Dragon, Patricia The East Carolinian, February 16, 2005 East Carolina's student-run campus newspaper was first published in 1923 as the East Carolina Teachers College News (1923-1925). It has been re-named as The Teco Echo (1925, 1926-1952), East Carolinian (1952-1969), Fountainhead (1969-1979), and The East Carolinian (1969, 1979-present). It includes local, state, national, and international stories with a focus on campus events. UA50.05.06.02.1796 59304 1845 20050216 eng text newspapers 3.6cm x 2.4cm East Carolina University Students East Carolina University Newspapers United States North Carolina Pitt County (N.C.) Greenville (N.C.) East Carolina University contributor This item has been made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Researchers are responsible for using these materials in accordance with Title 17 of the United States Code and any other applicable statutes. If you are the creator or copyright holder of this item and would like it removed, please contact us at als_digitalcollections@ecu.edu. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ Student Newspaper Collection newspaper The East Carolinian tecaro UA50-05 University Archives The East Carolinian, February 16, 2005 East Carolina's student-run campus newspaper was first published in 1923 as the East Carolina Teachers College News (1923-1925). It has been re-named as The Teco Echo (1925, 1926-1952), East Carolinian (1952-1969), Fountainhead (1969-1979), and The East Carolinian (1969, 1979-present). It includes local, state, national, and international stories with a focus on campus events. East Carolina University--Students East Carolina University 20050216 Text newspapers J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University eng 59304 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ East Carolina University--Newspapers United States--North Carolina--Pitt County (N.C.)--Greenville (N.C.)
2-15-05 www.theeastcarolinian.c THE EAST CAROLINIAN Volume 80 Number 55 WEDNESDAY February 16, 2005 BOG rejects UNC system tuition increase proposals for following year Average tuition and fees at U.S. colleges, In 2002 dollars: ���� Private ��� Public ���� Public four-year four-year two-year $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 81 83 85 87 89 91 03 95 97 98 01 03 Note: fta're repiwent the end of the acedemlc year Source: The College Boa0 Graphic. Chicago Tribune Officials say other resources of funding must be considered NICK HENNE NEWS EDITOR The Board of Governors decided not to endorse the pro- posed tuition increases for in- state undergraduates for the 200S-2006 school year. One major ������ mittee met for seven hours Thurs- day and heard presentations from IS of the 16 chancellors within the UNC system about the need to increase tuition. They then considered these arguments and debated the issue among themselves before unanimously making a recommendation to the full board not to endorse tuition increases to any of the UNC system schools. The main arguments from the various chancellors included ������ the universi- reason the board voted against the increase was that tuition has been raised sev- eral times over the past sev- eral years and has not solved the existing problems. Out- of- state and graduate student tuition Increases are still being consid- ered and will be decided on by the BOG in its March meeting. The budget and finance com- "We have raised tuition over the last five years and the problem is not solved. That would certainly suggest that we're not going to solve the problem through tuition increases -Brad Wilson Chairman of the Board of Governors ofNC ties need addi- tional fund- ing for faculty recruitment, retention and need based financial aid. "The needs that we are hearing about today are the same as we heard five years ago We have raised tuition over the last five years and the problem is not solved. That would certainly suggest that we're not going to solve the problem through tuition increases said Brad Wilson, chairman of the Board of Governors of North Carolina. "We can't raise tuition fast enough or high enough to solve the issues that we continue to hear about that's impossible Wilson said the reasons for the proposed increases are vir- tually identical with every uni- versity, and the needs addressed are not specifically unique to ECU. The main incentive in increasing the faculty salaries was to help attract new and more qualified faculty and help retain the current faculty, in addition to expanding the need-based financial aid. Wilson said universities get their funding from three places including state appropriations, tuition and fees and private sectors or gifts from alumni and federal and state grants. He said universities are able to look to these other resources to help serve the issue, but would still be faced with challenges to adequately meet their needs. "None of those revenue streams have been adequate to keep up with the dramatic see TUITION page A3 City mandates heightened fire safety measures in Greek houses Fire alarms become a house requirement AMBER PAYNE STAFF WRITER The City of Greenville has implemented a Jan. 1 deadline for all off-campus Greek houses to install an approved fire alarm system in an effort to increase fire safety. The new standards require the houses have fire alarms that meet current standards set by the National Fire Protection Association. The City of Greenville was granted approval from the NC General Assembly, permit- ting the city council to require all Greek houses to instal an approved fire alarm system. The Greenville City Council adopted the ordinance Feb. IS, 2002, and gave the Greek houses three years to raise the money for fire alarm install- ments. ECU Greek houses have all complied with the ordinance and have been approved by the National Fire Protection Association. A firfe of $100 was set for each day after the deadline if alarms were not installed. Funding for the alarm install- ments was raised through alumni, loans and nationals. The price of the added requirements ranged from $3,000 to $16,000, depend- ing on the house and what they were having done. This policy was mandated partly because of the tragic inci- dent in 1996, in which two broth- ers of the Delta Chi fraternity at UNC-Chapel Hill were killed in a fire in their fraternity house. The two men were not warned ' of the fire because there was no fire alarm. "Fire safety is top priority said Ion Outterbridge, director I of Greek life. "We are being proactive in that we are making these houses safe, and this was the final step Tau Kappa Epsilon completed their renovation and is now the first Greek house on ECU'S campus to have a sprinkler system as a fire safety measure. to ensure their safety Outterbridge was in charge of making sure the Greek houses were informed and in com- pliance with the ordinance. Certain houses went through a complete renovation and during the construction, they added fire alarm systems. Greek houses that underwent recent demoli- tion include Tau Kappa Epsilon, Phi Kappa Tau and Alpha Delta Pi. Tau Kappa Epsilon is finishing their renovations and is the only fraternity that installed a sprin- kler system within their house. Students expressed appre- ciation in knowing their Greek houses will be safer. "We hope to lead the way for other Greeks said Tim Asbill of Tau Kappa Epsilon. "Yes, fire alarms must be installed, but having a sprinkler system adds to my confidence of being safe Amy Williams, senior man- agement major and sister of Alpha Delta Pi, said the number of people who live in Greek houses requires stricter safety needs. "Greek houses are a fire hazard. There are so many people in one house that safety should definitely be top priority. I am glad it fire alarms is mandated said Williams. Every city fire department within the state was in charge of setting up a time schedule for the deadline to have these systems installed. Outterbridge expressed his sincerity toward this issue by saying that he was "proud of the sororities and fraternities in that they are all in compliance Other UNC system schools are required to carry out this mandate as well. "Delta Chi of UNC-Chapel Hill experienced something that I pray will never happen again in anyone's sorority or fraternity, so this is the first step in preventing fires and establishing fire safety, so if a fire were to break out, the people inside could escape said Erin Bullock of Zeta Tau Alpha. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. TKE becomes the first Greek house to install sprinkler system AMBER PAYNE STAFF WRITER The Tau Kappa Epsilon fra- ternity has recently completed a $230,000 renovation of its house and is now the first Greek house to have a sprinkler system fire security measure. The brothers and local alumni of the fraternity stripped 80 per- cent of the house away to save costs and construct an improved house that would place safety as the top priority. "This house was in condem- nable shape and the work was hard and dirty, but worth it said Nathan Gminder, alumni president of TKE. Gminder visited the TKE house during homecoming in 2003, when he realized some- thing had to be done to make house improvements. He joined with another chapter alumnus, Don Trotman, and made a phone list of all alumni in hopes of creating a bank for the men of TKE to use for the renovation project. "We were at ground zero. The house was going to be foreclosed, so we started making phone calls Gminder said. Trotman and Gminder col- lected at least 80 alumni con- tributors who helped renovate the house dedicated to the late Colonial Charles R. Blake. Blake was an assistant of the chancellor for 25 years and TKE's adviser. He was also Gminder's father-in-law. Gminder, having survived the fire in 1982, wanted to make safety the first and foremost issue when building the house. Gminder was unharmed in the fire, but lost all of his possessions and made the installation of a sprinkler system in the house a top priority instead of the stan- dard alarm. Delta Chi at UNC-Chapel Hill lost two brothers to fires in 1996. The City of Greenville mandated an ordinance to make each Greek house have fire alarms within the house by Jan. 1, 2005. TKE is the first fraternity to use a fire sprinkler system. "There have been numerous times when a brother has fallen asleep with a cigarette in his mouth and escaped unharmed, but Delta Chi of UNC-Chapel Hill was not as fortunate said Ryan Romasko, current brother of TKE. Gminder said the installment of the sprinkler system set the move-in date back and four of the brothers lived in a hotel room at the East Carolina Inn for the fall semester. Six resided there in January. Others who were involved with the renovations include Cliff Cahoon, Robert Still, Scott Buck and Ray Craft. Gminder expressed his gratitude for the professional, efficient work these men contributed. "When road blocks appeared, these are the men (including Trotman who I could call upon for help Gminder said. Not only was a fire alarm system required by the city council, but TKE had to alter the renovations a bit to meet specific requirements such as includ- ing a handicap ramp, handicap equipped bathroom and handi- cap parking space. "These adjustments are a good thing because everyone should be able to accommodate handicapped persons said Tim Asbill, old risk management director for TKE. Eight people now live in the house, and the brothers have started to move in. "This has been a dream. With all the help of the alumni, we made it a reality said Trotman. "Making safety the top pri- ority was a good idea in that we hope to have set the standard for obtaining a fire alarm a little higher. We want other Greeks to have a sprinkler system for safety see TKE page A3 INSIDE I News: A2 I Crossword: A9 I Opinion: A4 I A & E: A5 I Sports: A8 Page A2 news@theeastcarolinian.com 252. 328. 6366 NICK HENNE News Editor KRISTIN DAY Assistant News Editor WEDNESDAY February 16, 2005 Campus News Tsunami Relief The College Democrats will collect $1 donations to help victims of the tsunami this week at Wright Plaza. African American Reading Day The department of English and Ledonia Wight Cultural Center are sponsoring this free event from 2 - 4 p.m. It will take place in the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center. If you wish to read a few minutes from a work by your favorite author or text, contact Seodlal Deena at 328-6683 or e-mail deenas@mall.ecu.edu. Sexual Responsibility Week The ECU Healthy Pirates and Wellness Education are sponsoring many events for this year's Sexual Responsibility Awareness Week. There will be a Wheel of Health and STD Fear Factor Feb. 16 from 11 am. -1 p.m. at Wright Plaza. Feb. 17 from 11 am -1 p.m. at Wright Race, they will host "Healthy Relationships: Be a 'Smartie A Family Feud Special Edition: Battle of the Sexes will also be Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in C309 Science and Technology Building. The event is free and the first 100 people will receive a safer sex kit VM Raffle Winners The raffle winners from this weekend's performance of The Vagina Monologues should be posted on their Web site by Wednesday. Visit ecu.eduwost event html to see who won. Spring Career Fairs The first of many career fairs will be held Feb. 16 from 10 am - 2 p.m. in the Science and Technology Building. This fair will include information for careers in Industrial technology and computer science. These career fairs are provided by Student Professional Development at ECU. For additional information, visit ecu.edue3careers or call 328-6050. Slam Poetry Jam The Spectrum and Cultural Awareness Committees are sponsoring the Slam Poetry Jam in the Pirate Underground Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. A Tribute to Motown The school of music will host a concert honoring Motown artists Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. in Wright Auditorium. Carroll V. Dashiell, Jr. will be the director for the evening. Call 328-6851 for more information. ACSS Workshop Adult and Commuter Student Services and Janie Sowers, clinical director of child development and family relations, will present a series of workshops designed to help students keep a healthy relationship with their significant other while balancing school, work and a family. These workshops beginning Feb. 18 will cover topics Including money, roles in a relationship, sex, children, fun and relaxation. All workshops will be held in 212 Mendenhall from 12 -1:30 p.m. For more Information, please call 328-6881. Salsa Dance The ECU Folk and Country Dancers are sponsoring a salsa dance Feb. 18 at the Willis Building downtown. Instruction by Procopio and Heidi begins at 7:30 p.m. and the dance with DJ , Ramon will be from 8:30 -11 p.m. Students can be admitted for $3, FASG members for $5 and the general public for $8. Call 752- 7350 for more information. Want your event printed in TEC? Please send your announcement along with the date, time, location and contact information to assis tantnewseditor@theeastcarol inian.com. News Briefs Local Durham police arrest four In city's largest cocaine bust DURHAM, NC - Police arrested four men and seized 167 pounds of cocaine, worth $1.9 million, in what officials said was the largest cocaine bust In the city of Durham's history. The arrests occurred two weeks ago, but were announced Monday by Police Chief Steve Chalmers. . Officers also seized $150,000 in cash, nine vehicles, a gun, a money-counting machine and drug- packaging materials. 