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www.tec.ecu.edu I the 1 eastcarolinian Volume 74, Issue 92 NORTH CAROLINIANS FACE WEIGHTY PROBLEM pg. 6 NC one of the most obese states 11 days to go until Spring Break NEWS BRIEFS Travel film Filmmaker Grant Foster will narrate his film about Greece and the Aegean Islands today at 4 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. in Mendenhall Student Center. An optional theme dinner is also available at 6 pm. For tickets and information call the Central Ticket Office at 328-4788. Public forum The department of English will conduct a public forum on "Highlighting the Experi- ences of Vietnam Veterans from Eastern North Carolina at 6:30 p.m. today in the Willis Building. The forum is the result of a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council to study African-American experi- ences in Vietnam. Contact: Sharon Raynor, project director, at 328-6784. Shipwreck John Broadwater, director of the USS Monitor Marine Sanctuary, will be at ECU to talk about the famous Civil War shipwreck located off Cape Hatteras. In his address at 7 p.m tonight in the Mendenhall Student Center Underground, Broadwater will dis- cuss the future of the shipwreck and the plans for this summer's research expedition to the wreck site. His presentation is spon- sored through the ECU Program in Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology. Contact Timothy Runyan at 328-6097. Blood drive The Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from noon-fa p.m Wednesday, March 1 in Mendenhall Student Center. Concert The Symphonic and Concert bands will perform at 8 p.m Wednesday, March 1 in Wright Auditorium. The concert is free. Disability issues The annual chat session to discuss dis- ability-related issues and concerns will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 2 in Room 201 in Mendenhall. Topics for discus- sion include legal issues, testing accomadations, campus services, physical and program accessibility and services pro- vided by the state such as vocational reha- bilitation and programs for the blind. Contact ECU Disability Support Services at 328- 6799 for more information. Mardi Gras A Mardi Gras celebration will take place from 9 p.m2 a.m Friday, March 3 in Mendenhall. The program is an alcohol alter- native event, which will include a casino, bingo, karaoke, a hypnotist show, Cajun food, mask making and dancing. Staff, fac- ulty and members of the community serve in a variety of roles from card dealers to food servers. Contact Heidi Bennekamper at 328- 6140. Baseball The Naval Academy will visit ECU for up- coming baseball games with the Pirates. A doubleheader starts at noon Saturday, March 4. ONLINE SURVEY Vote online at tec.ecu.edu Are you in favor of expanding ECU'S campus and student population? Are you in favor of no longer using social security numbers as student ID numbers? 50 Yes 49 No t BASEBALL TEAM SWEEPS RADFORDpg 10 Back-to-back home runs spur comeback TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2000 TODAY'S WEATHER Sunny, high of 62' and a low of 38� University plans future campus expansion Administrators focus on new facilities Martina Clyburn STAFF WRITER In accordance with the UNC plan to increase overall system enrollment, ECU is making plans to expand the university's cam- pus. According to Robert Thomp- son, director of Planning and Institutional Research, during the past nine months, university consultants have been examin- ing ways to expand the campus while turning it into a pedestrian campus as well. The goal of the university is to increase student enrollment from the present 18,000 students to 27,000 stu- dents, along with an additional 300 faculty and staff members. Thompson said the enroll- ment is not the key factor for the expansion. "It doesn't matter whether we grow to 24,000 or 27,000 Thompson said. "Construction is needed because we still need new facilities According to Thompson, the university wants to buy an addi- tional 100 acres. Thompson said the addi- tional acres will affect the com- munity of GreenvlUe through traffic decisions, job increases, more housing arrangements for students and better parking availability on and off campus. Construction planners have presented three ideas to the uni- versity, Thompson said. The first idea will extend Elm Street to Epps School and C :otanche Street. The second idea Krisan Osterby-Benson, a campus planner and principal at Ellerbe Becket, answers questions for faculty and staff regarding the master plan, (photo by Emily Richardson) is simply an extension to the first. It will feature the expansion of Elm Street, but will eliminate Epps School. With that elimina- tion, a Kmart plaza will be elimi- nated and added to the cqjpus. The final idea incorporates the area between 10th Street and 14th Street extending to Cotanche Street. Dr. Richard Brown, vice chan- cellor for Administration and Fi- nance said the plans for expan- sion will be presented to the Board of Trustees (BOT) in May. "We will not be recommend- ing any specific plan to the BOT until May Brown said. "Al- though, during the March meet- ing we will introduce all three proposals The campus master plan will take approximately 10-15 years to complete, but cannot begin until ECU receives money from the state. Last Friday, in anticipation of the upcoming legislative session, Chancellor Eakin profiled the university's needs to members of the General Assembly from east- ern North Carolina, legislators toured the Flanagan Building to look into the need for the new See PLAN, page 3 City, state funding dependent on Census 2000 Citizens participate in government survey Maura Buck STAFF WRITER As mandated by the Consti- tution, the federal government will be taking a national census of the population this year, as is done every 10 years for statisti- cal purposes. The census involves the Greenville community answer- ing a series of questions with ref- erence to both themselves and the surrounding area. All stu- dents that do not live at home are responsible for filling out a form, regardless of the address they are politically registered under or their permanent ad- dress. According to Denise Moore of the Census Bureau, students who do not live with their parents need to fill out thief own census forms "Students who live in dorms or in sorority or fraternity houses will be visited by a bureau repre- sentative who will give them a form and explain it Moore said. I lowever, those students who North Carolina Complete Count 2000 live off campus will receive a questionnaire in the mail and they are responsible for return- ing the information to the bu- reau. Organizations on campus have made efforts to inform stu- dents of the importance of par- ticipating in the census. "We put some general infor- mation about how the census impacts our community in the newsletters we send out said Shelly Meyers, director of Adult and Commuter Student Services. "We'll also be sending out e-mail reminders to all students who live off campus about the census According to the bureau, resi- dents who partake in the surveys can benefit in a number of ways. Not only does the bureau distrib- ute millions of dollars of state and federal funds based on the information gathered during the process, but it also affects scien- tific research, especially in the areas of sociology and medicine. By participating, the govern- ment is able to assess the num- ber of residents as well as the breakdown of sex, minorities and See CENSUS page 4 Most prank calls made out of boredom, officials say Police offer tips on avoiding phone harassment Josette LaChance STAFF WRITER The ECU police department is no stranger to dealing with harassing and prank phone calls "On average, there are about ten to twenty harassing phone calls per semester at ECU said Sergeant Stephanie Griffin of the ECU police de- partment. "Nine out of ten calls are considered annoying more than harassment Griffin said that there have been no major cases of serious phone harassment during the past three years. Most calls that are classified as annoying are due to domestic problems and boredom. While no legal action is taken against harmless phone pranksters, annoying calls are documented to create a paper trail if the calls progress and be- come more threatening. According to Griffin, the difference between annoying phone calls, like random prank calls, and harassing calls, and harassing phone calls is that the latter consists of threats. "If a call is determined to be harassing then we trace the call and that individual will be charged Griffin said. Phone harassment carries the charge of a class II misdemeanor. There are some steps that students can take to be proactive in preventing or stopping phone harassment. One step is to avoid giving any personal Information to the caller. Do not let the caller know that you are angry or upset by slamming the phone down or by trying to call them back. Likewise, never answer any of their questions. Instead, ask who they are looking for and what they want. Police advise students to hang up the phone as soon as any improper questions or noises are heard. In addition to this, it is wise to keep a record of all calls by writing down the time of the call, a description of the caller's voice, any back- ground noises and the content of the call. This way the student will have written documenta- tion for the police report. "Having your phone number changed is the best way to end phone harassment if the prob- lem persists Griffin said. See CALLS page 3 r Eagle wakes for first time since accident Student hit by car on road to recovery Angela Harne ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Sophomore Mark Eagle woke up yesterday morning for the first time since he was hit by a car Fri. Feb. 18 while trying to cross 10th Street near Miami Subs. At the scene Eagle was trans- ported to Pitt Memorial County Hospital (PMCH). He has been in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) since the accident. Glenn Eagle, Eagle's father said he is very ex- cited about his son's awakening. "This is a major step G. Eagle said. "This is the best day since we've been here PCMH. The doctor's have taken Mark off of the oxygen and have lowered his medication. My family and I could not be happier, though it is still going to be a long road Sophomore Eric Hall, Eagle's roommate said he had talked to i Eagle's father. "Mr. Eagle told me that Mark could move his hands and even talk Hail said. "His dad also told me that he could talk a little bit. Although due to his lung dam- age his talk is slurred, but the doctor's told Mark that could be worked on with time I lall said everyone on campus has Eagle in their thoughts and prayers. "He has everyone's sup- port Hall said. "Even those that do not know him are thinking about himI hope he gets well soon because it's lonely up here by myself Student James Andrew Mor- ris, the driver of the car was ar- rested by the Greenville Police Department (GPD) for driving while impaired (DW1). According to Captain Smeltzer tW the GPD, no DWI charges were pursued due to the low results from his breathilizer test. Morris could not be con- tacted for comment. This writer can be contacted at ahame@studentmedia.ecu.edu. � Whafs happening Browse over to the only campus-wide calendar of events at ECU and much more. Check it often for activities, events, meetings, etc. Use it when you need to list your own campus happenings. mJ Smf mmH -m 'JF y A web-based service of the ECU Student Media. � B jRlesday, Feb. 29, 2000 rvww.tec.ecu.edu NEWS The East Carolinian 3" news@studentrnedia.ecu.edu ACROSS OTHER CAMPUSES Duke University-President Nan Keohane told the Board of Trustees that Duke officials erred by not quickly disclosing the details of an alcohol-re- lated death last fall. President Nan Keohane stood at a podium be- fore the Board of Trustees Friday and offered a heart- felt confession. Her voice quivering with emotion, Keohane shared a shocking admission of guilt in the University's handling of Pratt junior Raheem Bath's alcohol-related death. Although she insisted that concerns about pa- tient confidentiality and general sensitivity made it impossible to openly discuss the details surround- ing Bath's death immediately, the president ac- knowledged that administrators should have ad- dressed rampant rumors and capitalized on the teachable moment. "In retrospect, we should have been more ag- gressive in our response at the outset, less sensitive to the immediate tragedy perhaps and more sensi- tive to the long-term implications of this particular death she said. "We should have talked openly about this in December, bringing home the shock- ing import of this death as a cautionary tale for oth- ers, while the emotional wounds were still fresh Administrators have long believed that Bath's Nov. 27 death was caused by aspiration pneumo- nia, which he contracted by inhaling his own vomit. In December, Keohane shared that informationWh the Board and began speaking about the incident with groups of alumni and parents, although she did not name Bath specifically. But the true details of his death were not shared with students until last month, after a second student apparently con- tracted pneumonia in the same way. "I believe that I missed an opportunity to use my office as a 'bully pulpit' for students who were seeking guidance and clarification Keohane said. Keohane's pledge for repentance was as sincere as her confession. She cited a letter written by six university presi- dents that urged administrators to "be vocal, be vis- ible and be visionary" in responding to drinking on campus. "I intend to take that counsel to heart in the weeks ahead, and I will urge my colleagues to do the same she said. The open discussion of Bath's death came ear- lier this month after a series of alcohol-related inci- dents captured widespread public attention. Specifi- cally, Pi Beta Phi sorority caught substantial heat when a letter to the editor alleged that pledges were harassed and encouraged to consume excessive quantities of alcohol. A subsequent mixer between Pi Phi and Phi Kappa Psi fraternity resulted in both Greek organizations' suspensions. "We have a serious problem at Duke around binge drinking, and we need to do something seri- ous about it. We are not unique in this by any means, but that is not our concern here she said. "We can learn from others about strategies that have worked to combat this profoundly troubling problem, but we cannot blame our situation on the fact that this is prevalent on other campuses. Our problem is a Duke problem, and we need to do everything we can to solve it CSU-Colorado State University was handed a subpoena early last week by the Record Industry Association of America in conjunction with its in- vestigation of a CSU student who was allegedly us- ing a Web site to illegally obtain and distribute digi- tal music files. The RIAA, which investigates Web sites it sus- pects to be operating in violation of copyright laws, requested the student's identification from the uni- versity Feb. 15; CSU complied. Also, the student's Web site-stored on a university server-and Internet connection were terminated, said CSUPD officer Mark Childress. Approximately 90 to 95 percent of the record- ing industry's music titles are represented by UIAA, Childress said. The student being investigated, who spoke with the Collegian on a condition of ano- nymity, said he was not aware of the full scope of computer crime. "You're young enough to download MP3s and not know it's illegal, yet you can go to prison for it he said. "It's like fireworks: You can buy them, .but you can't set them off MP3 is a format by which digital sound can be compressed and stored. MP3-encoded sound is available over the Internet from sites such as Napster.com or MP3.com, and can be downloaded to any computer for free. The current case is the second involving an RIAA