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2-14-06 I I www.theeastcarolinian.com THE EAST CAROLINIAN Volume 81 Number51 WEDNESDAY February 15, 2006 BBC World News seeks ECU'S help to find poverty stricken areas in N.C. College of Education to use iPod technology CLAYTON BAUMAN STAFF WRITER Examining poverty in N.C. KIMBERLY BELLAMY STAFF WRITER British Broadcasting Corp. World News visited several pov- erty stricken areas in N.C. on Jan. 26 with the assistance of Mack Simpson, associate director of community development, to familiarize them with the area. Ron Nowaczyk, associate vice chancellor of economic and community development, also provided some insight on the less fortunate areas in N.C. Nowaczyk gave the crew a short overview of the area while Simpson traveled with the crew throughout the entire day. SimpsoTi and BBC visited Bertie and Washington counties along with a few other counties. Nowaczyk referred to these as "tier one counties which are the counties that are at the lower end of the economic income scale. More specifically the crew visited Plymouth, which has one of the highest poverty rates in N.C. of 37.5 percent. According to Simpson, this percentage is very significant compared to the rest of the country that has an average poverty rate of 12.7 percent. The BBC contacted ECU to help them with the research they were doing on poverty in N.C. "BBC was actually doing a story about poverty. They interviewed former senator John Edwards, who heads up a poverty institute at UNC-Chapel Hill and they were interested in visiting some areas where there is high poverty, what we call persistent poverty said Nowaczyk. "There are a number of those areas in eastern N.C. So they con- tacted us and what we did was, through Mack Simpson, set up the opportunity for them to visit some communities where there is quite a bit of poverty BBC gained an understanding of poverty in N.C. by conduct- ing Interviews with residents of theses areas to find out how they feel about poverty, how they survive, and what was causing the poverty. "Those people that we talked MACK SIMPSON to that are living in poverty have almost resigned themselves to the fact that they are in poverty and it may be a long time before they get out of poverty, if ever said Simpson. "Most of them seem to be happy where they are even though most of their friends and family and neighbors are also living in poverty Simpson noticed that not all of the residents of these poverty stricken areas stayed in a state of poverty but instead made changes to their lives to make it better. "We also talked to three ladies in Bertie county that had been living in poverty and through some job training, edu- cation and help with housing cost, had put themselves in better shape and were much more hap- pier and fulfilled than before Simpson said. Some of the factors BBC and Simpson found that contribute to the poverty is the loss of tradi- tional jobs in agriculture, textiles and the wood industry. "The agricultural jobs have been lost mostly to mechaniza- tion, jobs in the garment industry and textiles have gone overseas and we have recently began to see a reduction in the number of jobs in the wood products industry such as the recent downsizing at the Weyerhaeuser's plant in Plymouth Simpson said. see BBC page A2 The College of Education is looking to introduce the use of video iPod technology in the classroom. According to a recent press release, the iPods were introduced for usage in two elementary edu- cation courses - Dr. Jane Manner will be using the iPod's podcast technology. Used in ELEM 4450, a social studies methods course for pre-service elementary teach- ers, the iPods will be utilized in conjunction with a service learning project partnership with the Country Doctor Museum in Bailey, N.C. The idea behind the col- laboration is to allow students an opportunity to visit the site to photograph and research its holdings. The podcasts are uti- lized when students create their own based on interpretation of museum artifacts. Students will make comparisons of "then and now" healthcare protocols, as well as present biographical information about rural doctors and nurses from years past. Also present in the press release, the iPod technology is being put to use in the Depart- ment of Curriculum & Instruc- tion. Students in Dr. Todd Fin- ley's English education methods course, ENED 43236600, will download 14 multimedia learn- ing modules and podcasts to their iPods, which will enable them to I study the instructor's lectures in either audio or multi- media format. A key feature of the iPods is the addition of noise-canceling microphones from Logitech. These allow students to record discussions outside of class while eliminating much of the back- ground noise. "Spontaneous hallway and Waffle- House chats enhance academic discourse said Finley in the release. " Now we can encour- age, guide and document these informal reflections via the fashion accessory of the decade Finally, the press release mentioned class reporters will use podcasts to present oral summaries "essential questions" after each class meeting. Students who would like more information on the usage of iPods in Elemen- tary courses can contact Jes- sica Davenport, director of communications for ECU'S College of education at 328- 2179. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. Expensive textbooks hit the wallet hard Pedestrian hit, killed by paper carrier in wrong lane WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) A newspaper deliveryman driving on the wrong side of the road struck and killed a 66-year- old man walking in the street at about dawn, authorities said. Stephen Lee, 41, was charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle in the death of Frank Sutton. The accident happened about 6:25 a.m. Sunday when Sutton was walking north in a north- bound lane. Lee was headed south in that lane as he delivered papers, state Highway Patrol Trooper R.J. Alphin said. Lee is an independent con- tractor who was delivering the Star-News of Wilmington, as he has done for more than a year, the newspaper reported Tuesday. Publisher Robert J. Gruber said all contracted drivers are responsible for obeying traffic laws. Another newspaper delivery driver was warned for driving on the wrong side of a road on Dec. 18, then cited for the same offense Dec. 31, according to state troopers. "It's extremely hazardous, in the dark, to drive on the wrong side of the road 1st Sgt. J.O. Holmes said. "It might have been doable 10 years ago, but with the growth and congestion we have here now, it's not going to work anymore. And it's always been illegal Textbooks can be costly, especially when packaged with other materials a student may or may not need for the class he or she has. Valentine's Day Fundraisers (KRT) Welcome to Text- book 101, the study of compli- cated, intertwined social and economic dynamics that seeks to answer the question: Why are college textbooks so expensive? At the end of the course, after points and counterpoints made by students, professors and book publishers, there will be a quiz - for which there are no defini- tive answers. What there is sure to be, though, is a lot of finger pointing. Travis Ligon, a 20-year-old University of Central Florida student who is shopping for textbooks at the UCF Bookstore, probably would do some if his hands were free. But he is hold- ing five books for which he will pay more than $500. "I think they just overcharge in general he says. If one were to scrutinize the aisles of the bookstore, one might agree. The shelves are heavy with shrink-wrapped textbooks, many of them "bundled" with study guides and CDs and priced at more than $100. Though some titles may hit the snooze button, their prices can be the equivalent of a rude wake-up call. Here is the Essential Cosmic Perspective bundle- three books and a "student access kit" ($104, $78 used), Anthropol- ogy ($110 new, $83 used) and Database Management Systems ($118). But the granddaddy of them all might be Organic Chem- istry, packaged with a study guide ($244, $183 used). Beverly Long, 21-year-old micromolecular biology major at UCF, is in the bookstore eyeing a hematology textbook ($98). But when someone asks her about the pricey organic chemistry text, she casts a scornful eye toward it. She purchased one last year. "I had to buy it, you know?" she says with a shrug. "It's a captive market Some students say professors often pick expensive books when cheaper ones are available, and that some required materials go unused. Sometimes the newest edition of a book is required, even though it looks to have changed little from the previous, cheaper version. Some even think that their professors are padding their wallets by using textbooks they author. Professors, on the other hand, say they pick the best and most pertinent texts for their classes, and that CDs and study guides can aid students in understand- ing subject matter. Though a new edition might lead to the painstaking update of syllabuses for classes they teach, the fresh material in the book often makes it worth it. And making money by forcing students to buy books they author? Not so, they say. Melody Bowdon, a UCF Eng- lish professor, uses a textbook she co-authored, Service-Learning In Technical and Professional Com- munication. Although the book, published in September 2002, is used at 30 universities, she has yet to make any money from it, she says. She and her co-author wrote the book "as a contribution to our field. We never expected to get rich off it Even if she made money, "the standard etiquette is that any profit you make on a textbook, especially if it's used on campus, is donated back to the school. You want to avoid any perceived conflict of interest As for new editions, "cer- tainly there's a motivation for textbook companies to change editions in order to make more money Bowdon says. But, as an author, "there's a real logical impulse to get back and improve the book. There's a pride of own- ership Tne concern about textbook prices reached a crescendo in July when the Government -Account- ability Office reported prices sec BOOKS page A2 Honoring professor with the continuation of literacy conference Sales going on through campus for Valentine's Day were fundraisers as well as a way to help last minute shoppers. 