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19, 2006 tec I I00F E ard SI. 1-0559 ansSt. fEClMttM ittv slnca m2 I I IT on: cc EastCarolinian VOLUME 82, ISSUE 20 www.theeastcarolinian.com YOUR CAMPUS NEWS SOURCE SINCE 1925 TUESDAY OCTOBER 24, 2006 Midnight Madness at ECU is one of the most popular ways to spend your Halloween night. Find out about all of the events that will be offered this yearPage A4 No one ever thinks about who is underneath that PeeDee costume. Meet the men under the maskPage A4 James Pinkney and the Pirates celebrated Homecoming in style by routing SMU 38- 21. Pinkney threw for a career-high 391 yards and Brandon Simmons ran for two 1-yard scores. Read our game recap to find out what you missedPage A6 Freshman Abby Bools finished sixth as the women's golf team hosted the Lady Pirate Invitational. Read the tournament recap to see how the defending conference champions finished as a teamPage A7 6 3 47 5 19 2 8 9 2 74 8 31 6 5 5 1 82 6 97 4 3 2 5 9 4 8 33 7 8 9 1 66 1 4 5 7 2 7 6 15 2 48 3 9 8 4 26 9 73 5 1 4 9 6 2 8 7 1 7 5 3,9,?.8 3 2 1 4 5 Test your skills at SuDoKuPage A8 NEWSPageA2 PULSEPageM SPORTSPageA6 OPINIONPageM CLASSIFIEDSPageA8 ECU celebrates Homecoming Students participated in the homecoming parade on Fifth Street Saturday morning with decorated floats. Keri Brockett and Chris Welch were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during Saturday's halftime show. Below, a majorette makes a show of school spirit, also during half time. Pirates win the West KIMBERLY BELLAMY SENIOR STAFF WRITER The outcome of homecom- ing competitions and events included major victories by vari- ous student organizations and also another big win for Pirate football. Homecoming activities started on Wednesday, Oct. 18 and con- cluded on Saturday, Oct. 21. A banner competition and a skit contest were held in Hendrix The- ater on Wednesday. PRSSA won the banner competition and SGA took the win for the skit contest. The bottom of College Hill was the site for Thursday's home- coming activities which included a can food drive and a pep rally. Amy Dozier, homecoming com- mittee co-chair said, "Over 8,000 cans were collected all together and donated to the Salvation Army but ECU Ambassadors col- lected the largest amount of cans The pep rally had a riding bull and barbeque available to the students and entertainment from the cheerleaders and dance team according to Dozier. The top three skits from the skit contest were performed by SGA, N.C. Teaching Fel- lows and ECU Ambassadors. Friday included four different events that took place in four dif- ferent locations. Students had the option of participating in Volun- teer Friday at Mendenhall Student Center brickyard or Freeboot Friday in Evans Street parking lot, viewing the lawn competition or attending the annual NPHC step show in Wright Auditorium. Homecoming events started early on Saturday morning with the homecoming parade on Fifth Street at 9:45 a.m. All organiza- tions that wanted to participate in the parade decorated a float that incorporated the central homecom- ing theme of "How the Pirates Won the West according to Dozier. The mayor and all the students that were in the homecoming court also were a part of the parade that extended down Fifth Street. The Pirate football play- see HOMECOMING page A2 Bowles, Lancaster promote educational partnerships SGA President M. Cole Jones addresses the SGA Congress on Monday. Possibility of student fee increase exists ramores US rxjlOSuQe knf rtflMNjara Forum and meeting set to be held in November KIMBERLY BELLAMY SENIOR STAFF WRITER The main focus of the SGA congress meeting on Monday was to discuss the proposal of an increase in student fees. Congressmen were encour- aged to attend the preliminary forum to get familiar with the terms of the proposed increase. A meeting has been set follow- ing the forum so that congressmen and the student body will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the increase in student fees. The forum will be on Nov. 2 at 5:30 p.m. in Hendrix Theater and the meeting will be held on November 13. The attendance of both the congressmen and the student body were stressed at the meeting on Monday by members of SGA. Keri Brockett, SGA secretary said, "It is important that student know that they are allowed to sit in on the forum and the meeting to give their opinions even though they will not be allowed to vote The meeting was kept brief on Monday and just addressed the student fees and any announce- ments from congressmen that represent various student orga- nizations. One of the events that is cur- rently going on this week that was mentioned at the meeting by congressmen, Regina Twine, was "Hate Out Week Twine explained that "Hate Out Week" is an event that is spon- sored by the Ledonia Wright Cul- tural Center and involves various activities throughout the week. The main focus of this event is representation of diminishing prejudice and discrimination by building a wall created by the students with racial slurs and dis- criminatory statements and break- ing it down according to Twine. Twine said, "Students can par- ticipate by coming by Mendenhall brickyard where the wall will be built and writing one of these hate comments For more information about SGA students can visit ecu.edu sga or call 328-4742. This writer may be contacted at news@theeastr.arolinian.com. Community colleges, universities work together SHANNON DAVIS STAFF WRITER The leaders of the North Caroli- na's public higher education institu- tions met Oct. 23 to discuss partner- ships between community colleges and state universities here at ECU. Erskine Bowles, president of the University of North Carolina System, and H. Martin Lan- caster, president of the North Carolina Community College System were among those who participated in the leadership forum, "Connecting Commu- nity Colleges and the Four-Year Institutions of North Carolina A discussion between Bowles and Lancaster about partnerships between university and commu- nity college systems occurred at 10 a.m. and was located in the Hendrix Theater at Mendenhall Student Center. According to Richard Eakin, former ECU chancellor and pro- fessor of educational leadership, the forum was sponsored by the ECU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi as a part of their commitment to the improvement of higher education in North Carolina. "The leadership forum brings together leaders from all sectors of higher education in North Carolina to address the impor- tant need to build collaborative bridges between two and four year institutions said Eakin. The day long forum began at 9 a.m. at Mendenhall Student Center and included remarks and participation from ECU Chancel- lor Steve Ballard and chancellors from UNC Wilmington, Elizabeth City State University, Appalachian State, and N.C. State University; and college presidents from Pitt Community College, Caldwell Community College and Techni- cal Institute, Craven Community College, Edgecombe Community College and Central Piedmont Community College. Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University, Willie Gilchrist, was the moderator for the discus- sion between Bowles and Lan- caster between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. He said, "I'm going to make more contact with community college presidents to better the success of this collaboration. There are more high school students needing to go to college but need to start at the community college level. We need to provide a service to motivate those individuals to continue their education. A quality education is important to those in North Caro- lina; this is seen through the rise in enrollment of both community college and four year universities throughout the state Gilchrist expressed his opinion of Erskine Bowles' goals by stat- see BOWLES page A2 Speaker illustrates effective means of communication Relates forms of communication among leaders and student organizations ELISA BIZZOTTO STAFF WRITER Guest speaker Alex Davis, assistant director for organiza- tional development of the Student Activities Center, spoke about effective forms of communication at the Mendenhall Student Center last Tuesday. Davis filled in for an intended speaker from the School of Com- munication and presented a Pow- erPoint presentation outlining means of effective communication and how they are utilized between leaders and members of student organizations. Davis spoke about how effec- tive communication is essential in his own position as he deals frequently with student organi- zations, such as SGA, and their presidents. He outlined his presentation emphasizing the five components of effective communication: Atti- tude, body language, eye contact, effective questioning and silence. Davis began by defining the term attitude and how its meaning dif- fers among cultures. He elaborated upon this by giving the example that at ECU, where there is such a diverse uni- versity population, it is important to remember that attitudes, which are based upon beliefs and assump- tions, may be perceived differently by different cultures. Thus, it is important for stu- dents and especially leaders of student organizations to maintain a positive attitude and an under- standing of how to manage cross- cultural communication. He also referred to a study, which proved that positive people are generally healthier than those who are not, adding to the benefits of a positive attitude. Davis then went into how managing one's body language and maintaining eye contact is significant in producing effective communication. see SPEAKER page A2 News TUESDAY OCTOBER 24, 2006 PAGE A2 Campus & Community ANNOUNCEMENTS United Nations Day Today Department of Political Science and the Model UN Club presents a panel discussion titled "Chal- lenges to Nonproliferation. Iran, North Korea and the United Nations" by Dr. Jalil Roshandel, director of security studies, Dr. Nancy Spalding, associate profes- sor of political science and Dr. J. Tucker, director of Asian studies. From 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. in Brewster C- 302, free pizza and drinks will be offered. Crime Stoppers Reward The Pitt-Greenville Crime Stoppers are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individual(s) who have set a series of trash can fires at ECU. Two trash can fires were set in the Bate Building in July 2006. Trash can fires were set at the Joyner Library Annex and Brewster B, C and D Wings in October. Anyone having informa- tion about these crimes should contact the Pitt- Greenville CrimeStoppers at 758-7777, or Lt. Mike Jordan, ECU Police, 737- 1519, or go to the ECU Web sit, Administration, Index, Police, Crime Reporting. Student Dietetic Associa- tion Meeting Mrs. Escott-Stump will speak about the dietetic internship today at 5:30 p.m. in the Rivers Build- ing, room 160. This is a great opportunity to ask the director questions and hear about upcoming volunteer events. ECULoessin Theatre Hedda Gabler November 16 to 21 Employing methods that virtually defined the modern psychological drama, this masterpiece reveals the conflicts and emotions that lie below the surface of daily life. Was it murder or suicide? Originally by Henrik Ibsen, the adapta- tion is being presented by Christopher Hampton. We are Hiring! The East Carolinian is cur- rently looking for news staff writers, sports staff writers and copy editors. If you have a passion for writing or are in basicadvanced or other reporting classes, this opportunity may be for you. This is a great opportunity for you to strengthen your writing skills, network with professionals and create strong articles for your port- folio. The East Carolinian requires that all employees are currently-enrolled stu- dents with a minimum 2.25 GPA. Apply at our office in the Self Help Building on the corner of Third Street and Evans Street. We are located on the first floor. Other Hate Week Events Embracing Change Multi-ethnic panel discus- sion about cultural adjust- ments required of interna- tional students; especially freshmen. This will be at Ledonia Wright Cultural Center at 7 p.m. today. Jeff Johnson Speaks BET entertainer and social activist Jeff Johnson will be at Hendrix Theatre at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The topic is on how hate affects everyone involved. 24 Tue 25 Wed 26 Thu 27 Fri 28 Sat 29 Sun Mon ACHIEVE: What to write down when Fletcher Hall Lobby 7 p.m. Effective Communica- tion A guest speaker from the school of commu- nication will present on effective forms of com- munication pertaining to leaders and members of student organizations Mendenhall, Room 15 3:30 p.m. Wall of Oppression: The Building and Writing on the Wall The Writing on the Wall project serves as a shared experience of taking personal action to confront oppressive behavior and elements in our society. Ledonia Writght Cultural Center 12 p.m. Cultural Awareness: Oktoberfest Mendenhall Brickyard 6 p.m. ECU Ceramic Guild Annual Mug Sale The ECU Ceramics Guild Mug sale is an annual fundraiser. All mugs are handmade by Ceramic Guild members. With each mug purchase you will receive your choice of coffee, tea or hot chocolate. All pro- ceeds benefit the ECU Ceramics Guild. Jenkins Fine Art Build- ing Foyer 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Effective Communica- tion A guest speaker from the school of commu- nication will present on effective forms of communication per- taining to leaders and members of student organizations. Mendenhall, Room 15 3 p.m. Russian Film Series: "A Cruel Romance" Movies have English subtitles or dubbing. Bate 2011 6:30 p.m. The Realities of Hate Tearing Down the Wall of Hate Wright Plaza and MSC Brickyard Hispanic Film Series: "lluminados por el fuego" (Enlightened by Fire) Argentina, 2005, 100 min. Directed by Tristan Bauer Bate 2011 5:30 p.m. One Fair in Two Loca- tions Minges Coliseum & New Health Sciences Build- ing 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ASO Free Movie Night Admission is free. Snacks are available to purchase. Hosted by the Anthropology Stu- dent Organization. Flanagan Building, room 265 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Graduate and Profes- sional School Fair Mendenhall Multi-Pur- pose Room Ice Hockey Bladez on Ice ECU vs. Richmond 9:30 p.m. Hate Out Week The wall will be pulled down by human hands in a symbolic repre- sentation of humanity toppling the walls of hate and injustice, thus allowing passage to a proud and bright future. Mendenhall Room 244 