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�� � www.theeastcarolinian.com THE EAST CAROLINIAN Volume 81 Number 8 THURSDAY September 22, 2005 SGA has class officers set for fall Nadia Pain and SGA President M. Cole Jones looks at the election results with Thomas Doyle, the new senior class president. Doyle won with 30 votes more than his competition. For the senior class, Doyle will be joined by Karen Register as vice president and Josh Sesel as secretarytreasurer. The junior class will be led by President Sarah Spuller and Vice President Timothy Darden. The sophomore class president will be Keri Brocket and the vice president will be Kevin Berryman. The freshman class will be led by President Kristen Dalton and Vice President Meagan Wallace. Searching for a cure for diabetes Researchers team up to cure a growing epidemic TAWANDA CARLTON STAFF WRITER Cultural Outreach schedules events Walter Pories works toward finding ways to cure diabetes. It's known as a silent and deadly killer with major causes being blindness, amputation, heart attacks and even stroke. It's a disease that affects more than 14 million Americans, and most people don't even know they have it. It's not AIDS or cancer, it's diabetes. Researchers at ECU have joined forces to form the Meta- bolic Institute, a group of profes- sionals in all fields of medicine who work together to research, provide clinical care and educa- tion, as well as accumulate grants and endowments. However, the institute has one more addition to the list, to find a molecular cure for diabetes. Diabetes is a set of related dis- eases in which the body cannot � regulate the amount of sugar in the blood. Insulin is then used to help provide and regulate insulin inside the bloodstream. There are two types of dia- betes, type I and type II. Type I diabetes is usually found in chil- dren and is due to a loss of islet cells that produce insulin. Type II diabetes is usually found in obese individuals, older people and can also result from family history. Walter Pories, Chief of the Metabolic Institute, said the metabolic disease also accounts for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Not to mention the fact that having diabetes is also costly. "Caring for diabetes takes 25 cents out of every health care dollar, that's a lot said Pories. Interest in the research to find a molecular cure for dia- betes was initiated when doc- tors discovered that four out of five morbidly obese patients diagnosed with diabetes who underwent gastric bypass sur- gery revealed no symptoms of diabetes after the surgery was performed. In fact, of 232 morbidly obese diabetics, the 154 who under- went the gastric bypass surgery had a mortality rate of nine years compared to those who refused the operation for personal or financial reasons, whose mortal- ity rate was 6.2 years. Remission of diabetes before and after the gastric bypass surgery decreased significantly, leaving the patients needing no insulin in the final analysis. Pories said the procedure helped to prolong the life of many of the patients and also helped to reduce health care costs that patients would have endured in the future. "Now that we see the results from the bypass, we want to find out at the molecular level what causes the onset of diabetes Pories said. Because diabetes usually stems from people who suffer from morbid obesity, Pories, along with Vice Chancellor Michael Lewis of the Metabolic Institute, has started Camp Timber Creek. This camp is for obese children in Lenoir county and focuses on helping children learn how to properly diet and exercise and see DIABETES page A2 International artists perform at ECU USA DEVRIES STAFF WRITER For 43 years, the Cultural Outreach office at ECU has offered a wide range of perfor- mances to students and faculty and the eastern NC community. Every year, they present nine shows in Wjight Auditorium that include performances by ballet companies, modern dance ensembles, jazz artists, soloists, opera companies, some of the world's top orchestras, chamber ensembles and pop artists. Their mission is to "broaden exposure to a spectrum of arts "This is undoubtedly the only time in your life when you can see a show of this caliber for10 said Carol Woodruff, Director of Cultural Outreach. Students receive discounted rates to every show with tickets generally priced at $8-10. The first show of the season is Sept. 28 with a performance by Dallas Brass, a brass ensemble that performs a wide range of musical genres such as classi- cal, Broadway, folk and swing. Other shows this season include performances by Pilobolus, a modern dance ensemble whose dancers possess an uncanny ability to create inhuman shapes through dance and acrobatics, the Munich Symphony Orches- tra, the Russian National Theatre performing La Bayadere and the Van Cliburn international piano competition silver medalist Joyce Yang, to name only a few. Above all, the Cultural Out- reach office strives to enhance a student's education outside the classroom and is invaluable to the ECU community. "Cultural Outreach helps us connect to a bigger world, a world beyond Greenville said Mia Chang, senior communication major. Chang is also a marketing office assistant for the program and said their performances bring so much life to the ECU campus. Not only that, students are involved with the organization every step of the way. A commit- tee selects the events that come to ECU every year, and there are always six students on the com- mittee along with ECU faculty and staff and public citizens. Another student focused trait is that the Cultural Outreach office provides internships and gradu- ate assistantship opportunities for students interested in the arts. Also, perhaps the most important of all attributes concerning stu- dent involvement is students are able to take master's classes and participate in workshops along with the artists. This provides a chance for student musicians, dancers and performance artists to enhance their craft. Cultural Outreach also pro- vides other programs based on community outreach. Family Fare is a series of performances families can watch together on a Saturday afternoon and are "designed to engage patrons from ages five to 95 as their mission statement claims. Likewise, the Arts Smart Series provides pre- see OUTREACH page A6 Predicting the future of interest rates Greenspan calls for first post-Katrina hike LEE SCHWARZ STAFF WRITER The Federal Reserve Board voted on Tuesday to raise the Federal Funds rate from 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent. The move is designed to guard against inflation. It was widely believed that the economic impact from Hurricane Katrina might cause the Federal Reserve Board to pause their rate increases. Federal Reserve Chair- man Alan Greenspan believes the impact from Hurricane Katrina will be short-lived, and therefore, a rate increase was appropriate. Since June 2004, interest rates have been steadily increas- ing from the 46 year low of 1 percent to the current level of 3.75 percent. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan is expected to raise interest rates to about 4-4.5 percent within the next year. The fact that rates are being raised shows Greenspan believes the U.S. econ- omy has made a recovery from the post 911 attack recession. However, not everyone agreed with the decision, as Federal Reserve Governor Mark Olson cast a lone dissenting vote to keep rates where they are. Some analysts think the economy is slowing down and rate increases would only cause the economy to get slower, which would hurt the whole country. In addition to Olsen, Peter Morici, Maryland professor, also voiced an opinion. "Want evidence that the out- look for non-energy prices is very favorable? In August, wholesale prices for final consumer goods, less energy, fell 0.2 percent, even as gasoline prices were rocket- ing said Morici. "Further, higher interest rates can't undo the consequences of Hurricane Katrina, but they can increase the cost of rebuilding lost industrial capacity; raising interest rates certainly won't have much influence on inter- national oil markets Morici also believes history may be repeating itself. "By raising interest rates in an economy already slowing and buffeted by Hurricane Katrina, Greenspan needlessly risks driving the economy into recession, some- thing he did accomplish for the first President Bush Morici said. "The $64 question is: Can Greenspan learn from history? In particular, can he learn from his own mistakes?" Many analysts believe since Chairman Greenspan is retiring in early 2006, he wants to get rates back to their pre- 911 level because that would signal a full and complete eco- nomic recovery from the 911 attacks. Greenspan also noted rate levels would be "accommo- dating" to economic conditions hinting at even more increases in the near future. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. Many local outlets for Katrina relief Greenville's relief work SCOTT EATON STAFF WRITER I lurricane Katrina proved to be the most devastating storm to hit the U.S. coast in decades, and much of the relief operation is being fueled by the charity of private American citizens. These are some local organiza- tions that are contributing to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. The Red Cross is raising relief funds and seeking volunteers. For information about making a donation or volunteering, call the local chapter at 355-3800 or call 1-800-Help Now. Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to 601-F Country Club Drive, Greenville, NC 27834 or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Wash- ington, D.C. 20013. Internet users can make an online dona- tion by visiting redcross.org. The East Carolina University Alumni Association is accept- ing donations to the Ameri- can Red Cross at piratealumni. com. Checks are accepted and can be made payable to the American Red Cross. The Salvation Army is pro- viding supply shelters and feed- ing stations in the disaster area. Monetary donations for the effort may be made online at salvationarmyusa.org or by call- ing 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Donations also may be made at Sam's Club and Wal-Mart loca- tions. Checks, which must be noted for "hurricane relief" to be specifically earmarked for Hur- ricane Katrina, may be sent to the local Salvation Army at P.O. Box 113, Greenville, NC 27835. The United Way Hurricane Katrina Response Fund is accept- ing donations for hurricane relief. These contributions will be used for front-line disaster relief and long-term recovery needs. Donations for Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts can be made online at unitedway.org or by phone at 1-800-272-4630. Local donations for Katrina can be sent directly to United Way of Pitt County, P.O. Box 1028, Greenville, NC 27835 and must be designated to "hurricane relief" so these checks will be for- warded to the relief efforts. Hoping to ensure each donor's gift will have maxi- mum impact, United Way, both local and national programs, has pledged that it will not take any administration fees out of individual contributions. All the donated money will be forwarded to the affected communities. Best Buy, 3140 Evans St is collecting non-perishable food items, blankets, bottles of water, clothing and personal hygiene items through Sunday to donate to the Red Cross. Anyone who donates an item can fill out a card with their name, address and phone number to be entered in a raffle for one of several $25 Best Buy gift cards. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. INSIDE I News: A2 Classifieds: A8 I Opinion: A3 IA & E: Bl I Sports: B5 - 9-22-05 Page A2 news@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 CHRIS MUNIER News Editor THURSDAY September 22,2005 Announcements Thursday Sept. 22 Blood Drive 10am-4 pm, location Wright Plaza near the Cash Points ATM The East Carolina Association of Nursing Student (ECANS) will be holding a blood drive on September 22 from Blood levels are at a critical level. Please come and donate and help the Red Cross help others. Alzheimer's Walk The Alzheimer's Association- Eastern North Carolina Chapter's annual Memory Walk for Alzheimer's disease will take place in locations throughout eastern NC. Nearly 5,000 people across the region are expected to participate in this year's event to raise funds and promote the progress in finding a cause and cure for Alzheimer's disease. Fayetteville - Oct 7 Jordan Soccer Complex Registration: 4 p.m. Walk: 5:30 p.m. Greenville - Oct. 1 Greenville Town Commons Hertford - Oct. 1 Brian Center Laurinburg - Oct. 29 Downtown Lumberton - Oct. 15 Luther Britt Park Registration: 9 a.m. - Walk 10 am Neuse Regional - Oct 15 Herman Park, Goldsboro New Bern - Oct. 15 Union Point Park Central Carolina - Oct 1 Kiwanis Park, Sanford Tarboro - Oct 2 Fountains of the Albemarle Registration: 12 p.m. - Walk: 1 p.m. Triangle - Oct. 1 Booth Amphitheatre, Cary Registration: 8:30 a.m. - Walk 10 am. A Health Resource Fair will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. New this year, Memory Walk attendees will be able to participate in various interactive displays and activities as part of this health fair. These displays and activities deal with memory, recognition and sense identification. Washington - Oct. 15 Redman's Lodge Registration: 9 a.m. - Walk: 10 a.m. Whiteville - Oct. 1 Courthouse, downtown Whiteville Wilson - Oct. 8 Wilson Medical Center Registration: 9 a.m. - Walk: 10 a.m. Blood Drive There will be a blood mobile in the Alpha Phi parking lot on 10th street on Sept. 26 from 12-4 p.m. For more information, e-mail Kristina M. Oriolo at KMO0304@MAIL ECU.EDU. Navajo surgeon and author to speak Sept. 22 at ECU GREENVILLE (9162005) - A surgeon who grew up on a Navajo reservation in New Mexico will discuss her practice of combining traditional Navajo beliefs with conventional Western medicine during a lecture at ECU. Dr. Lori Arviso Alvord, the first Navajo woman to become a surgeon, will discuss her book, The Scalpel and the Silver Bear, at 12:30 pm. Sept 22 in Brody Medical Sciences Building. Purple Pride Fridays! 