24th Annual Literacy Conference headed by the College of Education KIMBERLY BELLAMY STAFF WRITER The Department of Cur- riculum and Instruction in the Department of Education sponsored the 24th annual Mary Lois Staton ReadingLan- guage Arts Conference Friday, Feb. 10. The conference was held at the Greenville Hilton Inn at 207 SW Greenville Blvd. from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The conference was named after the late Dr. Mary Lois Staton, who was a professor of education at ECU for 27 years. Staton received her master's degree here. The development of the con- ference and its endowment is credited to Staton. The College of Education decided to con- tinue the conference as a way to make her legacy live on and by also naming the conference after her. "This conference, bearing her name, continues to serve as a testament to her dedication to literacy, literacy instruction and professional development said Jessica W. Davenport, director of communication for the College of Education. The conference included speakers from the national, regional and local speakers that gave presentations. Two of the speakers were well known accred- ited speakers for being an educa- tor and author. Dr. Jack Pikulski was the key- note speaker for the event. He is a nationally recognized researcher, educator and author. Another well-known speaker that attended the conference was award winning children's author, Carole Weatherford. She has received awards such as the Carter G. Woodson award, the Juvenile Woodson award and was nominated for NAACP Image award. Weatherford spoke to the groups of teachers at the confer- ence in a luncheon. The confer- ence consisted of 19 sessions that presented different literacy topics. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. INSIDE I News: A2 I Classifieds: A8 I Opinion: A3 I Student Life: A4 I Sports: A6 EWS Page A2 news@theeastcarollnlan.com 252.328.6366 RACHEL KING News Editor ZACK HILL Assistant News Editor WEDNESDAY February 15, 2006 Announcements Buccaneer Photo Sessions The ECU yearbook staff would like to invite all May 2006 graduates to have their photo taken for the next edition of the Buccaneer. Sessions will be held March 22 at Hendrix Theatre 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and March 23 and 24 at Ledonia Wright Cultural Center 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call 328-9236 to reserve your time slot. Reservations are strongly encouraged, but not required. For more information, visit buccaneer.ecu.edu. Salsa Dance The ECU Folk and Country Dancers are sponsoring a salsa dance on Friday, Feb. 18 at the Willis Building, located downtown at First and Reade Streets. Instruction will be provided by Procopio and friends at 7:30 p.m. with the dance following at 8:30 p.m. Music by DJ Ramon. Fees are $3 for students, $5 for FASG members and $8 for the public. This is a non-alcoholic and non-smoking event. For more information, call 752-7350. Career Fairs The Technology Career Fair will be held Wednesday, Feb. 15 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Minges Coliseum. The Science Fair will be held Friday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. in the Science and Technology Building. The Business Career Fair will be held Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Minges Coliseum. The Education Fair will be held Friday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. - noon, in Minges Coliseum. The Health Fair will be held Thursday, March 2 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Carol Belk Building. Teachers and Applied Linguistic Students Conference A student-run conference offering opportunities for grad students and public school teachers to present their work, both practical and theoretical, in the areas of applied linguistics and TESL will be held in the Bate Building Saturday, Feb. 18. This year's workshop features Dr. Melissa Cahnmann, of the University of Georgia, who will present "Rehearsing the Revolution: Using Theater of the Oppressed' to Address Identity and Power in Language Education Dr. Cahnmann will give an additional presentation titled The Study and Use of Metaphor to Understand Bilingualism and Bilingual Education" Friday, Feb. 17 at 3:30 p.m. in Bate 3008. Fees are $10 for ECU students and faculty and $15 for all others. For more information, visit core. ecu.eduengltalgsconference registration.htm. "Godspell" Performance The musical "Godspell" will begin performances Thursday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. in McGinnis Theatre. The show uses songs to bring the parables of Jesus Christ to life. The story utilizes various theatrical traditions such as clowning, pantomime, acrobatics and vaudeville. Based on the book by John Michael Tebelak. Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. For more information and other shows, call 328-6829 or 1-800- ECU-ARTS. Unforgettable: The Nat King Cole Story Saturday, Feb. 25. at 8 p.m. in Wright Auditorium, ECU Cultural Outreach is presenting the life story f Nat King Cole. It will be an engaging production of the man, the myth and the music, covering 20 songs, comedy and drama. Come see the representation of a jazz legend. Advance individual tickets are $30 for the public, $29 for ECU facultystaff, $15 for youth and $10 for students. All tickets at the door will be $30 Group discounts are available. For more information, call the Central Ticket Office at 328-47-88 or visit ecuarts.com. "Step Afrika" coming soon ECU Student Union presents "Step Afrika Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 6 - 9 p.m. "Step Afrika" is a step show and will be held in Wright Auditorium. For more information, contact Student Union at 328-4715. Alexandra McHale ECU Student Union welcomes Alexandra McHale, Thursday, Feb. 23, from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room in MSC News Briefs State AP-NC BUSH LAND SALE KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A plan by the Bush administration to sell off 300,000 of public land to pay for rural schools and roads includes 3,000 acres of Cherokee National Forest along the Tennessee-North Carolina border. The total land sales, ranging from less than an acre to more than 1,000 acres, could total more than $1 billion and would be the largest sale of forestland in decades. Forest Service officials say the sales are needed to raise $800 million over the next five years to pay for schools and roads in rural counties hurt by logging cutbacks on federal land. The Bureau of Land Management has said it also plans to sell federal lands to raise an estimated $250 million over five years. The Forest Service has identified 2,996 acres in 38 parcels for sale in seven East Tennessee counties, all part of the 640,000-acre Cherokee National Forest. Most of the parcels are hard to manage because they are not contiguous with the rest of the forest and are isolated, Forest Service spokesman Terry McDonald said Monday. Bush administration officials have said the same about most of the land involved. "For the most part, they're surrounded by private lands McDonald said. The proposed sell-off would total less than half of 1 percent of the 193 million-acre national forest systems. The money would be used for roads, schools and other needs in rural counties hurt by sharp declines in timber sales, in the wake of federal forest policy that restricts logging to protect endangered species such as the spotted owl. Although 10 East Tennessee counties are eligible for funds from the 2000 program, called the Secure Rural School and Community Self- Determination program, McDonald said that only Polk and Monroe have collected. The rest still collect 25 cents on the dollar from timber revenues. Critics of the proposal say the plan sets a dangerous precedent. "The federal government should not be in the business of selling off public lands to fund its budget said Cat McCue, spokeswoman for the Chariottesville, Vabased Southern Environmental Law Center. "It sets a terrible precedent. What are we going to sell off next to pay for government programs?" Congress and go through a 30-day comment period after the proposal is published in the Federal Register must first approve the sales. AP-NC WINTRY WEATHER ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - After a weekend of snowstorms, the workers who clear the roads of Haywood County were ready for a break. "Saturday we had about everything cleared, then it snowed Saturday night said Ben Williams, the county's maintenance engineer for the state Transportation Department. "Then we cleared on Sunday, and it snowed about 3 or 4 more inches last night. Now we're clearing that up. We're all getting pretty tired. These guys have worked hard Williams and his crew should get some help Tuesday, when mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching into the upper 40s were forecast for North Carolina's mountains, which received as much as 3 feet of snow. As the day dawned clear and cold, ice and snow kept many smaller roads closed in counties bordering Tennessee. Schools were closed in Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell and Yancey counties, while they opened late in Graham, Jackson and Swain counties and parts of Buncombe County. North Carolina counties on the Tennessee border received the most snow over the weekend. The National Weather Service said 36 inches fell in Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in Graham County, 24 inches at Banner Elk, 15 inches in Newland and 18 inches on Glade Mountain in Haywood County. Some snowfall totals rivaled those of the March 1993 storm, when Murphy got 25 inches, Franklin got 22 inches and parts of Madison County got 36 inches. But the snowfall totals varied widely. Just an inch was recorded at the Asheville Regional Airport over the weekend, and about 4 inches fell in Robbinsville. A few miles to the west, some 20 inches of snow and drifts up to 6 feet deep shut down the Cherohala Skyway. "It's like a picture postcard said Nettie Satterfield, a cashier at Robbinsville's A-4 Home Center, which did a brisk business Monday in snow shovels and sleds. "I live about three miles outside of town. If I'd known how bad the road was, I would have stayed at the house. It's easier to get down than to go back up A dispatcher with the N.C. Highway Patrol said she knew of no accidents resulting in serious injuries from the storm. The dry, powdery snow brought skiers to the slopes. This weather has been a skier's dream said Jennifer Hampton of Wolf Laurel Ski Slopes in Madison County. "We've probably gktten a foot and a half of snow over the weekend, and the fresh powder just makes the slopes incredible for skiing or snowboarding. We've had people coming from all over who have heard about the snow National Junior Gotti returns to court for retrial on racketeering NEW YORK (AP) - The son of late mob boss John Gotti returned to court Tuesday for retrial on racketeering charges that include a violent plot to kidnap Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa. A jury last fall acquitted John A. Junior" Gotti of securities fraud but deadlocked on more serious racketeering counts, leading to the retrial. Jury selection started Tuesday with the judge announcing that 71 prospective jurors among 250 who filled out questionnaires were disqualified. Others were to be questioned the rest of the week to determine whether they might qualify. Opening statements were scheduled to begin next week. Gotti seemed near a courthouse surprise last fall when U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin considered if the mistrial should be an acquittal because the jury failed to find Gotti had committed at least two related acts of racketeering. Instead, she ordered a retrial on charges that he ordered a botched 1992 plot to abduct Sliwa. Gotti has been under house arrest on $7 million bond since September. Prosecutors say Gotti, 41, wanted to retaliate against Sliwa for his on-air rants against Gotti's father. Sliwa was shot but recovered and resumed his radio work. He also testified at the trial. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld Scheindlin's ruling. Lawyers have said one juror stood in the way of Gotti's conviction in the case. A conviction could put Gotti in prison for up to 30 years. He turned down a plea deal that would have meant serving seven years of a 10-year sentence. In an interview in the New York Post, Gotti said his wife is expecting their sixth child and told him if he took the plea deal: "if you do it, we're through. We need you in this house Gotti, whose father was sentenced to life in prison in 1992 and died there 10 years later, told the Post he was confident he would be vindicated. "We're not going for a mistrial this time he said. "We're going for an acquittal Laughter Is the best medicine for Cheney accident WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House has decided that the best way to deal with Vice President Dick Cheney's shooting accident is to joke about it. President Bush's spokesman quipped Tuesday that the burnt orange school colors of the University of Texas championship football team that was visiting the White House shouldn't be confused for hunter's safety wear. The orange that they're wearing is not because they're concerned that the vice president may be there joked White House press secretary Scott McClellan, following the lead of late-night television comedians. That's why I'm wearing it The president's brother, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, took a similar jab after slapp'ng an orange sticker on his chest from the Florida Farm Bureau that read, "No Farmers, No Food "I'm a little concerned that Dick Cheney is going to walk in the governor cracked during an appearance in Tampa Monday. Whittington, who was shot by Cheney, remained in stable condition Tuesday at Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Memorial. He was moved from intensive care to a "step-down unit" Monday after doctors decided to leave several birdshot pellets lodged in his skin rather than try to remove them. The hospital planned a news conference for 1 p.m. EST Tuesday. Katharine Armstrong, owner of the ranch where the shooting occurred, said it happened toward the end of the hunt, when it was still sunny but as darkness was encroaching and they were preparing to go inside. She said Whittington made a mistake by not announcing that he had walked up to rejoin the hunting line, and Cheney didn't see him as he tried to down a bird. Armstrong said she saw Cheney's security detail running toward the scene. The first thing that crossed my mind was he had a heart problem she told The Associated Press. She said Cheney stayed "close but cool" while the agents and medical personnel treated Whittington, and then took him by ambulance to the hospital. Later, the hunting group sat down for dinner while Whittington was being treated, receiving updates from a family member at the hospital. Armstrong described Cheney's demeanor during dinner as "very worried" about Whittington. But the accident raised questions about Cheney's adherence to hunting safety practices and the White House's failure to disclose the accident in a timely way. Several hunting safety experts interviewed agreed it would have been a good idea for Whittington to announce himself. But every expert stressed that the shooter is responsible for avoiding other people. World Pakistan's earthquake reconstruction chief says he was fired ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - The head of Pakistan's earthquake reconstruction effort said Tuesday he had been fired, and an opposition party welcomed the move, accusing him of inaction in the aftermath of the Oct. 8 disaster. Lt. Gen. Muhammed Zubair said he was sacked Monday as chairman of the Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority, and President Gen. Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said he would be replaced by a civilian. Zubair, who was on the job for three months, said he had been given no reason and did not know who would replace him. "No, I have not resigned. The decision was taken to replace me with a civilian Zubair said. He said he was proud of the pace with which he had secured planning approvals for reconstruction projects covering six cities devastated by the magnitude 7.6 earthquakes in northern Pakistan and Kashmir. The quake killed about 80,000 people and left more than 3 million homeless. The World Bank and the donors agree with us that our speed has been very fast in the last three months he said. They're happy with us. There's no problem Musharraf's spokesman declined to comment and Aziz's spokesman was not immediately available. Pakistan media, quoting a government statement, said the 56-year-old career soldier was leaving his post because he had skillfully accomplished his assignment. The major opposition Pakistan Peoples Party, which had opposed military control of the earthquake response after the initial rescue effort, welcomed the development. Lawmaker Altzaz Ahsan accused Zubair of "having done nothing so far" to relieve victims' suffering. "If there is criticism, it is for the absolute inaction of Zubair in this period he said "He has absolutely nothing to show for himself on the ground On Saturday, a U.N. official said tent camps sheltering earthquake victims may be needed for another six months, and the United States signed a $200 million grant for rebuilding the country. A U.N. report said the harsh Himalayan winter was testing the "strength and resilience of the population as well as the capacity of the humanitarian community to deliver much-needed relief It said safe drinking water is available to only about 47 percent of 810,000 refugees initially targeted for the winter, while access to latrines is available to only about 138,000-about half the winter target. Scalia: Strong Constitutional opinions PONCE, Puerto Rico (AP) - People who believe the Constitution would break if it didn't change with society are "idiots U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia says. In a speech Monday sponsored by the conservative Federalist Society, Scalia defended his long-held belief in sticking to the plain text of the Constitution "as It was originally written and Intended "Scalia does have a philosophy, its called originalism he said. That's what prevents him from doing the things he would like to do he told more than 100 politicians and lawyers from this U.S. island territory. According to his judicial philosophy, he said, there can be no room for personal, political or religious beliefs. Scalia criticized those who believe in what he called the "living Constitution That's the argument of flexibility and it goes something like this: The Constitution is over 200 years old and societies change. It has to change with society, like a living organism, or it will bs-come brittle and break "But you would have to be an idiot to believe that Scalia said. "The Constitution is not a living organism, it is a legal document. It says something and doesn't say other things BBC from page A1 BOOKS from page A1 All of the information gath- ered by BBC was used as a part of a series they did tailed "North Carolina Voices: Understanding Poverty The broadcast aired on sev- eral radio stations on Jan. 27 including 90.9 FM, 91.5 FM and 88.9 FM. The broadcast is still available at wunc.org under the link titled, "North Carolina Voices Members of the BBC World News that toured N.C. included Robin Lustig, from the London studio and Jon Donnison, pro- ducer and head of the Washing- ton D.C. bureau. Simpson said that he enjoyed showing BBC different aspects of N.C. and referred to them as really open-minded people that wanted to talk to everyone with all different points views when interviewing the residents. This writer can be contacted at news@theeaitcarolinian.com. STSTRAVEL.COM JAMAICA to. yoknou. Don't Get Left Behind! look Today! tiM Uto AnilobhCAMOIM ACAHJUO BAHAMAS flOKlOA H"fIUIIJ)JII.II have increased at twice the rate of inflation during the last 20 years. That accounts for 26 percent of tuition and fees paid by students attending a public four-year uni- versity, the report says. However, the Association of American Publishers Inc which represents textbook publishers, says the GAO report lumped together textbooks and supplies, "which may include computers, calculators, lab equipment, and other materials that represent about 27 percent of total student spending on books and supplies It estimates that students spend an average of $580 annually on textbooks, not the almost $900 the GAO analysis concluded. Hannah Nguyen, a 2004 college graduate who is a coor- dinator of the national Make Textbooks Affordable campaign, says she sold books back to book- stores when she could, but still spent $350 or more on books per semester. $180 Per Month This coupon good for mi extra $5 on your 2nd and 4th donation Students often offset textbook costs by reselling what they can to a bookstore or fellow student, she says. Some bookstores and Internet booksellers pay up to 50 percent of the book's original value if the text is in good shape and it's in demand for the next semester. "It's nice when you get the cash afterward because you forget how expensive they were in the first place says David Paladino, a UCF freshman who sold back sev- eral books he used in the fall. But when a new edition of a textbook is issued, or a professor changes the edition he or she is using in class, it's difficult to sell, or get much money for, the outmoded editions, students say. Textbooks mostly are revised in three- to four-year cycles, depending on the publisher. For Calculus: Early Transcendental, ($126), the update cycle is four years, says Adam Gaber, a spokes- man for its publisher, Thomson Learning. The company spent almost $1 million updating the book for its fifth edition, released in 2004. Though Thomson made what Gaber calls "hundreds of improve- ments in the book about 500 math faculty members signed a letter in April 2004 questioning the need for the revision. In its response, the company told them that a new edition was justified, pointing out the book has new, clearer margin notes; more effec- tive artwork; new references to relevant Web sites; and references to interactive learning tools. "More than 25 percent of the problems in the book are new, and there are five completely new projects says Gaber, adding that the text is meant to be used during three semesters, which spreads its cost. Bruce Hildebrand, executive director of higher education for the Association of Ameri- can Publishers, says that after editorial expenses, author royal- ties and printing costs are paid, a publisher makes an average of 7 percent per book. "They are increasingly expensive to produce