and Ledonia Wright Cul- tural Center Yard 1 p.m. Multicultural Potluck Please bring a dish to share. Beverages and table service will be provided. Ledonia Wright Culture Center 2 p.m. Women's Soccer ECU VS. UTEP Bunting Field 3 p.m. Women's Volleyball ECU VS. SOUTHERN MISS Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum 7 p.m. Men's Cross Country C-USA Champion- ships Overton's Lake Kristi Woman's Cross Coun- try C-USA Champion- ships Overton's Lake Kristi Ice Hockey Bladez on Ice 3:45-8 p.m. Women's Soccer ECU VS. COLORADO COLLEGE Bunting Field 12 p.m. Women's Volleyball ECU VS. UCF Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum 1 p.m. Registration For Spring Semester 2007 Begins BRIEFS Family builds 4,600 square- foot "thank you" for hospital (AP) They arrived three months earlier than John and Laura Lee Potter expected. Four tiny babies; together, weighing less than a mid-sized bowling ball, were born to the Potters in November 2000. The quadruplets spent their first three months fighting ofTinfection in the neonatal intensive care unit at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, accord- ing to their mother, Laura Lee. Machines helped them breathe, and tubes delivered food until they were well enough to go home. "The feeling of appreciation BOWLES continued from Al ing, "He is a visionary, a thinker and is sincere about making a difference for North Carolinians He talks about being affordable and vising tax dollars wisely. This is going to cause more individuals to have hopes of attending a four year institution. This partner- ship between four year schools and community colleges is crucial for higher education because we want to make equal opportunities available tor any eager student no matter what their income level or hold backs are Bowles noted that the global economy demands a more knowl- edgeable and educated workforce, and that educational systems must work together to address that need for North Carolinians. Both Lan- caster and Howies cited examples of existing community college and UNC partnerships, particularly in tin- fields of nursing, teacher train- ing and biotechnology. "In today's world, the taxpayers of North Carolina should have a seamless edui atimal system; some- one should be able to move easily from high school to community col- lege to the university. Bowles said. This tbrum was a playing field for representatives of the two and four year North Carolina colleges to cooperate with one another rather than work in opposition of each other. Their main goals are to encourage more students to con- tinue their higher education and not settle for anything less. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. (for the hospital staff) never left me, and 1 don't ever want it to leave me Laura Lee said. "These guys played a big part in the success of the lives of these babies that other- wise had a really rocky start. Eventually, vendors and sub- contractors began approaching the Potters offering their wares and work. To accommodate the rush, they expanded the building plan by 100 square feet. The Potters hope their project becomes a model for future efforts to aid the hospital, but they're still missing one piece. "We need a buyer John said. Off-base crashes a safety issue for sailors, Marines (AP) Frustrated Navy and Marine Corps officials are taking a hard line to try to reduce fatal traffic crashes off bases. The Navy has tallied the most traffic fatalities in more than a decade and the Marine Corps had the heaviest losses in four years during the fiscal period ending Sept. .SO, according to the Navy Safety Center. The Navy and Marine Corps have established several programs to help reduce wrecks. Before holiday weekends, Strike Fighter Squadron 106 at Oceana Naval Air Station in Vir- ginia Beach considers everyone who received a recent traffic cita- tion to be a potential fatality and orders them to pre-pack belong- ings to be sent to next of kin. Sailors on the Norfolk-based cruiser USS Normandy receive cards from a local cab company for free rides to the base. Sailors also get phone-tree cards so sailors can contact someone, from the ship's captain on down, if they are too drunk or sleepy to drive or if they have car trouble. Lavish Urinals on the Way Out (KMTR) Urinals shaped like women's mouths are reported on their way out at the lavish restroom near the Vienna national opera. The urinals feature thick, lip- sticked lips, a set of teeth and a bright red tongue. Neuhold Gerhard, owner of the company that operates the toilets, said he would remove the urinals within two weeks after being urged to do so, the Sun said. Marianne Lackner, media spokeswoman for the Vienna Department of Women's Affairs called them "tasteless, misogynis- tic and offensive SPEAKER continued from Al HOMECOMING continued from Al He presented a chart that out- lined the way in which messages are conveyed among people. This chart showed that body language accounts for .10 percent of the perceived message while tone accounts for 40 percent and words a mere 10 percent, therefore illustrating that it is crucial for one to be aware of how their entire body is conveying a message. Davis said that it is important to ask questions that generate responses that make the one being questioned further explain what they are saying. He explained that when com- municating, it is important to choose open-ended questions and questions that coach another into their answers. Davis also advised audience members to "pretend ignorance or to act as if they have no knowl- edge of the topic at hand to allow another to engage in a topic deeply. In concluding his speech, Davis spoke about silence and how it is a great conversation skill. I e talked about engaging one's senses and empathizing with the needs of others through silence. He noted the importance of avoiding barriers and stereotypes. Nursing students in the audi- ence then commented that it is sometimes challenging to avoid stereotyping and how the need for effective communication is so great in the medical field. Davis agreed and emphasized that while the components of effec- tive communication may seem like common sense they can often be forgotten and thus it is essential to practice them in order to sustain a level of effective communication. Presentations similar to this occur two to four times a month in the Mendenhall Student Center. According to Davis, they are expecting guest speakers from the school of communication to pres- ent towards the end of this month. Students interested in attend- ing can visit the East Carolinian's online calendar and access times and locations for presentations, or consult the calendar above. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. ers added another victory to their record by defeating SMU in the 3 p.m. game that was held at Dowdy-Ficklen stadium. The homecoming king and queen were announced during half time of the football game. Chris Welch won king and Keri Brockett won queen. Both hold executive positions but actually were representing one of the other organizations they are involved in. Welch rep- resented SGA as treasurer and Sigma Alpha F.psilon. Brockett represented Campus Girl Scouts. She is also the secretary of SGA. Brockett, ecstatic about the win, looks forward to repre- senting the university as she holds the title for 2006. "There were so many great candidates on the court who deserved the title. It's such a great feeling to know that you're thought of so highly by your peers and administration and seen as a great role model. I look forward to representing KCU as an advocate on campus and in the community said Brockett. Other candidates for the title of queen were Dana White, Vir- ginia Thompson, Erica Reid and Kinsey Batts. Candidates for king were Kevin Berryman, De'Laria Woodruff, Larry Cummings Jr. and Kyle Durrell Johnson. Welch seemed pleased that he won but seemed more thrilled by the turnout of student and community support of KCU for homecoming. "Homecoming was a great experience and a great win for the Pirates. I thank all of the students and faculty for their involvement and hard work and making 2006 homecoming a great success said Welch. Other wins include the ECU Ambassadors getting first place for the ECU Spirit Cup. The cheer- leaders and N.C. Teaching Fellows followed behind the Ambassadors. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. Community Amenities Tanning beds Game and recreational room Fully-equipped fitness center . Sparkling swimming pool Basketball and volleyball courts located on KCU Shuttle and Pirate l.xpress route Apartment Features - Fully furnished 2,3, and 4 bedrooms - Large balcony w locking storage - Full-size washer and dryer -Built in study areas - Private bathrooms - High Speed Internet in each bedroom - Pet friendly mmsE, m a Carolina! MOT IF YOU HAVEN'T TOLD www.shareyouiiife.org 1-900-355-SHARE I Cotttm on Ogin & lM Donon M (&& Who says you have to live like a'student? 2201 NE Greenville Blvd. Greenville, NC 27858 (252)758-8002 sunchase-ecu.com mion Don't judge TUESDAY OCTOBER 24,2006 PAGE A3 RANT OF THE DAY Hey, hey, hey E-C you look so good to me hey hey hey. The ins and outs of our Web site RACHAEL LOTTER MULTIMEDIA WEB EDITOR I am thrilled at the interest everyone has taken in the East Carolinians new and improved Web site! With your help we are trying to make it into the Top 5 most viewed college Web sites, so keep the hits coming! I know that you have been expressing your likes, dislikes and problems with the site through the Pirate Rants. I appreciate all the feedback you have and welcome it! Please send your e-mails to me at webmaster@theeastcarolinian.com. I will take the time to address your problems and take your sug- gestions into consideration as we mold the site to best fit your needs. Now, I would like to address some of the issues that you have been ranting about. I'll start with the drop down menus. If you are a Mac, Firefox or Linux user the likelihood is that you haven't noticed any problems. Great! However, I know that Internet Explorer users have had major issues. There is a bug between Internet Explorer and our flash-ads and unfortunately, it cannot be fixed at this time. Now that the latest version of Internet Explorer has been released, we have begun to work with our web host in hopes to solve the problem as quickly as possible. Until we can solve the problem, the easiest way to access the menu is to click and hold your mouse on the tab, which keeps the menu open for you to click your desired location. Secondly, there have been some people who have noticed that their article comments have been removed. The East Carolinian reserves the right to edit or remove anything that is submitted to our site. This being said, we try to leave all comments, good or bad, on the Web site. However, on occasion someone will post something vulgar, profane or unnecessarily offensive. These comments will be removed imme- diately. Repeated comments from the same user will also be deleted. I urge you all to make frequent visits to TheEast- Carolinian.com for the multimedia features that are not available in our print version. We are regularly posting podcasted interviews with bands that are performing in the area. These interviews are a great way for you to get to know the musicians as well as an opportunity to learn about their music. We also hope to begin podcasting in the near future. The site is also a great source for photos of events happening around campus. In addition to the pictures that are printed, the Web site offers photo slideshows. Soon these slideshows will be larger and include audio. Our site also includes a sports and opinion blog as well as polls. If you are interested in what is happening on campus and around Greenville we have a very extensive calendar of events. If you are a part of a campus or community organization and find your event missing, please take a minute and add it to the calendar. Finally, remember that TheEastCarolinian.com is a tool for you. Not only is it an online version of our print paper, it is an expansion of our print paper offering more articles, pictures and multimedia fea- tures. It is also an outlet for you to express yourself thorough web submissions of Pirate Rants, Letters to the Editor and Just Ask Jane. I urge you to make visiting TheEastCarolinian. com part of your daily routine. Thanks for all your patience in getting our Web site up and running. JUST ASK JANE Need advice? Want answers? Just ask Jane. Dear Jane, Over the break, I heard my parents talking about getting a divorce, but wanting to wait until I finish the spring semester so that it doesn't affect my grades or me. What they don't know is that I've thought that they were going to get one for a long time now, and I'm OK with it. How do I let them know that it's OK to not worry about me and do what's right for them without interfering? Help! Signed, The Family Glue Dear Family Glue, This is a rough situation to be in, but it's very admirable of your parents to put you first. It's not often that couples put the kids' needs before their own. Usu- ally, divorces blow up in your face and cause emotional distress for years to come. If you believe the family change will not affect your grades, try openly telling them something like, "1 overheard your conversation about a potential divorce and I would like to talk about it Make sure you let them know that it was certainly not your intention to overhear their conversation, but since you did, you wanted to address it because it has obviously been on your mind. There are many different ways to approach the topic, but you don't want to say anything like, "I think you two should go on and get divorced already (not that you ever would). You want to remain as neu- tral as possible, but honest. If a divorce is what they want and it's something you can deal with without it causing a gargantuan disruption in your entire life, then, first of all, kudos to you and, secondly, they should know that so that they can make an informed decision on their own. Good luck! Jane Opinion WritersWantep!j ! don't let your opinions go unheard Consider writing for i The East Carolinian, where all of campus will i hear your voice every week. Call us at 328-9238 or email opinion@theeastcarolinian.com PIRATE RANTS The Homecoming Court was part of a vast conspiracy. You are in the front row of a football game. Sit down! Take some initiative. There is no law that says girls can't initiate conversation with a guy. Take a chance instead of waiting