that really so hard? The boys got to go see women dance. We girls undertook a grueling search for male dancers to gawk at. It's a tragedy, really, for all parties involved. We want to see naked men. Give us naked men. Fortunately, this Friday night the Silver Bullet is apparently putting forth an effort to meet our needs by having their own male strip show. It's a start. It's a little happiness in this world of fully-clothed people. I, for one, am glad to know that someone is thinking of us by giving us naked men. I - just wish they'd think of us more often. This writer can be contacted at fountainhead@studentmedia.ecu.edu. Patrick J. Holmes McMahon Melyssa Asia Carerre Ojeda Emily D. Oiggler Richardson Melissa A. Waves Massey E Palrirk insists me run this quote. Blame him. "Take back the weed, take back the cocaine baby. "Take bark the pills, take back the whiskey, too. Don't need it now. your lone in.is .ill I hi.is .liter. I'll make it now. I c .in get off on you -taken from .i lime song by the1 immortals, Willie Nelson .mil Lilaylon Jennings aboue: mc the wniiKi clockwise boys enjo Rauen ligr era; nothi leather, (i Richardso "Di old and i two year She has i daughter with her. aboue: money belt; pay the woman, already. clockwise from right: the boys enjoy themselues; Rauen lights up the cam- era; nothing beats black leather, (photos by Emily Richardson) A night a6 thiSuHtt Patrick McMahon Entertainment Editor We're off to see some strippers, some wonderful g- strings and bras, fa-la-tee- da, dee-tee-da-do-bee, oh what wonderful things she does! Just as little Dorothy went off to see the Wizard, my co-workers and 1 ven- tured out to The Silver Bullet last Thursday night to find out just what kinds of things these "ladies of the night" could do. Let me just start out by saying that I love my job in every way humanly possible. I get promo CDs from record labels to listen to, I get press access to live events and I get assigned stories like this one. Not too shabby. In the beginning, I thought that this would be the greatest assignment of them all, better than any- thing I had previously done. Well, I was right and I was wrong at the same time. I think I enjoyed myself, but I'm not sure. There were too many things that happened that night that brought our whole experience down. But I'll try to recall the events in the best possible way so that you can experience (or not experience) what I did. Our night started out innocently enough with sports editor Stephen Schramm and staff writer Robert Schwartz arriving on time and geared up ready to go. We loaded into my black limo, er, Corolla, and made the trip out to the boondocks to find this place. It is literally way out in the middle of nowhere between Farmville and Greenville off Highway 13, a.k.a. Dickinson Avenue. Anyone that has ever been to Garry's Skin Gra-fix knows just how far out the Bullet is. Just down the road we see it. From the parking lot the building looks like nothing more than a small two-story barn. From the inside, however, you realize that there is much, much more space. We get out of the car and walk in to pay the cover charge. Eight dollars?! Are you frickin' kidding me? OK, OK, I'll pay it. My editor would kill me if I didn't write this story anyway. Immediately upon entering we are greeted with heavy smoke and a heavy woman asking us if we are interested in getting a lap dance. "Hey there, sugar. You want a little dance from me, baby?" Urn, no thanks Ms. Gigantor. We just got here and are trying to scope out the place. see Bullet, pg. 6 FH Interuiew: DIXIE "Dixie" is 22 years old and has completed two years of college study. She has a two-year-old daughter, who travels with her. FH: How did you start dancing? Dixie: I was 18 and needed money for school and I saw an ad in the paper so I just went out there and applied. The owners were looking for new, young dancers and I fit the bill so they gave me the job. FH: Were you nervous the first time you worked? Dixie: Oh, hell yeah. The guys kinda freaked me out at first but I had faith in the bouncers. They really helped me through it. The other dancers were great, too. They told me some things I could do and 1 really calmed down a lot. I'm a natural performer so once I got on stage it was nothing. FH: Why did you choose this profession? Dixie: The money. I can make $600 dollars a night at some of the more popular clubs and $200 at some of the others. It's crazy how much money there is. Once, these two guys just got into a money throwing fight, seeing who would put the most money down. Next thing I know there is $4,000 just laying there. The dancing doesn't make me feel dirty at all. I enjoy it. FH: What is the most embarrassing thing to ever happen to you when you worked? Dixie: Oh my God, I was giving this one See OiHie, Pg. 6 re CD CO CM 'jf (M n re u �C C re �� c 3 e Things to do in Greenville when you're sober Massage and Bodywork Therapy Emily Little Fountainhead Editor This morning your alarm never went off so you got to work late and your boss ripped you a new one, but not before you discov- ered your cat has the kitty flu and you accidentally got signed up to work an extra shift at your other job, during the only remaining time you had to study for the huge test you have tomorrow in the same class where you have two more days to write a 12-page term paper on a subject you me talk about that in the paper. I'm talking about massage therapy, and not the kind where your significant other crushes your collar bone and rips out chunks of skin with ice-pick sharp fingernails. This is the real thing� professional, certified and trained to make you forget about all that stuff from this morning. Last week, I sacrificed some invalu- able time to see what a massage was like so I could come back and tell lay down, pulling the blanket over me so none of my girlie parts showed. Mia was doing the same down the hall in Mark's office. Mia, however, doesn't have nudity issues. She's European. The whole thing is very profes- sional. Despite my nudity issues, I never felt uncomfort- able for a minute. Shelly (clockuiise from left): Ves, Mark's help; Shelly's hands j. Richardson) m Oi haven't had time to re- q search. Know what you need? Eight fingers and two � thumbs