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www.theeastcarolinian.com THE EAST CAROLINIAN Volume 81 Number 77 WEDNESDAY July 26, 2006 Students earn unique chance to visit Israel Students will be able to visit historic sites like the one pictured above Students have the chance of getting a first hand look at terrorism KIMBERLY BELLAMY STAFF WRITER Chris Federici and Joel Carter, political science majors, will travel to Israel this month to repre- sent their organization, Founda- tion for Defense of Democracies. According to Federici, FDD is a non-partisan, anti-terrorism organi- zation that was created in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks. The group is based out of the District of Columbia and funds various anti-terrorism pro- grams for students to educate them on the history of terror- ism, as well as give them tools and methods for diminishing terrorist activities, Federici said. The students are scheduled to leave for their trip in less than a week. The students are set to leave on July 29 and return on August 13. Students will not have to use financial aid or pay out of pocket to go on this trip. The cost including the flight, the hotel, and food will be paid by FDD. The trip is different from the study abroad trips because it only lasts for about two weeks and the students will represent the orga- nization and not visit the country to take specific courses for their major. The two-week program will be based in Tel-Aviv. The students will participate in a number of things including a series of lectures and meeting ambassadors and coun- ter-terrorism experts from Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, the U.S. and Israel. The students will also have the opportunity to participate in live- fire exercises, visit historical sites throughout southern Israel, spend several days visiting Jerusalem and meet convicted members of Hamas and Fatah in an Israeli prison. Federici anticipates the visit with the convicts because he says it will give them a better insight on the way the minds work of those individuals who commit acts of terrorism. Dr. Mark Jones and Dr. Rick Kilroy, who are both active in FDD, will be accompanying the students on this trip. Jones just recently returned from Israel on the faculty trip for FDD, according to Federici. Kilroy participated in the program last summer and suggested that these two students become involved in the organization. As a result, the two students applied, wrote several essays on terrorism issues and were chosen as two of the 46 college students from around the country to come on this trip with the organization. The safety of the students is a concern for many because of the current violent conflicts in the country. "Our safety is in extremely able hands and certain aspects of our trip have been curbed for see ISRAEL page 3 Academy graduated 21 local minority business owners KIMBERLY BELLAMY STAFF WRITER The Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Academy at ECU graduated 21 students on June 27. The students of the academy were all minorities that owned at least 51 percent of their busi- nesses. The group of minorities included the blind, severely disabled, women and people from many different racial backgrounds. The academy began on March 14 and lasted for 16 weeks. Students met for the sessions each Tuesday from 5:30-9 p.m. The sessions were located on 2200 Charles Blvd. at the Greenville Center. During the 16 weeks, the stu- dents learned skills such as blue- print reading, project management, human resource issues, labor rela- tions, risk management, scheduling and business organization, just to name a few. The sessions weren't a part of any undergraduate or graduate pro- gram. They were simply an option for minority business owners who wanted to improve their business skills. Students found out about the academy through a Mix-N-Meet social held in February. This event included brochures and registration forms to inform minority business owners of this opportunity. According to the HUB training program business plan, all of the topics taught were relevant to the construction industry and met the needs of both management and the craft worker. "The various classes will teach essential business skills for man- aging a competitive construction business Donna Lewis-Mayo, HUB coordinator at ECU said. According to the business plan, students had access to experts in business, accounting, legal and construction job management, among other aspects and areas of the business world. The business plan stated that the goal was to subsidize the tuition for the academy by 50 percent and the venue expenses and course materials by 100 percent. Regularly, the tuition price is $1,000. With the help of Carolina Associated General Contractor (CAGC) and the University of North Carolina General Admin- istration, the City of Greenville and ECU's Office of Economic and Community Development, the price was reduced to $250 per person. After completing the academy, the students received a certificate of completion from CAGC and an engraved zippered binder, accord- ing to Mayo. The students also got put on a list with the CAGC to be referred to larger contracting firms for jobs. "Entrepreneurship has given us responsibility, independence and authority Evelyn Dove, HUB academy graduate said. Local business owners graduate from HUB Academy "We have the skills and thanks to this academy, we now have the access The keynote speaker for the graduation ceremony was Bridget Wall, director of the Office of HUB for the North Carolina Adminis- tration. The ECU academy was in affilia- tion with CAGC and the University of North Carolina General Admin- istration. This was the first time the acad- emy has been held at ECU. The academy has been held at four other colleges previous to ECU, and is scheduled to be held next at Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the upcoming months. According to Mayo, there is a chance that the academy will be held at ECU again if there is enough interest from minority business owners in the community. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. Study shows impact on voters. "The Daily Show Effect" Two Political Science professors analyze teen political views BY LEE SCHWARZ STAFF WRITER Dr. Jody Baumgartner and Dr. Jonathan S. Morris wrote an article named, "The Daily Show Effect which measured how The Daily Show, with Jon Stewart, affected the political views of college students. Their findings concluded that the humor used by The Daily Show actu- ally causes disdain among students and may contribute to less college students voting in the future. In the words of Washington Post writer Richard Morin, "Jody Baumgartner and Jonathan S. Morris of East Carolina University said previous research found that nearly half - 48 percent - of this age group watched The Daily Show and only 23 percent of show view- ers followed 'hard news" programs closely. To test for a 'Daily Show Effect Baumgartner and Morris showed video clips of coverage of the 2004 presidential candidates to one group of college students and campaign coverage from The CBS Evening News to another group. Then they measured the students' attitudes toward politics, President Bush and the Democratic presiden- tial nominee, Sen. John F. Kerry (Mass.). The results showed that the participants rated both candi- dates more negatively after watch- see STUDY page 2 INSIDE I News: 2 I Classifieds: 19 I Opinion: 61 Features: 7 I Sports: 13 PAGE 2 WEDNESDAY JULY 26, 2006 news@theeastcarolinian.com RACHEL KING NEWS EDITOR Announcements 2006 ECULoessin Summer Theatre Individual ticket sales began June 1. Please see ECUARTS.com to purchase tickets or call 1-800-ECU-ARTS. Summer season tickets are available now. footloose: The Musical" July 25-29, 2006 One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory now bursts onto the live stage. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local laws, including a ban on dancing. The ban is the brainchild of a preacher determined to exercise the control over the town youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her cap for Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies) to which new, dynamic songs have been added, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind. SGA recruiting Cabinet The SGA is now recruiting Cabinet members for the 2006-2007 year The deadline to apply is Aug. 31. Applications can be found in the SGA office in Suite 101, Mendenhall Student Center. Call 328-4SGA for information. Graduate Assistantships The College of Education is looking for a graduate assistant to work with the Interim Dean, Administrative Assistant, and Office Assistant in the Dean's Office for the Fall and Spring semesters This is a full time, 20 hour per week position. The assistant will do research for and general office duties Interested students may apply in Speight 154 or call 328-4260. The East Carolina Alumni Association is looking for a Communications and marketing graduate assistant The position is available starting in the summer of 2006. The position will provide an opportunity to increase knowledge of marketing and communication strategies Responsibilities include updating, maintaining, web site maintenance and more. Contact Denise Walsh by calling 328-4902. StUdy from page 1 ing Stewart's program Additionally, Baumgartner and Morris made news in The Chronicle of Higher Education with it, stating, "The fake news program The Daily Show, with Jon Stewart, may be just a comedy show - as its producers insist - but, according to a study by researchers at East Carolina University, it negatively influences how college-age viewers see politi- cal candidates. It also makes them more cynical of the news media and of the electoral process at large. The researchers - Jody Baumgart- ner and Jonathan S. Morris, both assistant professors of political science - wanted to determine how 'soft news' programs, such as The Daily Show, influence young voters. They focused on Mr. Stewart's program because it is watched by nearly half of all 18 to 24-year-olds. Additionally, the show's audience is typically less likely to get news from traditional sources, and more prone than older Americans to make use of such 'soft' sources "At the same time, though, watching The Daily Show made viewers' more confident about their own ability to understand politics said the authors. The authors attribute this to how the show simplifies complex issues through humor. Though voter turnout in 2004 was the highest (54.9 percent) it has been since 1992, when a three-way race turned out 55 per- cent, according to "The Political Communication Report voter turnout has been falling steadily since the 1950s. Nearly 61 percent of Americans voted in the election victory of Richard Nixon in 1968 when concerns over the Vietnam War and economic issues, mostly dealing with inflation, which was 13 percent that year, drove Americans to the voting booth. Considering that there were similar issues in the 2004 election with the Iraq War and economic concerns mostly over the job market and high gasoline prices, the question is why did a lower percentage of Americans turn out for 2004 than for 1968? Is it the result of an increasingly apathetic American voting base or have pop culture television shows such as The Daily Show inspired apathy with its cyni- cal humor? Or are programs like The Daily Show simply appealing to an overall apathetic movement among American youth towards politics? That is a question that everyone will have to answer for him or her self. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. ECU partners on a global scale Viy three of the Japanese universities as Japanese students will be able to attend ECU and vice versa ECU connects with Japan on academic, cultural level CHRISTOPHER STEVENSON STAFF WRITER On July 7, 2006, ECU, UNCW and Western Carolina Uni- versity signed an accord with three universities in Japan: Osaka Kyoiku University, Hiro- shima University and Naruto Kyoiku University at Chapel Hill. There were individuals rep- resenting all six universities at the signing of the accord. The function of the accord is to encourage friendship, joint understanding, learning and educational collaboration. Dr. Carolyn Ledford, Coordi- nator of the Global Partnership Project at ECU, said, "The accord formalizes the ability of ECU, Wilmington and Western Carolina to be able to interchange students and faculty to the three univer- sities (Japanese universities) Ledford said this agreement will allow ECU students to go to all exchange students. The question that does come to mind is why Japan, specifically? "I think we should be open to all countries, but the universities that we partnered with in Japan are all three very fine universities said Ledford Ledford said there will be two exchange students coming from Osaka Kyoiku University in the fall. One will be seeking a gradu- ate degree at ECU. The other will be majoring in elementary educa- tion but will return to OKU in a year under the exchange program. Ledford will be at a conference in Japan on July 29, and she will also be doing professional development sessions for the attached schools at Hiroshima University on July 30. The Japanese Universities do have partnerships with other countries as well, but the longest and most in-depth partnership out of all these universities is between ECU and HU. 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One of the major areas of focus at Monday's meeting was approving the Graduate Student Council as a funding board. Robert Miller, President of GSC, represented the organization in the meeting and explained how fund- ing for certain organizations will be effected. Miller explained that he wants to be positive that organizations will receive funding fairly despite the fact that GSC is moving towards becoming an independent funding board. SGA and GSC discussed how funding will be handled if an orga- nization consisted of both under- graduates and graduate students. An example of this type of organi- zation is Black Student Union. A possible solution that was discussed for this type of compli- cation was to make reference of whether the organization is listed as an undergraduate or a graduate organization. This factor could determine if SGA or GSC will be responsible for following the procedures for considering that organization for funding. Miller also mentioned some of the goals that GSC has set for their organization. One of the goals planned for GSC is to have the orga- nization active in a research week instead of simply a research day. According to Ben Wyche, speaker of the congress, about two-thirds of the goals set for the summer were successfully completed during the summer meetings. The goals that were accom- see SGA page 5 Jdpdn from page 2 exchange existed between the two universities. "In the past seven years, there has been a number of faculty from ECU and public school teachers from Eastern North Carolina, who visited the schools in Japan to observe and practice some of their teaching Ledford said. In response, teachers from Japan have been coming to Eastern North Carolina for the same reason. In 2004 and 2005, ECU has had education majors go to Japan and teach lessons in the attached schools to HU. These students also got to tour impor- tant cultural sights in Japan. ECU has one student going to OKU in the fall as an education major. The Office of Interna- tional Affairs, which is located on campus, can help students who are interested in study abroad trips to other countries. Students will need to contact their academic advisor prior to making those arrangements, so the courses one takes in another country will count when he or she transfers back to ECU. You can go as little as 2 weeks on a summer study, or you can go as long as a semester or a year as an exchange student. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. Israel from page 1 safety precautions Federici said. "By going to Israel at this time of crisis, it better enables and prepares us for the difficulties that our gener- ation will have to face in the future Reasons for going on this trip seem to expand further than gaining knowledge and college credit for the students. Students have the option of applying this trip as an indepen- dent study credit. The trip will not count as any credit towards their major in political science. When asked what does he expect to gain from the trip, Federici said, "I hope to solidify a foundation for my own beliefs on the subject as I will not only meet with members of a Democratic and free state but also with those who wish to destroy it When the students return, they will also be organizing sev- eral terrorism related events on campus including a 9-11 memorial. Some of the plans Carter and Federici have for the memorial include a video presentation dedi- cated to the lost firefighters on 9-11, speeches from the local police and fire departments, and ECU ROTC color guard and the National Guard will participate in an flag detail. This writer may be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. PAGE 4 THE EAST CAROLINIAN NEWS 7-26-06 Business owners like Gregg Rad :tured above working on an iPod, are making big profit in repairs. Online firms generate booming business from fixing music players (KRT)Since the iPod debuted in 2001, Gregg Radell has used five of the music and video players. He lost one, another broke, a third ran out of storage space, and he decided to replace the fourth. Each time, he bought a newer model. Sensing there was a market in refurbishing rather than replacing the devices, the Miami business- man started PodSwap.com about 18 months ago. The company allows customers to credit the value of used iPodseven if they're brokentoward new or repaired ones. Customers can also trade in their iPod for its cash value. Podswap.com has already handled 5,000 iPods, Radell said. Radell said there is such a high demand that he limits his advertis- ing on Google. "We can get 1,500 inquiries over the weekend he said. In the booming online iPod repair business, PodSwap.com is a small player. At least 12 firms operate in the market. One, iPod- Mods.com, fixes roughly 24,000 iPods a year. Another, iPodResQ. com, repairs 250 a dayalbeit on its "biggest days according to its ownerin a 15,000-square-foot warehouse in Olathe, Kan. Brandon Jones, owner of Bro- ken iPods.com in Orem, Utah, is only 21, yet a year and a half after starting his business, he fixes between 200 and 400 iPods a month. Only now is he drawing up a business plan. He said the average price of a repair is $100. Firms that previously fixed other computer parts have also entered the industry, and iPod repairs now make up the majority of their business. Analysts and repair shop man- agers said the industry is growing because iPods are easy to break and tough to repair. It helps that iPod's maker, Apple Computer, is reluctant to repair broken players, they say. Radell said "the single weakest link" is the iPod's hard drive. "When they're being carried around and being tossed up and down, they go through such a variety of environ- ments that 1 think the hard drive has a tendency to fail he said. The newest iPod, the Nano, avoids that criticism because it sports flash-based memory simi- lar to that of a cell phonerather than a hard drive. It's smallabout the size of a credit cardand is prone to breakage, Radell said. Then there's the battery, which is difficult for a user to replace with- out help. "It's the Corvette and not the tank said Aaron Vronko, business manager at iPodMods.com in Kal- amazoo, Mich which has grown from two to 12 employees in just over two years. "It looks sleek and works well and doesn't hold up to a lot of damage On Internet bulletin boards, there are a slew of complaints about the iPod. In 2003, two discontented customers started http:ipods- dirtysecret.com, criticizing Apple's battery replacement policy (the site is no longer online). The support discussion boards on Apple's Web site, www.apple.com, are also filled with complaints. An Apple spokeswoman, Nata- lie Kerris, said that the popularity of the iPod speaks for itself. "With more than 50 million iPods sold worldwide, the vast majority of our customers are extremely happy with their iPods she said, adding an iPod is designed to last four years. Several groups have sued Apple, alleging the device is defective. Last August, Apple settled a class-action lawsuit in which plaintiffs claimed Apple had misrepresented the dura- bility of iPod batteries. Another class-action lawsuit is pending in Los Angeles, charging the screen of the new iPod Nano breaks or scratches with regular use. "Some people have scratched screens, other people have (broken screens) and that's just from put- ting it in your pocket said Harvey Rosenfield, president of The Foun- dation for Taxpayer & Consumer Rights in Santa Monica, Calif which is suing Apple over the Nano. "This is not a throwaway camera These are a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment that people will assume will last a long, long time. 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"For the first time in modern history, because of the way that humans are impacting our natural world, we're facing the extinction of an entire class of organisms said Claude Gascon, a herpetologist with Conservation International. "This is not the extinction of just a panda or a rhino, it's a whole class of organisms. Certainly if it were impacting mammals, we would be taking this a lot more seriously Amphibians are more suscep- tible to changes in the environ- ment than other animals because they have permeable skin that absorbs water and oxygen, and their lives depend on clean, fresh water. Almost a third of the 5,743 known amphibian species world- wide already are threatened by a combination of habitat loss, climate change, pollution, pes- ticides, ultraviolet radiation and invasive species, with up to 122 having become extinct since 1980. But scientists believe both figures could be underestimates because they cannot evalu- ate species quickly enough. The latest, most-pressing threat is a rapidly spreading fungal dis- ease predicted to wipe out about half the amphibian species within six months of its entering a new ecosystem. Chytridiomycosis, which dam- ages the skin, is being