'I feel that these arrests will have a significant impact on drug activity In Durham Chalmers said. Police identified the arrested men as Jcse Antonio Martinez-Mora, 32; Alfredo Castillo, 31; Rene Utrera Pulldo, 31 and Gregorio Martinez- Mora, 29. They were charged with attempting to possess 500 grams (1.1 pounds) or more of cocaine, possession of 500 grams or more of cocaine and conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. With two interstate highways passing through the city, Durham long has beenonmajordrug routes, particularly north-south on i-85. Police said the men were being held by the U.S. Marshals Service. Police Capt. Steve Mihaich said drug dealers shouldn't relax. "The chief has directed us to not only look at crack houses but mid- to high- level dealers, as well he said. "I think the main message is we're going after the big ones and not just the little ones. And It's not over Judge finds topless club In contempt GRAHAM, NC - An Alamance County judge ruled that a topless club has violated a court order preventing workers from erotically touching customers for money. Superior Court Judge Leon Stanback Jr. fined the Dockside Dolls club $1,000 on Monday, the maximum allowable and said he will consider an order shutting the club down between now and a March trial on a nuisance-abatement complaint. "I think there was a willful violation" of the court order, Stanback said. They had cameras in the room, and they should know what goes on in those rooms Pastors and churchgoers who want the club put out of business watched testimony Monday from the Alamance County sheriff, an undercover detective, a Baptist preacher and an unhappy neighbor of the club, which sits next to Interstate 8540. The undercover officer testified that employees touched him behind closed doors in the club's "champagne room" and other private rooms. The county sued the club in September after an undercover operation led to the arrest of four dancers on charges of selling drugs and soliciting prostitution. The club has stayed open while a trial is pending, but under an order that bars workers from allowing illegal conduct � on the property. National Inmate advocates worry about defrocked priest's safety BOSTON - Defrocked priest Paul Shanley, one of the most recognizable figures in the Boston Archdiocese sex scandal, faces the possibility of life in prison for his conviction on child rape charges. But some inmate advocates say whatever term Shanley gets could amount to a death sentence. Another key figure in the scandal, former priest John Geoghan, was beaten and strangled behind bars in 2003, a year after being convicted of molesting a 10-year-old boy. A fellow prisoner later told investigators he killed Geoghan "to save the children Shanley was scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday. "He's so high-profile that that puts a big target on his back said James Plngeon, a lawyer at Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services, a group that provides civil legal services to inmates. "We feel concerned. Obviously he's a vulnerable person because of his notoriety and his age Shanley, now 74, was once known for a being a hip "street priest" who reached out to troubled children, homosexuals and other disenfranchised. He was convicted last week of repeatedly raping and fondling a boy at a church in the 1980s. He could get up to 10 years in prison on each of two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child, and up to life on two counts of child rape. Michael Jackson defense reveals star-studded witness list SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Michael Jackson's defense lawyers announced they may call Elizabeth Taylor, Jay Leno, Quincy Jones and Kobe Bryant to the witness stand in the pop star's molestation trial. The list of possible witnesses sounded like coming attractions for a major Hollywood spectacle. But the judge in the case dimmed that prospect, saying not all of the celebrities would necessarily testify. Attorneys are In the process of selecting 12 jurors and eight alternates who will decide whether Jackson molested a teenage cancer patient at his Neverland Ranch and plied the youth with alcohol. Names of defense and prosecution witnesses were revealed to prospective jurors Monday so attorneys could find out if any of the more than 240 members of the pool had associations that may be important In jury selection. Defense attorney Thomas Mesereau Jr. also named. Jackson's children, Paris and Prince Michael. Possible prosecution witnesses Included Debbie Rowe, their mother. Other possible witnesses included Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Chris Tucker, former child actor Corey Feldman, Backstreet Boy Nick Carter and younger brother Aaron, CBS correspondent Ed Bradley, CNN's Larry King, Fox broadcaster Rita Cosby, New Age guru Deepak Chopra, psychic Uri Geller, illusionist David Blaine, Las Vegas tycoon Steve Wynn and relatives of the late Marlon Brando. International Fatal fire at Tehran mosque caused by kerosene heater TEHRAN, Iran - A mosque fire that killed 59 people and injured another 350 was blamed on a kerosene heater that was placed too close to a thick curtain that separated male and female worshippers, an Iranian news agency reported Tuesday. A survivor of Monday's fire said some of the deaths were caused by a stampede of panicked people trying to escape the flames racing through the Arg Mosque, which was more crowded than usual because of a Muslim holiday. Some worshippers, many of them women, were injured when they jumped from second- floor windows, the witness said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Women pray on the second floor, separated from the men. Police Chief Brig. Gen. Morteza Talaie said "basic safety rules" were Ignored, including the Installation of the kerosene heater too close to the curtain, the official Islamic Republic News Agency reported. IRNA also carried a different account of the cause, however, quoting unidentified witnesses as saying a woman's veil caught fire from the heater and spread to the curtain. Heaters were being used because of unusually cola winter weather in Tehran. An initial report Monday blamed a faulty electrical outlet, but IRNA reported that theory had been discarded. It also said arson or a bomb was ruled out. Final agreement reached on Jericho handover JERUSALEM - A Palestinian negotiator said Tuesday he has reached final agreement with Israel on the handover of the West Bank town of Jericho to Palestinian control, including the removal of the main Israeli roadblock in the area, in what would be an important precedent for pullbacks from four more West Bank towns in coming weeks. However, Israeli military officials said negotiations are continuing. In Israel, hundreds of Jewish settlers and their supporters blocked several main roads during evening rush hour Monday, scuffling with police, burning tires and causing traffic jams, to protest Israel's planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip this summer. Police dragged protesters away and detained dozens. The protest came as Jewish extremists increasingly targeted politicians who support the withdrawal. Several Cabinet ministers have received threatening letters in recent days, alarming law enforcement officials who fear ultranationalists could try to harm Israeli leaders. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told legislators Monday that he has hired private security guards to protect the grave of his wife, Lily, for fear it would be desecrated by opponents to his withdrawal plan. The handover of five West Bank towns to Palestinian control-was agreed on in principle by Sharon and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas at a meeting last week. However, a last-minute dispute over the removal of roadblocks and the area to be handed over held up the first Israeli pullback, from Jericho. Professor conducts study to investigate effectiveness of Distance Education program Cerutti discusses diversity in race and cultures with students. ECU center hosts 'Dialogue on Diversity' Program creates forum for discussion MICHAEL HARRINGTON SENIOR WRITER ECU'S Ledonia Wright Cul- tural Center hosted an event titled "Dialogue on Diversity" moderating an open discussion on race, culture and ethnicity. The event drew a crowd of about thirty people to the center to voice their opinions, com- ments and questions on diversity in a group setting with Chandra Cerutti, lecturer in the depart- ment of English. Opening discussions centered on people's initial reaction to racial differences and how this can lead to racial categorization, where attendees listed skin color and hair texture among other things as contributing factors. The group discussed one of the dangers that categorizing by race causes, which is the tendency to stereotype indi- viduals. Examples given during the discussion included the idea that all people of Arabic descent are terrorists or all Asians are of higher intelligence. Cerutti said a former student came to her and vented her frus- tration at people assuming that she had musical talent due to her Asian descent. "It's easy that you can iden- tify or perceive these very com- plicated traits just by looking at someone said Cerutti. The social aspects of race were also brought forth for discussion from the group drawing a variety of different opinions. One group participant identified herself as a citizen of Aruba who has sco DIALOG page A3 Bell looks to assess DE program success NICK HENNE NEWS EDITOR With ECU expanding more each year in Distance Education programs, a professor is in the process of conducting a study to examine the compatibility of students and this new modern- ized form of learning. "The intent of the study is to determine whether factors related to self regulated learn- ing and epistemological beliefs, beliefs about knowledge and learning, are associated with learner achievement in online courses said Paul Bell, associate professor in the department of health information management and conductor of the study. Bell said this idea was sparked when his program of health services and Information man- agement went online about two years ago. He has since noticed some students were successful with the DE courses, while other students were not. The students who did not do as well with online learning actually ranged from adequate to good students based on their grades in the tra- ditional face-to-face classroom environment. Bell and his colleagues then outlined some of the major dif- ferences with the online courses and the face-to-face courses. They concluded there was a vast differ- Bell is conducting a study to discover the relationship between epistemological beliefs and distance education. ence between the two, and online learning may not best suit some students. Unlike the traditional classroom setting, online learn- ing is a much more learner-con- trolled environment and requires students to be solely responsible for their learning. Bell said some students are used to only the class- room-based setting, and having to learn online could poten- tially be a "recipe for disaster The traditional face-to-face learning environment provides regular contact with the instruc- tor in which a student can lean on professors for support and receive reminders about upcom- ing tests and verbal cues in a classroom, which communicate to students the main aspects on which to concentrate. "It's harder to do that in cyberspace Bell said. "The whole issue of learner control and learner indepen- dence and taking the responsibil- ity for one's learning has been dubbed by the literature as self regulating learning The study consists of a ques- tionnaire that has students to self rate and evaluate themselves. Self-regulated learning and epistemological beliefs have dif- ferent sub factors that may or may not be related to achieve- see BELL page A3 Crime Scene Feb. 8 11:15 p.m. Burglarylarceny Unknown person(s) entered a room In Fletcher Hall and took away Playstation gaming system. 