and the markets are very small which is especially true for specialized books used in advanced coursework, he says. Publishers are responding to cost concerns by offering "custom" books that might, say, offer the first 10 chapters of a book. "Students like that because they only buy what they'll use he says. Other books are offered in paperback or two-color ver- sions instead of four-color hard- backs. I'm a Student and a Plasma Donor Names: Jennifer Majors: Nursing Hobbies: Swimming & going to the beach Why do I donate Plasma? Extra spending money for the beach. Earn up to $170mo. donating plasma in a friendly place. DCI Biological of Greenville 252-757-0171 2727 E.10th Street Down the Street from ECU www.dciplasma.com I Page A3 edltor@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.9238 JENNIFER L HOBBS Editor in Chief WEDNESDAY February 15, 2006 My Random Column Valentine's Day Confusions So I am single, big deal. I work, go to class and don't have much extra time in which to devote to another human being. I shouldn't let being single on the day of love make me so crazy, right? Wrong, I spent hours on the phone helping a friend work out a flower order, I was up late making Valentine's Day presents for all of my friends, cards for my staff and had to deal with other various drama. So I left to get my nails done which has become my release from reality. (I never thought I would be that kind of girl, but somehow it started.) When I returned there was a red rose on my desk. It was single-handedly the best thing I could have found laying on my desk ever! The day was taking a turn at last. With a Finding Nemo foil Valentine from one of my editors and a bag of several Twix bars, I decided the "Love Day" isn't just for those who have significant others. Friends, as well as lovers, are all loved and cherished. My advice is to remember those female friends who don't get flowers or chocolates because they don't have boyfriend. And for the gentlemen, a card and candy makes them feel special. Even if you are broke The Dollar Store has plenty of options for a low-budget holiday. Keep that in mind for the future. Everyone wants to feel special and I hope I made at least a few people a little happier on the one day everyone wants to be loved. Until next year rolls around and we are faced with the drama again, love everyone and you will be loved back. Give yourself, if that is all you have to give, but just tell those around you that they are special. Our Staff Jennifer L Hobbs Editor In Chief Rachel King Zack Hill News Editor Asst. 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Now I'm not a skateboarder or a BMX-er myself (so I'm sorry if I got the terminology wrong and continue to do so), but my sense of curiosity was intrigued by the simple question of why these guys would be doing this kind of stuff on such a poten- tially crowded place as a college campus. I talked to a few of the skaters and bike riders about this, and most Of the time I got the same answer - they have nowhere else to go. Actually, that is not quite true. There is a small skate park on 10th Street, but all of the guys I talked to found the price to get in slightly expensive. There is another facility downtown that is open to skaters and bikers, but the issue of cost is still a factor. They also wished that the facilities offered more options and obstacles for them to jump off. The truth is they like the ECU campus for its space and obstacles, not to mention that it is free. Many of the skaters and bikers hate that they get in the way of people coming and going through the campus, and generally don't mean any harm to anyone. In my opinion, most of them seem like pretty good guys, they just get a bad image. What struck me as odd was that Greenville is home to many extreme sports athletes like BMX stars Dave Mirra, Ryan Nyquist, Ryan Guettler, Allan Cooke, Josh Harrington, Scott Wirch, Trevor Meyer and Mike Laird. What's even odder is that Greenville is known as "Pro-Town, USA" in the BMX community to which these athletes belong. I was told by a few of the skaters and bikers that at least one of these athletes has a private training course, which he sometimes allows local kids to use. However I couldn't confirm who that person was, plus I didn't want to take the chance that I'd increase the already long line of people that must be at his front door asking to use his place. Many cities have public skate parks, with the West Coast being particularly famous for them. With so many famous athletes and with Greenville garnering such a reputation within that community, I don't understand why there is no public facility for this kind of activity. Once again, 1 don't know much about the world of extreme sports, but I would imagine that such a facil- ity would provide a lot of oppor- tunities that would benefit the community and even the school. First of all, any of the compa- nies that sponsor extreme sports or the athletes who participate in them would have a great oppor- tunity to promote themselves or as a public relations maneuver if they would help to build a public skate park. Second, the school could also benefit from this by having med-students work and gain experience at the park, providing any kind of medical care that may be needed. Let's face it, people are going to get hurt and it would be a good opportunity for med-students to gain experience in treating the kind of injuries skaters and bikers can sustain. Frankly, I've often wondered if someone could sue the school for injuries they could In My Opinion (KRT) February marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle the landmark book that exposed the horrific conditions of America's meat-packing industry at the turn of the last century. The novel was so shocking that it prompted a govern- ment investigation and the passage of the Federal Food and Drug Act. What is shocking today is how little conditions have changed. In 2006, just as in 1906, neither farmed animals nor consumers are protected from the meat and slaughter industries. In 1906, Sinclair wrote: "They had chains which they fastened about the leg of the nearest hog (O)ne by one they hooked up the hogs, and one by one with a swift stroke they slit their throats. There was a long line of hogs, with squeals and lifeblood ebbing away together; until at last each started again and vanished with a splash into a huge vat of boiling water In her expose of the slaughter industry, investigative journalist Gail Eisnitz described routine abuse of all farmed animal species in slaughterhouses today. She heard U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspectors' eyewitness testimony that completely conscious pigs are beaten over the head with lead pipes, stabbed in order to be bled out and then dunked into 140 degree water for hair removal. One slaughterhouse worker said, "There's no way these animals can bleed out in the few minutes it takes to get up the ramp. By the time they hit the scalding tank, they're still fully conscious and squealing. Happens all the time Sinclair's stomach-churning discussions of rotting, diseased meat that's packaged and sold to unsus- pecting customers isn't just a relic of a less sanitary era. Today, contami- nated meat from federally inspected slaughterhouses is routinely recalled in million-pound quantities. There are 75 million cases of food poison- ing in the United States annually. Five thousand of them are fatal. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that 70 percent of foodborne illness is caused by contaminated animal flesh. Laws passed to rectify these problems are as disappointing today as they were then. Sinclair lamented that the Food and Drug Act was weakened, or as he put it, "deprived of all its sharpest teeth after the meat industry lobbied government officials and waged a media cam- paign to discredit "The Jungle Chickens, for example, are still not legally required to be stunned before slaughter in the U.S. Dr Mohan Raj, a researcher in the Department of Clinical Veterinary Science at the University of Bristol, in England, has recorded the brain activity of chickens after various forms of stunning. He reports that although chickens killed in the U.S. do receive an electric shock before having their throats cut, it is not enough to make them unconscious. Using a current sufficiently strong to produce immediate loss of con- sciousness would risk damage to the quality of the meat and since there is no legal requirement for stunning the industry won't take that risk. Instead, each year more than nine billion birds - or about a million birds every hour - receive an electric shock that paralyzes them without rendering them unconscious. From the industry's point of view, that is enough, because it keeps them still, so that they can have their throats cut. Laws have failed to protect ani- mals because today's meat indus- try wields tremendous power in Washington. In the last five years alone, agribusiness funneled more than $140 million to politicians, who earned their money by ensur- ing that laws to protect consumers and animals didn't pass. How can the people we count on to regulate the factory farming industry be so easily influenced? Perhaps they act this way because they are often the very same people who were employed by the meat industry before being hired by the govern- ment. Just two of many examples are former Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman, who served on the board of the massive agricorporation , Calgene, and her chief of staff, Dale Moore, who worked for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Eric Schlosser, author of the best-selling book "Fast Food Nation writes: "(T)he (USDA) today offers a fine example of a government agency that has been thoroughly captured and corrupted. As a result, ordinary Americans, both Republican and Democrat, are paying the price with their health and, sometimes, their lives This, too, is still true today as it was then: Each animal slaughtered is an individual. As Sinclair wrote, "Each one of these hogs was a separate creature And each of them had an individuality of his own, a will of his own, a hope and a heart's desire; each was full of self-confidence, of self- importance, and a sense of dignity A century seems to have made little difference. sustain while skating or riding around the campus. Third, I think Greenville could increase its tourism with the addition of a skate park by at least some factor of sig- nificance. I mean other than the school, what's really bring- ing people here? If anything, a public skate park may actually attract more people to ECU. With representatives of the sport actually living in Greenville, the possibilities of a big event like the X-games being held in Greenville seems almost pos- sible with a public skate park. Finally, even if a public skate park caused some of the local skate park facilities to lose money, I would think the poten- tial increase in business would more than compensate their loss. Frankly, I don't see why they couldn't run their