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3-1-05 www.theeastcarolinian.com THE EAST CAROLINIAN Volume 80 Number 61 WEDNESDAY ' March 2, 2005 New medical building under construction The design for the new building includes a health sciences library and an eatery for students, faculty and staff from the schools of nursing and allied health. The project is projected to be completed in May 2005. A topping out ceremony is being held March 31 to celebrate the building's progress. Structure will house Allied Health and Nursing schools MICHAEL HARRINGTON SENIOR WRITER A new building to house the school of allied health sciences and the school of nursing is under construction in the medi- cal school community near Pitt Memorial Hospital. The building will allow stu- dents from these majors to study in a modern facility with easy access to the medical com- munity. The site is located off Highway 43, which turns into Fifth Street, making ECU'S main campus a quick drive down the road. "I think the students will be the winners they are going to have the latest technology said Steve Thomas, dean of the school of allied health. Thomas said the modern amenities of the building will teach the students how to work in a health care setting that increas- ingly relies on technology. The building will also feature a health sciences library and an eatery. The school of allied health is currently located in the Belk building, next to the intramural fields and the school of nursing is located in the Rivers building on east campus. ECU is split into the divi- sion of health sciences, which is comprised of the medical-related schools on campus and the divi- sion of academic affairs which houses all the other schools. The move would allow the entire division of health sciences to unite in one common area of ECU. The new location would also be beneficial to the students because of its close proximity to a major medical facility. The total cost of the build- ing project is $6.8 million with financing coming from bond revenue. Completion is sched- uled for spring 2006. "We'd like to have classes up and running after spring break Thomas said. A link on the school of allied health's Web site will take you to a live camera trained on the con- struction site to view the progress. Once the school of allied health has made the move to the new building, the Belk building will be renovated to provide room for the school of human health and performance. Space is something that is needed for the school of allied health, which currently over- flows into six trailer units out- side the Belk building. Small rooms are divided into cubicles to provide office space for professors, with only a small barrier in between areas, creat- ing a lack of privacy for the pro- fessors and their students who come to visit. The bathrooms are tiny and inaccessible to handi- capped individuals and a few of the classrooms are also used as storage space, creating a cramped learning environment. Gia Covington, earning a master's degree in occupational therapy, said the move will be helpful. "We need a lot more space there's just not enough room for everyone said Covington. Dustin Daugherty, earning a master's degree in occupational therapy, said the new location might help with scheduling issues. "If we have more room, we might be able to get more of our classes done in a shorter time said Daugherty. This writer can be contacted at new5@theeastcarolinian.com. Faith in White House an issue for America Topic draws varying opinions from nation CHRIS ADAMS STAFF WRITER Christians throughout Amer- ica have shown support for Presi- dent Bush and his stances toward certain issues. His principles, however, have brought some resentment among others. President Bush has brought his personal faith and religious convictions into practice in the White House, making Christian principles a factor upon which he bases some decisions. The three most controversial principles that President Bush is addressing are the sanctity of human life, the sanctity of marriage and public acknowledgement of God. The sanctity of human life continues to be a volatile topic in this country as Bush seeks to ban abortion practices. The Rev. Rob Schenek of Faith and Action, a Christian organization located in Wash- ington D.C gave his insight into the dilemma of abortion. "The very word sanctity origi- nates in the Latin language in the form of sanctus, which means that something is holy or has spiritual value said Schenek. "Life as we view it has a spe- cial quality originating with God. Therefore, every human life has inherent value regardless of their ability to contribute to the world. Bush is working hard for public policy and laws that recognize the unique place human life has in the world Dispute over the issue of abortion is the result of different opinions of when life begins. The position that many Chris- tians take is the idea that a fetus is human during any stage of development due to their beliefs about the creation of life. "Human life is created in the image of God Schenek said. "Therefore, we should not treat human life as expendable Other U.S. citizens do not share this viewpoint including Scott Cayton, president of the ECU College Libertarians. "A fetus of up to several months old has not and will never live on its own outside of the womb without massive amounts of advanced scientific care said Cayton. "A fetus cannot have rights if it has never had its own life. I call for all abortions to be completely legal and unregulated by the gov- ernment up to the point that the fetus has a reasonable chance of living outside the womb The sanctity of marriage is similarly an explosive topic to discuss in America. Bush seeks to amend the Constitution to dictate that marriage is a practice available only for heterosexuals. "Marriage is the building block of human culture Schenek said. "The complimentary aspects between males and females are of incalculable value. The best place for child development is in a two-spouse, heterosexual, monogamous relationship Keller Stem, campus minister for Campus Christian Fellowship of ECU, agrees with Schenek. "God intended the unity relationship of marriage to be between a man and a woman said Stem. "It's about time that we have a president who is willing to take a stand on this type of issue rather than straddle the fence and make everybody happy The issue of same-sex mar- riages is not the only objection to President Bush's position. "The Libertarian position on this argument is that the federal government should not be issu- ing marriage licenses to anyone Cayton said. He said the idea that anyone, gay or straight, can only be legiti- mately married by the govern- ment is so completely absurd that words cannot describe it. Matthew Griffin, executive of media for Bi-Sexual Gay Lesbian Against Defamation organization of ECU, disagrees with Bush's stance toward the issue. Griffin said denying homo- sexuals the right to marry is denying them the right to be human and does not represent what America stands for. "It is unconstitutional because the Constitution was not set to deny people any rights said Griffin. "I think it is wrong to base the country's laws on biblical standards because not everyone A protestor holds a sign during Bush's recent visit to Raleigh. is a Christian The public acknowledgment of God has been an issue under heavy debate for several decades in America. People feel the rec- ognition of God is important because it demands higher moral absolutes. "This idea reflects our understanding that we are accountable to higher moral and ethical standards than ourselves Schenek said. "Governments are account- see FAITH page A3 Majors fair, assessment seminars being held Events scheduled to help students LAUREN DONOVAN STAFF WRITER The ECU Academic Enrichment Center has deemed March as Majors Month and is offering several ways to help students choose the major that best suits them. One of the events is an assess- ment seminar, in which students can sign up for one of the six scheduled times to be held in Joyner Library. The seminars are Scheduled from 3 - 4 p.m. and are based on a new concept. "We wanted to meet stu- dents' needs in a more up to date way said Karen Floyd, assistant director of the academic enrich- ment center. "We want it to feel more per- sonal so they can leave knowing they have learned something about themselves The seminars are restricted to 21 students, the number of accessible computers. Students will conduct a self-directed search tool where they will enter personal information including likes, abilities, values and many more. After filling out the information, the pro- gram will give each student a personalized three-letter code, which will then correlate with possible majors that match their interests. In addition to the seminars, the academic enrichment center is holding a Majors Fair March 2, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Bate building. The Majors Fair is similar to a career fair. The theme of the event is "Mapping Out Your Future, Find the Right Major for You More than 30 ECU schools, departments and col- leges will have booths set up at the fair that covers the majority of majors offered at ECU. The fair is free for all students and anyone is welcome to go and speak to students who are already in certain majors, along with advisers who are knowledgeable. "We will also be doing some thematic ideas which will be incorporated with the fair. Trea- sure maps, mapping out your future is one of the potential ideas Floyd said. Figuring out what major is right and sticking to that choice can be very difficult for students. The academic enrichment center has been active for approximately one year and has worked to assist students. In past years, various workshops have been offered and advisers