investigation of illegal MP3 distribution sites operating out of CSU resi- dence halls, Childress said. However, this case was the first in which the university had been subpoenaed, he said. The former case, brought to the attention of CSU by the RIAA, occurred Jan. 24. RIAA requested only that the student's site be terminated; CSU complied. The students targeted in the cases were operating their own "File Transfer Protocol" sites, which can be used for MP3 storage and distribution. "This is definitely a new problem arising at CSU Childress said. "In these cases, students have . initiated a legal site but were distributing MP3s, which is in violation of copyright law. Distributing MP3s without compensation for the producing or recording company is i11' I PLAN from page 1 Science and Technology Building that is under construction. Thompson said the expansion will come with time. "It's going to be exciting and frustrating at the same time Th- ompson said. "Facilities don't come as quickly as everyone wants them to. Everyone is going to have to walk around things for awhile because a change is needed Sophomore Tamela Payne said she is excited about the expansion. "I'm looking forward to the ex- pansion Payne said. "As ECU grows so does the city of Greenville, which, in turn, will bring more in- dustry to Greenville According to Brown, the re- quested tuition increase is irrelevant concerning the university's expan- sion project. "Tuition increase is related to the need to stay competitive with other institutions Brown said. "It will also help advance our library re- sources, as well as raise faculty sala- ries This writer can be contacted at mclyburn@studentmedia. ecu. edu. CALLS from page 1 Students who have experienced prank calls said they feel that this type of joke is immature. "It's just annoying and stupid said freshman Carla Stuy. "I don't understand how some people can have so much free time on their hands and why they would choose to spend it bothering people Senior Brian Bradshaw agreed. "I think it's extremely immature, and I'm glad we have the technol- ogy and the brains to do something about it Bradshaw said. Anonymous complaints of ha- rassing phone calls can be reported at www.ecu.edupolice crimetips.htmr' ' This writer can be contacte&at jlachance@studeritmedia. ecu. ed CRIME SCENE Feb. 24 Missing Person-k construc- tion worker at the Jarvis site reported that a co-worker was missing. He was last seen on at 7:15 a.m Feb. 23. His family has been notified. Auto Accident-Two non- students were involved in an auto accident at the Outpa- tient Center at Brody School of Medicine. Hit and Run AcddentTwo faculty members were in- volved in a hit and run acci- dent In the A-Iot at Brody SOM. One faculty member struck another while backing from a space. A witness re- ported the vehicle responsible. The subject was issued a state citation for failure to stop at the scene of an accident. Damage to Property-A fac- ulty member reported that he found a bullet lodged in the roof of a state owned van. The van is parked in the lot be- tween Joyner Library and the Old Cafeteria Building while not being driven. SGA NOTES Meeting called to order. to see the production of Charli SGA Treastife�er�n"Web on Friday�faK:h Harper said SGA President Cliff Webster, SGA Vice President John Meriac, SGA Secretary Jes- sica Dowdy and Junior Class President Christy Lynch are pres- ently in Texas at the Conference of Student Government Associa- tion (COSGA). Harper said they will return tonight. Chris Williams, appropria- tions chair said ODK Honors Society wants to transfer $450 to help sponsor the Petilio Elemen- tary School field trip to campus SGA representatives passed the transfer, Michael Orr, sophomore class president introduced the SGA stu- dent welfare resolution stating that the student welfare committee will sponsor community service and philanthropy acts over a two year period. According to On, the resolution will be voted on next week by the legislation. . Jeremy Hoegemann and Brandie Fintchre of financial management announced a drawing for a Sega Dreamcast system. Fintchre said the drawing profits will be used to sponsor 12 students to travel to Baltimore, Md� at the end of April for a three-night stay. According to Fintchre, the SGA has already given them $S00, but they are trying to raise another $200. Fintchre said drawing tickets are $2 and wiii be available from 4:30 p.m7 p.m all week in Mendenhall. 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North Grolina 27858 I :g The East Carolinian www.tec.ecu.edu I Tuesday, Feb. 29, 200Qw news@studentmedia.ecu.edu Tuesday, F www.tec.ee Clinton seeks more aid for Floyd victims veterans voice ����� RALEIGH (APJ-President Clinton asked Congress on Friday for $124 million more in federal aid to victims of Hurricane Floyd's flooding in eastern North Caro- lina. The request in Clinton's supplemental appropria- tions bill is in addition to $223 million sought by his administration earlier this month for a total of $347 million in supplemental requests this year. "It's the thing we need to fill in the gaps from last year's budget said Rep. Bob Etheridge, D-N.C. Congress approved $2.2 billion in aid last year and the state Legislature added an aid package totaling $836 million. In addition, the Federal Emergency Manage- ment Agency has spent $1.05 billion in aid to flood victims in the state and the U.S. Small Business Ad- ministration has made available $459 million in disas- ter assistance loans. "This request addresses some of our most critical needs in agriculture and housing said Rep. David Price, D-N.C. "We pushed to make sure this year's re- quest again included help for our farm families and additional assistance to get families into livable hous- ing and the White House responded The latest requests are in a bill that includes budget proposals for the military and other departments. The request includes $81 million to buy flood-dam- aged tobacco, cotton and peanuts from marketing co- operatives. Much tobacco was damaged after it was harvested and brought to warehouses before flooding struck last September. The tobacco portion of the re- quest is $78 million and most of it is for North Caro- lina, said congressional spokesmen. Another piece of the proposal for farmers is to use $50 million in existing conservation funds to repair buildings and equipment, said Etheridge spokesman Brad Woodhouse. Other items in the current request include: $15.9 million to help build 1,000 low-income rental housing units and $13.6 million in rental assistance for people who move into the housing.12 million to provide housing vouchers for 2,000 families displaced by flooding. $1.5 million for the Army Corps of Engi- neers to perform a study in the town of Princeville on prevention of future flooding catastrophes. The request made Feb. 7 included money for buyouts of structures in low areas, low-interest loans, economic development payments to fishermen, dredg- ing and emergency navigation work and repair of fed- eral facilities. Clinton's supplement budget request included a total of $347 million for recovery efforts in all states affected by Floyd. About $252 million of that will be available for North Carolina if approved by Congress. AIDS explosion in Caribbean blamed on sex tourism, homophobia CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP)-Ho- mophobia, sex tourism, infidelity and poverty are ma- jor factors causing a rapid spread of AIDS and increas- ingly infecting women in the Caribbean, international and regional health officials said Friday. Societal norms encourage homosexuals to have het- erosexual relationships, and married men to have sex with other women, said experts and victims. Also, pov- erty is forcing men and women to prostitution, often with tourists, they said in a dramatic and uncharacter- istically open discussion. They spoke at a conference organized by the U.S. National Institutes of Health that is being held simul- taneously on five Caribbean islands in a high-profile effort to stir debate and awareness about the once-ta- boo irsues of sexual promiscuity and AIDS. "It is definitely an epidemic, and in the Caribbean we have the second largest incidence in the world after Africa said Peggy McEvoy, Team Leader for the Carib- bean program for Geneva-based UNAIDS, which handles AIDS policy issues, education and research. "The islands with tourism are the ones that don't want to talk about it very much McEvoy said. "There's a tremendous amount of sexual activity involved with tourism. There's a lot of fear that if tourists are aware they're not going to come She said the number of people infected with the HIV virus in the Caribbean is likely more than 500,000 and could be as high as 700,000 about double the pre- viously reported figures. Part of the problem is that some countries keep track of AIDS but not HIV infections. McEvoy cited the Do- minican Republic, which reported a total of 4,230 cases of AIDS in August 1998. McEvoy estimated that the country has 150,000 cases of HIV-positive and AIDS victims. Neighboring Haiti, the poorest country in the hemi- sphere, said it had 4,967 total AIDS cases in 1998. McEvoy said UNAIDS officials believe there are 330,000 Haitians infected with the virus and AIDS. According to the UNAIDS report "AIDS Epidemic Update: Decem- ber 1999 the last time Haiti performed HIV surveil- lance among pregnant women, in 1996, close to 6 per- cent tested positive for the virus. Some conference sessions are being broadcast live by satellite from the U.S. Virgin Islands to some of the 2,300 health officials, AIDS activists and victims meet ing here and in Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and the Bahamas. One dire statistic presented from a survey of 8,100 schoolchildren in four English-speaking Caribbean is- lands has 42 percent experiencing sex before the age ; Student Government Association I i SPRING SELECTIONS! Positions available for the � 2000-2001 school year are: ; Student Body President � Student Body Vice President j Student Body Treasurer j Student Body Secretary GOPJ � � You must have a 2.0 GPA, be in good standing I I with the university, must have completed 48 J � semester hours plus have two (2) consecutive � � semester hours at East Carolina University. � JFiling Dates: MARCH 3rd THRU: j MARCH 10th, 2000 � j APPLY IN 255 MENDENHALL � i STUDENT CENTER : of 10. The figure rises to 62 percent by age 12. That survey, conducted by the Washington-based Organi- zation of American States' Pan American Health Orga- nization, could reflect a high rate of child molestation. A third of reported AIDS cases in the Caribbean are among women and the percentage seems likely to grow, according to the Ministry of Health in Trinidad and Tobago. It reported last year that seven of eight youths being infected between the ages of 10 and 19 are fe- male. Some government officials and at least one tour- ism official appeared to agree that there is a problem. In Jamaica, Health Minister John Junor said the challenge was fighting "the irresponsible sexual behav- ior of our men "Everyone recognizes this is a problem and the need to confront it honestly said Joseph Forstmayr, vice president of the Hotel and Tourist Association in Ja- maica. McEvoy noted that married women face high risks because their partners are unfaithful and won't use condoms. "Married women (here) don't have the ne- gotiating power within a marriage to insist on a con- dom she said. "Their husbands would kick them out concern about Agent Orange MONTPEUER, Vt (APJ-If been 35 years since Mei Pritchett served in the Army in Vietnam. He's not a drinker, he said, yet he wassurprlsed recently to learn his liver is abnormally enlarged. And the more he hears about a toxic defoliant widely used during the war in Southeast Asia, the more his concerns grow that the size of his liver is con- nected to exposure to the chemical. "Now I'm finding out more and more about this problem, said Pritchett, now a 51-year-old Burlington resident. "Nobody knows much about it. I don't know where else to go Pritchett voiced his concerns and questions Saturday to a roomful of Vietnam veterans and a panel of experts on the suspected links between veterans' health problems and the chemical known as Agent Orange. Organized by Rep. Bernle Sanders, the State- house hearing brought out frustrated veterans to hear presentations on the possible connection between the herbicide and their long-term physi- cal ailments. And it brought out accusations from both veterans and Sanders that the U.S. Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs and the Defense Depart- ment have not done little to study the problem or educate veterans as to the benefits they are entitled to. CENSUS from page 1 even age. As a result, planners use the census to de- velop recreational programs such as playgrounds for children or parks for the elderly. In addition, the numbers aid in developing effec- tive means of transportation, especially in creating bus routes and subway stops to assist the residents of a par- ticular region. In order to get this information, the cen- sus questionnaire contains questions concerning the social, economic and financial characteristics of the population. This writer can be contacted at mbuck@studentmedia. ecu. edu. Why move light years away? ttE 5 o . O " o Q O O �it Of o CO 1ft r O z o o y Put yourself at the center of the campus living universe. 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Letters may be sent by e-mail lo editor@sludenlmedia.ecu.edu or to The East Carolinian, Student Publications Building, Greenville, NC 27858-4353 For additional inlormation, call 252-328-6366. 1-W YoO UfJpep ort Ctkau CAMftS "YoO Gulfc Wt, FbfcA CW, fteD 0 T� TOlTtohl IrtCKtASZ Please tell us what is going on Just let us know before we arrive (or better yet, e- mail us) that all Ihe parking lots have been set aside for our fine construction comrades' vehicles. OURVIEW OPINION COLUMN Here at ECU, the issue of parking remains one of the most debated issues on campus. The controversial recent proposal by university plan- ners to create a pedestrian campus has sparked debate by both faculty and students as to whether this indeed would be the best way to accom- modate ECU's growing population. Parking has become more and more of a problem since the adminis- tration decided to begin increasing the size of the university. Ongoing construction on campus has also led to congested parking lots and areas near residence halls. Many students think that taking away this much- needed parking could lead to even greater difficulty getting around cam- pus. All students and faculty who commute to class would be required to park in fringe areas and ride a shuttle into campus. These individuals are worried that this would lead to missed classes due to bus delays, inclem- ent weather and other unforeseen situations. We have a solution to this problem. Please tell us what is going on. Just let us know before we arrive (or better yet, e-mail us) that all the parking lots have been set aside for our fine construction comrades' vehicles. Tell us before we buy a parking sticker that will keep us from eating for three weeks that we are not anywhere close to being guaranteed a spot. Perhaps this plan would promote-gasp- -communication between administration and the students that dangle so precariously on their plans. While we think it is great that our university has decided to increase and expand both its population and academic standards, which will, in turn, attract more academically-minded students, we believe the univer- " sity must take this growth process one step at a time. And believe it or not, letting us know details in advance should be part of the master plan. That way we can be the well-prepared adults you would like for us to be and we can expend our energy on more interesting pursuits than making traces at the Parking and Traffic Services staff members. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Father of accident victim thanks ECU community Dear Editor, I am Mark Eagle's dad. Mark's mother, our family, friends and 1 really appreciate the outpouring concern for our son. The circle of friends from ECU and the concern from the administration is awesome. We have faith that Mark will pull through all of this but it will take time. We see improvements each time that we are able to visit him. It was a good time to pack since we had no time to pack when we were summoned to ECU (Greenville) last Saturday morning. My son loves ECU and the students. We continue to inform him of all of your visits, telephone calls and messages. We are impressed by Carrie Moore's visit and call plus the other calls from Dean Speier and others. We have many churches, friends and family praying for Mark. He is a healthy young man with a serious head injury. My true belief is that he will fully recover, but it will take some time. We thank each of you for your prayers and con- cerns. Each of you have added to our strength during this time. I will be back in Greenville this afternoon. His mother is at the hospital now. Thank you so much (all of his friends, the university and the staff at Pitt Memorial). We appreciate all of you. Please continue to lift my son, Mark, up in your prayers. Glenn Eagle OPINION COLUMN Pedestrian campus fantastic idea Demosthenes OPINION COLUMNIST Internet isn't any more dangerous than real life Dorcus Brule OPINION COLUMNIST With our new age of fast computers and multiple chat modes it is becoming more and more common- place to hear that someone "hooked up" with some- one over the Net. Most often the initial reaction to a relationship fostered by the Net is one of fear. We've all heard the horror stories about little girls being lured from their homes by sick 50-year-old pedophiles, but is that what the Internet dating scene is really about? And is the Internet any less safe a place to find your tjue love than the downtown club scene? ; The skeptic's claim is that the Internet makes it a lpt easier for someone to lie about themselves and present a persona of their own making. Can't a drunken loser at the bar do the same thing? They don't know you, you don't know them. Can't they lfe just as well as someone off of the Net? For instance, my ex-boyfriend "Jason" was a 30- year-old jobless, divorced, child support-paying fa- ther-of-one. Meeting "Jason" was like putting up a personals ad that read "I'd like to be emotionally abused, please but I didn't meet him online; I met him at a bar. Of course, I didn't know of his bad quali- ties until a long-time down the road; his loser-ish quali- ties didn't come through until months into the rela- tionship. He hid them from me because he didn't want to lose me. People lie to your face as well as online. Jason was the drunken loser that lied. I don't support the idea that the Internet is a dan- gerous place where only freaks lurk. I'm not saying that there aren't freaks on the Net. And, in contrast to "Ja- son I met my favorite ex-boyfriend online. Even though the relationship is over, "Mark" was a great guy. He was upfront with me about his entire life before we even met. Our relationship lasted a year, and I never found anything contrary to what he told me while we were getting to know each other online. My point: Don't judge a book by its cover. The Internet isn't any more dangerous for love than your local bar. Just because you can see the person, doesn't mean that you are safe. Just because you cannot seethe person doesn't mean that they are crazy. So, the sup- posed danger of the Internet isn't just exclusive to the Internet. This writer can be contacted at brule@studentmedia. ecu. edu. In a world of increasing rush and hurry, it is nice to see this campus taking strides to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those of us who still use the most ancient form of locomotion; walking. By eliminating the 10th Street entrance to campus due to construction, the ad- ministration has allowed the walking population to stroll with more ease as they don't have to look both ways before crossing the street. If this campus truly wishes to expand its population by 10,000 in the next decade, creating a nearly car free environment would be an aesthetic move. Myself, I mostly use my bike to get around, but on campus I consider myself to be a pedestrian, and as a pedestrian I am tired of having to constantly watch out for ignorant sleepy drivers who plow through cross- walks with only the thought of getting back to bed on their minds. I am also sure that the drivers are sick and tired of having to constantly watch out for ignorant sleepy kids who step right in front of them holding their coffee cups thinking nothing at all. The lesson of all thi' Don't be ignorant and sleepy. No, don't mix motors and feet; they are simply two different natures not meant to co-exist in the same space. Walking to class on a gorgeous spring day under a Carolina blue sky is a privilege; take advantage of it. Skateboards, bikes, roller blades and all forms of self propelled locomotion are of course included in this privilege. Are you really so concerned with your last ten minutes of sleep that you have to rush to class with only the thought of being late to accompany you? Now, the idea of a pedestrian campus brings in its own set of problems. For example, where are all those people going to park their cars? With the elimination of most campus parking, and the influx of so many new students, even if you take car pooling into ac- count, you have to ask where are you going to put 8,000 more cars? Many universities have answered thjs question with the omnipresent on-campus parking garage, but I wonder if there is a better solution. In the tallest skyscrapers, human traffic�to get to the top floors�exceeds elevator capacity, so what has been done is to break up the elevator shafts into dif- ferent section of the building and to different floors. The same principle can be applied to this campus in that many small parking areas could be added on the outskirts so all the commuters are not heading to the same place and each could park closer to where they actually want to be. Self locomotion is a beautiful thing and should be cherished on this campus and everywhere. IF you are tired of having to wait to cross the street on your own campus when you are already late for your 8 a.m. class, make yourself heard and create a pedestrian environ- ment for your school, and if one day, as you are stroll- ing down the sidewalk you get cut off by someone on a yellow bike, please forgive them and understand that they don't mean any disrespect. Until we meet again. This writer can be contacted at demosthenes@studentmedia.ecu.edu. OPINION COLUMN Graffiti advertisers keep vandalizing campus OPINION COLUMN Contest for wacky inventions continues Patrick McMahon OPINION COLUMNIST , I have a real bad feeling this is going to turn into a rant so if it does, I'll apologize now and get it out of the way. I am sick and tired of having to see chalk- covered sidewalks and benches when I walk through campus. j Various student groups think they are evidently doing the student body a service by advertising where thousands of people walk each day, yet I think this is nothing more than vandalism. Personally, I think when these people stoop to the level of vandalism to advertise their club, they are doing nothing more than aggravating the people they are trying to recruit. It's one evil when student- and university-based clubs do it, but when I have to look at advertisements for businesses and online sites all over Brewster's walk- way and the benches around the General Classroom Building, I start to really get pissed. I don't pay this university thousands of dollars each semester to have to'witness this garbage. The sad fact of the whole thing is 'that these chalk drawings must sit there and just wither away because the grounds crew has other things to;do. J It is not their job to clean up this crap and they shouldn't have to because the drawings never should have been there in the first place. I'm sure they have better things to do than clean up after some ignorant bastards' chalk adventure. I'm so sick and tired of not being able to sit down on the brick benches around Wright Place and GCB because some nincompoop thought it would be neat to write collegeclub.com in fluorescent chalk that just magnetizes itself to your clothes when you sit down. These people are vandals and should be treated as such. If you want to advertise your club, do it the old-fash- ioned way; put up a sheet like the SGA candidates and Greek organizations do in the main courtyard. We have already sold our soul to Pepsi (which I'm willing to for- give because of the kick-ass scoreboard in the football field) and we shouldn't be advertising people who don't give us money. So far, collegecrap's representatives have been the worst of these offenders. It's aggravating enough when I have to remove eight flyers a day from my car, but when they start messing with the university, 1 start get- ting royally pissed. It sickens me when I see this junk. Kick the frickin' group off campus, dammit. They have over-stepped the line between advertising and vandal- ism and they should face some kind of repercussions. Last weekend, we had a lot of prospective students visiting the campus and I'm sure they were impressed. What are they going to think of a university that allows night-time barons of chalk to deface the public corri- dors whenever they feel like it? Next time they do it, prosecute the S.O.B.s. I'm sure the student body will stand behind it. I know I would. This writer can be contacted at pmcmohon@studentmedia.ecu.edu. Ryan Kennemur OPINION COLUMNIST Hey y'all! This is a continuation of the last col- umn, which dealt with such hard-hitting topics as "Cigarettes-do they really promote good health?" and "Why do they call it Endust when it just keeps com- ing back?" Alright, so I didn't actually write about those things, but it does kind of tie in with the contest I have going on. As I said last week, America has been the home to many, many great inventions. We have the cotton gin, the assembly line, the phonograph, the cigar, the snowman, Stonehenge, the Eiffel Tower, floss, rubber, childbirth, the Whopper, cocao, poi, the Yiddish lan- guage and sticks. Politician Strom Thurmond even invented the key to eternal life. But we Americans ev- erywhere have to realize one major thing-that for ev- ery great invention we come up with, be it convenience stores that sell alcohol at cut-rate prices or shoes that only work when they are "pumped up there are a million more that (unlike Strom Thurmond) don't stand the test of time. Realizing this, my contest was born. That's right Jim-Bob and l.aura-Belle student! Now is your time to stand up and be counted! Email me your favorite in- vention (of your own or that you have witnessed) that never has or never will make it. I'll print the best one and give the person who submitted it a free CD cour- tesy of CD Alley, your "one stop CD shoppe Here's what your competition looks like. Alert reader and all around great girl Sara Beisteiner sent me perhaps the most disturbing thing I have ever seen. It's an invention called Nori, and it claims to be the frontrunner in the realm of "the cleansing of na- sal passages everywhere Visit their website (http: www2.active.chgersteimain.en.html). Under the words "Blowing your nose is not enough there's a paragraph stating that even though the mucous mem- brane in the human nose is an almost perfect filter for dust and other various junk, even nature's own booger trap needs the occasional cleansing. You know, people, I am a child of the 80s, and I am wondering this-what ever happened to good old American nose picking? No, seriously. Show me in writing (like in a textbook, not something you wrote on your hand with a crayon) where, in the history of the world, a person has had a fatal episode with a clogged nostril. The way this product works is that you fill up a little plastic ball with a tube sticking out with water and a spoonful of salt. Then, like any normal person, you will tilt your head sideways and stick the hose into the top nostril, upon which time the water will rush into your nose and COME OUT THE OTHER SIDE! So there you have it. Pretty stiff competition I think, but don't get discouraged. Send your entries by March 9, 2000. Now if you'll excuse me, 1 need a good old American Kleenex. This writer can be contacted at rkennemur@studentmedia. ecu. edu � The East Carolinian www.tec.ecu.edu FEATURES Tuesday, Feb 29, 200Qr; features@stiidentmedia.ecu.edu I featuresbriefs Tax preparation, consultations increase in spring "Kick it mm a nirM" L L ' L J "Kick a up a notch! Jm Basil is a member of the mint M& family, and was known as the-herb SSI of kings in ancient times. In fact, many say its name was derived from the Greek word basileus, meaning "king The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that you had to curse and yell while you were planting basil seeds in order to have a good crop. Anise In Roman times, anise seeds were used to pay taxes � in fact, many spices played the role of money in ancient times, as they were valuable and quite portable. Anise has been used for thousands of years as a flavoring, breath sweetener, digestive aid, cough suppressant, air freshener, mousetrap bait and, more recently, as the scent of the artificial rabbit used in greyhound races. Ginger Ginger is used to both spice foods and sooth the digestive system. Gin- ger is reputed to alleviate the symp- toms of motion sickness, to make a tingling bath, to make a refreshing tea and to help improve circulation. It also makes a beautiful pot- ted plant. Although gingerbread may seem like a recent (and Western) invention, it was actually made by Greek bakers more than 4,000 years ago. Vanilla Vanilla is an ancient flavor- ing used by the Aztecs in chocolate. Vanilla is the only member of the orchid family used as food. The unripe fruit which resembles a pod and is commonly referred to as a "bean" is the part of the plant used as a spice. Vanilla is often used in puddings, ice creams, candy and liqueurs. Vanilla extract is made of va- nilla and alcohol. Cinnamon One of the oldest known spices, cinnamon is mentioned in the Bible and in Sanskrit writings. Cinnamomum zeylanicum is a native to Sri Lanka and comes from the tropical evergreen laurel - tree. The spice is the tree bark, rolled into sticks, quills or ground to powder. Ground cinnamon enhances many curries and meat stews, especially those made with lamb. It can also be used in cakes, puddings, breads and stewed fruits. Garlic Garlic is a member of the lilly family, as are onions, shallots, leeks and chives. Garlic has a compound bulb made up of Indi- vidual "cloves" and has been used for both cooking and medical pur- poses for centuries. According to folklore, garlic possesses magical powers and was widely used ; in charms and spells to protect against evil (werewolves and vampires). i Beginning, possibly, with the ancient Egyp- J tians, garlic has been reputed to help alleviate many medical problems, including reducing high � blood pressure, to help respiratory problems, for � headaches, to disinfect wounds, to kill parasitic worms and to generally maintain good health. I Mustard Mustards are among the most popular of con- diments. Dry mustards are used in soups and . stews and prepared mustards are used in sauces for meats, mayonnaise, salad dressings and as a spread for the good old American hotdog. Mus- tard greens are often served as side dishes and are central to southern "soul food" meals. There are several different varieties of mus- tards: black, brown, white and yellow, all of which are members of the cabbage family. Brown and white mustards are most commonly used in the United