businesses out of the skate park. The only problem I see with the building of a public skate park is finding a place to build it. The issue of space in Greenville has always been a problem, not to mention the conditions of the soil. Now I'm not an expert on economics; frankly it makes jmy head hurt. Also, I'm not all that familiar with the world of extreme sports. Yet everything I've stated here seems feasible, though I'll admit that in some cases it does seem a little far fetched. Greenville may never be the site of the X-games, but the fact that the city, the school and the famous individuals who live here aren't utilizing this potential as a benefit seems almost insane. We've had shows and events here at ECU featuring BMX and other extreme sports, so I just don't see why this appar- erit fame is not embraced more by our community. So if you get the chance, raise support for any- thing that is close to this issue as much as you can. If anything, it will make commuting around the campus less hazardous. Why do people think carnations are appropriate gifts? Carnations are cheap, hideous flowers of death! Greek Life? What's the point? So you belong to a fraternity or sorority. Cool, but what's the big deal? If you want to join something that makes you feel a sense of pride and accomplishment then join the Army. I get the crap shocked out of me when I touch stuff and people on campus. To the person who said Valentine's Day is over- rated, are you a psychic? Because you read my mind like a book When will anyone take crime in Greenville seri- ously? How many students must become another crime statistic before anyone cares? To the guy with the "little situation are these two girls that you're "crazy about" even interested in you in the slightest? Maybe you don't have a "situation" at all. Our ethics class may be boring at times, but have the decency not to talk while the professor is talk- ing. If you're that bored, don't come. He doesn't take attendance and I don't go to class to hear what you have to say. Boys on this campus are wusses. If you like her, ask her out! Quit making excuses, you're being lame. You know she'll say yes. Anyone listen to "The drive s 5" MWF? They play some awesome music and the hosts are actually kind of funny seriously! Who cares if all those people were in fraternities or sororities? Being in Greek life has no correla- tion to your professional success. If I were a hiring manager, you plastic-mold sorority girls would definitely not get the job. Valentine's Day is either a reminder for those of us who don't have a significant other or for those who do, a day to treat their counterpart super special, when in reality they should treat them super special everyday. I am a white male who is beginning to hate all races after reading these racists rants lately. White people get over the fact that "we" don't have our singled out month because we have 11 other ones, black and white people "Black History Month" is just another memory of race being divided and singled out, things like this is why racism is still alive today. Like Kanye West said in one of his lyrics "Make black history everyday, I don't need a month So quit making these racist comments and TEC stop printing them and making it worse! If you happen to be passing out fliers, etc. on campus and I say "no thanks please do not try and force me to take one. If Flemming Rose would just apologies for the political cartoons that disrespected the world's second largest religion thus inciting violence, then everything would be much more easily resolved. Anyone else have an unforgettable Valentine's Day when they told their girlfriend they loved her and she tells them she loves someone else! Now I am cramming Girl Scout cookies in my mouth two at a time! I, a senior in the College of Business, am losing faith in my professors. I would be more apathetic if I wasn't getting my MBA here, but most of the same Ph.Ds will be teaching me in Grad School. I don't for one second doubt any professor's intel- ligence but the ability to teach the subject matter is what comes into question. I feel terrible writing this, but I feel worse because I feel as if I'm not getting what I paid for. To the rant about successful frat boys, take into consideration that almost all of whom you listed were in frats 50 or more years ago. Once upon a time, you needed breeding to get into a good frat, and they were about more than giving hyperactive little boys a place to with each other. My roommate is an obsessive away message checker get a life. There's probably a group for you on Facebook. Please edit some of the articles. I'm not trying to insult anyone, I just think TEC isn't turning out the quality it could. The Subway crew has gotten friendlier! Myself and other faculty always get a kick out of rants and letters to the editor you students write. For the girl who is "extremely disappointed" about the lack of coverage of Coretta Scott King's death in TEC, TEC is a school newspaper, and their first priority is always ECU related news. There is always going to be major national and world news happening that there will be no mention of in TEC. That does not reflect poorly on TEC editors at all. OK everyone from all my classes, stop e-mailing me! If you didn't come to class, what makes you think that I'm going to tell you what we did? Lesson for life, you can only completely rely on yourself. Wow, get angry at me and remove me from your list of friends on Facebook. How mature. Some of you people really need to grow up and get a life. Editor's Note: The Pirate Rant Is an anonymous way for students and staff in the ECU community to wke their opinions. Submissions can be submitted anonymously online at www.theeastcarollnian.com, or e-mailed to cdtton&theeastcarolintan. com. The editor reserves the right to edit opinions for content and brevity. dent Life 2-15-06 Page A4 eatures@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 CAROLYN SCANDURA Features Editor KRISTIN MURNANE Assistant Features Editor WEDNESDAY February 15, 2006 Mendenhall Movies: Walk the Line Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. Thursday at 7 p.m. Friday at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at 7 p.m. and midnight Sunday at 3 p.m. Everything Is Illuminated Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thursday at 9:30 p.m. Friday at 7 p.m. and midnight Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Sunday at 7 p.m. Coming Feb. 21 at 7 p.m Trivial Pictionary: Movies Edition. Top 5s: Top 5 Movies 1 The Pink Panther 2. Final Destination 3 3. Curious George 4 Firewall 5 When a Stranger Calls Top 5 Pop Albums 1. Barry Manilow 2. Mary J. Blige 3. Andrea Bocelli 4. Jamie Foxx 5. Heather Headley Top 5 TV Shows 1. "Super Bowl XL" 2. "Grey's Anatomy" 3. "American Idol" 4. "American Idol" 5 "CSI" Top 5 Books 1Ce 2. Memory in Death 3. The Da Vinci Code 4. The Last Templar 5. The Hostage New DVDs on sale this week 1 Saw 2 2. Proof 3 Mirrormask 4. Nine Lives 5 Raise the Fled Lantern Horoscope Aries - Continue with the drudgery, trying not to complain. You'll be able to get what you need, and even store something away. Taurus - If you're flirting on company time, take care. The boss will not be amused. Set up a date for later. Gemini - Clean up your place. Fluff up the pillows. Romantic conditions are going from OK to fabulous for the next couple of days. Cancer - Surround yourself with love, that's the most important thing. If you don't have the human kind, get a dog or a cat or a bird. Or even a fish or a plant. Leo - Doing work you love pays especially well now. They say the money follows when you're happy, and it does. Virgo - You're charming and you're lucky now. You're also quite attractive. Forget past differences and renew a loving bond. Libra - Discover hidden treasure, possibly in your own closets. This is especially fun because you put it there yourself. Scorpio - You can make the connection you seek, but not all by yourself This is a good time to get around by the back way. Sagittarius - Accept another assignment. You're getting to be capable of doing more than before in less time. This will multiply your income. Capricorn - This is a lucky day for you. Quick action is required to take full advantage of an opportunity. You snooze, you lose! Aquarius - Buy something for your home to increase your comfort level. This shouldn't be hard. Just replace whatevers causing pain. Pisces - A critic forces you to examine your premise and check for errors. This will help you become even more perfect. Fun Facts: A sneeze can travel as fast as 100 miles per hour. No one knows where Mozart is buried. Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory. Formicophilia' is the fetish for having small insects crawl on your genitals. Oak trees can live 200 or more years. Brooks Wood Band Band members Brooks Wood, Danny Shampine, Miah Wander and Paul Sheeran came together in the Fall of 2004, after meeting at NC State University. They combined their individual influences - pulling from rock, jazz, funk, soul and blues - to create a unique sound that is spreading throughout the Southeast using mostly word of mouth and playing any hole in the wall that they can. Brooks Wood Band will be playing at Dr. Unit's Oasis, 201 Souih larvis St. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10 p.m. This is a 21 and over show and proper ID is required. Welcome this band to Greenville on Saturday. For more information on the group, visit their Web site brookswoodband.com. Though she is not pictured, Ms. Belinda is a big part of Subway. Bucks For Belinda Students lend a hand to the Subway Lady SHANNON DAVIS STAFF WRITER 'College Bowl' tournament The MSC and SRC will be hosting the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Region 5 Recreation and College Bowl tournaments on the weekend of Feb. 17-19. Events to be held will be Bowling, Billiards, Spades and Dance Dance Revolution competitions. There are 300 expected participants from 16 universities attending the event. These participants hail from N.C S.C Va Ky. and Tenn. Look for more information about the tournament in TEC. Superbowl weekend was filled with heartache and joy while fans watched the football teams battle it out on the field. While most Americans were glued to their televisions, that was not the case for Ms. Belinda. She is an employee at the West End Dining Hall Subway and is adored by many students. While at Subway on Superbowl Sunday, sopho- more Justin Smith discov- ered that Ms. Belinda's home burned down that weekend. The accidental fire was cause by an appliance in the kitchen. Distraught by the news he and his friends decided to raise money in efforts to help their Subway comrade during desper- Ms. Belinda Info Who: Ms. Belinda, employee at the West End Subway Justin Smith Rob LeRlche Jennifer Larrlmore Jessica Dunlow Why: Ms. Belinda's house burned down due to an accidental fire causing her to lose most of her personal belongings. Four students spearheaded a fundraiser to encourage students to help raise money