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www.theeastcarolinian.com THE EAST CAROLINIAN Volume 80 Number 86 WEDNESDAY July 20, 2005 SGA gears up for next semester Split ticket won't stop them from accomplishing goals CHRIS MUNIER STAFF WRITER Officers and cabinet members of the Student Government Asso- ciation met last week to discuss plans for the fall semester, budget issues, new recruits and to allow everyone to become familiar with one another. SGA officers met at 5:00 p.m. for an executive meeting and at 7:00 p.m. were joined by members of various student groups for a cabinet meeting. M. Cole Jones, SGA president, said he was pleased with the number of people who made it to the meeting despite long commutes and bad weather. "Even though its cloudy out- side, its sunny in student govern- ment said Jones. The cabinet meeting featured student leaders from groups like Healthy Pirates, Academic Affairs, Student Union and Ledonia Wright Cultural Center. Several members entertained ideas such as changes to the ECU OneCard as well as making rules against instructors giving tests and projects during the last week of the semester. Some cabinet members expressed worries about being overwhelmed by project ideas. Jones encouraged them to seek out Security Studies now offered at ECU New program to begin this fall semester SHANNON KEITH STAFF WRITER The SGA cabinet discusses issues and ideas to improve the university this upcoming school year. assistants within SGA in order to get their platform accomplished. "We need to strive to get 100 percent of our platform done said Andy Beamer, SGA treasurer. Beamer said there would have to be budget cuts this year ? every- one had received a cut in an effort to balance SGA's budget. SGA has had problems with different organi- zations spending too much money on equipment. Travel expenses will have to be limited as well. SGA is also looking to revamp the entire constitution. Each stu- dent organization will have to have an SGA senate representative in order to receive money. The 20052006 academic year will feature a first in SGA his- tory. This is the first time the SGA elections have resulted in split-ticket winners. The executive officers ran with other running mates during the election but now have to function together despite being on separate tickets. Jones is not worried about any differences though. Thus far, each of them has worked well together and they have similar visions for SGA's future. He said each candidate took a compulsory pledge of honor during the election to work together once the new staff was in place. Everyone agreed to one common see SGA page A5 Chairman has big goals for the medical school Rotondo will be responsible for surgery department ELIZABETH YORK STAFF WRITER The Department of Surgery at the Brody School of Medicine has named Dr. Michael F. Rotondo, a professor of surgery at ECU, as their new chairman. Rotondo has served as interim chairman since May of 2003 when o his predecessor, Dr W. Randolph 5 Chitwood, was named director of ? the Eastern Carolina Cardiovascu- 5 ROTONDO lar Institute. Rotondo was a reluctant candi- o date for the position initially. "I hadn't put thought into such a position at the time he said. However, after one year as interim chair it became evident that this was a position that appealed to him. When the time came to begin a search for replacement, Rotondo expressed interest in the position. The dean, Dr. Cynda Johnson, opted to forgo an external search. In his role as an academic sur- geon, he covers three areas: educa- tion, business and professional. This encompasses teaching duties, a clinical practice and overseeing the faculty and budget issues, such as generating clinical revenues. As chairman, Rotondo bears responsi- bility for the direction and vision of the department, as well as other various administrative duties. Rotondo describes the position as a "tremendous opportunity "What is dramatic about ECU and the Brody School of Medicine is that eastern North Carolina needs us Rotondo said. "It is great to work in a system where you are really needed - you couldn't ask for a better environ- ment He also said he has a "vast amount of goals" including expanding the clinical capacity in the fields of cardiovascular and gastric bypass surgery. "ECU has a history of being leaders in education Rotondo said. "There's a long tradition of excellence Rotondo hopes to strengthen see ROTONDO page A6 A new security studies program at ECU, which is scheduled to begin in the fall, has already generated interest from a large number of students. The program, which will S help student's foster new ideas ?and views of homeland security, combines elements from several w other departments of the univer- sity, including political science, criminal justice, geography and history. Rick Kilroy, director of Undergraduate Minor in Secu- rity Studies and professor of political science at ECU, said the interdisciplinary nature of the program helps students to focus on areas that are related to homeland security, but not available in their chosen field of study. "We are taking advantage of courses that are already out there said Kilroy. These schools work together to help develop curriculums and programs in this developing field of study. "It is an opportunity for schools to connect with what they are doing and to share ideas with one another Kilroy said. ECU now offers a 24-hour minor available to undergrad- uates this fall, as well as the 15-hour graduate certificate available since 2004. Plans are also underway to create a Masters pro- gram, which may be available as soon as 2006. "We're working on plan- ning the degree said Car- mine Scavo, director of the Security Studies Program and professor of political science at ECU. "The implementation date see SECURITY page A5 PAGEA2 WEDNESDAY JULY 20, 2005 news@theeastcarolinian.com KRISTIN DAY NEWS EDITOR Announcements News Briefs Finding the Youth Voice Local Democracy North Carolina will be holding a roundtable discussion on engaging the next generation of voters and civic leaders Tuesday, July 26 from 6-8 p.m. in the Willis Building. The public, of all ages, are invited to attend and participate in this event to bring the community and young people together to discuss empowering youth in the civic and voting process. For more