are always available for assistance in deciding a major. "We want to help students break down the catalog and figure out how to make them- selves marketable. We want to make sure students have enough information about ECU'S 102 possible majors to make strong, supported decisions Floyd said. Arty Haraway, sophomore undecided major, has trouble with the process. "It is definitely hard because you think you know what you want to do, but then you take a few'classes and it turns out that was the wrong choice for you said Haraway. Whitney McCoy, sophomore undecided major, liked the idea of the events. "I plan on attending the majors fair. I think it would be interesting to talk to other students who have taken the classes required for that major. They could be really helpful said McCoy. The academic enrichment center is ready and willing to help each and every student. "Even after these events, students are welcome to come in and take the computer pro- file and speak to us about their problems deciding on a major. Our door is open to all ECU students Floyd said. This writer can be contacted at news�theeastcarolinian. com. ABC inspects businesses making sure they don't offer alcohol to underaged patrons. ABC combats underage drinking Cleaner downtown reduces problem EDEN SPENCER STAFF WRITER In conjunction with Alco- hol Law Enforcement and local police, the ABC law enforcement division is doing its part to keep students safe by enforcing under- age drinking laws. Allen Barrow, chief of ABC in Greenville, said their main focus is regulating and inspecting busi- nesses that sell alcohol. "We do routine checking around ABC stores and businesses We use minors to test to see if businesses or restaurants will sell them alcohol illegally said Barrow. Barrow said routine checks are not everyday occurrences because there are only two ABC law enforcement officers for all of Pitt County. Barrow said since the revital- ization of the downtown area, not only have businesses cleaned up but there's an older crowd attending them. "Five years ago, it was primar- ily underage drinkers downtown because the bars were rundown and some of the nastiest in the state Barrow said. Although the downtown area has cleaned up, Barrow said the number of tickets per year stays consistently between 300 and 400 even though the problem itself is getting more attention. Barrow said binge drinking has increased over the last few years due to certain social venues and business promotions giving people misconceptions of how alcohol should be used. "The intent of drinking a beer shouldn't be to get drunk or wasted, it should be to just enjoy it Barrow said. ABC takes note of businesses that promote large containers of alcoholic beverages, in connec- tion with the number of people who leave these businesses an�T get injured due to their alcohol consumption. "Many people don't like to cooperate with these investiga- tions, but we are really just doing it to protect everyone Barrow said. During ECU'S football season, Barrow said many tickets are written due to illegal consump- tion of liquor drinks. Liquor can only be consumed at a dwelling or at a business that has an ABC permit. Barrow said a myth among students is that it is not unlawful to hold an aleoholic beverage for a friend. "We hear it all the time, but it is unlawful to possess any alco- holic beverage if you are under 21 whether it is possession, in your bloodstream or in a cup Barrow said. Barrow said many students do not realize the severity of using a fictitious identification card. In North Carolina, possessing fraudulent identification can be punishable by up to 120 days in jail or by one year without a license. "False identification can be an altered identification card or someone else's identification card Barrow said. Some students feel the ABC see ABC page A3 INSIDE News: A2 Classifieds: A9 I Opinion: A4 I Scene: A5 I Sports: A7 Page A2 news@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328. 6366 NICK HENNE News Editor KRISTIN DAY Assistant News Editor WEDESDAY March 2, 2005 Campus News Correction: Carrol Varner, former director of Joyner Library resigned from his position. He was not terminated as it stated in the article entitled "Bomb threat shakes Joyner Library" in Tuesday's issue. Majors fair ECU's Academic Enrichment Center is hosting a Majors Fair March 2 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on the first floor of Bate Building. Come find out which major is best for you Navajo author speaks at Brody Dr. Lori Alvord, a surgeon and author, will present "Walking in Beauty, Living in Balance - A Navajo Philosophy of Healing" at the Brody School of Medicine March 2 at 12.30 p.m. in 2W40 Brody. Alvord is a member of the Navajo tribe and will discuss how she incorporates ceremonies and balance into her surgical practice as a way of creating healing environments. The event is open to the public. For more information, call Dr. Virginia D. Hardy at 744,2500. ACSS workshop Adult and Commuter Student 6ervices and Janie Sowers, clinical director of child development and family relations, will present a series of workshops designed to help students ke,ep a healthy relationship with their significant other while balancing school, work and a family. The second workshop is March 4 in 212 Mendenhall from noon - 1:30 p.m. These workshops will cover fcpics including money, roles in a relationship, sex, children, fun and relaxation. For more information, please call 328-6881. Speaker Bev Smith Bev Smith, African American award-winning investigative journalist and talk show host will speak at ECU'S Murphy Center March 4 at 5 p.m. Smith is the former host of Black Entertainment Television's talk show "Our Voices Her radio and television career has spanned two decades, and she is the first African American consumer affairs reporter. This event is free and open to the public. Please contact Tonya Jacobs at Ledonia Wright Cultural Center at 328-6495 for more information. Old Time Music Concert The ECU Folk and Country Dancers and Folk Arts Society of Greenville will present a program of traditional bluegrass, western swing, gospel, old-time duets and fiddle breakdowns with the Hometown Boys reunion Saturday, March 5 at 8 p.m in the Willis Building. The Hometown Boys are an all-acoustic string band who originally formed 25 years ago in Greenville. Their music includes tunes from the bygone days accompanied by an ever- changing array of stringed instruments and outstanding vocal harmonies. Cost of admission is $3 for students, $5 for FASG members and $8 for the general public. For more information, call Mike Hamer at 830-0349 Social Work Fundraiser Students with the social work department are hosting a fundraiser on behalf of the Little Willie Center, which is located on Martin Luther King Drive. They will be holding a raffle the week of March 7 and plan to have a table set up in Wright Race and Mendenhall March 7 and March 9. Raffle prizes include a $100 Food Lion gift certificate, $75 cash and a $50 gas card. Their goal is to raise $1500. For more information, please call Yolanda Burwell at 328-4201. Want your event printed in TEC? Please send your announcements with date, time, location and contact Information to assistan tnewseditor@theeastcarolinian com. News Briefs Local Police say UNC student's beating a hate crime CHAPEL HILL NC - Police say an attack on a gay student who was beaten by a gang of six or seven men was a hate crime, but no witnesses have come forward to help investigators. The victim suffered broken bones but wasn't hospitalized, police said. His attackers, described as six or seven white males around the age of 20, have not been identified. Police still have few details about the attack other than what the 21- year-old student at UNC-Chapel Hill could recall. The student was walking alone around 2 a.m. Friday near the intersection of Franklin and Columbia streets when he was taunted by the group of young men. They made derogatory comments about the victim's sexual orientation before assaulting him, said police spokeswoman Jane Cousins. Although the victim was walking along a popular stretch of roadway, no witnesses have come forward, Cousins said. "We don't have a lot to go on she said. "Anyone who might have seen anything, we'd like them to call Police categorized the incident as a hate crime because of the attackers' comments, Cousins said. "It came as an absolute, total surprise said David Ruskey, a UNC senior and member of the executive board of the university's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Straight Alliance. Duke researchers seek system to help marine mammals BEAUFORT, NC - As scientists puzzle over why dozens of whales beached themselves here in January, Duke University researchers are working on a system to help the military steer clear of marine mammals along the East Coast. The research comes as authorities investigate whether the Navy's use of sonar has caused beachings elsewhere. Sonar technology bounces sound waves off underwater objects to define the underwater landscape, and is used by Navy vessels to detect threats and navigate. But those sound waves also are suspected of causing problems for whales, perhaps damaging their hearing or causing them to rise to the surface too quickly and get the bends. More than 30 whales died during the mysterious mass beaching along the Outer Banks. It isn't clear why, though officials have said the circumstances of the incident lead them to doubt the Navy had anything to do with it. The Duke team's research is aimed at predicting where and when whales, dolphins and other animals swim off U.S. shores. The information could be used by the Navy to keep away from the animals during all kinds of potentially harmful operations - protecting the animals from collisions with