covered with � scented lotion, rubbing up m your spine and down your " legs, yanking your shoulders down from your ears and 13 back next to your arms where they belong. You - need birds chirping in the nj air and water running and pan flutes in a warm room C where you lay naked on a 'J5 table. No, not the doctor's g office. That would be a cold 3 room. And not that other � place, either. They won't let that is my bra; Mia passed out with on my exposed back, (photos by Emily you. I took my friend Mia for a second opinion be- cause she had been through a really rough day. Now don't you wish you were my friend too? Mark Fulcher and Shelly Wynn, owners of Human Nature and Heav- enly Hands, respectively, were waiting for us in their shared office off Cromwell Drive. We filled out some medical forms and detailed the source of our many aches and pains�you know, stuff like the time you decided it would be funny to headbang to "You Shook Me All Night Long" at the Melissa Etheridge concert and your head never quite settled back into its proper place after you gave yourself whip- lash; kind of like that Barbie doll whose neck you broke that time you brushed her hair too hard. In fact, you should bring Barbie along if you go. If they can help you, maybe they can help her get her spinal cord back. Mas- sage really does have some great health benefits, after all. Doctors recommend Shelly and Mark to patients all the time. I stripped down to my skivvies alone in Shelly's massage room while she waited outside. By skivvies I mean my bottom only, because I have nudity issues and feel uncomfortable without that stretch of cloth that serves no distinguish- ably important purpose. I climbed onto the table and and the heater on and the lotion and the smell of a fresh spring rain in the air, not to mention the hands working the kinks out of your overly-stressed body, you'll probably drop into that higher state of being where your two jobs and upcoming term paper no longer have any meaning. When you go to get a massage, have your home- work done and get someone to pick you up when it's over. On the way home I almost ran a stoplight because I was so relaxed it didn't occur to me that it was there. Mia was so relaxed she looked like a Jamaican guitar player. Doing homework is a major bummer when you're this calm, so plan to take a bubble never exposed or touched any objectionable part of my body. In fact, licensed massage therapists follow a strict code of ethics. You never have to worry as long as you go to a trained therapist. Personally, I was too busy lowering my shoulders and collapsing into a pile of useless mush on the table to be concerned about anything. That is, until the photographer set off a flash in my face. If you go to get a massage, I suggest you do not bring your resident photo editor. She was a major buzzkill, especially when I was on my stomach and she stuck her head under the table to make faces at me. You can talk or not talk, close your eyes or leave them open. But with the nature tunes on the stereo bath or go straight to bed. Take some friends and . spend some time forgetting about all that crap you have to do. It will make it easier to go back to work after you've had that hour to have someone else remove the physical signs of stress. Half- hour sessions are $30, hour sessions are $50 and an hour-and-a-half costs $75. It's so much more worth it than spending the same amount on that hoochie- momma tank top you've been saving up for to wear the next night you get drunk, go downtown and indulge in that sickening smoke smell. Don't get drunk this weekend�get relaxed. For more informa- tion, call Human Nature at 215-0405 or Heavenly Hands at 413-0802. This writer can be contacted at fountainhead@studentmedia.ecu.edu. he a air, ds if if, o i i o g- get me- ;one ajor er this o rgo tto ake and 3Ut do. ?o B e ialf- xir 5. il the east Carolinian Housing Guide V March 22, 2000 v.edu. A guide to ffTraWcJ off-campus hotisl 91-and Fenville I � 2000 HOUSING GUIDE The East Carolinian Watch for these things when renting ERIC A. FARRIS STUDENT LEGAL LEARNING CENTER UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI Looking for an apartment? You might want to start now and there are things you should know. Many students start hunting for apartments for the fall as early as spring break. In addition to luxuries like swimming pools, dishwash- ers and microwaves there are other matters you should consider before signing a lease. Check the apartment's construction, appliances, electrical outlets, lighting, window and door locks, and the general cleanliness and parking. All these things should be considered in addition to the general reputation of the landlord for making repairs in a timely manner and for re- turning security deposits at the end of the lease. Once you decide on an apartment, you should care- fully review the lease. If you do not understand a provision or do not agree with it, have someone explain it or advise you how to rewrite it in terms agreeable to you and the landlord. If the landlord makes promises regarding repairs that will be made before you move in or shortly thereafter. get those promises in writing, along with a date they will be completed. If you have roommates, everybody should sign the lease. Remember that the lease is a binding contract. If the term of the lease is for one year, you are bound to its terms for one year. Choose your roommates carefully. You could be paying their rent if they decide to move out. Every roommate signing the lease is legally obligated for the full amount of the rent if another roommate fails to pay. Roommates should have a written agreement with each other, stating who pays what. If a utility is billed in your name, you are respon- sible for the entire bill and must ask for reimbursement from your roommates. Can you afford it? It is highly advisable to check your budget before signing the lease. If you have problems, there are specific laws andor ordinances that may provide help for you. 