for him to ask you. Mommy school. That's how. There need to be more Pirate Rants. Maybe like two full pages. I get so sad when I finish reading them Its like when all the food is gone. I am so bored of most of my friends. They're complete tool bags and not even in a funny way. My roommate farts and sprays air freshener. When did that become socially acceptable, especially for a girl? All my friends are transferring to other schools next year. Will you be my friend? All I eat is fast food. Literally. That's all I've eaten for four years. Everyday I have at least one meal from a fast food restaurant and I'm healthy. So that movie Super Size Me was just a pack of lies. The Rec Center should be open 24 hours a day. I wake up at like 3 a.m. sometimes just aching for a workout. I have a feeling my roommate is trying to kill me. Yesterday he asked me how much an axe costs. Skinny jeans do not look good on everyone. And by everyone, I mean you. We may be friends, but come on, that's just hideous. Lose the tights and miniskirt look, too. It's just not working out. Don't you hate that feeling that someone's watching you, and when you look up, you meet their gaze, and then you both look away? Awkward social moment number one thousand something, brought to you by across-the-room glances. To the technicians in the Mendenhall Computer Lab, if talking on our cell phones is disruptive to others' working, don't you think that your loud obnoxious conversations are too? Don't worry about a thing, every little things gonna be all right. Religion is something left over from the infancy of our intelligence; it will fade away as we adopt reason and science as our guidelines. The only time I see my RA is when it's past 2 a.m. She's too busy even for her job. If there are any girl gamers at ECU, please stop hiding Peanut butter and jelly time I have spent the last two hours writing Pirate Rants. Publish one. Broke Back Petey should be our permanent mascot take that Terry Holland. Are you ever worried about going straight to the Pirate Rants as soon as you get the paper, because someone may judge you? They should really Paint it Purple by painting our field purple. You ask how moms know everything? Because they've been through it all before. I decided to pledge a sorority to find sisterhood, lifelong friends, close bonds and memories that would last forever. Instead, I found bitterness, selfish-pride, arguments and hatred. What's so Greek about that? Is anyone else's adviser a complete idiot? I have a new theory: A girl's skank potential is directly tied to the size of her sunglasses. Can anyone explain to me why an ID is required to get into the Austin computer lab? I could flash a Starbucks gift certificate and get into the place. It has become obvious that our football conference is completely worthless. Anyone who feels that it's OK to stand in the middle of a walkway between classes to have a meaningless conversation is an idiot. You're annoying. Please stop touching me. You see these shackles, baby? I'm your slave Figure it's not too early to talk about this, but who is ready to see the Tar Heels win a National Championship this year? Go Heels! My boss sends motivation e-mails hate my boss. me daily Too bad I Does anyone else feel like they don't sleep any other time but during the weekend? Racquet ball is only fun if you make big bruises on someone! The bus schedule says you stop at the bottom of the hill. I specifically asked the driver to stop at the bottom of the hill. Did he stop at the bottom of the hill? No! Thanks a lot for not following the schedule and blatantly ignoring me. Girls, if I go out of my way to smile at you, you better smile back unless you're at least a 10. Since there is a Black Student Union, I think there should be a Student Union for every other race. Hispanic, Indian, White, Asian, Multiracial. Nobody in the entire world drives better when they're drunk, it's just that their perception is all messed up and so they deceive themselves. That's why I punched you in the face and took your keys. You drive worse than you fight, which means I probably saved someone's life by preventing you from getting behind the wheel drunk. I've been at ECU so long that I rememberwhen Wright Fountain still worked. To the person that turned in my ECU Onecard, thank you so much! You not only brightened my day and restored my faith in humanity, but you also saved me 15 bucks! Let me buy you a drink sometime, to return the favor. Hey ladies, if a guy smiles at you and tries to spark any sort of conversation with you, he probably likes you. At least give him the common courtesy to talk to him and give him a chance. You never know, you might actually like him if you give him a chance. Whenever anyone says "Where you at?" or ends any sentence with a preposition, I cringe. Does nobody care about correct grammar now? I used to like Dane Cook but now I've lost all respect for him. Where are my eggs? NASCAR is not a sport, just because its fast and entertaining and dangerous doesn't make it a sport. The reason ECU games aren't televised is because Holland signed a deal with CSTV, which hardly anyone gets or cares about. Unless the game is on ESPN, ESPN2, or local WITN- 7 then you won't see any ECU games on TV. Quit reading the sex book! Look, I'm sorry I'm the one getting married and not you. I don't talk about my wedding plans to rub it in your face but then again I'm not getting married because it was my life's goal, my goal is to get a degree, that's why I'm here. I'm getting married because I just happened to find the love of my life, not because I was searching for him like you are. You'll never find it if you keep looking for it, so stop crying every time I mention my wedding and just be happy for me. Quit blowing up my cell phone! I really don't want to go out of town, I've got too much stuff to do! You said you were going to make me banana pancakes. I wish I could just pay my teachers off to get the grades that I want Sarah Bell Editor in Chief Rachel King News Editor Carolyn Scandura Features Editor Eric Gilmore Sports Editor Zach Sirkin Photo Editor Rachael Lotter Multimedia Web Editor Claire Murphy Asst. News Editor Sarah Campbell Asst. 