11:30 p.m. Misdemeanor larceny Unknown person(s) took away a cellular phone in the Clement Hall elevators Feb. 9 9:55 p.m. Damage to motor vehicle Person(s) damaged the front left outer panel and tire well of a Ford F150 truck parked at Fletcher Music Hall. Feb. 10 1:30 am. Possessing a fictitious license Subject possessed a fake ID In a parking lot Feb. 12 2:40 am Indecent exposure Four males exposed their genitals In the presence of females at the Belk Hall north exterior. Feb. 13 2:08 am. Drug violations Subject possessed less than one ounce of marijuana in a parking lot. 2:55 am. Criminal damage to property Unknown persons threw a rock and broke the window of a 2003 Pontiac Sunflre parked In a lot O Weekly Crime Tip Be aware of what Is going on around you. If you see anyone suspicious, try to remember what he or she looks like. Remembering the type of clothing, piercings, facial hair and tattoos can help Identify a suspecL but do not put yourself Into harm's way while trying to identify someone. , ECU Juniors and Seniors! re, Learn, and Earn The University of North Carolina Semester in Washington, D.C. �Earn 12-15 semester hours �Work 32 hours per week in a Washington internship �Explore ideas and places through the Washington Experience Seminar. Three ECU students per term. Open to full-time 'D IJH -17 Juniors and Seniors with minimum 3.0 GPA. Competitive application. March 1 deadline for Fall 2005 term. Information at http:www.ecu.eduaauncwashington 1 2-16-05 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � NEWS PAGE A3 y 16, 2005 londay blamed utlet, but IRNA ory had been said arson or a ement ho handover Palestinian lesday he has Ttent with Israel the West Bank lestinian control, val of the main he area, in what int precedent for nore West Bank eks. ary officials said itinuing. f Jewish settlers blocked several rening rush hour h police, burning traffic jams, to ned withdrawal p this summer, jsters away and ewish extremists I politicians who rawal. Several have received in recent days, :ement officials lalists could try rs. Ariel Sharon told lat he has hired ds to protect the for fear it would Dponents to his ve West Bank in control-was 3 by Sharon and ahmoud Abbas sek. However, a wer the removal the area to be ) the first Israeli o. )gram Tuition relationship education. communicate iin aspects on ate. a do that in lid. ue of learner ler indepen- leresponsibil- ing has been mature as self !�" ists of a ques- tudentstoself tiemselves. learning and liefs have dif- that may or d to achieve- ELL page A3 s! rn ina ster hours er week in ?rnship 1 places lington ar. ents per hill-time I Seniors i.OGPA. plication. ihington from page A1 increase in faculty salary and benefits. There is the problem Wilson said. He said the focus needs to be on state appropriations to receive the needed funding. The governor and the general assembly have been supportive of the universities during tough financial times. Universities must recognize the governor and general assembly need to balance all of the needs of the state. "They've done a great job in doing all they can do, but the problem still exists Wilson said. In addition to the tuition increases, the general assembly has approved salary increases for air state employees, which would therefore include public university faculty. As far as tuition rates for in- state students in public institu- tions, North Carolina remains in the lower half of public institu- tions nationwide. "Even with the tuition increases that have been approved in North Carolina over the past five years, higher education in North Carolina is a bargain when compared to the nation Wilson said. Wilson said this bargain does not mean it's not tough for many students to meet that cost, but when you compare the quality and costs of our public higher education system with that of many other states' higher educa- tion systems, North Carolina is still a bargain. The number of applica- tions for admission to ECU shows a supply and demand system. Every campus gets far more applications for admission than they can accommodate. "That suggests we have some- thing good going on here in North Carolina Wilson said. "If it were too expensive or poor quality, I don't think we would have that many students applying While the tuition increase proposals have been decided on by the BOG, it still has to go through the general assembly, which would be able to endorse tuition increases. Students showed nothing but positive reactions to this decision. "I don't think ECU needs to raise tuition In terms of what I have heard from my professors they are satisfied with their salaries said April Faison, fresh- man dance major. Kelly Woody, freshman apparel merchandising major, said she was pleased with the decision, but she pays out-of- state tuition so she is still waiting on the later decision by the Board of Governors. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. Bell from page A2 ment. Another purpose of the study is to determine which sub factors are related to success in online learning. Bell is going to take the results from the study and see if they correlate with the online courses they are taking this semester. Bell thinks those who rate high in certain dimensions of self regulated learning and epistemological beliefs of knowl- edge and learning will have higher final grades. If these two factors have an association with achievement in online learning, then we should assess them before a student is placed in an online learning environment. "It may be that online learn- ing is not appropriate for their learning because they are not used to taking responsibility for their own learning Bell said. According to Bell, the study is meant to measure the stu- dents' "degree of self-regulation in learning and their beliefs about knowledge and learning Previous research indicated that students with more sophisticated notions about learning had higher rates of success than other learners. Self-regulated learning involved motivation, time and place study resource manage- ment and how confident a person is in their ability to learn. Knowing how individual learner characteristics, such as self-regulated learning and epis- temological beliefs are related to success in learning online can help in the instructional design of online courses. Internet based courses can include elements that help foster the develop- ment of individual self-regulated learning and facilitate sophisti- cated beliefs about knowledge and learning. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. Dialog from page A2 been taken aback by the emphasis on race in the United States since coming to ECU. She has found the subject on her mind increas- ing since her arrival in America. Other participants talked about the expression "melt- ing pot" in relation to Ameri- can society and how concepts such as that can lead individ- uals to assimilate and forget TKE from page A1 JM'J V12BI4 �fine(Ti s &afe Buy One Get One FREE Create Your Own Pasta Bowl ($10.95 Value) Must Have Coupon! � Dine In Only MonThurs. 5-9PM, Fri. & Sat. 5-10PM 2905 F 5th St. 695-0020 their heritage and culture. The dialogues closed with a discussion on the historical emphasis of minority highlight- ing in school curriculums. "Dialogue on Diversity" events began around two years ago and are held about once a month. "The benefit is to provide a forum where students, faculty and staff can come in to have a dialogue to share said Lathan Turner, director of the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center. Toya Jacobs, assistant director of the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center, said these open dialogues benefit ECU because of their civi- lized and welcoming nature. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. reasons. The brothers of TKE and the alumni who created this project are throwing a house warming party for the city council and those who were involved once the house has been decorated and fully moved in to. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. L3iLMil ??�.??� HfsJhu.Fri.Satl0pm:l2amJ Smyinewlck Dr. f-4LS40 -yi. I'm a Student and a Plasma Donor Name: Elizabeth Class: Junior @ ECU Major: Phys Ed Hobbies: Water Sports, Hanging out with friends Why do I donate Plasma? I donate for weekend spending cash. Earn up to $l70mo. donating plasma in a friendly place. DCI Biologicals of Greenville � 252-757-0171 2727 E.lOth Street � Down the Street from ECU � www.dciplasma.com an Achievement a Milestone a Celebration Attention Graduates! Dont Miss the GRADUATION EXPO! Y)ure invited to a special Graduation Expo featuring sales representatives and displays from a variety of ven- dors and campus departments. This is also the first opportunity for May grads to pick up caps & gowns. Plus, you'll find other important information about commencement, student loan repayment, aliimni bene- fits, Pirate Club, and more! All May graduates are encouraged to attend, visit the information tables, register for some great door prizes, and pick up a FREE GIFT. And, be sure to sign the "Class of 2005" banner to be used at future alumni events! Tuesday, February 22 & Wednesday, February 23: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 pjn. & 5:00 pan. - 7:00 pan. Thursday, February 24: 10:00 am. - 3:00 pan. Rear area of The Wright Place Dining Spot � Wright Building "rivfcfc. GlrT for May graduates while supplies Lut, compliments of Dowdy Student Store! Also note: some information tables will not be available during evening hours. this is the perfect time to meet with an authorized ECU ring representative to order vour class ring. The official uni- versity commencement announcements arc available ar KCU-Dowdy Student Store now and during the Graduation Expo. You may also order personalized invitations, thank you notes, diploma frames, and other graduation items through the ECU-Dowdy Student Store, located in the Wright Building. n O O O Thanks to our sponsors jostens, www.jostens.com Ronald E. Dowdy Student Stores herffjones www.studentstores.ecu.edu www.herffjones.comcolle3e Wright Building � 328-6731 � 1-877-499-TEXT Caps & Gowns 1 School Rings Graduation Announcements Diploma Frames x I? TleBreakers Flretower Mon $1 Draft Tues $2 Everything Some restrictions apply Thurs 112 pitchers I kf. fntt Rtil P�f PtfSM VlMl CWPM Some restrictions apply One coupon per visit Very Deliciom - Always Frtsh hP CM Best Fresh & Healthy Chinese Food Mon-Sat- 11:00am - 10:30pm Sun 12:30pm - 10:30pm - 3L�J.E Arli;5,�" Blyd 34 Urge Sesame Chicken 32 Urge General Tso's Chicken w Brown Rice & Soup, Crispy Noodles. w Brown Rice d Soup. Crispy Noodles. (2) 4 Spring Rolls, and 10 Fortune Cookies. J (2) 4 Spring Rolls, and 10 Fortune Cookies II II II II riZ9jifij7i?9H, Pick Up and Free Delivery 321-8300 Drivers carry less than $10 (Limited Delivery) i "Bring a Friend Special" i 1 Buy 1 Session Get 1 Free ' (Offer Valid-February 1281 12251 W. Arlington Blvd. � 252-758-8269 Located just past Starbucks on the Left � Student ID required � J Blackwood's an aveda concept salon & spa I off your next Haircut and Style 304 South Evans St. Greenville, NC 27858 252-757-3684 ; VATCH . how quickly your goods fly off your shelves with a coupon in I the Clip Strip! Call 328-2000. I 2005 Housing Guide Are you Looking for a place to live? Watch for our 2005 Housing Guide Inserted In the Thursday, February 17 Edition of The East Carolinian. Page A4 editor@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 AMANDA Q. UNGERFELT Editor In Chief WEDNESDAY February 16,2005 Page Our View CDC encourages college students to vaccinate for meningitis The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued an official government advisory recommending college students be vaccinated for meningitis. Health officials have recommended the shot for college students since the late 1990s, but it wasn't until last week that the CDC officially endorsed It Meningitis, or meningococcal disease, is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by bacteria infecting the membranes around the spinal cord and brain. It is important for college students to receive a meningitis vaccine because people in our age group are six times as likely to contract the disease than others. This is especially true for students living in the dorms, because meningitis is spread through contact in kissing, sharing kitchen utensils, sneezing and other habits engaged in by those living in such close quarters. Meningitis kills approximately 300 Americans per year, and while this may not seem like an immediate danger, it is important to protect yourself from this disease. Many people who have meningitis are initially misdiagndsed because the symptoms are similar to the flu (i.e. fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea and sleepiness). The CDC's decision was largely pushed by the development of a new meningitis vaccine called Menactra, made by Sanofi Pasteur. The new vaccine lasts for eight years, versus the old one which lasted for only 3 - 5 years. Also, the old vaccine didn't prevent people from being carriers of the disease. TEC encourages students to vaccinate them- selves from the disease. The new vaccine is expected to cost around $100, but it is a small price to pay when considering your future. For more information on the CDC's decision or more information on meningitis, visit the Web sites below: -cdc.govncidoddbmddiseaseinfo - nmaus.org TSUNAMI AFFECTS EARTH'S ROTATION rfaxMPintf cfRO In My Opinion Coach Herrion deserves another year Murmurs beginning to circulate among students Our Staff Amanda Q. Ungerfelt Editor in Chief Nick Henne News Editor Kristin Day Asst News Editor Carolyn Scandura Kristin Murnane Features Editor Asst Features Editor Tony Zoppo Brandon Hughes Sports Editor Asst. Sports Editor Nina Coefield Rachel Landen