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www.theeastcarolinian.com THE EAST CAROLINIAN Volume 81 Number 52 TUESDAY February 28, 2006 Pirate Connection bridges the gap A tool for campus involvement KIMBERLY BELLAMY STAFF WRITER The Pirate Connection Pro- gram is an innovative way for students to connect with a vari- ety of organizations and clubs and a good source for organiza- tions to spread to word about their group. The program started last summer as a jtool for incoming freshmen to gain a sense of belonging to the uni- versity before the start of the semester. A survey was created with a large variety of organizations and clubs available at ECU to find out what types of orga- nizations students would find Interesting. Approximately 86 percent of incoming freshmen completed the survey last summer, which suggests that a large number of students want to become active in some type of activity outside of their class work. Al Smith, assistant vice chan- cellor for student development, said, "This reflects a national trend that students are looking to get involved in civic and social responsibilities s Following the survey 8 responses, the organizations send out a letter to let students know more information about their organization, usually within 14 days of the start of the school year. Rather than just informing students during orientation and the Get a Clue program that is normally during the first month of the fall semester, the Pirate Connection is an additional method available to spread the word about these organiza- tions. Smith said that according to research on retention rates, the first few weeks of school are crucial, in making the student feel welcome. "We want our students to be involved in educational, purposeful activities right at the start of their college career Smith said. Also, commuter students andor students who live more than 100 miles away have lower retention rates. Exposing these students to activities and organizations can help increase or stabilize enrollment. Being a part of an organiza- tion is a "life shaping" experi- ence in college and is "like a relationship in which you have to be involved and engaged Smith said. Upperclassmen should use the Pirate Connection as a method of getting involved in more organizations or joining a group for the first time. This program can also be used as a recruiting method for clubs and organizations wanting to increase their membership. One of the big problems with this is letting all the organiza- tions know about the program and what a big asset it could be to them, according to Smith. Smith said that students expressed interest in all clubs that were on the survey. Last summer, about 36 out of 280 organizations and clubs were listed on the Pirate Connec- tion survey. Smith said they are trying to increase that number this year. Funding is also available to new organizations or to clubs who have activities planned for their group. Organizations still have the opportunity to receive fund- ing and to let the student body know about their organization by being a part of the Pirate Connection. To receive funding for your organization, register with the Office of Organiza- tions and Activities by Feb. 28. Organizations have until March 15 to get on the Pirate Connec- tion. 'I Hope They Serve Beer in Heir Tucker Max is an icon to many college students EUSA BIZZOTTO STAFF WRITER Though Max made a best-seller out of partying, he also holds various degrees from multiple schools. Senior wins $1,000 scholarship for 2006 Internet legend Max Tucker has taken his ability of story-tell- ing a step further. With the continued increase of an already impressive fan base, Max compiled a book of 27 of his most outlandish personal exploits and titled it Hope They Serve Beer in Hell. The book, which was pub- lished earlier this year, chronicles Max's wild stories of belligerence and debauchery and invites read- ers to experience each tale as if they were right there with Max every step of the way. Interestingly enough, the premise for the book stemmed from a bet while Max was work- ing toward hisJ.D. at Duke Law School. As a result of the bet, TUckerMax.com was created and once Max had gained somewhat of a following, he began to post what were originally e-mails to his friends relaying his experi- ences the night before. Max's fol- lowing increased significantly as a result and the stories of exces- sive drinking, relentless partying and sexual conquests ultimately transcribed into his book that Is now climbing the New York Times Best-Seller list. Naturally, Max has critics, especially those college students that make up most of his fan base who see their own weekend excursions in his tales. However, it is Max's writing style and unde- niable wit that have catapulted him to success. Max does not let his readers forget his ivy-like education. He holds a B.A. from the University of Chicago, which he achieved in three years with honors, no less, and aJ.D. from Duke Law School, which he received on a full aca- demic scholarship. Although many see irony in Max's situa- tion, noting his divergence from these degrees, it is he who made the most out of simply being himself. When asked about the claims that the true message of the book is for one to be himself, Max responded accordingly. "The message developed on its own. I really just don't let other people dictate my behav- ior said Max. It is apparent that Max is highly interested in pleasing himself before others in reading his accounts and it is difficult to see him strive to produce a theme of morality throughout the book while he finds pure joy in making fun of fat women, for example, and having no regard for the consequences of his actions. Still, many see an underlying message that is more telling of Max than his actual excursions. Regardless of the message, Max has achieved undeni- able success. He has gained an extraordinary fan base in both men and women. Pictures on Max's Web site show military men overseas holding a sign that reads "Max Tucker for President He has received recognition by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and Playboy. A according to his publicist, "The Daily Show Jay Leno, David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel see BEER page A3 Organization receives funds RCZKO Scholarship given by Women in Transportation KIMBERLY BELLAMY STAFF WRITER Samantha Ficzko, ECU senior, was awarded a $1,000 Women in Transportation scholarship by the Women in Transporta- tion Seminar North Carolina Chapter. The Women in Transporta- tion organization is dedicated to the advancement of women in the fields of transportation and urban planning, which are both heavily dominated by men. Ficzko was a strong candidate for the scholarship with a double major in urban and regional planning and communication with a concentration in public relations. The requirements for the scholarship include being a I female studying transportation or a closely related field, such as I planning. The student was also I required to submit an application I letter including their experience and education related to trans- portation and their goals and ambitions for the future. The scholarship was applied to Ficzko's spring 2006 tuition bill. Ficzko was also nominated for the Women in Transporta- tion undergraduate leadership award. Dr. Mohamad Kashef, assis- tant professor in the department of planning, gave her the nomi- nation. Kashef was also gave her the chance to apply for the $1,000 scholarship by giving her details and encouraging her to apply. Ficzko was inspired to apply for this scholarship after hear- see SENIOR page A3 ECU VOICE and the Office of Student Experiences presented a check on Sunday for $14,000. It was received by Student Life, Family Violence Program of Pitt County, the Mayor and the Chief of Police. The check was donated to the Family Violence Program in honor of V-Day, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls through the performance of The Vagina Monologues. V-Day generates awareness, raises money and promotes creative events. How much does your GPA really matter? This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. (CareerBuilder.com) Stud- ies have shown college graduates earn up to 75 percent more than people with just a high school diploma. So students earn good grades, study for the SATs and rack up an impressive list of extracur- ricular in their quest for that oh- so-important acceptance letter. But now that you're in, can you relax? Just how important are your college grades to future employers? Are those long hours at the library and those all-night study sessions really worth it? Keeping your grade point average (GPA) up can be vital to your academic success. Slacking off could land you on academic probation or the university could yank your scholarship. Plus, according to the U.S. News and World Report, maintaining a high GPA is crucial to those who dream of attending top graduate schools like Harvard medical school (3.8 average GPA), Yale law (3.9) or Stanford business school (3.6). Thankfully, most employ- ers don't enforce these same academic standards on their applicants. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers' "Job Outlook 2005" survey, 70 percent of hiring managers do report screen- ing applicants based on their GPA, but the largest group says they use a 3.0 as their cutoff. All other factors being equal, an employer is more likely to choose the candidate with stellar grades, but that doesn't mean a so-so student can't land a competitive job with a prestigious company. Employers understand that students have different circumstances. Employers do take a university's reputation into consideration, but they also understand working to pay your way through school, extracurricular involvement and extenuating circumstances can lower your academic marks. Having relevant experience like internships is key to get- ting ahead in today's cutthroat job market. Luckily, a superior GPA from a top-ranked uni- versity isn't required to get an internship, according to the Princeton Review. Internship coordinators look for candidates with a go-getter attitude, .some- thing that can be expressed in a cover letter and interview-not a resume or transcript. Although employers may no automatically cut you for your low grades, leaving your GPA off of your resume completely may do you more harm than good. If you're a new grad and omit your GPA from your resume, you might find employers warily wondering how terrible your grades really are. One career adviser even said if there's no GPA on a resume, he automatically assumes it's under a 3.0. And it should go without saying that you should never lie and tell an employer you have better grades than you really do. If your GPA falls below your dream employer's mini- mum standards, you do have options. Again, leaving the figure out isn't wise, but you should emphasize your academic strengths as much as possible. Luckily, some business schools and other graduate programs pay closer attention to the grades you earned during your junior and senior years than to your overall transcript .This can really help out people who are struggling to raise their averages after a rough transition into college life. Another option is to list your major GPA, or your average grades for only the classes taken in your major. Collegegrad.com offers these tips for choosing which GPA to include: If your major GPA is higher than a 3.0, and your overall grades fall below that cutoff, only list your major average. If both averages are higher than a 3.0 and your major GPA is at least three-tenths of a point higher than your overall average, feel free to list both. Always round to the nearest tenth of point. And remember what President George W. Bush told a group of graduates in 2001: "To all the C-students, I say, you too can be president of the United States INSIDE I News: A2 I Classifieds: A121 Opinion: A5 I Student Life: A61 Sports: A8 Page A2 news@theeastcarollnian.com 252.328.6366 NEWS RACHEL KING News Editor CLAIRE MURPHY Assistant News Editor TUESDAY February 28,2006 Announcements: Cultural Outreach season schedule The S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series, ECU'S flagship performing arts series, annually presents a season of nine of the world's top orchestras, ballet companies, jazz artists, soloists, modern dance ensembles, Broadway shows, opera companies, chamber ensembles and pop artists. The Family Fare Series features kid-centered cultural excursions for the entire family. This series features four curriculum-based performances by the nation's finest young-audience touring companies. The season is currently underway and will continue through April. For more information, call 328- 4788 or 1-800-ECU-ARTS 2006 majors fair Wednesday, March 1 from 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. on first floor Bate. Take another step toward your career decision. There are more than 100 majors at ECU; attend the fair to learn more about them. This program is sponsored by the Academic Enrichment Center, the Academic Advising and Support Center, the Career Center, Campus Living and the Office of Student Experiences. For ticket information, contact the Academic Enrichment Center at 328-2645 or visit Brewster B- 103. Storybook Theatre, My HeroReachlng for the Stars! Back by popular demandl Following their successful debut at Wrlgrlt Auditorium last year, ECU'S Storybook Theatre returns March 4 at 2 p.m. in