States. Black mustard is used primarily in east Indian cuisines. Saffron Formerly valued as a medical herb and a dye, saffron is now principally used for flavoring and coloring foods. It supplies the characteristic flavor and color of Spanish paella, Italian risotto, French bouillabaisse, Arabic lamb and chicken dishes and Indian dessert sauces, as well as Swed- ish, Cornish and Pennsylvania Dutch holiday breads. Thyme Thyme is a member of the mint family, closely related to basil, oregano and marjoram. There are over 100 varieties of thyme and it is one of the most popular herbs used in European cook- ing. Courtesy of The Herb and Spices Web site Students reminded to save receipts, financial records Michael Fischer FEATURES WRITER It's that dreaded time, again; time for students to file their state and federal income taxes before the April 15 deadline. Those students who are naive about how to fill out their tax forms can rest easy because help is on the way. Diane McMahon works diligently to prepare taxes for H&R Block (photo by Garrett McMillan) Students today have the option of hiring a tax consultant. Faye Best, who works for H&R Block, says the cost for students seeking consulta- tion for filing North Carolina and federal income taxes is around $62. However, those students whose par- ents are customers at H&R Block can receive consultation for $30- $40. If students wish to take the road less traveled, they can forgo consultation and pick up tax forms at any IRS building or public library. According to Best, most stu- dents should claim "single zero" on their withholding certificate. "Most students who work have smaller paying part-time jobs Best said. "Some students work more than one, and many work three or four over the course of a year. In- stead of figuring out the withholdings for three jobs, stu- dents can claim 'single zero' for each and take out the maximum amount of withholdings Best said students who withhold the maximum for each job ensure themselves of covering what they owe. Karns also suggests students save all receipts and financial records to avoid being audited. "Keep good records, pay slips, invoices�don't throw any of it away Karns said. According to Jack Karns, an associate professor of finance, taxation is "what legislators deem will benefit Heather Hemphill, sophomore, fills out her own tax forms, (photo by Emily Richardson) society Common defense, com- mon currency and welfare are all programs that benefit from income taxing. Karns said that paying in- come tax is a choice. "Everyone has the right not to pay income taxes�but they've got to face the consequences if they don't Karns said. i Karns is quick to inform stu- dents that taxation is an everyday occurrence not solely limited to wages. "I can show you how forty cents on your every dollar goes to taxes he said. "It goes to food, gas, etc. These are all forms of sales tax and the reason some people have trouble making ends meet Many college students, such as sophomore Elizabeth Carwell and junior Bobbie Norris have not taken time to learn how to fill out their tax forms. Many of these students use their parents as free tax consultants. "My parents prepare my taxes because I don't re- ally understand the process Carwell said. "I have no clue�my parents do mine Norris said. This writer can be contacted at mfischer@studentmedia. ecu. edu. North Carolinians face 'weight'y problems Spring season sparks fitness rush Kristen Monte FEATURES WRITER The weather is warming up, Spring Break is right around the corner and it's time to get into shape. With the approach of spring, this is the time of year when many people head for the gym or begin some sort of physical ac- tivity. Physical inactivity, how- ever, is a growing health prob- lem in the United States and es- pecially in North Carolina. According to the State Cen- ter for Health Statistics, physical inactivity and poor diet claim over 9,000 lives a year, and ac- counted for 14 percent of all deaths in 1997. Over 50 percent of North Carolinians are over- weight and do not meet the Sur- geon General's guidelines of fre- quent exercise for 30 minutes, five times a week. It is difficult to determine whether college students at ECU are more or less active than adults, due to the broad variety of ages and backgrounds of the university's student population. Students say they get exercise sim- ply by walking or biking to class but they also consume more fast food, alcohol ana don't have as much balance in- their lives as adults. "Students get very overwhelmed at the Student Recreation Center. "Most students feel they are invin- cible to being physically unfit Brown said there are many things individuals can do to become more active. It is important to start small and simple. For example, Daniel Knight plays a vigorous game of frisbee golf, (photo by Garrett McMillan) with studies and don't think about exercising consistently said Kari Brown, assistant director of fitness walking 10 minutes a day while slowly increasing speed and time can be beneficial to one's health. Lisa Hall, freshman, sits and watches TV on her break, (photo by Garrett McMillan) People can also begin to park farther from campus and take the stairs instead of elevators to get extra activity. "People are unfit when it starts affecting their lifestyle Brown said. "When you are unable to walk up a flight of stairs, walk across campus or have trouble carrying your groceries from your car with- out losing your breath, then you have a problem Physical inactivity is a major health risk for people of all ages. Without the proper amount of exercise, one can and will gain weight by consuming more calories than are expended. There are many prob- lems that are caused by obesity such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. These problems can also occur when one is unfit. "If you are inactive and don't consume many calo- ries, you probably won't have a weight problem, but you won't be physically healthy said Dr. Dori Finley, See HEALTH, pane 7 Dear Marjorie, I am graduating in May, and I am desperate to get a job. I have looked everywhere in Greenville, but no one is hiring for the job that 1 want. I did get one job of- fer, but that is over 200 miles away from here. This normally wouldn't be a problem, except the man I love has three-and-a-half years of school left. I don't think our relationship can survive all of those miles for so long. Do you think I should leave him now or continue in hopes that we can make an impossible long-distance relationship work? �Alabama Bound Dear Alabama Bound, Long-distance relationships are possible, and sometimes they can be the best thing for two people. If you two are allowed to grow and succeed independently and find out what you truly want out of life, you will be more ready for a mature and equal relation- ship when the time comes. Beware of the fact that you can't expect him to remain celibate for the next three years. Even if one day he calls to tell you about the new girl he's going out with, remem- ber that you too are entitled to a social life in your new home. Al- though it may be rough for a while, if you make it through this rough spot, you m; y be fully pre- pared to accept yjur partner for life on any terms. Dear Marjorie, My roommate, I think, has a fascination with grease. Not the kind that you work on your car with, but the kind that you get af- ter you cook too much bacon. He pours it in different containers, waiting for them to fill up around the house. His girlfriend, who sup- ports him in his fat fiesta, says that her mom used to use the grease when she was cooking, but that they never use it. Now there's grease in an old Now and Later canister next to our stove. Should I just tolerate the grease, or should I say something to my roommate? �Grossed-out by the Grease Dear Grossed-out, You're telling me that your roommate has old, congealed ba- con fat sitting on your mutual counter and you haven't said any- thing to him yet? Not only is ba- con grease absolutely disgusting to look at with an odor stronger than old clam chowder stuck to the sides of a bowl, but it is also un- sanitary. The girlfriend's mom may have used grease in her cooking, but did you ever consider that she prob- ably used cast iron skillets as well? If you are using Teflon, which you probably are, grease is nothing more than an artery clogging ad- dition. It can also be used in cook- ing collards and white gravy, but how many college guys cook those things? Not too many that I know. Please, for your sake and the sake of anyone who visits you, tell your roommate that the grease has got to go. Dear Marjorie, I found my roommate's toenail clippings in the peanut butter. He says it is a family tradition, and that it is better than finding them on the tloor. What should I do? -Skippy & Toejam Sandwich Dear Skippy, Your roommate is either men- tally bankrupt or he just does this disgusting thing because he likes to terrorize you and the innocent Skippy. Although the FDA accepts a certain amount of foreign material ineach jar of peanut butter, toenails are unacceptable. Do you have questions or queries? Contact Marjorie at marjorie@studentmedia. ecu. edu. Vm Miscellanea Joe Schlatter STAFF WRITER ; U it 2 Ut � Julius Caesar intro- duced leap years be- tween 48-44 B.C to keep the calendar in line with the seasons. � It takes 365.24219 days for the earth to orbit the sun once. � In 1582, thejulian calendar was 11 days ahead of the seasons. � Pope Gregory decreed that Oct. 4, 1582 would be followed by Oct. i 1582 to get the calendar back on track. � Feb. 29 is the Day of Privilege. A woman may propose to a man, and if she is refused, he owes her a silk gown. � There are 200,000 leap year babies In the United States today. � Rule: If a year is divisible by four, it is a leap year. However, if it is also divisible by 100, it is not a leap year. But, if a year is divisible by four, not divisible by 100 but divisible by 400, then it is a leap year. eb 29, 200a; dia.ecu.edu i defense, com- welfare are all fit from income that paying ih- e. :he right not to �but they've got uences if they to inform stu' is an everyday lely limited to how forty cents r goes to taxes food, gas, etc. of sales tax and people have s meet iidents, such as th Carwell and have not taken to fill out their rents as free tax on TUesday, Feb. 29, 2000 Www.tec.ecu.edu IlALI from page 6 a professor in the nutrition depart- ment. The SRC offers many programs for students and faculty who want to start an exercise program. Brown recommends the Smart Start Pro- gram, which includes, for $25, one personal training session and a physical fitness assessment. The SRC also offers personal training sessions and exercise classes. "The toughest thing is getting over to the SRC Brown said. "It is important to pick something you like to do and vary the activity so you don't get bored One's health can also worsen when inactivity is combined with behaviors such as smoking, drink- ing too much alcohol and eating a diet high in fat. "Students must focus on the big picture to stay healthy Brown said. This writer can be contacted at kmonte@studentmedia. ecu. edu. FEATURES The East Carolinian p features@studentmedia.ecu.edu I See It All Barbara Willoughby Barbara Willoughby, a current member of the ECU faculty, wrote this poem to share her experiences growing up as'a black woman in a predominantly white society. As a youth in the '70s, I saw much Much wrong without just cause Much wrong just to make African-Americans feel small. Yes, when I was a youth, I saw it all. As I entered the ninth grade, they said equal opportunity for all The bus no longer just stopped to pick up my friends and my kin It now stopped at every stop, picking up every creed and race Yes, when I was a youth, I saw it all. I saw the markings on the restrooms, the water fountains One marked Whites Only! One marked for Color! I saw little black boys and girls sitting at the back of the bus during the winter months as the heat stopped midway through the bus. Yes, when I was a youth, I saw it all. I saw self-esteem of little black boys and girlstom down I saw the seed of insecurities planted in them Yes, when I was a youth, I saw it all. And now in the year 2000, what do I see? I see that in spite of all those stumbling blocks In spite of all those mistreatments In spite of all those obstacles I see strong Black Leaders: I see Black Profes- sionals I see Black Lawyers: I see Black Judges I see intelligent Black Government officials Oh yes, as I now grow older Still I see it all. Award-winning teacher turns North - Georgia streams and fields into classroom Fox will stay out of wedding business after "Multimillionaire" NEW YORK (AP)�It wasn't ; much of a honeymoon for Rick ' Rockwell and Darva Conger: TV's multimillionaire groom says they didn't consummate their marriage and it's not likely to last. The Fox network, meanwhile, is divorcing itself from the idea of ever marrying off another multi- millionaire after the embarrass- ment of finding out the star of last week's prime-time special once had a restraining order against him for allegedly threatening an ex-girl- friend. Rockwell, who married Conger after selecting her from 50 poten- tial brides, told "Dateline NBC" on Tuesday that they slept in separate rooms for all but one night of their honeymoon and didn't have sex. Since then, they have returned to their separate California homes and it seems doubtful the marriage, watched by millions on "Who Wants to Marry a Multimillion- aire will last. "She went back with her mom Rockwell said. To everyone who thought the show debased the institution of marriage Rockwell said he "really had a romantic ideal" in his mind. Hut he said both he and Con- ger signed an agreement that they could annul the marriage, no ques- tions asked. He said he thought that would happen. No matter what happens to the marriage, a network spokesman said, Conger has received prizes worth a total of $100,000: the honeymoon, the $35,000 engagement ring and an Isuzu Trooper. The syndicated newsmagazine "Inside Edition" quotes a couple that befriended Rockwell and Con- ger on their Caribbean honeymoon cruise as saying there didn't appear to be much chemistry between them. "They did not seem like a couple on their honeymoon said Carol Miller of Bloomfield Hills, Mich. "They seemed like two people thrown together In just a few days, Fox went from celebrating the show's high ratings and scheduling an immediate rerun this week, to canceling the rerun ECU Student Union Pirate Underground Presents Booglehawg old school 70s funk, drunk on modern day beat from Washington, D.C. Saturday, March 4,2000 10 pm til 12 am with free admission At the Pirate Underground MSC For a good time call 328.6004 or www.ecu.edust'jdentunioa and permanently shelving the whole concept. It began falling apart when an online news service, The Smoking Gun, revealed Saturday that a Cali- fornia judge issued a restraining order against Rockwell in 1991 sought by his ex-fiancee, Debbie Goyne. She said Rockwell had hit her and threatened to kill her. Rockwell told "Dateline NBC" that he never hit Goyne, but he ad- mitted to letting the air out of the �tires on her car. He said he has a temper but "it doesn't manifest it- self too often Goyne said in her petition that she concluded Rockwell's "elevator doesn't go all the way to the top floor DILLARD, Ga. (AP)�Along clear-flowing Betty's Creek, the ea- ger high school freshmen and sophomores wielding red spades dig into the black soil to plant crab apple and water oak saplings. In the creek, other students in baggy hip boots trap insects whose presence- -or absence�indicates the stream's ecological health. This is a typical day at the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, tucked away on 1,200 rolling acres in mountainous Rabun County in northeast Georgia. While schools all over the state are placing more em- phasis on environmental education, few can match the way the century- old Rabun Gap institution has sparked children's interest in the natural world. In large part, this is due to Terry Seehorn, a stocky, affable 44-year- old biology teacher whose students spend as much time outdoors as they do in the classroom learning about the environment. "You see Terry working with the kids and you can see their wheels turning and light bulbs coming on says Chuck Waters, a wildlife biolo- gist with the state Department of Natural Resources who occasionally takes Seehorn's students slogging through be.aver ponds. Under Seehorn's guidance and inspiration, Rabun Gap,Nacoochee students and staff-have turned their bucolic campus into a model for environmental stewardship. As a result, Seehorn and the school have reaped national recognition from conservation groups. Since coming to Rabun Gap- Nacoochee School six years ago, Seehorn has: spear- headed the restoration of a 2,000- foot stretch of a mountain stream that had been severely eroded by cattle and whose banks were cov- ered by invasive nonnative plants; directed students in building 25 fish habitats for the school' s 18-acre lake and installing dozens of bird, bat and wood duck boxes on cam- Professor Big Fat Tuesday Celebration March 7th Live Entertainment with the Williams Bros. 