described as the final strawleading to Friday's unusual appeal. "It's unprecedented in terms of the magnitude of the problem, just how many species are being hit said Bob Lacy, Brookfield (111.) Zoo's population geneticist and chair- man of the Conservation Breeding Specialist Group. Music from page 4 policies. Bob O'Donnell, a vice president at technology research firm IDC, said, "Any time you have that many of anything some will not func- tion properly. Fifteen percent of iPods will fail within one year, estimates Rob Enderle, principal analyst at the Enderle Group in San Jose, Calif. He said that's roughly comparable to other small electronic devices, such as cell phones. Nevertheless, he said, cell phones are much easier and cheaper to repair. Apple's Kerris said iPods have a failure rate of less than 5 per- cent, which she said is "fairly low" compared to other consumer elec- tronics. "As with any complex con- sumer electronic product, they can be broken she said. "For example, they can be dropped or mishandled What bodes especially well for third-party repairers is Apple's warranty policy, Enderle said. All new iPods come with a one-year warranty, but the warranty does not cover damage caused by the user. Rosenfield complains Apple charges a $29.95 "shipping and handling fee" on all warranty repairs performed six months after the date of purchase. After the war- ranty expires, Apple will replace an iPod for $249; a Nano, $189. If the problem is the battery, the price is lower. "Apple's view is they want the customer to buy a new one on a regular basis Enderle said. But Kerris said Apple had been consistently recognized for its cus- tomer service, and iPod owners can get in-person help at the company's store. SGA from page 3 plished includes approving the annual funding that was recom- mended during the spring semester and revising the funding manual. This was the first time that the legislative branch of SGA has met during the summer for weekly meetings to serve the student body. Wyche and M. Cole Jones, SGA president, commended the legisla- tive body on the work during the summer. It is possible that the legis- lative body will meet next summer to serve the student body according to Wyche. For additional informa- tion about the legislative branch of SGA or questions directed towards other branches visit www.ecu.edu sga or call 328-4742. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. T PAGE 6 JULY 26, 2006 OPINION editor@theeastcarolinian.com SARAH BELL EDITOR IN CHIEF In My Opinion Guzzling gas cheaper than it seems &As Pteicfe? 6o up 6A)k j (KRT)Pricesatthepumparen't as bad as you've been lead to believe. Compared to what they were nearly 25 years ago, today's gas prices are a bargain. And they're a bargain compared to other necessities, too. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in U.S. cities was $1.41 in April 1981. Excluding federal and state gas taxes, this meant the price was around 51.26. In today's dollars, that would be about $2.83 per gallon. But last month, the before-tax cost of a gallon of unleaded gasoline was ust $2.29, about 19 percent lower than that. Given that we're living under much stricter air quality standards today than we were 25 years ago, that figure probably understates the real price reduction in gasoline prices. In some areas of the country, motorists must use specialty fuels (the "boutique" fuels) to meet pollution standards. This adds to refining costs. As the Federal Trade Commission has noted, "Boutique fuels and differentiated access to gasoline supplies contribute to variability of gas prices And 1981 isn't the only year gasoline prices have been com- parable to, or higher than, the prices today. Between July 1979 and October 1983, gasoline was fairly consistently over $2 a gallon. During much of the 1920s and 1930s, gasoline prices were higher than $2, too. In 1922, for example, the pre-tax cost per gallon was just shy of 25 cents, equal to about $3 today. One part of our fuel bill has increased dramatically in real terms over the years: Taxes. Adjusted for inflation, state and federal taxes on gasoline have increased by 868 percent since 1922 (they were only 4 cents per gallon back then) and by 50 percent since 1981, when they were just 14.5 cents. But even with the recent rise in gas prices, gasoline prices are rising at a slower rate than many other necessities. A half gallon of milk, for exam- ple, has increased in price from an average of $1.12 in 1981 to $2.09 last month. While milk prices have increased at a slower pace than inflation, they've increased at a faster rate than gasoline prices. Milk prices declined in real terms by around 18.6 percent, perhaps aided by federal government sub- sidies that the Progressive Policy Institute says amounts to $3.32 for each of America's 9 million dairy cows, while gasoline declined by a slightly more robust 18.9 per- cent. Where are the critics of Big Dairy? Bread prices also have increased relative to gasoline since 1981. The price for a pound of white bread has increased by 103 percent, about 8 percent less than the inflation rate over the period. Where are the calls for a windfall profits tax on the makers of Wonder Bread? Moreover, the price of a first- class postage stamp has risen from 18 cents to 39 cents today, almost precisely keeping pace with the Inflation rate. Say what one will about gaso- line: Whatever price you pay, it gets you where you're going. A postage stamp, on the other hand, won't necessarily get your letter delivered. One needn't consult consumer price indexes to understand that gasoline isn't significantly over- priced. Consider, for example, how many Americans willingly pay $1 or even $1.50 for a 20 ounce bottle of drinking water. At $1, the price of that water is $6.40 per gallon -nearly 2.8 times the amount Americans paid for a gallon of gasoline last month. If I'm not mistaken, water is the most abundant resource on the planet, it is not controlled by a cartel, it's known reserves are not limited primarily to volatile areas of the world and it requires substantially less refinement than gasoline to bring to market. So my advice: Stop complain- ing about the price of your gaso- line. Be thankful your car doesn't run on bottled water. Pirate Rants How exactly do you pronounce "diesel"? The desireneed to get back to school is strongest when your parents knock on your door and tell you to go to turn off your light and go to bed. I'm 18 for Pete's sake! I don't even know how many of these things I've written. Why are there so many negative terms for women but almost none for men? If Mount Rushmore is only a por- trait of the founding fathers, then why is Harry S. Truman on there or is that Roosevelt? And how, tell me, can Abe be considered a founding father if he was 16 presidents after the country was founded? Huh? Huh? Tell me how. I think my friend's been avoiding me ever since she found out that I can carry on a conversation with her boyfriend better than she can. I spent 12 hours painting my kitchen and now I can't get the paint specs off my toes or fingers. And how did I get paint on my bellybutton?!? Why is it that I'm only tight with my money when I don't have any? Why can't I be a sensible shopper when I'm loaded? I think I've had so many good sum- mers that it was probably about time for me to have a crappy one. Dontcha hate it when that happens? Why is it that I attract guys who are already taken but can't seem