information, please contact Democracy North Carolina at 321 -7715. Home Expo Interested in buying a home of your own? Progressive action and restoration community Development Corporation is holding the Home Expo Saturday, July 30 in the Willis Building in partnership with the City of Greenville planning and community development department and self- help credit union. Meet with housing representatives, general contractors, insurance companies, realtors and lenders. Registration is required. For more information, contact Missy Hill at 329-8141 or Gloria Kesler at 329-4226. Police Auction The Greenville Police Department will be holding an auction of unclaimed property Saturday, August 6 at 9 a.m. behind the police department. Items will be sold to the highest cash bid. These items include over 100 assorted bicycles, televisions, stereos, calculators, VCRs, CDs, tools, cell phones, DVD players, lawnmowers, video games, furniture and more. Kitty calendar contest extended Marley Fund's 2006 calendar contest is extending its entry deadline to July 22. Send your favorite photo of your pet along with a story of why he is so special and a $10 entry fee to 1510- 208 Wimbledon Way, Greenville, NC 27858, to qualify your animal. Winners will be featured as a monthly model in Marley Fund's 2006 Calendar. For more information, please call Joy at 215-0925. ALS Walk The sixth annual Down East Walk to d'Feet ALS will be held Sturday, September 17 at the Greenville Town Common. Want your event printed in TEC? Send your announcement with date, time, location and any other important information to news@theeastcarolinian.com. Brunswick sheriff publishes 386-page cookbook WILMINGTON, NC - Brunswick County Sheriff Ronald Hewett proves he serves more than just warrants in a cookbook that arrived in stores last week. Its 386 pages includes mystery pecan pie and hillbilly caviar. All proceeds go to Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter. The cookbook started in early spring when Hewett sent letters soliciting recipes to friends and colleagues around the state. The response means book buyers can cook up New Hanover County Sheriff Sid Causey's shrimp chowder, Haywood County Sheriff Tom Alexander's Smokey Mountain meat loaf and Camden County-style ribs by Sheriff Tony Perry. Cleveland County Sheriff Raymond Hamrick, who sent his fruit cocktail cake recipe in memory of his mother, said the cookbook was a wonderful idea. Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue had a similar reaction. To do a cookbook to raise money, of all the things he could have done said Perdue, who contributed a family favorite, flank steak marinade. Two companies say they're not liable for mlx-up at Duke hospitals DURHAM, NC - Two companies sued in connection with a hydraulic fluid mix-up at two hospitals affiliated with Duke University Health Systems said in court filings they shouldn't be held liable. Cardinal Health Inc. of Ohio and Automatic Elevator Co. of Durham have filed responses to the lawsuits about the mix-up that led to hydraulic fluid being used to clean surgical instruments instead of detergent. Some 3,800 surgical patients were affected by the mix-up that occurred last year at Durham Regional Hospital and Duke Health Raleigh Hospital. Automatic Elevator contends that if it was negligent at all - which it denies - its negligence "was superseded or intervened by the negligence of some other person, entity or party The other party is not identified in court documents. National space shuttle flight until at least next week, saying it is no closer to finding what caused a fuel gauge to fail in the first launch countdown. Discovery has been grounded by the problem since Wednesday. "We have been working for 212 years to return the shuttle to flight deputy shuttle program manager Wayne Hale said Monday. "A few days more when it's all said and done, to make sure we're flying safely, is not a problem in the bigger scheme of things Discovery and its crew of seven will fly no earlier than next Tuesday, Hale said. NASA may decide to conduct yet another fueling test on the shuttle that day or soon afterward, with the external tank fully loaded with propellants. Such a test could push the liftoff even further into next week. Hale said one big question being debated is if the problem does not recur in a fueling test, and the troublesome fuel gauge works properly, "is that good enough to go fly the next day?" - or even, possibly, the very same day. NASA puts launch off until at least next week, no closer to pinpointing fuel gauge failure CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA has put off its long-awaited resumption of International International nuclear talks with North Korea to resume July 26 SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea said Tuesday that North Korea will resume nuclear disarmament talks on July 26 after a 13-month boycott, with diplomats from five nations stepping up pressure on Pyongyang to scrap its nuclear weapons program. North Korea agreed earlier this month to return to the talks after being assured by the top U.S. nuclear envoy that Washington recognized its sovereignty. South Korea's Foreign Ministry said the talks Would convene July 26. No closing date was given. The previous three rounds, which started in 2003, lasted for several days and failed to lead to any breakthroughs. South Korea is pressing for this round of the six- nation talks to be more flexible and last longer - possibly up to a month or more. South Korea plans to "play a progressive and active role in making substantial progress at this round of six-party talks for resolution of the North Korean nuclear problem the Foreign Ministry said. China, Japan, Russia, South Korea and the United States have sought to convince the North to abandon its nuclear weapons. The nuclear crisis began in late 2002 when U.S. officials accused the North of running a secret uranium enrichment program. Arizona professor of classics named chair of ECU department Romer to head department of foreign languages and literatures ELIZABETH YORK STAFF WRITER ECU has named Frank Romer, a professor of classics at the University of Arizona, as chair of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, effective August 1. The university contacted Romer, currently working at the University of Arizona, after a