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)5 s ed www.theeastcarolinian.com THE EAST CAROLINIAN Volume 80 Number 65 THURSDAY March 10, 2005 Utility bills an issue when apartment shopping Greenville Utilities offers some suggestions EDEN SPENCER STAFF WRITER With many students in the process of deciding where to live next year, Greenville Utilities is offering suggestions to reduce the costs of utility bills when seeking a new residence. Andy Yakim, Energy Services Supervisor of Greenville Utili- ties, said the main concerns for students should be what type of heating system the building has and the age of the structure. Heatirjg and cooling is often 80 percent of a utility bill. Some ways to identify if the heating system is a heat pump is if the thermostat has a setting for emergency heat, often with a red indicator light. It will also have a setting for auxiliary heat, often with a green, blue or amber indi- cator light. The lights are located on the front of the thermostat. However, Yakim said to remember all thermostats do not have these lights. A heat pump runs off of a compressor-driven refrigeration cycle that yields to customers around 12 - 13 British Thermal Units of heat per Watt. Electric resistance heating systems such as electric furnaces or electric baseboard heating give exactly 3.4 BTU per watt. "The biggest difference in these two systems is economics of operation. Electric resistance heat is three times more costly to operate than a heat pump said Yakim. Yakim said even though Greenville Utilities has suggested that some older apartment com- plexes install heat pumps during renovations, they have refused due to the cost of installing the systems. "These places often refuse because when installing a $2,000 - $3,000 central air conditioning unit, they don't want to spend the extra $300 it would cost to put a heat pump in instead Yakim said. He said another key factor to lookfor when looking for an apart- ment is the age of the building. "Newer is always better because they are built up to the newest building codes and have better insulation and are more air-tight Yakim said. Greenville Utilities suggests getting a copy of the previous tenants' utility bills prior to moving in. Students can do so by calling Greenville Utilities' cus- tomer service. Students are also encouraged to ask the landlords or apartment representatives what type of heating system they use prior to signing the lease if they want to have cost efficient heating. Yakim said not all apartment workers are knowledgeable about heating systems and may not be able to effectively answer a student's questions. He encour- ages students to request to speak with the apartment maintenance worker or manager to get definite answers. Thermostats are Indicators of the type of heating system a residence uses. ermostats with emergency heat, oftenlhdlcated by a red light, is an indicator of a cost efficient heat pump system. Katherine Powell, sopho- more communication major, said knowing this information would make looking for housing much easier this year. "Understanding the high costs of not having a heat pump will absolutely affect my deci- sion on leasing an apartment, as it would ultimately affect my wallet said Powell. Blair Evans, senior mar- keting maor, wishes she had known how much hei heating system would cost prior to moving in. "If I had known how much the previous tenants paid for utilities before I moved in, I prob- ably would've kept on looking for a place said Evans. This writer can be contacted at news@theeas tcarolinian. com. Murray poses with group of chapter members. NAMI opens chapter at ECU Provides support for those with mental illnesses MICHAEL HARRINGTON SENIOR WRITER The National Alliance for the Mentally 111 has opened a chapter at ECU in an effort to provide peer to peer support and advo- cacy for those on campus who suffer from mental Illnesses. The group meets the first Thursday of every month in the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center and is open to those affected by mental illnesses and their friends and family members. The meetings are confidential and provide a place to communi- cate and provide support for one another. "What is discussed at our meetings stays at our meetings said Erick Smithwickes, sopho- more nursing major and presi- dent of the NAMI chapter at ECU. Smithwickes said the main goal of NAMI is to eliminate the misconceptions people often hold about those who suffer from mental illnesses, such as illnesses can be controlled through will- power or someone has to be crazy to have one. NAMI is an international organization, with a number of chapters in North Carolina, including one in Pitt County. The idea for a campus chap- ter came from the discussions between Smithwickes and Olivia Murray, lecturer in the depart- ment of English and faculty adviser to NAMI at ECU, at the monthly Pitt County NAMI meeting held at Jarvis Memorial Methodist Church in Greenville. The organization has made such an impact on their lives that they decided to form a chapter at EjCU, the first NAMI chapter at a tie university. Their first meeting �$as held In November. Murray said the five major ment a I illnesses are major depres- sive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, borderline per- sonality disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. see NAMI page A2 West Dining Hall set to open The West End Dining Hall is set to open March 20 for dinner hours. All systems will be in full effect at this time. A Subway will open in the Reade St. Market Convenience Store, also a part of the dining hall complex. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for April 1 at 11:30 a.m. in celebration of the building's opening. The cafeteria within Mendenhall is having Its last day of operation this Friday. English department reestablishes curriculum Fewer requirements in course load CHRIS MUNIER STAFF WRITER ECU'S English Department has made adjustments to its cur- riculum in order to accommodate the needs of students. "The impetus for change came from students said Rick Taylor, director of undergraduate studies in English. Taylor said the decision came from a committee of 12 profes- sors who unanimously agreed the changes were necessary. Bruce Southard, chair of the English department, said the committee investigated what constitutes the .requirements for English majors by looking at various other schools before the framework for the new curricu- lum was established. "The change they made Is keeping in the direction of which English study is going these days said Southard. He said the curriculum is maintaining its literature core and is still requiring students to take courses from different historical periods in addition to a course that focuses on Shake- speare. It will allow students to direct their studies toward their particular literary interest or focus on other subjects within the major such as creative writ- ing, film, linguistics and techni- cal writing. "I think it will help students prepare for careers outside of teaching Southard said. He said it will enable students to be well qualified for admission into graduate programs in English, Guest speaker to offer insight on Japanese history Topic of lecture tote The Last Samurai' LINDSAY WINTHROP STAFF WRITER The author of The Last Samu- rai: The Life and Battles of Saigo Takamori is coming to ECU March 22 to discuss the historical facts of his book In comparison to Hol- lywood's film The Last Samurai. Mark Ravina is a history pro- fessor and director of the East Asian Studies program at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. He is also chair of the Southern Japan Seminar. Ravina developed an interest in Takamori because of his failure to "fit in the timeline of history He said Takamori was a samurai "caught between traditional Japan and modern and western things "Saigo is the type of person who wouldn't fit neatly in any sort of box said Ravina. "He wouldn't fit neatly in a samurai box Ravina first wrote about Taka- mori years ago as a closing para- graph of a doctoral dissertation. An editor took interest and asked him to write a biography on Taka- mori - Ravina took the challenge. Ravina will focus his lecture on Takamori's life and some of the misrepresentations of him in the movie. Aspects of the film that do not match history cannot be fully blamed on Hol- lywood as historical informa- tion was recorded incorrectly in textbooks. "There are certain myths about Saigo even historians get wrong Ravina said. Ravina will be explaining some of the "interesting ways to get history wrong" by'changing minor details. The stories, myths and leg- ends of a culture are important in understanding how cultures view themselves and the world around them. The story of Takamori is one the Japanese are proud of. "If the Japanese wanted to know how Americans think, they should watch John Wayne movies Ravina said. "It's sort of a Japanese John Wayne movie While students watch the movie, Ravina wants them to think about "what is just a stan- dard Tom Cruise movie "Because it's a Tom Cruise movie, it's like a lot of Tom Cruise movies Ravina said. He said moviemakers tend to take what works and use those ideas again and again. Ravina will speak about how the Japanese view Japan and he wants students to think about how the movie shows American views of Japan. John Tucker, history professor at ECU and director of the Asian studies program, is helping run the event. Tucker hopes students come and gain "a more in-depth understanding of the interrela- tionship of history and popular culture in relation to Japan ECU students look forward to Ravlna's revelations on Japanese history and the showing of The Last Samurai. "It sounds interesting said Kristen Holtzman, sophomore dance performance major. "I think it will be a great opportunity for students at ECU to learn about Japanese his- tory This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. law, medicine and other fields. The curriculum will also allow an easier combination with minors, allowing a more efficient system for students. Minors Southard cited included business, public relations and journalism. The main changes were fewer required courses, more choice of electives and the option to choose both writing and read- ing concentrations. The depart- ment now offers a bachelor of see ENGLISH page A2 INSIDE I News: A2 I Comics: A7 I Opinion: A4 I Living: Bl I Sports: B4 NEW tr Page A2 news@!heeastcarolinian.com 252.328. 6366 NICK HENNE News Editor KRISTIN DAY Assistant News Editor THURSDAY March 10, 2005 Campus News AA Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous meetings will be held every Wednesday at noon in 242 Mendenhall Student Center and Thursday at 11:30 am. in 14 MSC For more information, call 760-500-8918. National Symphony Orchestra Emil de Cou will conduct a concert March 10 at 8 p.m. in Wright Auditorium. The concert will include Haydn's Symphony No. 94, a Surprise Symphony, Friedman's The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations Millennium General Assembly and Dvorak's Symphony No. 7. Tickets are $10 - 35 and the event is presented by the office of cultural outreach and S. Rudolph Performing Arts Series. For more information, call 328-4788 or 1- 800-ECU-ARTS. Contra Dance The ECU Folk and Country Dancers are sponsoring a contra dance Saturday, March 12 In the Willis Building at First and Reade Streets downtown. A Pot Luck dinner will be at 6 p.m a concert at 7 p.m beginners lessons at 7:30 p.m. and the contra dance from 8 - 10:30 p.m. Live, old- time and Celtic music will be performed by a string band. Admission for students is $3, $5 for FASG members and $8 for the general public. Please call 752- 7350 for more information. North Carolina Sportsman Magazine's Fishing School The NC Sportsman Magazine and Greenville Recreation and Parks Department are holding a fishing school March 12 from 8 am - 5 p.m. at South Central High School in Wlnterville. For more information, please call 910-278- 4575 or 329-4562. St. Patrick's Day Auction The Farmville Downtown Partnership will hold a St. Patrick's Day Auction at Woodside Antiques on South Main Street in Farmville March 12 from 7 - 9 p.m. The proceeds are to benefit the beautlflcatlon of downtown Farmville. Please call 753-4670 for more information. � S&D Gun Show The S&D Gun Show will take place March 12 - 13 at the Greenville Convention Center. For further details, please call 745-5647. Application Deadline March 15 Is the application deadline for anyone interested In pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Services. Applications can be ordered online at ecu.edurehb or from the department of rehabilitation studies in 312 Belk building. Please contact Dr Martha Chapin at 328-4424 for any questions regarding the degree. Meshuggah-Nuns The Farmville Community Arts Council will host this spring performance of Meshuggah-Nuns March 17 - 20 at 111 North Main St. in Farmville. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Call 753- 3832 for more information Salsa Dance The Folk Arts Society of Greenville and the ECU Folk and Country Dancers are holding a salsa dance March 18 in the Willis Building. The lesson begins at 7:30 p.m. and the dance begins at 8 p.m. Call 752-7350 for details. Eastern Carolina Outdoor Expo t The Eastern Carolina Outdoor Expo will be held March 18 - 20 at the Greenville Convention Center. Call 222-3321. NCSO Basketball Tournament The North Carolina Special Olympics is hosting a basketball tournament in Greenville March 18-20. Games will be played at high schools throughout the county. Call 919-719-7662 for more information. 