for Ms. Belinda and her family. When: House burned down Superbowl weekend The fundraiser took place between Tuesday Feb. 7 - Saturday Feb. 11 The donations and a large card signed by White Hall residents was given to Ms. Belinda at 5pm Saturday. ate times. "She lost a majority of her possessions and the possessions of her three kids. Fortunately, no one was hurt said sophomore Jennifer Larrimore. Ms. Belinda's eldest son is in the Navy, her middle daughter recently had a baby and is also employed at the campus Subway, and her young- est daughter is in high school. Ms. Belinda and her three children are staying at a local hotel. Smith was told that Ms. Belinda's church is spon- soring the cost of her accommoda- tions. TEC: How did you come Up with the ini- tiative of raising money for Ms. Belinda? Smith: She is apart of our family. We have to help her out. We know a lot of people, and have a lot of support in White see BELINDA page A5 Life of a successful ECU male cheerleader During sexual responsibility week last year, two students practice putting condoms on models. Sexual Responsibility Week No ordinary week SARAH CAMPBELL STAFF WRITER Billy Atwell and a fellow ECU cheerleader at a football game. Billy Atwell: Great guy everyone should know SHANNON DAVIS STAFF WRITER ECU offers many opportu- nities for students who want to explore new activities and excel as leaders in and out of the academic arena. Billy Atwell is a remarkable individual who represents the pirate enthusiasm of ECU. Atwell is a political sci- ence major, fitness trainer at the Student Recreation Center and an ECU cheerleader. TEC: Where are you from? Atwell: Cary, North Carolina TEC: What do you do in your spare time? Atwell: I like to long board, read and work out. TEC: How did you become a cheerleader? Atwell: A friend of mine was interested and I went along with him to the interest meeting. At first, I had no desire to do it but the coach was enthusiastic and everyone was very nice. The more I watched their practices, see CHEER page A5 Sexual responsibility is one of the most important issues on college campuses, because col- lege is where most students are reaching a crossroads in their life where they have to make important decisions regarding sex. Feb. 13-17 there is a campus as well as national initiative for students to learn what being sex- ually responsible means through Sexual Responsibility Week. Throughout the week stu- dents will learn about healthy relationships, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual assault, pregnancy preven- tion and much more. Sexual responsibility week requires individuals and couples to think about and clarify their values, to determine what they are and are not comfortable with, to become aware of the conse- quences and risk involved with sexual activity, to discuss these issues with their parents and then to make informed decisions said Tywanna Jeffries, assistant director of Campus Wellness. This year's theme for sexual responsibility week is "The Four Seasons of Love therefore each day is symbolized by a season which represents various areas of sexual responsibility. Monday, Feb. 13 will kick off the week with their theme, "Summer The Healthy PIRATES will be passing out information about the events of the week and warning stu- dents that it's going to be a "hot week" throughout the day. There will be an education table set up in Wright Plaza from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Tues- day, Feb. 14. This day holds the theme of "Fall" and the slogan, "Don't Fall for Any- thing and fosters learning about abstinence as well as safe sex. Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. there will be a "Spring Fling" in Wright Plaza. An education table will be set up with various games that students can play in order to test their knowl- edge of sexual responsibility. "Love isn't supposed to be cold is the theme for Thursday, Feb. 16. There will be an education see SEX page A5 Sex s o. 2-15-06 THE EAST CAROLINIAN FEATURES PAGE A5 i DBllndd from page A4 Hall. We have received over $500 from residents in White within five days. We put flyers outside of every single door, and on the walls near the elevators and stairs. Sophomore Rob LeRiche added, "Someone as kind and purely genuine as Ms. Belinda deserves no less than all we can give, and in this time of need, we're coming through strong Jessica Dunlow, Jennifer Lar- rimore, Rob LeRiche and Justin Smith camped in front of White Hall for 12 hours between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 and 10. They had a large bucket and a poster requesting the residents for extra change to donate to Ms. Belinda. This group of good-hearted Samaritans also had a representa- tive, Lambert Guinn, speak at the White Hall R. A. staff meeting on Monday, Feb. 6. Smith also spoke at the White Hall government meeting to have the members become aware of their charitable cause and relay the informa- tion to their respective floors. The donations were pre- sented to Ms. Belinda Sat- urday at 5 p.m. with a card signed by White Hall residents. The good deed that these stu- dents did here at ECU proves that ECU is a community of estimable people who care very much for one and other. Larrimore perhaps best expressed the sentiment, stating "Do to others as you would have them do to you This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. ChGBr from page A4 I realized what the role of a guy cheerleader is and it seemed strength orientated. I have always been interested in athletics and thought that this could be a very good experience for me. TEC: Have you ever played any sports? At well: In high school, I was the captain of both the football team and wrestling team. I was the linebacker and tight end for football. I am a black belt in Jiu Jitsu. My dad and I started a Jiu Jitsu club at my high S6X from page A4 ? Sexual responsibility week provides useful information for students. table set up in Wright Plaza from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in order for stu- dents to learn more about sexual assault awareness and education. The finale for the week will be "Family Feud: Battle of the Sexes" at 7 p.m. on Thursday in Wright Auditorium. In true family feud fashion, ECU students were sur- veyed on their thoughts about sexual responsibility. Students will be competing in teams of men versus women to see who knows their stuff when it comes to sexual responsibility. "We really want students to know that there's more to sexual responsibility than safe sex. Fostering good relation- ships is an optimal goal. It starts with yourself and your values and being able to communi- cate to the people around you as we as the people you love said Jeffries about the goal of Sexual Responsibility Week. This event is sponsored by the ECU Healthy PIRATES, Health and Nutrition Education, ECU Student Health Services, Campus Well- ness and Recreational Services. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. school. My dad became the main instruc- tor and I was the assistant instructor. TEC: How do you feel about being a male Cheerleader? At well: I love the stunts we do. It is a change going from aggres- sive, high impact sports to this but it is the same work ethic and drive. 2 TEC: Do people treat you any differently when they find out you are a Cheerleader? At well: I thought that people would look at me differently 3 but I have received all positive feedback. People are interested in why I do it and ask me questions about cheerleading. TEC: How does your family feel about you being a male cheer- leader? At well: At first, they were per- plexed but they would have been just as confused if I told them 1 was trying out for the basketball team. It is something new that I have never done before so of course people are going to be caught off guard. TEC: Is it a different feeling being a cheerleader and not a football player at the games? At well: It is a different feeling at pregame not running out with a helmet on. As a cheerleader, we More info are out there on the field repre- senting the team and the crowd. We are a sort of ambassador. When the team needs support, we are there to help them and it is a wonderful feeling. TEC: How do the girls treat the guys on the squad? Atwell: The other members accept us and we have all become good friends. The girls have to put a lot of trust into the guys because we are below them ready to catch them or keep them steady on top. We do not want to let them down literally. Feb. 4 was Atwell's last game for the semester because he was rediag- nosed with cancer. When he was 16, he was diagnosed with cancer, endured major doses of che- motherapy and had a major operation to remove it, which caused Atwell to repeat his senior year of high school. Over the next six months, he remained on a strict diet and a heavy weight lifting pro- gram to regain his strength. He returned in the fall to continue football and finish high school. One year later, he had intestinal surgery to remove additional cancerous growths. He was recently diagnosed with a reoccurrence of cancer on his upper hip causing him to leave this semester for a proper recovery. He is expecting a full recov- ery and will return as a cheer- leader on the summer squad. Billy Atwell is a multi dimensional person who contributes to the ECU spirit. His drive to better himself as a person and a leader would surely have PeeDee doing pushups. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. 