colleague recommended him for the position. Romer describes the application process as "vigorous and fair noting that "they looked at all aspects: administrative experience, teaching and research The mission statement of ECU's Department of Foreign Lan- guages and Literatures attracted Romer because of its clear state- jnent about the tradition of Liberal Arts. "I'm interested in the role of foreign language in the college said Romer. "It seems that the college and university are working to enhance their academic profile Currently, the University of Arizona is experi- encing serious budget problems and therefore their administration is not encouraging development. Romer saw an opportunity to help the for- eign languages department at ECU as they grow with the school. Among his plans, Romer includes hopes that ECU can advance some language programs to have graduate programs. Romer Is a classicist, meaning that he specializes in Latin and Greek. He is also a philologist, or he studies language in the techni- cal sense. He teaches Greek and Roman religion, literature and history in his current position at the University of Arizona. He is particularly interested in the ancient geography of Mediter- ranean regions. In addition to numerous articles and book reviews, Romer has published a book entitled Pomponius Mela's Description of the World. Dating from 43 A.D the book is the earliest publication of geography. Romer translated the work and supplied scholarly commentary. Romer received his bachelor's degree from NYU and his master's and doctoral degrees from Stan- ford. In the last three or four years, he has received several academic- honors. He was awarded the College of Humanities Distinguished Undergraduate AdvisorMentor Award and the Humanities Seminars Advisory Board Teach- ing Award, both in the spring of 2004. Additionally, Romer served a one year appointment as the Cardin Chair in Humanities at Loyola College in Maryland during the 2002-2003 school year. "I love the Greenville area Romer said, noting that he is particularly interested in the ecological environment of Eastern North Carolina. Romer has friends and family in North Carolina as well, which he says will be a definite comfort factor. Romer will also be seeing at least one familiar face on campus this fall. "One of my students from my first Latin class at the University of Arizona is a history professor at ECU Romer said. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. 7-20-05 THE EAST CAROLINIAN ? NEWS PAGE A3 Our Patios Are Great For Grilling! New Student Community Now leasing for fall 2005! ? Spacious 3 bedroom 3 bathroom Apartments ? Parking at your front door ? Townhome Style- j1 No one above or below you ' ? Extra large brick patio ? Close to campus FREE Tanning, Pool, & Brand New Clubhouse ? Unlike anything else! University Suites 551-3800 Why Settle for limited patio space when you can have spacious indoor and outdoor living! CtarteBM Evans Slfeel Located at the corner of Arlington Blvd. and Evans St. - behind the Amoco Gas Station www.universitysuites.net PAGE A4 WEDNESDAY JULY 20, 2005 OPINION editor@theeastcarolinian.com JENNIFER HOBBS EDITOR IN CHIEF Pirate Rants To all my friends in summer school, I really miss you guys! I'm at home doing an internship, but I would give anything to be at ECU with my girls and guys. See you all in a few weeks Life is good. You're in school, building your future. Some folks are not so lucky. Don't blow your opportunity. You have the ability to make and take your own breaks. Just do it! To the ranter who said the alerts should all read: watch out for tall, black males since that is what most of them say anyway, as an African American, I find that to be a racist comment. Stop being racist. To the person who replied and was offended by someone's rant about how the flash alerts should outright state, "Look out for all AA Tall Males You didn't get it did you? I watch out for tall black males all the time! I mean they are so hot and I need a little bit of chocolate in my milk sometimes ECU needs MORE sexy black guys I may be a white girl with curly hair that likes to wear pink polo shirts but I really don't care for my men too. What is the deal with all the long haired, pink polo wearing white guys? Hey "dudes" get some style! I know it's summer and things are different during the summer, but why has downtown morphed from a college hang out to a ghetto. I don't even like going down there any more. I never understood why people went to a club or bar to start fights and stuff. When I go out I just want to hang out with friends, have a few drinks, and go home. 1 can't even do that any more with- out being harassed anymore. I hate it. Where are all my fellow college students. I want downtown back To the ranter who thinks the ranter who said all the alerts should read: beware of tall black malesI think he was being sarcastic and he made a good point that is what they all read! It's not racist, it's a crime statistic. No one can control who commits those crimes and to call someone else racist for pointing that out is ignorant! Do you remember your high school attendance policy? I do. If I can get 10 absences a semester before it affected me in high school why can't 1 get at least half that in college? What is the point of having a roommate if they are never there? you'd think if you paid 400 dollars every month you'd sleep there at least once. PS. Do your dishes. You know what really bakes my noodle? Reverse racism. Black people can call Caucasian people names such as "whitey" and what- not, but if any white person says anything to a black person they flip out and call them a racist. Hello pot, meet kettle. Our Staff Jennifer L Hobbs Editor in Chief Kristin Day News Editor Bridgette Joye Head Copy Editor Tanesha Sistrunk Photo Editor Newsroom 252.328.9238 Fax 252.328.9143 Advertising 252.328.9245 Carolyn Scandura Features Editor Tony Zoppo Sports Editor Alexander Marciniak Web Editor Edward McKim Production Manager Serving ECU since 1925. TEC prints 9.000 copies every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the regular academic year and 5,000 on Wednes days during the summer "Our View" is the opinion ot 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 tor decency or brevity) We reserve the right to edit or reect letters and all letters must be