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EASTBROOK 4 VILLAGE GREEN 204 Eastbrook Dr Greenville, NC 27858 Phone: 252-752-5100 (Off Greenville Blvd behind Pizza Inn) WE'RE NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2000H! The East Carolinian 2000 HOUSING GUIDE Get neighbors to reduce the noise CORA JORDAN It's 2 in the morning. You're lying in bed trying to sleep because you have a big meeting tomorrow morning. You feel a pounding sensa- tion in your head. At first, you think it's a headache. But then you re- alize that it's music blasting from your neighbor's stereo, rattling your windows. Before you pound on the neighbor's door and yell something you'll regret, try some more constructive al- ternatives. 1. TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBOR Your first step is to talk to your neighbor and try to re- solve your differences in per- son. It's hard to believe, but sometimes neighbors are not aware that they are causing a disturbance. Even if you're ready to punch somebody out, try a little sugar instead. 2. GET A COPY OF YOUR LOCAL ORDINANCE Your next step is to get a copy of your local noise laws. Most cities and counties have ordinances that control the times, types and loudness of noise. You can look up your lo- cal ordinance at city hall or the public library. Make at two copies, one for you and one for your neighbor. 3. WARN YOUR NEIGHBOR IN WRITING If things don't improve, ask your neighbor again � this time in writing�to quiet down. Don't make threats, but state that if the situation doesn't improve you'll be forced to notify the authori- ties. Enclose a copy of the noise ordinance. Keep a copy of your letter; you'll need it if, as a last resort, you later sue your neighbor. 4. SUGGEST MEDIATION Most cities offer free or low-cost mediation services, which means they provide an impartial mediator who will sit down with you and your neighbor and try to help you resolve your differences. lust call the mediation ser- vice; someone there will con- tact the neighbor and suggest mediation. (These people are very good at convincing oth- ers to give it a chance.) 5. CALL THE POLICE If you have done all of the above and your neighbor has responded by turning up the volume, call the police (or the Animal Control officer if the problem is a barking dog). Try to get the police to come while the noise is occurring. Of course, you can call the police on a noisy neighbor the first time the music gets too loud for your taste. But the police will be more sympa- thetic to your situation if they see you have tried to solve the problem on your own. 6. SUE FOR NUISANCE If all else fails, you can get your neighbor's attention� arid maybe some money�by suing in small claims court. 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You will need to show the following: �There is excessive and disturbing noise. �Your enjoyment of your property is diminished. �You have asked the per- son to stop the noise (your let- ter should be enough to prove this). To prove your case, you can use police reports, wit- nesses, recordings, your own testimony and the testimony of neighbors or others. if you're in an apartment, noisy neighbors are always bad news. But when you share walls with the insensitive neighbor, the problem is es- pecially vexing. The good news for renters is that, in ad- dition to all your other op- tions, you have built-in allies in the battle to keep your apartment livable: your lease or rental agreement and your landlord. Standard leases and rental agreements contain clauses that entitle you to "quiet en- joyment" of your home. A neighbor who is blasting the stereo in an unreasonable manner is probably violating the lease or rental agreement and can be evicted. If you warn your neighbor about the noise in writing, in your letter, tell the neighbor that the next complaint will be to the landlord or neigh- borhood association if the noise continues. If warning your neighbor doesn't work, go to your land- lord. Most tenants don't like to complain to the landlord or manager about unreasonable noise. But other neighbors are probably bothered by the noise too. Get together with them and complain to the landlord as a group. It's easier and you might get faster results. Most landlords don't want argu- ments between tenants. Your landlord will probably tell the noisy tenant to pipe down or face eviction. �1994 Nolo Press KESWICK APARTMENTS Amenities � Stepsming kitchens with frost free refrigerator, continous clean range, dish washer, disposal � Washerdryer hookups � Private balcony or patio, with outdoor storage � Carpeting, miniblinds and vertical blinds � Wood-burning fireplace with mantel Facilities � Energy saving heat pump � Ceiling fans � Walk-in closets � On site laundry facilities � 24 hour emergency maintenance � On site management � ADA Compliant Apartments available � Pets welcome � Clubhouse with swimming pool � Lighted tennis court � Sand Volleyball court � Children's playground � Fuhy equipped Fitness Center 1510 Bridle Circle Greenville, NC 27834 Telephone: 252-355-2198 Fax: 252-355-4973 www.rent.netdirect1ieswick I 2000 HOUSING GUIDE The East Carolinian When a landlord can enter your property NOLO PRESS EDITORS Here are answers to fre- quently asked questions on a landlord's right to entry. . Does my landlord have the right to enter my apartment whenever he or she wants? It depends on the state. In all states, a landlord or man- ager may enter rented pre- mises while the tenant is liv- ing there without advance notice in the case of emer- gency, such as a fire or serious water leak. And, of course, a landlord may enter when a tenant gives permission. Beyond that, laws in many states guarantee tenants reasonable privacy rights against intrusions. 2. What are examples of situ- ations when a landlord may enter, but only after givingthe tenant reasonable notice? Typically, a landlord has the right to enter rented pre- mises after giving tenants rea- sonable notice in order to make needed repairs (or as- sess the need for them) and to show the property to prospec- tive new tenants or purchas- ers. In addition, a landlord may enter rented premises in instances when the tenant moves out without notifying the landlord or by court order. A landlord may not enter just to check up on the tenant. 