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ber19,2000 Wec.ecu.edu n it- eastcarolinian NEWSA1 COC kicks off first meeting with Chancellor Eakin VOLUME 75 NUMBER 124 78 days to go until Graduation NEWSBRIEFS Voter registration, Leigh Harvey McNairy In conclusion of the voter registration drive from 10 a.m2 p.m. in the Wright Place this week, Leigh Harvey McNairy,the Democratic candidate running for U.S. Congress represent- ing the 3rd District, will informally meet and greet students and faculty from noon-1 p.m. in front of the Dowdy Student Stores. University Student Marshals Students interested in serving as a University Marshal for the fall 2000 Commencement may obtain an application from Room A-16 Minges. Students must be classified as a junior by the end of spring semester 2000 and have a 3.0 CPA to be eligible. Return completed application to Carol-Ann Tucker, adviser, A-16 Minges by Oct. 16. For more information call 328-4661. Vigil A candlelight vigil for survivors of sexual assault will be held at 6 p.m. tonight in the Center for Counseling and Student Develop- ment (Room 316 of the Wright Building). The program, a part of the activities for Sexual Assault Awareness Week, will provide the oppor- tunity for sexual assault survivors, friends and family to share, listen and offer support. Video "Healing the Harm a video about sexual assault, will be shown at 7 p.m. tonight in the auditorium of the Jenkins Fine Arts Center. A discussion about the information presented in the tape will follow. The public is invited. Top teachers Three university teaching award winners will discuss why they teach and the techniques they use in their classrooms from 3:30 p.m5 p.m. today in Room 102 of the Brewster Building's B-wing. The teachers with winning teaching styles are Marjorie Baldwin of the Department of Economics, Hanna Jubran of the School of Art and Karl Wuensch of the Department of Psychol- ogy. Reception A reception at the Mendenhall Student Center Gallery will close an exhibition of sculp- tures by Keith Bryant. The reception is from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. tonight. Guest artists The Guest Artist Series will feature the New Century Saxophone Quartet at 8 p.m. tonight in the A. . Fletcher Recital Hall of the School of Music. The concert is the first of four perfor- mances that will make up the Guest Artist Series season. Tickets for this performance are $10 and are available by calling the Central Ticket Office at 328-4788 or 1-800-ECU-ARTS. SPORTSB5 Pirates hope to avenge 56-0 loss to Syracuse this Saturday FEATURESB2 Phil McDaniel devotes himself to students TODAY'S WEATHER Mostly cloudy THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2000 HIGH 87 LOW 66 WWW. THEE ASK AROI INIA Q 0NLINESURVEY Have you engaged In under- age drinking this semester? Vote online at www.theeastcarolinian.com Do you plan to attend Career Day? 4 Yes 95 No New underage drinking laws in effect Students across all N.C University campuses must now think twice before engaging in underage drinking, (file photo) Note. To TECs knowledge, all students used in this photo were over 21 years of age. Campus services provide counseling, consequences of consumption Nancy Kuck ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR The North Carolina Initiative to Reduce Underage Drinking (IRUD) recently introduced a campaign to educate college students at 16 UNC system schools about North Carolina's new alcohol laws. "As students begin the fall semester, it is important for them to know about these new laws said Barbara Alvarez Martin, project director of the N.C. IRUD. "We want to tell students about these new laws and their penalties, which we hope will deter some of them from drinking and will keep adults from giving or buying them alcohol Under the new laws, 19 and 20 year olds caught drinking alcohol can be charged with a Class 3 misdemeanor and a fine of up to $200. In the past, this age group was charged with an infraction, a non-criminal penalty that carried a $25 fine. Adults convicted of selling or providing alcohol to someone under 21 will receive a minimum $250 fine and 25 hours of community service. If underage drinkers or adult providers are charged a second time, they receive higher fines and more community service. The initiative, in coordination with college and university officials, will post fliers around campuses to inform students of the laws passed by the 1999 General Assembly. The campaign will also launch a new Web site to provide more information about the new laws, the health effects of binge drinking as well as contact information from each campus. Currently, ECU's Center for Counseling and Student Development offers alcohol education workshops for underage offenders. "We have a lot of underage alcohol drinking issues at ECU said Robert Morphet, counselor at the Center for Counseling and Student Development. "Sometimes students are sent by the Dean of Students due to an underage ticket, other times students voluntarily come because they are concerned that they are drinking too much alcohol After attending the workshop, the majority of students return for further counseling or by personal decision to cut down on alcoholic consumption. The health education department at Student Health Services also provides information and individual consultations to help students deal with underage alcohol consumption. Alcohol Awareness Week, scheduled for Oct. 16-20, is also provided to inform students of the consequences of drinking. "We have a lot of students that come in to get information because they would have a night where they would drink too much and are concerned said Beth Credle, director of Health Education. "What we try to make students realize is that they are not invincible and drinking could have an effect on their actions The ECUI'D has also taken action to prevent minors from drinking. A team of police officers patrol the campus area bordering the downtown vicinity to find students who may violate underage drinking, DWI and open container laws. If a student is caught breaking the law, he or she is given a campus appearance ticket or state citation, which is then sent to the Dean of Students. "We want to discourage the glamorization of alcohol said Capt. Frank Knight, ECU Police Department. "What we want is people to believe that they can have a good time without getting drunk The initiative is part of the Governor's Institute on Alcohol & Substance Abuse, Inc. and is supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the American Medical Association and the N.C. Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services. Its focus is educating the community on prevention and backing stronger laws that provide stiffer and consistent penalties to underage drinkers and those who provide alcohol to underage individuals. For more information on the new program campaign, contact www.initiative.org.or www. rush-nc.org. This writer can be contacted at news@tec.ecu.edu. Project HEART kicks off for kids Students dedicate themselves to N.Cs youth Melyssa Ojeda EDITOR IN CHIEF Project HEART, a pro- gram created by the N.C. Governor's Office as an initiative to give back to the areas destroyed by last year's Hurricane Floyd, had its initial kickoff last week. The program, which stands for High Expecta- tions for At Risk Teens, aims to provide tutors and mentors for students in grades four through eight who are below state read- ing standards or who are involved in the juvenile justice system. In its first year, Project HEART 's 48 student vol- unteers, or members, were recruited from ECU, Edge- combe Community Col- lege, Nash Community College and North Caro- lina Wesleyan College. According to Betty Beacham, ECU'S direc- tor of Proj- ect HEART, student members were chosen based on their will- ingness to commit to the year- long program. "We want folks who have a real desire to work with kids who are at-risk Beacham said. "We want members who can stay with the program Beacham chose this year's members in col- laboration with recruiters at each school site during fall registration. Members must have at least a 2.0 grade point average and do not necessarily need expertise in one field in order to tutor a child. "We use a broad men- toring system that includes a reading program, mentor- ing activ- ities and some shad- owing Beacham said. "Occa- sionally on Saturdays a member and a child will spend time together off campus as well Site coordinators at each school plan to moni- tor each member as well as the progress of each at- risk child over the course of the year. At the end of each member's year, a $4,500 living stipend is given, along with a $2,363 educational voucher that a student can use for tuition andor student loans which is good for up to seven years at any North Carolina univer- sity. Above all, Beacham said members earn the recognition and experi- ence of impacting some 480 students in four of North Carolina's coun- ties. Beacham said the members recruited this year are an impressive group. "It's quite a challenge Beacham said. "I'm so pleased with the students that have come through see HEART page 3 Sen. Warren visits College Democrats Senator Edward Warren visited ECU last Wednesday to talk with the College Democrats in Mendenhall Student Center. Warren discussed the importance of the upcoming bond referendum Nov. 7 and answered questions from the group in attendance. (photo by Melyssa Ojeda) 2 The East Carolinian www.theeastcarolinian.com Thursday, September 21, 2000 news@tec.ecu.edu It finally happened. The Campus Organization Council (COC) met for the first time on Monday, Sept. 18 in Hendrix Theater. Full support from Chan- cellor Richard Eakin, Jim Sturm, director of University Unions, greatly helped accomplish goals at the first COC meeting With 30 people in attendance, the group did not reach its full potential but certainly started off an effective campaign to develop into the all-encompass- ing organization on campus. Student represen- tatives from the fol- lowing groups were in attendance: Gamma Chi Epsilon, Residence Hall Association, Clem- ent Hall Council, Gamma Sigma Sigma, Campus Girl Scouts, Student