ships, polluting discharges and explosives. National Supreme Court strikes down death penalty for juveniles WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the Constitution forbids the execution of killers who were under 18 when they committed their crimes, ending a practice used in 19 states. The 5-4 decision throws out the death sentences of about 70 juvenile murderers and bars states from seeking to execute minors for future crimes. The executions, the court said, were unconstitutionally cruel. It was the second major defeat at the high court in three years for supporters of the death penalty. Justices in 2002 banned the execution of the mentally retarded, also citing the Constitution's Eighth Amendment ban on cruel and unusual punishments. The court had already outlawed executions for those who were 15 and younger when they committed their crimes. Tuesday's ruling prevents states from making 16- and 17-year-olds eligible for execution. Justice Anthony Kennedy, writing for the majority, cited the fact that most states don't allow the execution of juvenile killers and those that do use the penalty infrequently. The trend, he noted, was to abolish the practice. "Our society views juveniles as categorically less culpable than the average criminal Kennedy wrote. Man shot In lobby of radio station during rapper's Interview NEW YORK - Police are investigating a shooting at a Manhattan hip-hop radio station where rapper 50 Cent was making an on-air appearance. The victim, a 24-year-old Los Angeles man, was shot in the left leg. Officials said he was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital and was listed in stable condition early Tuesday. According to Newsday, the injured man was a member of 50 Cent's entourage. The newspaper reported that the shooting happened after 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, announced he was dropping his proteg6 The Game from his hip- Gender issues topic of student leadership event Differences between communication issues will be the focus CHRIS ADAMS STAFF WRITER The student leadership devel- opment programs office is plan- ning and sponsoring an event on campus meant to raise awareness of leadership and communica- tion issues between men and women. This is the first time the office is holding an event cater- ing to different gender issues. The main purpose of this retreat is to focus on ways to enhance the understanding level between different genders. Topics to be discussed include different lead- ership styles, courtship and mar- riage, health issues and gender related career issues all based around the different perspec- tives of men and women. Katey Slagel, graduate assis- tant in the student leadership development programs office, was optimistic about the event. "This will be a great opportu- nity to grow said Slagel. "Men and women relate to things differently. They under- stand things differently and they think differently. We want to celebrate that Throughout the day, several workshop sessions will take place where men and women can learn to communicate their differences in an open and safe environment. Anne Bakker, president of ABG Designs, will be a keynote speaker at the event. Stephen Gray, director of Mendenhall Student Center and director of student activities, will also speak at the event. Not only will there be two different workshop sessions open for both genders, there will be separate activities that are gender specific. The session called "Becom- ing an Exceptional Woman" will deal with issues women face on a day-to-day basis. Women will also learn what characteristics make a woman exceptional. "Men of Honor" will look at different expectations men are meant to achieve in today's society. "This event will cause the students to grow personally because they will be challenged Slagel said. "They will learn about differ- ent issues that will cause them to gain an understanding about the opposite gender. Hopefully, they will be able to get some- thing out of this event that they will be able to take back to the classroom To further allow gender issues to be resolved, the students will be involved in a "Double Take" session. This will be a session where men and women will be able to ask each other questions in order to further understand the opposite sex. see GENDER page A3 Crime Scene Feb. 23of marijuanaparaphernalia A subject was found in possessionFeb. 28 9:15 p.m.of marijuana and drug paraphernalia5:13 p.m. Larceny of motor vehicle partsin Retcher Residence Hallarceny By unknown person(s) removingi subject entered a locker and took radio antenna from outside ofFeb. 25terns from a wallet in the Student vehicle.Recreational Center. 11:30 p.m.9:40 am. Possessing less than a half ounceLarceny from buildingf) Weekly of marijuanaparaphernaliaAn unknown person stole a flute and A subiect was found in possessionIts case in Retcher Music Center.Crime Tip of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in Umstead Residence Hall.11:45 a.m.Not providing the police with correct Information when they Rnancial card theftflnanclal identityask for your name and date of Feb. 24fraudbirth Is a crime and you can be An Aramark cashier was arrested forarrested for It One of the best 3:30 am.having others' financial cards.ways to keep yourself out of Possessing less than a half ouncetrouble is to be honest hop clique, G-Unit. The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. Monday in the lobby of WQHT- FM, or Hot 97, police spokesman Sgt. Kevin Farrell told The Associated Press. 50 Cent, who was at the station promoting the upcoming release of his new album The Massacre was not harmed in the incident No arrests had been made. Spokespeople for 50 Cent and his label, Interscope Records, were not available for comment Monday. International Missing French reporter In Iraq pleads on video BAGHDAD, Iraq - A French journalist who vanished in Iraq nearly two months ago said in a video that surfaced Tuesday that she was in failing health, pleading: "Please help me It's urgent Rorence Aubenas, 43, a veteran war correspondent for the leftist daily Liberation, and her Iraqi translator, Hussein Hanoun al-Saadi, were last seen leaving her Baghdad hotel on Jan. 5. The video was dropped at the offices of an international news agency in Baghdad, and it was not possible to verify when it was made. Appearing pale and alone in front of a maroon-colored background, Aubenas, her hair uncombed, grasped her knees with her arms as she spoke. She said she was in bad health and pleaded with French lawmaker Didler Julia to help win her release. "Please help me, my health is very bad she said in English. "Please, it's urgent now. I ask especially Mr. Didier Julia, the French deputy, to help me. Please Mr. Julia help me, it's urgent, help me Julia, a maverick lawmaker from President Jacques Chirac's governing party, caused an uproar last year when he helped mediate the release of kidnapped French journalists Christian Chesnot and Georges Malbrunot. The two were freed in Decemberafterfourmonths in captivity. Julia was accused by French authorities of meddling in the government's attempts to release the two men, almost sabotaging it. He defended his actions, saying he had hoped his contacts in the Middle East would enable him to make progress where, he claimed, France's government has failed. Bin Laden enlisting operative In Iraq, Intelligence Indicates WASHINGTON - Osama bin Laden is enlisting his top operative in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, to plan potential attacks on the United States, U.S. intelligence indicates. Al-Zarqawi, who rivals bin Laden as the nation's public enemy No. 1, has been involved in attacks In the Middle East but has not been known before to have set his sights on the United States. The Homeland Security Department issued a classified bulletin to officials over the weekend about the intelligence, which spokesman Brian Roehrkasse described Monday as "credible but not specific The intelligence was obtained over the past several weeks, officials said. The United States has no immediate plans to raise its national terror alert level, Roehrkasse said. However, the intelligence "reiterates the desire by al-Qaida and its associates to target the homeland he said. &ser Creating Solutions, changing lives. SUMMER CAMP JOBS Looking for the best summer of your life? Easter Seals Virginia can help you And it. We are committed to helping people with disabilities gain greater independence. Join our dedicated team this summer at Camp Easter Seals Virginia in Craig County. 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I donate for weekend spending cash. Earn up to $170mo. 