Head Copy Editor Special Sections Editor Tanesha Sistrunk Herb Sneed Photo Editor Asst Photo Editor Alexander Marclniak Dustin Jones JOHN BREAM SENIOR WRITER The athletics programs at ECU are undergoing a transformation under new Athletic Director Terry Holland. Just a few months ago, head football coach John Thompson was released because of a failure to return the Pirates to their traditional status as a winning program in addition to dissent among Pirate Club members who support ECU's athletic teams. Murmurs have started circulating about the status of men's basketball Head Coach Bill Herrion's job at the end of the season. It seems my previous editorial on Thompson was a bit reactionary and pre-mature, but my thoughts on Herrion are much more organized and accurate. ECU needs to stick by Herrion's side. 1 think Herrion's profile speaks for itself, although his record as the head coach of ECU is less than stellar. Herrion began his career at Drexel University who plays in the Northern Atlantic Conference. Herrion was named Coach of the Year in the con- ference four times in his eight seasons and guided the Drexel Dragons to a mark of 121-32, three NCAA tourna- ment appearances, a tournament win and one berth in the NIT. Herrion then came to ECU, a struggling program in the Colonial conference, and oversaw it as it transitioned to primetime in Conference USA. Since arriving at ECU, Herr'ion has a record of 68-92, far from what Herrion is accustomed. However, ECU has shown steady progress, although one may argue this year's young Pirate squad has struggled at times. Herrion guided the Pirates to their first ever win over a top 10 team beating Marquette when the Golden Eagles were ranked number nine. Herrion has also guided the Pirates to two appearances in the C- USA tournament in the last three years. ECU can also boast wins over Louisville and UNC-Charlotte and over perennial NCAA tournament teams such as Pep- perdine and Oregon State. This year has been somewhat tough for the Pirates because they played an insanely dif- ficult out-of-conference schedule. ECU is currently playing the 33rd toughest schedule in the nation and is ranked in the top half of the RPI at 153. The Pirates have only played two teams in D-l with losing records. But, in case the 7-13 mark and the loss to Gardner-Webb are still aching in the back of your mind, evidence that the Pirates have improved abound everywhere. I'll admit it. After his first two seasons, I was a Corey Rouse skeptic. 1 completely regret such a sentiment. Rouse has matured exponentially between his sophomore and junior seasons. This season, he is leading C- USA in rebounding and nearly averages a double-double per game - for most of the season he has been one of only six men in the nation averaging a double- double per game. Moussa Badianne has continued to elevate his game every year. Badianne arrived at ECU practically a novice to basketball (compared to other play- ers in the NCAA), but has honed his uncanny ability to block shots - eclips- ing the C-USA record last week - and steadily improved his offense. The young players are starting to come around as well. Japhet McNeil has overcome the frustration of his freshman year (might I add, asking any freshman to handle the ball in C- USA is an insurmountable task) and is second in C-USA in steals. Josh King and Tom Hammonds have each con- tributed in major ways in ECU's wins over St. Louis and UNC-Charlotte. Jonathan Hart is loaded with athletic ability and although his playing time has beefi limited, has hit a couple of jumpers at clutch times this season. Taylor Gagnon has seen increased play- ing time and now leads the Pirates in three-point percentage at 35 percent. Marvin Kilgore played some solid games, especially earlier in the season, and Mike Castro has become a force to be reckoned with on the boards. And as always, Mike Cook just seems to find ways to score and is ranked ninth in points-per-game in C-USA. Herrion has assembled a nucleus of young talent around which he can build a solid team. Add in forwards Charles Bronson and a transfer from Wake Forest, who will begin play next year, and the front court looks up as well. If the maturation process continues next season as it has this past season, ECU's young players will be a force for the next three years. But, what speaks volumes about Herrion is his demeanor on the bench. It is such a pleasure to watch him teach his kids and correct them when they come off the court. Herrion is always standing and actively involved in the game - which is evidenced by the tre- mendous amount of sweat on his shirts. Herrion has an unparalleled passion for the game of basketball, and it shows each time his team steps on the court. He instills his love for the game in the Pirates, which makes them a dangerous team at any time - if you don't believe me - ask Bobby Lutz or Tom Crean and I'm sure they'll tell you. So, in advance, coach Holland, 1 think Herrion needs a few more years, and he has earned that right. Losing under Herrion doesn't reflect nearly as bad on him as it does this univer- sity because Herrion has established his ability to win. Even with a losing record, he has boosted attendance at home games by more than 1,000 people per year. A public statement of his job assurance would be welcomed and Pirate Nation would be thankful. After all, Herrion has made Billville a wonderfuL place to live during bas- ketball season and after the C-USA tournament (or NCAA tournament) we will all look forward to returning home next season. In the midst of all of this athletics turmoil, at least students can be assured Randy Mazey's job is safe. Letters to the Editor Web Editor Jennifer Hobbs Production Manager Newsroom Fax Advertising Asst Web Editor Kltch Hines Managing Editor 252.328.6366 252.328.6558 252.328.2000 Serving ECU since 1925, TEC prints 9,000 copies every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the regular academic year and 5,000 on Wednesdays during the summer "Our View" is the opinion of the editorial board and is written by editorial board members TEC welcomes letters to the editor which are limited to 250 words (which may be edited for decency or brevity) We reserve the right to edit or reject letters and all letters must be signed and include a telephone number. Letters may be sent via e-mail to edltor@theeastcarolinlan.com or to The East Carolinian, Student Publications Building, Greenville, NC 27858-4353. Call 252-328-6366 for more information. One copy of TEC Is free, each additional copy is $1. Dear Editor, This is concerning the Pirate Rant section from Feb. 1. I'm a big fan and get a good laugh from the rants but one rant that disturbed me was "I bleed from my Metallica Tatoos I'm not sure what this person was implying, but it seemed a bit psycho. I'm also a Metallica fan and understand fan loy- alty, but cutting yourself is unsanitary and down right scary. I understand the freedom of speech and your job of posting the rants, but this individual needs professional help, and I person- ally don't think they need any motiva- tion to continue this self-inflicted pain. Recent reports imply that it is reaching "epidemic proportions particularly among young people. Furthermore, research suggests that it is a frequent companion to eating disorders, alco- hol and drug abuse, depression, post- traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder and dissociative disorders. I'm not saying this die hard fan shows any of these traits, yet it con- terns me that a fellow student would openly express these actions. It almost seems like a cry for help. I just felt that 1 should express my concern. Shane Benfield Senior, construction management Dear Editor, This letter is in response to Peter Kalajian's Feb. 10 opinion piece, "Evo- lutionary theory takes a beating I wholeheartedly agree that we need to teach science in public schools, but I do not agree that we should ignore religious topics within our public disci- plines. This country was founded upon religious freedoms, and the impact of religion - especially Christianity should not be ignored. I find that we do our students a dis-service when we minimize the influence of Catholic and Protestant doctrine upon the forefa- thers of our nation. Whether you are African American, Arabic, Jewish or Irish, religion has been the cornerstone of not only these nationalities but many more. Our money, our pledge of allegiance and our judicial systems are reflections of our nation's religious upbringing. Certainly, the question can be raised in how to approach religious themes, but it is impossible to ignore that even in 2005, our nation is still perhaps one of the largest religious superstructures in the world. To elimi- nate the teaching of religion in public schools is damaging to our future gen- erations. The aim of education should be to assist our students in exploring the past, considering the present, and preparing them for the future. If we constantly eliminate "touchy" subjects such as religion, or if we poorly expound upon other subjects such as the heritage of Native Americans and the fact what Christopher Columbus discovered was already discovered, we leave very little for our children to consider, and even less tools for them to use in the future. As an unabashed Christian to an unabashed Darwinist, I think it would only be fair to expose our children to both science and religion. After all, religion led Darwin to his studies at Cambridge, Christ College and later to his studies in natural science. If you really want to consider the state of America - both its past, present and future - you must take into consideration religion. Dis- regarding religion's influence on our nation is synonymous to disregarding the 200 and some odd years of slavery's influence on our nation. Both are gross understatements, and it would be unwise to continue this charade in public, private or religious institutions of education. Danielle Melvln ECU English lecturer Pirate Rant Is it just me, or does it look like the jungle is no more? It seems like a movement around this campus to do away with tailgating and anything related. I tell you what - if the jungle is no more and tailgating is no more, this college will not get a dime of mine when I graduate. Fellow ECU fans, voice your opinion about the jungle. To the people who wear sweat bands to class: Man, I give it up to you guys working so hard in class that you work up a feverish sweat. Watching you mentally give your all until the sweat just pours out is amazing. Oh yeah, make sure you take it off before you go the gym so it doesn't get messed up, dorks. Look guys, if you want to have a better sports program in general, you have to support it. The Big East seems to be looking at ECU very closely. Can you get your rear end to the games, on time, and cheer your heart out like a true Pirate? Also, leave that ugly, UNC sweatshirt at home - you are a Pirate, act like it. Professors of ECU: Here is an idea - if you are sick, how about sending out this little thing called an e-mail instead of making us come to class and waste two hours of our life watching videos with your grad assistant? Dear annoying student: If we have a guess speaker in our class it is not the time for you to ask them a million questions about your own personal health issues. If you need personal advice, go to the Student Health Center and stop wasting our time. Props to Taylor Gagnon - he is the only Pirate that makes a point to cover his heart during the National Anthem and keep his eyes on the flag. Uh, where did the jungle go? They cut down all the trees and filled it with dirt. That's not cool. You know, if you have a prob- lem telling other people what your GPA is, maybe it's some- thing that needs to be worked on. Open a book before you open your mouth. In case no one has noticed, everyone has a certain bias and that includes your professors. If you aren't smart enough to wade through a professor's bias and see the objective lesson they are really trying to teach, I don't think you belong in college. When did my roommate's boyfriend's Subaru and her Trans Am become so important, they can park their cars in the yard like they have show cars? The next time you dial the wrong number and call my phone, don't get mad at me because I'm not your boyfriend. You're the one who doesn't know how to work the phone. If you are afraid of dogs, and I make an effort to get off the sidewalk, and pull them into me, don't say "I'll sue" sarcastically as you walk by. It makes me wish they would bite you. Don't be so ignorant. If my dogs bit people I wouldn't walk them through campus. So, people think our presi- dent is dumb, eh? Well that's funny considering he scored 20 points higher on the IQ test than precious John Kerry did. People, he's our president. You don't have to like him, but jeez, respect the position he holds. Here's hoping the Pirates can learn to play on the road. The team has tons of talent but won't go to the NCAA (or NIT) for that matter, unless they start to win a few on the road. Has anybody else noticed that the song from the lPod shuffle commercial is about masturba- tion? When did it become normal conversation to ask a girl if her breasts are real? And yes, they are real. Editor's Note: The Pirate Rant is an anonymous way for students and staff in the ECU community to voice their opinions. Submissions can be submitted anonymously online at www.theeastcarolinian.com, or e- mailed to editormheeastcarolinian. com. The editor reserves the right to edit opinions for content and brevity. jary 16,2005 Rant e, or does it look e is no more? It lovement around o do away with nything related. 