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 Dole wants answers for homeland security money CHARLOTTE, NC - U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole is demanding answers from the Homeland Security Department about why money appropriated by Congress to fight textile smuggling has not been used to hire new customs inspectors. "It is my understanding from reports by the textile industry that not one single new agent has been hired as a result of these actions' Dole, R-NC, wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff in a letter released by her office Tuesday. Dole noted funds for such hlrings have been included in the last two Homeland Security budgets. Many textile executives have complained that the Bush administration has ignored their concerns about smuggling and moved too slowly to crack down on illegal Imports. After Congress appropriated money in 2003 to hire 47 agents to focus on enforcing textile agreements, Dole urged Homeland Security to quickly put the new agents in place. A spokesman for Chertoff said Tuesday he would have to check with the secretary to see if he had a response to Dole's letter. A Dole spokeswoman said the senator was not available for comment beyond what she said In her letter. Uule also wrote to Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez this week, urging his department to expedite the release of import trade data to allow the government to make decisions about whether some limits should be placed on Chinese imports. Lumbees create veterans office to help tribe members PEMBROKE, NC - Leaders of the Lumbee tribe say too few of their members who served In the military are getting the benefits they are due, largely because of cultural differences. But a veteran's affairs office they opened in October is helping to change that. About 2,200 Indian veterans live in Robeson County, the home of the Lumbee tribe. Tribal officials said Indians are underserved because of cultural differences, and are mistreated when they seek help. "We have a lot of American Indian veterans out there who cant cope and are not getting the help they need said Larry Townsend, the assistant veterans affairs officer. "We see a lot of anger and frustration because some are being denied because of who they are or there Is a lack of sensitivity or understanding when It comes to dealing with Indian veterans The Lumbee; Office of Veterans Affairs is helping the tribe's veterans apply for aid in housing, health care and education - disability benefits and pensions for survivors. Hundreds of Lumbees have contacted the office since it opened, Townsend said. The office is setting up a database to keep track of the number of veterans it serves, and workers are visiting veterans' homes to see whether they are aware of the benefits available to them. National Jackson lawyer challenges accuser's brother SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Michael Jackson's attorney tried to damage the credibility of a key witness in the singer's child molestation case by getting him to contradict his own testimony and that of a psychologist who Interviewed him and his brother. The 14-year-old brother of Jackson's accuser testified Monday about allegedly witnessing two molestations in the master bedroom at Jackson's Neverland Ranch. But defense attorney Thomas Mesereau got the boy to acknowledge Tuesday that Jackson had not really shown him or his brother a particular sexually explicit magazine. The boy appeared caught by surprise when Mesereau confronted him with his testimony from Monday that Jackson showed him and his brother a magazine called Barely Legal, which was displayed by English from page A1 arts degree allowing 24 semester hours of elective credit. The focus of these changes is to allow more student choice and provide a more representative core. The faculty wants to diversify the course load and allow majors to explore new areas like multicultural literature and linguistics. Taylor said students who are further along in the old curricu- lum may elect to stick with their academic paths or switch to the new one. New students are find- ing these implementations to be exciting. He hopes the changes being made are good and a dra- matic revolution in curriculum will not be necessary any time soon. Taylor said he and other fac- ulty members researched other UNC school systems and saw a more diverse curriculum was a better fit for students. The history and Shake- spearean reading classes will remain required but other classes will be introduced. Further- more, students who are writing majors are being allowed more leeway to pursue literature courses and reading concentra- tions will have the same for writ- ing courses. Taylor named several new classes that will be available including introduction to profes- sional writing, introduction to rhetorical studies and a pervasive writing class. Students have showed posi- tive reactions to the new cur- riculum. "I think it's good because I've always felt restricted said Bridget Todd, sophomore English major. She said the increased amount of leeway would be overall benefi- cial to her and she feels it would draw additional students to the major. Mark Romano, freshman biology major, said he was considering English as his second choice, but eventually ended up choosing biology as a major. He said if it does not work out he would definitely look at English again and possibly make a change in that direction. Michael Ashby, graduate student in English and general manager to Expressions magazine, feels the changes will improve the program. "It increases the freedom of expression and education I wish it would have happened four years ago said Ashby. According to Taylor, the English department services 196 majors and more students should consider English as a major because of the diversity of course work. He said skills obtained from this kind of educa- tion are very helpful for students' futures. There were a number of other faculty members that were involved with academic changes. Michelle Eble, Donna Lillian and Ellen Arnold, assistant professors of English, contrib- uted to the improvements. They are very proud of the improve- ments that have been made and are pleased they were reached with unanimity among faculty members. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. NAMI from page A1 'in a class of 2S to 30 stu- dents, you may have three to seven who suffer from at least depression said Murray. Mental illness runs in Mur- ray's family and she has a son who was forced to drop out of college due to the hardships he faced with an illness. Murray said if NAMI had existed on her son's campus, things might have been different. The illness of her son led Murray to attend NAMI meetings, where she found an atmosphere of support and sharing. The advocacy part of the orga- nization involves making sure professors and the administra- tion at ECU understand the hard- ships faced by those who have a mental illness and make accom- modations for these students. "I've had some difficult expe- riences with the administration and their knowledge of mental illnesses Smithwickes said. The chapter currently has eight members and is hoping to expand and raise money in the future. Smithwickes and Murray both stressed that NAMI is not a place where you meet with coun- selors. It is a peer to peer support organization. At this year's state convention of NAMI, the chapter at ECU will be honored for becoming the first on-campus branch of the organization. "This group is making his- tory Murray said. This writer can be contacted at news@theeas tcarolinian. com. District Attorney Tom Sneddon as a significant piece of evidence seized from Jackson's home. The boy reiterated he was sure it was the exact magazine Jackson showed them in a suitcase full of magazines. "Michael Jackson never showed youthatmagazine,SareyLega,didhe?" Mesereau said in an accusatory tone. "Yes said the boy. "But when you look at the date it was August 2003 Mesereau said, pointing out that the family left Jackson's Neverland ranch for'the last time in March 2003. "I didn't say it was exactly the one he showed us the boy said defensively, adding later, "I said he showed us those type of magazines Jurors took notes. Witness says driver had to know 'something wasn't right' HOUSTON - One of the men charged In the nation's deadliest human smuggling attempt told jurors the driver of a tractor-trailer packed with more than 70 illegal immigrants seemed to care more about his rig and the $7,500 he was paid than his human cargo. Abelardo Flores, who admitted he had a long history of immigrant smuggling and cocaine use, testified Tuesday that Tyrone Williams had to know "something wasn't right. You open the doors if you care about the people "The people had to be making noise. I'm sure the people were hitting the walls said Flores, who pleaded guilty earlier and agreed to testify against Williams. The smuggling attempt resulted in the deaths of 19 illegal immigrants. The tractor-trailer was discovered at a truck stop in Victoria, about 100 miles southwest of Houston. Seventeen people died inside the trailer while two others died later. Defense attorney Craig Washington accused Flores of accepting a plea agreement to avoid harsh punishment and of not caring about the immigrants because he helped place them In danger by putting them in an airtight tractor-trailer. Williams, 34, a Jamaican citizen who lived in Schenectady, NY, is the only one of 14 defendants in the case who could be sentenced to death if convicted. Prosecutors said Williams faces the death penalty because he was the only one who could have saved the Immigrants but instead ignored their cries for help. The defense said Williams tried to help by giving them water but couldn't understand their pleas because he doesn't speak Spanish. International Food poisoning kills at least 27 children In southern Philippines MANILA, Philippines - At least 27 elementary school children died and another 100 were hospitalized after eating a snack of cassava - a root that's poisonous if not prepared correctly - during morning recess Wednesday in the southern Philippines, officials said. Francisca Doliente said her 9- year-old niece Arve Tamor was given some of the deep-fried caramelized cassava by a classmate who bought it from a regular vendor outside the San Hose school. "Her friend is gone. She died Doliente told The Associated Press, adding that her niece was undergoing treatment. The roots of the cassava plant, a major crop in Southeast Asia and other parts of the world, are rich in protein, minerals and vitamins A, B and C. However, it is poisonous without proper preparation. Eaten raw, the human digestive system will convert part of it into cyanide. Even two cassava roots contain a fatal dose. "Some said they took only two bites because it tasted bitter and the effects were felt five to 10 minutes later said Dr. Harold Gallego of Garcia Memorial Provincial Hospital in the nearby town of Talibon, where 47 patients were taken. The victims suffered severe stomach pain, then vomiting and diarrhea. They were taken to at least four hospitals near the school in Mabini, a town on Bohol Island, about 380 miles southeast of Manila. Police find 35 corpses In Iraq BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqi officiate said Wednesday that 35 bodies - some bullet-riddled, others beheaded - were found at two separate sites and they believe some of the corpses are Iraqi soldiers kidnapped and executed by insurgents. Twenty of the corpses were found late Tuesday in a field near Rumana, a village about 12 miles east of the western city of Qaim, near the Syrian border, police Capt. Muzahim al- Karbouli said. Each of the bodies had been riddled with bullets - apparently several days earlier. They were found wearing civilian clothes and one of the dead was a woman, al-Karbouli said. South of Baghdad in Latifiya, Iraqi troops on Tuesday made another gruesome discovery, finding 15 headless bodies in a building inside an abandoned former army base, Defense Ministry Capt. Sabah Yassin said. The bodies included 10 men, three women and two children. Their identities, like the others found in western Iraq, were not known. Yassin said some of the dead men in Latifiya were thought to have been part of a group of Iraqi soldiers who were kidnapped by insurgents in the area two weeks ago, Yassin said. Wednesday's truck bombing in central Baghdad shook nearby buildings in the heart of the capital, injuring dozens of people and covering a huge swath of sky with acrid blaok smoke. Volleys of automatic weapons fire could be heard before and after the explosion. 