to get a guy who's single to begin with? Why? In high school, summer's the well- deserved break between school years when you could just hang out and do whatever. In college, it is the cruel and ill-timed break that forces you to work and makes you want to rip your hair out if it means you can get away from it all. For some reason, I've been having terrifying dreams lately. Two nights ago, I dreamt I was having twins and there was no dad. Then last night, I dreamt that my teeth were fall- ing out! Why is this happening?!? How can it not be considered censor- ship if TEC can fiddle with our rants before they're even printed?! I will get a tan before fall semester I WILL get a tan before fall semester I WILL get (and keep) and tan before fall semester My boss got a parking ticket last week, the ticket said parking pass not visible. Well turns out her B parking pass was at the top of the windshield instead of at the bottom near the inspection sticker. This is because she is short and the pass causes a blind spot for her which she OK'd with Parking & Trans. Not visible? More like Parking and Transporta- tion Not Literate! I'm so bored that I've taken to tweez- ing my leg hair. Hopefully I'll be finished by the time I go to the beach next week. Seventeen minutes 17 minutes and no stinking doughnuts for you! What's up with the ECU computers? Every single computer lab, Library, Rawl, Austin, Tech and Sci Building, all have slow to boot up computers that spout multiple error messages! Would it be too much to ask to get the computers maintained, updated and error message free? Perhaps a quicker boot up time? Maybe clean the disc and defrag too? Imagine that. Please do me a favor and stop wear- ing perfume to the gym. Honestly, is it necessary? No, it's not, really I promise. Plus no one wants to smell your sweat mixed with your bad choice of perfume. Our Staff Newsroom 252.328.9238 Fax 252.328.9143 Advertising 252.328.9245 Sarah Bell Editor In Chief Rachel King News Editor Carolyn Scandura Alexander Marcinlak Edward McKim Features Editor web Editor Production Manager Eric Gilmore Zach Sirkln Sports Editor Photo Editor Serving ECU since 1925, TEC prints 9,000 copies every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the regular academic year and 5000 on Wednesdays during the summer. 'Our view" is the opinion of the editorial board and is written by editorial board members. TEC welcomes letters to the editor which are limited to 250 words (which may be edited for decency or brevity). We reserve the right to edit or reject letters and all letters must be signed and include a telephone number. 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The film picks up right where Dante (Brian O'Halleran) and Randal (Jeff Anderson) left off: doing mindless work on the daily grind. The Quick Shop goes down in flames, so the couple pick up jobs at the local Askewniverse fast food joint, Mooby's. Add a respective relocation by Jay and Silent Bob and not much has changed. This time, Dante is caught between relation- ships with his boss, Becky (Rosario Dawson) and a suburbanite fiancee played by Smith's real-life wife, Jen- nifer Schwalbach. The story does not stretch far from the first movie, but that is besides the point. It seems Smith's filmmaking career has gone full circle and finally reground in what he knows best. Smith takes cracks on everything from Transformers to God Himself. The majority of these insults are cast on newcomer Trevor Fehrman, who portrays Elias, a vir- ginal Mooby's staffer with a belief in chastity-protectors called "panty gnomes This repartee is atypical for Smith, but there are moments that see CLERKS page 8 Jeff Anderson, playing Randal and Brian O'Halloran. playing Dante, reprise their roles in the film 'Clerks II 'Fall' into fashion this semester Trends sure to turn heads SARAH CAMPBELL SENIOR WRITER In less than a month we will all be head- ing back to class and the endless summer days will be drawing to a close. Preparing for back to school may include buying new furniture, school supplies and of course, new clothes. No one wants to go back to school wearing the same trends from last season so 1 went out on a mission to discover the hottest trends on the racks right -now and found some pretty startling results. One of the first things I noticed while out and about shopping was that layering is everywhere. I didn't walk past a store that didn't have their manne- quins dressed in multiple layers. Layering multiple tees and tanks gives you a more polished yet casual look while hiding slight flaws that you would otherwise be self-conscious about. Flats are the most popular shoes on the market right now; you can't walk into a shoe store or through a shoe section without noticing the aisles and aisles of flats. They are now available in a wide variety of colors and designs. Flats are the "it" shoes right now because of their ability to provide comfort with a small price tag of around $10-$20. If you love going out then your must-have item for the fall is a great mini skirt. You can find minis in a variety of patterns and colors including camouflage, florals, and the tried and true solids such as black or red. They are also available in a wide range of fabrics see FASHION page 9 Always a prepster's uniform A staple of fashion that will outlast us all UZ FULTON SENIOR WRITER College students can get fashion on a budget. Fashion, it seems will always come in cycles. The go-go fashion of the 1960s made an appearance in the mid 1990s as did the relaxed 1970s attitude recently. Even if a mass trend explosion does not occur, designers also have borrowed certain key elements such as the usage of lace from the Victorian era or the re-creation of the 1950s cocktail dress. There is one fashion style that refuses to be locked into one era or fall prey to the hot trends of the day. Although many cite the preppy style at the beginning of the 1980s, it actually had its roots in the pre- Vietnam days of the 1960s. The prep look stemmed from the dress code of New England prep schools. The navy blazer, white oxford, khaki pants and loafers are still the staples of men at church services and semi-casual weddings. The prep look, unlike many other styles is not only a choice in dress but.also an attitude. Preps dis- like anything ostentatious and have a high regard for tradition. Such feelings reflect in their core labels of choice. True preps all sport Lacoste, Ralph Lauren, Vineyard Vines, J. Crew, Brooks Brothers, Lilly Pul- litzer and to some extent L.L. Bean and Mountain Hardware. The important thing to remem- ber is that those true to the prep style do not openly flaunt their labels. While having a gator or a man on a horse on your shirt is acceptable, try to keep logos to a minimum, other preps will recognize your clothes simply by its cut or print. On a quick note, to all of those who believe that American Eagle and Abercrombie & Fitch epitomize the prep stature, you are sadly wrong and need to immediately consult The Preppy Handbook. The key elements to a prep's wardrobe begins with the polo. It is the perfect shirt. No matter if you woke up late for school or spent too much time on the tennis court, throwing on a freshly pressed, solid color polo adds 15 points to your appearance. Other prep fashion staples include a pair of Sperry Topsid- ers, croakies for your sunglasses and a limited amount of denim. see PREP page 10 PAGE 8 THE EAST CAROLINIAN FEATURES 7-26-06 "WHAT CAN ' TRi33ER AN ASTHMA ATTACK- MAY UNPLANNED PREGNANCY It's a hard thing to face. Kevin Smith, writerdirectoractor and Jason Mewes. actor in the film. make you feel sorry for teenagers that happen to be caught in the theater with their grandparents. These include a cameo by Jason Lee and a "donkey show" that Randall sets up as a farewell for Dante, who is planning on leaving with his fiancee to Florida. Just when it seems like Dante has found the escape from 9 to 5 mudanity he's been seeking, the forces around him begin to collide, and he is forced look at his true motives. It's an endearing story that comfortably slips you back into that 90s slacker mentality Smith helped define. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com Call 252.757.0003 Carolina Pregnancy Center 845 B Johns Hopkins Dr. B ATTACK ASTHMA. ACT NOW. I -866-NO- ATTACKS WWW.NOATTACKS.ORG DON'T LET V0UR CHILD FEEL LIKE A FISH WITHOUT WATER. IDanpipeir DanrV's Over 22 Years Experience illt.u I lulliili.u Jruclr; Kl Y SI 1.1. iRADK ?lit- Pi i or W holr Ksialr I idown (irt'iMtvillc WZMB 91.3 ECU'S radio station is accepting applications ST BE A FULL-TIME REGISTERS) STUDENT WITH A 2.0 GPA 7&2-175f) '! )i(-iiis(i!i i (iivrnvilli' Mark A. 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It's the perfect accessory for a chilly day or classroom and can be worn with almost anything. Paired with jeans you have a casual look, but when paired with khakis you can pull off a more sophisticated look that can be used for job interviews. Always keep in mind the impor- tance of buying clothes that fit, don't buy something too small for the sake of not wanting to go up a size. In the long run you'll be happy that you bought a size 8 rather than 6 when it shrinks and fits perfectly. No one will know what size you have on, only that it fits, which is the most important thing to remember. Remember the key to buying clothes is buying things that make you feel beautiful and comfortable Blowin' Up Jamie Kennedy Style in your skin. If wearing a mini makes you feel naked then go for something longer. If you think you look great and you are comfortable, chances are other people will see that too. If you are on a budget this semes- ter, Greenville offers many stores that carry reasonably priced items that you will look great in walking through Wright Plaza. No matter what you buy or where you buy it, love what you wear and love you. This writer can be contacted at features@theastcarolinian. com. Take a little time now. Save TIME and MONEY later with ECU Dowdy Student Stores Textbook Reservation Service! You'll get the first shot at buying USED books, AND we'll save you time by pulling your books and boxing them for you to pick up! Visit the Dowdy Student Store online or in-person to learn more! Ronald E. Dowdy I Textbook reservation applications are due August 1. Bookstore laccount must be opened by July 31 to charge books for fall. m Student Stores WriSht Buildins 252-328-6731 1-877-499-TEXT www.studcntstores.ecu.edu 20 Off Discount coupon on any purchase with ECU ID. Greenville Comfort Warehouse 756-6027 3365 Frog Level Rd. Greenville. NC Mattresses Sofas Dinettes Bedrooms Occasional tallies Lamps & morel Hnsmni Open M-F10-6 Sat 0-6 arallMM local delivery on any purchase $299 or more More than Just an Experience AARON BORREGO STAFF WRITER It has been a while since I have ventured down this road and actu- ally experienced listening to a good comedy CD. Jamie Kennedy's new album, 'Blowin' Up' seems like a good way to break that trend. More than just an experience is obviously a play on words refer- ring to his short lived show. Oddly enough, it was another one of his shows that first breathed some life into this album. The show 'Blowin Up' was based on Kennedy's fictitious superstar rap career fronted by the notion that he had achieved a name for himself in the genre and backed by his also fictitious sidekick, Stu Stone. While most would dismiss this album as merely party leftist trash with absolutely no kind of motive or message. I beg to differ, this album is filled with social com- mentary and true comments. Many would say this album is nothing more than potty mouth humor. To which I respond, yet again, I beg to differ. Songs about real life and social commentary should hardly find such a venue. This album is portrayed with the vigilance and steadfastness of an ever watching soul wishing to find some kind of truth in the sur- real world in which we live in. The highlight of the album would have to be track number three. 'Rolling with Bob Saget' is the albums' creative mark. There is something to be said about the true talent of the fore mentioned Saget. These boys pay some homage to one of the true masters of stand up comedy, Mister Saget. If you don't believe me, try downloading some see KENNEDY page 11 ZMBasamoaosm your summer hangout pmoiiHr-a Nightly Dinner Specials $6.95 ,758-2774, Daily Drink Specials Monday- Chicken Parmesan Tuesday- Country Fried Chicken Wednesday- Spaghetti ft Meatballs Thursday- Greek or Caesar Salad Chix Friday- Fish ft Chips Saturday- Meat or 5 Cheese Lasagna Sunday- Fried Shrimp Plate Monday- $1.75 Domestic bottles Tuesday - $2.25 Imports Wednesday - $1.25 Mug Bud Lt $4.50 Pitchers Thursday - $2.50 House Hi-Balls $3 Wine Friday - $2.50 Import of the Day Saturday - $3 Lits ft $2.50 Import of the Day Sunday - $2.75 Pints Guinness, Bass, Stella Artois, Black and Tan ill I ii-T 301 South Jarvis Street QH ENJOY OUR OUTDOOR PATIO SKSHHm1 I II I PAGE 10 THE EAST CAROLINIAN FEATURES 7-26-06 7-26-0 Pr6P from page 7 Give anyone an argyle sweater and a book and they can instantly look like the prepy guy shown above. The denim question is debatable among some sets but when it comes between linen pants and blue jeans, the linen is clearly the more acceptable choice. It is also important for men to have a vari- ety of bow ties, while ladies enjoy a wide array of head scarves and head bands. There are also certain prints that are necessary and much loved by the preppy nation. Seersucker, preferably in blue, makes great suits for men. The ladies are able to change up their Seersucker colors by choosing between pink and green also, Madras has thankfully returned and looks best in the form of shorts or skirts. At present, the darker colored madras is the right choice as the pastel madras screams 40- year-old mom. Argyle is a print that, like moon- shine, should be enjoyed in mod- eration. Do wear the argyle sweater or sweater vest. Do not wear the sweater with a matching bag and head scarf. It is also a sweet little tease to wear solely argyle socks that peak out only when you sit down. There are so many more nuances that are included in the preppy life- style. The clothes are simply the tell-tale clues that the person you are sitting next to in English 1200 has probably worn this exact style since birth. Some who dislike this classic style often have the gall to call preps a bunch of sheep who all dress the same. I believe these nay- sayers are just confused. Preps are wearing what they like and ignor- ing what the fashion magazines are telling them to wear. I salute you all; for never having to update your closet. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. Get cash for your books. Dowdy Student Stores BOOK BUY BACK: June 20 - 22 9 Now's the time to sell back your USED books. Even if your book isn't needed at East Carolina again, we may buy it anyway! We're now buying books for State and Carolina too! What does that mean for you? More CASH! Student Stores Ronald E. 