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 3-2-05 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � NEWS PAGE A3 REVITALISE program connects educators Faith from page A1 Project uses technology to bridge gaps MICHAEL HARRINGTON SENIOR WRITER The college of education is in the process of using technology as a way to retain teachers in rural areas of North Carolina. A program, called REVITAL- ISE, allows middle and high school science and math teachers from rural areas in the state to con- nect on an access-grid and share ideas with educators in Illinois. The program is a collabora- tive effort with the University of Illinois-Champagne and is being funded by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. Yokima Cureton, director of communication in the college of education, said teachers in science and math are difficult to recruit and retain. "People that major in science and math are typically going to higher paying jobs said Cure- ton. "We're seeing such shortages in science and math In rural areas, teachers are often less likely to slay because there are more amenities offered in urban areas and a feeling of isolation can sometimes form. The aim of REVITALISE is to create a feeling of unity among teachers and create fresh excite- ment for the education process, while also allowing them to share concepts and learn how to use technology to strengthen their abilities. In the program, teachers from rural areas of Illinois and North Carolina will connect using a high-speed network with multi- media capabilities known as an access grid. While working together in the REVITALISE program, teachers will have the opportunity to learn how to develop advanced visu- alization modules which can be integrated into their classrooms. ECU hosts the program in the Science and Technology building which has the necessary equip- ment. Cureton said the program started in 2002 with $1.4 million in funding and is currently in its last year. "Right now, I'm getting noth- ing but a positive response from the participants Cureton said. "They feel that it is a great pro- fessional development program Teachers from the counties of Camden, Chowan, Bertie, Pitt, Wilson, Onslow, Wayne and Nash are participating in this program. Cureton said retention and renewal of teachers is a problem that has been statistically proven in North Carolina. "More than half the school systems in the state have a vacancy in math and nearly half in sci- ence Cureton said. I leather Lasch, junior elemen- tary education major, said she used videoconferencing in one of her classes to connect with students in Kansas. "I think it's a good idea we learned some different ways to integrate teaching said Lasch. However, Lasch said while conferencing might be useful, teachers are still primarily inter- ested in the pen and pencil hands on experiences that teaching brings. Charles Thompson, L.W. King professor in education, said he finds using technology as a means of connection is extraordinarily useful. Thompson said he had a con- ference with teachers from distant locations and wasn't forced to travel. "It saved a bundle I didn't have to travel to Texas to have a three-hour conference said Thompson. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. able to those higher standards just as individuals are Some feel that any men- tion of God in relation to the government is a violation of the Constitution. "The public acknowledg- ment of God, particularly of a Christian variety, is so flagrantly unconstitutional that there should be no discussion here Cayton said. "The first amendment directly and inarguably deals with this situation Other positions on the public acknowledgment of God include those of religious freedom for all, Christian or not. "It is not right when other religions are given special treat- ment over Christianity Stem said. "Christians should have the freedom to express religious faith just as any other person has the freedom to This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. Gender from page A2 ABC from page A1 "The students will be able to relate to each other Slagel said. Students have given positive feedback about this upcoming retreat. "I think it is such a great idea said Sara Gtrmus, sopho- more nursing major. "I know that every girl could benefit from a better under- standing of male communica- tion patterns Other students shared the same enthusiasm. "This will be a great oppor- tunity for me to grow as an individual said Nathan Wood- cock, sophomore construction management major. "1 hope 1 can learn a lot from this event The event is taking place from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on March 5 at Mendenhall Student Center. There is no cost for the event and lunch will be provided and it is open for all ECU students to participate. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. should concentrate on businesses not paying enough attention to identification cards. "I've gotten into a club as 21 with my ID that clearly says I'm under 21 said Samantha Savitske, sophomore psychology major. Mallory Harrison, sophomore elementary education major, said she rarely has to show her iden- tification card downtown and is let in without question. However, other students feel that ABC is doing their job at keeping underage drinking to a minimum. "Most places do a good job, but there are some places that serve to almost anyone. You can't expect them to stop everyone said Nathan Woodard, junior hospitality management major. 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LINGERFELT Editor In Chief WEDNESDAY March 2, 2005 Our View March is the month for celebrating women In 1987, after appeals from the National Women's History Project "a non-profit educational organization" Congress estab- lished March as National Women's History Month. Since the House and Senate passed this Congressional Resolution, the month of March has been a time to learn about and reflect on the contributions that women have provided in our history and in our lives. The National Women's History Project, founded seven years prior, seeks to rec- ognize and honor the accomplishments of women through informational and edu- cational programs and activities. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the organi- zation and the celebration of the theme "Women Change America The purpose of the 2005 theme is to pay tribute to how women have shaped cul- ture, history and politics through their roles as leaders, writers, scientists, educators, politicians, artists, historians and American citizens. It seeks to remember women like suffragist Susan B. Anthony, first female doctor Eliza- beth Blackwell and teacher Annie Sullivan. The month is a time to acknowledge women like Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, architectsculptor Maya Lin, surgeon and author Susan Love and many, many more. The influence of women such as these is felt for far longer than a month. Their achieve- ments have helped pave the way for future generations of women, allowing them to do and be more than ever before. The work and lives of these women have benefited men and women alike, giving us all something to celebrate and proving that women do indeed change America. 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It isn't fair, it isn't right and hopefully one day, it won't be legal for smokers to subject other people to the deadly carcinogens they choose to inhale. We are all aware of the harmful health consequences that result from cigarette smoking and the secondhand smoke associated with it. More than 40 years have elapsed since the release of the landmark Surgeon General's Report on Smoking and Health. Today, it is simply ignorant to hide our heads in the sand and pretend that smoking is not as dangerous and deadly as it has proven to be. Tobacco, which kills more than 440,000 people every year in the United States, is the leading preventable cause of death. We lose more people in this country to tobacco than to alcohol, illegal drugs, homicide, suicide, car accidents and AIDS combined. In North Carolina alone, more than 11,500 people die each year because of tobacco. The health impact is tremendous but it's almost inconceivable when talk- ing about such statistics. Perhaps that is why some people continue to repeat the old adage that "it won't happen to me The truth, however, is that if you are a smoker, it will happen to you. And what is even sadder to me is that even if you are not a smoker, it can still happen to you. Just ask Robert Morrison, the ECU professor who initiated the no-smoking resolution in response to his sister's battle with lung cancer. Even though Morrison's sister chose not to light up, she still smoked. And when, on campus, we enter or exit a building, walk through corridors or climb stairs, we smoke too if someone is having a cigarette nearby. How can this continue to be allowed? 1 realize that tobacco is a legal substance but it is well within the rights of governments and insti- tutions to support and defend public health. No one should have the right to force others to indulge their deadly addiction with them. That is not securing someone's personal lib- erty - that is denying it to someone else. Therefore, I don't consider that a viable argument against the adoption of this ban. Likewise, the claim that our state and university benefit from tobacco revenue is one of flawed reasoning. The economic profits from farming are far outweighed by the tobacco-related health care expenses we pay. Our state coughs up more than $2 billion annu- ally in health care costs stemming from tobacco. Each household in North Carolina pays more than $500 a year to cover these government expenditures. It doesn't matter if you smoke or not - you still have to shoulder the finan- cial burden. Of course, breaking it down into terms of dollars might seem callous when the loss of life is so great. I agree. Yet the tobacco companies, farmers and smokers use the faulty argument all the time that tobacco is essential to the lifeblood of our state. Truth is, whether we choose to smoke, tobacco is killing us, one way or another. In My Opinion More marijuana research should be conducted Limiting knowledge can have serious repercussions JOHN BREAM SENIOR WRITER It seems that Peter Kalajian cre- ated quite a firestorm with his op-ed concerning the decriminalization of marijuana, which, by the way, I am in complete disagreement. Mari- juana, Kalajian is correct, does not directly kill people - however, it has been linked in studies with serious psy- chological disorders such as paranoia, depression and schizophrenia. Show me a cigarette that does that, and can linger In the bloodstream for up to a month, and I'll advocate for decrimi- nalization. When more research is done, Kalajian may well get his wish, but there simply is not enough data on the long-term effects of marijuana to allow for Its decriminalization. If that will still be the case in 20 years, who