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Dearborn, Mich.Carolina Hurricanes Brian Rafalski 5-9(175)190 (86)92873RNew Jersey Devils Mathieu Schneider A5-11 (180)187(85)61269LNew York, N.Y.Detroit Red Wings FORWARDS (13) Jason Blake5-10(178)180 (82)9273LMoorhead, Minn.New York Islanders Erik Cole6-2 (188)200 (91)11678LOswego, N.Y.Carolina Hurricanes Craig Conroy6-2 (188)200 (91)9471RPotsdam, N.Y.Los Angeles Kings Chris Drury 5-10(178)180 (82)82076RTrumbull, Conn.Buffalo Sabres Brian Gionta5-7(170)175 (79)11879RRochester, N.Y.New Jersey Devils Scott Gomez5-11 (180)200 (91)122379LAnchorage, AlaskaNew Jersey Devils Bill Guerin A6-2 (188)210(95)11970RWilbraham, Mass.Dallas Stars Mike Knuble6-3 (191)228 (103)7472RToronto, Ont.Philadelphia Flyers Mike Modano A6-3 (191)205 (93)6770LLivonia, Mich.Dallas Stars Mark Parrish6-0 (183)200 (91)2277RMinneapolis, Minn.New York Islanders Brian Rolston 6-2 (188)210 (95)22173LFlint, Mich.Minnesota Wild Keith Tkachuk A6-2 (188)225 (102)32872LMelrose, Mass.St. Louis Blues Doug Weight A5-11 (180)200 (91)12171LWarren, Mich.St. Louis Blues '2002 Olympic Team Member &1984 Olympic Team Member Twelve fresh faces join eight veterans from 2002 JOSH FERNANDEZ STAFF WRITER Olympic hockey teams are interesting groups, to say the least. Essentially, they are all-star teams consisting of the most dominant players led by their nation's most successful coach. To a lot of these guys, the Winter Olympics are nothing new; they've been lacing up for matches since Lillehammer in 1994, some a decade earlier. And almost every man on each roster plays in the world's league par excellence, the NHL. But most importantly, these guys have an uncanny chemistry as a result of playing together for many years. However, in the case of the United States, the amount of Olympic experience is primar- ily concentrated on the 'none' side. Like the sub-headline says, 12 members of this year's team have never stepped foot on Olympic-ice. This isn't surpris- ing, though, since eight of those 12 players are under 30. Out of the remaining 13men on the roster who have Olympic experience, only forward Chris Drury is under 30. In fact, the average age of the team is a ripe 31 years of age. One could say this team is largely made up of proficient, hardened vets. Two of these guys are NHL- stars Keith Tkachuk and Chris Chelios, both of whom played on the 2002 and 1998 Olympic teams. Chelios, also a member of the 1984 team, is actually 10 years Tkachuk's senior; he turned 44 a couple weeks ago. "Chris is a guy everybody looks up to because of his per- "1998 Olympic Team Member 01994 Olympic Team Member 1992 Olympic Team Member sonality and the way he loves the game said forward Doug Weight, Olympic teammate of Chelios for the past two winter games. "He has earned so much respect because he's won Stanley Cups, and he's played at such a high level forever because of the way he takes care of himself Tkachuk is the closest thing the United States has to a big-time threat, both physically and offen- sively. When he's been healthy in St. Louis, he's usually been the best player on the ice. And he'll have lots of opportunities to carry this behavior over to Torino. But it's not necessarily the perennial all-stars who have to step up to the challenge of interna tional com- petition. The team as a whole, especially the younger players, needs to make up for the their lack of a super- star like Sweden's Peter Fors- berg or Canada's Joe Sakic. Guys like the speedy scorer Brian Gionta and Carolina's- own, Erik Cole, are going to be looked upon to give the U.S. goal support as defenders like the skillful John-Michael Liles, Derian Hatcher, the team's largest player (6-feet-5-inches and 235- pounds), and, of course, Chris Chelios look to keep talented international scorers at bay. "I think the biggest area of concern is the defensive zone the ice surface in international play is larger). There's just so much more room said forward Bill Guerin in a quote to the Associated Press. "We have to be at the top of our game. In the NHL, the ice is smaller and you can come up and make the big hit without getting burned. There's a lot more area to get burned Nonetheless, the U.S. team will need to get a world-class effort out of their goalkeepers if they look to take home any type of medal. The de facto starter, Rick DiPietro, has the most international experience out of the three netminders on the roster, but he, along with his partners Robert Esche and John Grahame, have no Olympic experience to date. The United States will face a few decent teams (Slovakia and Kazakhstan) to start off their 2006 tour and neither should be taken lightly. Both boast high-cali- ber athletes that will not yield in the face of big-name American play- ers. The United States' final two games are against Sweden and Russia, teams that surely will be contending for medals and posing a legitimate threat to any team in contention. Headed by Carolina Hurri- canes Head Coach Peter Lavio- lette, U.S. players will en)oy his vast international experience, having coached both the 2005 and 2004 World Champion- ships, winning bronze in 2004. Laviolette was also an assistant coach with the 2004 World Cup of Hockey team and is a two- time Olympian. Speaking of Carolina, Lavio- lette will continue to coach Hurricanes players Erik Cole, Doug Weight and Bret Hedican. In total, the Hurricanes sent seven players to Torino, including goaltender Martin Gerber, who will be between the pipes for his native Switzerland, while defen- seman Frantisek Kaberle will represent the Czech Republic. Carolina center Eric Staal, who leads the Hurricanes with 71 points, was named to the taxi squad for Team Canada, while Matt Cullen, still recovering from a fractured jaw he suffered Jan. 26, was named to the U.S. taxi squad (taxi squads, by the way, consist of four extra players on the roster who are prepared to join the team on short notice in case of injury). U.S. players remain opti- mistic in their chances to score medals, but they recognize the competition ahead of them. "We're definitely going to have our hands full said Guerin. "But I definitely can say that there won't be a bad line mate on the team. Weil try to make it work. We're looking forward to some good games The United States' team will play their first match of the winter games on Wednes- day as they square off against Latvia. They follow that up with a match against Kazakh- stan on Thursday. Both games can be seen on USA at 3 p.m. As mentioned earlier, the U.S. team will also be taking on Sweden (Saturday, 5 p.m.) and Russia (Sunday, 8:30 p.m.). Both games can be seen on NBC on their respective dates. Teams gain entry in to the quarterfi- nals by placing in the top-four of their six-country group. All quotes Courtesy AP This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian.com. Nervous Canada worried Gretzky's troubles will spill over to Olympics Wayne Gretzky, executive director of Canada's Olympic men's ice hockey team, looks on during practice at the 2006 Winter Olympics Tuesday, Feb. 16. (AP) Wayne Gretzky arrived Tuesday at the Olympics, and a nervous Canada wonders if he's bringing the formula for another hockey gold medal or a whole mess of trouble. No matter what Team Canada does starting today, questions will accompany Gretzky throughout the games about what he knows, if anything, about a gambling ring allegedly fronted by his top assistant coach with the NHL's Coyotes and supposedly patron- ized by Gretzky's wife. Yes, actress Janet Jones is accompanying her husband to Turin as the Coyotes' coach reprises his 2002 role as gold medal-winning Team Canada's executive director. But how much excess baggage are they packing with them, and will it weigh down a team that is favored to follow up the gold won by that Gretzky-assembled team four years ago? Unlike those Salt Lake City Olympics when Gretzky tried relieving the heavy pressure on a team that was slumping early in the games by charging, "the whole world wants us to lose this distraction wasn't intention- ally perpetrated. Gretzky has said he didn't bet with the gambling ring and knew nothing about it, even though his best friend allegedly ran it and his wife is linked to it. But Gretzky has said little else, and no doubt wishes to keep it that way during the Olympics. "The bottom line is I didn't do it said Gretzky. Still, the very mention of Gretzky's name has caused an appreciable stir in a sport where his reputation and conduct have been beyond reproach. And it certainly hasn't been a wel- comed mention especially not in Canada, where hopes are high that this is the best team the country has fielded in its national sport. "There's always that pressure that we're expected to win said Joe Sakic, who has replaced the retired Mario Lemieux as Canada's captain. That's certainly true going into the third Olympics with rosters dominated by NHL play- ers. If Canada wins, it will merely meet expectations after all, this is a team good enough to have Jason Spezza and Eric Staal on its taxi squad. If Canada somehow loses and the Czech Republic, Sweden, the United States and Russia all have challenging teams it may long be asked whether Gretzky should have stayed home, as unthink- able as that might seem. Even before NHL players began trickling in Monday, hours after the final games before the Olympic break were played, there was speculation about whether Canada had sufficient scoring talent, motivation and the right makeup to win another gold. Gretzky and coach Pat Quinn, also back from 2002, stayed mostly with the tried-and-true (Ryan Smyth, Shane Doan, Kris Draper) rather than the new (Staal, Spezza, Sidney Crosby). Todd Bertuzzi was included, too, an unpopular choice among some Canadians following his 2004 on-ice pummeling of Col- orado's Steve Moore. And top defensemen Scott Niedermayer and Ed Jovanovski are injured and out. The Czechs, with a New York Rangers-heavy roster led by 1998 Olympic gold-medal stars Jaromir Jagr and Dominik Hasek, and the Russians, led by Ilya Kovalchuk and Alexander Ovechkin, have enough scor- ers to give any team problems. So does Sweden, though it may be fighting the memory of that dreadful 2002 quarterfinal loss to Belarus, which didn't qualify this time. Slovakia may have as many top forwards as the United States but is a mystery after not reaching the round of eight in 2002, when it was out of the tournament before some of its NHL players made it to Salt Lake City. The format has since changed, and all 12 teams open play at the same time. Two six-team pools go through round robin play before being paired by two teams each for the quarterfinals. The United States' biggest concern might be too many returning players from its silver medal-winning team in 2002 for example, its captain is 44-year- old Chris Chelios, who played in the 1984 Olympics. The goaltending looks worrisome, too, though Rick DiPietro can get hot. And the Americans haven't won a medal under any coach except for the late Herb Brooks (gold, 1980; silver, 2002) since 1960; Peter Laviolette of the Carolina Hur- ricanes tries this time. "The type of competition see GRETZKY page A7 2-15-06 THE EAST CAROUNIAN SPORTS PAGE A7 ECU undefeated in weekend action Sutton on medical leave Harrell, Quick receive C-USA honors DAVID WASKIEWICZ SENIOR WRITER The ECU Softball team kicked off their season on the road at the FAU Invitational Tournament last Friday against Bethune- Cookman in their first of five games of the weekend. The game was an early test for the Lady Pirates, as Bethune-Cookman was ranked nationally last season and was looking to continue their success this year. The game was a pitcher's duel, as there remained no score through the first six innings. In the seventh and final inning ECU was finally able to get something going offensively as senior Krista Jessup led off with a double. Following the hit ECU was able to reach base seven more times, scoring seven runs in the process. Bethune-Cookman remained scoreless in the bottom of the inning and ECU shutout the Lady Wildcats 7-0. Junior Keli Harrell earned her first win of the season as she allowed only three hits and struck eight in ECU's victory. The win marked the third consecu- tive season, which Harrell won her first outing. Freshman pitcher Brooke Swann made her debut for ECU in their second game of the day, this time against Florida Atlantic. The game also remained score- less until the fifth inning when senior Ashley Quick was able to single home sophomore Beth Nolan to give ECU the only score in the 1-0 shutout. Swann only gave up two hits and struck out seven in her