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RYAN COBEY OPINION WRITER OK, so you've been successful enough to treat the girl of your dreams to a pleasant movie date. She agrees to come back to your dorm, apartment, what have you, to "hang out And after you've made that inevitable first move she still hasn't resisted. Pretty soon both of you are laying down playing tonsil croquet and as soon as you think you're at the point of no return, she decides to ask a simple question. "Do you have a condom?" Those five simple words instantly kill the mood, because obviously you haven't thought ahead. Or perhaps you just figured she was on the pill and you didn't need one. Don't worry buddy, it happens to the best of us. Here's part two of this stereotypical story. You shake your head, signaling to her that you don't have protection, but continue to push onward -oh no, you can't give up now that you've come this far. She begins to push away, and all hope of ever getting with this particular girl vanishes, because by now you are so mad that she hasn't thought ahead and protected herself After all, the girl is the one who has the baby; shouldn't it be her responsibility to keep herself safe? This sounds like the terribly written soap opera we've all watched on stations like Telemundo when there's noth- ing else on, but unfortunately, it is the sad truth on many occasions. Sex is one of the most enjoyable activities we can experience, but it also has some of the most severe conse- quences, especially at our age. Many years ago, abstinence was the only way to prevent STDs and pregnancy, but thankfully, and 1 can't stress that enough, we have a variety of options that make it almost impossible to transfer diseases or become pregnant from one promiscuous night. So, whose responsibility really is it? There is one option in particular that is almost ten-times easier and twenty-times cheaper than any other, but there is only one flaw to it - it gives the responsibility to men. That option is, of course, the condom. You can buy them 1 i for1 at the Student Health Center, and it should last you for a while unless you're one of these people who know every name of every STD alphabetically because you hove had all of them. They're cheap, easy to use, and you can even buy them in different flavors! So, why am I still hearing all of these com- plaints from guys about girls who aren't "prepared" for sex? Don't tell me you're too afraid to go buy them. Do you honestly think the cashier is going to laugh in your face and make some crack about how you're never going to get laid anyway so why bother? Come to think of it, that would have made a good scene in the movie Clerks. No, I seriously doubt it's because you're afraid. That fear should have gone away years ago along with the fear of blowing your nose in public. Honestly guys, when you really think about it, the condom is the absolute easiest method of birth control we have. They don't require a prescription, putting one on is about as easy as toasting a Poptart, and even if you only have a dollar to your name, just go next door and ask the guy living beside you for one. So, take the responsibility for once and be the man in your relationship, even if that relationship only lasts a night. Play it safe and wrap it up, so next time you find yourself in a sticky five-word situation, you can confidently say, "Why yes I do American Apparel unappealing BRIDGET TODD OPINION WRITER If one of my more porcine instructors decided to take hold of his wrinkled Chinos and pull them down to his ankles, I'd be more than a little unsettled. I'd prefer to take his instruction while not staring at the fleshy dimples of his pale inner thighs. That's just me. Similarly, if employees of American Apparel wish to do their jobs while not eyeing their boss' bulge as he saunters around the workplace in tight cotton briefs, they shouldn't be made to. Dov Charney, American Apparel CEO, might disagree. I'm a big fan of Charney s clothing. His vintage track jacket is my best friend. 1 admire his rejection of sweat- shop-manufactured garments and his quest to bring affordable yet stylish attire to the masses. I've tried to f(cus on the positive - to remind myself that Charney is doing a respectable thing. With all of the socially corrosive clothing stores in America, why not laud American Apparel's mission to brave the Wal-Marts of the worldIt would be a lot easier to do so if Charney didn't insist on parading his abrasive sexual inclinations on every media outlet that will have him. This includes his masturbating in front of Claudine Ko, a reporter from Jane magazine during a 2004 interview. Despite recent sexual harassment suits from former employees, Charney appears to be somewhat proud of his risque endeavors. During interviews he laughs about walk- ing around the sewing studio in his underwear and his use of sexually explicit language during conference calls with retailers. The pictures on the online catalogue look like soft-core pornography, in which girls in thongs are slung provocatively over couches to sell cotton shirts. This isn't a new trend (think Calvin Klein ads of the 1990s or the sexy Abercrombie & Fitch ads of today), but in light of the intense sexual atmosphere Charney happily promotes in the workplace, it seems to go a little deeper. Charney insists that because his empire is built upon generating a statement on creativity and sexual openness, he should be able to run it accordingly. However, the folks at Gap manufacture shirts just fine, and somehow, all the CEOs manage to do so while clothed. Charney obviously thinks about women's bodies. I can see it in the flawless fit of my American Apparel track jacket when I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror. Nevertheless, I can't help wondering how he feels about women in the real world. Can a man who brags about sleeping with female employees, covers his workplace with pictures of naked women, and pleasures himself in front of a female journalist really be promoting healthy state- ments and attitudes about sex? Should he even be taking on such a task? Personally, I think he ought to just stick to what he's good at - making track jackets. It Charney were working as a writer for some racy sitcom, I could understand. Sitcoms are often about sex, consequently, sexually explicit chatter is to be expected. This was actually the basis of the rejection of a sexual harassment allegation by a writer for the show "Friends on the grounds that the sexual nature of the show com- bined with the creative environment made the use of sexual banter on the set inevitable. But, Charney manufactures cotton shirts. He isn't producing some artistic statement on sexuality and cul- ture - they're just shirts. He should be able to make them while wearing pants. Pulse TUESDAY OCTOBER 24, 2006 PAGE A4 TUE Campus Scene Horoscopes: Mm Whenever you find yourself money ahead, your first and strongest inclination is to buy all the stuff you've been wanting for years. Don't do that this time, OK? Save up for a rainy day. Taurus Once you decide what you want to accomplish, the rest is relatively easy. You won't care if you run into resistance; you'll plow right on over. Gemini Necessity is the mother of invention, as you may remember. So don't panic. You're about to think of something that will solve the problem. Cancer Don't be afraid of things that seem too good to be true. You can get used to having more of that in your life. Leo Consult the family about what they want, and how to proceed. Some of their suggestions are silly but some will work quite well. Virgo You're on the right trail, but not everything you try produces results. Don't give up, and file your claim just as soon as you know where to dig. Libra Great riches can be yours, so let it happen. Do a good job and you'll be well rewarded for your efforts. Scorpio What would you do to benefit the most people, if you could? Make a list, and get started. Sagittarius Life's not fair, but what does that have to do with the price of tea? If you're behind schedule, it's your own fault, so don't complain about it. Capricorn The team you've put together is a money-making machine. Don't give them everything - make them go out and earn it. They'll love you for it later. Aquarius You're calm, even though you're venturing out beyond