Union, East Carolina Communi- cation Organization, Bowling Pirates, Alpha Kappa Psi, NAACP, American Chemical Society, New Life Christian Fellowship, Allied Blacks for Leadership and Equal- ity, Ladies Elite, Alpha Omicron Pi, Pa n hellenic Council, Hospital- ity Management Association and SGA. Without the initial support of these organizations, the idea of the COC would not have gotten off of the ground. Thank you to all of these groups and their representatives. "The idea of Michael (Aho) and SGA is a good one; it provides an opportunity for increased inclusiveness on campus Eakin said. "(The COC is) a chance for you to express con- cerns and share ideas Sturm said. Sturm also explained that starting an orga- nization is a dif- ficult process and will take some time. Thanks again to everyone who assisted with the COC start-up, especially Chancellor Eakin. Remember to vote next Wednesday for class officers and SGA Legislature representatives! MichaelC. Aho SGA CHIEF OF STAFF MfW@� U. of Arkansas student arrested in fondling incident similar to Penn State case University of Arkansas (U-WIRE)-Three days after a Penn State student was arrested for harassing female students after entering their dorm rooms, a disturbingly similar situation arose at University of Arkansas. Campus police arrested Mark Andrew Robinson, a 21-year-old student from Port Byron, N.Y after he entered three female students' dorm rooms and indecently fondled one student as she slept, said Lt. Gary Crain, UAPD public information officer. One woman awoke to Robinson rummaging through her dresser at 4:08 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, and screamed for him to get out of the room. She then called police, who arrived minutes later and saw Robinson in another room. When police told Robinson to step out of the room, he replied, "No at which point the two females in the room woke up. The women said they did not know Robinson, and police then entered and arrested him. While police held Robinson in the hallway, another female student exited her room and identified Robinson as an intruder who entered her room as she slept and fondled her minutes before, Crain said. Police arrested Robinson for burglary, criminal trespass, harassment and public intoxication, but he has not been formally charged by the Washington County Prosecutor's Office, a spokeswoman said. He faces a commercial burglary charge at his Oct. 24 arrangement and has been released on $5,000 bond. Oklahoma State U. student busted for distributing copyrighted material online Oklahoma State U (U-WIRE)-Oklahoma State University officials confiscated a student's computer after a watchdog group told the school that the student was distributing copyrighted material over the school's Internet server. Campus police entered a 19-year-old male student's dorm room and confiscated a computer Sept. 5 after the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) notified the school about the student's alleged distribution, said Nestor Gonzales, manager of the Oklahoma University news bureau. The University awaits an analysis of the student's computer before deciding if it will take disciplinary action. If the school finds the student was illegally distributing copyrighted material it may also turn the case over to the Payne County District Attorney for formal charges. This is not the first time a student has allegedly used the University's Internet server to illegally distribute copyrighted material, though it is the most drastic action the school has taken, Gonzalez said. "Our computer center often warns students if they see that there's a problem, and a lot of time the students just stop Gonzales said. "Mostly students don't know that they're doing something wrong "The large amount of material that the student was allegedly distributing caused campus police to take such forceful actions Gonzales said. The student's recent alleged distribution of copyrighted material over the OSU's Internet server is hot unusual, RIAA Spokeswoman Amy Weiss said. The RIAA sends out about 12 "cease and desist" letters a day to various college and universities. "We send out dozens of letters a day and we ask that the materials be taken down, but we don't instruct the school on how to do it Weiss said. The RIAA has a large anti-piracy division that also scours the offline music market, generally at street corner vendors and flea markets, Weiss said. Most notably, however, the RIAA recently sued Napster for alleged copyright infringement by enabling the distribution of music on the Internet. Watch for the September 28th issue of the Fountainhead Thursday, Se rfww.theeast DoonC Stage Ti 2000-200, vmi Gypsy, Book by Arthur Uwrwrts Musk by Jute Styrw lyrics by Staptnn Sondrwfcn Oaoeei 5-10,2000SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS Getienl Public ECU Faculty ! Senior Citizens i A Sense of Place1 youth 530 11 By Unford Wilson NavtMHK 16-21,2000en 252-328-6829 Monday-Friday, Spring's Awakening10:00 a.m4:00 p.m Du r. �iifc ML -t-i� A By rrann wretJetuiwfor ticket information. ftUIUAKY 8-1, 2001 Sunrf.iy performam il A Doll's House2-00 p m ; all other p By Item Hi lbs�nances begin 8 oo p m Anil s-10,2001 Dance 2001 Choreofraphy by fatuity and guest Mtlsts Ana 26-M�r 1,2001 EAST CAROLINAPLAYHOUSE (All CMOIIMA UNIVIIIITr � HCCINNIS TMfAHI TJ Amatoi SOver8 Til Rodt-1 FB SirverBulk � Ua" � Important Instructions Regarding Voting Procedures for Homecoming King and Queen! When: September 26-28 (Tues-Thurs) Where: All Computer Labs on Campus & Personal Computers How: Access www.homecoming.ecu.edu and follow instructions. ber21,2000 Ptec.ecu.edu r28th iead Thursday, September 21, 2000 tfVww.theeastcarolinian.com The East Carolinian 3 news@tec.ecu.edu � BULLET J Door. Open: 7:30 p.m. 'KTowAOfCtass I tortri.ition. Stai Tim: 9:00 p.m. TUESDAY Lingerie Night Amateur Night and Silver Bullet Dancers THURSDAY Rock-N-Roll Night FRIfcSAT Silver Bullet Eiotk Dancer UoMilWatfCi��ilMtt.(MMilWaiItninftUMt � A Need a massage? lie E.C.U. Physical Therapy dub is sponsoring a nigl I � The E.C.U. Physical Therapy Club is sponsonng a night of massages. All you have to do is purchase a ticket! WHEN: Thursday, September 21, 2000 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. WHERE: EX.0. Belk Health Sciences Building on the comer of Charles Blvd. and Greenville Blvd. H MUCH ARE TICKETS: ONLY $4.00 for 10 min. and you can buy up to 20 mirU! ICHASE TICKETS: Ask any PT student you see! We will also be selling tickets around campus (in front of bookstore and at Belk. OR, you can get a ticket AT THE DOOR for $5.00 for 10 mini!) So come on, bring your friends and relax with a Great Massage All Now All Yours: All Free Sorority undergos race sensitivity training ATHENS, Ga. (AP)-A University of Georgia sorority accused of evaluating a potential pledge on the basis of race will undergo sensitivity training, according to an agreement with the university. A resolution released Monday said Alpha Gamma Delta and the university agreed that some sorority members "may hold personal attitudes toward African-American women which do not reflect the values of Alpha Gamma Delta or the university It also said one or more members "may have made unacceptable comments concerning racial issues The sorority agreed to educate Its members in racial sensitivity and to ensure that its members feel comfortable in confronting and reporting any inappropriate comments they might hear within the chapter. In turn, the university lifted an interim suspension that prohibited the sorority from holding any social functions. Details of educational sanctions have not been worked out, said Richard Mullendore, vice president for student affairs. In an Aug. 29 letter to university officials, Alpha Gamnia Delta member Allison Davis accused her sorority sisters of having said, "If we had a black girl in our sorority, none of the fraternities would want to do anything with us and of questioning why a black wanted to attend rush at an all-white sorority. Davis, who is from Brentwood, Tenn has since withdrawn from the university. see RACE page 6 HEART from page 1 my door that have said, 'yes, I want to do this Members and coordinators gath- ered last Tuesday for a kick off luncheon. Approximately 100 indi- viduals participated in the kickoff, which Beacham said far exceeded expectations. Even though all of this year's members have been chosen, Beacham said any students who are currently interested in donating time to the project can still apply as alternates. "Even though we have our recruits for this year we welcome all applications Beacham said. "We want to create a pool of alternates who may want to get involved in Project HEART but who may not have the 20 hours a week to give Next year's application deadline will be different from this year's. Beacham said recruitment will begin in March or April, so that students can finalize their class schedules before applying. Project HEART is a three-year grant created this year through the Office of North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt's AmeriCorps program, a national organization which focuses on giving back to the state's regions through community ser- vice. The project is the Governor's way of rebuilding the communities of eastern North Carolina that were greatly affected by Hurricane Floyd. Beacham said she hopes to increase the number of Project HEART members in the next few years. "We will increase our numbers every year she said. "I would like to have 96 members working with at-risk kids in N.C. by the year 2003 To find out more about Project HEART, contact Betty Beacham at 328-4357. 9 Get your Senior Portrait taken in your cap and gown, tuxedo or dress shell - all will be provided to you Take proofs home with you that day Present your parents with a professional portrait commemorating this important milestone Commemorate Your Graduation Quality graduation portraits in an instant- that's Collegiate Reflections by Jostens � Collegiate Reflections Offers � An easy & convenient way to take your senior portrait � 2 unique ECU portrait borders Jostens) � $15.00 setting fee includes proofs � Packages available Senior Portraits Dates: September 19-21 Time: 19th: 10:00 a.m7:00 p.m. 20th: 10:00 a.m7:00 p.m. 21th: 10:00 a.m5:00 p.m. Location: Mendenhall Student Center CO L L E 6 I ATEffffi �C"0VS lefts 4 The East Carolinian k www.theeastcarolinian.com DIVERSIONS Thursday, September 21, 2000 news@tec.ecu.edu W$MW � How will you decideP Author Rick Shenkman will present his 7 HABITS Of HIGHLY EFFECTIVE VOTERS cd&yt. 