knows? But, I digress. The column intrigued me, being a future medical professional - after all, medical marijuana is a hotly debated issue. But, 1 drew the idea for this column in conjunction with a radio show hosted by Dr. Dean Edell that I was listening to on the long three- hour drive back to ECU from my hometown, Rockingham, NC Sunday night on 106.1 WRDU. Marijuana usage was the premise of basicallv every phone call. Dr. Edell answered these questions and had some great information about research being done on marijuana. For instance, data from a study on THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, has led to the formation of a diet pill that Inhibits THC-like chemicals in the brain that trigger the "munchles Another study suggests marijuana could be used as a treatment for nausea patients because in addition to curing nausea, marijuana increases appetitethirst and would thus decrease dehydration. However, the most fas- cinating statement Dr. Edell made was not concerning what marijuana can do, but rather what researchers aren't allowed to do because of strict regulation of marijuana research by the federal government. The United States government has prohibited research on some of the chemicals in marijuana so we may never know if they have any medicinal value. Moreover, and more frightening, what business does the government have in stopping the ethi- cal pursuit of knowledge? I will stop short, however, of saying that the government should allow all research to be conducted. But, we're not talking about secretly injecting people with HIV and seeing how long it takes them to die or what the effects are (don't kid yourself and think the gov- ernment has never conducted grossly unethical research on humans - you only have to look back to the beginning of the 20th century). We are talking about testing chemicals that we know aren't directly lethal for any possible benefit they can create for mankind. Why should the government ban this research? We can also include stem cell research under this umbrella, specifi- cally, the government not appropriat- ing money for research on all available lines of stem cells, but on just a few. Why is the federal government limit- ing the vast potential of stem cells that may cure diseases such as paralysis, Alzheimer's, etc.? History has proven limiting the scope of human knowledge is a terrible idea. The lack of interest in the pursuit of knowledge helped spawn the Dark Ages and was one of the reasons for the collapse of Rome, the world's greatest empire. I'm not preposterously suggest- ing that the world's lone superpower is on the verge of collapse because of cur- rent limits placed on scientific research, but am attempting to show that limit- ing the pursuit of knowledge can poten- tially be dangerous for society. In our culture we are forced to live with fear everyday - terrorist attacks (you know, what we're funding with marijuana purchases give me a break), what is going on in North Korea and Iran, will our soldiers survive in Iraq today? What we should not fear is progress, or the consequences of progress, made by ethical scientific research, and we should not continue to depress the ethical limits of human knowledge and curiosity. Living in a world where knowledge and curiosity are limited - that's the culture I fear. Pirate Rant I will come to the Student Recreation Center whenever my fat, out of shape butt wants to, OK? Guests that overstay their welcome really suck. I'm a small person and may 1 just say that I am tired of dodg- ing my way through Wright Place trying not to get stepped on every day? 1 understand that you're a big person but would it kill you to look down every now and again? "I told you to remind me" is not a valid excuse for anything. If you can't remember it, why would you expect your friend to? To the people ranting about the jungle disappearing: If you are going to rant about some- thing, make sure you know what you are talking about. There have been articles in this very paper that confirm the existence of the jungle. Quit ranting and open your eyes. Can I get a tissue for the kid beside me? This kid on the computer cannot be older than seven, yet he is in the library anyway. He is sucking on his fingers and coughing and wiping his nose with the same hand he is typing with. Thanks for all the germs you are putting on the keyboard. Keep up the good work. To the girl who says, "gossip is bad Stop talking about me behind my back, you hypocrite. Why is it that the later you go to the movies, the more people talk? Constantine is not supposed to be a very funny movie. I'm glad that our Faculty Senate approved the ban on smoking in high traffic areas. I hate walking in or out of class or waiting for the bus and having smoke blown in my face. I'd rather stay healthy and not inhale the nasty smoke you just breathed out, thank you. To the ranter who is blaming ECU'S proposed tuition increase on the paying current and past coaches, chancellors and admin- istrators ECU has dealt with over the past several years: Do some research before making that kind of assumption. The paying of these salaries has no impact at all on the need for an increased tuition. If it did, then why is every single school within the UNC system proposing a similar tuition increase request to serve the same needs as ECU? To the professor ranter who feels students are inappropriately asking for A's when they have an 89, or B's when they have a 79: There are indeed quite a few ECU professors who round borderline grades up if they feel the student deserves it. As long as there are professors who do this, there are going to be students making these requests. Go see Fifth Generation, the Sublime cover band on campus. They are awesome. I am so sick of having to hold my breath when I walk to class because of people smoking in front of me. If you smokers want to kill yourselves, fine, but don't kill me with your second-hand smoke. More power to Chancel- lor Ballard and the smoking ban on campus. Excuse me, princess, but could you not sit on the SRC machines and talk on your cell phone while people are waiting to lift? To the girl who said stop star- ing at my boobs: It's somewhat hard to see your personality when you're wearing a low cut shirt. Do you know why a lot of schools don't take us seriously? Because we have a section of the newspaper devoted to people who want to complain about problems instead of fix them. Who wants to be associated with a school full of whiners? Get rid of this Pirate Rant crap. 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. Arts & Entertainment Page A5 features@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 CAROLYN SCANDURA Feature: Correction: There is a (actual error in the article titled, "Black Student Union Heritage festival which ran in the March 1 edition. The NMCP was the sponsor of the event while the BSU simply participated. Mendenhall Movies: National Treasure Wednesday - 9:30 p.m. Thursday - 7 p.m. Friday - 9:30 p.m. Saturday - Midnight Sunday - 7 p.m. Sideways Wednesday - 7 p.m. Thursday - 9:30 p.m Friday - Midnight Saturday - 9:30 p.m. Monday - 7 p.m. Top 5s: Top 5 Movies: �. Hitch 2. Constantine 3 Because of Winn-Dixie 4. Son of the Mask 5 Million Dollar Baby Top 5 DVDs: 1. The Notebook 2. Shark Tale 3 The Grudge 4 Ray 5 Shall We Dance? Top 5 TV Shows: 1. American Idol 2. "CSI' 3. "American Idol" 4. "Desperate Housewives" 5. "Withoul A Trace" Top 5 CDs: 1. The Game 2. Green Day 3. Eminem 4. Ul Jon and the East Side Boyz 5. John Legend Top 5 Books: t The Broker 2 The Da Vinci Code 3. The Five People You Meet in Heaven 4. State of Fear 5 Chainfire Horoscopes: Aries - You're a person who's usually "what you see is what you get Today, however, discretion is advised. Don't talk about your money, or lack of it. Taurus - Listen and take Into consideration all the creative suggestions you're ottered. And, of course, it goes without saying, keep complete control of the money. Gemini - Others are taking note of your willingness to perform difficult tasks. The bad news is that you'll get more of the same. The good - it leads to better things. Cancer - You're such a gentle, loving person that sometimes you get talked into things. This time, remember the rules and stick to them Help everyone stay on track. Leo - Review your reserves and figure out what you've won and what you've lost. You'll find you can afford to make your home more secure, and more comfortable, too. t Virgo - Your mind has definite steel-trap qualities, but you're not all business. You've also got a fanciful flair. Hang out with an imaginative friend. Libra - Provide excellent service and you'll be rewarded beyond your expectations. That's always a nice thing to have happen. Knock yourself out, for others. Scorpio - You're so powerful, you don't have to tell people what you want. They figure it out all by themselves The smart ones do, anyway. Sagittarius - It's said that actions speak louder than words. That's certainly the case now. You might as well save your words altogether. Listening ought to work, though. Capricorn - Your friends may figure out the answer before you do, so stay in touch. Working together, you're on to the next assignment in no time. Aquarius - You've got a routine that seems to be quite productive. You'll know when you get it set up right. Your job will gel easier and you'll make more money. Pisces � You're the one with the imagination. Somebody else has more experience, and another person's good at planning. You Oscan Foxx and Eastwood's 'Baby' Among Academy Winners KYLE BILLINGS STAFF WRITER The most glamorous and anticipated night in Hollywood has come and passed, and the 77th Academy Awards came with all the elements of a good drama. We laughed, we cried, and the evening was filled with unforget- table moments. Chris