reality as other people know it. In other words, you're in the groove. Pisces You become more creative as you take on more responsibility. Does that seem strange? It's perfectly natural. Campus Events: Tuesday, Oct. 24 ACHIEVE: What to write down and when Fletcher Hall Lobby -Effective Communication Mendenhall Room 15at3:30p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 Effective Communication Mendenhall Room 15 at 3 p.m. Russian Film Series "A Cruel Romance- Bate 2011 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 Annual Fall Career Fair One Fair in Two Locations Minges Coliseum & New Health Sciences Building 10 a.m2 p.m. Hispanic Film Series "Enlightened by Fire" Bate 2011 at 5:30 p.m. Mendenhall Movies: Peaceful Warrior Wednesday 1025 at 7 p.m. Thursday 1026 at 9.30 p.m. Friday 1027 at 7 p.m. midnight Saturday 1028 at 9:30 p.m. Sunday 1029 at 7 p.m. The Descent Wednesday 1025 at 9:30 p.m. Thursday 1026 at 7 p.m. Friday 1027 at 9:30 p.m. Saturday 1028 at 7 p.m. midnight Sunday 1029 at 9:30 p.m. MIDNIGHT MADNESS as Halloween alternative An alternative to the downtown Halloween experience JENNY AYERS STAFF WRITER For those who are looking for a safe way to have fun this Hallow- een, ECU has a great alternative to the typical festivities in the form of Midnight Madness. Every year Mendenhall Student Center hosts the event to provide a safe place where students can still have a good time, dress up and OD on candy. The SRC will house some of the activities as well. From 9 p.m. until 1 a.m there will be a variety of ghoulish things for students to participate in. You don't want to miss Dale K. the hypnotist in Hendrix Theatre from 9 to 11 p.m. Be prepared to be surprised at the things he can talk you or your friends into doing. During this same time slot, Fear Factor will also be taking place in tht multipurpose room. Throughout the night around random Mendenhall locales, you can catch fortune tellers, trick or treating, haunted halls, Polaroid pictures with spooky cardboard cutouts, free billiards and bowling, and the ever popular Bingo. Basi- cally anything Halloween related you could imagine can be found in Mendenhall on the 31st. One of the main highlights of any Midnight Madness at ECU is the free food, so don't forget about the Midnight Breakfast at Destina- tion 360 from 11 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Free food and beverages will also be available throughout the night in the SRC as well as the opportunity to shake your tail feather on the dance floor. Don't forget to head to Hen- drix from 12 to 12:45 a.m. so you can vote for the best costume of the evening. Or, if you'd rather, a dance contest will take place in the SRC at 12:30 a.m but if you plan to participate, registration starts at 10 p.m. Don't worry, I won't be subjecting anyone to the torture of my dancing antics. Halloween is scary enough as it is. Students must present their ECU OneCard and must accom- pany their guest (if you have one) to enter the event. Free guest tick- ets will be available at Mendenhall Student Center, Student Rec- reation Center or Todd Dining Hall with an ECU ID beginning Monday, Oct. 23 untilp.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31. One guest ticket per ECU ID. After 12:30 a.m there will be no admittance to the event. Lines will be a little longer this year because they are utilizing metal detectors to ensure safety. So head on over to Mendenhall and the SRC this Halloween to paarrrgghty the pirate way. This writer can be contacted at pulse@theeastcarol i nian .com. Haunted Health A spooky introduction to healthy living KORRI-LEE SMITH STAFF WRITER 11 a 1 loween is qu ick ly approach- ing, and as a result, our very own campus is hard at work to put us into the spirit, a healthy spirit that is. One particular event that has been planned for students is Haunted Health sponsored by ECU Campus Recreation and Wellness and Healthy Pirates. On Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 5:30-8 p.m students may attend this second annual event designed to promote health and safety awareness. Haunted Health will be conducted in the Social Room of Mendenhall Student Center. A variety of topics to be discussed include sexual assault, nutrition, campus safety, alcohol, drugs and general Halloween safety. What's best about Haunted Health is that it's free for all ECU students, faculty and staff. Food will be provided as well as several chances to win door prizes. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in both educational and interactive activities. On the off chance that the offer of free food and fun isn't enough to make you want to come, you will also have the opportunity to find out what ECU's Campus Recreation and Wellness is about. Overall, this group is committed to imparting a sense of responsi- ble citizenship, providing relevant student leadership experiences, enhancing individual potential and fostering a lifelong commit- ment to learn skills associated with physical, social, emotional and mental well-being. Be sure to come out on Wednesday to see what's hap- pening at Haunted Health, you wouldn't want to be the only ghoul left out. This writer can be contacted at pulse@theeastcarolinian.com. Play Alice to be performed at ECU A dav in the life: Pee Dee A song, story and dance adapted from the famous book SHANNON DAVIS STAFF WRITER The S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts series of ECU's College of Fine Arts and Com- munication has been bringing incredible family-oriented pro- fessional performances to ECU since their creation. Once again, they have gone above and beyond expectations and are hosting the performance of world-renowned actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg's children's book, Alice. The Kennedy Center Imagi- nation Celebration on Tour is presenting this stage performance from October until May 2007. They will be stopping at ECU on Friday, Oct. 27 to perform for ECU students and Greenville residents the live performance adaptation of this original book by one of Amer- ica's favorite actresses. The show is sure to be nothing short of a treat. The story is about a young girl named Alice who believes being rich will give her a giant house, fun times and lots of great friends. When she wins a mys- terious sweepstake there is no time to lose to claim her prize With her two best friends in tow, a white rabbit who is. well, kind of invisible, and a card-playing nerd who has a thing for hats, Alice heads into the topsy-turvy neon wonderland of the big city in a race against time in this adaptation of Whoopi Goldberg's children's book. "This play is about values for kids said director Shirley Jo Finney in a press interview. "It's an urban fairy tale that speaks to today The courageous clan discov- ers a labyrinth of adventures with a surprise around every corner. Along the way, they cross paths with a multitude of colorful charac- ters, each as unique as the city itself. When hungry for a snack, Alice and her friends encounter an unconventional street food vendor whose "delicacies" all come on a stick. The characters protect the lucky ticket from rich uptown ladies who are out to steal their The men underneath the Pee Dee the Pirate mask, Zach Enfield, Wesley Blount, Rusty