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BELIEVE LITTLE OF WHAT ANYONE SAYS ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL H 2. WATCH THE NEWS AS IF IT WERE A SCENE OUT OF ALICE IN WONDERLAND J&rf 3. IGNORE THE CANDIDATES WHEN THEY START SOUNDING AS THOUGH THEY LIVED LIKE ABE LINCOLN 0 0 4. NEVER PAY ANY ATTENTION TO THE CLAIM THAT CANDIDATES ARE RUNNING TO HELP THE COUNTRY. 5. BE SUSPICIOUS WHEN THEY SAY THEY'RE HEALTHY. ? 6. BE ASSURED THAT THEY WILL NOT BEHAVE AS BADLY IN OFFICE AS THEY DO ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL. 7. LOOK FOR (Well, tip 7's a secret To find out you'll have to hear the lecture) Thursday www.theei ea LO Soa Erin While these i help stem the age drink The fact ret students will c is right now, does not s students f ' Kate al V Daily Collej State U.)-At 1 a fanatic femi one can be at 1 1 owned plastic Sassy magazine facts 1 knew abc and bra burnin nity. I was a sist And now, V one of my mo friends suggeste to cook. Nor d my radical ado somewhere beti my need for fan my priorities sh While I ditch for some increc Kenneth Cole 1 OK with that, b possessed the passion. But lasl disturbing reveli 1 hated gir women, the thee cal group of whi and whose advar had been my er pose. I loved m had seen me tl and many other But girls-the ahead of me to bumped into ai ones who used friends-I couldn ing judgment D Dear Editor, This is my f: your site so you addressed this issi for taking up yot First, let me say it is a students Greenville issue. I attended a F.CU-Va Tech gai disappointed al alcohol consumei I had both of me and a very clo versify of North Hill Alumni alon kids. We swap ti attend games to we can. I can assure yo of "partying" at E( Is unique to Greer a drink on occasi of alcohol was so �mber21,2000 vs@tec.ecu.edu Thursday, September 21, 2000 www.theeastcaroliniart.com OPINION The East Carolinian 5 opinion@tec.ecu.edu eastcarolinian Nawoom2523286368 AAertfsno252.328.2000 Fax22328.6558 E-malafb�taucu�du NewsEoltur span am Photo Editor Layout Designer fifty features Editor Head Copy Editor ��y UMte, Fountamliead Editor Layout Designer S�g ECU arra I �25, Die Easl CauMsn prints 11.000 cook every Tuesday art Thursday r�iiig the ropjjar nrannmr yr� am f,jn) on tWtfnosc&is nliina It summer 0� Vwfs lha oprton ol theajlurial board and is unlMn by niiorrt Hoard members. He Easl Carolinian welcomes letters to the alter wtuctt arc hnilwl lo 25 words (nhHi may Iti odiorj tor decency or tmnMv) mww the right to edit or ieect letters and a) letters must be Sgned and delude a KtnrtKwe iunr�. Lrslrre may ho snm w o mall In rattor��liy:cni.orlu or m The East CaroWan, Sludeni PuWualruns EUtfnj. Greeny. NC ?7658-43S3 Cal 252 mtniiti to imrii mtormtion While these actions should help stem the tide of under- age drinking, it will not stop the flow. The fact remains, college students will drink and as it is right now, the age limit does not stop too many students from drinking. OUR VIEW ' There are certain things that are unique to the short time one spends in college. Dorm life, exams and research papers are some of the things that make the college experience what it is. Alcohol is also one of those things. Especially at ECU, alcohol consumption is part of life. At a school where students go clubbing on a Tuesday night, it is ever present. It is there at parties. It is there when you tailgate. It was probably there the first week you stepped onto campus as a bonafide student. However, for much of the student population at ECU it is illegal. For a long time, college has been a haven for underage drinking. Every once in a while, someone would get a ticket and have to pay a small fine or spend one evening in a alcohol education class, but nothing serious would happen. Now the North Carolina General Assembly has stepped up their efforts to stop underage drinking. They have passed laws instituting stiffer penalties for underage students caught drinking. The university has put more police in high traffic areas to try to catch minors as they travel from campus to downtown. They have increased the penalties for adults who supply minors with alcohol. They have also devised more intensive education programs designed to steer minors away from drinking. While these actions should help stem the tide of underage drinking, it will not stop the flow. The fact remains, college students will drink and as it is right now, the age limit does not stop too many students from drinking. These changes are a start but to keep underage drinking from being so common an occurrence, the focus needs to shift from laws that can be hard to enforce to making underage drinking a less glamourous activity. ku IN MY OPINION Media not to blame for violence �, IN MY OPINION Women hating women is unjustified Daily Collegian (Pennsylvania State U.)-At 14 years old, 1 was a fanatic feminist, as fanatic as one can be at 14 about anything. I owned plastic Dr. Martens, read Sassy magazine and spewed off the facts I knew about wage inequality and bra burning at any opportu- nity. I was a sister. 1 was a fighter. And now, I'm not. It's not, as one of my more sensitive male friends suggested, because I learned to cook. Nor do I disagree with my radical adolescent ideals. But somewhere between here and 14, my need for fanaticism waned and my priorities shifted. While I ditched my plastic shoes for some incredibly un-liberating Kenneth Cole kitten heels, I was OK with that, believing that I still possessed the politics if not the passion. But last year, I had a very disturbing revelation. 1 hated girls. I was all for women, the theoretical sociopoliti- cal group of which I was a member and whose advancement and rights had been my entire girlhood pur- pose. I loved my girlfriends who had seen me through that stage and many others. But girls-the ones who walked ahead of me to class, the ones I bumped into at frat parties, the ones who used to date my boy- friends-I couldn't take. I was pass- ing judgment on girls 1 didn't know, calling names at girls I had just met and criticizing girls 1 was friendly with. I also realized, unfortunately, I wasn't alone. In fact, I was just as hated-and by girls I barely knew. A girl who dated my boyfriend, I was told, was talking smack about me. A girl who dated one of my male friends was talking smack about me as well. It seemed all the girls I knew were out for, basically, each other. Girls who were thinner than us were anorexic. Girls who competed with us for power were bitches. And when our boyfriends lingered too long in conversation with a girl at a party, it wasn't his wandering eye that angered us, but the man- stealing tricks of the slut he was talking to. We make assumptions. We assume the worst. And in doing so, we make things worse for our- selves. We were being catty. We were making unfair generalizations. But we were also speaking from experience, because the fact was that many of us were throwing up, starving ourselves and compulsively exercising. Sesame Street and our teachers taught us that Girls Rule. We could do anything we wanted because we were smart, creative and talented. At the same time, we learned from the jokes made about women on prime time TV, from the amount of time and attention teachers spent on boys, that girls were stupid, untrustworthy and Inferior. Sure, we can do anything we want, but these other chicks? They don't really know what they're doing. When we get to the classroom or the boardroom or the social arena, we can't help but recognize that there are fewer women in prestigious positions. There are no official quotas as to how many spots are open for women, there is no acknowledge- ment of preferential treatment toward men, but based on what we see and what we have learned we instantly start competing with women for the few spots we think have been endowed to us. Other women become our outlet for the frustrations we face in soci- ety, and by beating these women we try to make up for the fact that we, in the year 2(KH), still aren't quite so equal as they say we are. We spend all our time trying to be thinner then one another instead of questioning on why we need to be so damn thin in the first place. We squabble for the few positions allotted to us instead of working together to create more. Instead of working together, we set out to beat each other, and in the process, we all lose. Iowa State Daily (Iowa State U.)