debut win. On the second day of play ECU was able to keep up their winning ways when they faced Purdue and Pittsburgh. With a combined score of 11-3 through- out both games, the Lady Pirates were able to make quick work of both opponents. In the last game of the week- end, ECU squared off against South Carolina in the tourna- ment championship game. The Lady Gamecocks jumped out to an early lead in the first when McKenna Hughes hit a single shot over the fence. ECU was able to respond in the bottom of the fourth inning when fresh- man Jessica Johnson's RBI-single brought home pinch runner Brently Bridgeforth. With the score knotted up at one in the last inning of the game Nolan hit a walk-off homerun to give ECU the win and keep the Lady Pirates undefeated this season at 5-0. Harrell was named tour- nament MVP for her efforts throughout the weekend. She allowed only one run on six hits and recorded six strikeouts in the championship game. Harrell, along with teammate Quick, also earned Conference USA honors for their performance last weekend. Quick batted .455 with five RBI through the tour- nament including key hits in the games against FAU and Purdue. Harrell went 3-0 during the weekend with 21 strikeouts in the same amount of innings. The junior also surpassed the 500- career strikeout mark, becoming only the ninth player in C-USA history to do so. This weekend the Lady Pirates will be making their home debut as they host the Holiday Inn Express Pirate Clas- sic. Play begins this Friday at 9 a.m. as the team faces Army and then Seton Hall at 11 a.m. This writer can be contacted at sports@theeas tcarolinian. com. Oklahoma State coach cited for DUI (KRT) Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton cited health concerns Monday as the reason he chose to leave the men's basketball team for the rest of the season, university president David Schmidly said. But more details have emerged about an automobile accident in which Sutton was involved in Friday that cast doubt on whether the legendary 69-year-old, who ranks fifth all- time with 794 Division I victo- ries, will return next season. Stillwater police cited Sutton with driving under the influence after he smashed into a tree and suffered facial cuts and bruises. One witness told police there was a bottle of hydrocodone, a prescription pain reliever, in Sut- ton's car. The coach has had back and neck problems for years. Neither Stillwater police nor OSU officials would indicate whether it was medication or alcohol that caused Sutton to be impaired. The coach has admit- ted having an alcohol problem in the past, and he entered the Betty Ford Center in 1987. "Coach Sutton asked for a medical leave, and I gave it to him Schmidly said after giving the team a pep talk before Okla- homa State's 64-49 loss to No. 22 Kansas at Stillwater on Monday. "When the dust settles on this, we'll deal with it appropriately. But it's just not appropriate for me to talk about his medical condi- tion. I just want him to get well "He's a great guy who's had a hell of a record According to a police report, Sutton pulled his Dodge Durango left of the centerline, corrected and then rammed another car from behind at approximately 60 mph. Then he swerved left of the road, hit a utility box and pulled back across all four lanes of traf- fic before finally stopping. The report states witnesses at OSU's Gallagher-Iba Arena saw Sutton fall in the parking lot around 5:30 p.m. Friday and strike his head on the ground. Sutton refused medical treatment at the scene and got into his vehicle. OSU officials said Sutton was on his way to the Stillwater air- port to catch a flight to College Station, Texas, where OSU played Texas A&M on Saturday. Witnesses at the crash scene told police that Sutton had "a fruity odor to (his) breath" and that he sometimes made loud, angry remarks toward questions. Sutton was transported to a hospital, where blood was taken, as required by Oklahoma state law on accidents involving inju- ries. An Oklahoma City crime lab is expected to run a toxicology report and examine other evi- dence, Stillwater police deputy chief Ronald Thrasher said. Payne County district attor- ney Robert Hudson issued a state- ment Monday saying he could not determine what charges should be filed until the blood tests return. Thrasher said that could take several weeks. "We're pretty much in a holding pattern right now said Thrasher. Oklahoma State issued a release saying Sutton's decision is based solely on his health This wrecked SUV shown Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, in Stillwater, Okla belongs to Oklahoma State basketball coach Eddie Sutton who was cited with driving under the influence. condition. The statement did not address the DUI citation. "He's got some fairly seri- ous injuries said Mike Holder, OSU vice president for athletics. "Heneedstoget healthy. That's what we said in the press release In the statement, Sutton said: "With my deteriorating physical condition and other issues, I have been under a tre- mendous amount of stress . . After Friday's events, I know it's best to go on medical leave the remainder of the season to address my future health Sutton's son, Sean, the team's head coach designate, will take over for the rest of the season. He is expected to get the job full-time whenever his father steps down. Eddie Sutton's contract pays him $916,325 this season, and there is one year remaining on his current deal. Hecould become the fifth men's coach in Division I history to win 800 games. Schmidly said he hopes Sutton chooses to return. Uni- versity spokesman Gary Shutt said the school is waiting to see what authorities determine before making any decisions. "We'll let them do their work and see where that takes us said Shutt. Reebok's walk on wild side draws youngsters, critics GretZky from pageA6 we've seen the last couple of Olympics really keeps you intrigued and keeps you wanting to come back for more said 35- year-old Mike Modano, another of the oldster Americans. Canada and the United States have easy openers Wednesday, the Canadians against Italy and its NHL-free roster and the U.S. against Latvia. The following day, when Russia plays Sweden, the Americans meet Kazakhstan and Canada plays Germany. Oh, yeah, they're one other money issue for Gretzky in Turin. Remember that Canadian gold coin, the loonie, secretly buried at mid-ice for good luck by Salt Lake City's Canada-based icemaker? There is no such coin beneath this Italian ice. 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These days, however, there's more money in selling to teenage males a reality not lost upon Adidas-Salomon AG, which completed a S3.8 billion buyout of Reebok International Ltd. Jan. 31 and plans to keep the Reebok brand name alive. Reebok's prof- its rose more than 20 percent in both 2003 and 2004, and were up 37 percent through the first nine months of last year. Adidas must now decide whether to stick with a market- ing campaign that has yielded short-term sales gains among younger consumers. But the campaign is angering activists although it has spurred no boy- cotts and industry analysts say it also risks alienating customers who prize sneaker performance over fashion. "Promotion and marketing footwear, or any clothing, is not, and must not be a mon- eymaking tool referencing gun violence, drugs or gangs said Liz Bishop-Goldsmith, president of Rosedale, N.Ybased Mothers Against Guns. Reebok, which has also fea- tured rapper Jay-Z, has gone fur- ther than market leader Nike Inc. and other rivals in embracing hip-hop culture and youth-ori- ented entertainment alongside athletics. As the aerobics craze cooled, the brand expanded into basket- ball, football and other sports and signed endorsers like edgy basketball star Allen Iverson. Reebok's hip-hop foray began in 2002 with the street-inspired "RbK" line, and in November the company announced it would begin producing Reebok- branded TV programs for a new Comcast Corp. on-demand hip- hop channel. Reebok's chief marketing offi- cer, Dennis Baldwin, said market research conducted after a late 1990s sales downturn revealed Reebok needed to retrench in response to a changing youth market. "They weren't distinguishing between athletes and entertain- ers, and other things that were influencing youth culture Bald- win said in an interview at Ree- bok's headquarters in Canton, 20 miles south of Boston. "So when we looked at the market, we said, 'Yeah, Allen Iverson is incredibly influential, but so is Jay-Z Reebok's "I am what I am" ads celebrate individual empower- ment and overcoming adversity, Baldwin said. Alongside the bad- boy ads are some softer spots, including ads with actresses Lucy Liu and Christina Ricci. Other Reebok endorsers have less-than-squeaky-clean pasts that might scare away other companies. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, and Jay- Z have made no secret of their drug-dealing pasts or difficult upbringings. Jay-Z used his real name, Shawn Carter, for a sig- nature line of Reeboks known as "The S. Carter Collection which preceded 50 Cent's "G-Unit" line. One of Reebok's newest endorsers is New York Yankees slugger Jason Giambi, who's been mentioned in court records as a client of a lab at the center of baseball's steroid scandal. Iverson a 10-year Reebok endorser with a current ad featuring an image of the devil has a record including arrests and convictions. The Congress of Racial Racial Equality, a civil rights group, says Reebok promotes negative mes- sages about black men. "50 Cent was a drug dealer and proud of it CORE spokes- man Niger Innis said. "The fact that corporations are going to reward that kind of behavior is an outrage While there are risks in taking on such endorsers, consumers no longer demand squeaky-clean reputations, said John Quelch, a Harvard Business School profes- sor who served 12 years on Ree- bok's board beginning in 1985. "The broader public is used to this these days, and does not generally punish the brand for associating with a few such celebrities Quelch said. Analysts credit Reebok's mar- keting shift for boosting the former No. 2 U.S. sneaker and ath- letics apparel maker's prospects against Nike a competition that could become more heated now that Reebok is paired with Adidas. Marketing has helped Reebok get some recognition among teenage male customers, a sector of the athletic footwear industry that Nike has really dominated, said John Shanley of Susque- hanna Financial Group. "They really have tried to have a very different product, and they had to do that simply because Nike is such a huge force In the marketplace Shanley said. Nike had 36 percent of the U.S. athletic footwear market to Reebok's 12 percent in 2004, the most recent figures available, according to Sporting Goods Intelligence. Some observers warn Ree- bok's shift toward a younger and more fashion-conscious demographic could alienate athletically inclined customers who value performance, Nike's traditional strength. 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