signed and include a telephone number letters may be sent via e-mail to ednorm theeaslcarolinian com or to The Easf Carolinian. Sell Help Building, Greenville, NC 27858-4353 Call 252 328 9238 lor more intormatton One copy ot TEC is tree, each additional copy is $1 In My Opinion Pop quiz for the new NEA resolutions NEA is public schools worse nightmare TONY MCKEE CONSERVATIVE CORNER Like McArthur to the Philip- pines, I have returned. After a much needed, and equally appreciated (thanks Boss!), hiatus from these pages I am refreshed, recharged and raring to go. Before I do that, I want to thank to Kristin Murnane for her column last week. Thanks Kristin. I hope we see more of your work. Alright then, let's get down to the business of making the campus safe for differing opinion, the exer- cise of free speech and the conser- vative (not so silent) majority. This being a purported institu- tion of higher learning, I thought it only fitting that this week's column should have a pop quiz. Ready? Here goes Can you tell me which national organization passed the following resolutions at their recent national convention that ended July 6? 1. To fight efforts to privatize Social Security (nine individual, and differently worded, resolu- tions). 2. To research and point out health problems with exposure to fragrance chemicals (yes, that means your perfume andor cologne), as well as designate a special area for future meetings "fragrance free 3. To expand nationwide plan to elect pro candidates to Congress in 2006 by sponsoring political training for members in targeted areas leading up to the election. 4. To boycott WalMart, Sam's Club and Gallo wines and ensure no Gallo wine is served at future functions. 5. To monitor the lawsuit Envi- ronmental Defense v. EPA, which challenges the EPA decision to increase mercury emission levels (and) also will explore the feasibil- ity of filing an amicus brief if and when the case is appealed. 6. To add the words "other" and "multi-ethnic" in addition to "unknown" in the category of ethnicity on all forms. 7. To propose the creation of a stamp honoring the group. 8. To defend the national affir- mative action victorv that resulted from the Supreme Court decision in Grutter v Bellinger by opposing Ward Connerly's anti-affirmative action ballot initiative, deceptively known as the "Michigan Civil Rights Initiative" (MCRI). 9. To call on President Bush and Congress to (a) support our troops by creating an exit strategy to end the U.S. Military occupation of Iraq and bring our troops home and (b) provide adequate veterans benefits and meet the needs of our veterans for adequate jobs, education, and healthcare. 10. To express opposition to the annual observance of "Take Your Child to Work Day" during the traditional school year. So, how many of you have figured out what the organization is? Anyone? I would hazard a guess that less than 1 out of 100 readers (and that is, naturally, a conservative estimate) have even the slightest clue. So, to satisfy your curiosity, or put you out of your misery, here's the answer (drum roll please): the National Education Association (NEA). I kid you not. This is just a sampling of the 67 "new business" items that were passed or sent to committee for further action by the Representative Assembly of the organization whose Web site banner reads "Great Public Schools For Every Child How does a boycotting private business because you disagree with their labor policies benefit schools or students? How do nine separate resolutions to fight Social Security privatization make for better schools? How does calling on President Bush and Congress to create an "exit strategy" for Iraq improve the student's education? And how in the world does "going on record" condemning Mexico's President Vicente-Fox' support of insensitive ethnic stereotypes (I didn't put that one in the pop quiz) have anything at all to do with the American classroom experience? By stretching the limits and generously and giving the NEA the benefit of the doubt, of the 67 new items that were approved by their Assembly, a whopping eight (count them, eight) actually had anything to do with schools or students. Actually, it was eight of 92, since 25 items were either withdrawn or defeated. That is quite a track record. Almost every one of you has had some experience with the NEA in your life. They are the powerful union that represents the interests of a large portion of the grade K-12 teacher in this country. Thankfully, and notably, their reach doesn't extend to the college level. Yet. Note that they represent teachers, not children. Their own personal and political agendas are more important than any spurious concern for the education of the children they influence. The NEA is one of the main reasons that the public school system is the failure that it is. The NEA has fought against any kind of performance standards measurements for teachers, merit pay or bonuses (better per- formers getting more money), the firing of incompetent teachers, and of course, the No Child Left Behind legislation. This is also the same group that screams that schools need ever increasing amounts of money to fix what they and their policies have already screwed up. The NEA is a tax exempt orga- nization. As such, it is not sup- posed to be politically active. That is a restriction that is totally ignored. A review of the NEA's records will show that not only is it active in the political arena, it is almost totally a Liberal activist group. That is another fact that gets ignored. The public school system has been in decline for decades. Literacy rates, test scores and stu- dent performance have been fall- ing while dropout rates increase. American students are falling behind their international coun- terparts in almost all areas of measure. Businesses complain they can't find people competent enough to do the jobs required and have to hire immigrants. And the list goes on. The NEA is supposed to be concerned with students and their education, not a political agenda. Until they get that through their heads and start adjusting their agenda, your children will be even less educated and capable than today's. Is that what you want for your children? If not, let them know. Their Web site is www.nea.org. 7-20-05 ce. Df the main iblic school e that it is. against any e standards