Wright Auditorium with stories about ordinary youngsters who make extraordinary contributions to the world. Purchase subscriptions by Oct. 8 for best options. Family Pass (four tickets to each show) $96, Public Subscription (one adult ticket to each show) $30, ECU facultystaff Subscription (one adult ticket to each snow) $25, ECU StudentYouth Subscription (one student youth ticket to each show) $20. Advance individual tickets, if available, may be purchased beginning Oct. 17 and cost $9 public, $8 ECU facultystaff, $6 ECU studentsyouth. All tickets at the door are $9. Tickets are required. For more information, contact the Central Ticket Office at 328-4788 or 1-800-ECU- ARTS. Bachelor of Science degree In Rehabilitation Services March 15 is the application deadline for students interested in pursuing a BS degree In Rehabilitation Services. Applications can be obtained online at ecu.edurehb or from the Department of Rehabilitation Studies, 312 Belk Building.If you have any questions regarding the degree, contact Dr. Martha Chapin at 328-4424. PRSSA teams up with MAC Cosmetics ECU'S Public Relations Student Society of America is bringing MAC Cosmetics to Wright Plaza March 2 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Wright display is part of the PRSSA- sponsored campaign to help promote MAC'S Culturebloom Makeover Event March 4 at Belk's MAC counter In Colonial Mall of Greenville. Students can schedule appointments and browse the limited edition spring line at the PRSSA table outside of Wright Plaza. Students can begin scheduling appointments now by calling the MAC counter at 758-7540. Japan Center East hosts "Trip to Japan" On March 1, Japan Center East is holding a free presentation called "Experience Japan from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Willis Building. The event will include a slide presentation on Japan and Information on an economy trip to Japan being offered in 2006. For more Information or to reserve a seat, contact Chlkako Massey at 737-1352. State: N.C. electronic health records SAUGERT1ES, NY. (AP) - Some day, paper records will disappear from the doctor's office, scrawled prescriptions slips will be history, patient histories will pop up on screens in seconds. For now, high-tech access looks more like what Dr. Eugene Heslin has at his family practice in the Hudson Valley. From a laptop computer on his desk, he checks a cancer patient's hematology report from one lab and an X-ray report on another patient; tasks that used to require phone calls or paper files. The beauty of the system Is I can pull lab data for two or three different hospitals Heslin said. The doctor's office is involved in a federally funded effort to figure out how to create a system in which every American has an electronic medical record. The Bush administration wants to make the conversion by 2014, aiming to reduce medical errors and save lives. But first researchers in the Hudson Valley and 11 other areas around the country are trying to answer some basic questions: How will the system work? How will a lab in Wichita communicate with a doctor in Washington? How do you encourage doctors to sign on? "We do believe this Is going to happen said Neil de Crescenzo, a vice president with IBM Business Consulting Services, which is involved the project "It's just going to happen in smaller chunks, which hopefully will become larger and larger chunks In November, the Department of Health and Human Services awarded $18.6 million in contracts to four groups to create electronic health information network prototypes. The IBM-led consortium is working in the Hudson Valley and two areas'in North Carolina, in Rockingham County and Research Triangle Park. The hospitals aren't trying to shirk away from their responsibility to do this. Given the cost and controversies, the government Is taking a step-by-step approach. IBM in the Hudson Valley is working with the Taconic Independent Physicians Association, which already Is rolling out a secure, Web-based system that allows Heslin and some 500 other doctors share electronic information with participating labs and hospitals. Federal officials hope these sorts of incentives will spur doctors and hospitals to make the changeover. Dr. David Brailer, appointed by Bush to coordinate the government's health information technology, said using taxpayer money to "subsidize" the changeover is not being considered. 'We basically are saying that this is going to cost a lot of money de Crescenzo said. "But then again, It took a lot of money to build out the infrastructure for the banking system. But I don't see anybody complaining about that The yearlong contract runs through the fall. Brailer hopes the government will be closer to a system architecture that allows hospitals, labs and doctors to share information. Consumer access and security issues are also being looked at he said. Then government officials will fund another round of demonstration projects. "A lot of communities are on the fence watching this, seeing where they need to head said Dr. John Blair, president and chief executive officer of Taconic IPA. "So this is going to have a big Impact College high school DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Sixteen-year- old Lilians Marquez admits that starting at noon instead of the more traditional 8 am. was one of the Initial perks of Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College. But when the 11th-grader from Hillsborough learned she'd have to come In early to take college courses through Durham Tech, she wasn't deterred from staying. "I like the smaller classes said Marquez, who went to Orange High School last year. "It's not as crowded. I like that" Marquez and about 50 other students from the Orange County, Chapel Hill- Carrboro and Durham school systems are reaping the benefits of classes with as few as three students at the school, which is housed at the community college's Durham campus. And students say the fledgling program has blossomed from something a little bit disorganized to a haven for students who crave smaller classes and better relationships with teachers. "Although it was a little disorganized at the beginning, the faculty are doing a good job of getting this together said Mario Boni, 17. "It's working out all right" A collaboration among the three local school districts, Middle College opened, it seemed, almost on a whim. Planners didn't hire a principal until late spring, leaving little time to recruit students. The school had room for 100 juniors, but only enrolled 38 by the time of the opening. By January, the school's enrollment had jumped to 48, and officials hope to have at least twice that next year. Of the 48,10 are from Chapel Hill- Carrboro, 11 are from Orange County and 27 are from Durham. School officials are now enrolling a new class of juniors for next fall, along with more seniors. "It's about getting the word out Principal Charles Nolan said. "We couldve waited a year to open, and fill this whole school up. But we are ambitious, and it turned out great It's a great program Students at the school are on a block schedule, meaning they take four longer-length classes each semester. The students have access to the same Durham Tech resources as college students. They research in the library, eat lunch in the cafeteria and use the computer labs. The first semester, the school was a little bit more like their old high schools. The students took only high school courses In four classrooms in a Durham Tech hallway. They all arrived at 12:30 and left at 5:30. Keith Sweezy takes psychology and trigonometry through Durham Tech. The classes, he said, are similar to ones he used to take at East Chapel Hill High School, except he's earning college credit. And his English class, which is a high school course, has only eight students. "At East, it could get up to 30 people said Sweezy, 17. "It's a lot easier to have seminar types of course discussions With the potential to take eight college courses a year, students could, in theory, come close to earning an associate's degree while in high school, Nolan noted. Unlike college, however, the classes are free to the students. "Once I tell parents, they're like, 'Why havent I heard this before?' Nolan said. "Once they know, they dont need any more convincing National: Church shooting DETROIT (AP) - A man opened fire at a church service Sunday, killing an 18-year-old woman and wounding her child before shooting another man outside, according to police and broadcast reports. Second Deputy Police Chief James Tate confirmed that three people were shot, one fatally, at Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church, about 11 a.m. The child did not have life-threatening injuries, WWJ-AM reported. The third victim, who was shot when trying to protect his wife from a carjacking attempt by the shooter, was in critical condition, the station said. Church members helped police identify a suspect, Tate said. Officers were looking for Kevin Lorenzo Collins, 24, who is considered armed and dangerous. The shooting was the result of a domestic dispute, Tate said. "Church had begun, and shots rang out" he said. After summoning help, church members continued the service. They didn't let this incident stop the reason why they came to church he said. They came to worship People In the news NEW YORK (AP) - The Sopranos" will definitely be taken out next year, the show's creator said, though he cant say it wont hit the big screen at some point. "It may be that In two or three or four years I could be sitting around and get an idea for a really great 'Sopranos' movie David Chase told The New York Times in a joint Interview with James Gandolflni, star of the HBO series. "I don't think that will happen. But If one morning somebody woke up and said this would make a really good, concise, contained 'Sopranos' story, I wouldnt rule that out Chase, also the series' executive producer, and Gandolflni reflected on the show and the trajectory of Its central character, mobster Tony Soprano, in an article appearing in Sunday's editions. Gandolfinl's character never crossed the line into killing family members, except to spare a cousin a worse death by enemies. "I think there's a place Tony knows that if he goes to, he's not coming back, and that's the place Gandolflni said. "If you siart killing family members, what's next?" The newest 12-episode season will begin March 12. The Emmy-winning show, which began airing in 1999, is to wrap up with eight episodes starting next January. NEW YORK (AP)- Richard Gere fears that Asia will be "lost" if the AIDS epidemic hits India hard. The actor and AIDS activist is traveling to the subcontinent this week along with President Bush. Gere may not agree with Bush on everything, but he "certainly can praise him" for bringing attention to AIDS In India, the actor said on ABC News' This Week" on Sunday. The president of the United States coming there In a world where he's seemingly obsessed with terrorism, clearly obsessed with it, and talking about HIVAIDS in the same breath, in the same paragraph, extremely important Gere said. Bush has said he hopes to address the AIDS crisis with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. "India Is a country that I care about deeply Gere said. 'We're talking about a population in India that is close to a billion people. If this crisis hits them to the degree it's expected to, we've lost Asia LONDON (AP)- Best-selling novelist and former Conservative Party official Jeffrey Archer acknowledged Sunday that his political career was over after he served a two-year jail sentence for perjury. Archer, former deputy chairman of the main opposition Conservative Party, contirmed In a television Interview that he had rejoined a local branch of the party since leaving prison. But he said It was unlikely he would take his place in the House of Lords, Britain's unelected upper chamber. "I'm not taking any interest in politics. I'm not involved in politics In any way. My life is in writing now Archer told British Broadcasting Corp. television. Archer left prison in 2003 after serving two years for perjury and obstructing justice. He was convicted of lying during his successful 1987 libel action against Britain's Daily Star newspaper, which claimed he had hired a prostitute. A tireless fundraiser for the party, he was honored with a life peerage in 1992. But the Conservatives expelled him in 2000 after he admitted asking a friend to lie for him during the libel suit. Archer is internationally known as the author of novels including "Kane and Abel" and "First Among Equals International: Saddam Hussein trial BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Saddam Hussein's lawyers are asking for a delay in his trial because of the turmoil that swept Baghdad after the bombing of a Shiite shrine, one of his lawyers said Sunday. A court official said a postponement was possible for the next session on Tuesday. The defense team's request comes amid sectarian violence and movement restrictions after the bombing Wednesday of a revered Shiite Muslim shrine in Samarra and ensuing reprisal attacks on Sunni mosques and clerics across Iraq. More than 200 people have been killed. "We have asked for a delay because of the security situation. It will be difficult for our colleagues to attend and there is a curfew as well said Khamls al-Obeidi, one of Saddam's lawyers. "We have asked the court and are still waiting for an answer Some of Saddam's