3. Assuming it is not an emer- gency, but the landlord has a valid reason to enter�for ex- ample, to make repairs � what kind of notice is re- quired? States typically require landlords to provide a specific amount of notice (usually 24 hours) before entering. In some states, landlords must provide a reasonable amount of notice, legally pre- sumed to be 24 hours. Land- Planning an activity on campus? Plan on listing it here- the only campus-wide calendar of events. a web-based service of the ECU Student Media lords can usually enter on shorter notice if it is imprac- ticable to provide the re- quired amount of notice. 4. May a landlord enter a rental unit any time of day, as long as he's given the re- quired amount of notice? No. In most instances � except emergencies, aban- donment and invitation by tenant � states allow a landlord to enter only at rea- sonable times, without set- ting specific hours and days. Some states require that land- lords may enter only during normal business hours. 5. What are the landlords options if a tenant refuses to allow entry even when a landlord has given adequate notice and has a valid reason to enter? A landlord should not force entry except when there is a true emergency, such as a fire or gas leak. However, if a tenant is repeatedly un- reasonable in denying the landlord access, the landlord can legally enter anyway, dur- ing reasonable times, pro- vided he does so in a peace- ful manner. However, in no case should the landlord en- ter if the tenant is present and saying "stay out If a landlord has a serious conflict over access with an otherwise satisfactory tenant, a sensible first step is to meet with the tenant to see if the problem can be resolved. If these attempts at com- promise don't work, a land- lord can usually evict the tenant for violating the lease or rental agreement, assum- ing it contains an appropriate right-of-entry provision. 6.What should a tenant do if a landlord repeatedly vio- lates her privacy rights by en- tering the rental unit with no good reason andor advance notice? As a first step, the tenant will usually first meet with the landlord to ask for assurance that this conduct won't be re- peated. If this doesn't work, the tenant (depending on the state) may be able to sim- ply move out, claiming that the landlord's repeated viola- tion of her privacy amounts to a "constructive eviction Finally, if the landlord's con- duct seriously interferes with the tenant's peace of mind, the tenant may have grounds for a successful law- suit, asking for damages. Typically, a tenant will file suit in small claims court without a lawyer. For details on small claims court proce- dures, see Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court (Na- tional or California Edition), by Ralph Warner (Nolo Press). 7. How can I find out the spe- cific laws on privacy in my state? Find your state's statutes at the public library. If possible, look for the larger annotated version which will also contain brief notes as to key court deci- sions. Look in the index un- der Landlord-Tenant and then for the subheading Pri- vacy. You may also be able to get information from a local apartment association or tenants' rights group. Your state Attorney General's Office or Con- sumer Protection Agency can also provide advice. �1995 Nolo Press '� a roperty (onogoment Apartments S Rental Houses 'SSSSSSSSS WESLEY commons SOUTH IW) 758-IV21 - FAX (W) 757-722 Office Hrs Mon -Thurs -10 to 5 Fit-10-5:30 DON'T BE LEFT 'outin ygmM i THE COLD Come in and take advantage of this SPECIAL: 12 off security deposit through March 31,2000! NOT GOOD WITH ANY OTHER OFFER! OneTwo Bedroom Units Just minutes from downtown and campus 1 bath Free water and sewer Central heat & air in 2 bdrms Refrigeratorstove Washerdryer hook ups Mini-blinds Deadbolt locks and hall closets 1st floor patio with fence 2nd floor front or back patio Onsite laundry facility & management On ECU bus route 24 hr. emergency maintenance The East Carolinian 2000 HOUSING GUIDE Work on being a caring roommate A successful relationship with your roommate begins with you. Having a good roommate is often as easy as simply being a good room- mate. Perhaps the best advice ever given to roommates can be summed up in just one word: communicate. Share your feelings, your habits, your attitudes, your ideas, your moods, and your back- grounds. Remember that living in close quarters with a person you do not yet know is some- what frightening and in some cases very challenging. You are presented with the opportunity to build a rela- tionship based on mutual re- spect, appreciation for indi- vidual differences, and the commitment to discuss the day-to-day issues and prob- lems that arise in any rela- tionship. There is no such thing as a "perfect roommate" or a roommate who is a carbon copy of you. Roommates are always different in some ways. Celebrate those differences, and don't forget that you don't have to be best friends in or- der to be successful room- mates. In order to reduce poten- tial friction and unexpected (and disappointing) sur- prises, sit down with your roommate(s) during your first several days together and dis- cuss some of he following is- sues: �Your family. � How you'd like to arrange the room. �Your hometown. � What property you're willing to share. � Your high school activities. � Your normal study habits. � How much sleep you need. � How neatclean you'd like the room to be. � Considerations when guests visit the room. � Times when guests are not preferred. � Your weekend activity pref- erences. �Your interests and activities. If ever you feel yourself in an unacceptable position of not being able to study, sleep or get along with your room- mate or others, let a residence hall staff member know im- mediately. If you live off cam- pus, contact the Counseling Center for suggestions on how to deal with the problem. A successful relationship sometimes just hinges on us- ing your head and not plac- ing temptation in the way. Here are some other tips: � Always lock your residence hall room door when you are out of your room or sleeping. � Keep all small items of value out of sight. �Engrave your social security number on all personal be- longings. � Do not lend your room key to anyone! � Do not prop open exterior residence hall doors. Be a good neighbor As members of a community, we all have responsibilities to our neighbors. It is important to foster good relations with