1 if the jungle is no ating is no more, II not get a dime graduate. Fellow ce your opinion ;e. le who wear sweat Man, I give it up irking so hard in rark up a feverish ig you mentally itil the sweat just nazing. Oh yeah, take it off before i so it doesn't get if you want to jorts program in ive to support it. ms to be looking sely. Can you get 0 the games, on r your heart out 7 Also, leave that atshirt at home te, act like it. f ECU: Here is an ! sick, how about little thing called ead of making s and waste two watching videos assistant? ng student: If we �akcr in our class le for you to ask questions about lal health issues, inal advice, go to alth Center and r time. lor Gagnon - he ite that makes a tiis heart during ithem and keep flag. did the jungle iwn all the trees 1 dirt. That's not you have a prob- ler people what laybe it's some- Is to be worked before you open me has noticed, certain bias and our professors, nart enough to professor's bias :tlve lesson they to teach, I don't g in college. ny roommate's ru and her Trans important, they :ars in the yard iow cars? ne you dial the r and call my jet mad at me your boyfriend, ho doesn't know phone. aid of dogs, and t to get off the II them into me, "sarcastically as makes me wish Kou. Don't be so dogs bit people them through hink our presi- ;h? Well that's ig he scored 20 the IQ test than Try did. People, You don't have eez, respect the s. ; the Pirates can i the road. The talent but won't ;or NIT) for that ey start to win a else noticed that he iPod shuffle bout masturba- become normal ask a girl if her And yes, they The Pirate Rant is v for students ami mmunity to voice Emissions can be nously online at inian.com, or e- heeastcarolinian. eserves the right for content and Arts & Entertair II PageA5features@theeastcarollnian.com 252.328.6366 CAROLYN SCANDURA Features Editor KRISTIN MURNANE Assistant Features Editor Wl Mendenhall Movies: Birth Wednesday: 7 p.m. Thursday: 9:30 p.m. Friday: 7 p.m. and Midnight Saturday: 9:30 p.m. Sunday: 7 p.m. The Incredibles Wednesday: 9:30 p.m. Thursday: 7 p.m. Friday: 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 7 p.m. and Midnight Sunday: 7 p.m. Top 5's Top 5 Movies: 1. Boogeyman 2. The Wedding Date 3. Are We There Yet? 4. Hide and Seek 5. Million Dollar Baby Top 5 DVD's 1. AVP: Alien vs. Predator 2. Friday Night Ughts 3. The Forgotten 4. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow 5. Cellular Top 5 TV Shows 1. "Super Bowl XXXIX" 2. "American Idol-Tues" 3. "American Idol-Wed" 4. "Desperate Housewives" 5. "CSI" Top 5 CD's 1.7he Game 2. Green Day 3. Eminem 4. Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz 5. John Legend Top 5 Books 7. The Broker 2. The Da Vinci Code 3.The Five People You Meet in Heaven 4. State of Fear 5. Chainfire Horoscopes: Aries: Your curiosity will soon be piqued by an author recently discovered. Study well - you'll have. a chance to use this information soon. Taurus: Authority figures are likely to be in a generous mood and you know just what they need. That's the clue. Provide it. Gemini: Don't let a rejection or two slow you down. Being respected is actually better In the long run than being liked. Stand up for what's right. Cancer: For the next several weeks, you'll be obsessed with dreams of far distant places. For the next two days, you'll be stuck here, cleaning up old messes. Leo: For the next few weeks, you'll become more interested In how you save your money. This Is good, since you've been paying more attention to other things for a while. Virgo: Learning to delegate is a skill you'll get to practice now. This will make It possible for you to do much more. Ubra: You're very smart and very good at getting the message out. Move up a notch In effectiveness by listening carefully now. Scorpio: Sort through your bills and the other paperwork that's been stacking up. You'll want to know how much you can spend on your romantic outing this weekend. Sagittarius Conditions are Improving, and so are communications. Compromise will be required, however. Set priorities. Capricorn: Your workload increases for the next few days. For heaven's sake, don't complain. You've already thought of at least one very good use for the money. Aquarius You've worked hard, but don't despair. Some things are about to get easier. Rearrange your schedule to make more free time with the people you love. Pisces Nobody really understands how the learning process works, but in the next few weeks your knowledge increases substantially. Take care. Artists rock the Grammy's Ray Charles, Alicia Keys among many receiving trophies KYLE BILLINGS STAFF WRITER The 47th annual Grammy Awards aired Sunday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. These much-anticipated awards stood up to their long- standing tradition of elegance and surprise. Genius loves company, and Ray Charles leaves with the accompaniment of six Grammy's, including the award for Best Album. The sentimental push and a night seemingly dedi- cated to the fallen artist made the awards a fitting memorial. Alicia Keys was another big winner of the night, garnering four trophies of her own. Keys' songs, "If I Aint Got You "My Boo" and "You Don't Know My Name won awards for Female R&B, R&B duogroup and R&B song respectively. Keys, who looked absolutely stunning in her white dress, also accepted the coveted Best R&B Award with her album The Diary of Alicia Keys. The man nominated for the most Grammy's, Kanye West, took home three. Obviously moved in his acceptance speech, West reflected on his crippling accident that nearly took his life, advising others to live for each day. He added, "people were asking me what I would do if I didn't win he paused, then continued as he hoisted his newly won hardware, "I guess we'll never know West won the Grammy for Best Rap album with his debut The College Dropout, conspicuously beating out Jay-Z's, The Black Album. After a lifetime of musi- cal achievement, Brian Wilson finally took home the first Grammy of his career. The lead singersongwriter of The Beach Boys won the award for his single "Mrs. O'Leary's Cow" in the best rock instrumental performance .category. He is cited as saying to USA Today, "I waited 42 years for this Grammy it represents a triumph and an achievement music that I feel I deserve an very glad that I won Already, former President Bill Clinton has eclipsed Brian Wilson in these awards, winning his second Grammy for Spoken Word Album for his book My Life. Joining Brian Wilson as a first time Grammy winner was Rod Stewart, who was presented with the trophy in the traditional pop album for his album Stardusk The Great American Songbook Volume III. Another oldie but goodie gave an acceptance speech Grammy night, in the person of Loretta Lynn. Lynn was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1981. Sissy Spacek won an Oscar for her portrayal of Loretta Lynn in 1981. At the ripe age of 69, Lynn, however, continues to shock and awe, winning two awards for Countiy Album and for her work with Jack White of the band The White Stripes on the song "Port- land, Oregon" in the country vocal collaboration category. Recognizing the achieve- ments of musicians nationwide, the Grammy's would not be such without moving musical TUESDAY February 16, 2005 see GRAMMY page A6 Fall head over heels for love Letters' play Jeffrey Hayden and Eva Marie Saint, creators of Love Letters. An ECU extension of love through writings AMANDA WINAR FEATURES WRITER William A. Henry III said, "Few plays have been tinier, more beautiful than this tender sketch of the bond between two people who cannot live with, or without, each other February is the month of love, and ECU has provided its stu- dents, faculty and the Greenville community with an extension of the loving spirit with the upcom- ing play, Love Letters. A play by renowned dramatist A.R. Gurney, Love Letters will be performed Saturday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. in Wright Auditorium as part of the S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series. Love Letters tracks the lives of two lifelong friends through 50 years of correspondence of first loves, lost loves and the undeni- able bond of friendship. "The show has a lot to offer Greenville. I have read the A.R. Gurney play and thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters, Melissa and Andy, are so candid in their correspondence, and the structure of the play is unique in that the audience begins caring for the characters despite the absence of anything actually occurring on stage said JoEllen Birch from the Cultural Outreach Program. The play stars Academy Award-winning actress Eva Marie Saint and husband, acclaimed film, television and theatre pro- ducerdirector, Jeffrey Hayden. Saint has starred in films like Alfred Hitchcock's On the Water- front with Marlon Brando, North by Northwest with Cary Grant and Our Town with Paul Newman. In 1990, she won an Emmy for her performance in the NBC miniseries "People Like Us "The play's success is largely dependent on the talent and chemistry between the actors and actresses. In Love Letters, the only two characters are played by a couple who have been married for over 50 years" Birch said. Saint's co-star and husband began his media career working for NBC after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill. Since then, he has helped direct live television dramas through "The Philco Tele- vison Playhouse taping stars like James Dean, Paul Newman and Walter Matthou. Hayden has worked on shows including "Leave it to Beaver" and "The Andy Griffith Show His most recent achievement was writing, producing and directing the award-winning documentary see LETTERS page A7 Children's author visits local Barnes and Noble Who wants to be Ron Jeremy? New children's book takes place in the Outer Banks TREVOR KIRKENDALL STAFF WRITER Children's author Audrey Penn will be in Greenville Sat- urday, Feb. 19 at 5 p.m signing copies of her new book Mystery at Blackbeard's Cove. Penn was the Ed Press Dis- tinguished Award Winner for her book The Kissing Hand. She is also the author of its sequel A Pocket Full of Kisses and a collec- tion of other children's books including Sassafras, Feathers and Fur, A.D.D. Not B.A.D. and The Whistling Tree. Her latest book is Mystery at Blackbeard's Cove, and it's her first book written in chapter format. The story takes place In our very own Ocracoke Island. It follows the-foursome of Billy, Daniel, Stephanie and Mark, all of whom are friends with the eccentric old Mrs. McNemmlsh. Her dying wish is to be buried at sea with her ancestor, who happens to be Blackbeard. Her island friends are determined to make sure this happens. They break into the local church in an attempt to steal her body so they can dump it off into the sea. The attempts to do this only trigger a series of hilarious mishaps. Penn's novel contains illus- trations from Joshua Miller and Philip Howard, who is a direct descendent of William Howard, who was Blackbeard's quar- termaster. The novel is quite lengthy for a children's book, coming in just shy of 350 pages. According to amazon.com, it is suggested for children ages 9 - 12. Given the subject matter of the story, some students at ECU might find this book rather amusing as well. "Young readers love books with mystery, adventure and characters they can relate to Mystery t Diacftbearb's Co?e 1 �A m 'Affl, NC history depicted by Penn. said Arwen Parris, Community Relations Manager for the local Barnes and Noble store. "Mystery at Blackbeard's Cove has those elements Penn has spent more than 30 years visiting Ocracoke Island getting to know the locals better. This has helped her get to know how people on that island would react to specific situations. This is a sign of a good author. She has done the research well enough so she knows exactly how the people in this area would do certain things. Very seldom do we find stories where the characters do what they want to do. Most of the time, we find stories where the characters do what we as the audience would like them to do in certain situations. It's good to see there is at least one author In the world still doing these things. The signing takes place this Saturday at the local Barnes and Noble store located in the same shopping center as Target and Circuit City. You can check out this new novel and get it signed by Penn. It's worth checking out, if only to meet this award winning author. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. Or better yet, who doesn't? GARYMCCABE STAFF WRITER Although it wasn't a huge success with movie audiences, film critics have always held a special place in their hearts for 1999's Being John Malkovich. It's the story of a young filing clerk, played by John Cusack, who discovers a hidden tunnel in his office building, which allows him to enter the mind and see through the eyes of actor John Malkovich. The film received glowing reviews from leading film crit- ics across America and earned three Academy Award nomina- tions, but there was one glaring problem with the story. When transported into the actor's body, 'being' John Malkovich usually consisted of reading the newspaper, taking a shower and other normal day-to-day activi- ties. Certainly somebody left the theater after seeing the film with an obvious question - who wants to be John Malkovich? That's exactly what comedian Brian Berke was thinking. If such a portal did exist, Berke wouldn't want to waste his time inside the mind of some offbeat actor doing chores. Instead, Berke envi- sioned jumping into the mind of somebody a little more exciting - somebody who lives the life most people would kill for. "The first thing I thought when John Malkovich came out was who better to do that with than Ron Jeremy said Berke in a press release discussing where his vision came from. Ron Jeremy is a hero to mil- lions of young men around the globe. Hairy and overweight, he's an average guy who's had sex with 4,000 women. The rarest of commodities in show business, a male porno superstar, Jeremy has transcended his genre and has become a household name. Believe it or not, Jeremy began his career with hopes of becoming a mainstream actor and performed in off-Broadway theater. He soon discovered that making a living doing theater was virtually impossible and decided he would try to break 5 ' I 11 T! r y i jib � WHY BE JOHN MALKOVICH WHEN YOU CAN BE RON JEREMY? The front of the DVD cover gives incredible movie insight. into mainstream films through porn. Since starting in the indus- try in 1978, Jeremy has appeared In more than 1,750 adult films including leading roles in Kneel Before Me, Terms of Endowment and Little Red Riding Hood, in which he played The Wolf. In light of his taboo profes- sion, Jeremy saw many doors in the mainstream entertainment business slam in his face. Over time though, some doors would begin to open, leading Jeremy to win roles in films like Detroit Rock City and Men in Black. Recently, he's been in more demand than ever, performing stand-up comedy to packed houses across the country and appearing in a handful of television shows Including "The Surreal Life In Being Ron Jeremy, Berke directs and also stars as Brian Pickles, a down-and-out come- dian who's hopelessly in love with an adult video store clerk. One day, he stumbles upon a portal which transports him into the mind of Ron Jeremy. At first, being in control of some- one with an amazing life like Jeremy's is fantastic, but unfor- tunately, Brian doesn't have the porn legend's stamina and as a result, Jeremy's porn career suf- fers. It's up to Jeremy to find out what is happening to him before his stellar career Is brought to a screeching halt. Like John Malkovich in Being John Malkovich, Jeremy paro- dies himself by playing on the public's misconceptions about his true character and does sur- prisingly good work in the star- ring role. "He is really good in the role Berke said. " I le does a good job of poking fun at himself. He was really funny always joking around The film also stars comic Andy Dick, who plays Jeremy's porn acting coach. Dick and Jeremy, real-life friends, share some of the film's funniest scenes together and rise above the mate- see JEREMY page A7 PAGEA6 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES 2-16-05 Maroon 5 headlines fifth tour Grammy from page A5 Honda Civic 2005 Tour CARMIN BLACK STAFF WRITER It seems the wildly popular Maroon S ust keeps climbing the ultra-swank ladder to fame. These boys will be kicking off the fifth annual Honda Civic tour March 11 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. With more than 35 stops nationwide, they will be playing bigger venues and more concert dates than ever before. For fans, this will mark the only opportunity to see Maroon 5 on tour this year. You'd think that being asked to headline a tour that in years prior featured such names as Everclear, Incubus, Good Char- lotte, New Found Glory and Dashboard Confessional would be enough, but in fact there's more, The Donnas or The Thrills will be opening up for them, each on various tour dates. Maroon 5 have received the Best New Artist award at the MTV "Video Music Awards a Billboard Music Award and two Grammy nominations. These boys were honored by the readers of Rolling Stone, who recently named Maroon 5 as the second best band in the world (after U2) with the number three single of last year, "This Love "Best new artist Maroon 5. Even with the mega-hit-head- liners this group seems to con- stantly pump out, the impressive opening acts and certainly mil- lions of dollars in profits to boot, the men of Maroon 5 manage to stay grounded. It has been said these men are not only passionate musicians, but also committed to protecting the environment. As a part of the Honda Civic Tour, Maroon S has created a special webpage, maroonS.comhybrid, to share important information about the planet, providing links to environmental organizations in efforts to encourage their fans to help make a difference. Not only have these guys set up their own "environmentally friendly" Web site, but they've also made sure to unleash their creativity in choosing special custom features for the Honda Civic hybrid, and the Civic coupe. Both cars will be on tour with the band and showcased at all their concert venues. , Fans will have the exclu- sive opportunity to win these customized cars, which should be "music to the ears" of every college student who loves this band. Not only will you have the chance to hear what should be a sold out concert, but also win an environmentally friendly ride that your favorite rock stars personally customized. Many people seem to be sup- porting Maroon S with their tour efforts. "We're thrilled to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Honda Civic Tour with Maroon 5said Ton Peyton, senior man- ager of the National Advertising for American Honda Motor Co. "You may have heard Maroon S on the radio or seen them on TV, but the Honda Civic Tour is bringing them to you for a spec- tacular musical event If interested, Maroon 5 will perform at the Cricket Arena in Charlotte, NC on March 22. Tick- ets started selling Saturday, Feb. Sat 10 a.m. Tickets are between $27.50 and $35. You can find tickets at the Cricket Arena Box Office and all Ticket Master loca- tions. In Charlotte the opening act will be the Donnas, which are set to begin at 7:30 p.m. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. performances. John Legend, Mavis Staples and the Blind Boys of Alabama had us soul search- ing with inspirational gospel, covering The Staples song "I'll Take You There Immediately following, Kanye West took the reigns to perform "Jesus Walks the tune that won him Best Rap Song. Also inspirational was the performance by Melissa Ether- idge and Joss Stone in a tribute to music legend Janis Joplin. Recently undergoing chemo- therapy treatments for cancer, Melissa Etheridge stormed the stage completely bald yet embold- ened and enlivened, whose per- formance followed a heartfelt standing ovation. Gossip columnists had further fodder, aside from the attire of the attendees, with Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony's duet "Escapemos Their stage was a hotel setting as the two performed a song in his Grammy winning album ArnarSin Mentiras. However, the night is most remembered for the awards and tribute to Ray Charles. With 609 million people watching world- wide, audiences saw Jamie Foxx give a singing tribute to the man he played in the movie Ray, and. the conclusion of the show with Charles winning the most sought after award, Best Album. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. � Report news students need to knew tec Accepting applications tor STAF WRITERS �' � Learn Investigative reporting skills Must have at least a 2.0 GW �" Apply at ouroflce locatedon the 2nd Hoot of the Srtxlert PuWhaUons BuMhfl or ca� 32836a OAKMONT SQUARE APARTMENTS 1212 Red Banks Rd. � 756-41 " I � 2 Bedrooms, 1W Hath � Central Heat is Air � Free Water Services � Onsite Management � Onsite Maintenance � No Pets � Fully Carpeted � Mini Blinds � Recreation Area � Basketball Court � Laundry Facility & Pool � Private Patio NOW LEASING r KINGS-ROW APARTMENTS .752-3519 � I & 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath � Central Heat fc Air � Free Water Services � Onsite Management � Onsite Maintenance � No Pets � Fully Carpeted � Mini Hindi � All Appliances Furnished � Uiundry Facility & Pool � Basketball Court � ECU Bus Service NOW LEASING income tax Preparation OFF FREE STATE AND FREE E-FILING �mar tO ne Tax Service 2865 S. Charles Blvd 561-7400 4125 OLD TAR RD. 561-8291 ALWAYS OPEN Noon - 3 am TONIGHT! OPEN MIC NIGHT featuring BRAD BENSON Any and all Musicians Welcome $2 ANY BEER �: $2SoCo&Lime C) Live music starts @ 10pm �Three Story Townhomes Maximum Privacy - One bedroom per floor �Private Baths �Walk-in Closets � Large Brick Patios! � No noisy neighbors above or below you � FREE tanning �Clubhouse �24 hour Fitness room Et Computer Lab �Swimming Pool � Exclusive Bus Service! NEW apartments for Summer & Fall 2005! Call or stop by our leasing office on site today for more information. X r Gftflv�. M StiSW�Nv ArtngwnBM J' - iff" 1 VVN OmoMttx 1 y' CWMIM � � CnSmt University Suites www. universitysuites. net University Suites Corner of Arlington Blvd a Evans St. Greenville, NC 551-3800 2-16-05 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES PAGEA7 National Survey of Student Engagement Seniors! Freshmen! Letters ECU'S 2001 & 2004 NSSE Survey results can be viewed at http:www.ecu. eduiprensse menu.htm National Survey of Student Engagement For more information about the survey, contact the Office of Institutional Planning, Research, and Effectiveness Phone: 252-328-9492 E-mail: smithk@mail.ecu. edu ECU Wants Your Feedback This week you will receive an e-mail from Chancellor Ballard requesting that you complete the National Survey of Student Engagement. This survey seeks information about your educational experiences at ECU and about the types of interactions you have had with faculty, staff, and fellow students. Your participation is important because the information we receive helps us identify ways to improve the ECU experience. We will also be able to see how ECU students' experiences compare to those of students at other universities. from page A5 "Primary Colors: The Story of Corita" and "Children in Ameri- can Schools" with Bill Moyers, both for the PBS network. Love Letters is not a newly produced play as Hayden noted in a recent interview. "We've done Love Letters for several years in many theaters said llayden. "We're always working on it. We rehearse and find new things in it all the time. 1 can't tell you how many perfor- mances we've done but sev- eral times a year for about eight years. Plenty Tickets can be purchased by calling the Central Ticket Office at 328-4788 or 1-800-ECU- ARTS, or at the office located in Mendenhall. Advance individual tickets are $25 for the public, $23 for ECU FacultyStaff, $13 for youth and $10 for ECU stu- dents. All tickets purchased at the door will be $25. Addi- tional information is available at ecuarts.com. This writer can be contacted at (eatures@theeastcarolinian.com. Jeremy from page A5 rial at times. "From a directing standpoint, the biggest thrill was to work with a comedic genius like Andy Dick. You just point the camera in his direction and let him do his thing Berke said. The film also features cameos from a handful of top female adult stars including Kendra Jade, Mary Carey, Alexandra Nice and Teri Weigel. Thus far, the response to the film has been limited, as few have actually seen the finished product. In 2004, the film was selected to screen at the Mon- treal Comedy Festival and sold out two shows. The responses following those screenings were overwhelmingly positive and reaffirmed the nation's fasci- nation and love for the porno world's antihero and his new Hegit' project. On March 15, Image Enter- tainment will release the film on DVD. What the 40-minute film lacks in length, the production company has more than made up for by piling bonus features on the disc. The DVD includes a live stand-up comedy performance by Ron Jeremy, as well as an in depth "Inside the Porn Actors Studio" interview with him. The disc also contains the obligatory "Deleted Scenes and Outtakes" section and behind the scenes footage including many revealing shots of Jeremy's many beautiful 'friends So who wants to 'be' Ron Jeremy? The man is a slovenly, hairy, disgusting man who sleeps with beautiful women half his age for a living. Sure, Tom Hanks may have more respect and Jim Carrey may have more money, but nobody has more fun than Ron Jeremy. He's a one-of-a-kind person, the likes of which will probably never be seen again. So if you really want to 'be' Ron Jeremy, you can go ahead and shave that goofy mustache and put those ugly Hawaiian shirts away because tHe closest you can ever come to being the man is bv buying this hysterical DVD. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. Gat SOnFthillg tO Say? Send us your pirate rants! Submit online at www.theeastcarolinian.com, or e-mail editor@theeastcarolinian.com. Programs Con Wednesday, February 2 5:OOpm-S:?Opm " HI Bate I02o Pre-registration is required! Stop by or contact the Academic Enrichment Center to register Srewster 5-10 � yW-Tjb-V) � email www.acadernennchrnent@rnail.ecu.edu Representatives will be available for the r �n i ii yfilSiwSSUfii iBiomechanics � Bioenereetics (PhD) � Brody School of Medicine � Environmental Health (MS) � Exercise Physiology (MA) � Health Education (Masters and the on-line degree) � Nursing Nutrition � Occupational Therapy (OT) � Physical Activity Promotion � Physical Therapy (PT; � Physician's Assistant (PA) � Recreational Therapn (RT) Rehabilitation Studies ir.Kiuare stud Attend sessions to prepare For the application pi recommendation letters, .ind r .is then give advice and share their interviewing skills Get Started. Get Ahead. Live Carolina. University Summer School 2005 v n Page A8 spons@trieeastcarolinlan.com 252.328.6366 TONY ZOPPO Sports Editor BRANDON HUGHES Assistant Sports Editor WEDNESDAY February 16, 2005 This Kobe is the real deal Head swimming coach in his 26th year at ECU BflENT WYNNE SENIOR STAFF WRITER It's not often times you meet someone named Kobe. A guy who is faithful to his family, excited about his work, a wonderful people person and just all-around the type of person you want to surround yourself with. Someone who radiates suc- cess, although the stuff around him speaks volumes - trophies, awards, photographs with celeb- rities. The type of guy that, wait, you didn't think I was talking about that Kobe did you. Oh come on. I'm speaking of Rick Kobe - head coach of one of the most successful programs in the his- tory of ECU athletics. The Pirate men and women's swim teams is where this Kobe's success comes from. And to think all this time you thought I was talking about the Bryant kid. Recently remarried, Rick Kobe has two daughters, Suzanne who is a sophomore at N VU, and Cath- erine who is a sophomore at Rose High. His wife brings three step- daughters into the relationship, Lindsay, Tyler and Holton, who attend Parrot Academy, Rose and Oakley Elementary respectively. Kobe is now firmly set in Greenville, a fixture here for more than 25 years, but the road ! to ECU was all over the place to $ say the least. As a kid, the Pirate leader grew up in Vermont, so swim- ming was something that wasn't very popular throughout the majority of the year. "I started swimming in the summers in Vermont said Kobe. "It's the only time of the year you can swim there, cause it's the S1 CUI SW1BH1W Kobe and the women's team held a No. 1 ranking among the nation's Division I Mid-Major schools for a month this year. only time everything melts Kobe also played basketball, baseball and football in high school, but ultimately his passion would become swimming. "The place we swam at was a lake, which had some lanes in it Kobe said. "We would have our summer meets there. "My mother used to coach in the summertime swimming, so 1 really started to like it and for summer swimming, I got pretty good for being up in Vermont Some of Kobe's old high school coaches then started to send out his name to surrounding universities in regard to some of the sports that Kobe participated in during high school. Swimming, although never part of his high school activities, was on the list, and soon thereafter was picked up by a coach at Fairmont in West Virginia. see KOBE page A10 Men's struggle to win in C-USA continues ROBERT LEONARD STAFF WRITER Sometimes being a journalist U tough. Every time we turn on our television and watch coverage of the war in Iraq, some jour- nalist has to be there wit h his or her camera crew to capture the story. When you cover a sports program that you consider yourself a fan of, like I do, it is sometimes rough. As much as it hurts me to write the follow- ing things because I am a fan, they are all true. The first thing that must be addressed is free throw shooting. It is atrocious. I pointed out the numbers last week in this article and talked about how ugly they were. The Pirates didn't show any signs of improve- ment against Mar- quette when they went 16-of-30 from the line. Corey Rouse was only able to convert four times on 12 attempts. I know when it comes to free throw shooting with this team that 1 seem to always point the finger at Rouse. Rouse is such an aggressive player - he is going to get to the line a lot. This cre- ates more free throw attempts and more criticism from me. I am so glad Rouse plays aggressively, and I am thrilled with the way he has played this season, but 4-of-12 is ridiculous. Once again, we lose a close game thanks to free throw shooting. It's starting to add up and it's starting to get out of hand. "For some reason, as we saw in the Marquette game, this team almost always finds a way to keep a game close, but just cannot win it It was so bad last season as well that at one point a student brought a big sign that simply read, "FINISH The next thing that bugs me is this team really does not know how to win. Looking at the numbers from this past Saturday without knowing the final score, I would say ECU would have won the game. They out shot their opponent (ECU 43 percent, Marquette 41 percent). They out rebounded their opponent (ECU 41 Mar- quette 40). Three point percentage, once again in ECU'S favor (31 percent to 30 per- cent). ECU also made more trips to the free throw line than Marquette (30 to 27). I really feel that when you out shoot your opponent, out rebound your oppo- nent and you get to the line more than your opponent does, you should win that game. It really boggled my mind looking at the game stats knowing we lost this game. This team just cannot win a close game. 1 really cannot figure out why - there is just something miss- ing. I have said in so many articles we need to do this better or that better, but now I really cannot point out what we are missing, other than free throw shooting. We have the Conference USA's leading rebounder in Rouse. He also is one of the few players in the country who averages a double double. We have a go-to guy who can hit shots and create off the dribble in Mike Cook. We have two of the best defenders in the conference in Moussa and JaPhet. We have a pure shooter like Josh King. The thing we do not have is wins. Winning does miracles for a team. After ECU beat Charlotte for its second win a row, Bill Herrion told the Pirate Sports Network how great practices had been after see FCP page aw japhet McNeil lies on the court after ECU'S heartbreaking loss to Marquette. Waskiewicz Diet Diary: Part III Four pounds in three weeks isn't too bad DAVID WASKIEWICZ SENIOR WRITER My legs were aching the whole week, in part due to my workouts I have been getting at the student recreation center and also in part due to the running I do in my spare time. Either way, I knew there were not going to be too many things I could do head- ing into the final day with my personal trainer, Leslie Warren. To top off the pain in my legs, I managed to catch a slight cold. It was the same cold that the whole ECU campus seemed to catch within the last two weeks. My chest was a little congested and my nose was running, but I felt I was still able to do maybe a slight workout. I made my way into the locker room to change my clothes when I realized something was going to be a slight problem. Maybe it was because 1 was a little tired from the night before, or maybe it was the non-drowsy Sudafed that I was on that made me do it, but I forgot to bring a change of shoes to the SRC. I was in brown casual shoes, which were heavier than my sneakers. Seeing no other alternative, I decided to wear my white t-shirt, black shorts, and brown casual shoes. I made my way to the juice bar, looking probably like the tackiest person at the SRC. Within min- utes, Warren met me and we began our workout. She had planned for me to run a mile on the track upstairs, but I was in no condition to do any running with the shoes that I had on, so she had to alter the workout a bit. ' The first thing we did was jump on one of the stationary bikes on the second floor of the building. I started pedaling, instantly feeling my weary legs beginning to resist. Ten minutes is what I had in store for me. Ten minutes of pedaling with my personal trainer at my side encouraging me to keep going. To be honest, I did not think I would last the entire 10 minutes, but after the first eight, I was able to push it to the end. Next was weight lifting time. Warren took me downstairs to the weight area and gave me dumbbells to curl. I was very: acquainted to curling dumbbells in the past, so I was comfortable with this part of the workout. The only difference in curling this time was it was at a much slower pace. I was not accustomed to curling at a slower pace and it was something the soreness in my arms would not let me forget for a couple days to come. The rest of the hour was spent lifting light weights for my back. I think every day I had Warren as a personal trainer, she managed to work in at least one back activity. I really didn't mind back exer- cises but before personal training I did not do them too often. The final part of my workout was the cool down. On this day, Warren had selected the stair- stepper machines. By now, I was fully feeling the effects of my . cold, but I wanted to hang in there to see how much I could do. The stair-stepper is another machine at the SRC that I really was not familiar with. Warren set the time for 10 minutes as I stepped on the machine. After the first minute went by I knew right then, those; ten minutes were just not going see DIARIES page A10 Lady Pirates sweep opponents in weekend road tournament ECU Softball stays undefeated thus far DAVID WASKIEWICZ SENIOR WRITER The ECU Softball team was trying to maintain their per- fect record as they headed into Atlanta last weekend to take part in the Georgia State Invi- tational. The Lady Pirates were just coming off a season open- ing, which included two wins against in-state rival Campbell, and were looking to extend their win streak to six games. Play opened last Saturday with the Lady Pirates' first oppo- nent, Tennessee Tech. ECU senior Mandi Nichols put the first points on the board for the Lady Pirates with a solo shot in the top of the second inning, putting the team up 1-0. ECU went on to score three more runs as they went on to win their third straight game of the season. ECU'S sophomore pitcher had an outstanding game, striking out IS in her team's 4-0 shutout. The Lady Pirates came out swinging in their second game "I the day against Charleston Southern scoring 10 runs. Junior Allison Monce hit two home runs as ECU extended their winning streak with a 10-2 victory. ECU was looking to keep their momentum heading into the second day of play when they faced Georgia State. The score stayed tied at 2-2 until the Lady Pirates were able to score three more runs in the sixth inning to stay on top for the 5-2 win. With the win, ECU was able to advance to the championship game where they faced Georgia State once again. The championship game was a pitching-duel in which ECU junior pitcher Stephanie Hayes came out on top. Hayes gave up only two hits and struck out five as the Lady Pirates rolled on to a 1-0 championship win. The win kept the Lady Pirates undefeated with a 6-0 record this season. Due to her performance in the Georgia State Invitational, llarrell was named Confer- ence USA pitcher of the week, llarrell struck out 19 batters in 19.1 innings and posted a 2-0 record. Overall this year, llarrell is 3-0 with 34 strikeouts and a perfect 0.00 ERA. This weekend ECU returns home to host the Pirate Classic. Teams that are taking part in the Classic include Rad- ford, Towson, Fordham and Ohio. Play begins Friday at 2 p.m. against Radford. This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian. com. The ECU women have started the 2005 season 6-0 � � - - - 1 & COMICS Page A9 WEDNESDAY February 16, 2005 e aching the art due to my �en getting at :ion center and i the running I ne. Either way, not going to be could do head- day with my .eslie Warren, aininmylegs; l a slight cold, cold that the us seemed to ist two weeks, ttle congested running, but 1 to do maybe a CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Thursday at 4 p.m. for the TUESDAY edition Friday at 4 p.m. for the WEDNESDAY edition Monday at 4 p.m. for the THURSDAY edition Ad must be received in person. We are located on the second floor of the Old Cafeteria Complex CLASSIFIED AD RATES Students (wvalld I.DJ-UP to 25 words$2 Non-students-UP to 25 words$4 Each word over 25, add5c For bold or all caps, add (per);$1 All ads must be pre-paid. No refunds given. FOR RENT 2 Bedroom Duplex. Close to Campus. Large kitchen, hardwood floors. Washer & Dryer hookups. Pets allowed. $550 a month. Please call 355-1731 or 531-7489 Now accepting applications for summer and fall semesters at the following locations: Captain's Quarters, Sycamore Hill, and University Terrace. Call Hearthside Rentals at 355-2112. Walk to Campus and Downtown. 2 Bedroom Duplex available. Newly renovated, refinished floors, new kitchen appliances. Very nice. Ill Holly St. CalfAdagn 412-8973 $425 Total Rentl 2 Bed2BA Apartment. Need 2 subleasers ASAP. $435mo. includes utilities, internet, and cable. On bus route less than 5 minutes from campus. 252-706- 0014 or ecnamber@email. unc.edu 3, 4, and 5 Bedroorfl houses $750 to $1,000 permo. 1 Bedroom apartments $350 to $375 includes utilities. Call Frank s (252) 917- 9374. npu; Capl Bedroom Apt. at Captain's Quarters Starting at $375. Includes cable, water, and sewer. Now accepting applications for summer and fall semesters. Hearthside Rentals, 355- 2112. i Pinebrook Apt. 758-4015 1&2 BR apts, dishwasher, GD, central air & heat, pool, ECU bus line, 6, 9 or 12 month leases. Pets allowed. High speed internet available. Rent includes water, sewer, & cable. Rent Special through 331 05 for 2 BRs - $99 fst month rent with 12 month lease. Tired of the "Suite Life"? 2 Bedroom 1 & 2 Bath Apt. available 1 12 Blocks from ECU flexible lease terms. Pet with Deposit. For more information contact University Park @ 752-8900. Ask about our Specials! 3 Bedroom House for rent one block from ECU. 804 Johnston Street (next to 4th St.) Everything is new; new central air, new kitchen, new appliances, new bathrooms, new washer dryer, new dishwasher etc. Super nice. $950 Call 341-8331. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, walking distance to campus, WD conn pets ok no weight limit, free water and sewer. Call today for security deposit special -758-1921. Houses for rent. Near ECU 3 to 4 Bedrooms. Available May, June, July, or Aug. Call 756-3947 no ans. leave message. ROOMMATE WANTED Roommate needed for Wildwood Apt. 15. 