Rock was welcomed to his Oscar Hosting Debut with a standing ovation to start off the night. His pres- ence was an appeasing departure from the monotony of past hosts, who usually make hosting the show a career affair. The star of Pootle Tang kept the attention of Hollywood's elite throughout the night, creating the comedic aura as winners such as Clint East- wood and Jamie Foxx gave the night its dramatic flair. F.astwood demonstrated that his movie- making aptitude has matured with age, as his movie Million Dollar Baby was the big winner of the night, taking home four wee little men, three of them In four major categories. Aside from the host, this year's awards had other notice- able changes in the landscape of the most watched awards show. For select - and to many less meaningful - categories, the nominees clustered together on the stage lor the opening of the envelope to reduce the time it takes for the winner to walk onstage. Other winners were announced in the audience, with a microphone setup in the aisles for the winners. The first award of the evening was given to The Aviator for Art Direction, a trend that would last for the next five categories that The Aviator was in the run- ning for. The film nabbed five N MURNANE Assistant Features Editor WEDNESDAY March 2, 2005 ockout awards throughout the night, including Best Supporting Actress for Cate Blanchett's daunting performance as Oscar winner and Hollywood icon Katherlne Hepburn. Some of the anticipation lead- ing into the night was quieted early, with the second award given to Morgan Freeman as Best Supporting Actor for his role in Million Dollar Baby. The over- whelming sentimental favorite, this was Freeman's fourth nomi- nation and first win. Unfortunately for Martin Scorsese, the continual trend of losing the Oscar would continue. Scorsese was nominated in the Best Director category for the highly touted Howard Hughes piece The Aviator, but the award was given to the big winner of the night Clint Eastwood for Million Dollar Baby. Often described as the Susan l.ucci of the Academy Awards, this was Scorsese's fifth consecutive loss in the category of Best Director. Arguably the stlffest competi- tion, for Best Animated Feature, was appropriately presented by Robin Williams. The Incredible outdid fellow nominees Shrek 2, which is now the highest gross- ing comedy of all time, and Shark Tale. Singer Beyonce stepped out- side the realm of "Soldier" and "Bootylicious" to perform three of the five nominated tracks for Best Song. Beautifully incorporat- ing the French language into her singing repertoire, Beyonce was accompanied by the American Boys Choir for "Look to Your Path" from the film Les Choriste.s. Beyonce, adorned with a truck load of diamonds, accompanied accomplished pianist and com- poser Andrew Lloyd Webber for his nominated song "l.earn to Be Lonely featured in the film production of Phantom of the Opera. She finalized the category with a duet with Josh Groban for the song "Believe featured in the film The Polar Express. However it was the song sung by Antonio Banderas along- side guitarist Carlos Santana that won the award. "Al Otro I.ado Del Rio" from The Motor- cycle Diaries became the first song nominated and to win an Academy Award for Best Song in the Spanish language. The least surprising win was the Best Actor nod for Jamie Foxx, who wowed everyone with a stunning portrayal of Ray Charles in the bioplc Ray. The legacy continues for Ray Charles, as he racked up countless Gram- my's, his album Genius l.oves Company topped the Billboard Charts this past week, and the man who played him for the movie won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Jamie Foxx joins an elite fraternity as one of only three African-American actors to win the award for Best Actor - the other two being Denzel Washing- ton and Sidney Poitier. The evening included a touching tribute to late former host Johnny Carson, who was described as "the bridge" trom Old Hollywood awards into the new. The president of the Acad- emy also dedicated the awards to the thousands of American troops worldwide, wishing them "a swift and safe trip home An endearing tribute was also given to for the lifetime Achievement award winner Sidney Lument, who has been involved with movie making for the better part of a century, and has directed classic films such as 12 Angry Men, Serpicu, and Dog Day After- noon throughout his tenure. The most fitting testament may have been to the man whose work continues to progress and evolve with time. The man they call Josey Wales and Dirty Harry racked up the big wins of the night for his previously little known film Million Dollar Baby. For those who haven't seen the movie, it is the story of a girl boxer and took three of the most coveted awards given, including the annual title fight for Best Picture, Clint Eastwood for Best Director and Hilary Swank for Best Actress. In the last 20 years of the Academy Awards Presenta- tion, 18 of the 20 films with the most overall nominations took home the most coveted Best Film Prize. Sunday proved to be a day for the dark horse as Million Dollar Baby eclipsed the eleven- time nominated The Aviator for the award. This writer can be reached at features@theeastcarolinian.com. American Idol: TEC Predictions KRISTIN MURNANE ASSITANT FEATURES EDITOR "Who stays: Jessica Sierra Who goes: Janay Castine" KYLE BILLINGS FEATURES STAFF WRITER "Who stays: Jessica Sierra Who goes: Celena Rae" AMANDA UNGERFELT EDITOR IN CHIEF "Who stays: Carrie Underwood Who goes: Janay Castine" SARAH CAMPBELL FEATURES STAFF WRITER "Who stays: Jessica Sierra Who goes: Constantine Maroulis" KRISTIN DAY ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR "Who stays: Mario Bazquez Who goes: Amanda Avila" Tommy Lee Jones returns to comedy New film hit with audiences TREVOR KIRKENDALL STAFF WHITER Oscar winner Tommy Lee Jones is taking another shot at the comedy genre in his new film Man of the House. After the enormous success from the Men In Black series, Jones seems to be just as comfortable in this genre as he was in the dramatic roles, which won him an Academy Award. Jones plays a by-t he-book Texas Ranger named Roland Sharp. He tracks down a key informant with the help of ex- con turned preacher Percy Ste- vens (Cedric The Entertainer). The informant ends up being killed. Now, Sharp is assigned to protect the only witnesses to the murder. These witnesses are a group of cheerleaders from the University of Texas. In order to protect them, he must move in witli these college coeds. The film is directed by Ste- phen Herek, whose previous credits include Bill 6i Ted's Excel- lent Adventure, The Mighty Ducks and the live action rendition on 101 Dalmatians. The Idea of a man being thrown into this strange situation drew Herek to the project. Other elements drew Lee plays the protector of cheerleaders who witnessed a murder. him to it as well. "The story also examines the idea of daughters and fathers and family relationships. So, although he's thrown into the worst place he could possibly be in, as the story progresses, we watch a man who has grown crusty over the years rediscover his heart, which transforms his life said Herek about his love for the story. Man of the House comes from a screenplay originally written by John . McLaughlin and Scott Lobdell. It was originally set to take place at a college in Virginia with the lead character being an FBI agent. The story was relo- cated to Texas when producer Steven Reuther read the film's script and couldn't think of any- body better to play the part than Jones. Setting the film in Texas and making the lead character a Texas Ranger was what helped attract Jones to the project. Jones is a native of Texas. Reuther has previously worked with Jones on the films IFK, The Client, Cobb and Under Siege. Rounding out the cast are the five cheerleaders who Jones Is assigned to protect. They include Christina Mllian, who has been seen In Love Don't Cost A Thing and Torque, Paula Garces (Clockstoppers and Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle), Monica Keena (Freddy vs. Jason), Kelli Garner The Aviator) and Vanessa 1'erlito ("CSI: New York"). Academy Award nomi- nated actress Anne Archer Fatal Attraction) also stars as Jones' love interest. If you're Interested in check- ing out Jones' third shot in a comedic role, Man of the House is a film that promises to make you laugh. This film will not win Jones his second Oscar, but he will win over audiences with his winning comedic ability. This writer can be reached at features@theeastcarolinian.com. Paris Hilton plays a staring role. Paris' new DVD 'Good Ufe Gone Bad' MEREDITH STEWART STAFF WRITER Image Entertainment, Inc announced the home release of the independent film, The Hill?, will be on store shelves March 8. The featured cast will be Paris' Hilton, Rene Heger, Jesse Wood- row and Jason Shaw. Image Entertainment, Inc. is a leading independent license, producer and distributor of home entertainment In North America. The company is headquartered in Chatsworth, Calif, and has released more than 2,500 DVD titles In domestic release and 300, programs internationally. Saran Barnun, the director of, The Hill? has a personal story that - was his inspiration to the darkly see HILLZ page A6 PAGE A6 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES 3-2-05 Hillz from page A5 comic, violent saga of teens who take a drug and sex filled detour. Barium had a friend who delivered pizzas and was driving down the street when two kids, rp older than 14, threw a rock at his car. When the delivery guy got out and finally caught Hie two kids, they immediately pulled a gun on him. The only .reason his friend did not get shot lyas because the gun jammed. His friend's random encounter with violence ignited an idea for a film. Saran