lawyers, among them foreigners, will have to fly into the country. The government imposed a daytime curfew in Baghdad and three nearby province in the three days after the shrine bombing. On Sunday, the curfew was lifted but driving was banned in Baghdad and its suburbs. Officials said roads would reopen Monday. Judge Raid Juhi, a court spokesman, said he believed the next trial session might be put off if the situation continued unchanged. "In the end it Is the decision of the chief judge he said. Saddam and co-defendants have been on trial since Oct. 19 In the killing of nearly 150 people from the town of Dujail after a 1982 assassination attempt against Saddam there. They face death by hanging If convicted. The trial has been dogged by the assassination of two defense lawyers, replacement of the chief judge and criticism by international human rights groups questioning whether Saddam can get a fair trial in Iraq's polarized climate. Al-Obeidi, the lawyer, said Saddam and some of his co-defendants had ended a hunger strike they started two days before the last trial session on Feb. 14. Members of the defense team also met with their clients for the first time In weeks, he said, without giving a specific day. He added that members of the defense team planned to return to court when the trial resumes. The trial has been repeatedly disrupted since it began. The first chief judge stepped down last month amid charges of political interference in the case and criticism accusing him of failing to control the proceedings. Two defense attorneys have been assassinated. Chief prosecutor Jaafar al-Moussawl, who confirmed that some of the defense lawyers met with their clients recently, said the next trial session will Include reading the testimony of six witnesses and presenting more documentary evidence. The court has heard 26 prosecution witnesses, mostly recounting their imprisonment and torture at the intelligence service headquarters in Baghdad, Abu Ghraib prison and a desert detention camp near the Saudi border. None linked Saddam directly to their ordeal, but some witnesses identified his half brother Barzan Ibrahim, who also is on trial, as having personally taken part in their torture. Another defendant, former Vice President Taha Yassin Ramadan, was linked by witnesses to the destruction of Dujail's orchards and farm fields. Iran nuclear BUSHEHR, Iran (AP) - Iran's nuclear chief said an agreement was reached with Moscow on Sunday to set up a joint uranium enrichment facility on Russian soil, a deal that could assuage global concerns that Tehran wants to build atomic bombs. The plan proposed by Russia is backed by the United States and European Union. The agreement was announced after a meeting between Russian nuclear chief Sergei Klriyenko and Gholamreza Aghazadeh, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and the country's vice president The two countries "reached a basic agreement on the creation of a joint venture (to enrich uranium) Aghazadeh told a news conference. The International Atomic Energy Agency's 35-nation board of governors is scheduled to meet March 6 to consider what to do about Iran's recent resumption of nuclear activity. The meeting could start a process leading to punishment by the U.N. Security Council, which has the authority to impose economic and political sanctions on Iran. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrovwas quoted by Russian media as saying Moscow will continue its talks with Iran until the March 6 IAEA board meeting in an effort to resolve the crisis. Moscow has been struggling to persuade Tehran to reinstate a moratorium on uranium enrichment and agree to shift its enrichment program to Russian territory to ease world concerns it could divert enriched uranium to a weapons program. Enriched uranium can be used for both nuclear energy and weapons. Kiriyenko said Moscow would Insist on resolving the Iranian nuclear dispute within the IAEA, Russia's RIA Novosti news agency reported. Russia is one of the five permanent Security Council members with veto power over any resolution. Russia has said its enrichment offer was contingent on Iran reinstating the moratorium on domestic enrichment, but Iran has rejected such a link and in the past insisted on its right to enrich uranium domestically. Kiriyenko was quoted by Russian media as saying the joint enrichment venture In Russia was just "one of the elements in the complex of issues related to the Iranian nuclear problem Asefi played down a secret nuclear project that U.S. intelligence has linked to warhead design, saying it would offer information on it to the IAEA. "We will discuss the issue, and the rumors surrounding It, with the agency. It is not very sensitive or ambiguous Asefi told reporters at a news conference when asked about the secret "Green Salt Project Public mention of the "Green Salt Project" first surfaced in an IAEA report drawn up earlier this month for a meeting of the agency's board of governors. The meeting ended with the board reporting Tehran to the Security Council over concerns it could be hiding a nuclear weapons program. Asefi reiterated that Iran would continue its nuclear fuel research activities and would not give in its rights under pressure and "bullying language He said his country expects the next IAEA board session to be held on a "nonpolitical, independent and professional" basis. Educators struggle to attract black men to campuses (KRT) Chris Catching says that African-American men are being left behind. A doctoral student in educa- tion at Rutgers University, he doesn't think higher education knows what to do with black men. So he wants to show them. He's studying his fellow students and learning why they are stay- ing in school. "So much of the research focuses on the pathological Catching said. Instead, they should find out what works, he added. Nationwide, women earn the lion's share of college degrees among African-Americans. The gender gap has been growing for years, and educators have been grasping for ways to close it. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 68 percent of all bacca- laureate degrees awarded nation- wide to African-Americans are given to women. In New Jersey, the figure is 67 percent. African- American women graduate at a higher rate than their male counterparts. In addition, 52 per- cent of African-American women graduate from college within six years in New Jersey, compared with 40 percent of black men, according to statistics collected by the National Collegiate Ath- letic Association. "It's just a very complex prob- lem. One of the things I know about boys is for boys, it's just not cool. It's just not macho to get an education, to speak properly, to be the top of the class. Among our boys, it's just not macho to be that person said Carey Jenkins, founder of Operation Link-Up, a program that helps children in the Paterson, N.J schools attend college. Jenkins has 27 students attending Syracuse University, but only five of them are men. Jenkins said there are a lot of messages in the media and in the classroom that discourage African-American boys, who can feel out of place in school. "I think a negative message is being sent out to boys he said. "There just seem to be more posi- tive role models for girls, more women who are out there who are doing something Jesse Gray attends Syracuse University with 26 of his peers from the Paterson schools. But he's only one of five male stu- dents there from his school district. He joined Operation Link-Up as a freshman at John F. Kennedy High School. He always knew he would go to college, even though he was the first in his family. "I wanted to get a good edu- cation and you can't expect to get out of high school and just have a great job waiting for you said Gray, a freshman study- ing mechanical engineering. He noticed quite quickly there weren't many other African- American boys following his path. "Looking around every year since grade school, there's always been a lot more girls Gray said. But the gap only made him more determined to succeed. "It was a little added pressure because there were only (a few) boys there; you had to hold your end of the bargain Gray said. The college gender gap isn't limited to African-Americans, even though the disparity between black men and women is the largest. According to the U.S. Department of Education, women make up 56 percent of all college students. It's a gap that's been growing for nearly three decades. The department estimates that if trends continue, 3 million more women than men will be in college by 2014. At Rutgers' New Brunswick campus, the NCAA reports 619 African-American men attended the college between 1998 and 2002, but only 54 percent gradu- ated within six years. Meanwhile, 1,112 women attended the school, and 64 per- cent graduated. Princeton University had the highest graduation rate in New Jersey for both black men and women. The Ivy League school saw 91 percent of African-Ameri- can men and 95 percent of Afri- can-American women graduate within six years. None of the 17 African-Amer- ican men who attended Feli- cian College in Bergen County graduated within six years, giving it the lowest graduation rate for black men. New Jersey City University had the lowest graduation rate for African- American women, where only 34 percent graduated within six years. Sandra Timmons of Hacken- sack, N.J president of A Better Chance, an organization that places talented young minori- ties in demanding public and private secondary schools, said she's noticed the percentage of see CAMPUS page A4 STSTRAVEL.COM JAMAICA Don't Get left Behind Book Today Usonilabh:UMOIH ACAPWCQ BAHAMAS tlMIDA m mrr, 2-28-06 Chi anc Nancy Lee Funding house sh faculty's i KIMBERLY E STAFF WRI' Nancy 1 opment ar department posal for s with childr ing on Mor This wo Senior ing about learning th; studying p scholarship tion last ye; If Ficzkc she will also ship that w bill for grad "I am an I will be aw award. If so able to atte Right now, I I will be abl Ficzko. 2-28-06 THE EAST CAROLINIAN NEWS PAGE A3 Childcare facilities for students and faculty proposed at meeting Nancy Lee speaks on behalf of the child development department. Funding for building to house students'and faculty's children KIMBERLY BELLAMY STAFF WRITER Nancy Lee of the child devel- opment and family relations department spoke about a pro- posal for students and faculty with children at the SGA meet- ing on Monday afternoon. This would allow more indi- viduals the opportunity to con- tinue their education without being concerned with hiring someone to take care of their children. The faculty would house approximately 150-200 children. The project would cost anywhere between $2 million to $2.5 mil- lion. To pay for the cost of the building, a possible increase in tuition of $3-5 for each student was a suggestion. Lee asked the administration to consider funding to the pro- gram, keep the program running and help fund students with children. The children would also be used for educational purposes. Currently, there are students in 16 different fields that do service learning with children according to Lee. Lee said that the proposal has been on record for the last two years. Lee found that space and money are two major factors that ECU has problems with when receiving proposals for new building and programs. A student stated at the meet- ing that she knows personally that the facility would benefit students and faculty, being a g mother and a student herself. She said she was shocked to & find out that ECU didn't have childcare facilities on campus. a Most universities offer this service to students and fac- ulty, which contributes to their retention rates according to Lee. The current facilities have lack of space and a high demand to house more children accord ing to Lee. Lee said that she receives more than 100 calls a month from students asking them to allow their children to come to the facility. A childcare task force is some- thing that the administration is considering. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. Local N.C. school boards sue over eye exam requirement RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Nearly a dozen local school boards sued the state Tuesday over a new law requiring comprehensive eye exams for children entering kindergarten, arguing it violates the U.S. constitution and the state constitution's mandate for free public education. Flanked by a pediatrician, eye doctor and others opposed to the exam, local schools repre- sentatives said the examinations, which cost $65 to $120, are too expensive and unnecessary since children already must receive vision screenings before enter- ing school. "The effect of this new law is to put an unconstitutional price tag on admissions to.public schools said Ann Majestic of the North Carolina School Boards Association, a party to the lawsuit. "The law leaves out thou- sands of families who do not qualify for public assistance The law set aside $2 million to help parents pay for exams uncovered by Medicaid or other government programs. Oppo- nents say that won't go very far. They ask in the lawsuit filed in Wake Superior Court for the law to be declared unconsti- tutional before an estimated 119,000 children seek entrance into kindergarten for the coming school year. The exams must be performed within six months of the start of school, so the window to perform exams opens next week. While Gov. Mike Easley is listed among the lawsuit's defen- dants, the largest booster of the "Governor's Vision Care Pro- gram" has been House Speaker Jim Black, a Charlotte-area optometrist. The program was inserted into the House ver- sion of the budget last June and passed without even a public hearing. An optometrist or ophthal- mologist to check for seven dif- ferent disorders would conduct the exam. As justification for the requirement, Black, D-Mecklen- burg, cited a National Institutes for Health study that found that vision problems weren't caught in at least 10 percent of children who received basic screenings. Black received tens of thou- sands of dollars in campaign donations from fellow optom- etrists during the 2003-04-elec- tion cycle. A State Board of Elec- tions investigators said earlier this month that Black's campaign and the N.C. State Optometric Society's political action com- mittee appear to have violated the law by filling in the payee line on incomplete checks from committee members. The board hasn't completed its investigation. Black's office didn't imme- diately return a message Tues- day seeking comment on the lawsuit. Ophthalmologist Cindy Hampton of Henderson said even comprehensive exams of a 4- or 5-year-old can't guarantee that problems such as myopia or lazy eye will be discovered. "This is not the most oppor- tune time for visual develop- ment said Hampton, represent 'm ing the North Carolina Society , of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. Screening programs already eval- uate the vision of 500,000 chil- dren annually, the lawsuit says, and about 35,000 are referred for follow-up exams. And seven eastern counties have no eye doctors, meaning par- ents would have to travel up to 50 miles with their children to get the exams, said Shelia Owens, princi- pal of Tyrrell Elementary School. Educators say they also worry about having to decide between preventing a child from enter- ing kindergarten without the ee exam, or breaking the con- stitutional right to a free public education. "Surely, this is not the choice that the General Assembly intended for North Carolina schools to make Owens said. The lawsuit also contends the exam violates the U.S. con- stitution because it violates a federal requirement to provide free public education to children with disabilities and another requirement to allow homeless children to enroll in school even without all of the normally required documentation. Several state senators have joined advocacy groups to ask for the repeal of the law. Black has said he will seek changes when the General Assembly reconvenes in May, including giving children up to six months after the start of school to get the exam. Senior from page A1 ' ing about it from Kashef and learning that a student who was studying planning received a scholarship from the organiza- tion last year. If Ficzko receives this award, she will also earn a larger scholar- ship that will be applied to her bill for graduate school. "I am anxious to hear whether I will be awarded the leadership award. If so, I will definitely be able to attend graduate school. Right now, I am not sure whether I will be able to go or not said Ficzko. If Ficzko is awarded the scholarship, she said she is sure that wants to attend graduate school but unsure of which one at this point. Ficzko plans to pursue a career in community development. Notification by letter will be sent to Ficzko to invite her to a banquet the organization will have to announce the winner of scholarship. If Ficzko chooses not to attend the banquet, the organization will notify her by mail again to inform her if she is the winner of the scholarship. When asked how she feels about receiving this scholar- ship and the chance to receive an additional scholarship that will be a determining factor in her attending graduate school, Ficzko seemed very happy and thankful about the opportunity. "I really appreciate the opportunity to have been given this scholarship, as well as the recognition Ficzko said. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. B66r from page A1 have all shown interest in book- ing Max. Many have questioned Max's honesty in recounting these sto- ries and wonder, because they are so outrageous, if some are even possible. Honesty, though, is some- thing, if not the only thing, Max takes seriously. He said his stories embody the truth, and on his Web site, he coun- ters the idea, questioning how he could even make up stories such as some of those he experiences. He added there are legitimate eyewitnesses in the form of bystanders, friends and in some cases, victims. He does confess, however, that he writes according to memory and the help of a tape recorder, which he uses liberally when he goes out. Max claims that he is not very surprised at the success of the book or recognition he is receiving. He stated simply that the stories are funny, and thus, people want to read them. Aside from managing his Web site full-time and touring the country for bogk signings, Max also has deals set up with Hollywood in the form of TV and film projects, though nothing has been finalized. The information for this arti- cle came from Tucker Max himself as well as from TuckerMax.com. 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Located on the corner of Arlington Blvd. and Evans Street Behind the Amoco Gas Station. PAGE A4 THE EAST CAROLINIAN NEWS 2-28-06 Campus from page A2 boys in her program drop over the years. Out of the 11,000 alumni of the 43-year old organization 55 percent are male and 45 percent are female, she said. But among students currently in the program, about 60 percent are female and 40 percent male. She said about 60 percent of the youths are African-American. She said there are many rea- sons for this, explaining that studies show African-American boys are less likely than girls to graduate from high school ajid that few are picked to take demanding classes in elementary school that give them an early head start on college. . "If you're falling behind by Grade 3 or 4 in reading, it's dif- ficult to even get into a program like ours Timmons said. She said educators spent a lot of time in the 1970s and 1980s helping girls catch up. It might be time now to make sure boys aren't falling behind. "It's a problem that people have ignored Timmons said. Catching, the Rutgers doctoral student, said African- American men who succeed in col- lege share many characteristics. "Some of the key things have been mentors at all levels of their life, mentors in their community, parental support and sensitivity on behalf of educators Catching said. "Those mentors help you get through those roadblocks He said mentors helped him graduate from Montclair State University in 1999. Jenkins, of Operation Link- up, added that it takes more effort to convince boys to go to college than girls. Unlike girls, Jenkins said, boys need more convinc- ing to see the value of college. Got something to say? Send us your pirate rants! 0 Vuih must be mad within 7 consecutive dayi First Time Customers Only ID required. Level 1 Beds Only. FIVE TANNING SESSIONS wmfi&m Graanvfe Blvd. (Across from Pizza Inn) 93! 1147 Evan. 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Page A5 edltor@theeastcarollnlan.com 252.328.9238 JENNIFER L HOBBS Editor In Chief TUESDAY February 28, 2006 Our View World catching up in men's ice hockey Four years make one heck of a difference. That difference burned as brightly as the Olympic torch in this year's Olympics in Torino, Italy, particularly in men's ice hockey. And yes, it is Torino, not Turin. Though Turin isn't technically incorrect and it is spelled Turin in English, in Italy it is Torino. But I digress. The real point of the story here is that the rest of the world is finally catching up again with Canada and, to a lesser extent the US. For years the Russians dominated Olympic hockey - champions in 1964, 1968, 1972 and 1976 before the "Miracle" 1980 U.S. team dethroned the almighty reds. Past that, we have seen teams such as Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland and the Czech Republic do well in the tournament And now even more teams are stepping up and planting parity in international hockey. Look at what happened in the field in this year's Olympics. Canada, the United States, Russia and the Czech Republic were supposed to dominate, with Canada's slew of scoring fire- power overwhelming everyone else. However, Canada (although they did play well and were unfortunate to run into two amazing goal tending performances) and the United States barely made it into the second round while the Russians and Czechs had decent performances as the Czechs beat out Russia for bronze. On the rise, though, were the Swiss and Finns, who both shut Canada out 2-0, an unthinkable feat before these Olympics began. Switzerland was one of the most surprising teams in the tourney, if not the most surprising, and had quality wins against Canada and the Czechs. Finland went unbeaten all the way to the championship game against the Swedes, and Slovakia put up an excel- lent performance in the first round, finishing 4-0-1. 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Pirate Rant Opinion Columnist Just another Academy Awards predictions piece A bad year in film equals a bad awards show GARY MCCABE BITTER BOULEVARD The 78th annual Academy Awards (or as I call them, "the Oscars") are less than a week away and for some reason, I couldn't care less. Maybe it's because I'm still fuming because Bill Murray didn't win Best Actor for Lost in Translation or that Paul Giamatti wasn't even nominated for Sideways. Maybe it's because the award winners as of late have been about as predictable as a Ramones song and almost as grating to my senses. More than likely, though, it's because the films this year as a whole have been dreadful. From top to bottom - Brokeback to Red Eye - I've been very disap- pointed with almost every film I've seen this year. With that out of the way, the Academy Awards will air live on Sunday whether I like it or not. So as a service to you, the reader, I'd like use this space to share my feelings on each of the major award categories and tell you who will win, who should win and basically, anything else I feel like writing. For the record, I've seen almost every film in contention for the major awards so this is more than mere speculation. Best Picture This award should be called "Best Picture by Default" because it if were any other year, none of these films would have a chance of winning Best Picture. Clearly, Brokeback Mountain is the favorite to win this award, and generally, I'd agree. Even when you strip Brokeback of the hype, the contro- versy and the jokes, it's a beautiful movie. The only problem with it is, had it been the story of a man and a woman and not two men, it would have just been another average love story and would have no chance at winning Best Picture. The film, in essence, is just a novelty act. Not that there's anything wrong with that. The only legitimate compe- tition Brokeback has is in Crash, which is basically a series of intertwining events that reveal just how entrenched racism is in American society. I liked the mes- sage of Crash. I liked the concept of Crash. But it's so contrived and so condescending that I can't believe it didn't go straight-to- video. The remaining three films Capote, Munich and Good Night, and Good Luck) are enjoyable but all three could easily have been replaced by Walk the Line, King Kong or Broken Flowers. Best Actor Jamie Foxx's portrayal of Ray Charles in last year's Ray was vastly overrated. He didn't por- tray Ray Charles - he did a cari- cature of the man - and what's worse, he didn't even do his own singing. Joaquin Phoenix, on the other hand, became Johnny Cash in this year's Walk the Line. For such a larger-than-life role, Phoenix attacked it with a bril- liant, low-key performance, even nailing Cash's baritone perfectly. With Ray, all I could think was, "Oh, that's Bunz from Booty Call playing Ray Charles Not with Walk the Line. The award for Best Actor will inevitably go to Phillip Seymour Hoffman for his portrayal of writer Truman Capote. Don't get me wrong, Hoffman was great, but there wasn't much for him to do other than squeak like a Muppet Baby and cry like a regular baby. Best Actress Much like Julia Roberts did for Erin Brockovich, Reese Wither- spoon should be all set to receive the "Thanks for all that money you made us" Award in the form of a Best Actress Award. I'm not saying it isn't well deserved - Witherspoon was so beautiful and captivating as June Carter Cash and gave Walk the Line genuine heart - but I'm not even sure if the role was large enough to be considered a lead role. The nod should go to Charlize Theron for North Country instead, although most pundits say that she's basically out of the running because she won two years ago for Monster. To be fair, I haven't seen Transamerica so I haven't seen Felicity Huffman as a tortured man who wishes to become a woman. I hear she's good, but I just think convincingly playing a man doesn't automatically mean you're a great actress - it probably just means you're ugly. I'll let you know when I actually see the film, though. Best Supporting Actor Paul Giamatti was robbed when he wasn't nominated for Best Actor in 2004 for his role in American Splendor. Ditto for 2005 when he was slighted for his role in Sideways. The last thing I want to see, though, is him winning Best Supporting Actor as some sort of conciliatory