3BR 1 12 bath share 13 utilities and cable, rent is 245 monthly call Brad 252- 343-3874 or Brian 252- 412-7490 1 needed for great apartment on 5th Street across from Jenkins. $340month. Half of utilitiescable. Spacious, fully furnished, cable internet, hardwood floors, 2br1bath. Edward: (919) 815-0002. SERVICES Spring Break 2005- Travel with STS, America's 1 Student Tour Operator to Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas and Florida. Now hiring on-campus reps. Call for group discounts. I n to r m a t i o n Reservations 1-800- 648-4849 or www. ststravel.com. HELP WANTED Tiara Too Jewelry Colonial Mall Part-Time Retail Sales Associate Day and Night Hours In Greenville Year Round Apply in Person Bartending! $250day potential. No experience necessary. Training provided. (800) 965-6520 ext. 202. Fun in the Sun! Lifeguards wanted in North Myrtle Beach, "Will train, no experience. Apply www. nsbslifeguards.com Hey Graduates! Hot 103.7 and Eagle 94 is looking for account executives to market advertising in Greenville and surrounding areas. Great benefits, unlimited income. Call Tori Gray at 252-672-5900 Ext. 203 to set up interview. Food Delivery Drivers wanted for Restaurant Runners Part time positions 100 to 200 per week. Some lunch time (11a-2p) M-F and weekend availability required. 2-way radios allow you to be anywhere in Greenville when not on a delivery. Reliable transportation a must. Call 756-5527 between 2-5 only. Sorry no dorm students and Greenville Residents only. OTHER 1 Spring Break Vacations! Cancun, famaica, Acapulco, Bahamas, & Florida. Best Parties, Best Hotels, Best Prices! Group Discounts, Organizers Travel Free! Space is limited! Book now and save! 1- 800-234-7007 www. endlesssummertours.com Spring Break 2005 Only 6 weeks left Lowest Prices Biggest Parties Earn 2 Free Trips Exclusive with Sun Splash Tours www. sunsplashtours.com 1-800- 426-7710 ' AREY8W N HAVEN'T TOID www.shareyourtife og 1-a00-355-SHAB� J Failed, failed, failed. And then PERSISTENCE Pass It On. THE FOUNDATION " A BETTER LIFE www.forbetterlife.org Crossword ACROSS 1 Demonstrate 5 Smile expansively 9 "The Medium" or "The Bat" 14 Vegas game 15 Gymnast Korbut 16 Heroism 17 Absorbed by 18 Legal claim 19 Follow 20 Exchanged 22 Bull's-eyes 24 Liquid sample 25 Breakfast grains 28 Kitchen gizmo 29 Tell secrets 34 Paradigm 37 Authorized 39 Peruse 40 Man from Manchuria 41 Yao of the NBA 42 Gaiety 44 Old-style poetry 45 Francis or Dahl 46 Dazzling success 48 Discomposes 50 End of command? 53 Titular 57 Suffer from deprivation 59 Watchful 60 Feathery accessories 63 Per(for each day) 64 Danger 65 Reverse an action 66 Hosiery shade 67 Fidgety 68 Earth orbiter 69 Dissenting votes DOWN 1 Comic routines 2 Painter Matisse 3 At hand 4 Lumber 5 More daring 6 Actor Wallach 7 Mature 8 Kind of ray 9 Supervised 10 Sharp spasm 12341I56781'10111213 1415 1718 20r L23 24�2627�iiiH 28�30313233 3435363,38 391II 4243� 45�47 4849� 505152 53545556�58 59160616?63 646566 676869 VHMRUKIB as prWWV � 2005 Tribune Media Services, Inc. All rights reserved. 021605 11 Otherwise 12 Disorderly retreat 13 War god 21 Environmental sci. 23 Illinois city near St. Louis 26 'Touched by an Angel" star 27 Some weasels 28 Core group 30 Entice 31 Small combo 32 Give temporarily 33 Advantage 34 " la Douce" 35 Ruminant of the woods 36 Actor Holliman 38 Temporary fix 40 Single-celled organism 43 Senselessly 44 River of NYC 47 Practice session 49 Photo collection Solutions sAVNN0oIAIASJNV nH030(1Nn11H3d lAl31aSVOa3dVAAV 3AdVI1"IVN1IAION d33S3HSv aV 1V1033N31dV 3a0d31N3IAI1dd3IAI 9N1LAJ�NV1Sv�aV3d a3y3AA0dIAI3Iv3a1 33i1V1I3HOo SIV3d3oldIS S13eHVIa3ClVti1 3nSN3N31101N1 d01VAV9lOoN3X VH3dowV3sAA0Hs PWlfWW Sottiftlett- mnrvl mm mwmm Yetf8 Y&�nctes�r TONfit MAMMNMh m nwf b fiwuer. PAUL BY BILLY 0 KEEFE mw.Htt.uv.coM 50 Writer Jong 51 so often 52 Story-telling uncle 53 California valley 54 "The Virginian" writer Wister 55 Trade center 56 Eye part 58 Middle Eastern gulf 61 Lennon's love 62 Bother 2 Dudes By Aaron Warner ICMTTBRIEVEWE HAWTOEB�7BF foc cussts fern lZl. CVKTV YEAR IV UNPSRSIMIP IF n WAS AIEW , OASStS, �UT AFTCR TO EIGHTH B AEHK0U.M6INflrES�HAA B ,�1 t7V0U'f TMHKTHEV'P KNOWKWWti. i PAGEA10 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � SPORTS 2-16-05 FCP from page A8 the Charlotte game and how high spirits were because of the win. For some reason, as we saw in the Marquette game, this team almost always finds a way to keep a game close, but just cannot win it. It was so bad last season as well that at one point, a student brought a big sign that simply read "FINISH So looking ahead with only two conference wins, ECU really controls its own destiny. The NIT requires a .500 record to qualify, so that's not a possibility. The only way this team would get into the NCAA tournament is to win the C-USA tournament, if they even get there. If the season were to end now, ECU would not be in that tournament. Tonight, the team is in Alabama for a game with UAB. As a fan, I think we can pull it out. As a journalist, I think UAB will run the floor with us. But after that, my two personalities finally agree. At USF, then here with Southern Miss and Hous- ton before closing the season at Tulane. How important are those games? If we do not win two of them, both the fan and journal- ist sides of me will be upset. 1 do not get to watch them play in the tournament, and I do not get to write about them playing in the tournament. The writer can be contacted at sporti@theeastcarolinian.com. Diaries from page A8 to happen that day. I was having a little difficulty breathing through my nose, and it felt as if someone had tied a 10-pound weight to each of my shoes. At the five-minute mark, 1 had to stop. I just could not go on anymore. To my surprise, Warren was letting me know how good I did, instead of letting me know how bad I might have done for not finishing the machine. A few minutes went by and we headed back upstairs for another weigh-in. I took off my shoes and stepped on the scale, 267 it read. In my three weeks with Warren, I managed to take off four pounds. Warren and I departed ways that day. The following week, I was to have a new personal trainer. I am kind of excited to see what kind of trainer he or she will be. I have come to the conclusion that Warren was just as much of a trainer as she was a motivational speaker. She made me feel as if there was no wrong as long as 1 gave effort. I left the SRC that day just wondering if my next trainer is going to be the same way. On the other hand, I could always have a trainer that pushed me to my limit and believed there was no room for failure. I figured only time would tell, as I headed out of the SRC hurt but not broken. This writer can be contacted at spons@theeastcarolinian.com. FJrewtee Up: Landacaptnt �Wi water retaining pUirti helps protect rour homt tram ariMflra. FM other umM tip at Firwi�.on. � � m M SPRING BREAK BAHAMAS CRUISE $279! 5 Days. Meals. Parlies. Taxes Parly With Real World Celebrities' Cancun $459 Jamaica $499, Florida $159 Ethics Award Winning Company1 www.SpnngBreakTrQwel.com 1 800-678-6 3 86 Kobe from page A8 "He was starting a team, and it was his second year of recruit- ing, so he figured that I was a pretty good athlete even though I didn't have a big background in swimming Kobe said. Kobe swam four years at Fairmont, and during his senior year was named team captain before moving on to graduate school at one of ECU's biggest rivalries at West Virginia University. He earned a degree in health and physical educa- tion from Fairmont in 1976 and went on to get his master's from WVU in the same field in 1978. During his time there, he was named as a graduate assis- tant coach, where he coached the Mountaineers for two years, and received one of swimming's highest honors in the prestigious Master's Coach Award presented by the Collegiate Swimming Coaches of America. In 1978, Kobe began coach- ing in the Raleigh Swimmer's Association, and in 1980 he finally came to ECU where he served as an assistant under Ray Scharf. On March IS, 1982, Kobe was named ECU head swimming coach. "When I took this program over, it had a rich history of swimming Kobe said. "It's not like when I took over, it just got really good. We weren't certainly at a level we wanted to be at, we were in one of those declining periods, but it didn't take long to get it back up Most people's definition of get it back up is modest success. Here's Kobe's - the winningest coach in Pirate history, a .721 win percentage, eight conference championships, coach of the year in Conference USA for the 2002-2003 season, 199 varsity records, 23 NCAA qualifiers, four NCAA All-Americans, one Olym- pic participant, 135 individual conference champions, 64 All- conference performers, and my keyboard just broke. The man is a machine when it comes to producing results, and it all starts with recruiting, something Kobe is very passion- ate about. "Work ethic, it's all about work ethic Kobe said. "You need to go home, not just me, my staff too, go home, three or four nights a week, and make phone calls from 8 - 9:30 p.m. or 8 - 10 p.m. "You gotta love making them, you gotta love talking to these kids on the phone. You gotta bring them in for a visit, and once you bring them in, it's in the hands of the athletes. "This program sells itself, kids can look at it and see, how you swim, how fast you are. Swimming is all about times, usually they find places where they can fit. We try to find kids that are faster every year, so we can increase the talent level here. ECU is an easy place to recruit to, it's a great school with a beautiful campus Kobe isn't always business though. He has been an avid racquetball player for many years, and he just recently took up tennis. And of course, he likes golf, whenever he gets time to play. As far as the laid back side of coaching goes, he takes his teams on yearly bonding trips, which include kayaking and the beach among other things. The parents support Kobe's every move as well, as everywhere the team goes, whether it's for business or pleasure, a family will bring the team in, all 60 of them, and cook dinner for the whole crew. So while Kobe understands how to be successful in the pool, he appreciates at the same time the time the team gets to spend together because they may other- wise never get that time because of such a busy pool schedule. Someone who understands the ways of coaching so intri- cately, probably had a burning desire since a very young age to coach right? "I was a senior in college, and I had no clue what I wanted to do Kobe said. "I was sitting outside with a bunch of my teammates before practice and my coach ran by with the track coach and a couple of his friends and I said 'You know what, he looks like he's happy, and likes what he's doing Right then I said 'You know what, maybe 1 wanna do that and it just happened right there Wow, right there? You know, if we all could decide our senior year in college what we wanted to do and be as successful as Kobe has been, then the world would be a better place. We all know that's unrealistic, and that's why Kobe is one of a kind, because he decides he wants to do something, and whole heartedly pursues it until he gets the results he wants. Something tells me he's not done yet either. This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian.com. Unlimited CALL ME Minutes Unlimited Incoming Text Messages �l per mont Ask about our Nights & Weekend Parting at 7 p.m. and Picture Messagin TUSC.C0M B88-BUY-USCC US. Cellular We connect with you: IUMM CAU. ME Mkartas are not deducted tai partaged mln artf are cnty avatar In Ire lecal caina.� � �W�r minutes are avalable � ��W�dore�Jjigp�apjlWlse��� jUfcaaatennlnetete � f-P .
local, filename 59304.0001 23388798 image/tiff 6.0 PRONOM PUID: fmt/10 little endian uncompressed MD5 c40418a1536ac88cbe20fa0fa6db949a ecu:digital_collections 3758 6217 Grayscale BlackIsZero 36 mm 24 mm 20150716 object plane in. 300 1 300 1 8 integer 1 internal local, filename 59304.0002 23533884 image/tiff 6.0 PRONOM PUID: fmt/10 little endian uncompressed MD5 502d2d2ade18dbcbf047d07c4704a29c ecu:digital_collections 3785 6211 Grayscale BlackIsZero 36 mm 24 mm 20150716 object plane in. 300 1 300 1 8 integer 1 internal local, filename 59304.0003 23533924 image/tiff 6.0 PRONOM PUID: fmt/10 little endian uncompressed MD5 0c7fdc410faec140576a9f7220bff704 ecu:digital_collections 3785 6211 Grayscale BlackIsZero 36 mm 24 mm 20150716 object plane in. 300 1 300 1 8 integer 1 internal local, filename 59304.0004 23571774 image/tiff 6.0 PRONOM PUID: fmt/10 little endian uncompressed MD5 d4be363481c4d4e9a6e9b52cc91a3467 ecu:digital_collections 3785 6221 Grayscale BlackIsZero 36 mm 24 mm 20150716 object plane in. 300 1 300 1 8 integer 1 internal local, filename 59304.0005 23571814 image/tiff 6.0 PRONOM PUID: fmt/10 little endian uncompressed MD5 ba5d6ec647619adff3368fd0a2d3dce8 ecu:digital_collections 3785 6221 Grayscale BlackIsZero 36 mm 24 mm 20150716 object plane in. 300 1 300 1 8 integer 1 internal local, filename 59304.0006 23615618 image/tiff 6.0 PRONOM PUID: fmt/10 little endian uncompressed MD5 b8e4456d6853c9c4fa0e8655500fe98a ecu:digital_collections 3789 6226 Grayscale BlackIsZero 36 mm 24 mm 20150716 object plane in. 300 1 300 1 8 integer 1 internal local, filename 59304.0007 23615658 image/tiff 6.0 PRONOM PUID: fmt/10 little endian uncompressed MD5 a390a6760fd8a8029c08a5c864e5f2a4 ecu:digital_collections 3789 6226 Grayscale BlackIsZero 36 mm 24 mm 20150716 object plane in. 300 1 300 1 8 integer 1 internal local, filename 59304.0008 23580114 image/tiff 6.0 PRONOM PUID: fmt/10 little endian uncompressed MD5 65d63cf8d46a44a4cbc9f6c6bc27745c ecu:digital_collections 3790 6215 Grayscale BlackIsZero 36 mm 24 mm 20150716 object plane in. 300 1 300 1 8 integer 1 internal local, filename 59304.0009 23580154 image/tiff 6.0 PRONOM PUID: fmt/10 little endian uncompressed MD5 bbeb60c9395e38c02b5d277e3fe2791f ecu:digital_collections 3790 6215 Grayscale BlackIsZero 36 mm 24 mm 20150716 object plane in. 300 1 300 1 8 integer 1 internal local, filename 59304.00010 23618054 image/tiff 6.0 PRONOM PUID: fmt/10 little endian uncompressed MD5 45a588cc291bddf6886f41796ff264b8 ecu:digital_collections 3790 6225 Grayscale BlackIsZero 36 mm 24 mm 20150716 object plane in. 300 1 300 1 8 integer 1 internal