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It is hard to listen to. Another highlight of this album is the first track, 'Circle circle dot dot Not be outdone by themselves, this duo counters with 'Rush the Club a song which could actually be on the rap chart top 10. Kennedy's beginnings are a far cry from his current status, but this album is indicative of how far he and his career have come. He is at the point of being able to make fun of Colin Farrell and be labeled as giving free press to a C grade actress. I like this album and all for its funny lines and catchy hooks, but I find that too many people will be turned off by its message and lyrics. It will be dropped by the critics and be loved by far too few. Few are the winners, in this case, in the pursuit of funny people. I give the unapologetic album an A for its humor and ultimate entertainment, but remember it is not for everyone. Just think, these guys could be you and your friends, just trying to make a dent on a dream. What would you say if you had the chance? 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On Charles Blvd between Swiss Chalet and Krispy Kreme Drop in and set up your rook fund account earn an additional 7 savings ecu@beatthebookstore.com 252.353.BEAT (2328) PAGE 13 WEDNESDAY JULY 26,2006 SPORTS sports@theeastcarolinian.com ERIC GILMORE SPORTS EDITOR Shane Mathews Cape Cod League Cotuit Kettlers ERA W-L APP IP H R ER 1.90 2-0 8 23.2 21 6 5 Dale Mollenhauer Northwoods League Thunder Bay Border Cats WG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI .329 85 11 28 1 10 9 Drew Schleber MINK League Parkvllle sluggers Stats Unavailable Jake Dean MINK League Topeka Golden Giants Stats Unavailable Stephen Batts Coastal Plain League Wilmington Sharks VG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI .21337-36 16 30 5 1 0 17 Mike Flye Coastal Plain League Wilson Tobs ERA W-L APP IP H R ER 0.77 2-0 16 23.1 17 5 2 Baseball players spending the summer hitting the hard wood Pirates scattered across the nation in summer wood bat leagues RON CLEMENTS SENIOR WRITER The 2006 ECU baseball season was a disappointing one as the Dia- mond Bucs failed to qualify for the NCAA baseball tournament for the first time in eight seasons. Vowing to start another streak in 2007 on their quest to reach Omaha, several ECU players are playing in pro style college wood bat leagues around the country. Nine current players and at least three incoming transfers are currently on teams from the Outer Banks to Ontario. Redshirt freshman Chase Hooper, playing with the Outer Banks Daredevils, says the expe- rience he and his teammates are getting is invaluable and will better the Pirates for the 2007 season. 7 think summer league is a great way to go out and work on something they need to work on BILLY GODWIN ECU HEAD BASEBALL COACH "It'll give us a lot more expe- rience said Hooper, who is 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.57 in 10 appearances. "We've got guys playing up in Cape Cod and other leagues. The more baseball you play, the better you get The latter is what ECU Head Coach Billy Godwin is counting on as his summer advice to each of the players has been virtually the same. Jamie Ray made the CPL All-Star Game as a Martinsville Mustang "I think summer league is a great way to go out and work on something they need to work on Godwin said. "Keep playing and working hard is what Hooper said Godwin see BASEBALL page 16 Summer in Review Five biggest ECU sports topics of the summer ERIC GILMORE SPORTS EDITOR Keith LeCIair loses battle with ALS Death is inevitable. But Keith LeClair's end came too soon. The amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known at ALS or Lou Gehrig's dis- ease, compressed LeClair's timetable and ultimately cost him his life. The former baseball coach, who briefly brought ECU's baseball pro- gram into the national elite, ended his five-year suffering on July 18. And Greenville grieved. LeCIair, 40, touched lives by transforming the atti- tude of the baseball program, but also in his spiritually centered devotional e-mails, sent to friends and family. He oozed professionalism as a coach. He spawned a coaching tree that spans six former players as assistant coaches less than five years removed from the college game. Even in his struggle, he inspired others to find their faith and give charitable donations that led to better research. ECU celebrated his life at the stadium that shares his name, Clark-LeClair Stadium on July 21. Hundreds turned out to listen to former colleagues and players swap stories and adages about their coach. T-shirts and posters bear- ing the symbol "23 LeClair's old number, littered the town. Pirates picked to finish last in Eastern Division of C-USA Surprisingly, Skip Holtz' foot- ball team was selected to finish 10 for the upcoming season. Despite, tallying five wins in Holtz' inau- gural season, the C-USA coaches deemed five other schools to finish better than the Pirates in the East- ern Division. UCF, the runner-up in C-USA's first championship game, was picked to win the league with 65 points. Tulsa, the winners of the 2005 championship game was selected to win the Western Divi- sion, edging UTEP by a single point. According to the coaches, UCF will be followed by Southern Miss Memphis, Marshall, and UAB with the Pirates bringing up the rear. In the Western Division, the order behind Tulsa and UTEP reads Hous- ton, SMU, Tulane and Rice. UCF returns their top quar- terback, running back and wide receiver while Southern Miss, and Memphis will both look to new quarterbacks. Marshall features running back Ahmad Bradshaw while UAB is anchored by defensive end Larry McSwain. McSwain was selected as the Preseason Defensive Player of the Year while three year starter Kevin Kolb, from Houston, was selected as the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Southern Miss, kicker Darren McCaleb was voted the see REVIEW page 15 PAGE 14 THE EAST CAROLINIAN SPORTS 7-26-06 Gi Th am coi blu mc im ety a v he; th by P" sul ch. by Harrison Eldridge Coastal Rain League Asheboro Copperheads AVG ABR H?B 3B HR RBI .213 8913 192 1 5 19 Chris Powell Coastal Plain League Asheboro Copperheads RA W-L APPIP H R ER 2.93 2-3 1927.2 24 15 9 Jamie Ray Coastal Plain league Martlnsvllle Mustangs iVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI .354 34-3217 45 8 1 0 22 Josh Dowdy Coastal Plain League Gastonia Grizzlies ERA W-L APP IP H R ER 4.88 0-3 1 24.0 21 15 13 Ryan Tousley MINK League Topeka Golden Giants Stats Unavailable Shane Mathews Cape Cod League Cotult Kettlers ERA W-L APP IP H R ER 1.90 2-0 8 23.2 21 6 5 SGA WANTS YOU TO SERVE! ECU Student Government Association is actively recruiting positions for their Executive Cabinet. ? Positions include Deputy Chief of Staff Deputy Director of Finance Director of Academic Affairs Director of Campus Affairs Director of Campus Safety Director of Communications Director of Diversity Director of Student Affairs Alumni Relations Liaison Athletic Affairs Liaison Career Development Liaison Class Liaison Community Outreach Liaison Congressional Liaison Disability Affairs Liaison Government Affairs Liaison Graduate Studies Liaison Greek Life Liaison Health Services Liaison Shipmates Liaison Student Organization Relations Liaison Student Programming Liaison Public Relations Liaison Volunteerism Liaison Cabinet Secretary SGA Historian Applications can be picked up in the SGA Office, Suite 101 - Mendenhall Student Center THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS AUGUST31. 