gesture by the Academy. He's a much better actor than that. Rather, Jake Gyllenhaal should take the statue because of the five nominees, he gave the best performance - even though it was much larger than a sup- porting role. I'm not sure why Heath Ledger is up for Best Actor and Gyllenhaal Best Supporting Actor - Ledger basically did his best Clint Eastwood impression while Gyllenhaal ran the gambit of emotions and carried the film on his, err, broke back. Best Director This is the easiest of the major awards to predict. Lightning won't strike twice for Steven Spielberg. Sure, Munich may be another film about Jews, but it's no Schindler's List. George Cloo- ney directed Good Night, and Good Luck, which was less a movie than it was a documentary. Paul Haggis directed Crash. I've said enough about that film. Bennett Miller directed Capote and made an entertaining film, but it felt like every other biopic. Anybody could have made that movie. So by the process of elimina- tion, the Best Director will go to Ang Lee because nobody can depict the rugged, mountain life in Wyoming better than an Asian man whose prior work includes The Hulk. Maybe this show won't be so predictable. In My Opinion (KRT) More than four years after the first terrorist suspects arrived at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, there is still no answer to the question of how long the camp will remain open and under what circumstances. Around the globe, the camp remains a lightning rod for those who complain about America's disregard for civil liberties. In this country, a number of court cases challenge the treatment of the Guantanamo' inmates and their legal status. In Guan- tanamo, the detainees remain human guinea pigs in an experi- ment testing whether this nation can wage an effective battle against enemies who fly no flag except that of destruction. Given all this, how can we remain true to our fundamental principles of justice. When should this experi- ment be declared over? Even Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain, a staunch admin- istration supporter, conceded recently that the camp was an "anomaly" - a departure from normal standards. He was reacting to a recent U.N. report condemning the detention center, adding to the growing consensus in the inter- national community that the Guantanamo camp must be closed. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said the camp would have to be closed "sooner or later but he stopped short of endorsing the demand for an immediate shutdown. He also reaffirmed the basic point that prisoners cannot be held in perpetuity without being either released or charged and prosecuted. Yet the report must be judged incomplete because it failed to say exactly what should happen to the inmates, particularly those deemed to be a continu- ing threat. That's taking the easy route. If the United Nations disapproves of the conditions at Guantanamo, it has an obliga- tion to do something besides complain about it, perhaps even undertake to deal realistically with the detainees and the prob- lems they pose. But no plan to shut down Guantanamo should be considered unless there are provisions to identify diehard terrorists and ensure that they will not be set free to commit new acts of destruction. The camp was created in the immediate aftermath of 911, when the Bush administration was trying to define rules for a new kind of war. It was designed to be a place where the administration could treat detainees as it wanted, without interference from either courts or foreign governments. The U.S. Supreme Court, to its credit, rejected the argument that Guantanamo existed in some sort of extra-legal universe, beyond the reach of the law. For a while, Guantanamo was useful as a short-term solution to a problem of enormous complexity - how to deal with hundreds of state- less alleged terrorists from countries that can't be trusted to keep the guilty ones locked up. (Earlier this month, 23 convicted al-Qaida pris- oners managed to escape from a jail in Yemen. They remain at large.) But as the months have stretched intoyearsandthe stopgap plan turns into a long-term propo- sition, it becomes more untenable. The camp can't continue forever, but the administration seems content to leave this problem on the White House doorstep to await the next chief executive. Congress, for its part, has played a less than helpful role. Its main effort was to pass a law that severely restricts the access of inmates to the U.S. judicial system. That has only added to questions about the status and treatment of the detainees. But erecting a firewall between Guan- tanamo and the courts would only add to the legal isolation of the inmates without resolving the fundamental issues. Instead, Congress should hold hearings and push the administration to say where it is going with this Island prison. At the same time, Congress can help the architects of the battle against terror to design a deten- tion policy that can withstand legal scrutiny and win interna- tional support. From here forward, I will always carry a single bullet in my chest pocket in honor of the greatest man who ever lived! There is more than one dude with a mohawk and I did not ask you out. I would like to commend the ECU Police Department for their excellent job of keep- ing ECU safe from illegally parked cars. One day we will possibly figure out how to keep students from being routinely robbed, but for now, all focus must be on keeping those haphazardly parked cars from endan- gering students. Next time you want to flatter yourself, find something a little more positive. At least your good at one thing - making me laugh! From this point on, each time I have to wait 10 minutes for this computer lab computer to work, I am going to resort to vandalism. It has been like this all year. Lab assistants say they have put work orders in to fix the problem, but nothing has been done. You can turn right on red! You, however, cannot - I repeat - cannot go straight in a right turn only lane! Am I the only person who had to take Driver's Ed to get a license? If you're in too much pain to sit in class and not moan and groan in my ear then don't come or, better yet, take online classes so I don't have to hear it because I'm not going to ask you if you're OK! To the guy who said that the police are giving drinking tickets downtown to protect the students you're an idiot. How is me drinking a beer putting me in danger of getting shot walking home from downtown? I watched the lady at Wright Place make my bacon, egg and cheese sandwich right in front of me; yet, when I get my food it's sausage and egg! It's not April fools yet. Is she a magician? I just want to know how that happened because I haven't stopped thinking about it all morning. To every guy on the Gold bus leaving from College Hill Monday morning, I hope you were comfy sitting down while I stood. I'm a 5-foot-2-inch girl. Do you know how hard it is to hold on to the bar on the top of the bus so I don't fall on you? Probably not. You guys need to learn some man- ners fast! I wish people who whine about N.C. would go back to where they came from. It's beautiful here. I thought if you were loud after quiet hours you were supposed to be written up. So why aren't the drunk people who come to my building loud as hell being written up? Attention girls in Garrett Hall, I just have one piece of advice for you - grow up! You are not in high school anymore, so don't act like it. What are sleep pants? To the person who quoted the "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" theme song in the rant, thanks! You made my day that much more enjoyable. To all ECU ebayers, beware of Neasonl7. He is a bad ebayer. This guy will screw you mega hard on ebay if you buy or sell to him. I think there needs to be a superhero run- ning around the streets of Greenville to try to clean up the scum that's taking over our town with crime. If no one's going to do it, then I guess look for my sign. To the girls who attend the SRC with their hair down, all their make-up on and their extremely short shorts, please stop. I've had about all I can stomach! I like the biscuits in the Wright Place. I am addicted to checking my e-mail and no one ever e-mails me. What's up with the dance routines in Wright Plaza? What's the point in it? Who said you could do it? I want to know. When I dance in the parking lot, people look at me like I'm strange. Something is unfair about that. Are you kidding me? My roommate put on her AIM profile a picture of a detective and "put this in your profile if you live with someone sketchy What is this, middle school? Editor's Nott: The Pirate Rant is an anonymous way for students and staff in the E(XUiimmumtyhnokeueuofnniom.SurmissumsLanbesuivnittedanirn7n,Hih online at www.theeastcarolinlan.com. or e-matied to edttorWheeastcanrlmian com. The editor reserves the right to edit opinions for content and brevity Student Llf Page A6 features@theeastcarollnian.com 252.328.6366 CAROLYN SCANDURA Features Editor KRISTIN MURNANE Assistant Features Editor TUESDAY February 28, 2006 Names in the News: Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Fellow Aussie titans Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman, who were slated to star in the now-defunct Eucalyptus, will finally engage each other in a thespian pas de deux in a yet- to-be-titled film helmed by fellow countryman and cinematic giant Baz Luhrmann, whose prodigious baton inspired Kidman's lovely turn in Moulin Rouge Baz's work will be a film of epic proportions, a sweeping Lawrence ol Arabia-esque historical saga that will reveal the very essence of Australia. "We have some of the most extraordinary landscape on the planet and we want to get two of the most extraordinary actors in the world and put them in that landscape said Baz to Aussie paper the Australian. Production begins in August. Pescl's free pass Authorities have decided not to file charges against actor Joe Pesci for allegedly socking an amateur photo in a shopping center parking lot In Boca Raton, Fla Juan Carlos Montenegro, 24, a Broward Community College student, claims Pesci gave him a fat lip when he tried to snap his screen idol's pic. Cops say they can't determine who started the brouhaha. Pesci's attorney could not be reached for comment. An Idol pose Seems "American Idol" contestant Becky O'Donohue's past media exposure isn't limited to "Fear Factor Man's best friend, Maxim Is carrying erotic photos of Becky and her "Fear" costar, fellow athlete, model and vocalist sis Jessie. The PG-13-rated online photos (maximonline.com) are in the venerable tradition of Sports lllustrated's swimwear issue, with costumery ranging from tight cut-off Ts and unbuttoned baseball jerseys to bikinis. One sauna-like scene shows the two sporting only towels. Taken two years ago, the pics are tastefully touted on Maxim's site with, "Jessie and Becky bared their pipes for us long before Simon Cowell had a crack at them The Jackson case In a world without meaning or hope, some people desperately cling on to memories of past heroes such as Elvis and John Lennon. For federal officials, it means to hold on to Janet Jackson. The Federal Communications Commission is expected to stand by its Nipplegate ruling and go forward with its decision to fine 20 TV stations some $550,000 for violating indecency rules during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show. Tomkat still on Months have passed since Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes decided to wed. Will they make it to the altar? Or are post-Valentine's Day rumors of trouble in their little fantasy island of a world actually true? Never fear, People reports the pair made a big show of togetherness during a three-day visit to Australia. The happy couple's first child and Tom's latest creative baby, Mission Impossible III, are both due in May. From ECU to WWE: Linda McMahon We talk to Linda McMahon, CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment KRISTIN MURNANE ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR Professional wrestling is on television nearly every night of the week, not to mention that it's been popular with both men and women of all ages for decades. Programs like Smackdown, RAW and Pay-Per- View shows SummerSlam, Royal Rumble and WrestleManla draw millions of viewers. For this, we have World Wrestling Entertain- ment and its leaders. Chairman Vince McMahon and CEO Linda McMahon, to thank. Without the leadership of these people, among others, the WWE would not be the interna- tional entertainment sensation that it is today. But did any of you know that the McMahons are ECU alumni? We had the chance to talk with Linda McMa- hon about everything from her time as a Pirate to her time in the ring. TEC: You're originally from the eastern North Carolina area; can you describe for us some of your childhood memories? McMahon: I'm from New Bern, N.C which is about 42 miles, I think, from Greenville. Boy, it was a great place to grow up. I grew up very close to the Neuse River so a lot of my childhood was spent swimming, water skiing, learning how to slalom ski on one ski, do jumps all of that stuff. It was incredibly fun. I went to high school at New Bern High. I absolutely enjoyed all of my time in high school. It was just a wonderful time in my life. It was great growing up in eastern North Carolina. I met my husband Vince in New Bern, in church if you can believe that. We were married early