one another in order to maintain and enhance the quality of life and safety of the neighborhoods we share. To be a good neighbor, keep the following in mind: � While you may view your residency as temporary, be con- siderate of the fact that many of your neighbors have cho- sen their homes as their primary residence. � As a courtesy, you should notify your neighbors if you plan to have a party. Give them your phone number and ask them to contact you first if there are any problems dur- ing the party. � If you have a party, remember that the Greenville and the surrounding areas have strict regulations regarding noise levels and the consumption of alcohol, it is your re- sponsibility to be familiar and comply with these regula- tions. � If you have a yard and porch take care of them. � Be considerate of your parking habits - do not take up two spaces with one car. � Report any suspicious behavior to the police. Watch and listen for unusual things such as loud noises or strange people loitering around. � Consider involving yourself in neighborhood events such as meetings, crime watch prevention groups or commu- nity service. ?IW,w Roses are red Violets are blue We love TarRiver Estates'and so will you! Our 1 &� 2 bedrooms will take your breath away, Stop by and see themthis could be your special day! J The 3 bedroom floor plans are better than diamonds and gold, Dazzling, special apartments can be yours to have and to hold. fjj We want to be yours truly because love is in the air, Jjjjfe P Our NO DEPOSIT special will show you how much we care! 80 E 1st St - Mobile Unit Sreenville, NC 27858 d(2S2) 752-4225 -0 I 2000 HOUSING GUIDE The East Carolinian How to Beat Bui MARCIE GEFFNER Few problems in apart- ment living are as miserable as an infestation of insects or rodents. Fortunately, there are actions that tenants and own - ers can take to eliminate nasty intruders that may make an unwanted appearance. The most common bug problem in the United States is the German Cockroach. Second on the list of likely in- truders is the Argentine Ant, and rounding out the top three is the rodent (e.g mice and rat) category. Tactics for getting rid of pests vary depending on the type of intruder that needs to be wiped out. Cockroaches generally are the most diffi- cult problem. "Some apartments just have cockroaches in all the units. They're in the walls. They're in the cracks and crevices. They go from unit to unit due to common plumb- ing and common access points says Michael Lawton, vice president of sales and marketing for Western Exter- minator in Irvine, California, and a certified etymologist. The cockroaches produce miniature egg capsules con- taining tiny transparent roaches. The capsules are in- conspicuous. Consequently, you may be taking cock- roaches with you even when you believe you're leaving them behind. Lawton says roach motels are a good first step in elimi- nating cockroaches because they'll reveal where the cock- roaches are living in the building. Cockroach baits and Boric Acid dust also work well if they're strategically placed in the building. Ants usually enter an apartment unit because they've located a food source. Then they recruit an army of worker ants from the colony and establish a trail from their home to yours. To eliminate this problem follow the trail back to the nest and aim an insecticide spray at the ants. Mice and rats generally enter buildings through openings too small to attract much human notice. "Mice and rats get in underneath front and side doors, through pipes through vents that aren't screened. Make sure all the vents are covered and the pipes are sealed or caulked suggests Lawton. If amateur remedies aren't up to the task of eliminating a pest problem, it's best to call a professional exterminator. That's usually arranged by the building owner or manager, npt the individual tenant. Many apartment buildings are serviced routinely under a standing contract. Eliminating insects and rodents isn't optional for building owners because these types of problems present serious health haz- ards for residents. Tenants who don't get any action should contact the local health department for help. Apartment-hunters should look for a well-main- tained building because that's the first line of defense. Also, ask the manager whether the building is regularly serviced by a pest control company. For info go to rent.net � 1999 Follow These Rules to Get Along MARCIE GEFFNER Most tenants want to be on good terms with the people who own and manage the apartment building they call home. Hav- ing a good relationship with the landlord means your needs, concerns and legitimate complaints will be met with all due attention and action. A successful landlord-tenant relationship starts with com- munication, goodwill and respect on both sides. Beyond that, here are some tips and suggestions: 1. Pay your rent on time. This point may seem self-evident, but managers say some tenants don't seem to understand the connection between on-time rent payments and the owner's ability to manage the property. 2. Be patient about non-emergency repairs. Give your land- lord some slack in getting things fixed, especially if parts are needed to complete the repairs. 3. Get permission for do-it-yourself repairs. Making minor repa.rs on your own may seem helpful, but some managers frown on these efforts. 4. Be a considerate neighbor. Residents who interfere with their neighbors' quiet enjoyment create trouble and aggrava- tion for the manager. 