7-10pm, Mendenhall Student Center Free ECU Prizes & Giveaways Popcorn Movies Bingo Game Room Bowling ("free from 6-8pm) Billiards ('free from 6-8pm) Show Your School Spirit & Pride in ECU! For more information, contact MSC Welcome Center at 328- 4700. News Briefs Local NC man wanted for two deaths arrested In Virginia GREENSBORO, NC (AP) - A man was in custody in Virginia awaiting extradition to Greensboro on murder charges in the death of a former girlfriend and her Infant child. William James Schrelber, 33, faces charges of first-degree murder in the deaths of 31-year-old Teri Marie Sokoloff and her 8-month-old daughter, Skye, whose bodies were found Monday evening Inside their two-story town house. Schrelber and Sokoloff had lived together in the town home, according to court documents. But the couple had a history of domestic violence that led Sokoloff to file for a protective order earlier this year. A friend of Sokoloff's who also lives in the complex discovered the bodies and contacted emergency personnel. An alert was broadcast Monday night for Sokoloff's black Toyota Scion, which was missing from the residence after the killings. Late Monday or early Tuesday, Virginia State Police pulled Schreiber over in Spotsytvania County, said police Sgt Jane Allen. He was arrested on charges of driving while impaired and reckless driving and is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail in Stafford, Va� as a fugitive from justice. Sokoloff also had an older daughter who lived at the home but wasn't involved in Monday's incident, Allen said. The child is now staying with relatives. Police don't think Schreiber is the father of the infant, Allen said. National Gov. Schwarzenegger acknowledges mistakes, says hell prevail SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said he is confident he can persuade voters to approve his reform measures in next month's special election and dismissed as "silly" the criticisms leveled at him in recent months by actor Warren Beatty. In an interview Tuesday with The Associated Press, Schwarzenegger discussed a wide range of matters pertaining to the Nov. 8 election and his own decision to pursue a second term next year. The Republican governor is pushing several ballot initiatives that would curb the power of the Democrat- controlled Legislature and the state's powerful public employee unions. He wants voters to establish a state spending cap, extend the time it takes for public school teachers to be eligible for tenure, require public employee unions to seek permission from their members before using dues money for political purposes and strip lawmakers of their power to draw the lines of their own districts. Schwarzenegger insisted his agenda is not Intended as a political vendetta against the Democrats with whom he has clashed all year. He acknowledged that in pursuing the reforms, he was "stepping on people's toes" from time to time - but said his goal had always been to reach a bipartisan agreement that would have avoided a contentious campaign. "It's all about collaboration. My whole life was all about collaboration. But there are certain things, as you know, when you talk about those reforms, they can't go there he said. Schwarzenegger also said he was perplexed by Beatty, a fellow actor and Democrat who has become an outspoken antagonist There are some people who are close to him that say that he is just starving for attention and that's the way he gets attention. Other people said, look he's not working and he just feels like he should maybe get involved in politics Schwarzenegger said. "Instead, I just think that maybe he Is jealous that I did jump in. I find it silly, because I respect his work The governor said his wife, Maria Shriver, and his four children, ages seven to 15, support his decision to run again, despite Shriver's often very public pleas to have her husband back at home. "My wife will support anything I do, because she's that kind of a woman he said. "She would rather have me at home, she'd rather have me in the movie business and shey rather have me write books about all my ideas Schwarzenegger also said he erred with his comments at the state women's conference last December, when a group of nurses protested his plans to block a new law changing the state's nurse-patient staffing ratio. Schwarzenegger responded to the protest, saying, "Special interests don't like me in Sacramento because I'm always kicking their butts International Iran's vice president says no plans to break nonproliferatlon commitments VIENNA, Austria (AP) - Iran's vice president said Wednesday that Tehran does not plan to leave the Nuclear Nonproliferatlon Treaty despite the country's displeasure over attempts by the United States and Europe to refer It to the U.N. Security Council. Iranian Vice President Gholamreza Aghazadeh met with representatives of Russia, China and the Nonaligned Movement, all of whom are opposed to a U.SEuropean push for Security Council referral being prepared at a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency board in Vienna. "Leaving the (Nonproliferatlon Treaty) is not on the agenda of Iran Aghazadeh, who is the head of his country's nuclear program, told reporters. Asked about his meeting, part of Iran's lobbying efforts to increase opposition to council referral, he said only: "I think this will have an impact on the outcome of the board Aghazadeh had been expected to attend the IAEA's general conference, scheduled for next week, but his appearance Monday at the agency's 35-nation board meeting appeared to be arranged on short notice. That reflected the importance Iran attached to trying to deflect the chances of being hauled before the Security Council because of international apprehensions about Its nuclear agenda. Tehran insists its nuclear program is solely for energy production despite concerns of the United States and Europe Union that it might be used for nuclear weapons. Tehran has warned the nuclear agency that referral to the Security Council could lead it to start uranium enrichment - a possible pathway to nuclear arms. On Tuesday, it said it could stop allowing unfettered IAEA inspections of its nuclear facilities and programs if the agency's board votes for Security Council involvement. Aghazadeh, in Moscow on Monday, said Iran would welcome other nations in its ongoing talks with European negotiators, and that the new Iranian government wants to increase its cooperation with Russia, which is building a reactor in Iran that triggered U.S. concerns about Tehran's nuclear intentions. A European Union draft resolution, made available In full to The Associated Press ahead of its formal presentation to the nuclear agency's board, demands Iran's referral for alleged "failures and breaches of its obligations to comply" with the Nuclear Nonproliferatlon Treaty. Europeans compromise that Iran be referred to Security Council North Korea accuses U.S. of plotting attack Iranian Vice President Gholamreza Aghazadeh is in charge of the country's nuclear program. VIENNA, Austria (AP) � Iran gained a reprieve in the standoff over its nuclear program Wednes- day, with diplomats saying the European Union had decided to postpone its push to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council. The decision to delay a vote until a later board meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency instead of demanding one this week appeared driven by concerns about strong oppo- sition. More than a dozen of the 35 IAEA board member nations meeting in Vienna - includ- ing Security Council members Russia and China - are against the idea. Although a new EU draft motion does not mention Secu- rity Council sanctions, it still calls for reporting Iran to the council if it continues defying board demands, which include freez- ing activities related to uranium enrichment, said senior diplo- mats accredited to the IAEA. The text is expected to be introduced at this week's IAEA meeting, but any vote on refer- ral would come only at a future session - at the earliest when the board meets again in Novem- ber, said the diplomats, who demanded anonymity because they were not authorized to dis- cuss EU strategy at the meeting. Just hours before the new draft was drawn up, the chief U.S. representative to the IAEA lobbied board members for action this week on the motion. The motion is formally a European Union initiative but is being orchestrated in close consultation with Washington and backed by Australia, Japan, Canada and others at the meeting. "We agree with the European Union and a growing majority of the board that the time has come to report Iran's (nuclear) noncompliance to the Security Council U.S. delegation head Gregory Schulte told the meeting. "It is now time for the board to do our duty Still, a diplomat familiar with U.S. thinking said the decision to postpone referral suited Washing- ton, which was not interested in losing a Security Council battle against veto-carrying members Russia and China. The U.S. diplomatic mis- sion dealing with the IAEA in Vienna declined comment when asked about the developments. A European official - who also demanded anonymity as a con- dition for discussing EU strategy - said China appeared rigid in its opposition but "the key is to gain Russia, and we think we can gain Russia at a later date In Moscow, the Russian For- eign Ministry dismissed the U.S. and European initiative to refer Tehran to the Security Council as counterproductive, saying it "will not contribute to the search for a solution to the Iranian problem through political and diplomatic means Although it avoids any men- tion of U.N. sanctions, the new EU text proposes the Security Council consider "making clear to Iran" that the crisis can "best be resolved" by cooperating with IAEA investigators. Washington insists Iran has breached the nuclear nonprolif- eration treaty, as did North Korea, which unilaterally quit the pact two years ago but announced Monday that it would give up its nuclear weapons program. But Iran insists its nuclear activities have not violated the treaty. Iranian Vice President Gholmanreza Aghazadeh, the head of his country's nuclear program, told reporters in Vienna that "leaving the NPT is not on the agenda of Iran He spoke after meeting rep- resentatives from Russia, China and the Nonaligned Move- ment, which also overwhelm- ingly oppose the U.SEuropean motion. Iran's top nuclear negotiator met Wednesday with ambas- sadors of the three European countries trying to curb Tehran's nuclear program, urging them to engage in "forward-looking coop- eration" with the Persian state, state-run radio reported. Ali Larijani also told the envoys of Britain, France and Germany to reiterate to their leaders that Iran would not budge on its plans to pursue a nuclear program in line with the treaty. Tehran says its nuclear pro- gram is solely for energy pro- duction, despite U.S. and EU concerns that it can be used for nuclear weapons. White House press secretary Scott McClellan said Wednesday that President Bush believes Iran needs to return to the negotiating table with the Europeans. "We've expressed our con- cerns about Iran's behavior McClellan said. "They have a long history of deceiving the international community, of not abiding by their international obligations, and that's why we remain concerned about their true intentions Tehran has warned that if referred to the Security Council, it could start uranium enrich- ment - a possible step toward making nuclear arms. On Tues- day, it said it could stop allowing unfettered IAEA inspections of its nuclear facilities and programs if the agency's board involves the Security Council. Aghazadeh repeated those warnings during Wednesday's closed meeting with the Russians, Chinese and nonaligned del- egates, a diplomat familiar with the discussions said. He spoke on condition of anonymity because the Information is confidential. Aghazadeh, in Moscow on Monday, said Iran would wel- come other nations in its ongoing talks with European negotiators, and the new Iranian government wants to increase Its cooperation with Russia, whose role in help- ing build a nuclear reactor in Iran has added to U.S. concerns. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) � In a second day of bluster after its disarmament accord, North Korea accused the United States on Wednesday of planning a nuclear attack and warned it could retaliate. North Korea "is fully ready to decisively control a pre-emp- tive nuclear attack with a strong retaliatory blow the communist nation's Rodong Sinmun newspa- per said in an English-language commentary carried by the state Korean Central News Agency. At six-nation talks in Bei- jing on Monday, North Korea promised to give up its nuclear weapons program in return for economic aid and security assur- ances. Since then, however, the North's rhetoric has under- scored its unpredictability and cast doubt on its commit- : ment to the accord hammered out with China, Japan, Russia, South Korea and the United States after four rounds of con- tentious negotiations stretching over two years. North Korea said Tuesday it would not dismantle its atomic arms program unless Washing- ton agreed to supply light-water nuclear reactors for generating electricity - a condition the U.S. government has already rejected. Despite the tough statements, none of the North's negotiating partners said they expected a breakdown in the disarmament talks, which are scheduled to resume in November when the parties meet in the Chinese capital to begin the hard work of implementing the agreement. Washington has repeatedly denied North Korean allegations of a planned attack, most recently in the joint statement at the talks in Beijing, where the U.S. del- egation "affirmed that it has no nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula and has no intention to attack or invade (North Korea) with nuclear or conventional weapons Pyongyang and Washington also pledged to respect each other's sovereignty and to take steps to normalize relations. The North demanded at the outset of the Beijing talks last week that it be given a light-water nuclear reactor - a type less easily diverted for weapons use - in exchange for disarming. U.S. officials opposed the idea, maintaining North Korea could not be trusted with any type of nuclear program in light of its efforts to obtain atomic weapons. The disarmament agreement sidestepped the issue, with partic- ipants saying they would discuss it "at an appropriate time North Korea's negotiating partners made clear the reactor could only be discussed after Pyongyang carries out the pledge it made Monday to rejoin the global Nuclear Nonproliferatlon Treaty and accepts inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Gregory Schulte, chief U.S. representative at the U.N. watch- dog agency, said Wednesday that the North needed to move quickly to implement the accord. "The time has come for North Korea to join the international community and to earn access to the political, economic and security benefits of normalized international relations, trade, investment and assistance he said. Separately, a U.Sled interna- tional energy consortium plans to meet Monday and Tuesday in New York City to discuss its suspended project to build two power-generating nuclear reac- tors in the North, said South Korean official Ryu Jin-young. The reactors were meant as a reward to the North for agreeing with the United States in 1994 to freeze - and ultimately dismantle - its nuclear program. The $4.6 billion project was suspended in 2003 when U.S. officials said North Korea revealed it was still working on atomic weapons. Diabetes from page A1 how to change behaviors that add in their weight gain. The Metabolic Institute also includes those entities that have worked together in the various obesity and diabetes projects of the university, such as The Diabetes and Obesity r ART. ASK FOR MORE. For mar information about the important (if art education. plemw uinUil www AmortrawsForTheArt.org Center, the Pediatric Healthy Weight Research and Treatment Center and Camp Timber Creek for obese children. This writer can be contacted at news�theeastcarolinian.com. -f h ; H q � It could bt 1 Beaming �robltm. 