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ONLINE COURSES 8 DEGREES Community leaders meet to address homicide Thirteen year old boy killed by gunfire MICHAEL HARRINGTON SENIOR WRITER A meeting of community leaders, law enforcement officials and concerned citizens was held at Phillipi Church of Christ in Greenville to discuss the recent shooting death of 13-year-old Jamehl Rashaad Little. The shooting occurred March 6 at 11:15 p.m. on West Third Street in Greenville. Another man, 21 year old Donique Rich was also struck by gunfire in the incident and is being treated for his injuries at Pitt Memorial Hospital. The meeting was organized by the Pitt County NAACP and stressed uniting as a commu- nity to rid Greenville of crime and taking a more active role in parenting to prevent future inci- dents of violence from occurring. "Today we are here to say no more said Calvin Henderson pres- ident of the Pitt County NAACP. Henderson said the children of our community cannot be our future leaders if they are in jail or a grave. The Pitt County NAACP began a sub-committee a few months ago known as Citizens Against Violence in an attempt to prevent incidents of violent crime in the area. Henderson said this shooting was a setback to the group's goal of prevention. The meeting brought out a handful of top law enforcement officials from Greenville and Pitt County to voice their concern over the shooting and ask the community to assist them with their search effort. Mac Manning, Pitt County sheriff, spoke at the meeting and introduced a catchphrase he would like the community to adopt. "We need to put children in their place said Manning. The suggestion of parents taking a more active role in par- enting was made by many of the speakers at the meeting. Manning said the proper places for children are schools and Sunday school classes, not the streets. "Every parent has to take on the responsibility Manning said. There are two things, Man- ning said, law enforcement offi- cials are concerned with, which are enforcement of the law and prevention. Manning said enforcement officials need cooperation from the community to solve this crime. In order to prevent future incidents of violent crime, Greenville has project safe neigh- borhoods to involve the commu- nity in the effort. County Commissioner, Melvin Mclawhorn, said prior to the meeting he received a call from a parent whose daughter knew Little and was terribly affected by the incident to the point where she was having trouble sleeping. "It's a total community prob- lem said Mclawhorn. Little was a seventh-grader at E.B. Aycock Middle School. Delila Harris-Jackson, principal of Aycock, attended the meeting and asked the community to get involved to prevent any future incidents. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. Q Contact info: Contact Crime Stoppers at 758- 7777 or Greenville police at 329- 4300 It you have any Information regarding this case. Java City cashier arrested for financial card theft, identity fraud Suspect faces possible prison sentence KRISTIN DAY ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR An ARAMARK cashier work- ing on campus was arrested after being questioned about two financial cards belonging to members of the ECU com- munity. Police said Lawanda Patrice Draughn, 22, worked at Java City in Wright Place when she alleg- edly kept financial cards from two customers. "The two individuals went to Java City and purchased coffee and ,thpn they walked away without their cards said Major Frank Knight with the ECU Police Department. Once the victims realized they did not have their cards, they called the credit card com- pany. The company representa- tives told them purchases had been made since the cards were lost. More than $200 was spent on one card and more than $1,000 on the other. ECU police went to the stores where the cards were used, spoke with cashiers and viewed store videotapes. "It was good leg work by the police officers Knight said. After police matched tapes to a suspect, Draughn admitted she had used the stolen cards. Draughn was charged with two counts of financial card theft and 23 counts of financial identity fraud. She was placed under a $15,000 secured bond and a $25,000 unsecured bond. Draughn does not have to pay any money for the unsecured bond unless she misses her court date, but probably has to pay about 15 percent of the secured bond to get out of jail. If Draughn is found guilty, she could receive a prison sen- tence since both charges are felo- nies. However, Knight said she might not see any jail time at all. "Normally in these cases, they pay restitution and are placed on probation Knight said. If Draughn has any prior con- victions and is found guilty, it is more likely she will be sentenced to prison. Allison Metcalf, market- ing program manager for ECU Campus DiningARAMARK, said in a statement that they do not condone such activity. "ARAMARK Campus Dining at ECU is a committed partner to the ECU community. We support the protection of our customers, clients, vendors and employees said Metcalf. "In order to do this we con- duct thorough background checks on all potential employees during the hiring process. When rare instances arise, we cooperate fully with authorities Metcalf did not release information about Draughn's job status, but said continued employment with ARAMARK is based on job performance, personal conduct, authoritative judicial decisions and the general welfare of internal and external customers. Knight said people should remember to stay aware when making purchases with a credit card. "Ensure that you receive your credit card back from the cashier Knight said. "This is uncommon - 99 percent of cashiers are good there's always one or two who are going to hang on to it He also said people need to notify the credit card company and police as soon as they notice their card is missing so authori- ties can take immediate action in an investigation. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. Woman files civil suit against Bill Cosby, alleging assault, defamation Bill Cosby's suburban Philadelphia home is seen in Elkins Park, Pa Wednesday. A former Temple University employee filed a civil suit against Cosby after prosecutors deemed insufficient evidence. (AP) PHILADELPHIA � The woman whose molestation accu- sations against Bill Cosby were deemed insufficient evidence by prosecutors has filed a civil suit against the comedian. The woman, a former Temple University employee who now lives in Canada, came forward in January with accusations about the incident she said happened a year before. Prosecu- tors last month said they had not found sufficient evidence to support charges against Cosby. � The civil suit was filed Tues- day in U.S. District Court. "That prosecutor was out of line said Delores Trolani, an attorney for the woman. "It is not a comment on her credibility, or the evidence in this case Cosby has denied the sexual-assault allegations, and in an Interview with The National Enquirer last week said, "I am not going to give in to people who try to exploit me because of my celebrity status Cosby's attorney, John Schmitt, released a statement through the comedian's publicist saying his client "will address this matter through the judicial process and not through the media The woman claimed Cosby gave her three blue pills that rendered her semicon- scious, then sexually molested her at his home in suburban Philadelphia in January 2004. She said she awoke to find her bra undone and her clothes in disarray. According to the suit, the woman also said that after the investigation became public, Cosby's representatives falsely told reporters that her family had asked him for money before going to police. She is seeking defamation damages. "He has compounded it by making it appear as if she tried to extort money from him Troiani said. In the Enquirer interview, Cosby was quoted as saying, "Looking back on it, I realize that words and actions can be misinterpreted by another person "I'm not saying that what I did was wrong, but I apologize to my loving wife, who has stood by my side for all these years, for any pain I have caused her he said. The article did not elaborate. The long-married Cosby, best-known as a warm, wisecracking TV dad, has pro- voked debate this past year with blunt remarks on personal responsibility aimed at the black community. In 1997, the year his son Ennis was murdered, he acknowledged a brief affair with the mother of Autumn Jackson, a young woman convicted of extorting him. "1 IALQ L PAGE A5 Page A4 editor@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 AMANDA Q. UNGERFELT Editor In Chief THURSDAY March 10, 2005 Our View Greenville should be painted purple and gold Assistant Sports Editor Brandon Hughes brings up a good point in his opinion piece in today's issue - why on Earth ate there no billboard advertisements for ECU in Greenville? This is a region of the state where people bleed purple and gold and can't stand to see colors that even come close to representing baby blue, brick red or deep blue (not to mention the fact that students make up a third of this city's population). Yet, the only sports advertise- ments in the entire city of Greenville are for the Wolfpack of NC State. And not only that, these billboards are for their baseball team - a squad ECU annihilated earlier this season. All of the ECU alumni and Pirate Club members are so concerned with dumping money into the athletic programs that they completely missed the opportunity to really paint this town purple and gold. The only thing close to an advertise- ment that displays ECU athletic events and ticket information is the brick message board at the intersection of Charles and Greenville Boulevard. And that is downright pitiful, espe- cially since we have seen day-old scores and ticket information sliding across the board on many occasions. Where is the Pirate pride this place is supposed to be known for? Skip Holtz and every other coach who has come in here has always said they were amazed by the love people had for ECU and its athletic programs, no matter what kind of a downward spiral the big-revenue sports have been in for the last four years or more. What they never comment on however, is how much people bash the ACC around here. That has to change. Greenville residents need 10 hoist that chip back on their collective shoulders like they had in the early to mid 1990s. Stop hating ACC schools for being ACC schools and start focus- ing all your energy at ECU and supporting the programs here. Stop moaning and complain- ing about everything west of I 95 and slap up a few billboards of your own. And then, when NC State, Carolina or Duke come to town, fill the stands at Dowdy-Ficklen, Clark-LeClair or Minges and cheer your hearts out. Our Staff Amanda Q. Lingerfelt Editor in Chief Nick Henne News Editor Kristin Day Asst. News Editor Carolyn Scandura Kristin Murnane Features Editor Asst Features Editor Tony Zoppo Sports Editor Nina Coefield Head Copy Editor Tanesha Sistrunk Photo Editor Brandon Hughes Asst. Sports Editor RachelLanden Special Sections Editor Herb Sneed Asst Photo Editor Opinion Columnist Assisted suicide continues to raise questions Dr. Death revisited PETER KALAJIAN KEVORKIAN SYMPATHIZER An old man sat quietly in a Michi- gan courtroom April 28, 1999 waiting to hear the sentence he would serve for his role in the deaths of two elderly Alzheimer's patients some months before. He had white hair and thick glasses, and projected the very grand- fatherly image which his lawyers had been so keen on cultivating. His name was Jack Kevorkian, but since his mul- tiple arrests and trials in the name of assisted suicide, the national media had dubbed him simply "Dr. Death a moniker which invokes the malicious and malevolent images that a 73-year- old grandfather can so quickly dispel. Kevorkian was portrayed as a killer, but due to the polarizing nature of his crimes and his seeming indifference to the laws and regulations of the state of Michigan, many Americans saw him as an angel - a crusader in the fight for dignified death and an end to long, painful illnesses and the mere con- tinuation of life for its own sake. The idea that this man would have the audacity to literally kill people in the name of science and human dignity was unbelievable to many Americans, except of course those Americans suf- fering with an incurable or degenera- tive disease. To them, Jack Kevorkian was not only justified in his actions, he should not have been held legally responsible for his "crimes" in the first place. The practice of "mercy killing" had been around for centuries, but not until the appearance of Jack Kevorkian had a member of the medical profes- sion come out so strongly in defense of euthanasia. Kevorkian's sentence of 25 years to life, while still under federal appeal, had little to do with his blatant viola- tion of the Hippocratic oath taken by all doctors (to do no harm) and every- thing to do with his almost pathologi- cal desire to continue assisting in the deaths of his terminally ill patients, after it had been made clear to him that his actions would eventually result in jail time. Prior to his 1999 conviction, Kevorkian was acquitted four other times by four other juries in similar cases. Until 1999, jurors simply could not bring themselves to sentence a man who was really not hurting anyone, just alleviating pain, and the fact that he looked like a kindly old man did nothing to hurt his chances of acquit- tal. Kevorkian even went as far as to invent his own suicide machine, very similar in design to the device used by many American penal institutions in the "humane" execution of inmates by lethal injection. He is currently serving out his sentence in a maximum security. Michigan penitentiary. Very recently, national media atten- tion has focused on the case of Terri Schiavo, the severely debilitated Florida woman who has been the subject of multiple attempts to remove her from artificial Jife support. Gov. Jeb Bush apparently felt that his intervention was warranted, and forbid the removal of the feeding tube which keeps her alive 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year. Schiavo's husband Michael has, since the late 1990s, been embroiled in a tug of war with his wife's