-Today, let's try something new. We'll play a guessing game. I'll list some works of literature, and you tell me what the common link is. Here's your first set: The Bible, "Hamlet The Odyssey ma Beowulf. Give up? The common link is that these works of literature, considered essential now, would probably be banned by Al Gore and Joseph Lieberman from being marketed as movies, since they all depict some kind of graphic violence. Talk about striking a blow for overprotective parents everywhere. If Al Gore keeps on being a soccer mom, we'll have no violent movies, video games or music and, accord- ingly, we'll never see violence again-except for on the streets, in our schools, on the domestic front and abroad. The fact is, Gore and Lieber- man's use of the media as a scape- goat for violence in the United States is a pathetic attempt to satisfy those parents who want the government to watch over their children. If Gore is looking to incite vio- lence, this plan may work. Frankly, the idea of the government regulat- ing what an industry can produce based on shaky sociological data and a couple kids in trench coats getting trigger-happy makes me scarlet with rage. I'm feeling more furious because of this than I did after seeing The Matrix. If Gore wants to encourage gun control bills, request more detailed movie ratings and do all the things that will make 13-year-olds angry, fine. But not this much. Gore and Lieberman are shaking their fist at the movie industry and threatening to bust some chops if they don't reform. Of course, what's most pathetic about this is that Gore can't even claim to be the first to pioneer this idiotic idea. Four years ago, Bob Dole was suggesting a plan that was roughly the same. In Tuesday's New York Times, an unidentified marketing chief of a movie studio bemoaned the situation, asking how they were supposed to market R-rated films to their core audiences on shows like WWF Wrestlemania, since much of the audiences for such shows are composed of children. He has a point. Frankly, marketing to easily influenced people is the point of advertising. Ironic, really, that the Federal Trade Commission complains about advertising during such shows. They can't see the forest OR the trees. They're so frantic about children seeing TTie Matrix that they don't notice the violence, hatred, condescension, chauvinism and bad theatrics involved in profes- sional wrestling. Everyone wants to aim the blame away from the children and their parents. But it's time to face the truth. People are ultimately accountable for their own actions. Maybe the first-grader in Flint, Mich, who shot his classmate didn't understand the consequences of his violence, but considering the environment he lived in, I doubt he got his idea of a cold-blooded killing from any movie. In his case, it could easily have come from his version of family values. The entire community looked like a reenactment of Boyz in the Hood. But in the interest of garnering political support, Gore can just ignore sociological factors such as the environment and personal attitudes and go for the common enemy of overprotective parents everywhere: the media. Even more frightening, we see another similarity between Bush and Gore. In this case, the only distinction is that Bush would prefer to take guns off televisions and put them in the hands of the public so they can exercise their rights to the utmost extent. Whether or not parents in America actually watch their chil- dren, I can't say. But to revoke an industry's right to create based on a couple of mentally unstable children going on killing sprees is on the verge of totalitarianism. Violence is a part of life for many who don't even have access to violent movies, just ask any anthropology professor. There is homophobia where people have never heard Eminem, there is vio- lence where no one's seen American Psycho, and there is vulgarity where people can't see "South Park In Japan, people see cartoons that are filled with violence and promiscuity, and there is remark- ably little crime. Why? No, Mr. Gore, not because of the media. It's because people are personally accountable for their actions, and there's not a line of people making excuses for them. It's easy to blame the disenfran- chised and take legislative action against them-far easier than it is to take away the rights of Americans who actually have rights. But a line needs to be drawn. After we eliminate Shakespeare from our schools because of the vio- lence in "Macbeth" or the hatred in "Hamlet we'll have nothing to blame, but the body count won't go down. After we've prevented Hollywood from making Saving Private Ryan, people will still shoot each other. But whafs the loss of a little culture? buMuU IN MY OPINION Gates' monopoly on language LETTER TO THE EDITOR Drinking at games embarrassment to all Dear Editor, This is my first time visiting your site so you may have already addressed this issue. If sol apologize for taking up your time needlessly. First, let me say that I don't think it is a students only issue. It is a Greenville issue. I attended and recorded the ECU-Va Tech game and was very disappointed at the amount of alcohol consumed at the game. I had both of my children with me and a very close friend and Uni- versity of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Alumni along with one of his kids. We swap tickets at times or attend games together whenever we can. I can assure you that the amount of "partying" at ECU football games Is unique to Greenville. I like to take a drink on occasions but the smell of alcohol was so strong where we were sitting that it almost made me sick. Also It was quite embarrassing to me to take the company 1 had into such an environment. When I watched the video of the game at home I was dismayed again as on national TV there was a fan (not a student) clearly pouring a drink in the stands. Also, why is it important to finish the drink in hand along the way to the stadium? Somehow these cups, cans and bottles end up on the stadium grounds. I don't know how to nicely describe the impression this leaves to visitors and guests. In all reality, there is no viable excuses for either concern. All this leads me to ask the following questions: 1. What can ECU do to lead the way in addressing and hope- fully curbing the drinking in the stands? 2. What can ECU do to tackle the worse problem of alcoholism in our youth and adults in Green- ville? I know that ECU can and repeatedly does tackle tough issues. Believe me, this is a tough issue. I would like to be as proud when I take my family and friends to ECU as they are when they take me as a guest to their stadiums. More so, I would like to know that as a community we are attempting to address the problems that have plagued us more many years. I was in Charlotte last year when I asked a store clerk if he had ever heard of ECU. His reply shocked me. He said "I attended that school for awhile but had to leave. There was too much drink- ing going on there Please let me know what you think. Mike Fitzgerald Washington Square News (TMS)- Bill Gates is the richest man in the world. He has grown so wealthy that he has immodestly installed a billboard outside of his home: "Billions and billions made He is the man who has brought the world things like "Microsoft" and practically every other technological innovation since the cotton gin. I certainly wouldn't think this man-this seemingly immortal being-to be an idiot. But, alas, Bill Gates keeps opening his damn mouth. First, there was the whole monopoly controversy last year. Bill says that Microsoft does not have a monopoly over the computer industry. Well, Bill, if you would poll the average American today, he would probably think that LINUX was the latest probe sent to Mars, and that Netscape is what Monet painted. You have a monopoly. The courts have proven it. But now, he has confirmed that geeky ignorance of his with a recent statement he made in Melbourne, Australia. The statement was made to Asian nations, specifically China. The message: "Welcome to the Internet: now speak English According to the Associated Press, China will have the largest online population in less than 10 years. But in spite of this, until machine translation shows up, it's very likely that English will be used, Gates said. To be polite, this is an idiotic idea on Bill's part. Not that his company needs any more money, but to isolate the language of the Internet to English precludes billions of poten- tial customers. Not only that, it inhibits the ever-flourishing world of e-commerce, as well as various forms of communication that could benefit international relations, especially from a sociopolitical standpoint. Countries could work toward a better understanding of each other, and maybe even make advances in science, entertainment, even world peace-together. Gates' statement, however, sounds like something out of 1950s McCarthyism-don't let the Reds know of our latest technology! It's bigoted and outdated. Gates sounds like he has no regrets about the lack of technology for Far Eastern nations. And when Bill Gates doesn't care, computers don't care. And when computers don't care, we Internet surfers are left in the dark. The "World Wide Web now takes on a twisted tinge of irony, doesn't it? If Microsoft has the technology to produce new super-computen fast enough to make last week computers antiques, then I highly doubt that there Is no way tc include the Asian languages, not only within the country itself, but also translated when posted world- wide. Now that would be software that could be beneficial to everyone across the world. With all due respect for software developers, if they could: put halj the energy into this translation project as they do into something like "Tomb Raider countries woulc have the capacity to speak in each other's languages, technically speak- ing, in no time at all. But for the time being, Gates word is law. And until that voice recognition translator is createc (which Gates predicts being more than a decade away from develop ment), half the world will be left out in the cold, which speaks very poorly for the technology that was supposed to unite the Free World. For Bill Gates to cut off most of Asia from "the language of the Internet" is tunnel-sighted, poot business sense and bad karma in general (although I doubt Bill ever knows what karma is). 6 The East Carolinian www.theeastcarotinian.com RACE from page 3 NEWS Thursday, September 21, 2000 news@tec.ecu.edu "This issue has spawned an incredible amount of conversation on our campus Mullendore said. 