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Comedian M Tom Cotter Wendnesday September 21 st at 8pm Multi-Purpose Room Presented by I 0, 5peCtnifn Questions? Call 328-4715, Visit www.ecu.eduParentunion or email STUDENTUNION@MAIL.ECU.EDU v flrl Show Featuring the work of Milwaukee artist Demetra Copoulos. Demetra's figurative sculpture pieces are now on display. Sept lst-30th Open during Building Hours @Mendenhall's 2nd floor Gallery Presented by V?Hl awit . a hievi York City Trip applications are available in the MSC central ticket office. OPINION 2, 2005 n Warner n Warner WoVf" n I Page A5 editor@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.9238 JENNIFER L HOBBS Editor In Chief THURSDAY September 22, 2005 Our View Media Censorship: Is it OK or a first amendment violation? Earlier this month, another student publication, 77?e Daily Tar Heel, ran into some editorial problems. One of their daily opinion writers, Jillian Bandes, wrote an editorial piece about her views on racial profiling. This student, who is a junior international studies major, took quotes from students on campus and used them out of context And she herself made such statements as "I want all Arabs to be stripped naked and cavity-searched if they get within 100 yards of an airport and referring to the President of the United States as "Bushie Whether you agree with her blatantly heinous opinion about the Arab population or think it is a good idea to publicly slander the President what this writer did was wrong. The power of the press is a magical and danger- ous thing. Just as sure as you are sitting there reading this, the press has the power to influence, if not change, people's opinions. The writers at The Daily Tar Heel have the right to freedom of speech and the right to express their opinions but most writers choose to do this in a self-respecting way. Not only did this writer publicly embarrass herself, but she also embarrassed her student publication and her institutidh, UNC at Chapel Hill. Now that this article was published, the credibility of The Daily Tar Heel is ruined for the time being, all because of the loose-mouthed comments of one writer. TEC is committed to hiring opinion writers that, though they express their opinions and many people do not agree with them do not choose to do so in such a slandering way. The Daily Tar Heel has chosen to terminate this writer's employment because the quotes used in her article were used out of context and linked to statements that did not reflect their true meaning. The people who were quoted in her article we publicly apologized to but, the Editor-in-Chief wishes the reading public would just move on and refuses to mention this catastrophe agaia TEC encourages its readers to send in letters to the editor, Pirate Rants and post on our Web site forums. We respect our reader's opinions and are dedicated to do our duty of providing information in as much of an unbiased manner as possible. The biggest lesson to be learned from the experi- ence of The Daily Tar Heel is that each individual writer has their own opinion that they would like to express to the reading public This poses an impor- tant question: Should this column have even been printed? Should the Editor-in-Chief have censored the opinions of this writer, anticipating the uproar that would be created? Did students at UNC-CH have the right to know that there were people with opinions like this walking around amongst them or should the writer have been asked to tone down her off the wall opinions? For more information, or to read the article and form your own opinion, visit dailytarheel.com. 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Letters may be sent via e-mail to editor@theeastcarollnian.com or to The East Carolinian, Student Publications Building, Greenville, NC 27858-4353. Call 252-328-6366 for more Informa- tion. One copy of TEC is free, each additional copy Is $1. Opinion Columnist Unbiased and neutral but from who's point of view What progressive thinking?' TONY MCKEE CONSERVATIVE CORNER If you hear the same thing over and over and over, no matter how errone- ous, you will eventually begin to accept it as the truth. Case in point: From the minute children in this country step through the schoolhouse doors and begin their obligatory period of indoctrination, they are taught that "Liberalism equals change, progressive thought etc, while "Conservatism equals the same-old, same-old, never changing status quo Children also hear that the media is the "watchdog of government" and what they say is to be trusted because they are unbiased and neutral. This indoctrination continues into the college years as well, as is evidenced by some of the high priced textbooks that we have to buy for some of our classes. Being good college students, let's examine this claim from the myopic perspective of recent events. In 1994, the voters of this great country sent a clear message to Liberal Democrats that they wanted a change - they voted them out of the majority in both houses of Congress for the first time in over 40 years. Every election since then has seen that majority grow. Conservative Republicans offered, and continue to offer, a vision of America that was radically different from the "business as usual" routine that had been the norm under Liberalism. It was interesting to see how liberals responded. As soon as they were voted out (remember that - they were voted out), we were witness to the invalida- tion of all we were taught to believe, i The (supposedly) unbiased press said that the American public had a "tantrum Interesting choice of words for a neutral observer, don't you think? Then we were treated to months upon months of analyses, about what had happened and how the Democrats could regain power. There were articles encouraging Republicans to switch parties so Democrats would once again rule. There were too many "talk- ing heads" to count on the airwaves openly strategizlng about how to get the Democrats back in power. It was nauseating. Do you know what we didn't hear though? We didn't hear a thing about how the people had chosen. We didn't hear a thing about how the Republicans could solidify their majority. We didn't hear a thing about how the Republi- can's plans would benefit America. Would somebody mind telling me how that was "unbiased and neutral?" The Liberal politicians were, and still are, even worse. For over 10 years we have been listening to the same whining, repeti- tive, obstructionist litany from the Liberals. I have lost count of how many times I've heard the Liberal mantra that Republicans were going to destroy, social security, destroy the environ- ment, whatever. Instead of any sort of reasoned discussion of the issues, we have the Liberals of today. Since before some of you were potty trained or quit sucking your thumb the "party of change" has been dj's record - back and forth along the same track, making nothing but noise. It has all gotten so predictable, boring and pathetic. Again, would somebody mind tell- ing me how Liberals are forward think- ing and progressive when they can't get themselves out of the rut they are in of blaming everyone but themselves for their problems? I would love to be enlightened. Judging from most of the responses to my columns, I don't think that will happen anytime soon. All I have seen is a mind-numbing regurgitation of what the mainstream media and Liberal politicians spew forth. If not that then I get juvenile personal attacks from people mas- querading as intelligent human beings who can only find personal validation by insulting others. You are excellent examples of the end product of today's educational system and absolute proof that today's Liberalism is anything but progressive. The Democrat party is stuck in the past and trying to recapture its "glory days" by whining and insulting the opposition to death. In the meantime, Republicans are offering progressive, effective alternatives to the challenges facing our country. It seems the educa- tional system has gotten it wrong. Of course, there is the slim chance that I am mistaken. I was wrong about Global Warming after all. Borders washed away teaving room for Mexican assistance (KRT) � Among the 94 coun- tries that have offered aid to the United States in the wake of Hurricane Katrlna, none is more symbolic of a difficult friendship than Mexico. Katrina forced the United States and Mexico to cross years and miles of border resentment and suspicion. The neighbors transcended national and personal boundaries in the face of catastrophe to find their humanity. It's estimated that 145,000 Mexi- cans were affected by the hurricane, 10,000 of them in New Orleans. With President Bush's approval, President Vicente Fox sent a Mexican Peace Corps to help his neighbor. Fox proudly told his people: "This is Mexico: It's solidarity, love, caring, capable of conquering adversity. For this reason, we have a stronger Mexico, a more democratic Mexico, a free Mexico, a working Mexico Mexican sailors from the ship Papaloapan docked last week off the coast of Biloxi, Miss and began unloading supplies for the hurricane victims. Their ship brought along rescue helicopters, vehicles and water. For many Tejanos and Mexican immigrants, the sight of the 45-truck Mexican troop convoy rumbling across the border along Interstate 35 on its way to San Antonio stirred pride and cheer. Many locals waved the Mexican flag and shouted, "Bienvenido - Welcome! Mexican troops hadn't advanced this far north since 1846, at the start of the Mexican-American War. At that time, the Mexicans claimed that their land began at the Nueces River; the United States Insisted that its southern border was the Rio Grande. Troops clashed in the disputed land between the rivers, and war was declared. After two years of fighting, Mexico and the United States signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Mexico ceded lands that would become America's Southwest and West for $18,250,000. Many Mexican citizens north Of the Rio Grande suddenly found themselves to be U.S. citizens. An often-repeated, wry comment by Mexican-Americans who claim a long family residency in the conquered lands is that they didn't cross the border - the border crossed them. But this time, unarmed Mexican soldiers, sailors, engineers, physicians and nurses came to conquer fear, hunger and sickness. U.S. citizens were able to see the true might of a foreign people: the sharing of talent and resources to ease the pain of another foreign people. Minutemen, take note: From the halls of San Antonio to the shores of Mississippi, Mexican soldiers and sailors in plain view feed, comfort and heal the citizens whom you seek to protect. Don't be surprised to see thousands of immigrants take part in the massive cleanup and rebuilding of New Orleans and other hard-hit Southern cities. As Fox said, Mexicans are a working people. Their time would be better spent if they followed the Mexicans' example and volunteered to assist fellow citi- zens displaced by Katrina. If not, they should turn the binoculars on one another and peer into their hearts to track their fears. Cross the border, Minutemen, from shadow land to helping hand. Despite the rancor on both sides of the border about past wars, spilt blood, lost land, drug trafficking and illegal crossings, demographic reality and natural calamity have forced us to recognize that the future demands reconciliation and cooperation. Mexicans and U.S. citizens must cross their Rubicon, knowing that they shall not return to futile construction of walls, moats and fences. It's too late: Mexicans are here to stay. Latino numbers have grown so exponentially that Texans have come to a cultural crossroads. They can travel the path of harmonious blend- ing of heritages to become a showcase to the country and the world, or they can follow the road historically more trekked by jealous countries - one of bitterness and hostility. If the first path is taken, American presidents and governors can bring those neighbors in conflict - Israelis and Palestinians, Roman Catholic and Protestant Irish, Indians and Pakistanis - to the yellow rose state and explain that we've learned to respect one another. We've managed to defuse our fears of difference and to identify our common humanity. We can do so because we shed the ethnic and class arrogance that blinds us to the good in other peoples. Katrina washed away buildings, levees and borders. Mexico and the United States can rebuild American cities as their citizens proudly wave both flags. Pirate Rant I must be amazing, because every rant I send in gets pub- lished Even this one where I didn't say anything. As a liberal, you people bashing Bush make me sick. You make our party look dumb. Anyone with half a brain can see that Bush is doing as good a job as can be expected under the circumstances. 