parents over the fate of their daughter. Michael Schiavo claims that his wife's condition, characterized by court-appointed specialists as a persistent vegetative state brought on as the result of serious brain injury, is completely hopeless and that keeping her alive artificially violates both Terri's stated desire "not to live like this" and her husbands right to decision making under the current situation. Michael has been fought by Terri's parents, who have insisted that the feeding tube which has kept her alive since 1998 not be removed, a sentiment which was reinforced by the Feb. 25 ruling of a Florida judge which extended the use of the feeding tube for an additional three weeks, enough time for various other legal wrangling to come to frui- tion in order to keep this poor woman in the artificial prison which has been created for her by well-meaning, if not misguided, parents. Euthanasia is a very sensitive issue. The American judicial system is not set up to calculate mitigating factors, such as serious injury or incurable and degenerative disease, so as a result the question of whether a person has the fundamental right to die has been largely avoided by the legal establish- ment in the United States. For a people who not only enjoy but expect freedom and individual rights, what could be more fundamental than the ending of a life? People have the right to own all the deadly firearms they please, travel freely throughout the country and end an unwanted preg- nancy, why should the inherent right to a peaceful and painless demise be any different. Of course this rationale does not apply to everyone, and as 1 am by no means an advocate of suicide, that point should be stressed. Unhappy teenagers suffering through the unfortunate throws of adolescence and persons confronted with overwhelming family trage- dies should not have suicide as a legal option. These are the people to whom we should be offering assistance, but when life has run its course, that's it. A man who has lived 80 years, but has had the misfortune to be stricken with a terminal, wasting disease, deserves the option of dying with dig- nity, instead of suffering through his last days attached to ventilators and breathing tubes. This is a fundamental human reality, above democracy and self determination on the sliding scale of human rights. The right to die crosses all cultural and ethnic boundaries, binding us inexorably together as a species. Hope is a powerful thing, and should never be devalued, but when that continued hope for loved ones survival comes at the price of that person's dignity and causes unnecessary suffering, the line must be drawn. Government should have no power to legislate an ailing person's right to die with dignity, and the case of Terri Schiavo perfectly illustrates how parental intentions and blind hope can contribute to the con- tinued and unnecessary suffering of so many decent people. There is nothing more fundamental than that, and I for one would not hesitate for a moment to relieve the agony of a loved one, if they so wished. Keeping a loved one alive through artificial means for selfish reasons is an abomination of morality, and the issue of assisted suicide and the right to die need to be further examined by the judicial and legal establishments of the United States. In My Opinion Alexander Marcinlak Dustln Jones World Of SpOrtS WiSheS VOU Wie here, J09 DiMaQQiO Web Editor Asst. Web Editor J ' oov Web Editor Jennifer Hobbs Production Manager Newsroom Fax Advertising Asst. Web Editor Kitch Hlnes Managing Editor 252.328.6366 252.328.6558 252.3232000 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@theeastcarollniancom 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 (KRT) � America's world of pro- fessional sports is in great turmoil, facing the most serious challenges in its history. A world of role models and superheroes has gone into eclipse. Society - particularly its youth - puzzles over that loss and over ways to replace the multiple social-symbolic func- tions that sports personalities have embodied. In the last few months we have wit- nessed an astonishing array of incredi- ble incidents. Basket brawlers run amok in Detroit. At least two pro-football players do jail time in the off-season. The entire National Hockey League season is canceled because of money matters. Steroid use injects suspicion and recrimination into the baseball world. The media have examined every sordid aspect in detail. Professional sports have reduced to the bare essentials: a group of overpaid "show me the money" performers, hardly interested in being the role models they once might have been. Charles Barkley has long stated his intention not to be a role model. Mickey Mantle, perhaps the greatest sports hero of the latter 20th century, also admonished youngsters not to follow his example. Just how overpaid are our star athletes? Consider a typical annual star salary of $10 million. That same amount would support a good uni- versity science researcher working on possible cures for cancer, AIDS or the common cold for 100 years. You could pay a complete four-year Ivy League educatVn for all SO of your children - or, tired and infirm from child rear- ing, you could pay for the last 200 years of your life in a nursing home. Absurd? Of course, and as illus- trated, the concept of absurdity helps one appreciate the reality of paying star athletes (and other celebrities, and corporate moguls) such salaries. Even most early teens - a group eagerly look- ing for role models - agree that athletes are overpaid. Still, there are a few star athletes, like Derek Jeter or Oscar de la Hoya, who set high standards and try to live up to them through charity, personal foundations and genuine commitment. But this kind of activity is geneally underreported, because professional sports are now a series of Romanized spectacles. They are consummate escapist entertainment, the ultimate in vicarious living. The dynamic of this transformation is embodied in today's equivalent of the Roman parasitic mob member: the diehard fan. Despite this abysmal situation, athletics - as opposed to professional sport - is of tremendous importance to society, as both Greeks and Romans knew. Participation in athletics is one sure way to develop leadership, per- sonal excellence and teamwork skills. Without teamwork, no project of large scale can be undertaken. Without excellence, no project will ever be done well. Without leadership, society pos- sesses the inertia of blindness. Pirate Rant When I go to a pool hall, I want to be able to use the pool tables. I don't want to pay $10 to see some bad local band who thinks they are the next Nickel- back. What local show do you actually pay $10 to see anyway? Isn't it enough to live with most of the nation telling us we are "wrong" and "sinful" than td add the ban on gay marriage and completely deny us our constitutional and unalienable right to marry who we love? To the person that stole my iPod out of my truck in Pirate's Cove: It'd be really nice just to get it back. If smoking is banned in cer- tain spots, why are the smelly ashtrays still outside the door? Please do not send me e-mails asking if there is a test in class tomorrow. If you came to class you would know these things. Whoever stole the swing off my front porch, you forgot the hook to hang it up. Guys, if you have a gf$ at home please at least tell tte! girls you're flirting and groping with at parties that you're not single. No matter how hard I try, there is probably nothing I cat- say to that cookie cutter gi'jt reading this right now to change her mind about her "awesome" wardrobe. So let me put it in a different perspective: I will now take a moment to salute those who stand out in the crowd. I definitely take notice of your individuality and it makes rflfe smile. Hey girls (and guys): Bj you really need to be going to the tanning bed in March? Why don't you just wait until the summer like the rest of us? SW1� cancer at 30 sounds and loo)$s, awesome. Stop signs, unlike speed limits, are not merely suggsC tions, especially on campus. Ap4 please don't blow your horn or yell at me during your slow ahtt go. Pedestrians do still have the right of way. Don't preach to me about how gross and unhealthy ciga- rettes are and then bum five off me when you're drunk, you hypocritical mooch. To the hypochondriac who thinks their asthma got worse because of second-hand smoke: wake up. It's the weather and pollen. I don't want to read any rants about your asthma when the pollen season comes. Grow up. People need to stop acting like they are walking through a factory on the way to class. I don't smoke and I really don't notice anything. If you really want to complain about smoke how about that stinky smoke coming out of the ground by Brewster? Flip-flops are not appropri- ate to be worn during the winter season. Let's be real. It's 30 degrees outside and you are wearing your feet out like you are going to the beach. If you are that hot on a 30-degree day, leave your coat at home and wear your flip-flops. Let's prevent some of the simple sickness and cover our feet during the cold and flu season. To the guy who complained about everyone wearing Sperrys: For your information, I'm a girl that does have a boat, knows how to drive it and loves to fish. Do I have your permission to wear them now? I guess when the university paves over the disc golf field it will also be the end of the student tailgating field for football. Odds are it will become a Pirate Club lot, so really, what traditions do we have left? Will Patterson is the coolest guy on campus. 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 editor@thetastcarolinlan. com. The editor reserves the right to edit opinions for content and brevity. 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I really don't i you really about smoke inky smoke ; ground by iot appropri- lg the winter real. It's 30 nd you are out like you ch. If you are ree day, leave nd wear your ent some of s and cover cold and flu complained ring Sperrys: n, I'm a girl t, knows how s to fish. Do sion to wear ie university golf field it if the student lotball. Odds i Pirate Club raditions do the coolest Pirate Rant is ' students anil mnity to voice ssions can be isly online at in.com, or e- tstcarolinian. -ves the right content and 1 1 j ' Where will you be? Get Started Get Ahead. Live. East Carolina University Summer School 2005 Registration begins March 28 Contact Your Adviser CLASS Page A6 THURSDAY March 10, 2005 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. 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GREEK PERSONALS The sisters of Phi Beta Chi would like to congratulate Megan Hauser on being our sister of the week. Thanks for working so hard! We love you! Delta Sig would like to congratulate Kappa Delta on your great job this past weekend with your Shamrock event. We were glad to see everyone out there helping out. Congratulations to TKE, Kappa Alpha Psi, and Delta Epsilon Phi for being the top 3 of the Penny War. Thank you for your donations! Thank you Delta Sig for a wonderful pref. We had a great time! Love, the sisters of Kappa Delta. Congrats to Alpha Omicron new member class for everyone passing STOREWIDE SALE SELECTED ITEMS! their quiz this week! Love the sisters of ZetaTau Alpha! The sisters of Phi Beta Chi would like to thank all those that attended the Beach Retreat last weekend. We have a great time! 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Join us in honoring America's commitment to protecting our country's special wild places by helping us celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Together we are preserving the legacy of the wild for generations to come. �Maya Lin, Artist Celebrate 40 years of protecting AMERICA'S WILDERNESS 71 Char DOV 1 Kubr comr. 2 Be in 3 Austi islan 4 Rom ove the sisters ;ta Chi would that attended : weekend. We a congratulate af Kappa Delta ade your pref nd remember fcOMICfc JageA7 THURSDAY March 10, 2005 Crossword ACROSS 1 Beverage pick � 7 Small vipers f 1 Coffee server T4 Stands by for .15 Saturn satellite 16 Pitcher's stat 17 Sappho's home 18 Honoree of element 99 20 Checkers, e.g. 21 Remotely ' situated 22 Three-bean or garden '23 Sacco and Vanzetti, e.g. 27 M. Descartes 28 Television "Tarzan" Ely 29 of the blue 30 Gullible dupe 32 Hoover or �. 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"Higher prices at the gas pump and rising home heating bills and the possibilities of black- outs are legitimate concerns for all Americans Bush said from an auditorium at the Franklin County Veterans Memorial here, as gasoline prices hover at more than $2 a gallon and imported oil is in the $55 a barrel range. Bush instructed Congress to enact energy legislation that he says addresses both supply and conservation issues. En route here, White House press secretary Mark McClel- lan told reporters aboard Air Force One: "We do not believe it (the reserve) should be used to manipulate prices or for political purposes The reserve - 660 million barrels, or equivalent to more than two months of imports - is in salt domes on the Gulf Coast. It was created after the 1973 oil embargo to counter supply dis- ruptions. A number of Democrats in Congress have called on the president to release oil from the emergency reserve to ease tight market conditions, but the White House has repeatedly rejected such a move. The impact of high-energy prices is particularly high on a manufacturing state like Ohio. Bush's audience sat quietly through most of his speech as he spoke of technical alterna- tives like hydrogen fuel, biodiesel and clean coal technology. But he drew loud applause from his supporters when he said Con- gress should allow drilling in the Alaska's wildlife refuge. Environmentalists strongly oppose drilling there because the area is home to wildlife and a migration stopover for millions of birds. Bush said drilling there would create fobs and reduce dependence on foreign oil by up to a million barrels a day. "We can now reach all of ANWR's oil by drilling on just 2,000 acres Bush said. "Two thousand acres is the size of the Columbus airport Before leaving Washington, Bush talked by telephone with Japanese Prime Minister Junich- iro Koizumi about the Middle East, Iraq and North Korea. McClellan said Bush expressed hopes of resuming U.S. beef exports to Japan. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice plans to take up the issue when she visits Japan soon, the press secretary said. U.S. beef exports to Japan have been halted because of Japa- nese concerns about mad cow disease. "It's an Important issue McClellan said. We would like to see the market opened The most danijeious animals, in Hi� line?! ; 4 ilon I live there. 1 MarWef By 6th grade, an alarming nuer of girls lose interest in moth, science & technology. Much neons they non't qualify for ost future jobs That's �hy parents hove to keep their interest alive, in every my nt can. It's her future.Do Ihe math i��tgirlsgotech.org �JrGirtScouti Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi gestures after his address at a session in the Senate March 9. (AP) ROME � The Italian intelligence agent killed by American forces in Iraq had U.S. military authorization for his operation to win the release of a hostage, Premier Silvio Berlus- coni said Wednesday. In his first major address since Friday's shooting strained relations between Washington and one of its biggest allies, Ber- 'lusconi told Italy's Senate that the car carrying agent Nicola Calipari and hostage Giuliana Sgrena stopped immediately when a light was flashed. The U.S. military has said the Ameri- cans used hand and arm signals, flashing white lights, and firing warning shots to try to get the car to stop. The idea that Calipari was killed by friendly fire is "painful" to accept, Berlusconi said. But he reassured lawmakers: "The United States has no intention of evading the truth "I'm sure that in a very short time every aspect of this will be clarified he said. Berlusconi, a staunch sup- porter of President Bush and the U.Sled campaign in Iraq, is struggling to balance his deci- sion to keep 3,000 troops in Iraq against heavy anti-war sentiment among ordinary Italians. His 10-minute address made no mention of ransom to win the release of the journal- ist. Some Italian officials have suggested ransom was paid, but there has been no official con- firmation. "The case of friendly fire is certainly the most painful to bear. It feels like an injustice beyond any sentiment. It's something unreasonable Berlusconi said. "When Italian citizens have been victims of kidnappings, the government has always acted by following two directives: It has always rejected political blackmail, while at the same time activating all the politi- cal, diplomatic and intelligence channels to obtain the release of our nationals he said. Calipari was shot and killed Friday as he was heading to the Baghdad airport after securing the release of Sgrena, who had been kidnapped on Feb. 4. Sgrena and another intelligence officer in the vehicle were wounded. On Tuesday, the top U.S. gen- eral in Iraq, Army Gen. George Casey, said he has no indication that Italian officials gave advance notice of the route the car was traveling. Now, all your incoming calls can be free. L-(Even the ones . your friends think you can hear.) Now, when people are wasting your time, they're not wasting your money. 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George no indication s gave advance e the car was � i Local Concerts Universoul Circus will be performing at the Alltel Pavilion in Raleigh, March 8 - 13 at 7:30 p.m. i Electric Wildlife will be performing � at The Other Place, uptown Greenville, Thursday, March 10. You must be 21 to attend the show. The Eagles will be performing at the RBC Center in Raleigh, March 11, The show starts at 8 p.m. ' � � � Lenny Kravitz will be at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, Sunday, April 10. Tickets are $42.50. Reba McEntire and Brad Paisley will be in Raleigh, Sunday, April 17. The location has yet to be announced. Green Day featuring My Chemical Romance will be at the Cricket Arena in Charlotte, Wednesday, April 20. Tickets are $35. Ani DIFranco will be at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro, April 23. Kenny Chesney will be at the Colonial Center in Columbia, SC, Saturday, April 23. Recipes: Seared Pork Tenderloin with Cocoa Spice Rub: 1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns 1 tablespoon whole coriander 4 12 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 3 12 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 4 tablespoons sea salt, preferably gray 2 (2-pound) boneless pork tenderloins 2 tablespoons olive oil Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, toast white peppercorns and coriander seeds until they begin to pop. Remove from heat and grind to fine powder in a spice mill or coffee grinder. Mix the ground pepper and coriander with remaining spices, cocoa and salt. Trim the pork tenderloins of fat and silver skin. Rub with a generous amount of the cocoa spice rub. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat until hot but not smoking. Sear each tenderloin on all sides until a rich brown color, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove tenderloins from heat and finish in the oven for about 10 minutes or until cooked through. Let the tenderloins rest out of the oven for at least 10 minutes before carving. i Extra cocoa spice rub will keep k In an airtight container for up to �4 3 months. Italian S'mores: - �� f "�fc� 3 bars semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 cups best-quality chocolate sauce 1-cup cabernet sauvignon 1 bag large marshmallows, roasted 15 to 20 biscottl In a saute pan over medium heat, mix solid chocolate, chocolate sauce and cabernet. Mix well. Place 1 roasted marshmallow on �a piece of biscottl. Top with as much chocolate cabernet sauce as desired (1 to 2 tablespoons), or just dip It into the sauce. Seared pork tenderloin and s'mores recipes and photos from foodtv.com &ll )m vefliffl Catch27 features trading cards, allowing patrons to buy and trade their friends for better, more attractive ones. Facebook with a wicked twist TOMEKA STEELE SENIOR WRITER We've all heard of The Face- book. How can we miss it when it is everywhere we turn on the Internet? People are reconnecting with their first grade sweethearts and looking up that hot guy or girl in their psychology class and sending them a "poke Some people have thousands of "friends" and some seem to only have but a few. Catch27 puts an end to that problem by letting you buy and sell your friends. Yes, you heard correctly, the object of Catch27 is to have as many "cool" friends as possible and when you have the hottest most awesome pack of 27 friends you can win a free iPod, all the more incentive to sign up and be a part of Catch27. You win nothing with The Facebook. One can invite their friends to join and they will automatically show up on the "pack" page but the twist is that you can trade their friends for sexier, smarter ones which would make any friend feel kind of used but you can always sell them in retaliation. "I think the whole concept of Catch27 is hilarious. It's kind of neat how people have cards and can trade friends. I could never do it though because I'm too sensitive and if my friend traded me it would hurt my feelings said Tiffany Bonaparte, junior sociology major. Patrons can trade and buy friends for as low as $0.99, for a group of three, called a "wax" pack. The friends come in the form of an online card. Just like trading online baseball cards. A card includes your picture, name, city or school and your favorite quote on the front. On the back of the card are your "Stats" which include four interesting facts about you and they can be whatever you want them to be. The value of your friend- ship or card will be based on how many people view your online page, how cute and smart you are, how many friends you invite and the number of people buying and trading you. So the value of your own card will fluctuate over time. As well as having a trading card on Catch27, you can also create blogs other members can read. A blog can be made only after one creates their Personal Playing Catch27 card. The blogs on this Web site are very creative and get ranked. People put a lot of thought and excellent writing into their blogs. The blogs on Catch27 are some of the most frequently read in the world. The cards also include a label. Just like in the real world, people label you all the time. Whether you are a dork or a babe is something you pretty much know from friends. When making your card there are nine choices to choose from which are Geek, Slut, Brain, Wisea Rebel, Star, Freak, Bitch and Jock. Each page also includes a Playlist and an Itch List. A Playlist are more interesting facts about ones self. A Playlist ranges from "The coolest job you've had" to "Your most humiliating moment An Itch List is the list of qualities you seek in a significant other. This is a place where you include what things you like and dislike. The second object of Catch27 is to hook up and meet cool people. The creators of the Web site expect everyone to be totally honest. If you are look- ing for a guy who won't mind holding your purse as you shop, that's exactly what they want you to list. If you are looking for a girl who drinks beer and swears then that's what you should say. t On Catch27 you can also communicate with other members by sending them a Wiretap. A Wiretap is the same thing as sending someone a message. They can respond to you by sending you a wiretap back. Now for the good stuff how you can join. It's pretty simple. Just go to Catch27.com and sign up. There are no fees, you just sign up and start creating your Personal Playing Card and you better make it good if you want those prizes and high rankings. Catch27 prides itself on being real and just like real life. Since life is seldom happy-go-lucky this evil game of social life is what makes it so interesting. The creator of Catch27 is E.Jean Carroll. Carroll has a column in Elle magazine and she was nominated for an Emmy for her writings for "Saturday Night Live Carroll has also written for Esquire since 1979. Carroll and her sister Cande Carroll created the well-known Web site greatboyfriends.com. This is a great Web site where women can recommend their ex-boyfriends to other women. Even Oprah thought this was one of the best ideas ever. It's so wicked, so unthinkable we can't help but go and see what it's really about. But beware it's not your friendly facebook. Your friends can trade you for better ones. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. Date rape drug indicator now available for drinkers Awareness is the key JESSICA CRESON SENIOR WRITER� Drink Safe Technology, Inc. has come out with a new way to stop sexual predators. They have invented small cards the size of coasters and test strips that are like business cards to discretely test your drink no matter where you are. This is ideal for freshmen, people who are new to town and don't know the in's and out's of certain places and spring breakers. "I would use them downtown especially where there is always the thought of something going see DATE RAPE page B2 Simply place a drop of your drink on the test strip and find out what is really in the drink the "friendly guy" from across the bar bought. Dealing with long distances How to survive long distance relationships It is a common sight on campus to see students using The Facebook. Facebook Me SARAH CAMPBELL STAFF WRITER New Web site serves up addiction to college students across America TREVOR KIRKENDALL STAFF WRITER There's a new Web site out that is taking college campuses by storm and turning students across the country into addicts of a new form. If you have yet to discover the latest Internet craze, it's time you come out from your cave. The Web site is The Facebook, and it has allowed users to reconnect with people from their past, either in high school or from some other area of life. For those who are addicted to checking out people's pro- files and away messages on AOL Instant Messenger, The Facebook will only add to your stalker-like tendencies. All ECU students who are registered with The Facebook have access to all other ECU students' profiles. You can click on the names and add anyone as your friend, as long as they confirm the friendship too. The Web site also features many types of different searches. You can opt to search another school or conduct a global search and look for anyone at any col- lege. Of course, not all colleges and universities in the country are accessible through The Face- book, but one day they will be. You can also search high schools. The Web site allows you to search yours or any other graduating class from any high school in the country. This could be a handy tool in locating old friends if you moved away from a particular area. The Facebook also gives you the option of listing all your classes