grew up watching movies like Pulp Fiction, Mean Streets and Hoyz N the Hood. Just after graduating from college, he launched his script from his feeling of disconnection to his friends who had chosen not to go to college. He could see how down hill most of his friends went, especially the one who started selling crystal methane. From all of this The Hillz was created. It's an "action, comedy, drama, cult" film about Steve S who returns from college to find his friends had turned their once peaceful neighborhood into an "ultra-violent crime zone A place where sex and drugs were plentiful as candy. "I wanted to comment on the growing violence and casual sexuality of our culture said Barnun in a press interview. Steve S discovers his best friend Duff (Heger) has become a sadistic gang leader. He is the guy behind the radical change of the once beautiful suburban hills. Duff finally has the respect, cash and cool new friends he always wanted. With Steve S being lured into Duff's new life, he struggles to follow his dream of becoming a professional baseball player. Steve 5 is also trying to win over the sexy, but attainable Heather (Hilton.) This is Paris Hilton's feature film debut in a lead character role. And just as in real life, Hilton plays the role of a girl who is "the object of every guy's desire Barnun said that working with Hilton was a pleasure. She actually worked for free and even did her own hair and make-up. This twisted comedy that is semi-based on reality will make you look at the life of the "rich" in a different way. They all aren't as perfect as they seem. Maybe we aren't all as different as we think. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. No knight in shining armor Greg Brown falls short KYLE BILLINGS STAFF WRITER If Greg Brown's guitar is his sword, then his armor of vocals and lyrics needs a slight (make that a major) touchup. The instruments are great, with all the elements of a potentially decent rock band. Each song has a certain flair reminiscent of the good ole days of rock and fpll. Greg Brown has skill with a guitar, however this skill fails to extend to his singing and song- writing abilities. Brown sounds jlke a raspier Bruce Springsteen tir perhaps a worn out Neil Dia- mond. His guitar riffs with his voice make it seem as if he's experiencing a middle age crisis and trying to rekindle his youth through a recording studio. The opening trio of cuts from this album is the most intolerable. "Introspective Man "Redneck Love" and "Middleclass Blues" respectively wholly sub- tract from the musical talent that should be Brown's trademark. Lyrics of the opening song "Intro- spective Man" state, "Whiskey and nicotine running through my blood running from the man and a forgotten childhood It seems as though Brown is trying to reconnect with that forgotten childhood, but his vocals and lyrics hardly provide a successful medium. It's also hard to believe that a man from Connecticut knows anything about "Redneck Love" as his second song would indicate. That track sounds like a Huey Lewis song left in the recording studio, where it should have stayed. The third song into the album, reaches into a deeper abyss of bad music with this tired ode to the "Middleclass Blues The guitar is left to salvage the disparity of the vocals and lyrics. Thankfully Brown changes gears to the delight of the listener, with highlights in the tracks "American Knight" and the intro- spective "The American Book of the Dead Brown slows down for the title song, and finally sets a decent rhythm and tone to match his raspy voice. The song suc- ceeds where "Middleclass Blues" failed, with a clever metaphor for the American knight, concern- ing the blues of the middle class man. The strength of his guitar is emphasized as the song begins and ends gracefully. Finally the 1980s hard rock approach works in "The American Book of the Dead Without sounding too much like grandpa singing along to Whitesnake, Brown takes a look at American authority figures, providing an insightful view. To conclude the album, it transitions into a more melodic sound, less hard rock which seems to suit Brown's voice. The final three songs, while not polar opposites from the opening three, provide a differ- ent, somewhat more appealing approach. The final three tracks are more eloquent matches of Greg Brown's vocal talents to his undeniable musical presence on the guitar. "Blood and Soul "No Surprise" and "Madman's Eye" could even be considered a choice sampling to play on a long drive. "Blood and Soul" has little to be critiqued or lauded about, except for the fact it is somewhat reminiscent of Tom Petty, always a compliment. "No Surprise" is smooth and mellow, even with decent lyrics. Shakespeare would be proud to hear, "When the golden sun comes alive, kiss your skin like the morning dew; wrap you up in dawn's sleepy eyes The song cascades through easy-listening mode, ending with a relaxed and melodic guitar, which has been Brown's hallmark and saving grace. "Madman's Eye" starts out with the unsuc- cessful blending of 1980s rock and Greg Brown's voice, but the swan song corrects itself, with a choir joining and the tempo slowing down. These elements make the jerky start forgivable, and even lend credence to an aging musical style. In the end, it's hard to be incredibly harsh to a musician who dedicates his album to his mother, as Greg Brown does. Listening to the album however, makes it easier to do so. Throughout the country, bands play for family reunions and get-togethers in their garage, and within that category you might consider this ensemble of music above average. But Brown's music needs work in order to climb the industry ladder. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. East Carolina University's FAMILY FARE SERIES presents Ramona Quimby Saturday, March 5, 2005 � 2:00 p.m. � Wright Auditorium Ramona, the world's most exasperating but lovabje third- grader, has delighted young readers for the last forty years in Beverly Geary's Newbery Award-winning books. Now the pigtailed heroine pops from the page to the stage in this exuberant musical. Advance single tickets: $9 public adult, $8 ECU facultystaff, $6 ECU studentpublic youth. All tickets are $9 at the door. Group rates available. Central Ticket Office , ut. 11 s v 252-328-4788,1-800-ECU-ARTS. VTTY: 252-328-4736,1-800-ECU-ARTS i NisHJMTY MF 9 a m 6 p.m SaSu 1-5 p.m www.ecuarts.com TEC is now hiring staff writers. Apply at our office located on the 2nd floor of the Student Publications Building. � Experience required � Must have a K.O GPA SGA Emergency ptinding Deadline Friday. March 4, 2005! Requests must be received in the SGA Office by 5:00 pm. (Located in Room 255) Submit your funding requests at least six weeks prior to when the money is needed. If the organization does not have an existing SGA account, an additional two-week waiting period is required. For additional information and to review the process, email SGA Treasurer Brad Greaver (BSG0215@mail.ecu.edu). L "T Page A7 sports@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 TONY ZOPPO Sports Editor BRANDON HUGHES Assistant Sports Editor WEDNESDAY March 2, 2005 Sp,rts � Herrion will be greatly missed Simms Signs With D.C. United D.C. United announced today that the club has signed midfielder Clyde Simms, formerly of the Richmond Kickers and ECU. The Jamestown, NC native made headlines earlier this year when he was the only non-Major League Soccer player called into full U.S. National Team camp in preparation for the team's World Cup qualifier versus Trinidad and Tobago. Simms, 22, spent the 2004 season with the United Soccer League's Richmond Kickers. He appeared In 31" games and had more starts (28) than any other rookie in the league. Simms notched three goals during the year, two of which were game-winners. He was twice named to the A-League Team of the Week during the season, the only rookie to receive such an honor. At ECU, Simms was a two-time All Conference USA selection (2002-03), three-time captain and a second-team All Colonial Athletic Association (2000) honoree for the Pirates. He ended his career at ECU tied for fifth all-time in games played (72). In his senior season, he started all 17 games, tallying four points (one goal, two assists). Simms and his new teammates will kick off the 2005 season Saturday, April 2 against Chivas USA at 3 p.m. on ABC. ECU women seeded eighth In tourney The ECU women's basketball team will head Into the 2005 Pepsi Conference USA Tournament as the eighth seed and will play Memphis (No. 9) at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3 at Charlotte's Halton Arena. The Lady Pirates earned their highest seed since joining C-USA In 2001-02 finishing 10-17 overall and 6-8 in league action. The winner between the two schools will take on one seed DePaul on Friday at 1 p.m. For ticket information, call (704) 687-4949. ECU, who will be making its third consecutive appearance in the C-USA Tournament under head coach Sharon Baldwin-Tener, will look to snap a three-game losing skid on the season. The Pirates faced Memphis earlier in the season inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum coming away with a 60-47 win. 'Correction In the article entitled "Holland made right decision" by Senior Writer Eric Gilmore, It Is not Alico Dunk who was on the 1993 NCAA tournament team for ECU men's basketball. Mr. Gilmore intended to name Ike Copeland as the second player in addition to Lester Lyons. Dunk played for the Pirates from 1997-1999. Mr. Gilmore would like to add that the men's team also made the NCAA tournament in 1971-72 in addition to the appearance In 1993. The 1971-72 team lost to Vlllanova in : the first round. Members of the Student Rrate Club give Herrion a basketball covered in signatures and well-wishes after the coach's home win against Southem Mississippi ROBERT LEONARD STAFF WRITER It was loud. It was intense. The 2001-2002 season was the first year ECU was in Conference USA and the maniacs were prepar- ing to give Rick Pitino a nice ECU style welcome for his first visit to Greenville. 