1 do not care what some rapper says about politics and Bush. Most Celebrities do not know jack and anyone who listens to them for political advice does not deserve the right to vote. Why is that all my cute girl friends (and I'm a girl) have losers for boyfriends and then complain to me about them? You aren't going to change a grown man, sweetheart. 0 joy, NC is getting a lottery. There now is more money to be mis- managed. And, whom do you think will be the ones buying the lottery tickets? Those who really shouldn't be, but they'll spend what money they do have hoping for a miracle. Hey fellow guys, if some dumb girl is too stuck up to even spend one afternoon out of her life on a date with you don't waste your energy on her. Dear TEC: Maybe some of your "senior writers" were asleep the day their Basic Reporting class covered this, but even fea- ture articles are not supposed to sound like advertisements. Please spare us the rhetoric that one club is better than any other without data to back it up. Why do the gardeners of Pirates Cove insist on mowing the non-existent grass in front of our building at 7:30 in the morn- ing on a Friday? If the United States is so hell- bent on having everyone quit smoking (via taxation, advertis- ing, etc), why the hell do they still subsidize it with tax dollars? Maybe Greek people wear smarmy grins, and outlandishly cool clothes because we are better than everyone else. Seriously dude, nice jean shorts. "Had I known school was going to be this long, I never would have started 1 wrote the original rant about all the blacks in Louisiana saying they were in such poverty and disaster because they are black and poor. I don't know who you are who wrote in trying to bash my comments, but get your facts straight before you accuse me of not having mine straight. Yes I said blacks, because unless you are born in Africa and moved to the United States, YOU ARE NOT AFRICAN AMERICAN! I wish people would keep their big, nasty dogs off campus and away from students while they are trying to walk peacefully to class. We did not pay to come here and be sniffed and chased by your stupid dogs. Why don't you take them to a park or something? This is a college for students - not for dogs! WZMB is a student run orga- nization. If you don't like the programming or hours - make the changes yourself by picking up an application and getting a job there. In the force if Yoda's so strong, construct a sentence with words in the proper order then why can't he? If you are concerned about how SGA looks, why don't you join? If conforming means that you care about your school, then everyone should be a conformist. Sorority girls are crawling all over Mendenhall. It's like they're releasing a new purse here or something. To the sorority girl who's mad at people who thinks they are all the same - cliche is used as an adjective too! No need to put a 'd' at the end! Of course you girls are not the same, sometimes you have a different hair style! Oh by the way, next time before you use a "big" word, check the dictionary! It's in the reference section in the library! 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 editori&theeastcarolinian. com. The editor reserves the right to edit opinions for content and brevity. MGEA6 THE EAST CAROUNIAN � NEWS 9-22-05 Hurricane Rita gives governments a Greens skeptical of second chance to get it right coalition with right Relief workers in Texas prepa WASHINGTON (AP) � As a powerful hurricane nears the coast the mayor begs residents to evacuate, the governor deploys the National Guard and the president vows a rapid federal response. Politicians are reading from their pre-Katrina scripts as they brace for Rita - an unwelcome second chance to get it right. The public has every reason to be skeptical as federal, state and city officials pledge not to repeat lethal errors made in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. That monster storm took days to make landfall, yet caught political leaders flat- footed. Even as the relief fiasco was evident to anybody watching television, President Bush and his lieutenants insisted for days that everything was being done io help Katrina's victims. Why would Rita be any different? Experts cite three reasons for hope: Stung by Katrina, the Bush administration is more deeply engaged in preparations for Rita than it was for the earlier storm; state officials in Texas have more assets than their Gulf Coast coun- terparts, and Katrina has taught every level of government lessons in disaster manage- ment. "They had the good fortune to see New Orleans get whacked said Michael K. Lin- dell, director of the Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center at Texas AStM University. "If there were ambiguities in their plans, they've had a month to iron them out "We want to make sure that we are better prepared and in better position to respond to Hurricane Rita said White House spokesman Scott McClellan. Among the errors that government offi- cials hope not to repeat: Food and other supplies trickle'd into the Gulf Coast for Katrina. Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff says helicopters are standing by to ship in relief this time. Lawlessness broke out in New Orleans. strophic Hurricane Rita by collecting necessary supplies for residents of the area. Texas Gov. Rick Perry says he has 5,000 National Guard troops and 1,000 Depart- ment of Safety troopers positioned. The Bush administration was reluctant to use its authority to deploy federal troops into the Gulf Coast. It may be quicker on the trigger this time. There was no clear leadership. While deep systemic problems contributed, the adminis- tration's disaster chief, Michael Brown, took the fall and resigned after Katrina. Bush has put two Coast Guard admirals in charge, one overseeing Katrina relief and the other in Texas. In New Orleans, nursing home and hospital patients died during the flood- ing. Texas began evacuating those facilities Wednesday. Scores of people failed to heed evacuation warnings in New Orleans, either because they had no transportation or they didn't want to leave. Katrina's aftermath has opened the eyes of Texas residents, who were already evacuat- ing Wednesday. "I'm hopeful people will take it seriously this time Chertoff said. But three weeks is not nearly enough time to fix all the problems exposed by Katrina, including communications failures, the loss of local police, firefighters and other first-responders, and the lack of temporary housing. Time will tell how frankly political leaders, from the president on down, speak about the aftermath of other disasters. There is little man can do to stop Mother Nature. If Rita remains a Category 5 storm, the best preparations and political leadership are no guarantee against deaths, property destruction and political fallout. "We can only minimize the destruction said Beverly A. Ciglar, professor of public policy and administration at Penn State. That leaves politicians with few options beyond dusting off their disaster relief plans. Maybe that's why their pre-storm rhetoric has such a familiar ring. Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas of Galveston, Texas, urging residents to evacuate for Rita: "If they don't want to leave, they are staying at their own risk New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin before Katrina hit: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a test. This is the real deal, Board up your homes, make sure you have enough medicine, make sure the car has enough gas Gov. Kathleen Blanco before Katrina: "Louisiana is in line for a possible 'direct hit. We know that we're going to take the brunt of it Texas Gov. Rick Perry with Rita bearing down: "Look, a Category 4, Category 5 storm is going to be catastrophic In the days before both storms, Bush asked people to pray for coastal residents and said his administration would move swiftly to respond. He was wrong about Katrina, and now top administration officials are trying to make sure that doesn't happen again. If nothing else, the response to Rita may be less partisan. Perry and Bush are both Republicans, which should help avoid the bickering and recrimination that soured relationships between the White House and Democrats Blanco and Nagin. Chertoff couldn't stop praising Perry's team Wednesday. "They've got buses and other vehicles available for people who can't drive themselves out he said. That was a not-too-subtle dig at New Orleans. Taking no chances, Galveston's mayor ordered mandatory evacuations three days before the storm was to strike. "The real lesson that I think the citizens learned is that the people in Alabama, Loui- siana and Mississippi did not leave in time Thomas said. "We've always asked people to leave earlier, but because of Katrina, they are now listening to us and they're leaving The public has learned its lesson. In a day or two, their political leaders may be put to the test. BERLIN (AP) � Germany's Greens on Wednesday knocked down hopes that their party would help opposition leader Angela Merkel become chancel- lor in a coalition government after an inconclusive weekend election. Voters ousted Gerhad Schro- eder's government Sunday but didn't give Merkel a parliamen- tary majority, leaving Europe's largest economy - beset by high unemployment, sluggish growth and budget deficits - rudderless. Both Schroeder and Merkel claim a mandate to be the next chancellor, a dispute to be settled in coalition talks beginning Thursday among Germany's political parties. Schroeder leads the Social Democrat Party and Merkel the Christian Democrats. Leading conservatives have floated the idea of adding the Greens to their preferred coali- tion of the Christian Democrats and the pro-business Free Demo- crats. But the Greens, a party rooted in the protest generation of the 1960s and 1970s, cited major differences with Merkel's policies on business, nuclear energy and Turkey membership in the European Union. "We as Greens most certainly will not be the auxiliary engine that contributes to the neo-lib- eral and neo-conservative poli- cies that failed to win a majority getting into the chancellery by the back door Greens co-chair- man Reinhard Buetikofer told Deutschlandfunk radio. Buetikofer said the Greens insist on sticking to a plan to shut down all Germany's nuclear power plants, while Merkel pledged to keep them open. The Greens, whose most prominent figure is outgoing Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer, back Turkey's EU membership bid, which Merkel opposes. Parliament must meet by Oct. 18. If a new chancellor fails to secure a majority in three rounds of parliament voting, President Horst Koehler can appoint a minority government. That raises the specter of an unstable gov- ernment - and another election before parliament's four-year term is up. Despite disappointment over the stalemated election, Ger- mans overwhelmingly oppose another election to resolve the impasse, according to Manfred Guellner, head of the Forsa poll- ing agency. Franz Muentefering, the chairman of Schroeder's Social Democrats, said they would meet with the Christian Democrat leadership Thursday to explore forming a coalition. Both Schroeder and Merkel claim they have a mandate to form the next government, although Schroeder appeared to show greater flexibility Tuesday by saying all sides should drop any "preconditions Merkel insisted her party, as the strongest in parliament, would not back down. "I don't know what Mr. Schro- eder wants, other than to carry on governing at any price she told Stern magazine. Meanwhile, officials from Schroeder's Social Democratic Party and the Greens - the two parties that formed the outgoing government - were meeting to explore their chances of working together in a new coalition. If the conservatives fail to form a so-called "Jamaica Coali- tion" with the Free Democrats and Greens - named for the parties' traditional black, yellow and green colors, which match those of the Caribbean nation's flag - their only other option is a "grand coalition" with Schro- eder's party. Outreach from page A1 statement claims. Likewise, the Arts Smart Series provides pre- kindergarten to sixth grade public school children the chance to see curriculum-based performances and enhance their knowledge of the arts. Up to 1,500 students are bused to the ECU campus from 21 eastern North Carolina coun- ties to see the shows. According to Liz Isley, economic develop- ment coordinator for Cultural Outreach, the office focuses on art education outreach for public school children. 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KAPLAN 1-800-KAP TEST kaptest.com Test Prep and Admissions �� vineyard vines? martho'a vincysrf Short Walk to ECU Campus Dishwasher Peaceful, Secluded Area Central Heat & Air Pets Allowed Patio or Balcony Economical Utilities 24 Hour Emergency Maint. Ceiling Fan WasherDryer Connections Free Water & Sewer 'Available in most apartments ticketmaster LACOSTE 13 Pitt Property Management 108 BrownleaDr. Suite A Greenville, NC 27858 252.758.1921 ait. 30 Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9-6 I Saturday: 10-2 Prisoners ci find ways to -22-05 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � NEWS PAGE A7 Crowded prisons backing up into NC county jails Prisoners congregate together in an overcrowded North Carolina prison as the state struggles to find ways to imprison inmates. RALEIGH, NC (AP) � State correction officials have started turning away many inmates from their crowded prisons, leading to a space crunch for county jails with nowhere else to turn. "We can't take them in as fast as we're getting them from the jails said state prisons director Boyd Bennett. Tougher sentences for vio- lent and repeat offenders and a growing general population have helped push the prisons close to capacity. The system's standard capacity is 31,500 inmates, but it can legally house an additional 4,700 through double-bunking and other measures. More beds will be available in April, when a 1,000-bed prison is scheduled to open in Greene County, and another 1,000-bed prison in Bertie County is slated to open three months later. Meanwhile, Wake County has more than 1,300 inmates in a jail meant to hold 896. "We would rather have them out of here -1 can assure you that - for safety reasons said Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison. "We don't provide comfort, but we certainly don't want them on top of one another Johnston County routinely has 220 inmates in a jail designed for 191, while Durham County is just beginning to exceed its capacity of S76 inmates. The state pays county jails $40 a day for each inmate who belongs in a state prison. The sheriffs say the money covers most of their direct costs, but they worry about taxing their guards and equipment. "It's about like going to Wal- Mart with 15 young'uns instead of two said Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell. And it's unclear when it may ease up. The North Carolina Sentenc- ing and Policy Advisory Com- mission, a group created by the Legislature to advise lawmakers on sentencing issues, estimates that the system will be nearly 1,000 beds short by 2008, despite the opening of three new 1,000- bed prisons by then. Projections show that by 2014 the state will need space for 6,500 more inmates. The Department of Correction plans expansions at existing prisons, but it has yet to ask lawmakers for the money. Some critics question whether the department and lawmak- ers spent construction money wisely by ignoring needs for minimum- or medium-security prison. The last six prisons approved for construction are all maxi- mum security - the most expen- sive to build. The state will have a surplus in maximum-custody spaces when its third new prison opens in 2008. Less dangerous inmates can be kept in maximum-security prisons, Bennett said, and the department might put maxi- mum- and medium-security inmates in one its prison, depending on the needs in 2008. The sentencing commission has suggested changes to state laws that would cut the need for about 4,600 beds over the next 10 years by shortening some sentences. Lawmakers haven't acted on the proposals because - they don't want to be considered soft on crime. 