out, so you can see who else is in your classes and add them as friends. There are also several groups you can join or create your own. They include topics from sports groups, band see FACEBOOK page B3 When beginning college many students are leaving behind their family and friends for the first time. It gives them a sense of freedom and excitement know- ing they no longer have to abide by curfews or rules that seem utterly ridiculous at times. How- ever, many students also leave behind significant others that have become a valuable part of their lives. Being miles away from them can create added stress and worry because you no longer have the luxury of seeing them whenever you want. Being in a relationship ultimately makes you vulnerable to heartache. Most people are willing to avoid this terrible feeling at all costs, which for some means ending a relationship when distance becomes a factor. This may be the right thing for some people to do, but there are ways to keep the flame alive even when miles separate you. Moving away from your loved one gives you an opportunity to get to know yourself better by giving you a chance to be your- self without having to constantly think about someone else. This new independence can be intimi- dating at first, but if taken advan- tage of can be the best thing that has ever happened to you. "Get out there - sightsee, attend lectures, go to museums and plays, do volunteer work for a cause you believe in. Basically, explore your new hometown and be open to forming new friend- ships said Sherry Amatenstein, author of The Q&A Dating Book in a recent article on ivillage.com. By doing this you are open- ing yourself up to new experi- ences that allow you to explore your passions without limiting yourself to things that only you and your significant other enjoy. "Try to think of this period of your life, not as the equiva- lent of dropping into the black hole of Calcutta, but rather as if you're embarking on a great adventure. And you are. It shows guts and ambition to move away from everything familiar to an environment where you're an outsider Amatenstein said. Long distance relationships require a vast amount of trust in order to survive all the emotions of doubt, jealousy and fear that accompany almost all relation- ships. You have to be able to trust your significant other because if you can't, you will constantly be worried about their faithfulness to you. If you can't trust them enough to know they will not cheat on you then you obviously can't handle a long distance rela- tionship because uncertainty will plague your mind and prevent you from being truly happy in your relationship. "The failure of LDRs is a misconception. Couples break up for many reasons but my 10 years of research on this subject has shown that distance doesn't seem to be one of them. Indeed, couples in LDRs report the same levels of intimacy, trust, com- mitment and satisfaction as geographically close couples said Dr. Greg Guldner, director of the Center for the Study of Long-Distance Relationships and the author of Long Distance Relationships: The Complete Guide. The best benefit of a long dis- tance relationship can be finding out if your significant other is indeed the right person for you. Having your relationship tested on a daily basis provides insight into how your life together might be in the future. Indeed, long distance relationships prove the legitimacy of the common cliche - absence makes the heart grow fonder. This writer can be contacted at ieatures@theeastcarolinian.com. PAGE B2 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES 3-10-05 What have YOU Choosing the perfect statues that look like the bride and groom are an essential cake accessory. Graduating students walk down aisle Wedding season has arrived LAURA KEELING SENIOR WRITER For many students, the months April, May, June, July and August mark the ending of college life and the beginning of married life. Spring and summer are the biggest and most popular times for weddings, especially for younger couples. "Spring always brings happi- ness, which is a good variable in planning weddings said Tammy Whitley, event coordinator at Rock Springs Center. "The stress level is a lot lower In 2003, it was estimated by the National Center for Health Statistics that there were 2,187,000 marriages in the United States. In North Carolina alone the same year, there were 62,708 marriages. By this time, planning for the "big day" has been a top priority. For a bride, the entire year before the wedding is full of choices about flowers, cake, music, catering, dress, favors and all kinds of things that make the day perfect. This can be pretty hectic for a bride while still attending college. There are many Web sites that aid in planning a dream wed- ding. Some of these sites include theweddingchannel.com, thek- not.com and blissweddings.com just to name a few. These sites help you find a place to host the reception and ceremony, have flower bouquet and cake designs and wedding gown and brides- maids dress selections. These Web sites offer tips on how to have the perfect day and what the couple can look forward to. Planning is the key for the ultimate wedding. Whitley said the very first things to be con- cerned with are the church site, reception and catering, photog- rapher and D.J. These are things that have to be booked well in advance for the desired date. Planning for a wedding is not a last minute decision. To be fully prepared it could take a year. The Web sites above offer cer- tain areas that aid in planning in your area, budgeting and guest list tools. If an event planner is not in the budget, these tools might aid in planning on your own. For those couples on a budget, there are many Web sites that offer discounted wedding favors, rentals and honeymoon pack- ages. This way there might be enough money left over after the wedding for other things that are needed instead of coming up short. Some couples choose to have a unique wedding. Getting mar- ried on golf courses, on boats, on the beach or even where the couple first met are popular places some choose in order to add ambience to the occasion. For others, ceremonies in churches are what fit best. Traditional ceremonies are usually held in a place of worship. Another tip for the bride and groom-to-be is to make sure to register for gifts at vari- ous department stores. Most places such as Target, JC Pen- ney's, Belk and Dillard's have a wedding gift registry set-up that is easy to use for both couple and guests. If you make it easy for your friends and relatives to purchase gifts, you will get exactly what is wanted and save time by not having to return multiple appliances, dishes and other items. This year, according to thek- not.com, some of the hottest wedding trends are vintage items such as dresses and jewelry, the 'mermaid look wearing your hair down instead of up and mixing and matching colors with table cloths, plates and glasses on the table. Whitley said this year the chocolate fondue fountain is a favorite among couples. The chocolate comes in many differ- ent flavors and is coupled with a fruit display. Through the stress of plan- ning and all the hard work, the wedding day will be sure to hold very special memories for both the wedding party and guests. This writer can be contacted at features@theeas tcarolinian. com. Date Rape from page er wrong one night and some guy put something in my drink said Mary Kaufman, junior communi- cation major. How it works: there are two tests per coaster and card and each test has two round spots where you put your drink onto both of them. Then smear each gently and wait until they are dry. If either spot turns dark blue, then it is highly possible someone has slipped a date rape drug into your drink. On the back are further details including how important lighting is, so maybe going into a bathroom stall would work best and what drinks are approved for these tests. Straight fruit juices are not, but if they have liquor in them, then they are. Wine is not going to show up on the test and things with milk or heavy cream might have skewed results. Although, drinks such as sodas, water, hard liquors, mixed drinks, beer and ales are going to work. This all got started with a man named Francisco Guerra. He had a friend who was a victim of date rape due to the colorless, tasteless and odorless drug (most of the time it is GHB, rophynol (roofies) and ketamine). He saw what she went through in order to get passed this one night. "I think it's good that some- thing is being done about the problem of date rape. It has been a problem with no real solution for a while said Lauren Dykes, junior communication major. These drugs have about the same effects, such as GHB produces drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, unconsciousness, seizures, severe respiratory depression and coma. Ketamine's original purpose was to be used as an anesthetic for medical purposes with humans and animals. Now, it is only used for animals legally. According to drinksafetech. com, the Drink Safe Web site, emergency room mentions of ketamine rose from 19 in 1994 to 396 in 1999. This is a huge increase and a growing problem. The numbers are from big cities but that's where it all starts then spreads. "I might use them in a place where I was unfamiliar with my surroundings like another school or a larger city Dykes said. Roofies are legally available in 60 countries, not the United States, for treatment of insomnia. The feeling a roofie gives off is like being drunk. Slurred speech and poor judgment are the main results along with walking being a great challenge. The effects of one can be felt as quick as 10 minutes after ingestion and can last up to about eight hours. If enough is ingested then there can be more severe prob- lems such as respiratory distress, deep sedation and blackouts can last as long as 24 hours. If there was a lot of alcohol already consumed or if drugs are in the system or taken afterward, overdose with possible death, if left alone, can occur. The thought is very scary and if there is any chance of it hap- pening, say over spring break or the beginning of college where people might take advantage of new-comers, then it would be a good idea to purchase these cards and strips. Even if they are never used, if there are a few stored in your wallet for an occasion that makes you nervous, it might ease the nerves. "I think it is a great idea because being out at a bar and not knowing who is around you, it would be nice to know what's in your drink Kaufman said. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. rJTif TT3 f Wasting your money on rent. Own your own home 4 less! "Call one of my buyer specialist to see any home in the Pitt County market. 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Greenville � wilsonacre�@druckerandfalk.com tsj Place an ad in our classifieds 3-10-05 3-10-05 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES PAGE B3 ou E. Dowdy ares s e s $595- semesters. L.A eds f! Greenville Museum of Art Vew exiM ftifngs exctfng artists to area SARAH CAMPBELL STAFF WRITER The Greenville Museum of Art is one of the only local muse- ums that has the ability to bring well-known artists' exhibitions to the area. Whether you are interested in art or could care less, a visit to the GMA will give anyone a profound appreciation for art. However, one trip to the GMA may not be enough to sat- isfy your hunger for beauty and fine art because once you walk through its doors you will never feel the same again. Being able to view paintings, sculptures and drawings that express the world in which we live in an abstract and yet realistic way is a gift that will last a lifetime. The exhibition titled "George Bireline: The Many Roads Taken" will open March 4 at the GMA . and run through May 6. Bireline, ; a NC artist and educator, will have 23 paintings on display covering a span of more than 40 years beginning in the 1960s through 2002. Bireline's most recent paintings included trompe l'oeil, social and cultural themes, as well as personal and figurative images, but his earlier paintings were mainly color-field. "Bireline was one of North Carolina's most important art- ists and art educators and we are pleased to make this exhibition of his paintings available for the citizens of this state to enjoy said Barbour Strickland, GMA executive director, in a recent GMA newsletter. Born in Peroia, 111 in 1923, Bireline studied art at Bradley University through the GI Bill after he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Later he received his master's of fine arts degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and went on to teach at NC State University College of Design for 30 years. His career as an artist however, took off in 1964 at the Andre Emmerich Gallery in New York where he sold his color-field paintings at a sold out show. In 1999 the idea for "The Many Roads Taken" exhibition formed Frflf-r KBfMMB r I � mww In w Uvi 1 fiff'i II' K, 1 � � 1 to I - -1 � k'� 'I � .j �� mV ' mm tm i " il Wm Hi I. � � rS t m 1 irT J 1 7 Wl'Lm Wimpie's Steam Bar and Cajun Cafe" Seafood with a southern attitude MARTHA HILL STAFF WRITER Greenville Museum of Art is featuring collections from various artists. while having lunch with Strick- land, but he never got to see it progress very far since he died in 2002, just three years short of its opening. "Bireline's rich, complex and colorful paintings took NC art into realms it had never dreamed of said Max Halperen, catalogue essayist, artist and