and I actually started at ECU after we were married. So that was certainly a challenge. TEC: What can you tell us about your experience at ECU? Do you still have that Pirate Pride? McMahon: laughs Absolutely, I can remember sitting in the stands and cheering for the foot- ball team. I can't remember, but I think my senior year we had a really good season and then we watched them subsequently in bowl games. So that was a lot of fun. We were involved with all of the sports teams, and you know, just yelling and screaming your lungs out for your team to win. So it was all fond memories of being at ECU. We lived in a small apartment; I think it was on Elm Street. So we walked to class and I just remember the beautiful trees that lined the streets. At that time it was just a nice, sleepy little college town. TEC: When you married Mr. McMahon, were there any incli- nations that the WWE would grow into the global business that it is today? McMahon: There was no WWE at that time; my husband's father's company was the World Wide Wrestling Federation. TEC: That's right, the WWWF. McMahon: I think so. I really didn't know very much about professional wrestling, so 1 had no visions at all. TEC: Wrestling is viewed as a male-dominated sport. What does it feel like run- ning such a large company where women are viewed as part of the minority? What advice do you have for young women in the business world? McMahon: Don't have any fear. I think there are a lot of advantages sometimes to being . a female in a heavily dominated male environment because I think while you may run into glass ceilings and things like Linda McMahon, a talented and powerful ECU alumni. that, there's a great opportunity for young women today with passion and pride. You have to seize the opportunity, and you also have to make your way. It's not about resting on your morals or it's not about sitting back and saying "well that's never going to happen because I'm a female You have to go for It. TEC: Can you take us through a typical day in the life of Linda McMahon? McMahon: Well, I don't know see MCMAHON page A7 Professor committed to learning Students work hard to get to graduation, and preparation is essential to make sure the day goes well. Planning steps toward graduation Dontforget the little things that make a difference SARAH CAMPBELL STAFF WRITER Family Fare Series: "My Hero Reaching for the Stars will be performed at Wright Auditorium Saturday, March 4 at 2 p.m. You'll meet Crispus Attucks, George Washington Carver, Caroline Anderson and Romana Acosta Banuelos, to name a few, in this engaging production. Riled with music, audience participation, humor and history, the show will Inspire youth to hold on to their hopes and dreams and keep reaching for success. For tickets and more information call the Central Ticket Office at 252-328-4788, toll free at 1- 800-ECU-ARTS or visit ecuarts.com. Local Concerts: , Carbon Leaf will be performing at ; ECU Saturday, March 4. The Take Action Tour featuring Matchbook Romance, The Early November, Sirverstein, Paramore and Amber Pacific will come to Myrtle Beach, SC. Tuesday, March 7. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah will be at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, N.C. Thursday, March 9. Jerry Seinfeld will be performing at the Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts in Raleigh Friday, March 10. Circa Survive, Saves the Day and Moneen will be performing at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, SC. Saturday, March 25. Martina McBride will be at the RBC Center in Raleigh Sunday, April 2. Michael Buble will be performing at Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh Wednesday, April 12. In a few short months, many seniors will be preparing to take the final step in their col- lege careers - graduation. Pre- paring for graduation can be a grueling experience, espe- cially if you aren't sure what you need to do and when to do it. Well, have no fear. I'm here to offer you some tips that will make preparing not only bear- able, but maybe even enjoyable. The most important thing that you will need to do is be sure all of your graduation paper work is done. Stop by your advisor's office or the graduation office and ask if there is anything else you need to do before the big day. Also don't forget that you have to register on OneStop for graduation, which lets the people in charge know whether you will be attending your departmental graduation, the large ceremony or both. This is often overlooked by students, but is a vital part of the graduation process. No one wants to walk across the stage naked, so be sure to pick up your cap and gown. The cost is covered through student tuition, and you can pick it up at the Dowdy Student Store upon completing the Dowdy Student Store Commencement Appeal Form. This form is avail- able in the store or online at ecu.edustudentstores. When preparing an outfit to wear underneath your cap and gown, there are a few things to take into consideration. Since temperatures in May will be rather warm, students should wear light clothing underneath their gowns. Women may want to con- sider wearing short sleeves and bringing along a sweater to wear after the ceremony, as the spring temperatures can prove to be a bit chilly. Also, make sure you don't wear a skirt or dress that exceeds the length of your gown. Finally, wearing shoes with straps may be a better choice than back- less shoes considering the fact that you will be walking across a stage in front of hundreds of people. You don't want to risk losing a shoe or falling down. There aren't very many choices for men when it comes to choosing something to wear underneath your gown; how- ever, remembering to wear dark pants so that you don't stand out will be a wise choice. Also, wear- ing a short-sleeved shirt rather than longer sleeves may keep you cooler. After figuring out your ward- robe, the next thing to focus on is sending out graduation announcements and invitations. The Dowdy Student Stores offers students pre-printed graduation cards, coordinating envelopes and inserts, on which you can handwrite your name and degree. Also, custom printed announce- ments are available to order online form Jostens.com, but keep in mind that it may take up to two weeks (or more) for orders to arrive. Announcements may be sent out either before or after your ceremony since see GRAD page A7 Who is Who at ECU? SHANNON DAVIS STAFF WRITER To the surprise of many stu- dents, instructors do not live in their classrooms. Faculty and staff have an array of responsi- bilities on and off campus. ECU is privileged to have Janie Jones Sowers, M.S LMFT on staff at the Child Development and Family Relations department. Her enthusiasm and fervor for educa- tion is commendable. TEC: How did you come to find that you wanted to work at ECU? Sowers: I grew up 21 miles from Greenville in Washington, N.C. I became involved with ECU when I came back for my second master's degree. My first degree is in counseling; my second is in marriage and family. TEC: What is involved in your occupation? Sowers: 1 am a visiting instructor at ECU and a clinic coordinator for the Family and Therapy Clinic. TEC: What do you like most about your job? Sowers: I use a systematic approach when working with individuals, couples and fami- lies. I enjoy helping people via therapy and being in the class- room helping students discover their passions. TEC: What is the most important part of your life? Sowers: I am a social creature. I love laughter. I love music, the- atre, comedies and being with people who are significant in my life. My faith is equally impor- tant to me as well. TEC: What are your passions? Sowers: To help people under- stand their potential. The highest regard given to someone is that they made a difference. I also like to travel. I have done a good number of mission trips around the world. I have been to the Phil- ippines twice, Mexico four times, New York City after September 11, Washington D.C San Antonio JANIE JONES SOWERS and the Navaho Reservation Four Corners outside of Montezuma, Utah. I will be going to Chicago this summer. TEC: How do you see your role as an educator? Sowers: Motivating and tap- ping into passions. I see myself facilitating learning. TEC: How do you maintain bal- ance? Sowers: 1 know my limits and prioritize. I have also learned the importance of relationships and those who are significant. As a Christian, I am influenced by my faith, which has a large role in my life. TEC: At what age did you real- ize you wanted to become an educator? Sowers: It is such an honor to know I was considered in that light. I would say in my 20s. TEC: What interests you the most about child development? Sowers: The role I see a child play in a family context. I under- stand that every person is some- body's son, daughter, brother, see PROFESSOR page A7 School of Art and Design Undergraduate Exhibition at Gray Gallery Students display talent and receive awards SHANNON DAVIS STAFF WRITER Coordinators in the School of Art and Design chose the excep- tional works submitted from more than 650 undergraduate students to be displayed in the art gallery for an opportunity to win a variety of awards. Curator Gail Brown selected the award winning pieces and announced the winners at an award cer- emony Friday, Feb. 17. Among the winners was senior Melissa Van Sandt, a sculpture major. TEC: What award did you win? Van Sandt: I won the Sculpture Merit Awafd TEC: How long did it take you to create the sculpture? Van Sandt: There are two parts to it. The first part, which is the cast, took one week; the second part is the steel and that only took two days. TEC: Where did you get the inspiration to make it? Van Sandt: It is based on organic form called "Native Fabrication Organic forms such as plant life, shell forms and organic features that were prominent when I was growing up inspire all of my work. TEC: What influenced you to become a sculpture major? Van Sandt: I like to work with tools. It is a three dimensional world and I like to work in three- dimensional. Another talented artist who won an award was senior Debora Gomez, a painting and drawing major. TEC: What award did you win? Gomez: I won Excellence in Painting. TEC: What is the piece about? Gomez: It is a photo of my mother and me when I was little. She is bathing me in the sink. TEC: What inspires you most? Gomez: My past, family or what ever is currently going on with me. I like to do a lot of personal pieces. 2-28-06 Spacioi Free W Centra 'Washei 'Dishwi Ceiling Each I Pets AJ Energ I w To s see EXHIBITION page A7 The ar,work above received the Sculpture Merit Award at the School of Art and Design Exhibition 2-28-06 THE EAST CAROLINIAN FEATURES PAGE A7 PO Box 873 108 Brownlea Drive Suite A Greenville, NC27835-0873 phone (252) 758-1921 Ext. 60 fax (252) 757-7722 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 3y Appointment Only Apartments S Rental Houses It's Bak! WZMB will be hosting another Speed Dating round! March 9, 2006 Mendenhall Great Room 1 7:00 To sign up call 328.4751 or just stop by the station in the basement of Mendenhall. Refreshments will be served! 11 iPod nano (2GB) CONNECT to our DiningStyles survey tell us how Dining Services meets your needs and enter to an iPod" nano or an iTunes' gift card $50 iTunes gift card $25 iTunes gift card Tell us what you think. Enter to win an iPod nano or iTunes gift card! When: Now! Connect here: www.ecu.edudining MCMahOD from page A6 if there is such a thing as a typical day. laughs I'm up early about 6:15,1 take ca"re of the dog, then go to the gym. After that I make breakfast for Vince and myself, then I come into the office and then have a full day here. One afternoon I'll go into the city and play with my little grandson. So that's a very happy afternoon. There's always a lot of meetings. I meet with analysts, investment bankers and I have internal busi- ness meetings here. We're going into our last quarter of our fiscal year, so there are a lot of financial meetings going on. It's a full day, a full week, and this entertain- ment business is sometimes just 247 and you can't count on having the weekends off. This is something we truly love; it's a passion for us and so it doesn't really feel like a job. TEC: Do you enjoy not only working behind the scenes, but also being in front of the camera and in front of a live audience? Do you prefer to be on television or work behind the scenes? McMahon: Oh definitely off camera, laughs I'm not leaving my day job. I've seen my job on TV and I think I should stick to my day job. TEC: You've taken some bumps in the ring before. Does it really hurt as bad as it seems on TV? McMahon: Sometimes. In fact, there was one scenario where Stephanie and I were feuding and she actually slapped me in the ring and it was a good hard slap, knocked me down. She swears she didn't, laughs but it clearly hurt. So yes, those bumps in the ring do hurt. I've got the greatest respect for our superstars who are in there night after night with the bumps that they take. They have to be great athletes to do what they do. They have to train hard. But just to run and bounce off those ring ropes, you have no idea how it feels and if you try it one time, you'll see that the ropes will bruise your sides, they'll bruise your ribs, but they make it look easy. I have the utmost respect for them. They are marvelous performers and athletes. GraQ from page A6 they are not meant to be invitations, just an announce- ment of your accomplishment. Don't be shy about sending them out in fear that people will think you are only trying to receive gifts; you can write a note at the bottom requesting no gifts if you so choose. Although announcements can be sent out whenever you wish, invitations will need to be sent two weeks to a month in advance to ensure that everyone that you wish to attend will have ample time to plan their schedule around the event. You want all of your loved ones to be there to share your achieve- ments, so be sure that you have your announcements sent in a timely manner. After the thrill of graduation has begun to diminish, you will need to begin sending thank you notes to everyone who gave you graduation gifts. Thank you notes are a polite way to show your appreciation not only for the gift they gave you, but also for the support they have offered you throughout the years. You can find out more about graduation supplies at ecu.edu studentstores. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. PrOfeSSOr from page A6 sister, cousin or niece. TEC: What other courses do you currently instruct? Sowers: Culturally Diversity and Family Relations, Family and Community Services Internships and Profession Seminar for Family and Community Services. This licensed family therapist enjoys helping people and life. The academia at ECU is growing tremendously and will continue to grow because of multi-faceted instructors like Sowers who pro- vide an interactive and instruc- tional atmosphere for students. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. TEC: Is there anything else that you'd like to say to the ECU com- munity? McMahon: Yes. Go Pirates! McMahon and the WWE also have a variety of community rela- tions programs including the Get R.E.A.L. program, Smackdown Your Vote Circle of Champions, as well as Military Outreach. Get R.E.A.L. encourages suc- cess in children in junior and senior high school through respect, education, achievement and leadership. WWE superstars will travel to libraries around the world encouraging students to read more. In 2005, superstar Rey Mysterio was a spokesperson for Teen Read Week. To read more about this and other pro- grams, log on to vote.wwe.com, or corporate.wwe.comcommu- nityoverview. To read the complete inter- view, including the WWE's stand on steroids, log on to theeastcaro- linian.com. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. EXhibitiOII from page A6 TEC: Did you anticipate winning any of the awards? Gomez: Not at all. It was the first time I've submitted anything so I didn't think I'd win. It is awe- some that I did though. ECU features the largest studio art program in North Carolina. The concentrations represented in the exhibition include art foundation, ceram- ics, graphic design, illustration, interactive media, metals, paint- ing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textile design, video and wood design. The annual ECU School of Art and Design Undergraduate Exhi- bition at the Wellington B. Gray Gallery is from Feb. 17 - April 1. The gallery and auditorium are located in the Jenkins Fine Arts Center at Fifth and Jarvis Streets. The gallery hours are Mon. - Fri. from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information, log on to the School of Art and Design Web site at ecu.edusoad. Go out and enjoy all of the hard work these students have put into their work. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcaroiinian.com. GO Majors Fair March 1 10:30-1:30 PM 1st Floor, Bate Building Take another Step towards your career decision. There are over 120 majors at ECU. Attend the fair to learn more about them. March is Majors Month! If you arc tint select .1 major this March. SPORTS Page A8 sports@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 TONY ZOPPO Sports Editor BRANDON HUGHES Assistant Sports Editor TUESDAY February 28, 2006 Sports Briefs ECU swimming claims second In C-USA championships ECU finished in second place at both the 2006 Conference USA Men's Invitational and Women's Championships held at Houston's Campus Recreation & Wellness Center Natatorium over the past four days. SMU took home its first C-USA Women's Swimming and Diving title and Men's Invitational crown in the program's Inaugural year in the league. For the women, ECU followed In second (587), while the Houston Cougars were only two points behind the Pirates. Rice followed in fourth with 540.5 points, while Tulane (402.5) and Marshall (249) rounded out the women's teams. On the men's side, ECU finished second (781), while the University of Hawaii (583) came in third. The women's team began the day in fourth place and trailed Houston entering the final race of the day, 400-yard freestyle relay. ECU finished the race in third place (3:25.42) ahead of Houston (3:27.00) and added 32 points to its total. UH's mark gave the squad 28 and pushed the team behind ECU. Junior Kate Gordon, a member of the 400 free relay team, helped the Pirates bolster their point total with a second place finish In the 200-yard butterfly (2:02.98), just ahead of teammate Holly Williams (2:03.34), who placed third. Rebecca Perry, Adrienne Williams and Courtney Felker joined Gordon on the 400 free relay team. ECU stood second after three days and was able to hold onto its second place standing earning three third place finishes on the final day of competition. Sophomore Greg Neville placed third in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 1:56.31. Sophomore Peter Bradyhouse earned a medal in the platform dive with a third place finish, earning a total score of 129.95. The team of Chrsltoph Lubenau, Bryan Yasinsac, Josh Curnutte and Charlie McCanless placed third in the 400-yard freestyle relay with a time of 3:04.36. Jake Smith Named C-USA Hitter of the Week ECU senior catcher Jake Smith was named Conference USA Hltter- of-the-Week by league officials on Monday. The announcement marks ECU'S first player of the week winner this season and the first Pirate to be named hitter of the week since Ryan Jones earned the recognition May 3, 2004. Smith, a Greensboro native, led the Pirates to three victories last week, batting 8-for-18 (.444) with two doubles, a home run and 10 RBI. He hit safely in each game and drove in all of his 10 runs during ECU'S three wins. Smith opened the week by going 3-for-6 against Duke with two doubles, a career-high five RBI and three runs scored. He also went 5-for-12 during the Keith LeClair Classic, hitting his second homer of the season while collecting four RBI in a 3-for-5 performance against UNC Wilmington. On the year, Smith is second on the team with a .375 average while he leads the club in most offensive categories including homers (2), RBI (14), doubles (3), hits (15), total bases (24) and slugging percentage (.600). In addition to his early success at the plate, Smith has caught eight attempted basestealers through the Pirates' first 10 games. ECU (7- 3) is hosting Duke Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. before Stony Brook comes to Greenville for a weekend series, March 3-5. Lady Pirates earn No. 8 seed In Conference USA tournament After earning its first-ever conference championship in women's basketball on Friday, regular season champion Tulsa will be the No. 1 seed in this week's C-USA Women's Basketball Championship, March 2-5 at SMU's Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. The Golden Hurricane posted its 11th home win and 13th conference victory, breaking the school's single- season record, following a win over UTEP earlier today. As the No. 1 seed, Tulsa will have a first round bye at the 2006 C-USA Women's Basketball Championship. Other teams receiving first round byes include No. 2 Rice, No. 3 SMU and No. 4 Southern Miss. Thursday's first round match-ups Include: No. 8 East Carolina vs. No. 9 UAB at 1 p.m No. 5 Marshall vs. No. 12 Memphis at 3:30 p.m No. 7 Houston vs. No. 10 UTEP at 6 p.m and No. 6 Tulane vs. No. 11 UCF at 8:30 p.m. In Friday's quarterfinal round, No. 1 Tulsa will take on the winner of the ECUUAB game at 1 p.m. and No. 4 Southern Miss will face the winner of the MarshallMemphis match-up beginning at 3:30 p.m. No. 2 Rice, winners of seven In a row, will take on the winner of the HoustonUTEP game at 6 p.m while No. 3 seed SMU will close out Friday night with the winner of the TulaneUCF contest at 8:30 p.m. Diamond Bucs take two in Keith LeClair Classic Jake Smith was in the zone this past week for the Pirates, collecting 10 RBI on eight hits, including a career high five RBI against Duke last Tuesday. Kennedy leads Hokies past Pirates in finale BRENT WYNNE SENIOR WRITER Virginia Tech starter Ryan Kennedy stymied the Pirate offense for seven innings and Jose Cueto delivered a two- run home run in the fourth, as the Hokies ended the Keith LeClair Classic with a 5-1 win over ECU Sunday afternoon at Clark-LeClair stadium. In his seven innings of work, Kennedy surrendered just one run off of six hits while walking one and striking out four. The south- paw hurler recorded all 21 outs on the infield, including 15 ground- outs, four strikeouts, an infield foul out and an infield pop out. Hokie relievers Adam Redd and Nicky Bowers kept the Pirates at bay the last two innings, each pitching a scoreless inning to close the deal. As a team, ECU managed only eight hits on the day, none of which went for extra bases. "We just didn't string any- thing together offensively said Head Coach Billy Godwin. "There was no consistency, but I tip my hat to Virginia Tech. They played well Pirate starter Shane Matthews mirrored Kennedy's performance through the first three innings, but in the fourth he made his first mistake of the game to Cueto. Allowing only one hit going into the frame, Matthews gave up a one out single to Sean O'Brien, who then scored on Cueto's round tripper to left, giving the Hokies a 2-0 lead. Tech left-fielder Sheldon Adams was hit by Matthews to begin the sixth. After recording an out on a sacrifice bunt, Mat- thews was lifted for senior Scott Andrews. Adams moved to third on an O'Brien single and then scored when designated hitter Billy Marn singled to right, push- ing the lead to 3-0. Matthews took his first loss of the season, going 5.1 innings. He gave up three runs off of three hits and a walk, while striking out four. ECU scored their only run of the game in the sixth. Jay Mattox walked with one out and moved to second on Jake Smith's single. Adam Witter then followed with a single to load the bases. Ste- phen Batts hit into what looked to be a sure-fire double play, but after Hokie shortstop Warren Schaeffer's throw pulled first baseman O'Brien off the bag, Mattox scooted home to cut Tech's lead to 3-1. The Hokies added two more insurance runs in the ninth see CLASSIC page MO A night to forget, Pirates drop home finale 66-53 Tulane bests ECU on Senior Night ERIC QILMORE SENIOR WRITER Senior Night is supposed to be an easy win, rewarding four-year players with a culmination of their efforts. However, Saturday night, Tulane had alternate plans. The Green Wave used a torrid shooting touch and stifling defense to defeat ECU 66-53 in front of 5,310 fans. Tulane sank 52 percent (24-of-46) from the field while the Pirates struggled to find the basket throughout the game. "I'm proud of our guys and the way they performed tonight, especially in the second-half said first-year Tulane coach Dave Dickerson. "We did the things we needed to do to win the game. We knew that ECU would take a lot of threes, so we felt like our three-point defense needed to be tremendous And it was. ECU missed all 11 shots from behind the arc in the second-half, shoot- ing just 4-for-22 total. "It really came down to shoot- ing the basketball said ECU coach Ricky Stokes. "We did not shoot the ball very well and they did. I thought that was the difference in the game Senior forward Corey Rouse led ECU (8-18, 2-11 Conference USA) with a game-high 17 points and 11 rebounds to earn his 15th double of the season. In his finale inside Minges Coliseum, Rouse struggled with his shooting touch, going 6-of-15 from the field and 5-of-ll at the charity stripe. Sophomores Jeremy Ingram and Jonathan Hart each added nine points. Ingram, despite play- ing through a meniscus tear in his right knee, tallied all of his points on threes in the first half. Like Rouse, junior guard Courtney Captain and freshman guard Sam Hlnnant both struggled with their shots. Captain was 1- of-9 from the field while scoring six points. The junior's lone field goal was a three-pointer, marking the 25th time in 26 games that the Captain has connected on a trey. Hlnnant had shooting woes as well, missing all five shots from beyond the arc en route to l-of-7 shooting. The freshman's four points was his lowest output since Dec. 3. Tulane forward David Gomez led the Green Wave (10-15, 5- 7) with 15 points, while senior center Quincy Davis had 13. Freshman point guard Ryan Williams chipped in 11 while freshman forward Daniel Puckett notched seven points and added six rebounds. With the score knotted at 41, Tulane edged out a decisive 16-3 run over an eight-minute, 38- second span. During the spurt, ECU managed only one field goal, while Tulane sharp shooter Chris Moore sniped In two threes. The Pirates made only four field goals over the last 13 minutes and 26 seconds. "We're disappointed we weren't see FINALE page A10 Tulane ruined senior night for ECU as they beat the "Pirates 66-53. Longevity lacking in head