5. Read your lease agreement. A signed lease agreement isn't just a piece a paper. It's actually a legal document, agreed- upon rent for the entire 12 months, even if you decide to move out of the apartment during that time. Both the landlord and the tenant are bound to the terms and conditions of the lease agreement. For further information, go to rent.net. � 1999 KINGSTON RENTALS 300Z Kingston Circle � Greenville, NC Z7S5S � Z5Z)75-7575 Kingston Garden Unit two bedroomtwo bath townhouse Kingston Condo Style Unit two bedroomtwo 6- VI Path (reverse) Rarkview (reverse) two bedroomtwo bath Free Water & Sewer Free Basic Cable Central Air Mini-Blinds Bus Service Ice Makers Pishwashers Equally Sized Rooms Free Water & Sewer Mini-Blinds Bus Service Ice Makers Pishwashers Equally Sized Rooms Free Basic Cable Bonus Half-Bath For Guest Central Air Bedrooms Located Upstairs Free Water & Sewer Washer & Pryer Connections Private Balcony Central Air Mini-Blinds us service Garbage Pisposals Ice Makers Pishwashers Equally Sized Rooms hu Basic Cable ' Thte East Carolinian 2000 HOUSING GUIDb How to avoid costly roommate problems MAUREEN GERRITY WHEELER UNIVERSITY OE MISSOURI It's one thing to have your landlord turn out to be a creep or crook. The damage is much harder to forsee and can be worse economically and psychologically when a former friend betrays you. About one-third of land- lord tenant cases involve a roommate who � for what- ever reason � decides to move out of rental housing before the lease is over. PRIMARY LEASE LIABILITY Each individual who signs the lease (which is an express enforceable contact) is liable not only for his "share but for the entire rent, should other signers default. Trans- lated into dollars, you are ob- ligating yourself for $400 per month if you sign for that amount of rent, even if threes other parties sign the same lease. You are promising that any or all whcjsjgn will pay. CONTRACT AMONG ROOMMATES Using the same example, when four persons sign, they are acknowledging the con- tract between and among themselves to contribute their share: $100 per month. The promise to share the rental obligations is also a legally enforceable contract. Promises among room- mates do not have to be in writing to be enforceable in a court of law. RELATIONSHIP OF THE TWO CONTRACTS Definite promises, bar- gained for, understood and given in exchange for some- thing (for instance, housing or the like promise of another roommate) are the heals of any contract. The landlord in my example can rely on the promises of four people or any one of them. The room- mates rely upon each other. If rent from one party is late, for example, the entire amount will ordinarily be considered late. If a fee is charged, it will be assessed against all parties. It is the obligation of the roommates, based on their promises to each other, to see that the appropriate indi- vidual is held responsible. Likewise, if one person causes damage, the deduction will be withheld from all. The former roommates need to decide who among them should suf- fer the consequences. MYTH OF MITIGATION An obligation to pay $400 a month is also an obligation to pay $4800 per year. Most leases include a clause hold- ing the tenant responsible for the landlord's legal fees in the event of the breach of con- tract. This being the case, the four prospective roommates who are focused on coming up with $100 per month should also realize that each is exposing himself to at least $5000 of legal liability. MYTH OF LEASE BREAKING Anyone who suddenly pre- sents the theory that his apartment was "UN inhabit- able" after getting into prob- A PLACE OF YOUR OWN" a program for students wishing to move off-campus Attend one session and learn about leases, tenantlandlord responsibilitiescity ordinances and much more. Monday, Feb. 215-6p.m.Rm. 14 Mendenhall Thursday, Feb. 247-8p.m.Rm.242 Mendenhall Tuesday, Feb. 29noon- 1p.m.Rm. 212 Mendenhall Tuesday, March 75-6p.m.Rm. 212 Mendenhall Wednesday, March 87-8p.m.Rm. 248 Mendenhall ! Call Adult and Commuter Student Services at 328-6881 for more information. lems paying rent has a huge creditability problem. Cer- tainly when the residence is not up to the city's housing code � and cannot or is not brought up to these standards in a reasonable time � the "implied warranty of habit- ability" is broken. If the place is destroyed by fire or a tornado blows the roof off, the lease can be con- sidered broken. The law and standard lease clauses give the landlord the option to re- pair. Finally, minor breaches by the landlord are remedied with rent abatement (de- crease) rather than voiding the entire lease. CONSEQUENCES OF SKIPPING ON ROOMMATES If you cop out, the landlord will probably not initially fo- cus on getting the rent from you. Your former roommates will be stuck with the bill. Your obligation doesn't end be- cause you're not living there. The abandoned room- mates relied on your promise to share rent when they signed the lease. You are therefore li- able to them for any damage they suffer due to your broken promise. SUBLETTING OPTION The individual who breaches the obligation to his fellow roommates�whether for good or nasty reasons- must make every effort to lower their damages. They, however, are under no legal obligation to accept just any new roommate. The landlord usually has reserved the right to approve of any new tenant and can be expected to charge a fee. Often it is futile to search for a substitute roommate, at least until a new semester is about to begin. SOLUTIONS The only realistic solution to a roommate dispute is to negotiate a settlement. Me- diation is an excellent re- source but the only sure ap- proach is prevention. If you are looking forward to your first experience rent- ing off-campus housing, please keep these facts in mind. Selection of room- mates is as important as checking out the landlord or landlady's reputation. The skipper is often out-of-state or a dead-beat and there's not much the law can do. 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I remember the songs "Scenario" and "Buggin' Out" coming over the speakers in my friend's mom's car, dancing in my seat, then being reminded by the people in the car next to me that I am very, very white. With this new "greatest hits" disc, all five Tribe CD's are represented. I can sit back and listen to all my favorite joints in the comfort (not to mention privacy) of my own home. Yeah, boyeeee! Derailers "Full Western Dress" Yeeeeee-haaaa For the past few years, country music has been pretty crappy. In the wake of such artists as Bryan White, Shania Twain and Toby Keith, country music has been losing its identity and being played on the Top 40 stations, right in the middle of Korn and Mandy Moore. Thank God for the Derailers, who on their new disc prove that true honky-tonk music is alive and well in the hearts of some people. Check out the video for "The Right Place which proves that not even CMT can deny the appeal of an actual country song. Snapcase "Designs for Automation" If you're into hardcore punk music such as Avail, Youth of Today and such, then you may be missing out on a similar (and argu- ably) better band. Snapcase is the product of Victory Records and their last album "Lookinglass Self" should be present in every hardcore fan's collection. This new disc continues where the latter left off, spewing out enough punk riffs and back beats to make even the most timid person break out their black magic marker and don an "X" on their hands. Oasis and perhaps Pulp started up years and years ago, everything to come out of Her Majesty's Island has been way below par. Steps is no exception. This quintet gives itself Spice-Girlish nicknames, spends about five minutes on lyrics per song, and even covers the BeeGees. This is British bubble gum pop at its finest, which is to say that it is terrible. I'd rather watch the Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync and Miss Spears talk about dogs for two hours before I'd listen to this CD again. I gotta hand it to Britain, though. Whenever a band er group like this forms and gains popularity, the Queen just sends them over here. Pretty slick, Queenie. Steps "Step One" Ever since the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Blur, Tills writer can be contacted at rkennemun9studentmedia.ecu.edu. Peasants Great Guiness toast to seek 01 ECU girls Pla: looking for girls of Conference USA. Any female ECU student, 18 or older, may end up with a spread in the magazine's October issue. Those Interested should send photos of them- selves in a two-piece swimsuit and a head shot, along with a copy of a university ID and a driver's license to Playboy Magazine, Women of Conference USA, 680 North Lake Shore Dr Chicago, HI 60611 or e- mail them to photo@playboy.com. Sometime in the next few months a photo team will visit campus to interview candidates they like. Check future TECs for more information. o c 3 3 S- n DJ a n o- rsj S CS CD ua o Baring it all for art re Q S s fM a 01 �a re 0) c c 're Robbie Schwartz Senior Writer When freshman art students first enter Studio 201 or 203, they don't know what to expect. A high wall stands in front of the door, preventing casual observers from looking inside the studio. On the other side of this wall is an introduction to the simplicity, grace and artistic possibilities inherent in the nude human body. Nude modeling is used to teach the basics of figure drawing and portrait draw- ing in beginning and advanced classes in the art department. For most people, modeling nude is not an option. For a few, it is not as difficult as imagined. "The first time that I did it, I didn't really experi- ence any apprehension said one male model, who wished to remain anony- mous. "I had taken a class like that before. It involves a professional attitude. You just don't let yourself get hung up on it Sitting, standing or reclining in front of a group of peers naked, the models must do something to pass the time. "I usually think about what I have to get done that day for school and other- wise the male model said. "Sometimes 1 recite music lyrics in my head or just do some thinking in general. I've even fallen asleep a couple of times Art students must act in a mature manner and show respect for the model to get A look into figure drawing class BULLET from page 3 "All right muffin-boy, you just let me know whenever you are ready and I'll come running More like if you come over here again I'm running out of this place. The dancer on stage was pretty cute and actually had some skills, dancing- wise. Her name, I came to find out, was Dakota. She was pretty cute, although she had one of those big poofy hairstyles that brought to mind the '80s hair band Warrant. She also had a couple of tattoos that looked pretty good on her back. Even though she could dance really well she did this annoying walking thing that got on my nerves. She would take two steps, then rock back and forth and her back leg would then take two more and repeat. If this was supposed to be sexy then I'm Buddy Hackett. The next stripper made everybody's jaws drop. Raven, the epitome of natural (yeah, they were real) beauty came out to some good ol' Van Halen and ripped the place up Literally, in a matter of seconds, Raven earned about $30, and the money kept pouring in. Hell, if I had a set of breasts I would shake them too for that kind of money. In minutes, her garter was filled with money. This woman was bottom- line the best performer out there. She was simply outstanding. In all, the dancers were pretty with one or two exceptions, but each one did the job they were paid to do. The crowd was pretty laid back with no one yelling out to the dancers and being rude. The barkeep was really nice and the bouncers were cool as long as you were. If you're looking for the king of all strip bars, go to the Thee Dollhouse in Raleigh. If you're looking for the king's illegitimate brother tied up in a castle's dungeon, then go to The Silver Bullet. It's not that the women there are ugly, it's just the one or two ugly ones that take away from the group. They're the ones with hail damage on their legs and waists who look like they got into a barbed-wire death match and lost. If you like that sort of thing, be my guest. If not, then I'll see you at Thee Dollhouse. This writer can be contacted at pmcmalHm@studentmedhi.ecu.edu. their work done. Nudity becomes a matter of course, and soon both the class and model are able to work together comfortably. "Often the teacher is walking around and talking to you about your work said art major Alissa Johnston. "You are con- stantly working, so you really don't sit there and think about it "There is an initial shock that first time you sit down said Elizabeth Browning, another art major. "But you realize that you are there to do work, and from that point on it is just like it's a part of your job. It's all about being professional and not acting like a child The final product often shows both the beauty that lies on the outside as well as on the inside. Art majors agree that these classes teach students the apprecia- tion and professionalism involved in the creative process of art. "We've all seen a naked person before said art major Sue Smith. "Seeing the