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All ads are subject to editing for indecent or inflammatory language as determined by the editors. CLASSIFIED DEADLINE4 P.M. THURSDAY for the following Wednesdays paper Listen up! We need help! The east Carolinian needs designers. We need students to design ads, create centerpieces, & layout pages of the newspaper. Apply at The East Carolinian office second floor, Student Publications Building. Must have a 2.0 GPA 8 The East Carolinian www.theeastcarolinian.com Thursday, September 21, 2000 news@tec.ecu.edu 7:00 PM, SRC OUTDOOR POOL AIR BAND PRELIMINARIES ARE WEDNESDAY SEPT. 20, 7:00 pm TOP 10 BANDS MAKE THE THURSDAY NIGHT FINALS. WHAT IS ZOORAMA? Zoorama is a huge party where games and prizes can be won and free food for all. THE AIR BAND CHALLENGE? Lipsync, dance, and pretend play your way to cash prizes. Can't sing or play NO PROBLEM! Students can form a band and enter to win cash. No musical skills needed. Air bands will be judged on creativity, lipsync skills, showmanship, and fan support. NO LIMIT TO BAND SIZE. Stage and musical instruments will be provided $ $ THIRD PRIZE $100 I T-SHIRTS � THE JUNGLE BAND CHALLENGE ENTRY FORM? 1: SsHw I? RETURN TO STUDENT RECREATION CENTER MAIN OFFICE BY SEPT. 15 �ten � i "Drw but v Today career, anc more frieni factors in y (IV You cou careful. Yoi direction. T and rearrar ( Some dt and this coi problem th think of aw If you're home, you r you planned quality. Don (jl You shoul it. Somethin come in ham Confidence c (Ju Don't be to know betti the weekend, you promised (All Others adr cretion. Your too. They'll b� be done. Let t (Ser. Take care o The more you person could a want to be rea (Od Place that k instead of waiti versation could plans both of y Si (No Over the ne: ease. Meanwhil Schedule your c but don't relax' c (Dec A partner ma tried and failed, more than enou egate as much a A (Jan. Get serious. Y before you can p plans for this w� from a job that n (Feb. ' You might fee through it. Don't action needs to b person you trust- mber21,2000 ts@tec.ecu.edu "Drunkeness is nothing but voluntary madness" -Seneca HOROSCOPES Today's Birthday: Friends can help your career, and getting a better job could lead to more friends. Experience and luck are major factors in your success. Aries (March 21-April 19) You could get a burst of energy, but be careful. You could take off in the wrong direction. Think about your priorities again and rearrange them, if necessary. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Some days your brain just works better, and this could be one of them. Reassess a problem that's had you stymied. You may think of a way around it. Gemini (May 21 -June 21) If you're buying something for your home, you may have to spend more than you planned. Only do that for the highest quality. Don't buy on a whim even if hurried. Cancer (June 22-july 22) You should get a lucky break, so watch for it. Something you've recently learned could come in handy, especially in an argument. Confidence doesn't equal being right. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Don't be distracted by a person you'd like to know better. There'll be time for that over the weekend. Meanwhile, finish something you promised. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Others admire you for your wit and dis- cretion. Your courage is being talked about, too. They'll be glad to help if there's work to be done. Let them know what you need. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Take care of details and keep a low profile. The more you finish, the better. An older person could ask for an accounting, and you want to be ready when that happens. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Place that long-distance phone call now, instead of waiting for tomorrow. Your con- versation could make a difference in the plans both of you make. Sagittarius (Nov.2-Dec. 21) Over the next few days, conditions will ease. Meanwhile, a test must be passed. 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Follow the lead of a person you trust�and your heart. the east Carolinian Features B2 Phil McDonald devotes himself to students THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2000 A Pirate' We for we ECU students took a break from their studies last Saturday and spent their time enjoying the sunny day cheering on Pirate football and relaxing on their weekend off from classes. 2 The East Carolinian wvyw.theeastcarolinian.com FEATURES Thursday, September 21, 2000 features@tec.ecu.edu FEATURESBRIEFS What was your favorite children's book? Laura Cambell and Kimberly Suttle Freshmen "Ramona Quimby We loved Ramona. Mike Broderick Freshman Cat In The Hat" Ashley Kennedy Freshman "Boxcar Children" Kenton Ross Senior Green Eggs and Ham" Michael Hawkins Sophomore "Clifford, The Big Red Dog" William Craft Junior 'Curious George' Germaine Cordano Sophomore "Sex education it was a book I read In Midd School. It wasn't really about sex. Zonnelly Above and Beyond: Phil McDaniel, Belk Hall Coordinator Maura Buck FEATURES EDITOR Phil McDaniel accepted the position of Coordinator of Belk Hall in the fall of 1998 and has continued his commitment to the on-campus residents ever since. "The greatest thing about Phil is that he makes himself accessible to students at any hour said junior resident advisor Bill Hoffman. "He offers help to anyone who needs it with an objective and fair point of view As a coordinator, McDaniel has devoted himself to students living on campus relentlessly for the past three years. "The most rewarding part of my job is getting to work with the students everyday McDaniel said. In the past, McDaniel has organized a number of successful events that have affected hundreds of people, both students and those those in the community who are less fortunate. Not only did he organize the Alternative Spring Break trip to Boca Raton, Fla. last year, he is also responsible for putting together an Easter egg hunt for the Girls and Boys Clubs for the past two years. He also coached the ECU'S Women's Club Volleyball for the past two years. "Last season our record was 24-2 and we were ranked as high as 10th in the nation said McDaniel, a task unachievable without a mentor in place to bring "There is an infinite pool of information and resources right outside your door. Find your niche here and run with it Phil McDaniel Belk Hall Coordinator out the best in all those involved. In 1999, McDaniel was the recipient of the Chan- cellor's Synergy Award for his participation in the Mardi Gras events while he served on the Major Events Committee for the Student Union for both Mardi Gras and Midnight Madness. "Phil has organized an abundance of programs for us said sophomore Kelvin Stroupe, a resident of Belk Hall. "Ust year, I attended an event that taught me to listen to what others have to say before interrupting them or contriving a preconceived opinion. After that program, I think that I developed a better relationship with both my roommate and peers Although McDaniel has already accomplished a great deal, he is still working continuously to keep his tradition of excellence in volunteering alive. This year, he plans on implementing stronger ties through the Residence Hall Association with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville in addition to coming up with another Alternative Spring Break trip. "Currently, we are working on Homecoming activi- ties but also this year, there has been talk of starting up a street festival on College Hill said McDaniel. One piece of advice that McDaniel would like to share with all students is that they should be aware of their surroundings. He believes that there are more opportunities available here than most students partake in. "I encourage everyone to get involved in a variety of endeavors while they are here at ECU McDaniel said. "There is an infinite pool of information and resources right outside your door. Find your niche here and run with it Before coming to ECU, McDaniel attended Culver- Stockton College in Canton, Mo. where he attained a degree in criminal justice. Then, he moved on to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where he earned a master's in counselor education, before ending up at ECU. There is one quote by an unknown source that McDaniel firmly believes in and truly lives by: "Don't let making a living prevent you from making a life This writer can be contacted at features@tec.ecu.edu. Childhood classic opens Family Fare Beverly Cleary's "Ramona Quimby" will come to life next weekend as the first Family Fare production of the 2000-01 season. Audiences young and old will love her childhood innocence as she battles through some of childhood's most difficult problems. "Ramona Quimby" comes to life in play Maura Buck FEATURES EDITOR Do you remember reading your favorite child- hood book? This year, ECU'sFamily Fare season will soon be underway, with a childhood classic opening up the season. "Ramona Quimby" is this year's first production, a selection that will surely leave children and adults alike recalling just how hard it was to be a kid. At 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 the cast of "Ramona Quimby" invites audiences to join in as Ramona tackles some tough childhood feelings. The play, adapted by Len Jenkin, combines and brings to life stories from several of Beverly Cleary's books, including "Ramona the Pest "Ramona and her Father" and "Ramona Forever Throughout the play, she thinks that her teacher hates her and as a result drops out of school for a few days. When her father loses his job, she and her sister Beezus try to get him to stop smoking and finally she deals with the fact that her favorite aunt is getting married and is moving to Alaska. "If I were a student, I would get together some of my girlfriends or suite mates and through a Ramona Party and go to the play the next day said Carol Woodruff, marketing director. "It is a great way to just relax and connect yourself with something you remember as a child Despite the fact that the series is more children and even family oriented, it shouldn't discourage students from attending the event. These stories have been enormously popular, as they have appeared in 14 languages in 20 countries, and Ramona pieces have been made into both videos and television productions. PBS aired the Ramona stories as a 10-part series. Despite the fact that you are college student, the Family Fare will prove to be relevant for all ages. "I think that most students will find that attend- ing one of these events will provide them with a wonderful encounter from childhood Woodruff said. "These are very special memories from child- hood If you are interested in this production, advance tickets are now available for a student rate of $5. Simply contact the Central Ticket Office to join in on what promises to be a great adventure. All tickets at the door will be sold for $9. The production is put on by TheatreworksUSA, a company celebrating 40 years in existence, delighting audiences all over the country. The company has performed everywhere from The White House, to Lincoln Center in New York, to the Music Center in Lbs Angeles. The Family Fare program will