coaches' demanding realm Cowher has been with the Steelers for 14 years. (KRT)The fraternity is like noother. It is one of the rarest in the world and also one of the most visible in the world, with a network all its own. There are only 32 members. Long-established members suggest savoring the brotherhood as if it were a rare wine, one that has but a sliver of time for enjoyment. Because that's what coaching a team in the NFL has become. Five years ago, 32 head coaches came to the NFL Scouting Combine during their most relaxing time of the year and evaluated 2001's draft prospects. Today, only seven of those 32 hold the same job. Bill Cowher, the league's longest- tenured coach, landed in Pittsburgh in 1992. Since, the New York Jets and the Washington Redskins each have hired six coaches. Oakland has had five. "When I was here four years ago (as an assistant coach), I remember sitting in the dome by myself looking around. Didn't really know anybody new St. Louis Rams Coach Scott Linehan said from the RCA Dome, where this year's NFL prospects went through their first sets of job interviews. "My challenge then was figuring out what I was going to do with the Minnesota Vikings' offense Now, every decision, somebody says, 'What's Coach want?' It comes across my desk Linehan is part of the largest class of first-time NFL head coaches in recent memory. Nearly one-third of the league's teams take new coaches into the 2006 season. Beginning with the draft process, 10 teams introduce new head coaches; seven of the 10 are first-timers. Some are West Coast-offense aficio- nados, others defensive specialists. One comes out of the Bill Belichick lineage, another from Tony Dungy's tenure at Tampa Bay. Those are some of their specialties and differences. They have one thing in common. Job security is tenuous. They have it now. It won't always be so. History suggests in another five years, by the 2011 combine, more than half of them will be doing something else. That leaves little time for turning blueprints into reality. And this: "There's no handbook for the head coaching job second-year Browns Coach Romeo Crennel said. "People can tell you a little bit about it, but there's no handbook. When it hap- pens, it happens. You have to under- stand and deal with the things you have to deal with and be better prepared the second time or the second year assum- ing you get a second year Year one is a blur. By the time first-year coaches have their staffs in place, the combine is here. Just about the time they wish there were more player evaluations to make, the draft comes. By then, off- season workouts are in full-force. Next come mini-camps, passing camps, veteran campsand, finally, training camp. "Got to get a lot done in a very short period of time new Detroit Coach Rod Marinelli said. Being in the fraternity means never- ending video clips on the NFL Network. Traveling in obscurity is over. Walking from the media room to the dome here means dealing with the cadre of autograph seekers and souvenir hounds. Soon, days of going to and from prac- tice without a camera running are over. see LONGEVITY page A9 2-28-06 THE EAST CAROUNIAN SPORTS PAGE A9 Longevity from page 48 Leadership & Service Please nominate your choices online today at www.ecu.edustudentlifeuniversityunionsrols For more information please call 328-4796 Sponsored by the Student Activities Center Everybody knows their name. Everybody wants to know what they think. Even their own people. Especially their own people. Progress Is expected, espe- cially considering their million- dollar contracts. "I can't get you a specific example, but it's seeing the things you're trying to get done actually take place however that manifests itself said new Jets Coach Eric Mangini, a Belich- ick disciple and at 35 the NFL's youngest head coach. "I've seen it enough times to know what it should look like. It's got to look the way I expect it to look, and as long as we're moving in that direction, then I'll be happy Three of this year's changed coaching slots, Oakland's Art Shell, Kansas City's Herman Edwards and Buffalo's, Dick Jauron have been here at least once before. For the seven newcomers, Linehan, Marinelli, Mangini, Mike McCarthy (Green Bay), Brad Childress (Minnesota), Gary Kubiak (Houston) and Sean Payton (New Orleans), this is all new. They're navigating a learn- ing curve. "Without a doubt second- year 49ers Coach Mike Nolan said. "But I'm hopeful to think there's a learning curve for second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, all the way down the line. That's what keeps you energized. I never believe that you ever have it all down because it just keeps turning For the seven new faces, the primary difference between their lives now and their lives here last year is the sheer volume of responsibility. Priority lists have become imperative. While running San Francis- co's offense for Nolan a year ago, for instance, McCarthy watched every college snap taken by the draft's top two quarterbacks, Alex Smith and Aaron Rodgers. Now in charge of Green Bay's team, McCarthy doesn't have the time to devote that much attention on one position; he assigned such tasks to his first group of assistants. Likewise, all position coaches and coordinators comprehend the salary cap and can identify restricted and unrestricted free agents. Head coaches have to see the bigger picture. Some are asked to have a hand in painting it. Oh, and this is all while infusing their personality, and their systems into the franchise. A closed-door style would be a challenge; too many people need answers to too many questions. All 10 just want to see prog- ress. , Only two of the 10 new ' coaches inherit a team with a winning record. Childress is one. That's not to say he walked into the best situation. The Vikings fired Mike Tice after 9-7, didn't get them to the playoffs, a result that followed the "Love Boat" sex-capade in which four Vikings players, including quar- terback Daunte Cutpepper, were charged with indecent, lewd andor lascivious behavior. Management styles per- . sonal methods to extend coach- ing lives differ dramatically. Mangini already has built into his Jets operation the same regi mented and tight-lipped customs , he learned to appreciate (and embrace) under Belichick. When a reporter suggested, to him here that it was believed . the Jets, who are coping with quarterback Chad Pennington's shoulder injury, favored Van- . derbilt quarterback Jay Cutler, Mangini's eyes narrowed. 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Maybe we'll just skip Sunday and start playing on Mondays Godwin quipped. Cueto, O'Brien and Parks paced Tech with two hits each, while Batts was the only Pirate to record a multi-hit day. He also drove in ECU'S only run. GAME TWO In front of the second larg- est crowd in school history, the Pirates defeated UNC-Wilm- ington 11-2. As 4,141 people watched, ECU dismantled their bitter instate rivals with a mix- ture of timely hitting and a daz- zling pitching performance from four Pirate hurlers. Dustin Sasser pitched 5.2 innings of eight hit ball, giving up just two runs with three walks and one strikeout. The red shirt sophomore improved to 2-1 on the season. "1 didn't think he (Sasser) was as sharp today as he has been Godwin said. "But he's going to compete and give you everything he's got. What a great job he did keeping us in the game Pirate relievers Chris Powell (0.1 innings pitched), Jason Neitz (2 IP) and Kevin Rhodes (1 IP) combined to shutout the Seahawks the rest of the game. Jake Smith, who was a triple short of the cycle, going 3-for-5 with four RBI and a run scored, led the Diamond Bucs on offense. For the season, Smith is batting .375 with two homers and 14 RBI. Dale Mollenhauer added two hits and three RBI, while Harri- son Eldridge and Jake Dean also had two hits. Wilmington took an early 1-0 lead after Steve Halford, who reached via a single, scored on a wild pitch from Sasser. ECU responded quickly with two runs in the bottom of the inning to take the lead. After Dean's RBI single scored Batts to tie the game at 1-1, Seahawk starter Allen Flood returned the favor given by Sasser, delivering two consecutive wild pitches, allowing Ryan Tousley to score for a 2-1 Buc lead. Mollenhauer's two-RBI triple and Jake Smith's chopper single up the middle in the fourth extended the Pirate lead to 5-1. The Seahawks closed to within three in the sixth when Hargrave singled home Barefoot, cutting the Pirate advantage to 5-2. Smith's solo blast in the sev- enth seemed to spark the ECU offense, as the Pirates blew the game open in the eighth with five runs. The Bucs loaded the bases in the inning with two singles and an error by the Seahawks. Mollenhauer's RBI single, fol- lowed by a Mattox's RBI walk boosted the lead to 8-2. Smith delivered yet another timely hit, this one a two-RBI single that scored Mollenhauer and Eldridge for a 10-2 lead. A pitch hit Jamie Ray later in the inning with the bases loaded to close the scoring at 11-2. GAME ONE With old skipper Keith LeClair in attendance, Smith delivered a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth to break a 3-3 tie, giving the Pirates a 4-3 walk off victory against Penn State in the nightcap of day one at the Keith LeClair Classic Friday night. After a walk by Drew Schieber and consecutive singles from Mol- lenhauer and Jay Mattox loaded the bases, Smith sent his sacrifice just deep enough into left field, allowing Schieber to beat the throw from Nittany Lion Lance Thompson to the plate, sending the crowd of 3,814 into a frenzy. "For the people in the stands, it had to be a good game to watch Godwin said. "Fortunately we seem to be coming out on the good end of it Penn State threatened to take a 4-3 lead in the eighth, load- ing the bases with just one out. Scott Gummo, who homered earlier in the contest, lifted a fly ball to right that appeared deep enough to score Matt Cavagnaro from third. But when Eldridge corralled it in, he also made a perfect throw to the plate, gunning down Cavagnaro and keeping the game knotted at three all. ECU starter T.J. Hose was solid again as he pitched seven innings, allowing three runs off of six hits and a walk while strik- ing out nine. "T.J. had another great outing Godwin said. "He was two pitches away from a stellar performance. If we keep getting those kind of out- ings from T.J. Hose, life is going to be good for ECU Friday ECU took a 1-0 lead in the first when with runners at the corners, Godwin decided to double steal Witter to second and Mattox home. The play worked as Mattox scooted home safely for the first run of the contest. The Pirates struck again in the second inning when Batts scored on a groundout from Schieber for a 2-0 lead. Gummo's homer in the fourth cut the Diamond Bucs' lead in half, 2-1. Matt Lewis's RBI double, followed by an RBI single from Gummo in the sixth gave the Nittany Lions their first lead of the ballgame at 3-2. The Pirates tied the con- test up at three in the seventh when freshman Brandon Hen- derson scored on a throwing error from Penn State short- stop Scott Gafney on a Mattox ground ball. That set the stage for Smith's ninth inning heroics. ECU returns to action Tues- day as they battle Duke for the second time this season. The Pirates embarrassed the Blue Devils last week, dealing them a 19-5 loss. Game time is 4 p.m. at Clark-LeClair Stadium. This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian. com. n in Haixigh, Cap. Chapel en. Geenstmrv S Winston justness v 3160-D Evans Road Lynncroft Shopping Center next to BEST BUY (252) 321-1200 Computer headaches? Need parts? 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"When I was walking off the court at the end when the coaches took me out, I just realized that it was over The loss was a bitter end to a 5-8 home schedule against Divi- sion I opponents in Stokes' first year. The Pirates' fans suffered through a disappointing 2-3 record against N.C. opponents and also two overtime C-USA losses. The Tulane loss leaves the Pirates a half game behind Southern Miss for 11th in the C-USA standings. If Southern Miss loses to Tulane Wednes- day, then ECU'S Saturday season finale against the Golden Eagles in Hattiesburg, Miss, would leave the victor with 11th place. "Anything can happen Rouse said about his team's chances in the conference tournament. "Any team can beat anyone on any given night. We're just going to go out and play whatever team is next from here on out. It'stheend This writer can be contacted at sports&theeastcarolinian. com. LOIigeVity from page 9 "Oh In New York, and as in Miami, where Nick Saban practices habits learned from Belichick from their days with the Browns, Jets assistants are forbidden from talking to the media. In Detroit, Marinelli, Tampa Bay's former defensive line coach, preaches high-energy habits to players and coaches. He believes one of his chief challenges will be to get the Lions to practice at the fast pace he saw in Tampa. "Each day there's something that pops up that's kind of neat he said. "Problems you can attack with energy sometimes. And you just chip away and learn. That's the fun part, the unexpected. Maybe there's a reason there's no handbook for this. In the Indiana Convention Center, Chicago Coach Lovie Smith thought about it. He has but two years' experience as a head coach, but already he's the dean of his division, the NFC North. He'd like to keep the post. 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