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You can play pool and other games, or catch a live music performance at the Pirate Underground, also located in Mendenhall. The Student Recreation Center has a plethora of sports teams to register for to keep you both occupied and fit (try the wiffle-ball teams). There's also a skating rink located on Greenville Boulevard In addition to Colonial Mall where you can shop till you drop. If all else fails, it's always fun to run through Wal-Mart at 3 In the morning. Recipes Throwing a party? Try these out Mozzarella Cheeseburgers with Basil Mayonnaise and Tomato Salsa 1 pound ground beef 4 slices mozzarella Form 1 pound ground beef into 4 patties. Place on heated grill pan. Cook for 5 minutes. Turn and cook for 3 more minutes. Place 1 slice cheese on each burger. Continue to cook for 2 more minutes or until cheese melts. Serve with Basil Mayonnaise and Tomato Salsa Basil Mayonnaise: 2 cups mayonnaise 1 cup fresh basil leaves Salt and pepper Place all ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth. Tomato Salsa: 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 12 cup pimento olives, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes. Homemade Potato Chips with Bleu Cheese and Chives 4 Yukon gold potatoes, about 2 pounds Peanut oil, for frying Kosher salt 1 pound bleu cheese, finely crumbled 1 bunch chives, chopped Peel the potatoes and slice them into thin 18-inch slices using a mandolin or sharp knife. Rinse the slices in several changes of water until the water runs clear. Drain them and pat them dry. Put about 3 inches of oil into a large deep pot - it should not come up more than half way. Bring the oil up to 325 degrees F over medium-high heat. Working in batches, carefully add the potato slices, a dozen at a time. Stir them to make sure they are not sticking together. Fry until they are a golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and drain them well on paper towels - season with salt. Repeat with the remaining potato slices. Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a layer of the chips onto a baking dish and sprinkle with some of the bleu cheese and chives. Place another layer of chips onto that and some more cheese and chives. Continue until you have used up all the chips and cheese. Put Into the oven and bake until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. Garnish with more chives. Frozen Cactus Pear Margaritas 9 ounces white tequila 4 ounces orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Cointreau) 4 ounces cactus pear juice, plus more for the rim 2 ounces fresh lime juice 1 12 cups crushed ice Coarse salt, optional Lime wedges, for garnish Place tequila, orange liqueur, cactus pear juice, lime juice, and ice in a blender and blend until smooth. Carefully pour a few ounces of cactus pear juice onto a plate and a few ounces of salt onto another plate. Dip the rim of each margarita glass into the juice and then into the salt. Pour margaritas into each glass and garnish with a lime wedge. Film 'Just Like' everything else Reese Wltherspoon and Mark Ruffalo are the perfect couple with a relationship 'Just Like Heaven New romance not bad, but story overdone TREVOR KIRKENDALL STAFF WRITER Just Like Heaven is just another romantic comedy, but with a supernatural twist. There is nothing special about this film that makes it better than other movies that are similar. That doesn't make it a bad movie, just predictable and monotonous at times. Reese Witherspoon stars as Dr. Elizabeth Masterson, a woman living in San Francisco who makes time for nothing else in life except work. Even her fellow co-workers mention to her that'she is so lucky that the only thing stressful in her life is work, and that she's fortunate not to have to deal with a family. Unfortunately for Elizabeth, she's involved in a horrific car accident which causes her spirit to leave her body. What's even more unfortunate is that she doesn't realize any of this has happened. She cannot remem- ber who she is and she can't remember anything about her life except where the forks and knives are in her kitchen. Enter David Abbott (Mark Ruffalo), a man who comes to San Francisco in order to get away from a haunting past. He ends up subleasing the apart- ment from Elizabeth's family who keep a closed mouth on why they are subleasing it to him. Not like David cares anyway, he just wants a place with a comfortable couch so he can drink his sor- rows away. He then meets Elizabeth, who yells at him for not using a coaster for his beer cans. She disappears and reappears again and again before the two finally come to the conclusion that she is no longer part of this world anymore. They don't figure this out on their own, however. They enlist the help of a supernatural bookstore clerk, Darryl (Napoleon Dynamite's, Jon Heder). After awhile, David takes a liking to this woman. He finds it sad that she can't remember who she is or why she's nothing more than a lonely spirit with no body. David decides to help Elizabeth play detective and find out who she is and what happened to her. Mark Waters, who's directed the very funny and very enter- taining films Mean Girls and the 2003 version of Freaky Friday directed fust Like Heaven. But with his newest film, Waters proves himself as a director who only knows where to put the camera and not how to tell the story. He didn't have much of a screenplay to work with in the first place, but he doesn't let his character nor the story develop - he simply lets Witherspoon and Ruffalo be their usual selves and just read the words right off the script. Don't get me wrong, I'm not calling Witherspoon and Ruffalo bad actors either. They just seem to be playing the same characters Jon Heder, AKA Napoleon, plays a supernatural bookstore clerk. lately. Ruffalo looks just like his character from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. His delivery and character interpretation is identical to the techie who erased Jim Carrey's mind in Michel Gondry's film last year. As for Witherspoon, she too is identi- cal to her character from Sweet Home Alabama. She has success- fully avoided being typecast for movies that are similar to her Elle Woods character from the Legally Blonde films, but if she's not care- ful she'll being doing washed up story ideas like this one for the rest of her career. Being a film that is similar to other romantic comedies that have been made in the past does not make it bad. Just don't be surprised if the way in which story unfolds resembles your favorite romance from year's past. Just Like Heaven is an innocent comedy, but it lacks the originality that is void in many films today. Maybe it could make a good date or some- thing and score some brownie points with your date. Grade: It This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. Cage impresses audiences as lord of War' Nicholas Cage plays Yuri Orlov, an international goods trader. A bit long, but enjoyable at many times TREVOR KIRKENDALL STAFF WRITER Academy Award winner Nich- olas Cage never fails to impress in every film he stars. Even if the film is an abomination, he is always on the top of his game. This is the case in his newest film Lord of War, a somewhat lacklus- ter political version of GoodFellas. Cage is as solid as he's ever been while the film drags underneath to keep up with him. In Lord of War, Cage plays Yuri Orlov, an international gun- runner and our narrator over the next two hours. The film talks about how Yuri became the best gunrunner in the business over a twenty year time span. The film covers time from 1982 through 2001 with Cage narrating the entire time. This is very similar to Ray Liotta's narration in Marin Scorsese's mobster masterpiece GoodFellas. Lord of War sports a fairly simplistic plot line: Yuri, Yuri's family and Yuri's business. We meet Yuri's brother Vitaly (Jared Leto) who will later become both an asset, as Yuri's partner in gunrunning, and a burden, as a repeat visitor to a rehabilitation center. Early on, we also meet Yuri's dream girl Ava Fontaine (Bridget Moynahan), a world famous face on billboards in every country Yuri visits. Ava eventually becomes Yuri's wife after an elaborate set up by Yuri in order for them to be at the same place at the same time. Yuri's business is the other aspect this film centers around. We see Yuri go from small time, competing with fellow gunrun- ner Simeon Weisz (Ian Holm) to selling guns to Liberian dictator Andre Baptiste (Eamonn Walker) and his son Andre Jr. (Sammi Rotibi). We also see Yuri being tracked by a relentless Interpol agent Jack Valentine (Ethan Hawke). Lord of War was written and directed by Andrew Niccol, who has made quite a name for him- self in Hollywood over the past eight years from his writing debut with The Truman Show and his directorial debut with the severely underrated Gattaca. Niccol's only problem over the more recent years is writing good stories, but trying to extend them to the two hour mark when the film would have been just as good as early as the 100 minute mark. This problem plagued Steven Spielberg's The Termi- nal, which Niccol wrote, and it plagues Lord of War. This is not to say that both films are unwatchable and not see WAR page B4 'Fall' into new music this season TEC Masterpiece Spotlight Release highlights with old favorites and new possibilities EMILY JORDAN STAFF WRITER Aren't you tired of hearing the same music repeated on the radio over and over again? Well, don't let the monotony get you down, because it's the time of the year for new music. And just like always, we will see a deluge of new albums from the well- seasoned rockers to the newbies. Many debut acts from 2004, like Gretchen Wilson and Franz Fer- dinand, will face this season as sophomores with the daunting question of whether or not their success will continue through another year. And to the gradu- ates, keep on rocking! We will see rebounds, live albums, greatest hits, box sets and long awaited returns on the shelves this fall. If you can't schedule any upcoming shows this season, don't worry, you can now hear the latest from your favorite artists. As you know, September is underway, and already we have seen a good sum of new releases. The Dave Matthews Band, the hero of college campuses every- where, has just released a new live album on Sept. 6. Live from Richmond features the DMB we all know and love. Though the DMB has quite a few live albums, don't let this one fool you; you'll hear a darker version of 'Two Step and you'll jam for nearly fifteen minutes to the classic, 'Jimmi Thing You know those old guys, Micjager and Keith Richards, in that little band known as the Rolling Stones? Well, they're back this fall with A Bigger Band, which also was released Sept. 6. The album features all new songs, ranging from powerful rock to a relaxing bluesy sound. Here's an interesting fact about the album, A Bigger Band is the band's longest new album since 1972 with a tracklist of 16 songs. While this next band may not have 40 decades of success behind them, Go Betty Go does have an ever-growing fan club. Not to be confused with the stereotypical girl bands, this group of girls will hype up their followers with their new album Nothing Is More, which tributes the sounds of 1980's and 1990's screeching pop- punk. You can pick up their new album in stores Sept. 13. Also to be released Septem- ber 13 is jailbird Lil Kim's 2005 album, entitled Naked Truth. The album deals with Kim's issues with the media and gossip that's been spread about her. Naked Truth is her fourth album and was produced by big names like Kanye West and Scott Storch. Respite the three counts against her for perjury, expect to hear good things about Lil Kim's Naked Truth. For you metalheads out there, you can anticipate the arrival of Korn's latest, Souvenir of Sad- ness, coming out Sept. 22. This will be the band's first album since 2003. Unlike Korn's other albums, expect a dark, heavy, and industrial sound. Oh! And don't forget the screaming. Gretchen Wilson reached the top of the record charts seemingly in a matter of days after the 2004 release of her first album, Here for the Party. This year's highly anticipated album, All lacked Up, will hit stores Sept. 27. The album will include a song list of twelve songs, featuring seven of the songs co-written by Wilson. You can expect to see her touring with Kenny Chesney until November. Hip-hop stars, Blackalicious will release their new album, The Craft, on Sept. 27. The follow-up see MUSIC page B3 The Idiot: A definite literary masterpiece GARY MCCABE STAFF WRITER Quick - who Is the greatest Russian author in history? Now let me guess: if you said anything at all, you prob- ably said Leo Tolstoy. I can understand