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This year, the National Associa- tion of Conservation Districts named Seehorn the National Sec- ondary Teacher of the Year for his work in 1999, and the Georgia As- sociation of Conservation District Supervisors also named him Geor- gia Teacher of the Year. "It's gratifying to see the school get behind these projects, " Seehorn said. "The faculty and the staff have been out there right along with the students planting trees and clean- ing up streams The school had its beginning in 1903 as the Nacoochee Institute in White County, established by Pres- byterian missionaries to educate poor Appalachian children. In 1905, the Rabun Gap Industrial School in Rabun County was founded for the same purpose. In 1927, the facilities merged. The school early on was sup- ported by philanthropists such as John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie. 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(AP) � "Until the lion writes his own story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter This African proverb is displayed prominently in the River Road Af- rican American Museum, a call to black Americans to understand, embrace and share their history, as painful as it is. Located at Tezcuco Plantation, along the Mississippi River south of Baton Rouge, the museum pays trib- ute to the many slaves who were brought to Burnside in 1858 to work sugar cane and rice plantations. To walk through the front door of the museum is to step back in time. On one wall hang at least a dozen African masks. Nearby sits a preacher's pulpit and a deacon's bench. In one corner is a painting titled "River Preacher" done on cor- rugated tin. And in another corner stands a washboard, a corn-grinder and a tiny stove, reminders of the plantation slave's everyday life. Throughout the one-room museum are historical documents, photo- graphs and artwork. Tezcuco Plantation donated the space for the museum, which opened six years ago. Founder and director Kathe Hambrlck says she was grateful, but prepared herself for criticism from people who might question the appropriateness of housing such a display at a plan- tation. "Yes, it's ironic and I had mixed feelings at first she said. "Slavery is a sensitive issue, but our story needed to be told and I'm happy that we went ahead with it Hambrick, who always had an interest in African American stud- ies, had lived in Los Angeles for sev- eral years when she returned to Louisiana in 1991. "I went on tours at plantations all over Louisiana and Natchez, and I found that the story of slavery was missing she said. "People had questions that weren't being an- swered. That's when I decided to do something With the help of many organi- zations, especially the Greater Ba- ton Rouge Arts Council, the mu- seum opened in March 1994. "By then, we had a nice collection of historical artifacts. People from the River Road area black and white were sharing their stories with us she said. Hambrick is constantly on the lookout for items to add to the museum's historical collection. Many of the items come from people in the Ascension Parish area, some of whom are descendants of the slaves who lived and toiled on this very spot. And the story being told here will not be limited to these four walls. Already, plans for expansion are underway. Earlier this month, the museum was finally able to transport a donated 1930s school- house that had been used to edu- cate black children in St. James Par- ish. The four-room schoolhouse (Central Elementary) had to be split in two before it could be moved to its permanent location in down- town Donaldsonville. Eventually, it will serve as a post-Civil War mu- seum focusing on education in the rural South. "Until the late 1950s, Central was the only school for African American children in that area said Thomas J. Durant, director of African American studies at LSU. "It's a part of our heritage and now it can be preserved and can con- tinue to educate people in the fu- ture As part of a five-vear plan for .the River Road African American Mu- seum, a four-acre site in Darrow has been earmarked to eventually pro- vide art and history camps for chil dren and adults, Hambrick said. "Kathe had a vision and a dream said Durant. "And she didn't stop until all this became a reality Edna Jordan-Smith, who teaches ancestral research skills at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, has also worked closely, with Hambrick. She recently con- ducted a genealogy workshop at the museum and was surprised by the large turnout. "The dictation of history meant the breakup of families she said. "For many African Americans, this was just too painful to think about. But now, especially with the young people, African Americans want to know about their past And there lies yet another func- tion of the River Road African American Museum, where visitors can research their ancestry in the extensive records housed at Tezcuco. See Art, page9 qg�� Realist artists show works in Maryland Art Place museum BALTIMORE (AP)�It was the summer of golf balls. Then the fall. Months passed and the golf balls remained. They beckoned in the light of morning and afternoon, an invitation not to fetch clubs and head to the course but to get the paint brushes and see what might yet be discovered in a small, still corner of a room. The manufacturer made the golf balls white and orange. Top Elites, mostly. The painter, Mark E. Kames, made them in shades of gray, ocher and green, shimmer- ing like sloops in a thick summer haze. Where light hit them bright- est he made white globs of paint. The more Karnes looked at the golf balls, the more mysterious they seemed. "Art, when it's really good, is about celebrating experience Karnes said. "It's taking a golf ball, and saying, "This is really amazing Karnes, toiling In his attic studio in Rodgers Forge In strict abstractionist circles, could be con- sidered some sort of fussy reaction- ary�a gentle and painterly Ted Kaczynski raging against the ma- chine. As might Karnes' 12 fellow artists whose work'appears in a group show at Maryland Art Place through Feb. 26. It's realism and more realism in '� the 110 works of painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture, al- though curator Joe Shannon ac- knowledges range within the cat- egory by calling the show "Realist Stylist The title suggests divergent impulses even as Shannon acknowl edges that a painter can no more avoid stylizing than you can resist the slant of your own handwriting. Maryland Art Place in its 17-year riistory has leaned more toward non-realist stuff, but the appearance of these artfsts in the first show of what some consider a new millen- nium turns but to be, not a point of departure, but an accident of tim- ing. This exhibit was meant to fol- low a show of abstract work in. the fall, but logistical complications forced i postponement "The sense that everything you ' look at is new Karnes said. "That nature Is amazingly rich. You don't have to invent � Those golf balls, for example Katnes, who turns 52 this year, never considered golf balls as a still- life subject until one day in the summer of 1998 when he and his older son, Eric, returned from the course. "My pockets would be kind of filled with tees, golf balls Karnes said. "I'd lay them up on the dresser Next thing he knows he's look- ing at them sitting there. He's noticing how light bubbles in the dimples. Whites going to "silver. Orange balls radiating like tiny sunsets. � . " They're really kind of fasci- tiating objects Karnes said. , Over the next five months that's all he painted. He did 30 oils on Masonite, each smaller than a square foot, and erased about 20 of them. They just weren't quite right. "After a while you get so bent. on it being a certain way Kames ' See ART, page 9 Are You In need of � ASTHMA MEDICATION? We may have a solution! If you have had asthma for at least one year, use daily asthma medicine and are at least 15 years of age, you may be eligible to participate in a research study being conducted by Dr. W. James Metzger and associates of the Section of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. If you qualify for this study you will receive FREE study-related asthma medication, tests, physical examinations, and medical care. You may receive up to $600.00 for participating in this 12-month program. 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Today, the school is a private institution drawing pupils from IS countries, from rural and urban ar- eas alike, with day students as well as boarding students. It has retained its Presbyterian ties, and offers something that no public school can�what school Chaplain Jeff Reynolds says is "a spiritual connec- tion to the environment "We try to instill in the students that we are all part of creation, and we have an opportunity to connect spiritually to the things around us Reynolds said. He himself has orga- nized Public Lands Day celebra- tions, when the whole school and local residents clean up public sites, including two state parks. Mary Anne Meeks, a Duluth High School teacher and mother of one of Seehorn's students, says her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Meeks, has become keenly aware of envi- ronmental concerns through Seehorn and the school's emphasis on ecology. Meeks and other par- ents say that what their children are learning may help prevent future environmental calamities. Seehorn, who also coaches the middle school baseball and soccer teams and is president of the Rabun County chapter of Trout Unlimited, notes that environmental issues are complex, and getting children into the very environment that they read about in their textbooks makes the issues come alive for them. In Betty's Creek, for instance, one of three mountain streams that flow through the school's campus, the insect larvae and other inverte- brates that students find indicate the health of the waterway. Recently, students found may- fly, stonefly, caddis fly, green cad dis fly and dragonfly larvae in Betty's Creek. All indicate that the stream is running pure and clear. "If this stream was not clean, you wouldn't find these organisms here Seehorn told the students gathered around him as he removed the creatures from the net. One reason Betty's Creek runs cleaner these days is because of the stream restoration project Seehom's students and school staff completed along a 2,000-foot stretch of Sutton Branch, a tributary of Betty's Creek. They removed invasive nonna- tive vegetation such as privet and kudzu from the banks and replaced them with more than 500 native trees and other plants. The stream's banks were resloped and seeded, rocks were strategically placed to provide havens for aquatic insects, and a "stream restricter" was in- stalled to provide fish habitat and help clear away silt. Since then, fe- cal coliform bacteria levels in that stretch of stream have declined by 50 percent and sedimentation has declined by 25 percent. The success caught the eye of the Coweeta Hydrologic laboratory just across the border in North Carolina. The lab is one of 19 long- term ecological research sites estab- lished by the National Science Foundation. Now, in an agreement with the Coweeta lab, every time it rains Seehorn's students scurry to the creeks to gather samples of storm runoff. The lab analyzes them for pesticides, minerals and other sub- stances to help determine whether the natural buffers established along the streams are working to keep out contamination. "These students are helping us gather real data said researcher Susan Steiner at the Coweeta lab. "We are fortunate that we can tap into such a program, and the stu- dents are fortunate that they have a teacher like Terry Seehorn who can make such a program happen said. "I don't know if you see it so well The Maryland Art Place show marks the zone where nature meets what Shannon calls the artist's "in- escapable manner Karnes has two charcoal drawings and 12 small oil paintings in the show, including three golf ball pictures. His work is given a room of its own, Shannon says, because of "the intimacy of the things ' Among the 13 artists in the exhibit, Karnes, who teaches at the Maryland Institute College of Art, falls at the more realist end of the scale along with Martin Kotler, June Virga McAdams and Kim Parr. At the opposite end are Howie Lee Weiss and Lisa Montag Brotman, whose work features recognizable figures in fanciful juxtapositions. Shannon, who also teaches at the Maryland Institute, says the school has from time to time con- sidered reducing the number of tra- ditional drawing classes students are required to take. So far it hasn't happened�12 credits are manda- tory. Even though "Who Wants to Marry a Multimillionaire" was a rat- ings success. Fox won't do anything similar in the future, said spokes- man Jeff DeRome. "Despite your best intentions, you can never really be sure of a person's past behavior or back- ground DeRome said. "We have an ethical responsibility that dic- tates we can't be responsible for things like this because we can't be responsible for people's behavior It's an issue other networks are likely to face soon, because a flood of similar reality programming is coming in the next few months. CBS is producing two series, one that drops several contestants on a tropical island in a test of survivor skills and another that films the daily life of people stuck together in a home for several months. ABC is also working on a series that fol- lows the manufacturing of a real- life musical "boy band FEATURES WRITERS NEEDED! GPA over 2.0? Think that you are a talented writer or had a professor(or significant other) tell you so? Any interesting ideas for new Features' columns or articles that you would love to see? Come by and see if you have what it takes to become a Features writer. Apply within the Student Publications Building. .com et service. iOME? ;r Class aching and iymns and , preaching p.m.) Rafting 3ULEH soft Drinks 9l0 � MWll W MLUNM mwon somcf mm 'AIL Students need only present a valid ECU One Card to enter Mardi Gras. 