bring to life "Aesop's Fables "Robin Hood "Anne of Green Gables and "Freedom Train" this school year. Contact the Central Ticket office at 328-4788 or 1-800-ECU-ARTS to attain infonnation on acquiring tickets. This writer can be contacted at fealures9tececu.edu. Word of the day: appendage Pronunciation: a-PEN-dij n: something joined onto a larger or more important thing. "Despite having important attractions and institu- tions of its own. The area was seen as simply an appendage to the neighboring city Today's Word ot the Day is courtesy of www.usetessknowledge.com. Madd Vibe Rebel performance scheduled at Peasant's Earline White FEATURES WRITER "The world is really a big bucket of shit can't help but smell it I'm not the kind of person to ignore that kind of stuff, unlike some people who cover it up with singing about doughnuts and dai- sies. What I see-i put it right in (the audience's) face. I'm a rebel, you might say Angelo Moore Dr. Madd Vibe, saxophonist Angelo Moore-lead singer and saxophonist� the alternativeska band, Fishbone, will perfo a spoken � cWf Jl't Madd Vibe, at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. Peasant's Cafe. Admission is $5 and it is an and older show. Spanning two decades in the music scene, Fish- bone has influ- enced such bands as No Doubt, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, 311 and Sublime. The band's social com- mentary accom- panied by fren- zied music and a frantic show, gives rise to one of the best live acts in America. Angelo's emer- gence into writ- ing and perform- ing poetry began in 1995. Writing poetry based on his experiences growing up a "fly in the but- termilk" in the white suburbs of the San Fernando Valley, he reflects the politics of relationships in Amercia. Racism, social corrosion, family matters, and the human condition in "a world gone mad" will be the focus of his performance. "The world is really a big bucket of shit Dr. Madd Vibe said. "1 can't help but smell it. I'm not the kind of person to ignore that kind of stuff, unlike some people who cover it up with singing about doughnuts and daisies. What I see-I put it right in (the audience's) face. I'm a rebel, you might say On stage, Dr. Madd Vibe is full of energy, passion and honesty. "It was a journey said one listener of a performance of Dr. Madd Vibe. "A beautiful, terrifying, hilarious, amazing, magic journey I didn't know whether I wanted to keep my eyes closed and just follow him in my head, or not even blink for fear of missing something Moore brought his work to stage throughout the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Tokyo. He independently released a successful book of poetry in 1996, followed the next year with a CD and video with the same title, Dr. Madd Vibe's Comprehensive Linkotogy. "Fishbone frontman Angelo Moore spins dazzling, busy psychedelic street-preacher raps said one recent review that appeared in the Chicago Reader. "He certainly isn't the first black poet to take fiendish glee in the resonance of the word nigger, but he might be the first to repeat it so often and with such wild energy that it truly loses all meaning-probably his point Angelo is currently supporting Fishbone's latest album, Fishbone's Familyhood Nextperience Presents The Psychotic Friends Nuttwerx. Another Dr. Madd Vibe CD, video and book are to be released this year. For a healthy dose of k quick shot of cynicism. Dr. Ma the ailing. This writer can be contacted at ewhiteOteu )er21,2O00 �tec.ecu.edu lore important is and institu- as simply an Thursday, September 21, 2000 www.theeastcarolinian.com FEATURES The East Carolinian 3 features@tec.ecu.edu mo GOLF 'DISCOUNT "America s Favorite Golf Store "tern HC Everything for golf but the high prices 1909 Fire Tower Greenville, NC 27050 (252) 353-0111 Fax (252) 353-6515f M ip. v ��� . 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Lane, handcuffed and arrested in front of her family, was taken into custody Friday and held over the weekend. She is expected to go before a federal magistrate Monday, who could decide to grant bail. The 25-year-old widow of NFL running back Fred Lane has been free on bond on a murder charge In the July 6 shooting death of her husband, a Franklin, Tenn native. She also had a hearing sched- uled Monday at which a judge was to decide whether prosecutors can seek the death penalty if she's convicted of murder. Federal authorities said the bank case is under seal and they can't discuss details, but her lawyer said the matter is two years old. They knew the children were there. It was done in a way that had to have been calculated to inflict pain Henderson Hill Defense Lawyer Henderson Hill complained about the way Lane was arrested. The lawyer said his client had left his office after a two-hour confer- ence when FBI agents pulled over the car in which she was riding with her mother and two children, ages 11 weeks and 4 years. "I do find disturbing the manner in which she was arrested Hill said. "They knew the children were there. It was done in a way that had to have been calculated to inflict pain Chris Swecker, who heads the FBI office in North Carolina, said there was no intent to inflict pain on Deidra l.ane. "It was a routine arrest, designed to be done in the safest manner possible he said. "And that's the way it was done. Subjects are always handcuffed when they are arrested Swecker described Lane as polite and cooperative during die arrest. Also arrested Friday in connec- tion with Lane's case was Watosha Watson, 22, on a bank larceny charge. Lane had been free on a $100,000 bond in the murder case since days after her Aug. 23 arrest on the murder charge. It was unclear how Lane's latest legal trouble would affect her bond in the murder case. Prosecutors contend Deidra Lane killed her husband to collect a $5 million life insurance policy. She has denied the claim, and said in a 911 call after the shooting that her husband had choked and hit her. Professional fund-raisers collect more, distribute less Raleigh, N.C. (AI')-North Carolinians gave less to charities that use professional fund-raisers last year, but they got more bang for the bucks, the latest report on charitable giving shows. Charities using state-licensed professional fund- raising services collected $1.34 million less from May 1999 to June 2(KX) than from the previous year. Of the more than $75 million collected, nearly $40 million actually reached the charities. That 53 percent mark was a 12 percent increase from 1998-99. In 1997-98, charities received 38 percent of the total collected. The rest of the money goes to paying professional solicitors or for other costs such as advertising or postage. The latest report examined 411 contracts where charities used the services of professional fund-raisers. Officials said the change in charitable donations might have been altered by Hurricane Floyd relief efforts. Those efforts saw plenty of direct charitable gifts-such as person-to-person or through church efforts-that would not qualify in the report because a professional solicitor was not used. TmStmMLKA&WBlXZB&S $1.00 OFF any whole sub 50r off half sub Expires 102500 �PIZZA �fRl&S �cMese sum �HOr 0V�W &4K5P SUBS TMiem mn mm LO0ATBP M$M BLOWBOSTSR AT B�U$ FORK SOUTH CHARM BIVP. 00-A a Horihel Foods 4 The East Carolinian �ww.theeastcarolinian.com FEATURES Thursday, September 21, 2000 features@tec.ecu.edu Who wants to get rich and drop out of college? Think you're smarter than all of those people on television? Of course you do. And now the rest of the world can find out just how right or wrong you are. ABC's "Who Wants to be a Millionaire which is to television ratings what lead is to water filter sales, is holding tryouts for a special college edition, to be aired Dec. 19-21. The five-city tour hit Boston over the weekend and lands in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, followed by stops in Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles. Interested students must be U.S. residents, 18 years of age and working toward an undergraduate degree. In addition, students must produce a photo ID, proof of age and a copy of their current tuition bill. Three separate testing sessions will take place at each stop, at 9 a.m 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time. The first 125 eligible students in line will be allowed to take a 30-question exam. And if you're the 126th eligible person in line? Try again next time or go home. It should also be noted that lines will not open until an hour before test time, so camping out is fruitless. Students will receive one chance at the exam, those who pass then face a taped interview with the show's producers. The decision is then in the hands of the show's sponsors, who will pick 10 finalists for each episode, to be taped Nov. 8-11 in New York. In other words, dress nice and brush your teeth. Sessions are scheduled for the following dates and locations: Washington, DC: Tues Sept. 19 at Loews IEnfant Plaza's Renoir Room, 480 L'Enfant Plaza, S.W. Arante:Thurs Sept. 21 at the Ritz Carlton's Salon III-IV Room, 181 Peachtree Street. Chicago: Sat Sept. 23 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown's Avenue Ballroom, 4th Floor, 540 North Michigan Ave. Looking For a Church Home? �Moral Sunday Morning ft Evening Services 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM Bible Study (10:00 AM) Cross Bearers (A College & Career Ministry) Couples Classes (Ail Ages) Wednesday Night Supper ft Service GROW series & Bible study (&30 PM) Praise ft Worship A wonderful Wend of tradi hymns & praise & worship choruses! Leagues Basketball (Men & Women) - Fall Softball (Men & Women) - Spring Tons of other planned activities including: ECU Campus Outreach ECUVan Ministry Kings Dominion Skiing (Water & Snow) Volleyball Shopping outings for the ladies Golf for the men Cookouts (taitgating at ECU games) and lots, lots more Attention College Students! Cant find the right church or Bible study group? Need to get things right with God? Look no further. Unity's College ft Career Ministry (Cross Bearers) may be just what you are looking for. We discuss issues you are dealing with including relationships, drugs ft alcohol, God's will for your life, evangelism, and holiness.You will find solid preaching and teaching of God's word here at Unity. Please come and join us! We look forward to meeting you. ECU VAN SCHEDULE 9:20 AM Mendenhall bus stop 9:25 AM Cotton Dorm 9:30 AM Slay Dorm 9:35 AM College Hill bus stop 9:40 AM Unity Church Ge Pl3tf�a Canf UNITY FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2725 E. 