2006 BY 5:00 PM Jgp. For more information, contact 328-4SGA or saa@iecu.edu SGA Continuing to Enhance The Total Student Experience 7-26-06 THE EAST CAROLINIAN SPORTS PAGE 15 Review from page 13 8 ECU lefty Brody Taylor earned eight wins during his senior year. ECU catcher Jake Smith poses for a picture with Hall of Famer Johnny Bench after being named the nation's best collegiate catcher. Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year. ECU wide receiver Aun- drae Allison and offensive tackle Eric Graham were voted first-team Preseason All Conference. Jake Smith wins Johnny Bench Award According to the Greater Wich- ita Area Sports Commission, Jake Smith was nation's best collegiate catcher. He was awarded the Cole- man Company-Johnny Bench Award recipient on June 28. Smith also earned National Collegiate Baseball Writers Asso- ciation (NCBWA) and Louisville Slugger second-team All-America honors. He led the Pirates in seven offensive categories including average, hits, doubles, RBI, total bases and slugging percentage, while ranking second in home runs with 13. The Greensboro, N.C. native became the eighth Pirate to earn first-team All-Conference USA honors. Smith took home C-USA Hitter-of-the-Week honors on Feb. 27 after collecting a then- best five RBI against Duke in a 19-5 win. Smith finished his col- legiate career with 29 home runs and 135 RBIs, which ranks in the top 12 on ECU's all-time charts. Baseball team fiz- zles late, breaks NCAA Tournament streak Billy Godwin had a tough job. As the baseball coach, who took over the program October 28 after Randy Mazey was abruptly fired, Godwin was charged with extend- ing the NCAA Tournament streak to eight consecutive years. However, another year of inju- ries to pitchers withered the arms late in the season. T.J Hose missed the latter half and Dustin Sasser and Carter Harrell never returned to form. Injuries also hampered star catcher Jake Smith from being full strength. The Pirates limped through conference play, finishing with a losing record of 10-14. In the C-USA Tournament, the sixth- seeded Pirates upended Tulane 4-2 in the opening round behind ace Brody Taylor. But the luck ran out as ECU managed just two runs over the last two games, losing to Houston 7-1 and a heartbreaker to Tulane 2-1 in extra innings. ECU finished 33-26, disappointing with all of the expectations in the preseason. Smith, Harrison Eldridge, Stephen Batts, Brandon Henderson, Jake Dean and Jay Mattox all sported batting averages above .300. Taylor won eight games while Sasser and Shane Mathews notched five wins each. Jamar Bryant is aca- demically eligible Wide receiver Jamar Bryant may have started at the University of Georgia in 2005. However, due to an admissions snafu Bryant ended up in his native state and taking classes at ECU. Now, Bryant, two years removed from high school has finally hit the field joining the Pirates in voluntary workouts for the second summer session. In other words, he will compli- ment Aundrae Allison as a viable target for incumbent quarterback James Pinkney. Defensive tackle Jay Ross, defensive end C.J. Wilson and offensive lineman Larry Leason have all joined Bryant in workouts, after making strides in the classroom. Marcus Hands, Brandon Setzer and Josh Chisolm among others were players that joined the team in 2005 from academic troubles. The freshmen class has also arrived to take the second summer session, allowing them to get ahead in class and more antiquated with campus. More highly touted than the previous four classes, big time recruits Norman Whitley, Melvin Patterson and Dwayne Harris have participated in summer workouts. 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"It lets you face a lot of new guys and a lot of talent from all around the country the 6 feet 3 inches Senior said. "Playing every night gives you repetition and practice makes perfect Repetition is just as important for the hitters, although there was an adjustment period for some of the players. "The hitters, a lot of them struggled adjusting to the wood bats, but they're coming around Coach Godwin said. "Jamie Ray has done really well. Hitting's hit- ting. We just tell the guys to go out and see good pitching and get as many at bats as you can Flye and Hooper are just two ECU players in the CPL. Steven Batts is playing outfield for the Wilmington Sharks. Ray is finding success with the Martinsville Mus- tangs and Chris Powell is pitching for the Asheboro Copperheads. Harrison Eldridge is also with the Copperheads and Josh Dowdy has a save in seven appearances for the Gastonia Grizzlies. Ray, who is batting .354, was named the CPL player of the week earlier this season and was selected to the CPL All-Star Game. While successful against most CPL pitchers, there is one pitcher who has the number for all ECU batters and that is something he prides himself on. "ECU players are 0-for-7 against me said Powell. "They don't have as much room to play with a wood bat in their hands Powell is 2-3 with a 2.93 ERA in 27 23 innings and says he "bears down" against his teammates. He's aware that he now has bragging rights once practice begins for the college spring season. "Playing against the guys from ECU has been fun said Powell. It hasn't been all fun and no work, however. He has approached this summer season with a work- manship attitude and definitive goals to make himself better for the spring. "I'm getting a lot of appear- ances out of the bullpen, coming in the seventh and eighth inning Powell said. 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That's been working well and he told me to just to relax and find some success with an out pitch. I've been working on a split finger and a slider and they're coming along pretty well Three incoming JuCo transfers are also in the league - Trent Ash- craft and Cory Kemp from Young Harris are playing for the Florence Red Wolves and Petersburg Gener- als, respectively, while Louisburg College transfer Mark Letchworth roams the outfield for the New Bern River Rats. Letchworth- played for Godwin at Louisburg. " My philosophy is that when you come in from a junior college, you gotta make an impact on the team right away and 1 feel like all these players can do that said Godwin. Shane Mathews, Dale Mollen- hauer, Drew Schieber, Jake Dean, Ryan Tousley and Brandon Hen- derson are the other ECU players scattered about playing in various leagues. Mathews is spending his summer in the prestigious Cape Cod League with the Cotuit Ket- tleers. Mollenhauer is north of the border in Ontario playing for the Thunder Bay Border Cats. Schieber, Dean and Tousley are all in the MINK League. Schieber plays for the Parkville Sluggers while Dean and Tousley suit up for the Topeka Golden Giants. Henderson swings the lumber for the Norcross Astros, of the Stan Musial League. This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian. com Report news students need to know tec Accepting applications for STAFF WRITERS ; Learn Investigative reporting skills ' Must nave at least a 2.0 GRA P WEVE MOVEDH Apply at our NEW office located uptown 11ho So Help Bulking -10OF Algebra Trigonometry Calculus. They'll Take You Where You Want To Go. Math is Power. 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