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. to 6:00 p.m. and at the Todd Dining Hall Meal Plan office from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On March 3, passes will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center. rfe Sk &&& 6 The East Carolinian www. tec.ecu.edu SPORTS Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000 sports@studentmedia.ecu.edu SPORTS BRIEFS ECU baseball sweeps Highlanders Pirates win three straight over Radford Kyle Barnes STAFF WHITER Labonte cinches 13th career victory Bobby Labonte beat Dale Earnhardt in the Dura-Lube Kmart 400. Labonte gave Earnhardt a run for his money. This race was close down to the end. Both drivers wore their tires fair beyond the usual mileage in a fight to not lose their spots. "Tire wear here gives up after 50 laps. I ran 55 laps in practice (Saturday) and almost crashed Labonte said. "To go that far to- day, you had to be real patient with the car. Earlier in the race, Earnhardt caught up and passed us a couple of times late in (tire) runs, and he was right on my bumper when we ran 65 before the last stop Earnhardt voiced the same concerns regarding running the tires too much. "I just sort of saved my tires and did the best I could with it. But Bobby was awful strong. He got way away from us and then we just couldn't get back to him. I just ran out of time The ECU baseball team played their second weekend homestand of the season against the Radford Highlanders. The Pirates came into this week- end ranked 20th in the latest colle- giate baseball poll, with a 6-2 record overall. The team battled 4th ranked UNC-Chapel Hill last Wednesday, in a game that ended 6-4 with the Tarheels coming out on top. In last year's series the Pirates took two of three games from Radford. Thus, the Pirates held high expectations for this weekend's games. Friday, the Pirates' bats were on fire with five players hitting home runs. Bryant Ward and John Williamson had each homered in the bottom of the fhird giving ECU an early 4-1 lead. Williamson's hit was his first in 21 at bats. "I'm being a little over anxious up there, this is the first struggle I've had in two years, but everyone's hu- man Williamson said. The Pirates right fielder finished Friday's match with three hits, four runs batted in and three runs scored, also making a phenomenal home run-saving catch in the seventh. From there the offense never stopped, with homers coming from James Molanari and Cliff Godwin in the fifth inning. The Pirates were up 11-4. Three more runs were added in the sixth and seventh. In the eighth, the Pirates tacked on four more runs, from a lee Delfino grand slam. Strong relief pitching would help close the game out, giving freshman starter Scott Greene his second win The Pirates celebrate one of their many runs in their series with Radford. (photos by Garrett McMillan) However, Radford would regain the lead on a home run by outfielder Bill McCarthy. ECU was held score- less in the bottom half of the Inning, and reliever Cory Scott shut Radford down in the ninth. It was the last chance for the Pirates as faithful fans stayed for the bottom of the ninth knowing that their team would pull through. Senior leader Erik Bakich did, ripping a game tying home run over the left-center wall giving his team the upper hand. Head coach Keith LeClair then called on 6'3" big man Justin Hyde to pinch hit. Hyde then cranked a high fast ball to left that bounced off the foul pole for the winning run. "Being in that situation is tough, but exciting too Hyde said. "Erik's home run got me pumped, and I went looking for something I could drive and just put it out there "If we can keep the guys at the top, hitting like they are, and if our young pitching does what they are capable of this season looks really promising LeClair said. This writer can be reached at Kbarnes@studentmedia. ecu. edu as the Pirates won 20-6. Saturday's game looked as if it might be won in the same fashion, with ECU'S high-powered offense scoring eight runs in the first three innings. Designated hitter Joseph Hastings smashed homers in both the first and third innings, Erik Bakich would also get in on the ac- tion with his first home run of the season coming in the third. Starting � pitcher Jeremy Schumacher was in cruise control holding the Highlanders to two hits, and striking out 10 through six in- nings of play. Radford charged back scoring seven runs in two innings before right handed reliever Cory Scott en- tered for the Pirates. Scott would fin- ish the eighth and later save the game for ECU in the ninth without giving up any hits or runs. ECU lead the series 2-0 with the 9-7 win. While the first two games were slugfests, Sunday's game included everything that a true baseball fan comes td the ballpark to see. Each team was forced to manufacture their runs and count on someone to be the hero. The first half of the game be- longed to Radford. They shutdown the Pirates and scored four runs in the third to take control. However, the Pirate players were hungry for the sweep and answered in the �sixth with a four run spot of their own. A pinch hit single by Kevin Grieve lead off the inning and four more base hits from the top of the lineup tied the game. Shortstop Lee Delfino had the play of the day, making a djving stop up the middle and hooking up with second baseman Schnabel for a double play, that probably kept the go ahead run from scoring. Tiger loses to Clarke Tiger Woods has yet again been bested by an unlikely cham- pion. Darren Clarke beat woods in the Match Play Championship becoming the first full time Euro- pean Tour player to win in the U.S. since Lee Westwood in 1998. "Darren just flat outplayed me Woods said. "He played beauti- fully Clarke entered the tournament overweight, hardly in shape, and ranked 19th. Even Clarke was surprised by the win. "To play as well as that under the circumstances today, against the best player in the world, is certainly very gratifying Clarke said. Lady Pirates win CM Title Hendrick qualifies for Olympic trials Ryan Downy STAFF WRITER Raptor's Carter sets season high Vince Carter scored a personal high of 51 points, but also an NBA high for this season, helping to lead his team to a 103-102 narrow victory over the Phoenix Suns. "Inside, I was really excited Carter said. "I didn't want to show it, but inside I was like a little kid. I looked over at my mom and thought she was going to flip out bf her seat Teammates are hopeful that � Carter will be the next big thing in me NBA. "He continues to surprise me jjiyen the stage like this said teammate Antonio Davis. "He's going to lead us to the playoffs this year, and for years to come The ECU Lady Pirates celebrated their fourth CAA championship in six years Saturday in Fairfax, Va. The men swam well, but finished fifth in the final standings. A first-place finish by sopho- more Josh Lepree in the 100 breast stroke highlighted the men's com- petition. This is the first ECU indi- vidual men's championship win since Lance Tate finished first in the 200 breast in 1993. "It was an amazing swim said head coach Rick Kobe. "He was seeded sixth in lane two and he came form behind to win a CAA title. It was great The Lady Pirates had many breathtaking performances during the conference championships. The biggest jndividual performance accomplishment was sophomore Amy Hendrick's first-place finish in the 100 backstroke. Hendrick swam a preliminary time of 56.22, her personal record. In addition, 56.22 is the cutoff point for the Olympic trials. She is classified as eligible for the tryouts, which begin this August. She will not know if she will be invited until later this week. "Amy was seeded first and she did what was expected Kobe said. "She has been swimming great all year, and she swam great races to- day and deserves her second title in two years Hendrick, who still has two years of eligibility remaining, is thrilled at her performance. "It's one of those dreams you have; you always look up to the guys when you are a kid. It's a dream come true Hendrick said. "When I first made it I think my coach was more excited than I was Getting to that level is not easy. Lots of work has to be put in dur- ing practice every day. Hendrick has worked many hours to achieve this. "All season it has been one of those things where you work on the little things: The turns, the starts, the finishes. Everything matters Hendrick said. The championship was a perfect way to-end a season for the women who finished with only one confer- ence loss this season. The lone loss to Wilmington stuck in the heads of the Lady Pirates going to the cham- pionship meet. "Finishing first was at the back of our minds going to the meet; we were thinking Wilmington would win it; they had more depth in our weakevents juniorTracey Ormond said. "It brought us closer together. I think we all pulled together. We never had doubts about anybody on the team Senior Adrienne Cross was a little nervous going into the meet, but her apprehension turned to joy as the Lady Pirates were able to pull out the close victory leaving her nearly speechless and giving her a chance to finish her career as a champion. "I can't even put it into words; it was so exciting I can't even describe how I felt she said. "Wilmington had beaten us earlier in the year and I was afraid this conference meet might be a race for second. This meet was the best meet of my life, I couldn't have gone out any better. CAA Tournament Standings WOMEN l.ECU 2. James Madison 3. UNC-Wilmington 4. William and Mary 5. American 6. Richmond 7. Old Dominion 8. George Mason MEN 1. James Madison 2. Old Dominion 3. American 4. William and Mary 5. ECU Points 587 563 562 447.50 421 364.50 340 154 Points 602.50 577 518 514 453 The coaching has been great, and this meet has brought all of us to- gether and ended it on a good note. "I think we have a great group, everyone stepped up at this meet in all the classes. I think they're are going to have a really good team over the next couple of years Sophomore Dana Fuller, who finished second in the 1650 setting a new ECU varsity record with a time of 17:08.42, did not know what to think until the final scores were being tabulated. "I was really ecstatic she said. "I went in not thinking we would win it. When we found out we were outscoring everybody it was really exciting. This helped me for this year, my swimming has been up and down and this helps me get more motivated for next year. We have a fast group of freshmen com- ing in The men also set new records at the conference meet in the 400 IM. Junior Claes I.indgren set a new varsity record of 4:01.49, breaking ' a record set by teammate Will Hudgins at 4:02.33. While the men didn't have as big of a year as the women, they were able to swim hard and close the season with class and style. That class is per- sonified in senior Mike Julian. "I would have liked for us to have done better, but it was really fun to see how fast everyone was swimming Julian, said. "Being part of a team and having every- body swimming for a common goal was a great experience. I have met a lot of people on the team and around the conference. It has been really cool. It hasn't hit me that I'm done yet. I had the best meet of my life. It was a nice way to end my career In all, the coaching staff is pleased with the results of the meet. "The girls swam a great meet said Kobe. "I could not be more happy with the performances on both sides. This was a great con- ference meet on both sides This writer can be contacted at Rdowney@Studentmedia.ecu.edu. John Williamson leads looks to steal dga McMillan.) inst the Highlanders (photo by Garrett Lady Pirates win final home test The Lady Pirates won their final home game of the season Sunday, defeating George Mason 67-59. The Pirates got 19 points from senior forward Danielle Melvm and 13 from fellow senior Waynetta Veney. Joanna Fogaca (top) brings the ball up against George Mason Danielle Melvm (above) scores two of her team high 19 points Sunday fohotos by Garrett McMillan) MH -r o c 3 r-r- p X p a p �. ft GO p O ft V) a O P 3 p o o I o er o c 3 P 3" GO I. I�? 3" � ffl P �. ft h 3 ft o � Feb. 29, 2000 ;ntmedia.ecu.edu ?rs ford would regain e run by outfielder U was held score- half of the inning, Scott shut Radford th. It was the last ites as faithful fans ttom of the ninth r team would pull eader Erik Bakich ie tying home run er wall giving his ind. eith LeClair then man Justin Hyde e then cranked a eft that bounced the winning run. ition is tough, but de said. "Erik's ' pumped, and I Jmething I could it out there 3 the guys at the ey are, and if our es what they are ison looks really r said. be reached at nedia.ecu.edu )hoto by Garrett etest n Sunday, unts from Waynetta m �n. Danielle ay (photos ,� pp �, miwMi Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000 www.tec.ecu.edu Intramural Standings SPORTS The East Carolinian It sports@studentmedia.ecu.edu Basketball Fraternity Gold Playoff Semi- finalists Pi Kappa Alpha A 5-0 Sigma Alpha Epsilon A 5-0 Lambda Chi Alpha A 4-1 Fraternity Purple Playoff Semi-finalists Phi Kappa Tau B 4-1 Sigma Alpha Epsilon B 4-1 Sigma Phi Epsilon B 4-1 Pi Kappa Alpha B 3-2 Men's Gold Playoff Semi-finalists CFW 5o The Bailers 4.0 Team Fabulous 4.1 STR8 Ballerz 2-3 Men's Purple Quarter-finalists Westside Knuckleheadz 6-0 Runnin' Rebels 6-0 So Quick 6-0 Larry's Legends 4-2 Men's Purple Sweet Sixteen Teams - Outkastz 3.2 Chi Phi 4.0 Pawn Starz 5.0 Fighting Fog Dogs 5-0 Young Casanovas 4-1 Weather Related 3.2 Hellraisers 4-1 Quik Five 5-0 Men's Residence Hall Finalists Bass Boosters and Penthouse Gigolo's Sorority Se 4-0 Delta Zeta 3-1 Alpha Omicron Pi 2-2 Alpha Xi Delta 1-3 Women's Gold Finalists Quiet Storm 4-0 and The El-Dog Pound 2-3 Women's PurpleResidence Hall Finalists The Black Widows 6-0 and Flaming Boxers 4-2 Co-Rec Semi-finalists Knuckleheadz 4-0 Da Freaks 3-1 Extremes 2-2 Baptist Student Union 3-2 3-0 2-1 2-1 1-2 1-2 0-3 Fraternity Purple Finalists�Pi Kappa Phi B, Phi Kappa Psi B Sorority Finalists�Pi Delta, AI pha Omicron Pi Independent League Middle E. 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Good Through March 4. 