human body this way is inspiration These models receive pay checks from money set aside in a self-help budget designed to help students financially. They are paid $6.75 an hour for portrait modeling, and $7.75 for full- body modeling. There are some restric- tions. The model must be a full-time, dependable ECU student who is able to meet classes as scheduled. The student may work a maxi- mum of 20 hours per week, but cannot be receiving other work-study funding. To receive more infor- mation about becoming a model, please contact Michael Voors in Room 215- A of the Jenkins Building, or call at 328-1304. This writer can be contacted at rschwartz@studentmedia.ecu.edu. from page 3 woman a lap dance and she just went nyts. The club had a separate area for lap - dances so I took her back there and as soon as I started to dance her hands were all over me. I told her "no touching" but she wouldn't listen. I finally had to stop the dance because of some of the things this woman was loing. FH: Does your family know what yoj are doing? Dixie: Yt ah, they know, but they realize I'm an adult and can do what I feel is right for myself. They don't like it much but hey, what can they do, you know? FH: Do you plan on doing this for long? Dixie: I hope not. I have a pretty good amount of money saved up right now and when Daisy, my daughter, is ready to start school then I'm going to stop. She means the world to me so 1 want to spend as much time with her as possible. FH: Have you ever done anything other than dancing in the adult profes- sion? Dixie: I did one movie when 1 was 19 but hated it so much that I've never done anything other than dancing since then. FH: What is the worst type of customer? Dixie: The ass who won't take no for an answer at the end of the night. Thank God no one has ever followed me home. FH: What does your job description include? Dixie: Stage dancing, lap dancing, bachelor parties and divorce parties. In one instance I actually danced at a guy's bachelor party, and then about a year-and-a-half later danced at his divorce party, too. g ing. nfor- lga 8 215- ng, or ilat nt.edu. 1 vorst who iswer ever ur 7 ing, arties one :edat ind t-haif rce 0 Canada! mmm Land to the north provides Emily Richardson Photo Editor I love to travel. Trouble is, (or like so many of my close friends tell me) it is always to the same place. My theory: When you get a favorite, why change? You may be disappointed somewhere else and wish you were where you wanted to go all along. And, there are some places that are just worth seeing over and over again. If you're still looking for a place to go over Spring Break, I highly recommended this one. There is a little suburb just north of the United states called British Columbia that gives me the quick fix and puts my mind back in focus. Lost you yet? No, Canada is not really a suburb of the United States and to all you Canadians, I am just kidding. British Columbia is a province on the western side of Canada, just north of Washington state. Surely there are other ways to get to Canada, but I always fly into Seattle to save a few bucks. From there I either drive up to Vancouver or take a ferry ride to Vancouver Island. I recommend you visit both places. The first time I flew into Seattle was quite an adventure. I flew stand-by and I stood by for a very, very long time. Counting the time change, the trip took 38 hours. I learned from my mistake and for my second trip I checked out a Web site called priceline.com. I bid $200 on a round-trip ticket. It's a great place to look for cheap tickets if you're on a budget. Even William Shatner thinks so. It is about a three- hour drive from Seattle to Vancouver. Fortunately, I met a friend and stayed with her in a community outside of Port Moody, Al'� V I 1 � t�)L��niii-�MbaJMl H3if j -� ipm (top) Goldstream Waterfall at Goldstream Provincial Park, S kilometers outside of Victoria, (bottom) Campbell River, located 3.5 hours north of Victoria, (photos by Emily Richardson and Leah Drlemel) called Belle Carra, just outside of Vancouver. I was sur- rounded by mountains. Just outside the front door a path lead to Indian Arm Bay off the Pacific Ocean. This setting was perfect for reading one of my Oprah Winfrey Book Club novels and taking deep relaxing breaths, something I never do while I am in Greenville. great travel experience � The whole province of British Columbia is great for hiking and mountain biking. A few hours north of Vancouver is a place called Whistler Mountain Resort, perfect for skiing and snowboarding. Vancouver reminds me of a small-scale New York City with different-colored money and crosswalks where people actually stop. When I was walking around the downtown of Victoria, (the capital of British Co- lumbia located on Vancouver island) thinking about a tourist baseball cap and sailing trinket key chain I wanted to find, I stopped on a corner of an intersec- tion (no I was not in black boots and fishnet pantyhose) to wait for the light to change before crossing. All the cars sud- denly halted. The light was still green and they stopped! They were idling there for a long time because I thought they were plotting to run down the American when I trustingly crossed. Anyhow, Canadians are very polite drivers. They also do not carry guns since gun posses- sion is illegal in Canada. One more tip. If you mm (top photo) The inner harbor in Uictoria is home to beautiful boats; (aboue left) My dear friend Leah Driemel checks the price of uegetables in China Town; (aboue right) The Partiment Building on Government Street; (bottom) Seals are not an uncommon sight in the waters of British Columbia, (all photos by Emily Richardson) do decide to go to Canada, do not, under any circum- stances, joke with the border patrol. When they ask you if ! you are carrying any drugs i or weapons, do not ask them if an AK 47 counts. They will not laugh. In fact, i they will be so unimpressed j they will strip the interior of your car. So, you have been warned. I think a job re- quirement for the border patrol is a lack of sense of humor. Save your time and keep your rental car deposit. ro W IS) � rsj 0) This writer can be contacted at photo@studentmedia.ecu.edu. I I
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