1 was excited - a chance to see Rick Pitino walk onto the same court where I took EXSS 1000 doesn't happen often. The list of great coaches who have come into Greenville and took on our beloved Pirates includes some of the top names in the sport. Along with Pitino, Bobby Lutz, Bob Muggins, Tom Crean, John Calapari and Larry Eustachy have all come to the "Graveyard of the Atlantic The list doesn't end at coaches either. Think about the players that have come to Minges in the Bill Herrion Era. Francisco Garcia, Jason Maxiel, Dwayne Wade and Travis Deiner are just some of current and future NBA players to all be heckled by the student section. Every time one of these names in college basketball came into Minges, I was more interested in seeing them play then seeing ECU play. A chance to see coaches and players known around the country two miles from my apartment doesn't happen often. About 100 feet away from the entrance where these coaches and players walk through is another entrance. No one known on the national level has ever walked through this side. This doorway is where the shortest player on the Pirates roster leads his teammates and coach Herrion out of the locker room into battle. 1 can't begin to think how many times I have seen ECU players and staff go through this routine. Last Wednesday, another name was added to that list of names that have come out of that entrance where Pitino, Huggins, and Calapari had all walked through - Larry Eustachy. Eustachy isn't known for his coaching status, but certain photos that anyone with ESPN or an Internet connection has seen. Regardless, he still is name to coach in Greenville. I took my seat in section 113. Like usual, I started looking toward the entrance to see some coach walk out onto the court. However, my head was turned to the right, toward the Pirates' entrance, rather than the left like usual. I had to see Bill Herrion walk out. I wanted to see his reac- tion. I looked away from where Eustachy would come out. As many times as I have seen Bill, I couldn't wait to see him again - without a doubt the strangest feeling I have ever felt at a Pirate basketball game. I was really interested to see how he would handle his recent firing. Would he try some things as a coach that he might not nor- mally try? Would he just sit on the bench and not care? These questions were answered quickly. Not this guy. Bill was the same Bill. Pro- testing referee's calls, screaming out defensive assignments and calling timeouts when his team needed one. Even though he will be unem- ployed in a month, Herrion was still a professional, and he was a coach. He will always be a coach. I'm happy he turned down the athletic fundraiser position. As. much as I want him a part of our program, he deserves to be coach- ing somewhere. Offering him that position was a slap in tin face and was insulting. Basically, Terry Holland said, "Bill we like you and want you to be a Pirate, but not as basketball coach Herrion will be a very success- ful coach somewhere very soon, Some Athletic Director some- where will see how much Herrion has done for our ECU basketbaJl program and will want the same at their University. I won't ever forget that moment watching Pitino waljt out. Hopefully, future student" will get the same feeling wheh, they see Bill Herrion lead his ne.w team out onto the court, but f rorfl the other side of the gym. The writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian. com. ECU men suffer tough loss Women's Rugby dominates WCU The ECU men's rugby team traveled to Charlotte this past weekend and came out on the short end of a match for the first time since October of 2004 as the Pirates fell to Vanderbilt, 26-23. The Pirates were handicapped from the beginning when they lost senior Mark Borcherding due to a red card, forcing ECU to play a man short the entire game. The Pirates entered the second half down 21-0 but staged an unbelievable comeback that fell just short. Rob Hileman sparked the Pirates' rally with a try early in the second frame and teammate Jeremy Nobles picked up his play, scoring on a penalty kick and converting three tries. However, Vandy was able to score one last time and time eventually ran out for the Pirates. ECU has games left against the University of Eton, the Citadel and the Marines from Cherry point. The 30th annual alumni game will also be held this spring, April 9 at Blount Fields. The women's team finished the weekend with a record of 3 Lady Pirates advance to South Collegiate Championships TONY ZOPPO SPORTS EDITOR The ECU women's rugby team ended their competitive matrix season with a record of 3-1 two weeks ago after beating UNC-G 32-0 and became the Division 11 Conference D champions. ECU traveled to Athens, Ga. this past weekend to compete in the 2005 Division II South Quarter-Finals. Teams from all over the Soutt came to participate in this com petition including schools like- Vanderbilt University, Univer- I sity of Georgia, Western Caro- ; Una University and University ; of Central Florida. The Lady ; Pirates were to take on Western, � Saturday at 11 a.m. and didn't disappoint as they smoked the- catamounts, 43-S. !� . Western Carolina came to! . Athens with only 13 players antf had no substitutes. However, thefiL" team had a lot of size and posejf; a considerable challenge for the much smaller Lady Pirates. In ; see WOMEN page A8 PAGE A8 THE EAST CAROLINIAN -SPORTS 3-2-05 Duke, North Carolina lead all-ACC team (AP) � After tying for the regular-season title, Duke and North Carolina headlined The Associated Press all-ACC wom- en's basketball team released Tuesday. The Blue Devils and Tar Heels each had three selections to the 2004-05 team, led by Duke junior Monique Currie. Currie was a unanimous first-team selection in voting by 74 members of the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. Currie was joined by third- team picks Mistie Williams and Jessica Foley. North Carolina sophomore Ivory Latta led the Tar Heel trio, earning 55 votes to make the first team. Freshman Erlana Larkins was a second-team pick, while sophomore Camille Little made the third team. The teams each finished 12-2 in the league, but fourth-ranked North Carolina (24-3) earned the No. 1 seed in this week's Atlantic Coast Conference tournament by sweeping the season series. That included Sunday's 77-68 road win, their first at Cameron Indoor Stadium since 1997. Sixth-ranked Duke (26-3) is looking for its sixth straight tournament title. Joining Currie and Latta on the first team is Miami junior Tamarajames - the nation's lead- ing scorer at 23 points per game - Maryland's Shay Doron and Florida State's Roneeka Hodges. Currie, a second-team pick in 2002 and 2004, averaged 18 points and seven rebounds per game despite playing the past month with stress fractures in her left foot. But she had no problem coming up big when the Blue Devils, who had just eight players most of this year, needed her. "It's difficult to defend her because she picks and chooses her spots when she's going to explode Georgia Tech coach MaChelle Joseph said. "She kind of lulls you to sleep. You think you have her under control, and then she scores a huge amount of points quickly James' 59 first-place votes was second to Currie, and the junior continued her torrid scoring pace all season despite defenses keying on stopping her. She cracked the 30-point mark five times, with a high of 39 against Fairfield in December. Got something to say? Send us your rants. Women from page A7 the first half however, ECU came out firing on all cylinders as they scored less than two minutes into the game. Senior Melissa Blakemore and junior Casey Perry, the two locks on the team, provided great support and strength to the pack. Captain Amanda Winar was very pleased with ECU's performance. "We have quick and mobile loose forwards and back line players, so we just used that speed against Western Carolina said Winar. "Our flankers Amber Ferrell andjacq Leblanc, not to mention some of our rookies like fresh- man Jasmin Rode, really stepped it up. Rode, our fullback, ran up to participate in most of the back plays and kicked constantly, running around the pitch like a machine Captains Ryan Whited and Winar each scored two tries (five points). Freshman Elisa Ford, Rode and LeBlanc also scored one try each and Whited made four out of the seven conversion kicks (two points each). The success for this Lady Pirates squad thus far is unprec- edented. "1 don't think I've ever been more proud of my team Winar said. "We have really stuck by each other and the sport of rugby as a whole. With some amazing talent, a lot of dedication and just love for the game, we have really accomplished something ECU will next compete in the 2005 Division I and II South Collegiate Championships in Greenville, SC. The Semi-Finals take place Saturday, March 19 when ECU takes on the College of Charleston. The winners of the divisional brackets will move on to play in the Finals on Sunday with a chance of grabbing the South- ern Championship spot in the National Championships held in Santa Cruz, Calif. This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian.com. (") More Info The Lady Pirates are excited for the chance to compete at this higher level. They are currently looking for additional support and even girls Interested In playing. More information can be obtained by emailing them at ecuwomensrugby@yahoo. com or visiting their Web site at recserv.ecu.educlubclubs womens rugbyschedule. 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