why. Tolstoy is prob- ably the most famous Russian author of all time and has written classics like War and Peace and Anna Karenina. To be honest, had 1 been asked the question hand in May of 2005,1 probably would have said Tolstoy as well. Of course, that was before I read Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Idiot, this week's masterpiece. To put The Idiot into perspec- tive, you need to understand the difficult circumstances surrounding its creation. At the time, Dostoevsky was living in Europe, whose culture he greatly admired but whose political atmosphere he abso- i2uie4 lutely loathed. Dostoevsky had no choice but stay though. He fled Russia heavily in debt and if he were to return, he would be pursued by his credi- tors and thrown into debtor's prison. To make matters worse, he had recently developed a debilitating passion for gam- bling, namely roulette. Dostoevsky was able to flee Russia only due to advances he received for a new novel. Dostoevsky was already well known in the literary world for his novel Crime and Punishment. It is said that he was paid by the page for The Idiot and so, he packed as much into the novel as he could as his writing was his only escape from debt. Financial troubles turned into personal troubles after Dos- toevsky became a father for the first time in 1868. According to his wife Anna, Dostoevsky was a great father who was constantly doting on his young daughter see IDIOT page B4 fAM� PAGE B2 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES 9-22-05 9-22-C What Happened to 'Emily Rose?' Looks can be deceiving as is the case with a seemingly innocent looking Priest that is actually twisted. Not quite the horror film everyone expected TREVOR KIRKENDAU. STAFF WRITER Before the title appears onscreen in the opening moments of The Exorcism of Emily Hose, we are told that this film is based on a true story. It is supposedly based on records from the Vatican saying that this exorcism performed on a college girl is the only exorcism offi- cially sanctioned by the Vatican. However, this film appears to be based more on the courtroom testimonies that followed. The Exorcism of Emily Rose was advertised as a horror film yet turns out to be more of a sus- penseful courtroom drama with disturbing images (these differ greatly from images of horror; see films like Halloween for that). Laura Linney The Truman Show, Mystic River) plays attor- ney Erin Bruner, an attorney who takes on the case of Father Moore (Tom Wilkinson of In The Bedroom and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind). Moore is charged with negligent homicide see EMILY page B3 You drank. You danced. Youhadse r Free Pregnancy Tesls � Call Carolina Priyiunry Unler l.m-nville location: (252) 757-0003 845 Johns Hopkins Drive Suite B �Hi Kn H team i 3Upi� I tiw � jriiliniirrgniiiry riilrniru Washington location: (252) 946-8040 hi hoiirhiilline: l-S00-395-HrlP b Speak Up! Expressions magazine, ECU'S minority publication, is currently accepting submissions. Send us your essays, editorials, short stories, poems, movieTVmusic restaurant reviews, creative nonfictlon, interviews, photos, illustrations, journalism, cartoons, or whatever magazine-triendly medium you use to express yourself. Expressions is also looking for a copy editor, photographer, and a Web editor. Please contact us at 328-9247 or ecuexpressions@gmail.com submit your work or apply. 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I 22-05 9-22-05 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES PAGE B3 I Jackson is not The Man' E�y from page B2 Fudd's proudly serves up the World's Greatest Hamburgers, shakes and desserts. All Fudd's menu items are made when you order them from the finest ingredients available. As a part of our commitment to the best we also proudly support our college athletes in their quest for excellence! Samuel Jackson and Eugene Levy play a dynamic duo in the film. Fuddruckers 1605 East Firetower Rd. Greenville, NC 27858 252-756-3943 Next to Carmlke Cinemas Students get 10 off their order at Fudds when they show their student 1.0 l! ks Mark A. Ward Attorney at Law Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law � IVaffic Offenses � Drug Offenses �DWI � State & Federal Courts S 3 VISA 252.752.7529 � Visit our website at www.mark-ward.com New comedy falters on bad casting choices TREVOR KIRKENDALL STAFF WRITER The storyline of the mistaken identity has been done time and time again and each time it's done, there needs to be more ways to make it entertaining so that we will not be bored watching it. With The Man, there are no new jokes or new gags. It's the same old plot with the same old humor - nothing in it is new. It does, however, end up being quite entertaining that we come to realize that It's not as stupid as it looks. With a very unoriginal title and a plotline that has been rehashed since what seems like the beginning of cinema, The Man may come across as some- thing that would have made a better made-for-TV film. Samuel L. Jackson leads off this small three-person cast as an ATF agent, Derrick Vann. Agent Vann is on the tail of group who just robbed the Detroit Police Department of a lot of assault weapons. The mastermind behind this plot is Joey (Luke Goss). Vann figures if he can arrange a buy of these weapons, then he can bust the bad guys when he goes to make the purchase. What Vann doesn't count on is having a simple minded dental supply salesman get in his way. This is Andy Fidler (Eugene Levy). Andy is in town to make a speech to a convention of other dental supply salesmen. He ends up being in the wrong place at the wrong time and is mistaken by Joey as the one who wants to buy the guns. Not wanting to lose the bad guys, Vann decides to keep Andy with him while he tries to make the purchase so that he can make the bust. However, Andy turns out to be quite the ques- tion asking dork. This is the type of person Napoleon Dynamite S fa iled JS. le its fa te) m Call for submissions: North Carolina's FIRST statewide symposium for undergraduates engaged in research and creative scholarly endeavors Show off your work, demonstrate your creative talents or tell the world about your latest research at the: State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research Symposium (SNCURS) When: Saturday, November 12, 2005 Where: Jane McKimmon Center, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Deadline to submit abstract: October 15, 2005 Submit abstract electronically in Word document to: honors@mail.ecu.edu This FREE multidisciplinary event like no other in the United States Students will give oral or poster presentations, display their creative endeavors gallery-style or showcase their work through live performances. Abstracts will be published in the companion SNC Undergraduate Research Journal. WHY PARTICIPATE? � Meet recruiters from NC graduate and professional schools, from industry and government agencies who will be there � Unbeatable experience � See what your fellow students are doing in other colleges and universities across the state � Get your abstract published � Fine tune your work for ECU's Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Symposium next spring To register: Send your abstract, form and letter of reference to: honors@mail.ecu.edu For forms and more information: harrisk@ma1l.ecu.edu www.ecu.eduhonors ,&jjj might be later on in life (and the profession he may choose, too). Andy consistently asks question after question push- ing Vann to the end of his nerves, but it is with the help of Andy that Vann will hope- fully be able to crack the case. This plot has been used and reused over and over again too many times. We see a film like this maybe about once a year at least. The only way to make this somewhat interesting is to have new jokes that make the film seem original. The Man screenwriters Jim Piddock, Mar- garet Oberman and Stephen Carpenter have not come up with anything new. The jokes are old, yet some do remain a bit on the funny side. Others, how- ever, were probably told when we were all in middle school. Director Les Mayfield, whose credits include Blue Streak and Encino Man, Is lost in this screen- play. He doesn't know if he's trying to direct a comedy or an action flick. He films it like an action flick, paying no attention to comedic timing whatsoever. His star, Samuel L. Jackson, is wrongly cast in this part. May- field should have cast someone who Is actually a comedian in this role as opposed to Jackson who comes across as a goofball version of the role he played in Pulp Fiction. As for Eugene Levy, best known as Jim's Dad from the American Pie films, he actu- ally takes his role and runs with it. He does possess the comedic abilities that are not found in Jackson. Levy was well cast, but Jackson was a miscast. The Man is still good enter- tainment, but the miscalculated direction of Mayfield and the bad casting of Jackson alongside Levy proves that Les Mayfield is indeed not "the man Grade: IN This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. after performing an exorcism on a young college girl, Emily Rose (Jennifer Carpenter of White Chicks). The case goes to court and Bruner defends Moore while the district attorney, Ethan Thomas (Campbell Scott of The Pilot's Wife and Roger Dodger), attempts to prove Father Moore's guilt saying that Emily was sick and needed medical treatment as opposed to an exorcism. The Exorcism of Emily Rose, written by Paul Harris Boardman and director Scott Derrickson (Hellraiser: Inferno), attempts to combine the elements of a good horror film together with a good courtroom drama. The film spends more time in court then anywhere else, which Isn't really a bad thing seeing how the courtroom sequences are really well done. The only downfall is Campbell Scott, playing the district attorney, who comes off as a more compelling chair leg than a lawyer. Through flashbacks, we see how Emily Rose became pos- sessed by demons. Different testimonies from witnesses reveal different points of view to what happened to her. While becom- ing possessed by demons, Jen- nifer Carpenter portrays Emily's turn to the dark side very con- vincingly. She plays the role of the possessed girl well, but not as well as Linda Blair in William Friedkin's classic horror film The Exorcist Director Derrickson is able to blend both the horror aspect and the drama aspect together with ease. However, fans of the recent horror films like The Ring, The Grudge and Saw will find The Exorcism of Emily Rose disappoint- ing, as there are only a couple moments in the film that one would consider "horror In these instances, Derrickson fails to use his actors to their full potential. When we finally witness the actual exorcism, all we see is Carpenter screaming at the top of her lungs, Wilkinson stand- ing there dumbfounded and too much handheld camera usage. As long as this film stays in the courtroom, it works. During the flashback sequences, it doesn't. The thrills are cheap - Der- rickson scares the audience by only using long orchestral stings at the point when a shadowy figure walks past the door. There is little to be thrilled by in this film. However, the courtroom scenes are well done. These scenes work because of the fine performances by both Linney and Wilkinson and the small supporting roles by both Mary Beth Hurt (who plays Judge Brewer) and by Oscar nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo (of House of Sand and Fog who plays a key witness for Linney's defense team). It could have been better had there been scarier sequences of horror in the flashbacks and a better portrayed district attor- ney. Derrickson and Boardman could have also written more Into a small subplot they only hinted at once or twice. Linney's character described herself as agnostic while Scott was more of a religious man. This conflict of a religious man calling a priest a liar and a woman who doesn't believe defending a member of the clergy would have created much more tension within the courtroom scenes. Instead, we are left unmoved by the thrills that could have been better and the storyline that is far from being climactic. Grade: C This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. MllSiC from page B1 to last year's Gift of Gab, The Craft will include guest appearances from artists like George Clinton and Floetry. The album features 16 songs. October brings Britain's own Franz Ferdinand back to the limelight again with his new his new album You Could Have It So Much Better. With 13 songs on the playlist, the album fuses 1980's synthetic pop and energetic dance with a hint of just good 'ole heart and soul. YCHISMB hits the stores Oct. 4. Mary J. Bilge's new one enti- tled Breakthrough, will be released Oct. 25. The album focus's on Bilge's own self-perspective, deal- ing with her own personal issues that she wishes to face head on through music. So that's the 411 on some of the music you can expect to release this fall season. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian. com FAMILY FALL FUNG Saturday, September 24,2005 Co-sponsored by the Office of Adult and Commuter Students and Recreational Services Bring your family and friends & join the fun A free event for ECU students and their dependents $4 for SRC members and SRC member children $5 non-SRC members and non-SRC member children n RECREATIONAL SERVICES iAIoti�� (252)328-6.187 �' www.recserv.ecu.edu JUST PUSH PAGEB4 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES 9-22-05 Idiot from page B1 Sofya. He was heartbroken when three months into her life, Sofya caught a chill and contracted an inflammation of the lungs and died within a week. With such circumstances, it's a wonder Dostoevsky could put anything down on paper but to come up with a novel as brilliant as The Idiot? It's astonishing. The titular 'idiot' in the novel is Prince Myshkin, who early in the story learns that he has inher- ited a large sum of money. Mysh- kin is not an idiot in the modern sense of the word. In the world Dostoevsky has created, Myshkin is an idiot because of his ideal- ism, generosity and innocence. In Myshkin, the author wanted to create a Christ-like, yet deeply human figure. Myshkin is also an unhealthy man. He suffers from epileptic fits, much like the author did in real life. Myshkin spent much of his young life in Switzerland under the care of a doctor and at the expense of a wealthy benefactor. Following the death of the doctor, Myshkin traveled to his native Russia to make acquaintance with a distant relative, Madam Epanchin, in St. Petersburg. Not only does Myshkin make acquaintance with Epanchin, he soon finds himself in the middle of a love triangle with two women. The first is a men- tally unstable woman whom he loves out of pity. The second is the strong, virtuous daughter of Madame Epanchin whom he loves with all his heart - both of whom are vying for his heart. Myshkin must make sense of the world around him which is vastly different than the one he knew while living in Switzerland. He must learn to fit into society, deal with those who only want to take advantage of him and ulti- mately decide who it is that his heart wants. Ultimately, Myshkin finds out that this world is no place for an 'idiot The Idiot is the sort of novel that you need to read multiple times to truly appreciate. The first time you will read to under- stand the story, which is so bril- liantly written that it's hard to put down the book because the world Dostoevsky has created is so much more interesting than yours. It draws you in and refuses to let you go as you feel every ounce of joy and every heart- break of the characters. Subsequent readings will make you appreciate much of the symbolism and philosophy contained on its pages. The Idiot is more than a mere piece of entertainment. It is a guidebook for life - for how truly beautiful and tragic it can be. If you spend time with the novel and invest that time, you'll come away with more ideas and knowledge than from any text book ever read in a history class. When you think of great literature, you always hear the same titles: A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, War and Peace and the list goes on. Some how, though, The Idiot does not have the same notoriety of the other great works of literature. I've read many classics and I would put The Idiot among them any day. The writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. War from page B1 recommendable, but that you find yourself wondering after about 90 minutes how everything is going to be tied up. The idea you have might be right, but it can certainly be achieved in less than the 30 minutes that remain. There are several aspects that Nlccol could have left out and this film would have been better. As for Cage, the man never fails. He plays this part just as well as everything he's played in the past. The most amusing part of his role is the fact that he doesn't age one day. The film starts in 1982 and there is no effort to make him look like a man in his early twenties. Jared I ltd gives a strong supporting performance that is as power- ful as is lead role in Requiem For a Dream. Ethan Hawke, who only clocks in about 20 minutes of screen time, is also a joy to watch on screen. He portrays his character as a man with a vicious agenda to bring Cage's charac- ter down. This edginess in his character's persona is what drives ever performance by Hawke in the past (his intense supporting role in Training Day won him an Oscar nomination). Lord of War is solidly acted, directed and written. The only reservation I have is that this film may run too long at parts. With one or two scenes trimmed off and a couple subplots cut out, Lord of War could have been a tremendously entertaining film. This film is entertaining at the beginning and at the end. Somewhere in the middle, parts of the audience starts to loose interest. It's only the back half of the second act that we find ourselves checking the time to see how much longer we have to wait to go home. Niccol needs to realize before he writes the final draft of his next film that he is a great writer and that his screenplays don't need to be a full 120 minutes in order tdbe good. Hopefully Cage can continue to win awards for his ability to carry an entire movie on his back. Grade: B This writer can be contacted at features@theeas tcarolinian. com Colon Cancer. Get the test. Get the polyp. Get the cure. Colon cancer almost alvays starts with a polyp. Get the polyp early and stop colon cancer before it even starts. l-80O-ACS-23l5 or cancer.org American Cancer Society r CAf Phone 758-4200 $ East 5th Street www.cafecaribeiwc.cow ART. ASK FOR MORE. For more inforirmtion about the Importance or art education, please contact www. A tnor icanHFcirThoArts.orjr. 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SPORTS Page B5 sports@trieeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 TONY Z0PP0 Sports Editor BRANDON HUGHES Assistant Sports Editor THURSDAY September 22,2005 Sports Briefs Rita postpones Rice game against Navy Rice has postponed its game against Navy on Saturday because Hurricane Rita Is expected to reach the Houston area that morning. The game has already been rescheduled for Oct. 22. Texas A&M officials were expected to decide Wednesday whether to move the Aggies game against Texas State from Saturday to Thursday. Houston was scheduled to host Southern Mississippi on Saturday. The Golden Eagles have already had a game postponed when Hurricane Katrlna passed through their Hartiesburg, Miss campus. Wle might turn pro next month All signs point toward Michelle Wle turning pro in time for the Samsung World Championship next month, which begins just a couple of days after her 16th birthday. The tournament will be Wie's final LFGA Tour event of the year. Still, her father remained guarded about his daughter's future plans. Golf World magazine, citing a source Involved in ongoing endorsement negotiations who requested anonymity, reported on its Web site Tuesday night that Wle will declare herself a pro before the end of the month to minimize distractions in her pro debut. B.J. Wie did not Immediately return a telephone call Tuesday seeking comment on the report. His daughter turns 16 on Oct. 11, two days before the start of the tournament In Palm Desert, Calif. She Is not expected to petition LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens to waive the tour's age requirement of 18, but will take six sponsor's exemptions on the Tour, plus whatever she can get on the PGA Tour, and in Europe (men and women) and Asia (men and women). Had she taken prize money this year, Wie would have earned $640,870, enough to be 12th on the LPGA money list In just seven tournaments. The junior at Punahou School In Honolulu still holds to her dream of playing on the PGA Tour one day, but her father said her first priority Is to become an LPGA Tour member. Jaguars safety Darius done for season Jaguars safety Donovln Darius will miss the rest of the season after tearing a knee ligament against Indianapolis. Darius tore the anterior cruciate ligament In his left knee Sunday during a punt return, and the team said Tuesday he will have season- ending surgery. Losing the hard- hitting safety could be a big setback for Jacksonville's vaunted defense, which has allowed 24 points in two games this season. Four-year veteran Deke Cooper, who started 10 games for the Jags in 2003, will replace Darius. A first-round pick by the Jaguars in 1998, Darius has started 103 games and averaged 80 tackles over seven seasons. He had a career-high 87 tackles and five interceptions last year and holds franchise records with 798 tackles and 19 takeaways. His Injury comes nearly two months after he signed a three-year contract extension, a deal he desperately sought while being designated the team's franchise player for three consecutive years. F-1 returning to Indy Formula One will return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next year despite the fiasco surrounding June's boycotted race. Speedway officials announced Wednesday that It will be site of the U.S. Grand Prix on July 2, making it the seventh year the race has been run at the track. The race's future had been called into question after only six drivers competed in the June 19 race when seven F-1 teams pulled their cars off the track to protest safety concerns with Mlchelln tires. Those teams wanted to use fresh tires or have an extra chicane put In the track's 13th turn, but F-1 officials opted to make no changes. Skip Holtz and the Pirates will take to the field in Morgantown, Va. Saturday, a place where they have yet to win. The Gridiron Bucs are 2-14 all-time against West Virginia. Pirates try to win in at Wyu tor first time ever ERIC GILMORE SENIOR WRITER Browsing down the schedule, Skip Holtz knew West Virginia was going to be ECU'S toughest opponent. "We're going to play the best opponent obvioush that wc'je played up to this point said Holtz as if the media already knew it. "This is on the schedule. This is what we have to go and play But what Holtz didn't know until last week was just how imposing the West Virginia (3-0) match-up really is. Combine the fact that WVU touts the No. 3 total defense with the Pirates' O-IO record in Morgantown and neither compares to Holtz's real dilemma. "I'm sure that West Virginia is salivating and licking their chops Holtz said in reference to ECU giving up 407 rushing yards against Wake Forest. "They're thinking they can turn and line up in the eye for- mation or two tight ends and play bully ball. I'm sure that's what they're thinking and that's what they're going to try and do Holtz knows the statistics dictate the perceived game plan. ECU ranks 116th out of 119 teams in rushing defense giving up 284.5 yards-per-game. On the other hand, WVU ranks No. 7 nationally in rushing offense, averaging 270.7 yard-per-game. "They're going to run the ball if they can Holtz said. "They don't try to be a bal- anced football team. They're a running football team The ECU linebackers will have to prepare for a two-quarter- back system and a revolving door of running backs. Sophomore Adam Bednarik and redshirt freshman Tat White will share duties under center. "Both of them are good Holtz said. "The younger of the two (White) is an athletic son-of-a- gun. We have to be prepared to stop both of them White leads the team in rush- ing, fresh off a 62-yard outing in a 31-19 win last week over Maryland. Bednarik, the. starting quarterback, is the team's second leading rusher. The Mountaineers will rotate three running backs. Jason Colson has the most experience racking up 686 yards in 2004. Pernell Williams and Jason Gwaltney join Colson in the backfield. Gwaltney leads the team with three rushing touchdowns. The Mountaineer running backs will follow the lead of full- back Owen Schmitt. Schmitt is a human wrecking ball at 6-foot, 3-inches and 245 pounds. "He is extremely big and extremely physical Holtz said of Schmitt. "He's one of those guys that when he goes to hit you, he goes in there to hurt you On the offensive line, WVU does not tout a single player under 6-feet, 3-inches. Garin Jus- tice is the starting right tackle at 6-feet, 8-inches. However, junior center Dan Mozes may pose the biggest threat. "As Coach Hudson calls him, he is a war daddy Holtz said. "He's a flat out player Offensively, James Pinkney has a daunting task as well. The junior will have to navigate through a veteran WVU defense. Nine of the 11 WVU starters are upperclassmen. Junior middle linebacker Jay Henry anchors the defense with 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks. The Pirates will try to estab- lish Chris Johnson and the run- ning game with a relatively new offensive line. Guy Whimper made his first start at left tackle, Eric Graham was shuffled to left guard and Gary Freeman was moved to center for the Wake Forest game. Johnson enters the game No. 29 nationally in rushing averaging 83.5 yards-per-game. WVU's defense only gives up. 48.7 rushing yards per game. The Mountaineers held Syracuse to only 18 rushing yards in their season opener. Pinkney's air attack is prob- able to have more success. The junior fared well in the 2004 season opener with 322 yards and three touchdowns. However, Pinkney's primary beneficiary in 2005 wasn't there to help out. Aundrae Allison is third nationally with 160.5 receiving yards per game. The junior wide- out also ranks No. 4 in receptions per game with nine. His two touchdowns established a new career high against Wake Forest last week see ODDS page B6 James Pinkney: From jeers to cheers Starting QB finds solace in football journey ERIC GILMORE SENIOR WRITER James Pinkney came back In fine style in his first game against Duke as he completed over 80 percent of his passes. When James Pinkney first arrived, ECU was renowned for its quarterbacking tradition. Jeff Blake, Marcus Crandell and David Garrard had all scripted their signatures into Pirate his- tory. Surely, Pinkney believed he would be next. Not so fast. Instead, Pinkney's four-year journey has taken him through three head coaches, four offen- sive coordinators and a semester out of school. Just for Pinkney to be the starting quarterback is remarkable considering the path he's endured. Even at an early age, he knew football called his name. But Pinkney's mother, Jacque Elder, was his main influence. "My mom started me when I was young said a smiling Pinkney. "I was seven years old. I've been playing football ever since. I'm glad she put me in football to keep me off the streets and from doing bad things But Jacque's guiding only went so far, Pinkney had to develop his infatuation with the sport. "When I first started, I wasn't really into it the Delray Beach, Fla. native said. "I was playing defensive end. But later as I grew on, I started liking it and loved it. I've played ever since As an athletic youth, Pinkney's choice of which sport to play wasn't always so easy. "Growing up, I played basket- ball Pinkney said. "But I mostly played basket- ball to keep in shape so I wasn't sitting on by butt doing nothing. 