art critic in The Many Roads Taken catalogue, which accompanies the exhibi- tion and can be purchased for $10. The paintings included in the catalogue are all part of the exhibitions and relay a vivid use of color as well as unique approaches to everyday things and ideas. "Symbols and allusions drawn from every era of man's history crowded his canvases and his frames as he tackled matters of belief, the environment, the homeless, AIDS, the nature of art, the fragile nature of our being Halperen said. His paintings are diverse and meaningful in ways the naked eye may not notice at first glance, but after some contemplation it becomes quite obvious. NOW TAKING University Meal Deal To Go: 758-4200 � Lunch�All Day � Dinner�Til 10 Pm � Late Night� Menu Til 2 Am located downtown (old sports pad) parking available in back lot The NC Arts Council, The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, Wachovia Bank, NA, Bonny and Tony Breuer, ART Gallery, Lid. and Melissa Peden and Robert Irwin sponsored this exhibition. Last year more than 3,000 children participated in pro- grams offered by the GMA and 12,000 visitors from Greenville and surrounding towns, counties and states visited to view various exhibitions. Besides exhibitions from well-known artists such as Bireline, the GMA houses works from various NC artists and a students' gallery, which features works by local students as well as works by students at ECU. The Greenville Museum of Art is open Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. Admission to the museum is free. It is located at 802 South Evans St across the street from Ham's Restaurant. To view a calendar of upcoming exhibitions visit their Web site at gmoa.org. This writer can be contacted at featurei@theeastcarolinian.com. Wimpie's Steam Bar and Cajun Cafe is one of the best-kept secrets in Pitt County. Wimpie's offers a variety of appetizers and entrees that are prepared by Chef Richard, using only the freshest and finest ingredients. "Seafood with an attitude said Scott Joyner, owner. "This is an independently owned restaurant. We've been in business for over 14 years, so we must be doing something right A great way to start off the evening is with the smoked ahi tuna, oyster rockefeller or crab dip. A combination of crab meat, herbs and cream cheese, baked golden brown and served with pita points is a must for regular patrons. One might also keep in mind to try one of their home- made soups: Hatteras style clarh chowder, seafood gumbo or the restaurant's award-wftining she crab soup. Entrees will satisfy even the most discriminating palette. Some popular seafood entrees are Wimpie's pasta with jumbo shrimp and sea scallops pan seared over linguini tossed with homemade Alfredo sauce and baby vegetables, crab imperial with baked lump crab meat served with asparagus and a house salad or Wimpie's SS&C. This is a combination of shrimp, sausage and chicken sauteed in a jalapeno cream sauce and served over a bed of creamy grits. If sea- food isn't your thing, one might try the spicy island chicken or an aged choice ribeye. For the people who want surf and turf there is the mixed grill. This includes a cajun ribeye, mari- nated medallions of tuna and skewered shrimp. Come with an appetite because the dessert selection is fabulous. Homemade bread pud- ding, key lime pie and tuxedo cake are just a few of the options available. Steamed oysters and shrimp are the foundation of the steam bar which is separated from the restaurant by a partition with easy access from one to the other. The fun thing about the oyster bar is that live entertainment is provided on Friday and Satur- day nights, beginning around 7:30 p.m. The restaurant brings in local talent from Pitt and surrounding areas with a wide variety of sounds. Great times are to be had, as some patrons will hop up and dance to the beach music in between eating oysters and shrimp. It really is a fabulous atmosphere if you love southern hospitality and good music. Some upcoming bands include Electric Wildlife, Victor Hudson and Eddie Lilley. Wimpie's is located in Win- terville's old historical A.W. Ange and Company General Merchan- dise Store located on the corner of West Main Street and Mill Street. This building, built in 1922, was the Wal-Mart of the 1920s. Cus- tomers could come to buy food, clothing, farm implements or a kitchen sink if they needed it. People brought in their own jars to fill with molasses that came in barrels and cut off the amount of cheese they needed from the brick. From Greenville, drive down Route 11 until you see signs for downtown Winterville. It's about a five minute drive from Pitt Community College. Turn left at the stoplight on Route 11 and turn on to West Main Street. Wimpie's is on the right at the stoplight. Laissiz le bon temps rouler. Let the good times roll. And the good times are always rolling at Wimpie's. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. Wimpie's Info: � Open Monday - Saturday at 5 p.m. - Go to wlmpiescajun.com to see the great daily seafood specials or to find out what bands are playing. The Web site also features Information about drink specials. � Call ahead to find out wait times or availability of tables for large groups, 355-4220 Wimpie's has some of the best steamed oysters in Pitt County. Facebook from page B1 fan clubs, movie fan clubs, home- town groups or political based groups. The key to The Facebook's suc- cess is getting more and more people to sign up. Many ECU students already have a Face- book account of their own with hundreds, if not thousands, of friends listed on their profile. And it doesn't end there. Branch out your list of friends from school to school from North Carolina all the way to Hawaii. This Web site has blossomed into popularity over the past few months. Its numbers continue to grow everyday with new signups and with new colleges being added weekly. Maybe one day, the popularity of The Facebook will replace the popularity of AIM. There hasn't been an easier way to find the people you lost touch with over the years than The Facebook. So go ahead, and Facebook all of your friends. Get with the program and see what mysterious person you can dig up from your past. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. Have a pet, need free watersewer, and convenient to campus? We have a place for everyone! 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And that red is doing what scientists who research emotional effects from colors said it would do, make me very, very angry. Driving toward my apart- ment, I often cruise past a local ECU merchandise store and adjacent used book store with PeeDee the Pirate scowling at passerby's outside with his black boots securely fastened to the ground and for obvious reasons. NC STATE BASEBALL TICKETS at the NEW Doak Field OH SALE HOW! 919)865-1510 or LogfDnto GOPACK.com 05207 xhk �� One of two billboards around town for NC State baseball Is pictu What college student wouldn't want him as a lovely addition and decorative centerpiece to so eloquently match their Scarface posters and neon signs? But towering above the purple and gold buildings are action shots of Wolfpack players belting baseballs into oblivion. Too bad it's been the only instance NC State has thumped the ball in the same vicinity as the Pirates. ECU ripped the Wolfpack 13-1 behind a dominating perfor- mance from pitcher Mike Flye on Feb. 26. Flye tossed 5 13 scoreless innings, Mark Minicozzi went 4-for-6 with three RBI and Adam Witter socked a grand slam in the Homewood Suites Shootout, the first of four meetings this season between the in-state rivals. The Diamond Bucs have dis- patched four ranked opponents this season including No. 7 Georgia in the final game of the first annual Keith LeClair Classic. Boulevard and 10th Street. The Pirates defeated the Bulldogs handily in front of a sold out crowd as ECU'S Jeff Ostrander earned Conference USA's Pitcher of the Week award after tossing 7 13 shutout innings, allowing just two hits while striking out seven. see HUGHES page B6 Holtz's squad excited to finally suit up for spring practice ijsk:4 f I i - i MB � T Holtz looks on as his Pirates take to the field for spring practice Wednesday. Team will practice in pads for first time today ERICGILMORE SENIOR WRITER j Football season used to run roughly from August to the end of November and hopefully Decem- ber. Nowadays, football is a year round sport. There are no breaks for players and now no real off- season. Spring is no exception. "It's that time of year said an exuberant Skip Holtz at a press conference a week ago referring to the1 start of spring practice. The team started their first official practice on Monday. Each Division I-A team is guaranteed IS spring practices. It is up to the coaching staff to decide how they want to use their allotted time on specific days. Holtz held practices on Monday and yesterday in shorts, but tomorrow the team will be in pads for the first time. The see HOLTZ page B6 The softball team took two out of three games from St. Louis. Softball opens C-USA play in 'grand' style Weekday series laced with drama, home runs DAVID WASKIEWICZ SENIOR WRITER ECU seeking hall of fame nominations (SID) � The ECU Athletics Hall of Fame is solic- iting nominations for individuals to be inducted in 2005. Help the Hall of Fame Committee in its selec- tion of 200S inductees by sending in your nomina- tion of deserving candidates. Nomination forms can be obtained by contacting ECU Athletics at 2S2-328-4600 or via e-mail at brittli(smail.ecu.edu. The following criteria for eligibility of candidates will govern the election of indi- viduals to the Hall of Fame. 1. The candidate should not have represented ECU as a student-athlete for a minimum period of 10 years immediately preceding the date of induc- tion or be deceased. 2. The candidate must not be a full-time member of the ECU faculty or staff, in the category for which the inductee is being honored, at the time of election and induction. 3. The candidate must have attended ECU at least two academic years or must have held a responsible staff position or have been an exemplary supporter S of ECU athletics for at least five academic years jk and must have been in good standing at the ter- � mination of such relationship with the University. 5 D fi 4. The candidate's athletic achievements and con- j tributlon to sports while at ECU or as an Alumnus Alumna must have been widely recognized over the area served by the University, enhancing the reputa- tion of the University as well as of himselfherself. 5. The candidate must be of good character and reputation and not have been a source of embar- rassment to the University. 6. The candidate must have left the university as a graduate, or in good standing, and with the good graces of ECU officials. 7. All candidates shall be considered without discrimination on the basis of sex, race or national origin. Written nominations will be received beginning immediately with a deadline of May 1, 2005. Nominations should include dates of the candidate's contributions and a brief resume. The ECU softball team opened their first conference series last Tuesday as they hosted St. Louis. The Lady Pirates, who were 22-4 at the time, have just come off of a disappointing showing at the Pirate Clash last weekend losing to Marshall in the semi-finals and were ready to prove themselves as one of the best in the land once again. ECU sophomore pitcher Keli Harrell and junior Steph- anie Hayes brought their A-game limiting the Lady Bil- likens to only three hits and combining for nine strikeouts on their way to a shutout in game one Tuesday afternoon. Harrell recorded her 11th win of the season as Hayes earned her first save. The big highlight of the game came in the very first inning when freshman Paige Baggett capped off the team's scoring with a grand slam. "It felt good to hit the home run, I was just looking to hit the ball hard, not to hit it out said Baggett. "The pitch was inside, I'm used to driving the balls out into right field I just got my stance right and took it Baggett's blast put the Lady Pirates up 5-0 and they never looked back, winning the game 7-0. The second day of the series featured a doubleheader with St. Louis. Unlike the day before, the Lady Pirates couldn't get anything going on offense in the first game. ECU junior pitcher Brently Bridgeforth allowed four runs in her first loss of the season before being pulled in the third inning. ECU attempted to mount a comeback in the bottom of the fourth Inning scoring two runs, but the team just could not get it going beyond that remaining hitless in the last two innings of the game. St. Louis won the game wi.th the final score 4-2. "I really thought our energy level was too low said ECU Head Coach Tracey Kee. "1 felt like St. Louis was more energetic than us, they were hungrier than we were and they were able to pull that game from us In the final game of the series ECU found themselves down again 5-2 heading into the fifth inning, when Junior Kristajessup started a rally with a two run shot to left field. The Lady Pirates went on to score three more runs in the inning and posting a combined 10 hits to put the team up for good, winning 7-5. "The wins came on our sticks coach Kee said after the game. "Whenever you put ten hits HELUESEN see SOFTBALL page 87 ECU ties for fifth at Pinehurst; (SID) � The ECU women's; golf team could not overcome the powerful winds at Pinehurst Golf Club and finished tied for fifth! place after a final round score of 330. The