2000 in CrtnvHe SssgFiS UB III mmumm iMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIi MiiiitlllMMl 12 The East Carolinian 3yww.tec.ecu.edu SPORTS Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000 sports@studentmedia.ecu.edu Raptors' Carter scores 51 points TORONTO (AP) � Vince Carter doesn't mind the pres- sure of playing in the spotlight. In fact, he thrives in it. Carter scored a career-high 51 points � the most in the NBA this season � leading the Toronto Raptors to a 103-102 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday in front of a national television audience. "Inside, I was really ex- cited Carter said. "I didn't want to show it, but inside I was like a little kid. I looked over at my mom and thought she was going to flip out of her seat � Two weeks ago, Carter eas- ily won the slam-dunk contest at the All-Star game with his reverse 360-degree jam. When he played at Madison Square Garden last week, he narrowly missed the first triple-double of his career. He scored 34 points against the Lakers in Los Angeles ear- lier this season and had 39 against the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs. If it's a big game, Carter has usually put on a show. "The young legend grows Raptors coach Butch Carter said. "But he has to play like this against the teams that are below .500 Carter made 17 of 32 shots and was 13-of-13 from the foul line. He hit four 3-pointers, grabbed nine rebounds, had three steals and also provided the crowd with a number of high-flying moves. "He continues to surprise me given the stage like this teammate Antonio Davis said. "He's going to lead us to the playoffs this year, and for years to come The previous highest point total in the NBA this season was 50 by the Suns' Clifford Robinson and the 76ers' Allen Iverson. Carter's previous high game was a 47-point performance against Mil- waukee on Jan. 14 when he played against Ray Allen for the first time since learning that Allen was selected instead of him for the U.S. Olympic team. "You're not going to stop a Carter, a Shaq or an Iverson Jason Kidd said. "You just try to contain them Carter scored his final points with a driving layup through a double team with 47 seconds left, bringing the sellout crowd to its feet and giv- ing the Raptors a 103-99 lead. Rodney Rogers hit a quick 3- pointer to make it a one-point defi- cit with 37 seconds left. The Raptors than lost the ball on a shot-clock violation, and Phoenix had one last chance. But Rogers lost control of the ball when he drove for the lane after Charles Oakley got a piece of the ball. "That 51 is big because they win, but if we execute that play down the stretch and get the basket, that 51 is still nice, but they take the 'L Robinson said. Tracy McGrady added 15 points for Toronto, who snapped a three- game home losing streak. Davis had 11 rebounds. � "We need him to come out and play like that every game. He doesn't necessarily have to score 51 points, but he has to be aggressive Davis said. "He was aggressive to- day and made something happen every time Penny Hardaway and Rogers both had 28 points for the Suns, who had beaten Toronto three straight times and won eight of their nine previous games. "We understood that Vince was going to be fired up because NBC was here Hardaway said. "That's a pretty big deal in this league Carter brought Toronto back from a three-point deficit early in the fourth quarter with three straight midrange jumpers, giving the Raptors a 84-82 lead. Hardaway had a couple of 3s, closing the gap to 99-96 with 1:48 left. Carter made an eye-popping, 360-degree layup that drew a foul from Hardaway three minutes into the third quarter. A minute later, Carter slammed down an alley-oop from McGrady to give Toronto a 62- 57 lead. "It was a good coming-out party for Vince on NBC said Kidd, who had just nine points and four assists. Toronto started to get sloppy after that and allowed Phoenix back into the game. Carter, who had 25 points in the first half, hit consecutive 3- pointers with two minutes left in the second quarter and followed that up with a two-handed dunk to give the Raptors a nine-point lead. "Seems like every time we tried to make a run on them, he put the lead further away from us Hardaway said. "He was making some amazing shots Notes: Near the end of the sec- ond quarter, Carter scored eight points in a 52-second span. Carter received a standing ova- tion after the game It was the Suns' first game in Toronto since Feb. 3, 1998. The Suns finish their four-game road swing on Tuesday in Cleveland. Clarke beats Tiger at match play CARLSBAD, Calif, (AP) � Darren Clarke hardly seemed the type to be at La Costa playing Tiger Woods for $1 million. Overweight and underhyped, smoking a cigar between shots; he looked more like he belonged on a stool in the neigh- borhood pub. Only the night before, he had to be told his Match Play Champi- onship final against Woods was 36 holes, not 18 as he had thought. Yet there he was on Sunday, chugging down the fairway after another perfectly placed tee shot. There he was, keeping the pressure on Woods with iron shots snuggled close to the pins. And there he was, accepting a r I I I I I I handshake from Woods on the 33rd ' hole of the day after doing what �' everyone else failed to do all week i � beat the world's best player in the format he plays best. "He did to Tiger Woods what Tiger Woods does to everybody' else swing guru Butch Harmon said. The most unlikely looking chal- lenger to Woods might have been" the one least intimidated by the best golfer in the world. It was Clarke keeping the pres- sure on Woods, who could do little as Clarke made four birdies in five holes during the front nine of the afternoon round to turn an even match into a rout. Black wood9 Concept Salon A Natural Approach To A Positive Personal Environment I Bring this ad In during Feb.22 - March 13, and ave 1 0 off of services and productsl You mutt ' have this ad with you to enjoy the savingsl I, (Can not be combined with any other offer, P I �pedal or discount � 304 South Evans St. Greenville, N.C. 27858 (252) 757-5684 I 'MfMJIMhW The Department for Disability Support Services will hold it's yearly "chat session" on disability related issues. 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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 Human Resources. Feb. 29, 2000 lentmedia.ecu.edu Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000 www.tec.ecu.edu ts play i Woods on the 33rd y after doing what; ailed to do all week i d's best player in the ; best. ' Tiger Woods what loes to everybody' lru Butch Harmon ilikely looking chal- Is might have been" imidatedbythebest irld. e keeping the pres- who could do little four birdies in five e front nine of the d to turn an even ut. De La Hoya looks to Trinidad The East Carolinian H sports@studentmedia.ecu.edg NEW YORK (AP) - After disposing of Derrell Coley with a seventh-round knockout, Oscar De La Hoya looked back. And ahead. De La Hoya has promised to fight four times in 2000 and win by knockout all four times. He hopes one of the opponents is Felix Trinidad, who beat him last September, the 1992 Olympic gold medalist's only professional defeat. That loss to Trinidad has made all the difference in his career, De La Hoya said. "Trinidad was a blessing in disguise said De La Hoya, who also has a bout with Shane Mosley in mind. "Boxing him for 12 rounds obviously did not work, and it changed my whole mentality and the way I approach boxing. "His performance and my performance when we fought Sept. 18 changed everything for me. Things happen for a reason and 1 was feeling I was unstop- pable and couldn't lose, and this loss with Trinidad was the best thing that can happen to me. "Thank you Trinidad, it is bringing out the best in me He pretty much was at his best Saturday night. Coley challenged only early in the fourth round, when he rocked De a Hoya and seemed ready to seize control. Instead, De La Hoya came right back to stagger Coley, who never threatened again. Bobby Labonte holds off Earnhardt ch 13, and �I You must' savings! I, ler offer, I I The ECU Student Media Board invites applications for the position of GENERAL MANAGER, WZMB91.3FM GENERAL MANAGER, Expressions EDITOR, The East Carolinian EDITOR, Rebel for the 2000-01 academic year. Applications are available in the Media Board office. The deadline for submitting an application is FRIDAY, MARCH 24 AT 4 P.M. For information, call the Media Board office at 328-6009. ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (AP) � A classic finish was building, with Dale Earnhardt at his intimidating best chasing down leader Bobby Labonte late in the Dura-LubeKmart 400. Labonte's lead of more than six seconds was di- minishing by the lap on North Carolina Speedway's 1.017-mile oval. But not even the sight of the feared black No. 3 Chevrolet looming in his mirror could deter Labonte, whose ever-increasing confidence and con- sistent performance has made him one of the fa- vorites in the 2000 Winston Cup championship chase. On Sunday, it came down to two fast drivers with differing strategies on a track that eats up tires. "Earnhardt was so good on long runs we knew we had to adjust for the short runs and be better Labonte explained. Meaning that after the final tire change, Labonte almost literally drove the wheels off his No. 18 Pontiac to get that big lead over Earnhardt, then hung on for dear life as the sly seven-time cham- pion came after him. "Tire wear here gives up after 50 laps. I ran 55 laps in practice (Saturday) and almost crashed said Labonte, who drove the last 64 laps on one set of tires, as did Earnhardt. "To go that far today, you had to be real patient with the car. "Earlier in the race, Earnhardt caught up and passed us a couple of times late in (tire) runs, and he, was righi on my bumper when we ran 65 before the last stop Earnhardt said, "1 just sort of saved my tires and did the best I could with it. But Bobby was awful strong. He got way away from us and then we just couldn't get back to him. I just ran out of time The calculated effort on the part of Labonte and crew chief Jimmy Makar paid off with the driver's first victory in Rockingham and the 13th of his ca- reer. The series runner-up ended 1999 with 10 straight finishes of eighth or better, including a victory in the final race in Atlanta. Now he has finished sixth and first in the two races so far this year. "Over the winter, I kept asking Jimmy, 'Can we get back on track? Can we get back on track?' You never know what competition is going to have for youLabonte said. "To win this early is exciting. I'm not going to sleep tonight, to be honest with you Labonte, who trails defending series champion and Daytona 500 winner Dale Jarrett by five points in the standings, said he knows people will start ask- ing him about a possible championship now. 9th Annual Gamma Sigma Sigma Pick-A-Pirate Tuesday, February 29 9-11pm at the Attic (Doors open at 8 pm.) 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LOOKING FOR a placeT to live? www.housing101.netYour move off campus! Search for apartments. Free roommate sublet listings. 2 OR 3 BR Duplex Available Imme- diately 804-B Johnston Street- 14 Mile form ECU $550momh- Call Rick � 551-9040 ROOMS AVAILABLE in quiet home in Ayden County Club Drive. $225.00 monthly, utilities included, responsible for own long distance phone calls. Quiet mature male graduate student only. Call Bill. 46-2103. ROOMMATE NEEDED ASAP $225 month 12 utilities, 10th St Cypress Gardens. Please call Shakira 413-6824. UNIVERSITY AREA, 3 bedroom 2 baths fenced backyard brick home. New appliances $850.00 month 756- 3947. SPACIOUS TWO bedroom duplex, large deck, washerdryer hook-up. Walk to ECU. Available April 1st $475 per month includes watersewer. Call 752-5536 and leave message. 1 BEDROOM Apt. for rent on Holly and 5th. $350 mo pets OK, across from ECU An build. Call 752-8240. �1 PANAMA City Vacations! Party Beachfront The Boardwalk, Summit Condo's & Mark II. Free drink parties! Walk to best bars! Absolute best price! All major credit cards accepted! 1-800- 234-7007 www.endlesssummer- tours.com 1994 FORD Mustang (teal), V6 au- tomatic, fully loaded. 90.000 miles, good condition. Price $6,995 (negoti- � able). Call Lisa at 830-1272. DODGE ARIES 1988 67.000 miles, lots new, CD player, power steering, power breaks, runs great. Call for more information 328-7556. 1999 CHEVE Tahoe LT loaded like new 50.000 miles leather 328-4700. 946-7085 nights. NO CREDIT check. Cellular Phones Pagers. ABC Phones 931-0009. 316-D East 10th St. (next to Papa Oliver's Piz- za) 1986 MAZDA 626. 150.000 miles mechanically sound, great dependable car. Asking $1500. Call Brandyce at 561-7860. '92 MITSUBISHI EclipseGS- navy blue. CD player, standard transmission $4,000 OBO. Call Jamie at 830-1272. FOR SALE: Large rust-colored, cordur- oy couch. Good condition $50. If in- terested please call 754-2593. SERVICES AFFORDABLE LEGAL Services. All moving traffic violations. Speeding tickets. Unlimited toll-free consultation with an attorney. Letters written on your behalf. Lawsuits, etc. 355-8858. D.J. FOR HIRE NYC D.J. READY TO HYPE UP YOUR PARTY FOR ALL FUNCTIONS & CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS Call J. Arthur & 252-412-0971 HELP WANTED SECURE YOUR summer job before you go on Spring Break. Two full-time "summer positions" open (Retail sales Water analysis) part-time hrs. 8-1:30 OR 12:30-6:00. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Will train. Training starts in March. Apply imme- diately. Greenville Pool & Supply Co 3730 S. Charles St Greenville. NC 27858-355-7121. Contact: Carol $FUNDRAISER$ OPEN to student groups & organizations. Earn $5 per MC app. We supply all materials at no cost. Call for info or visit our web- site. 1-800-932-0528 www.ocmcon- cepts.com WANTED: PAYING $6.50hr. plus bonuses for qualified telemarketers. No Friday or Saturday work. Hours 4:30-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday: 3:30-8 p.m. Sunday. Call Energy Sav- ers Windows 6 Doors. Inc. at 758- 8700 for appointment. DRUMMER WANTED: For blues band have gigs. Established, full band, needing serious drummer call 757- 0501 or 328-3895 Chris. SUMMER CAMP counselors needed for premier camps in Massachusetts & New Hampshire, Positions available for talented, energetic, and fun loving students as general counselors and speciality counselors in all team sports, all individual sports such as Tennis & Golf, Waterfront and Pool activities, and speciality activities including art, dance, theater, gymnastics, newspa- per, rocketry & radio. Great Salaries, room, board, and travel. June 17th-Au- gust 16th. Enjoy a great summer that promises to be unforgettable. Check out our web site and apply on line at www.greatcampjobs.com or call 1- 800-562-0737. GREEK PERSONALS ZETA TAU Alpha, we had a great time getting leid Thursday night, can't wait to limbo again. Sigma Nu THE SISTERS of Alpha Xi Delta would like to invite all girls interested in so- rority life to our spring fling open house March 7th form 5-7. Please call 758- 5677 for details. Hope to see you there! PHI KAPPA Alpha, thank you for the pre-downtown at O'Malley's last Thurs- day night. Lets get together again soon. Love. Chi Omega. OTHER HELP WANTED WANT A BREAK?: Get 12 off security deposit through March 31, 2000 1 or 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, range refrigerator, free watersewer, washerdryer hookups, laundry facilities, 5 blocks from campus, ECU bus services. Wesley Commons South: -AN properties nave 24 hi. emergency maintenance Call 758- 1921 ADULT ENTERTAINERS and dancers needed. Must be 18 own phone and transportation. No drugs. Make $1500 weekly. 758-2737. 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. GOLDEN CORRAL Due to expanding business we are hiring for all positions. Company benefits- apply anytime no phone calls please. SS NOW HIRING SS Passion Escorts, day and evening shifts available. Must be at least 18yrs. old. No experience needed. Taking calls from 1p.m 9p.m. 747-7570 SUMMER ACTIVITIES DirectorCo- ordinator- Mature person needed for summer beach cottage at Indian Beach form May to August. Responsi- ble for providing lifeguarding at the ocean, checking in groups, providing recreational information for groups, and supervising beach cottage activi- ties, housing provided at cottage. Send letter of interest and resume to Direc- tor, Baptist Children's Homes of NC, 2557 Cedar Dell Lane, Kinston. NC 28504 EOE. 1 SPRING Break Vacations! Cancun, Jamaica, Bahamas & Florida. Best pric- es guaranteed! Free parties & cover charges! Space is limited! Book it now! All major credit cards accepted! 1-800- 234-7007 www.endlesssummer- tours.com ARE YOU like me and just simply can- not lose weight? I need a diet and workout partner to get slim before warmer weather! If you can identify, call me at 756-9393. Let's make it work together! THE ALUMNI ECU ring stands for more than you can measure, so this is where you'll find the special treasure (hint: don't "read" too much into this clue) (If you found the clue hidden on campus call 439-1875 to receive your reward. Ask for Tim.) 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 6- MARDI GRAS. REPS NEEDED TRAVEL FREE. 800- 838-8203WWW. LEISURE- TOURS .COM SPRING BREAK - Grad Week. $75 & up per person, www. retreatmyrtle- beach.com 1-800-645-3618. LEARN TO SKYDIVE CAROLINA SKY SPORTS 1-800-SKYDIVE www.carolinaskysports.com FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES, CLUBS, STUDENT GROUPS. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS EARN $1.000-$2.000 WITH THE EASY CAMPUSFUNDRAISER.COM THREE HOUR FUNDRAISING EV- ENT. NO SALES REQUIRED. FUN- DRAISING DATES ARE FILLING QUICKLY. SO CALL TODAY! CON- TACT CAMPUSFUNDRAISER.COM (888) 923-3238 OR VISIT WWW.CAMPUSFUNDRAIS- ER.COM EXOTIC DANCERS $1000-$ 1500 weekly. Legal lap dancing No experi- ence needed Age 18 up. all national- ities. 919-580-7084 Goldsboro. ANNOUNCEMENTS RINGGOLD TOWERS Now Taking Leases for 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom & Efficiency Apartments. CALL 752-2865 ROOMMATE WANTED OT STUDENT seeking nonsmoking roommate to share two bedroom two full bath apartment in Hyde Park for May andor August. Call 215-8881 and ask for Brandy. FEMALE ROOMMATE needed to share 2 bedroom apt. On ECU bus ro- ute. Very spacious. Rent is $210 per month plus half utilities. Call Shellie at 329-1342. 