teachers, (better per- re money), rompetent rse, the No slation. This that screams :r increasing to fix what have already doI system for decades. res and stu- e been fall- tes increase, are falling ional coun- ill areas of complain ; competent bs required grants. And Movi THE EAST CAROLINIAN ? NEWS PAGEA5 This Week: @Hendrix Theatre Emperors New Groove Thursday July 21st at 7pm Monday July 25th at 7pm V @Aqua Theatre Rain Site: Hendrix Co-Sponsored by The Student Rec Center Emperors New Groove Wednesday July 20th at 9:30pm ?films Hotline 328-6004 Coming This Fall: Office Space Crash Seen Millions High Tension The Longest Yard Trivial Pictionary Monster-in-Law orjNf the Rings Trilogy SisTrtftimp of Traveling Pants eJmityville Horror Inside DeepThroat Mr e Mrs. Smith House of Wax Madagascar House ofD Co-Sponsored by The Student Union, The Office of Student Experiences and The Office of Orientation Questions? Call 328-4715, Visit www.ecu.edustudentunion or email STUDENTUNION@MAIL.ECU.EDU SGA from page A1 theme for SGA: visibility, accessibil- ity and awareness. They are looking to propagate this idea Thursday with their Summer School Outreach event. SGA is also actively pursuing its "shipmates" program. This is a freshman leadership program where potential SGA senators learn about procedure and policy making. SGA has received several applications already, but are only accepting about 30 to 35 ship- mates. The purpose of the cabinet meeting was to begin what Jones tentatively calls a "collaboration station By this, he suggests dif- ferent organizations on campus collaborate to do service for the school and community. He gave the example of doing the March of Dimes fund raiser. Instead of several different groups doing their version of the March of Dimes, they could join together to do one comprehensive fund raiser. People would donate more if there were one big fund raiser rather than several March of Dimes events over and over again. SGA is also looking to continue ? SGA SGA Intends to hold cabinet meetings throughout the rest of the summer In preparation for the tall semester. There next meeting Is at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 In Mendenhall. its fashion of university-commu- nity relations as well. Jones wants to help improve the community and work with other groups like the volunteer center, WZMB, Pitt Community College and city development. He is also looking forward to working with Chancellor Ballard and Gary Moore, vice chancellor for Student Life, to build relations and promote diversity. Their new motto represents their intended platform, "SGA, enhancing the total student expe- rience This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. SeCUrity from page A1 depends on how quickly the approval process at ECU and the UNC system goes Scavo said he hopes the pro- gram will attract students from various academic disciplines such as biology, chemistry and computer science. "Security Studies can serve as a compliment to a variety of degrees Scavo said. Kilroy said that with the increased threat of terrorist attacks, especially after September 11, there is a demand for employees who under- stand the emerging threats facing the United States and how mili- tary and civilian agencies can work together to neutralize these threats. "Enlisting in the military may not be for everyone Kilroy said. "However, knowledge of homeland security can make for an attractive candidate, no matter what field he or she pursues ECU is a member of the National Consortium for Homeland Security, a network of universities that offer security stud- ies programs. This writer can be reached at news@theeastcarolinian.com. Mark A. Ward Attorney at Law Board Certified Specialist In State Criminal Law 252.752.7529 Visit our website at www.mark-ward.com Traffic Offenses DWI Drug Offenses State & Federal Courts I PAGE A6 THE EAST CAROLINIAN ? NEWS 7-20-05 ROtOndO from page A1 the relationship between undergrad- uates and the School of Medicine during his time in this new position. He says that many are interested in talking to undergraduates to help them figure out what they want to do. This can be a great advantage for undergraduates, because according to Rotondo, "we do have formal programs, but it is very powerful to interact with undergraduates so they can ask questions Rotondo wants to move the program into the technological age with the use of simulators, as well as expanding into translational research, which is taking new dis- coveries in the lab and applying them to the bedside. Rotondo is a native of Roch- ester, New York, and received a bachelor's degree in chemistry, a master's degree in cardiovascular physiology and a medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Prior to coming to ECU in 1999, he completed his surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hos- pital in Philadelphia, and received a fellowship in traumatology and surgical critical care at the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania. He has published 130 manu- scripts, abstracts, book chapters, monographs and educational materials. He has also delivered over 125 regional and national presentations. One of his most significant contributions has been in the field of damage control surgery. About 10 years ago, Rotondo and some of his colleagues became inter- ested in inspecting the way surgeons were dealing with trauma patients. "We had patients with tremen- dous amounts of excessive bleed- ing he said, "and we had nothing to offer them This became his goal to help find ways to help these patients survive. Rotondo found that this approach was met with some reluctance, as surgeons tend to be very traditional and reluctant to embrace change. Rotondo said his inspiration was wanting to make a difference and he didn't have a lot to lose. "Trauma patients couldn't handle operations, physically Rotondo said. His new approach to trauma victims was to make the first pri- ority to stop the bleeding instead of immediately conducting all resuscitative surgery. Once the body had a chance to recover, operations could be conducted with a higher rate of survival. In 1993, Rotondo published his findings in a paper, changing the face of trauma. "Previously, only 10 percent of trauma patients lived he said. "Now, 90 percent live The trade off for this high rate of survival was complications, which has become the primary concern of new doctors. Rotondo's innovative approach fits well with the traditions of ECU. His predecessors. Dr. Walter Pories (the first chairman of the Depart- ment of Surgery) and Dr. Chitwood were both ahead of their time in the field of medicine, he says. 