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Name brand clothing for men and women at 13 to 12 off retail. onnection Division of I .15 Thanksgiving Trip to New York City Departs: Tuesday, November 21 Returns: Sunday, November 26 Price includes round-trip bus transportation and 3 nights hotel in the "Big Apple StudentNon-Student Quad Occupancy$199$230 Triple Occupancy$220$250 Double Occupancy$270$300 . Single Occupancy$440$475 Deadline to sign-up: November 2, 2000 Call the Central Ticket Office 328-4788 for more information. www.ecu.edustudentunion Thursday, Se www.theeast The tear behind 18 f Sheryl Swo added 11 r many of hei minutes to I The Rus despite she half. Shannon M The tear face Brazil ii In the ot will take on Former I wicz hit a g the Koreans Meanwr winning stn lands. 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The Russians were dealt their first toss despite shooting 59 percent in the second half. Women's soccer heads to semifinals The defending Olym- pic Champion United States Women's soccer team got one step closer to winning gold Wednes- day. The team defeated a pesky Nigerian team 3-1. The United States got goals from Brandi Chas- tain, Kristine Lilley and Shannon MacMillan to secure the win. The team improves to 2-0-1 and will face Brazil in the semifinals. In the other semifinal matchup, Norway will take on Germany. U.S. baseball tops South Korea if United States Baseball team took over the top spot in Olympic compe- . tition thanks to Jf Jfl a win over South L 3 j: 9 I Korea and a loss to rival Cuba. Former Minnesota Twin, Doug Mientki- wicz hit a grand slam to help the U.S. beat the Koreans 4-0. Meanwhile, Cuba had their 21-game winning streak snapped by the Nether- lands. The Dutch team led by some ex- major leaguers, defeated the Cubans 4-2. The loss is the Cubans first in Olympic play in over a decade. Sprinter fights flu Canadian Sprinter, Donovan Bailey, may not be able to defend his 1996 gold in the 100 meters. Bailey, 32, has been suffering from the flu for the past two days and cur- rently is taking IV. The sprinter has an outside shot to defend his gold. He would become only the second sprinter to do so in the 100 meters. Carl Lewis won the 100 meters in the 1988 and 1992 Olympics. Aikman cleared to play Three weeks after being sidelined with a concussion and a few days after his backup, Randall Cunningham led the Cowboys to a win over the Redskins, Dallas quarterback, Troy Aikman looks to become the starter again this Sunday. Team doctors cleared the former Super Bowl MVP to play Wednesday and Aikman becomes the favorite to start at QB for Dallas' game with the 49ers. SPORTS The East Carolinian 5 sports@tec.ecu.edu Nemov wins all-around gold Russian gymnast, Alexi Nemov won the men's all-around gold medal Wednesday night with a score of 58.474. Nemov missed the gold by less than a point in Atlanta four years ago. SATURDAY a NOON - SYRACUSE ORANGEMEN Seeing ORANGEMAN - Morion Greenwood Jersey : 52 Height: 61" Weight: 231 Position: Linebacker Origin: Freeport, NY Noted for: Named first team All-Big East, by three preseason publications j hV ECU prepares for home date with Syracuse Stephen Schramm SPORTS EDITOR The last time ECU and Syracuse were on the field together, it wasn't much of a game. In 1997, the Pirates traveled to Syracuse and were dealt their worst defeat in 19 years, a S6-0 thumping at the hands of the Orangemen. Head Coach Steve Logan will not let his Pirates forget. "He already started on that said linebacker John Williamson. "He brought in a couple of the players that were in that game and he was telling us how it felt to lose like that A handful of players remain from the 1997 team that lost in the Carrier Dome. The loss, the most lopsided of their careers, still resonates. "It does said offensive lineman Sherwin lacewell, who was a freshman in 1997. "You've always got to reflect on that. We just need to prevent that from happening this year In the four years since the two teams met, much has changed. Syracuse, once a BCS Bowl staple, has waned, while F.CU, 5-6 in 1997 has posted back-to-back winning seasons. "Our team has improved considerably since then Logan said. "We did not have a very good football team then, and that was one of the best teams they have had. They were potent, particularly on offense where they had the great quarterback (Donovan McNabb), running back (Rob Konrad) and wide receiver (Quinton Spotwood). Since then we have been fairly competitive for a number of years, but if we don't get off to a good start, then this football team can do They are the fastest Syracuse defense I've seen since we started playing them, and will probably by the end of the season rank as one of the top defenses in that school's history, so touchdowns will be few and far between. Steve Logan Head Coach, ECU football what Virginia Tech did to us two weeks ago The team that Syracuse will bring to Greenville, while not as powerful as in years past, is dangerous. "They are very efficient in what they are doing Logan said. "They know how to run the option and throw the play-action pass off of it. So its going to be a test The offense is centered around tailback Dee Brown. Brown is Syracuse's leading rusher with 212 yards this season and averages 6.1 yards per carry. Joining Brown in the backfield will be senior fullback Kyle Johnson. While the offense could pose problems, it is the Syracuse defense that has garnered the most attention from the ECU coaches. "One thing that jumps out at you when watching the Syracuse film is their defense Logan said. "They are the fastest Syracuse defense I've seen since we started playing them, and will probably by the end of the season rank as one of the top defenses in that school's history, so touchdowns will be few and far between Leading the way on the Orangemen defense is senior linebacker Morion Greenwood. Greenwood ranked third on the team in tackles in 1999 with 91 and serves as the leader of the defense. Meanwhile, the Orangemen feature an experienced defensive line that returns three starters from a year ago. Defensive end Duke Pettijohn anchors the unit. The senior led the Orangemen in sacks with 10.5 last season. Fellow seniors Rickie Simpkins and Eric Downing join Pettijohn to form a potent line. "Defensively, it's probably the best team we've faced all year Lacewell said. "We have to focus on the fundamentals and technique and coming off of the ball "It's not just what they do, it's their players Logan said. "They're not doing anything schematically that's difficult, they're just really, really good football players Last week, after stumbling early against I'ulane, the ECU offense found it's groove in the second half, scoring 24 second-half points on the gambling Tulane defense. This week, with a much more talented defense coming to town, the offense faces a stiffer challenge. "It just comes down to us against them said halfback Marcellus Harris. "Whoever makes the most plays wins, that all This writer can be contacted at sports@tec.ecu.edu. Pirates Continue Sydney Games lack magic their Big East tour Stephen Schramm SPORTS EDITOR Three members of conference on Pirate schedule Stephen Schramm SPORTS EDITOR When ECU Head Coach Steve Logan got a look at the 2000 Pirate football schedule, he may have felt like his Pirates had a realistic shot at their first Big East title. Odd because the Pirates are still members of C-USA. "Having lost to Virginia lech I think we're in second place now Logan joked. "At least Saturday's game with Syracuse marks the second of three games the Pirates will have with members of the Big East Conference. "In reality we're playing the top echelon of the Big East and a full Confer- ence USA slate Logan said. "That's a heavy task Earlier this month, the Pirates hosted 1999 Big East Champion Virginia Tech. In November, they travel to West Virginia to take on the Mountaineers to round out the trio of Big East opponents. "You can take it as 'we're facing another Big East team, one of the better teams in their conference said offensive "It's good to play teams from a big con- ference like the Big EastIt shows us how we rank against other conferences Marcellus Harris Hallback, ECU Pirates lineman Sherwin Lacewell. "You can take it as motivation Though rare, this has happened before. In 1991 and 1992, the Pirates had three games with Big East opponents. In 1991, the Pirates topped Syracuse, Pittsburgh and new Big Fast member, Virginia Tech en route to a win in the Peach Bowl. In 1992 the Pirates faced these same three teams. In the first week they lost 42-21 to Syra- cuse. The next week they turned around and beat Virginia Tech 30-27. In November of that year thev lost to West Virginia 41-28. The Pirates repeated the feat in 1996 when they took on West Virginia, Miami and Virginia Tech. However, this will mark the first time since ECU joined C-USA in 1997, that it has been the case. "It's good to play teams from a big conference like the Big East said halfback Marcellus Harris. "It shows us how we rank against other conferences. Playing ACC schools and other teams, it's just a way to let us know where C-USA is rjs writer can be contacted at sports@tec.ecu.edu. How 1out them Cowboys! Wow, it's about time that a Redskins-Cow- boys game meant something. Hey what about those pennant races? Mets and Braves are always fun, and that AL Wild Card race is coming down to the final days. Don't forget about college football, you've got the PAC-10 on the way up, Notre Dame playing with a pas- sion not seen In almost a decade and traditional powers Penn State and Alabama just a few losses away from rock bottom. Did I forget anything? Oh yeah aren't the Olympics going on? Is anybody missing them? Every four years, the Olympics captivate the sports world. While there are