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. ROOMMATES NEEDED to share 3 bedroom house 1 block from campus. Rent 160 13 utilities. Call Amanda 413-6953. STILL LOOKING for roommate! Clean townhouse, only bedroom furniture needed. $225 month plus utilities. Rent from now until May. Owner oc- cupied, student.Call Wendy 439-2271. ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 2 bedroom 112 baths at Georgetown Apts. across the street from campus $250 month plus 12 utilities. Call Jay 561-8156. MD A JOB? you;re in the right place. APPOINTMENT SETTING telemar- keters. Full-time or part-time. Flexi- ble hours. Great for students or ca- reer marketers. Health insurance, paid vacation Great pay plus benefits and bonuses. Call Thermal -fiard 355-0210. DO YOU love alternative electronic music? Earn $$ promoting major la- bel bands around your town. Visit www.noizepollution.com to till out and e-application then call Travis 0 800- 996-1816. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help at shelter for homeless dogs. Send a email to stjudekennels@aol.com or check out website http:mem- bers.aol.comstjudekennels or call 551-9599. 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. LOSE WEIGHT and make $money$ Lose 7-29 lbs per month. Earn up to $1200 month. 19 years of guaranteed results! Call 757-2292 for Free Consul- tation! $7.00 PER hour plus $150.00 per month housing allowance. Largest rental service on the Outer Banks.of North Carolina (North Carolina). Call Dona for application and housing info 800-662-2122. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT 18. PT FT, $300-500wk. 746-8425. TRADER KATE'S is seeking a part time salesstock associate. 18-24 hours per week. Applicant chosen will be honest, reliable, outgoing, well-spo- ken, and neat in appearance. Applic- ants must be available to work 3pm- 9pm shift on weekdays. Shifts vary on weekends. Apply in person Tuesday- Friday 1 pm-7pm at Trader Kate's, out- side the Plaza Mall. 714 East Green- ville Blvd Greenville. NC 355-5283 Trader Kate's is a drug free workplace. GREEK PERSONALS SHARI- have a great week! Can't wait to see you at Big Little Day XOXO your big sis. TO JAMIE Long- thanks you for all of your hardwork and dedication for the Ritual Retreat! Love your Alpha Xi Del- ta sisters. GAMMA SIGMA Sigma announces its 9th annual Pick-A-Pirate on Tues- day, February 29th. It will be held at the Attic from 9:00-11:00. Doors open at 8:00. All proceeds benefit PICASO. CONGRATULATIONS TO Joe Bigg- ers on your lavalier to Heather Hodg- es. Heather, welcome to the family. We wish you .both the best. The broth- ers of Delta Chi. ALPHA XI Delta is excited to have Sig- ma Sigma Sigma as our sister sorori- ty! Let's get together soon! TO ALL Sigma Alpha Epsilon Ravers. Hip-Hops, and Rednecks, we had a blast Friday night. We will try to keep the noise down next time! Love Chi Omega. WISHING TO meet other students who are over 27? Join Adult & Com- muter Student Services on Monday. March 6th, 6-7 p.m. in their office on the lower level of Mendenhall for a monthly gathering of ECU adult stud- ents� ECU SOM is currently taking applica- tions for Spanish interpreters. ECU students that can speak and write Spanish fluently with morning availabil- ity. Can call ECU SOM @ 816-3664 and ask for Javier to schedule an appoint- ment. "MEDICINE AND the Ethics of Ani- mal Experimentation" Monday, March 6, 12:30-1:30pm in Brody 2W-50. Ray Frey, Ph.D. Professor. Department of Philosophy. Senior research fellow, so- cial philosophy and policy center. Bowl- ing Green State University For more information call 816-2797. AQUA-FITNESS for faculty and staff. March 6-May 12. Mon-Thurs, 5:30pm- 6:30pm and Sat. 10am. Aqua fitness has quickly become one of the most popular class offerings Let the dynam- ics of the water combine cardio and strength training into one workout. Take the plunge with other ECU facul- ty and staff for a great workout, virtu- ally impact free. Swimming skills are not required. FREE to all members. $25non-mem. Register now! Please call 328-6387 if you have any ques- tions. Spring Break 2001 PARTY ALL NIGHT! I CLOTHES OPTIONAL I Organize groups for 2 tree trips lowest Prices Cancun a Jamaica MTVs Spring Break Headquarters 98' a 99' Barbados. Bahamas. Padre, Florida wwwsunsalaslitours.cofii 1-800-426-7710 Wanted: Summer Help at the BEACH! Graduating Senior Preferred; Undergraduate Applications Accepted Also Great Pay: FREE Housing All Interested Email at RISKYB@interpath.com ca�cunuani3ica'Paha�ias IW $W S? ENDLESS 5UrVr �� CALL NOW OR RESERVE ONLINE! 18002347007 wwv.endtesssummertours.com ANNOUNCEMENTS $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS awarded by James M. Cox, Jr. Foundation - The Daily Reflector, to full-time undergradu- ate (junior and senior) students at ECU with GPA of at least 3.0 pursuing a media-related career; other criteria must be met. Recipients are invited to compete for a possible internship with the newspaper. Application deadline is March 31. 2000. For application ma- terials and additional information, con- tact Vicky Morris, Office for Institution- al Advancement, 200 East First Street, Greenville. NC 27858 - phone: 328- 5685. GAMMA BETA Phi Society will meet Thursday March 2 at 5:30pm in Men- denhall Social Room. For more info: www.ecu.eduorggbp FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT. A sin- gles tournament will be held Feb. 29. 8pm at MSC. The Doubles and Mixed- Doubles tournaments will be held March 1, 8pm at MSC. For those in- terested in participating registration will be held Feb. 28 10am-6pm at the Intramural Office inside the Recreation Center. For more info call 328-6387. ANNOUNCEMENTS MARCH CONTRA Oance! Sat . March 4. Location: Willis BIdg 1st ft Reade St. Downtown no experience needed. Free lessons. 7:00-7:30; Dance 7:30-10:30pm. Music: Elderber- ry Jam: Caller: Art Langrish. Come alone or bring a friend! Students $3; others $5-7. ECU Folk and Country Dancers, 328-0237. "NOW FOR Something Completely New" Wednesday. March 1 4pm. Men- denhall Underground. Presenter: ECU Leadership Corps. Have you lost thgt 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! EAST CAROLINA University will host the Northeast Regional Science Fair in Christenbury Gym on Friday. March 3. Projects can be viewed by the pub- lic from 12:00-1:00pm. Contact Erica Meadows for further information. 328- 6208. NEED A DATE? Try our campus calendar at clubhouse.ecu.edu. CFpoking for a room, mate? Find one in our classifieds. AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY WELCOME COLLEGE STUDENTS - FOR A RIDE CALL 830-1186 CHRIST PRESBYTE RIAN CHURCH 4889 Old Tar Road Winterville 355-9632 Services: 9:30 a.m. Sun. JOIN US FOR A GOOD BIBLE PREACHING, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE, A CHURCH THAT CARES IMMANUEL FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH 317 Vernon White Road Winterville 756-2670 Services: 10, 11 a.m 6 p.m. Sun 7:30 p.m. Wed. DYNAMIC WORSHIP - JOHN 4:24 DYNAMIC MESSAGE - ACTS 2:38 FIRST UHITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 114 E. 11th Street Greenville 757-3033 Services: 10 a.m 7:30 pm. Sun 7:30 p.m. Wed. WHERE GOD IS PRAISED, LIVES ARE CHANGED & FRIENDS ARE MADE! CHURCH OF CHRIST 1700 SE Greenville Blvd. Greenville 752-6376 Services: 9 & 10:15 a.m. Sun 7 & 8:30 p.m. Wed. WE INVITE YOU TO OUR SERVICES SAINT JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2000 E. 6th Street Greenville 752-6154 Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m Sun College Sunday School class 9:45 a.m. A MULTI-CULTURAL CHURCH-CUTTING-EDGE 3 MUSIC-ACTIVE CAMPUS MINISTRY FAITH AND VICTORY CHURCH 3950 Victory Lane Greenville 355-6621 Services: 9 & 10:45 a.m. Sun 7 p.m. Wed. REACHING OUT WITH THE CLAIMS OF CHRIST FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2426 S. Charles Blvd. Greenville 756-6600 Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m 7. p.m. Sun 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wed. Bible Study COME AND SEE WHAT GOD INTENDED CHURCH TO BE KOINONIA CHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCH 408 Hudson Street Greenville 752-1848 Services: 8 & 11 a.m. Sun 7 p.m. Wed. PIRATES WORSHIPPING WITH PIRATES UNITY FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2725 E. 14th Street Greenville 756-6485 Services: 8:30, 9:45, 11 a.m 6 p.m. Sun 6:30 p.m. Wed. A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT THE GREENVILLE CHURCH OF GOD GREENVILLE CHURCH OF COD 3105 S. Memorial Drive Greenville 35b-ob9b Services: 9:45 am 6p.m. Sun 7:30 p.m. Wed. Our photographers are out on campus capturing shots of you at your best. If you see yourself in one of our ads. go to MSC 109 and identify yourself. We'll reward you for paying attention. Student Life A biweekly glance at what's happening In the Division of Student Life Mardi Gras Christmas Break seems like it was ages ago, and Spring Break still has a couple of weeks before it arrives, but right now it's time to PARTY Mardi Gras 2000 is coming and it has never been a better time. This celebration is sure to get you over the winter blahs and ready for spring. On FRIDAY, MARCH 3, the Division of Student Life will present Mardi Gras 2000 from 9:00 P.M. TO 2:00 A.M. in MEMDENHALL STUDENT CENTER. For a tiny taste of what's to come, ARAMARK will be giving away FREE PIECES OF KING CAKE FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 3, FROM 121 T WRIGHT PLAZA. If you are lucky enough to get a piece of cake with a charm hidden in it, you can bring it to Mardi Gras on March 3, and redeem it for a prize! This year's celebration will feature the best in hypnotic entertainment with a featured perfor- mance by everyone's favorite, MIKE MESMER "EYES" AT 10:30 P.M. IN HENDRIX THE- ATRE. Opening the show for Mike Mesmer "Eyes" will be the JACKSONSQUARE JUGGLER, who will wow you with an awe-inspiring show of his own and then juggle his way around Mendenhall throughout the evening. Mardi Gras will also include the always-popular VIDEO KARAOKE, because, let's face it, you've always fantasized about being a singing sensation, so create your own video recording and take the tape home for prosperity sake. DJ J ARTHUR, will be there spinning your favorite jams as you hang out with your friends and dance the night away at the Club Mystique. There will be OPEN GLOW-BOWLING AND BILLIARDS under black lights, BINGO, and a TATTOO PARLOR that even your mother would approve. And what Mardi Gras celebration would be complete without a little friendly gambling? The LADY LUCK CASINO will be open all night for you to try your hand at Black Jack, Poker, or even to take a spin at the Big Wheel. Topping off all of this will be the tons of free food including a late night BAYOU BUFFET featuring the best in Cajun cuisine to satisfy those late night munchies. Also, don't forget to grab a piece of KING CAKE throughout the evening. Remember, if you snag the piece with a charm hidden in it, you win a prize. The coronation of the MARDI GRAS 2000 KING AND QUEEN will take place at 10:00 p.m. In addition to their jeweled crowns, these individuals have the distinct privilege of introducing Mike Mesmer "Eyes" to the stage. ECU Students will be admitted FREE by showing their valid ECU One Card at the door. Students may bring a guest (high school age or older), but they must obtain a GUEST PASS prior to the event. Guest passes will be available February 28-March 3 at the Central Ticket Office in Mendenhall Student Center from 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and at the Todd Dining Hall Meal - Plan Office from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. On March 3, passes will be available from 9:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center. For more information contact the Central Ticket Office at 252-328-4788 or 1 -800-ECU-ARTS, VTTY 252-328-4736 or 1-800-ECU-ARTS. The Central Ticket Office is located on the main floor of Mendenhall Student Center and is open Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mardi Gras (tt a glance MIKC MCSITtCP EyCS You are getting sleepyyou are getting very sleepyNow all of you who aren't sleepy get to witness the crazy antics of the ever-popular Mike Mesmer "Eyes" as he performs his hypnotic show mHendrix Theatre at 10:30 p.m. It's OK to laugh at your friends because this time they won't even remember what happened! VldBO KafaOke Tell the truth: You've fantasized at least once about being a singing sensation. Why not live the fantasy? You can create your own music video and take the tape home with you. Take full advantage of a sound system and lights to get up on stage and strut your stuff. Video Karaoke runs from 9 p.m. -2 a.m. in Room 244. Canal Street GlOW Bowling and Royal Street Billiards - These brand new lanes are ready to glow featuring the new automated scoring system. Jam to your favorite CDs as you bowl under black lights with custom glow-in-the-dark pins and balls and hand-painted, glow-in-the- dark walls. Or show all your friends how to be cool playing pool. Watch out for giveaways. You can roll 'em in Outer Limitz and rack 'em in the Pirate Underground from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. FREE BayOU BUffet The dining hall will be open for an all- you-can-eat buffet featuring the best in Cajun cuisine. Stuff yourself from 11p.m 1a.m. ClUb MyStlQUe Your favorite DJ,J Arthur, will spin your favorite jams as you hang out with friends and dance the night away in the Club Mystique. Get your groove on in the Great Room from 11 p.m. -1:30 a.m. Laay LUCK CaSinO You gotta know when to hold 'em and know when to fold em when you enter this popular place. Try your hand at Black Jack and Poker and take a spin at the Big Wheel in the Multi- purpose Room from 9 p.m2 a.m. BOUfbOn Street BINGO Ifyou're not much of a gambler, this popular no-risk game will give you another opportunity to win great prizes from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. in the Mendenhall Student Center Dining Hall. lattOO "arlOr No, your parents won't kill you if you visit our tattoo parlor. These colorful tattoos come off after a couple of days, but they look so real. Tattoo Artists will be available in the Cynthia Lounge from 9 p.m. -2 a.m. KM0 LaKe This Mardi Gras classic is just the thing to finish off all that food you stuffed down at the Bayou Buffet. And if you find a charm hidden in your slice, you win a prize! Grab a bite, and maybe a prize too from 9 p.m. -2 a.m. in the Student Organization Booth. King ana Queen Coronation wouldn't you i0Ve to be the master or mistress over all of these fun festivities? How cool would it be to introduce Mike Mesmer "Eyes" to the stage? All this could be yours if you fill out an application form to be placed in the drawing as you enter Mardi Gras 2000. The winners will be announced and coronated at 10 p.m. in the Lady Luck Casino (Multi-Purpose Room), so be sure to get to Mardi Gras 2000 early. Jackson Square Juggler ms amazingly coordinated character will open the show for Mike Mesmer "Eyes" with an awe- inspiring act of his own and then juggle his way around Mendenhall throughout the evening. How to get in Mardi Gras ECU Students will be admitted free by showing their valid ECU One Card at the door. Students may bring a guest (high school age or older), but they 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 Mendenhall Student Center from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. and at the Todd Dining Hall Meal Plan Office from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. On March 3, passes will be available from 9 a.m. -10 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center. 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