tournament was being1 held at the par-72, 6,009-yardi Pinehurst No. 8 Golf Course. ! Jessica Hauser (Germanton NC) led the Pirates (74-32-2); posting a 54-hole score of 237. and finished tied for 19th. Senior! Adrienne Millican (Fuquay Varina, NC) was the only other Pirate to finish in the top-25 after! she carded a final score of 239! (74-81-84). Pirate freshman Emelie Lind who was sitting in 38th place! after two rounds, withdrew from! the competition after falling ill; on Monday night. "The conditions Tuesday! were brutal said Head Coach; Kevin Williams. "After a great opening round we were unable to adjust to! the adverse weather and really; struggled. We were able to pick' up some quality regional win that will help put us In great! position for a postseason tourna ment berth Nationally ranked (No. 25) Washington State (918) cruised past the competition as the fin- ished 21 stokes ahead of UNC Wilmington (939) for the team title. Oregon (No. 35) and Missis- sippi State (No. 27) finished third and fourth, while the Pirates (No. 48) tied with Conference USA foe Louisville (No. 57) for fifth place. UNC Wilmington's Becky Berzonski and Michelle Jarman each claimed the individual tour- nament championship as they fired at 224, three strokes better than third place finishers Lisbeth Meincke (Georgia State), Anas- tasia Kostina (Wash. State) and Maria Kostina (Wash. State). The Lady Pirates will hit the links again on March 25 when they participate in the Liz Murphy Intercollegiate in! Athens, Ga. Top Pirate Finishes T19. Jessica Hauser 73-81-83-237 T25. Adrienne Millican 74-81-84-239 T35. Heidi Helllesen 77-86-78-241 T39. Michelle Williams 78-79-85-242 WD. Emelie Lind 82-78-WD Top Ind. Finishes T1. Becky Berzonski (UNCW) 73-73-78-224 T1. Michelle Jarman (UNCW) 75-73-76-224 T3. Usbeth Meincke (Ga. State) 76-74-77-227 T3. Anastasia Kostina (WSU) 74-76-77-227 T3. Maria Kostina (WSU) 72-76-79-227 Top Team Finishes 1. Washington State 303-301-314-918 2. UNC Wilmington 312-306-321-939 3. Oregon 313-315-317-945 4. Mississippi State 319-305-322-946 TS. ECU 302-319-330-951 T5. Louisville 325-319-307-951 3-10 $ B 286 Wi 4 Greenvi � rch 10, 2005 ESEN ties � th at lurst I ECU women's' ot overcome the t Pinehurst Golf �d tied for fifth! I round score of nent was being" 72, 6,009-yard, iolf Course. i (Germanton ates (74-32-2); le score of 237. for 19th. Senior! can (Fuquay- the only other the top-25 after! il score of 239! in Emelie Lind in 38th place! withdrew from! after falling 111- . ions Tuesday! d Head Coach; pening round ! to adjust to! her and really; re able to pick- regional wins ut us in great! season tourna nked (No. 25) ! (918) cruised ion as the fin- ihead of UNC ) for the team 35) and Missis- i finished third le the Pirates h Conference e (No. 57) for igton's Becky chelle Jarman dividual tow- nship as they strokes better lishers Lisbeth State), Anas- sh. State) and ish. State), ates will hit an March 25 cipate in the' rcollegiate m Finishes Hauser -237 ; Mlllican -239 elliesen -241 Williams -242 eLind VD ilshes iski (UNCW) �224 lan (UNCW) �224 (e (Ga. State) �227 stlna (WSU) �227 na (WSU) �227 inishes n State 1-918 lington I-939 5-317-945 ii State -946 1-330-951 119-307-951 3-10-05 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � SPORTS PAGE B5 income tax Preparation OFF Congress plays 'Home Run Derby' REE STATE AND FREE E- FILING mar I ax S tO ne ervice 2865 S. CHARLES BLVD. 561-7400 4125 OLD TAR RD. 561-8291 ONE MONTH Walk-In Customers Welcome wmmm Premiere Beds Only Grwwilk Blvd. (Acrou from Pizza Inn) � 931.1147 Evam Strwl � 353 5400 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Congress has subpoenaed (from left to right) Frank Thomas, Rafael Palmeiro, Jason Giambi, Jose Canseco and Sammy Sosa. 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Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, Frank Thomas and best-selling author Jose Canseco have combined for 2,887 homers and are on the House Govern- ment Reform Committee's guest list for March 17. The lawmak- ers who drew it up were even thoughtful enough to ask Curt Schilling along to pitch. To keep things light, they also asked Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, union head Donald Fehr, executive vice president Sandy Alderson and San Diego General Manager Kevin Towers to put in an appearance. Without further ado, we pre- view the opening few minutes from that day's broadcast on C-SPAN. Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va com- mittee chairman: "Gentlemen, let me welcome you on behalf of the House " Selig: "Excuse me, congress- man, isn't this a Hepplewhite mahogany table, circa 1810? I only ask because I'm a student of history, as you probably know, and Davis: "Excuse me, commis- sioner. But we didn't call you down here to talk about history, except as it relates to steroids Selig: "I'm a student of ste- roids, too. Not a very good one, I'm afraid, and not by choice, mind you. Everybody else around me seemed to know about 'juice or whatever they call it, so I tried to sit down and learn. Well, I still don't see what bulging muscles and a bad atti- tude has to do with home runs and acne, but my people assured me it's all related. "Even so, when 1 heard that leaked grand jury testimony about someplace called BALCO and the 'clear' and the 'cream I thought they were talking about 'Oil of Olay Even asked my wife about it Rep. Henry Waxman, D- Calif "Mr. Selig, we were inquir- ing about " Selig: "Steroid use. Right. Do you know I once commissioned a study of androstenedione? Yeah, right after some snoopy reporter saw a bottle of it in Mr. McGwire's locker. Even hired some Harvard guys to do it. And you know what they found? You don't, huh? Well, frankly, sir, neither do I. 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Find yours at www. freedomcenter.org A I I rVMKW.1 Undf-qroond RMro�t U FREEDOM CENTER PAGE B6 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � SPORTS 3-10-05 HligheS from page B4 Georgia showcased a team ERA of under 2.00 before the match-up but the Pirates hung five runs in the fourth on their way to a 7-1 drubbing of the Bulldogs. There wasn't an empty seat in the house and hundreds of students lined the new "Jungle Minus the alcohol. We'll see how long that policy remains intact. No question in my mind that the Pirates can advance to the College World Series and the slogan "We're going will even- tually ring true. ECU filled up a $10 million state-of-the-art base- ball stadium, but I'd like to see a panoramic view of the complex with that catch phrase on a few measly billboards. Or least rid the city of wolves glaring at my windshield at every stop sign. I guess it's a free country and the university has no say in such matters. Free to advertise wherever and whenever for the right price but the community should put its foot down and show some respect to a university that breathes life into this part of the state. I shouldn't have to look at that billboard. I just recently noticed the eyesore over PeeDee on Evans Street after the other near the intersection of Highway 264 and 10th Street caught my atten- tion several weeks before and nearly induced a 10-car pileup. Yet another reason they should be taken down. Safety concerns. Too many times I have witnessed horrid acts of incompe- tence behind the wheel. But that's another issue irrelevant to sports. Although, the way some people drive, it may seem like NASCAR has transformed Greenville into Talladega, complete with trading paint and beer logos, except these are inside the car and not next to a number on the hood. This is eastern North Caro- lina, also known as Pirate Terri- tory. Sure, the ACC will always hold strong ties in the area with arguably as many supporters as the Pirates unfortunately. And heaven forbid someone garners a NC State shirt on campus, but that is a freedom no one should take for granted. Students from around the world enroll at ECU and not every one bleeds purple and gold. But by the time your four years, or five, or six or half your life is up taking classes, have enough respect for your alma mater to want to rid Greenville of a rival team's advertisement two miles from campus encour- aging you to buy tickets to their baseball games. Take a short road trip to Chapel Hill and tell me how many Duke billboards you come across. Better yet, a shirt that is a shade darker than Carolina blue or a person that actually enunci- ates Duke properly instead of an irritating Puke or Dook. I set out on a mission and that mission was to scour the community for a "We're going sign in the sky. Negative. Zilch. Zero. Maybe I didn't look hard enough. Perhaps if I drive through Raleigh, I will come across Pirates crushing and hurling base- balls with graphics inform- ing me to call for ticket information. But I doubt it. I've never been one to con- done vandalism .but it seems like the Wolfpack are the ones vandalizing our community and some low down dirty criminals) decided to enact some revenge b) splashing the Wolfpack billboard on Highway 264 with gold paint! Just a little hint, next time buy! more than just one tube, get, a brighter color and aim a tad higher. You thought paintball markers were designed to leav welts and bruises on your friends; but there are other mischievous uses. Not that 1 condone any act of vandalism. So next time, I'll bring the purple and you bring the gold To Clark-LeClair Stadium, of coursel This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian.com. HOllZ from page B4 first-year ECU head coach will keep the same schedule when the team gets back after spring break. Holtz thinks the first six prac- tices will be critical to evaluating players and their talents. "Getting out on the field has given us a little better perspective of what we have to work with right now said Holtz. With last year's starter James Pinkney no longer enrolled in school, Holtz will have to have to find a new quarterback. Red- shirt freshman Devon Drew and Patrick Pinkney, junior Kort Shankweiler and sophomore Pierre Parker will all compete for the starting job. Pinkney, no relation to James, is hampered by a shoulder sur- gery he had in the fall. Probably the favorite, he may not get as much of a look because he is not at full speed. "We've got to make a decision rather rapidly with who we aregoing to give this first shot Holtz said. "The quarterback) is where you have to start on that side of the ball. We've got to identify a starter out of this group. If we try to get three ready, then we're going to end up with none. We have to at least come out with one If Holt? doesn't feel com- fortable with the quarterback this spring, he may turn to one of the three freshmen set to arrive on campus in th fall. Rob Kass, Brett Clay or Terrell Hudgins could get extended looks as true freshman. Spring practice might hurt some of the more experienced players. Former starters Bobby Good, Hunter Wood, Sean Harmon and Shawn Levesque are forced to sit out spring practices because of various injuries. Other players who are on campus, but not eligible academically might be at a disadvantage as well. "I'm cfrtainly not penalizing them. It's very hard to be put on the two-deep depth chart when you're not practicing. For the people coming off injuries or sitting out for academics, we're going to go like they're not there Spring practice is always fun for the players. However, this year it might be all out war for players trying to scratch their way to the top. "Spring is time to earn a posi- tion. Fall is a time to get ready for a football game. As a young team without a lot of experience, we need to get guys ready to play. We can't be opening everything up to competition Competition will be the theme of spring ball, which usu- ally is concluded with the 22nd Annual Great Pirate PurpleGold Pigskin Pigout Party on Saturday, April 16 at 3 p.m. Fans might be pleasantly surprised when the team will scrimmage against each other. Already, Holtz has been pleas- antly surprised with his team is at considering they only won three games in a two year span. "The talent level is higher than I thought it would be. The attitude is much better than I expected it to me. The player's work habits and attitudes are much better than I expected it to be. If you look at a pro- gram that is 3-23, you expect everything to be broke. I've really been please with what I've seen through winter workouts. Even so, Skip Holtz signed his disclaimer. "There is still a long way to go. 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Bud is a student of history and he'll tell you there's no way to go back in time. At least not yet. So leave the records alone, too. Period, case closed. Can I be excused?" Davis: "Excuse me, Mr. Fehr. There appears to be a dissenting opinion. The chair recognizes Mr. Canseco Canseco (wearing a silk tank top, sunglasses and rising out of his seat): "You sayin' this body came naturally? You think I hit 462 homers eating chicken at every meal? But enough about singles hitters; let's talk about me. "I nicknamed myself, 'The Godfather of Steroids Pretty cool, no? And I personally injected ste- roids into the butt of at least one guy in this room. And I have it on good authority somebody's second cousin told me or some- thing like that - that more than a few others followed my instruc- tions and did the same. I can't remember any more details, but they're all in my book, which just happens to be on top of The New York Times best seller list. Only $25.95. 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