pundits out there who charge that it's too commercial, there are too many sports and all the athletes are all doped up. They may be right, but there's just something about seeing a kid from the U.S. or Ecuador or East Jimbuckdoo see their dreams and hard work realized, stand on that podium with their flag and their anthem. If you've got a heart. It beats a little faster. The Olympic games are the one event in any genre of life that reaches the entire world on such a basic level. It is winning and losing. It is country versus country in a celebration of athletic competition, Or so I've been told. Honestly, have you found yourself tuning In to watch the preliminaries of the women's 300 meter indivi medley, the results of which we Sportscenter this morning, and the Internet all day? The answer is probal Rating are down fo Olympics. NBC opted to carry their coverage on taped delay not one event live becati time difference. though slickly edited, the c age lacks the drama that makes games so riveting. Unless you to read a newspaper, turn on th or get online you already know is going to win and despite a! the network's effort, that hi telecast a great deal. Also the lack of live takes away the warm and hi of a moment shared with the When the pistol fires for the the men's 100 meter sprint fi you know the world is year you will know th was watching early that mot and that the guy In lane five It's just not the same. NBC gambled that peopl willingly eschew Oh until prime time. CB same choice for the W two years ago in Nag watched then either. then their is the pr time of year. Because su i start down months, the game mid-summ; there t football sea 6 The East Carolinian www.theeastcarolinian.com SPORTS Thursday, September 21, 2000 sports@tec.ecu.edu Thompson wins seventh gold medal SYDNEY, Australia (AP)-Sweet revenge for the U.S. swimmers fol- lowed a Dutch treat at the Sydney Games. Jenny Thompson set a women's record for career swimming gold medals with seven Wednesday, anchoring an American 800-meter freestyle relay that nipped Australia in 7 minutes, 57.80 seconds. Thompson's performance came minutes after Misty Hyman shocked world-record holder Susie O'Neill- another Aussie-in the 200-meter butterfly. The U.S. victories avenged men's losses to Australian hero lan Thorpe and his teammates, who beat the Americans by a fingertip in the men's 400 freestyle relay earlier in the week, then blew them out in the 800 freestyle relay. Thompson, who has won all her golds in relays, surpassed the six swimming golds won by Kristin Otto of Germany. The United States was in second place when Thompson jumped in the pool. But she overtook Petria Thomas, pulled away down the stretch and brought the relay home in Olympic record time. Hyman seemed as surprised as the Australian fans that she won. "Oh my God she screamed. "Oh my God Hyman led from the start and clocked an Olympic record 2:05.88, narrowly missing O'Neill's world mark. Later, she threw back her head and drank in the moment as she stood on the medal podium and sang along with the national anthem. The Netherlands also had its flag raised on a magic day for the small European country. Pieter van den Hoogenband won gold in the 100 free, his second of the games, and denied Russian Alexander Popov an unprecedented third straight Olympic title in the event. That's not all the Dutch did Wednesday. The Netherlands stunned Cuba 4-2 in baseball, the first Olympic defeat ever for a Cuban team, and Inge de Bruijn topped it off by breaking her own world record in the semifinals of the women's 100m freestyle. De Bruijn finished in 53.77 sec- onds and beat Thompson, who will need an amazing race in the 100 freestyle final to win the individual gold she's chased unsuccessfully through three Olympics. The United States and Australia stayed on top of the medal count after competition Wednesday. The Americans led with 23 medals (10 gold, 7 silver, 6 bronze) while Australia had 22 (7-8-7). China was third with 17 (6-4-7). BASEBALL: The guys from the low country stayed low key after pulling off the biggest upset in Olympic baseball's brief history. There were no pennant-clinch- ing pile-ons after the Netherlands beat Cuba 4-2, just an orderly line of Dutch players high-fiving each other like it was any other win. But it wasn't. Cuba had won 21 straight at the Olympics and ran away with the gold medal in the first two baseball tournaments at Barcelona and Atlanta. Ken Brauckmiller, who pitched for San Francisco 12 years ago, held the tough Cuban lineup to seven hits over eight innings and Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens hit a bases-loaded double to lead the Dutch. "This is one of the biggest accomplishments in all of Dutch sports shortstop Robert Eenhoorn said. The United States stayed unbeaten in Sydney, thanks to Doug Mientkiewicz. His eighth- inning grand slam gave the Ameri- cans a 4-0 win over South Korea. The United States defeated the Netherlands 6-2 on Tuesday and plays Cuba on Saturday in the preliminary round. SOFTBALL: After winning 112 games in a row, the U.S. team dropped its second straight. This time it was an excruciating 2-0 loss to China in 14 innings. Japan beat the United States 2-1 in 11 innings Tuesday. Zhang Chunfang lined the ball off U.S. pitcher Michelle Smith's leg in the 14th inning to score one run. Then second baseman Jennifer McFalls threw wide of first, allowing another run to score. CYCLING: Lance Armstrong isn't the only U.S. cycling star. Marty Nothstein won America's first gold medal in the sport since 1984, beating Florian Rousseau of France in the finals of the men's match sprint. DRUGS: A positive drug test cost a Bulgarian weightlifter his silver medal. Ivan Ivanov took second place in the 123-pound class but tested positive for furosemide, a diuretic, and the IOC stripped him of his medal Wednesday. Athletes sometimes use diuret- ics to help them lose weight, and they can mask the presence of performance-enhancing drugs. The IOC also disqualified a hammer thrower from Belarus, Vadim Devyatovsky, who tested positive for steroids. BASKETBALL: The Cold War is over. The basketball rivalry between the United State and Russia isn't. The United States women trailed Russia at the half, but took the lead for good on Nikki McCray's 3-pointer with 16:45 left and went on to win 88-77. Russia was the last team to'beat See ROUNDUP pg 7 To Check Out the iottegt Films SEPTEMBER 21 AT 10 P.M. AND SEPTEMBER 24 AT 7:30 P.M. IN HENDRIX THEATRE High Fidelity (R) Follow Rob, a thirty-something record store owner played by John Cusack, as he faces the specter of growing up. This hilari- ous homage to pop music explores modern relation- ships and modern music from the male perspec- tive. Present your valid ECU One Card to get in free with one guest. Join a li$v?peeJ Chase SEPTEMBER 21-23 AT 7:30 P.M SEPTEMBER 24 AT 3 P.M. IN HENDRIX THEATRE Gone in 60 Seconds (PC-13) Randall "Memphis" Raines has to steal 50 cars and have them ready to go by Friday at 8 p.m. and he got the assignment on Monday night. With thugs threatening to kill him and the police breathing down his neck, he attempts the impossible mission. A valid ECU One Card gets you in free with one guest. To ote Effectively SEPTEMBER 27 AT 8 P.M. IN HENDRIX THEATRE Rick Shenkman helps you cut through the campaign hype and make your election year decision based on the straight facts. Admission to this humorous and highly informative lecture is free. ToVi iety Fine Art MENDENHALL STUDENT CENTER GALLERY Today is the last day to view Charlotte- based artist Keith Bryant's "A Loan @ ECU a collection of wall sculptures on dis- play in the gallery. A closing reception will be held this evening from 6 until 8 p.m. To Find Allied Blacks for Leadership and Equality, Adult and Commuter Services, Banking, Central Ticket Office, InterFraternity Council, Operations and Reservations, Panhellenic, RideRiders Board, School Supplies, Student Fund Accounting Office, Student Government Association, Student Leadership, Student Locator, Student Union, Transit, Technical Services, WZMB Radio To iuake Connections SEPTEMBER 27 AT 7 P.M. 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Ricardo Williams Jr. became the latest American to advance easily through his first fight, routing Australia's Henry Collins in a bout stopped in the fourth round under the mercy rule. The U.S. team has now won all nine of its fights in Sydney. TENNIS: The men's singles tour- nament Is history for U.S. Open winner Marat Safin. Showing the strain of an eventful month, the 20-year-old Safin lost to Fabrice Santoro of France 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 in a first-round match Wednesday. Things aren't much better for the U.S. men-make that man. Michael Chang lost to Canadian Sebastien I.arcau 7-6 (6), 6-3 in the first round, leaving Jeff Tarango as the lone American in men's singles. Tarango beat Diego Camacho of Bolivia 6-0, 6-1 to advance to the second round. In women's singles, top-ranked Lindsay Davenport began her gold medal defense with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Paolo Suarez of Argentina. SOCCER: The U.S. women locked up a spot in the Olympic semifinals with a 3-1 win over Nige- ria. Brand! Chastain, Kristine Lilly and Shannon MacMillan scored for the United States, which took con- trol of the game midway through the first half. The Americans' toughest rival, Norway, also advanced with a 2-1 victory over China. GYMNASTICS: The world's best male gymnast is Russian Alexei Nemov. Nemov took the men's all- around title with 58.474 points, while China's Yang Wei won the silver and Ukrainian Oleksandr Beresh got the bronze. GAMES from 5 Thus on Sunday when the NFL juggernaut rules the airwaves, the Games will occupy a spot just above the log rolling competition of the Great Outdoor Games or the final round of the LPGA's Greater Topeka Open. It may be the television. It may be the fact that in an event that bills itself as amateur competition I see athletes hawking everything from cell phones to ovens. I don't know. But whatever it is the games just don't have the magic that they used to. 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