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The greatest reward is the enthusiasm of the readers Rowling said. From the crowd present at the Greenville Barnes and Noble, this book should be equally successful Charlie from page A9 for Rowling. There were adults and children dressed up like wizards, free Harry Potter glasses and book posters for all the visitors. The store, usually closing at 10 p.m was open well after midnight. More than a quarter of a bil- lion books from the Harry Potter series have been sold. They have been translated into 61 languages and can be found in 200 countries around the world. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. University Haircutters Men s Cut and Style Shop 752-0559 S. Evans St. Across from Pinto Stuff Serving ECU annuls 11912 $8 Men's Cut with student ID tW3 MttSt. I ?fWWWPJ 4HL nrcPH nnjwni wtn9 IV ililvi PlactiniyinCMl Freddie Highmore Depp for portraying this role in his own way. He is not trying to be Gene Wilder. Wilder played a hospitable host in the 1971 version, whereas Depp plays the role as an unusual guy who gives the tour of his factory as if he was forced to do it. Also needing to be mentioned is that screenwriter John August adapted the novel to a film version having never seen the original version of the film. August wrote this as a very strange, weird and at times extremely random comedy. He's also added on to the ending of the novel. The last 10 minutes of the film is not in the original, nor is it in the novel. The film has a certain tone that is present throughout that is similar to another August scripted and Burton adapted film, Big Fish. This version of the book is not a musical either. The Oompa Loom- pa's (all played by one man, Deep Roy) sing, but their lyrics are what Dahl had written in his book. The music for these songs was writ- ten and sung by longtime Burton music collaborator Danny Elfman. The Oompa Loompa songs are some of the most comic moments in the film. The music is written to sound as music from the 1980s. Elfman is very familiar with this style as he used to be a member of the 1980's pop group Oingo Boingo. All of the Oompas Loompa's being played by the same person was a bit of a shock. Though they were all the same man, their voices were different and their computer generation was only a little on the eerie side. This was a significant change from the original film version of the book. This change added a different tone to the movie that was not achieved the first time around. Although this film may not be your typical dark Burton style film, it is still in the realms of what he does best. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory may be a little too peculiar for some, but it is overall an enjoyable two hours. As previ- ously stated, it's very similar in style to Burton's first feature film Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, yet there are many elements that will make you take one look at this and say, "That's a Tim Burton movie Most of these elements are found in the art direction of both the factory and the house in which the Bucket family resides. The factory has a dark look to it and the machinery found inside looks like something out of Fritz Lang's Metropolis. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is Burton's return to the random- ness and weirdness that we have all grown accustomed to when we watch one of his films. It may not be the best thing he has ever done, but it certainly is the best thing he's put out in the past several years. Grade: B This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. U'NiVHRSTiY 3 Bedroom 3 Full Bath WaterSewer Included ? Close to Campus On ECU Bus Route ? Sorry, No pets ailowed $875 Reserve Yours Today! 561-RENT OR 526-1915 nr?r ? r PAGEA12 WEDNESDAY JULY 20, 2005 SPORTS sports@theeastcarolinian.com TONYZOPPO SPORTS EDITOR Marshall will move from defense to offense and lead the wide recieving corps for UCF this season. C-USA Preview: UCF Golden Knights hope to end 15-game skid ERIC GILMORE 1 mbattled UCF head coach George (VI eary didn't gel the results he expected In his first year. In fact, O'l eary didn't get .m results ending the 2004 season winless. 1 his year, the second-yeai coa h s ill try to take a couple of steps in the rij;ht direction ol the school's plan to build an on-campus stadium has created a bu. I he planned facility, whi? h is in its infant stages, is set to be read bv 2007. The running game is a dif- ferent issue. UCF has to replace Alex I laynes, who departed as the career-yardage leader with 5,356. DontaviousWilcox, junior college situation before. O'l ear) took ovei .1 disastrous (Georgia lech program from former ECU headoac h Kill lewis in 1994. lie compiled .i 52-33 record in seven years at Georgia lech. The climb illicit be a little higher for UCF in its first season in ( -USA. Formei coach Mike Kruc- ek resigned alter a disagreement With athletic director Steve i Hsini iii late 2003. lor the il. it's been disap- pointment ever since. Players were Injured and even more have quit last season tor various reasons. The coaching Staff saw its team dwindle down to only 72 scholar- ship players last season However, there is a little hope in the air tor the 2005 season A new indoor practice facilitv has allowed the Golden Knights to I loridaitrus Bowl, which has a capacity of 65,438. F.ven with the large capac ity, the Golden Knights I lie 2005 schedule is unfor- giving. I he mow from the MAC to C-USA created a rare oddity, Kiviii) i I oiih four home games. I he Golden Knights open the season on Sept 1 on I SPY irr Steve Spurrier's lust game at South ( aioJma. backfield. Brandon Marshall leads an experience corps ol receivers. Mar- shall was forced to play defense last He will combine with junior Mike Walker, both ol whom are return- ing starters. I lie offensive line returns all five starters from 2004. I he line 1 lorida ,tu a winnuhle game at I I Lafayette. Home games against Marshall. Memphis and lulane allowing so sacks and only t bat- ing 2.5 yards per