1 played baseball too Pinkney developed into a standout prep quarterback. He was a third-team all-state pick and a two-time all-county selec- tion in the 6-A classification. Standing at 6'3 plenty of col- leges were calling his name. He orally committed to Iowa State originally according to recruit- ing analyst Bill Buchalter of the Orlando Sun-Sentinel before choosing the Pirates. "ECU was the only school that stuck by me through the recruiting years he said. "My SAT scores were down and my GPA was down. Steve Logan (former ECU coach) was the only one that actually went through my transcript and told me what I need to do to be eligible Little did he know that his academics would come back to bite him just two years later. Upon arriving in Greenville, Pinkney watched first-year starter Paul Troth struggle through a 4-8 campaign. Pinkney felt helpless, unable to play while sitting out for a redshirt. "It was hard he said of the redshirt season. "But I knew it would better me. I got stronger in the weight room and got ready for the college atmosphere A year and a new head coach later, Pinkney was inserted sur- prisingly into the lineup over Troth in Memphis. He impressed the coaching staff with 9-of- 16 passing for 109 yards and a touchdown. Pinkney started the last three games of the season, all losses. "I was still growing he said referring to the 2003 season. "I didn't play as well as I wanted to. I struggled a bit In the spring of 2004, Pinkney was in a battle for the starting job with Desmond Robinson. Again, Pinkney would have to learn a new passing oriented scheme when Noah Brindise arrived from the Washington Redskins. "Going into that '04 year, I just had my mind focused as coming out as the No. 1 quarter- back he said. "I met a lot with Brindise to learn the new system Pinkney indeed did start every game his sophomore season. He finished with 18 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. His 2,195 passing yards was good for 10th all-time at ECU in a single season. But the Pirates did not fare so see PINKNEY page B7 PigSkill - A nickname for the football (i.e. "Let's go outside and toss around the pigskin"). POCket -The area of protection the offensive line creates for the quarterback when he drops back to pass. PUmp Fake - When the quarterback fakes his throwing motion toward one receiver and then pulls back and jijrcjws to a different receiver. COUIlt - A cadence the quarterback uses at the line of scrimmage so as to catch the defense by surprise. ROdShirt - A college football player who sits out for a year without actually losing a year ol eligibility. FW3EB6 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � SPORTS 9-22-05 Odds from page S5 touchdowns established a new career high against Wake Forest last week "He's has as much talent as anybody that I've had play for me Holtz said about hisJUCO transfer. Robert Tillman, Philip Henry and Kevin Roach will all try to alleviate some pressure off of Allison's double teams. One receiver that is doubtful is Bobby Good, who is fighting off a nag- ging hamstring strain. Last year, Kay-Jay Harris burst onto the scene breaking the Big East rushing record with 337 yards and four touchdowns in a 56-23 WVU blowout. Odds makers expect more of the same posting ECU as a 21.5 point underdog. "We're playing a really good Big East football team Holtz said when asked if he sensed a revenge factor. "I think this team will respond to the challenge. It'll be a good measuring stick to see how far we've come in the last couple of years This writer can be contacted at sports&theeas tcarolinian. com. Byron Scott speaks to the media about the Hornets' adjusted schedule due to Hurricane Katrlna. Hornets to play majority of games in Oklahoma City "Before giving, I always look for the Humane Seal E, Star ot NBC's hit show ER The Humane Charity Seal of Approval guarantees that a health charity funds vital patient services or life-saving medical research, but never animal experiments. Council on Humane Giving www.HumaneSeai.org Washington, DC. 202-686-2210, ext. 335 PHYSICIANS COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE 9-22-05 Sp (AP) � The New Orleans Hornets will play 35 home games in Oklahoma City and six others in Baton Rouge, La under terms of a temporary relocation agree- ment approved Wednesday by the city council. The New Orleans Arena, where the Hornets normally play, was damaged by Hurricane Katrina and could take months to repair. But even if New Orleans is ready to welcome the team back before the season ends, the Hor- nets are locked into their 35 dates at the 19,675-seat Ford Center. Playoffs games also would be played in Oklahoma City, and the Hornets will have the option to stay for an extra year. The Hornets also moved up the date of their home opener against Sacramento to Nov. 1, making it one of four games to be played leaguewide on the open- ing night of the season. All of the Hornets' games against Eastern Conference oppo- nents will be played in Oklahoma City. The games scheduled for Baton Rouge are Dec. 16 against Phoenix, Jan. 13 against Sacra- mento, Jan. 18 against Memphis, March 8 against the Los Angeles Lakers, March 18 against Denver and March 21 against the Los Angeles Clippers. City Council members unani- mously approved a lease that would provide financial support for the Hornets should their revenue drop in the temporary venue. If the team does not earn 5 percent more in local revenue than it made in New Orleans last season, taxpayers and local busi- nessmen pay the team as much as $10 million. If the team exceeds last sea- son's revenues by more than 5 percent, Oklahoma City would receive 80 percent of the pro- ceeds to cover its expenses. If all the city's costs are covered, the team and the city would split the remaining profits in half. Local officials expect to gain sales and income tax revenue, along with a chance to showcase the city to a national and inter- national audience. "Very few businesses offer that type of exposure Mayor Mick Cornett said at the council meeting. In addition to use of the Ford Center, the city will make provi- sions for the Hornets to have a practice facility, downtown office space and housing for the upcom- ing season. Ticket prices will be $10 and $20. "We have a minimum amount of risk for a really substantial reward Councilman Patrick Ryan said. City manager Jim Couch said the city would have about $2 million in expenses to recover, including about $1 million in game-day expenses, $500,000 in relocation costs including hous- ing, $300,000 for office space and $200,000 for improvements to the arena. The city already has a Triple- A baseball team, the Oklahoma Redllawks, an arena football team and a minor-league hockey team. 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He hasn't lost his first two SEC games since 1992 and may have set a record for earliest apol- ogy by a first-year coach with his "I'm sorry" to supporters after the Gamecocks fell to Alabama, 37-14, this past Saturday. "We're not where we hoped we'd be, but we've still got a lot of season left Spurrier said. "We're not discouraged. We're disappointed that we haven't improved as we've gone thus far So now Spurrier turns to some of his newest players to jump-start the Gamecocks. It's not something he did often with the Gators. But the way : South Carolina that was almost in shambles and has gotten off to a stunted 1-2 start so far this year. the Gamecocks have looked so far, Spurrier feels he's got no choice. "So I think it's now that we need to give some other players a chance and also, we've got to tell our players who have been play- ing that we've got to play with a better effort level he said. It's not the first time a national championship coach has been humbled on the South Carolina sidelines. Six years ago, Lou Holtz endured the worst season of his Hall of Fame career, going 0-11 in his Gamecocks debut. Holtz quipped the follow- ing summer that when he wrote his autobiography, the chapter of his 1999 Gamecocks would be "The Lost Year Spurrier's not conceding anything's lost yet. But several things have him shaking his head. A defense counted on to keep South Carolina in games has looked shoddy. It's 11th in the SEC against the run and gave up 338 yards on the ground Alabama, prompting a few frus- trating sideline scowls from Spuyjer. The offense is dead last in the SEC at 48.7 rushing yards a game and is a very un-Spurrier-like 11th overall. They were outgained by Alabama 489-256, prompting Spurrier's words to Gamecocks backers. "I do apologize to our fans. I thought we'd be more competitive than we were today Spurrier said Saturday said after the biggest home loss in his 15- plus years of college coaching. Worse yet for Spurrier, he said some of the Gamecocks aren't showing any passion. "I don't understand it Spur- rier said. "I've seen it on the other side, and I've seen it on my team now. And I don't like it very well and don't have the answer to that It was hard for players to argue with the coaches' assess- ment. "I mean, you can look at the game tell that we probably weren't as intense as we needed to be kicker Josh Brown said. "Looking back, we could've done a lot of things different Spurrier never promised an SEC title right away. It was gen- erally thought, however, that South Carolina's talent had improved under Holtz's six sea- sons to where, with a key recruit QUIKSILVER BILLABONG VOLCOM i RUSTY EZEKIEL FOX LOST pudesrfrr fUSION -SWIMSUITS 407,0 ficM'rti'i'le.i Only REAL Surf it Sknti4wtl Shop! 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After Holtz's sorry season, the Gamecocks went 17-7 and won back-to-back Outback Bowls still the high-water mark in 112 years of South Carolina football. "Hopefully, we can get some things going to help emphasize the point that here's how we expect you to play and if you don't, the other guys are going to play, even if they're not as talented Spurrier said. "That's OK. Our fans want to see effort and they want to see guys play the game the way it's supposed to be played. "So that's where we are Clearly, it's not where Spur- rier figured South Carolina would be. PiCkney from page 85 well, finishing 2-9 causing John Thompson's exit. "Here we go again Pinkney said referring to learning of Thompson's resignation. "After a while it gets old But upon hearing of Holtz's hiring, Pinkney welcomed the change. "This change was a change for the better he said. "This is the best change that has happened since I've been here. Coach Holtz is going to be here awhile But Pinkney soon would see changes in his own life. Less than a month after the Holtz announcement, Pinkney himself stole the headlines. He was suspended from the uni- versity due to poor academic standing. University policy dic- tated that Pinkney sit out an entire semester. While not allowed to take classes, Pinkney decided to stay in Greenville working at Logan's Restaurant as a busboy. He was forbidden from team activi- ties including spring practice. The incumbent quarterback watched redshirt freshman Davon Drew snag his starting job. "It was hard being out of school not playing football he said of his perspective gained by working an .establishment with his mural on the wall. "It made me grow up a lot Still in limbo, Pinkney was forced to make respectable grades to reestablish his eligibility. "Summer school is back- to-back against the wall Pinkney said of his make-it or break-it attitude. "I was getting back in school no matter what As fall camp opened, Pinkney quickly won the starting job aided by injuries to Drew and Patrick Pinkney (no relation). "1 glad Holtz) gave me a chance to come back and prove myself the junior said humbly. "He could have washed his hands of me. I'm just glad he gave me that chance Pinkney is making the most of his opportunity with 527 passing yards in two games. If he continues his current play, he could rank in the top four of all major ECU career passing categories. But Pinkney knows the most important record isn't currently in his tavor. His 3-13 record as a starter is less than stellar. But, the junior still has 21 games to etch his legacy. "I want to do whatever I need to do for us to win said Pinkney heading into Saturday's match- up against West Virginia. "I'm just trying to get us back on a winning tradition and back to a bowl game This writer can be contacted at 5ports@theeastcarolinian.com. 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Greg Biffle, who is second in the Nextel Cup standings, wasn't impressed. "We looked like a circus. The NASCAR race at Loudon looked like a cheap wrestling match to me Biffle said. "I don't think it was good for us. Drama and all that and excitement and who is going to beat who and seeing people's real personality and people upset, that's going to happen, but I think it was a little excessive Still, it made for good television - something even traditionalist Mark Martin admits. "My wife is a great indi- cator she's not the biggest fan in the world - but she said that was the greatest race she'd seen all year because of all that stuff said Martin, seventh in the Chase standings. "Be real honest about it, the people love that stuff But intentional wrecks and retaliation on the race track can be dangerous to everyone, as well as crippling to the 10 drivers in the Chase for the championship. It happened to Jeremy May- field and Tony Stewart last year in New Hampshire, when Gordon wrecked Biffle as payback for con- tact earlier in the race. Mayfield and Stewart were caught in the melee, and it ended their cham- pionship hopes. Neither recovered from those poor finishes to contend for the Nextel Cup title. Although no Chase drivers were effected in Sunday's road- rage incidents, the risk of get- . ting wrecked by a backmarker will always be there for the title contenders. Stewart, the current points leader, believes there is little that can be done to eliminate that ele- ment from the Chase. "You still have 43 drivers who want to win races he said. "The guys who are outside of that top 10, they still have sponsors to impress, programs to get on track, and for some, jobs to earn. Other guys just have something to prove Kurt Busch was the first Chase driver to fall victim to an accident when he wrecked with Scott Riggs just two laps Into Sunday's race. It dropped the reigning Nextel Cup champion to 10th in the Chase standings, with a huge hole to climb out of to win a second title. Jimmie Johnson proved last season that one bad finish doesn't eliminate a driver from the title. He fell 242 points behind Busch last season, then won four of the final six races to lose the cham- pionship by eight points. And Busch also had to over- come a terrible race - he blew an engine in the sixth Chase event and finished 42nd, but still went on to win the title. Still, he knows he has little room for error in the final nine events that begin Sunday in Dover, Del. "We have to go and attack each race for a win Busch said. "We have to go to Dover and expect to win and try to build our points back up That can be easier said than done. Newman had a poor start to the Chase last season and never climbed higher than seventh in the standings. 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