carry. This should be one of the most improved lines in the country. Defense COUIU translate to wins. Offense I he offense will be die rated around junior quarterback Steven Motlett. Moffett lost to the start- weather and Impending Inn Also, a recent ; the latter part ol 2004 Israel suf- fered a stress fracture and Moffett was reinserted as the starter. Both entered spring practic e as co-start- ers, but another stiess fracture cut Israel's sprint; short. confidence in his ability. Hie junior threw lor 1,721 passing vards in 2001 it Motlett can avoid fum- bling m the poc ket and taking bad sacks, the he could be one ol the better quarterbacks in-I SA. relatively inexperienced. Lance I honipson worked with O'Leary as defensive line coach at Georgia lee h, is the defensive coordinator. I (.1 gave up 401 vards pei game List season. The defensive line will be anchored by sophomore Keith Shologan. Shologan is a former anadian heavyweight wrestling e hampion and Should be one o USA. Kentucky transfer Kareem Reid is the only newcomer on the defensive line. The linebackers will have an see UCF page A14 C-USA Preview: Tulane Green Wave Green Wave looking to improve from 4-8 mark RON CLEMENTS STAFF WRITER Entering a new conference this year, Tulsa head football coach Steve Kragthorpe will try to turn back the clock to just two years ago. Kragthorpe enters his third season at the helm of the Golden Hurricane and hopes to find the magic that made him the WAC coach of the year in 2003, when he guided Tulsa to an 8-5 record and a Humanitarian Bowl berth. Kragthorpe is looking to rebound in the 2005 campaign after coming off of a 4-8 season in 2004. We're heading in the right direction Kragthorpe said. "We've made significant prog- ress in the last two years. We've tasted victory and we've also real- ized the fine line between winning and losing, particularly in the 2004 season. I'm excited about the opportunity to continue to build and grow our program Tulsa is one of four former WAC schools to join Conference USA in 2004, along with the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), Rice and Southern Methodist, and will be in the newly formed Western Division of the Conference with the former WAC schools and Tulane and Hous- ton. With a new conference comes new changes and new rivalries may .be born. "The Western Athletic Con- ference has been good for The University of Tulsa said Tulsa's Director of Athletics Judy MacLeod. "Geographically and financially Conference USA is a better fit for Tulsa's athletic program, and we'll be matched with old rivals and some new opponents as well Tulsa returns just 13 starters from a year ago, including their quarterback James Kilian and the two starting guards off the offen- sive line. One player that is back is one of the top defensive players in the country - linebacker Nick Bunting. Bunting, who was put on the preseason watch list for the Chuck Bednarik award given to the nation's top defensive player, is a 6-1, 230-pound junior and a Tulsa native. Surrounding Bunting with the necessary talent to be competitive in the Western Divi- sion of Conference USA is now Kragthorpe's concern. In addition to Bunting, the Golden Hurricane also returns both defensive ends from last season, Brandon Lohr and Robert Latu. Latu plays bigger than his 263- pound frame. He shuffled between end and nose tackle in 2004 and could do that this year also, with the transfer of defensive end Chadd Evans from Colorado. The Golden Hurricane also has five JC transfers coming in that are expected to make an impact on the defensive side of the ball. "We want to be a bigger and more physical defense and have recruited to that philosophy Krag- thorpe said. "As we have addressed our needs from a physical standpoint, I'm also encouraged by the fact that we have bolstered our defense with athleticism and speed at all positions Bunting is joined at linebacker by his starting teammate from 2004, sophomore Nelson Coleman and Tulsa brings back two starters in the secondary - juniors Bobby Blackshire and Shannon Carter. Tulsa's leading tackier from 2003, Kedrick Alexander, returns to the lineup after sitting out last year. Alexander had 121 tackles as a sophomore in 2003 while starting at safety. What Kragthorpe hopes to improve upon is TU's play in the close games. Tulsa dropped three overtime games last season, one at Boise State. Tulsa did beat UTEP 37-35 to close the 2004 campaign. Tulsa brings back a strong run- ning game and enough offensive weapons that scoring points should not be a problem for the Golden Hurricane, as long as their new quarterback can minimize mistakes with the ball. Tulsa returns three starters on offensive line, both tackles and the center, junior Aaron Danenhauer, who will have to adjust to a new quarterback, now that Kilian has graduated. The question is who will replace Kilian, who was a three-year starter and threw for 2247 yards last year with 13 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, while completing 55 percent of his passes. Sophomore see TULANE page A13 7-20-05 THE EAST CAROLINIAN ? SPORTS PAGEA13 Tlllane from page A13 Ricard will take the reigns of the Green Wave offense in 2005. quarterback Paul Smith and red- shirt freshman QB David Johnson competed in the spring for the starting job in 2005 and whoever starts, Kragthorpe feels good about the position. "Obviously anytime you lose your starting quarterback you have questions about that marquee posi- tion Kragthorpe said. "We have two very, very capable guys in Paul and David. "We had the luxury of being able to red-shirt Paul last year and this year he is bigger, stronger and more physical. David is a tremen- dous athlete and throws the ball extremely well. Both these guys can throw the ball vertically and outside the numbers Kragthorpe said. "Both of their performances throughout the spring did nothing but confirm in my mind that we have excellent quarterback talent One thing Tulsa does not lack is experienced weapons for the quarterback to get the ball to. The Golden Hurricane returns their top two running backs and its top two receivers from last season. "I'm excited about the explo- sive capabilities that we possess on the offensive side of the football Kragthorpe said. "Modern day football has ECU Plastic Surgery Dr. William Wooden Dr. Richard Zeri Call 252-744-5291 to schedule your confidential consultation. unuw. ecu. eduecuphysicians Q Member AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PIJVSTIC SURGEONS, INC. THE BRODY SCHOOL ,MEDICINE a, EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY included an emphasis on explosive big-play opportunities. We feel that we have the weapons available to not only control the football, but create big plays Ail-American kick returner Ashlan Davis, who set an NCAA record in 2004 with five kick returns for touchdowns, returns for his senior season and was a big spark for Tulsa's offense. The diminutive (5-8, 179), but lightning quick Davis was second on the team in receptions in 2004 with 30 catches for 462 yards and his role on the offense will be expanded in 2005. If there is one position that Tulsa is deepest and strongest at, it is at running back. Tulsa boasts a strong running game with senior Uril Parrish and junior Brandon Diles returning. Parrish ran for 1114 yards and eight touchdowns last year while Diles had 616 yards and seven TDs, including 141 and a score in the upset of UTEP in 2004's final game. "Running back is probably the most proven position from a depth standpoint on the offensive side of the football Kragthorpe said. "Both Uril and Brandon had quality years in 2004 and have proven that they can both be start- ers, having both started at various times in their careers Tulsa's best player may be senior tight end Garrett Mills. Tulsa's lead- ing receiver in 2004 with 51 catches for 560 yards comes back for his final year and is an Ail-American "candidate "Mills has proven over the course of the last two years that he is one of the most complete players on our football team Kragthorpe said. "He's athletic, extremely intelli- gent and plays with great toughness and tenacity Kragthorpe believes his team can rebound from a disappointing 2004 season and be competitive in 2005. "I believe that (C-USA) will be one of the most competitive confer- ences in the country Kragthorpe said. "We have goals and expecta- tions that we're continuing to strive towards. I feel like the future of Tulsa football is very bright with the addition of three strong recruiting classes, and yet I realize that Division I football is a very competitive environment and we have to continue to make progress at a significant rate to realize those goals This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian. com. Sick of APARTMENT HUNTING? 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The Golden Knights were competitive in 2004 with close losses to Northern Illinois, Akron, Ohio and Ball St. However, UCF struggled in three years in the MAC and the C-USA landscape will mean tougher opponents. Look for UCF to improve in O'Leary's second year. It will still mean the bottom of the Eastern Division in C-USA in 2005, but the Golden Knights will be a future contender. O'Leary gives them prestige in a fertile recruiting ground. With the new stadium being used a recruiting tool, UCF might is bound to take off. This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian. com. Armstrong defends overall lead Have a pet, need free watersewer, and convenient to campus? We have a place for everyone! Cedar College Cypress Gladiolus Court Town Row Gardens Gardens AP ? Lance Armstrong pro- tected his comfortable lead on the Tour de France's last day in the high mountains, finishing Tuesday in a pack with his main rivals behind stage winner Oscar Pereiro. Now, the only things standing between Armstrong and a sev- enth consecutive Tour title are a time trial, two medium mountain stages and two mostly flat stages, including the last ride into Paris on Sunday. Pereiro beat a fellow Spaniard, Xabier Zandio, and two other riders in a finishing sprint to win Tues- day's stage. Armstrong trailed in a group with his main rivals, keep- ing his overall lead over second- place Ivan Basso at 2 minutes, 46 seconds. Armstrong's main rivals, sens- ing that their chances of catching the American are slipping away, tried testing him again on two main climbs in stage 16 from Mourenx to Pau, the last of three days in the Pyrenees that straddle France and Spain. But Armstrong comfortably matched their uphill accelerations - and cruised to the finish looking relaxed. He finished in a group with Basso, Jan Ullrich and other top SUBJCCTS FOR R?S?ftRCH PROJCCT N??D?D RTT6NTION ANVONC INT?R?ST?D! 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"It's always nice to get through the mountains, espe- cially the second set of mountains. The big difficulties are done The Spaniard's win, his first at the Tour, made up for his dis- appointment Sunday in the 15th stage, when he placed second, beaten in a finishing sprint by see LEAD page A15 Beech Street Villas Cannon Court Cotanche Street Eastgate Forest Acres Jasmine Gardens Park Village Peony Gardens Woodcliff NOW LEASING Wainright Property Management, LLC 3481-A South Evans Street Greenville, NC 28734 (252) 756-6209 www.rentingreenville.com 7-20-05 THE EAST CAROLINIAN ? SPORTS PAGEA15 LB3Q from page A14 Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, rides down the Marie-Blanque pass Armstrong's Discovery Channel teammate, George Hincapie. Pereiro completed Tuesday's 112.2-mile trek in 4:38.40, this time coming out on top in a final sprint against three other riders. Basso is looking to improve on his third-place finish last year. Mickael Rasmussen of Denmark is third, 3:09 behind Armstrong, and 1997 winner Ullrich is fourth over- all, trailing Armstrong by 5:58. Already, some rivals are pinning their hopes on next year when Armstrong will be retired. "When Lance Armstrong, the sheriff, is no longer here, then we can think about doing something more said Francisco Mancebo, a Spaniard who is fifth overall. Tuesday's stage was marked by another crowd-related incident when a roadside spectator hit rider Andrey Kashechkin in the face, bloodying his nose. The angry Kazakh said after completing the stage that race organizers should improve security. He was struck, apparently acci- dentally, by a spectator who wa's cheering the riders on an ascent. Kashechkin pulled up and then headed a short way back down the climb to hook up with a race doctor following behind in a car. The doctor treated him for a nose bleed. 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