Boyette and Terry Byrne. See what these Pirates have to say about 'purple pride' SHANNON DAVIS STAFF WRITER Pee Dee the Pirate is the epit- ome of FCU's pride and spirit. At football games he runs across the field carrying the ECU banner, he encourages spectators to stand up and cheer for our valiant team and he endures numerous push tips when our team scores a touch- down. Pee Dee is actually four very committed students who devote their time to being the best-known mascot in eastern North Carolina. Senior MRFS major Terry Byrne, sophomore construction management major, Rusty Boyette, freshman physical therapy major, Zach Enfield and freshman Wesley Blount are all the men behind the Pee Dee ECU fans have grown to love at various sporting events. When asked about his experi- ence as Pee Dee, Boyette said, "I started my freshman year and have loved every minute of it. My license plate says PeeDeeP. My parents both graduated from ECU so they are excited that I'm the mascot. I was adopted when I was six months old. Two weeks later my parents brought me to my first ECU game. They used to duct tape- see PEEOEE page A5 Whoopie Goldberg, author of Alice. winnings. Alice evenjoins hip-hop artists rapping for their subway fare and meets a fortune-teller with an interesting Crystal ball. Director Shirley Jo Finney is an award-winning director and actress and has directed on stages all over the coun- try. She is the recipient of three Drama-Logue Awards and Chicago's Jefferson Award. She has directed several episodes of the UPN series "Moesha" and has received an International Black Filmmakers Award for the short film Remember Me. Playwright Kim Mines who was involved in the adaptation from children's book to play, has been involved with the profes- sional stage since she was a child. She has been a performer, play- This week in health: alcohol see WHOOPI page A5 To drink or not to drink, you decide SHANNON DAVIS STAFF WRITER As unfortunate as it may be to our academic reputa- tion, because of its location in the middle of nowhere, ECU has a bit of a party school reputation. Although the title of "party school is subject to interpretation, ECU is no stranger to alcohol like most other college campuses. Alcohol, in moderation of course, may not be all bad though. According to the National Insti- tute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism moderate drinkers have the lowest death rate compared to heavy drinkers and those who choose not to drink. That conclusion was hinged on scientific findings that moderate drinkers have stable heart functions which improve their longevity. Although alcohol is a depressant, moderate drink- ing can benefit the heart and circulatory system. The key to obtaining the positive effects of alcohol is "moderate drinking which does not always occur on college campuses, especially around Halloween. Excessive alcohol use increases the risk of a number of diseases: fatty degeneration of the liver, hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, sleeping disorders, sexual problems, infection of the esophagus, infection of the stomach, infection of the pancreas and premature dementia which can vary from a reduction of memory to Korsakoff's Syndrome. Cancer of the mouth, throat, larynx, intestines and breasts along with hypertension and heart problems can also occur. If you would like more information about any of those health conditions, visit Student Health Services or do a quick Google search. Alcohol also plays an important role in aggres- sion. Forty percent of all incidents involving aggres- sion occur while under the Influence of alcohol. ECU students learn the negative effects of alcohol con- sumption during their mandatory health class, but a weekend voyage downtown will reveal drunken stu- dents roaming the streets, stumbling in and out of the bars and clubs and might prove more enlightening. On a Saturday night when the football team has won, many students are celebrating the victory by double fisting two cups of beer, bonging beers, doing s 1 1 1 1 ra i see ALCOHOL page A5 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2006 THE EAST CAROLINIAN PULSE PAGE A5 C0MMI12 break up you deserve better quit smoking for our 16 day contest & become eligible to win fabulous prizes! WHOOPI continued from A4 wright and director. Along with the many grants and commis- sions Mines has received for her work, she was also a 1997 recipi- ent of a Bush Fellowship award for her playwriting. Always nothing but a pleasure to watch, in 199'i, Whoopi Gold- berg made her debut as an author with her first children's book. Alice. Goldberg is equally known for her humanitarian efforts as she is for being an Kmmy, Grammy, Golden Globe and a Tony award-winning actress. She campaigns on behalf of children, the homeless, human rights, education, substance abuse and the battle against AIDS, as well as many other causes and chari- ties, including her position as a Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations. If you are interested in joining Alice and her friends on a journey bigger than their wildest dreams, leading them to the greatest trea- sure of all, the realization of the importance of friendship, be sure to purchase a ticket now. For more information about the ECU performance of Alice or any of the other incredible events sponsored by the SRAPAS Family Fare series, please visit ecu.edu SRAPASfamilyfare.cfm. This writer can be contacted at pulse@theeastcarolinian.com. ALCOHOL continued from A4 For some, beer has always been a favorite alcoholic beverage in college. not to drink, but rather how much. Always choose a designated driver, and keep in mind that those "harmless underage drinking tickets may come back to haunt you. keg stands or playing various drinking games. These are all examples of irresponsible, but real, results of excessive drinking. Consuming alcohol, as long as you are over 21, is legal and safe when done in moderation. For many, the choice is not whether or This writer can be contacted at pulsetheeast Carolinian.com. PEEDEE continued from A4 sign up & win! 1025 - In front of the Student Store 1026 - In front of Student Health 1027 - In front of the Student Store 1030 - Student Recreation Center In front of the Student Store 1031 - Allied Health 10 am-12 pm 11am-1 pm llam-1 pm 12:30 pm-4 pm 11am-1 pm 3 pm - 5 pm DB CAMPUS RECREATION WELLNESS (2S2) 121 CM7 MKMM , itudntllfcr my car seat to the bleachers so I wouldn't fall off. My most memo- rable experience was the ECU vs. UAB game when Pee Dee fought their mascot. I got to slay their dragon with my sword. It was awesome Byrne is the senior Pee Dee. He said, "I was my high school's mascot so I knew I wanted to be my college's mascot too. My parents were surprised when I told them because I used to hate to dress up for Hallow- een. I have been Pee Dee for three years. My friends think it's funny because you're kind of a celebrity. Girls love it. My most exciting moment as Pee Dee is opening the football games, run- ning out of the tunnel holding the (lag. It's the energy that makes the crowd go wild. Sometimes people don't believe me when I tell them I'm the mascot, but it's the best pick up line there is The mascot is considered a student athlete and is a part of the ECU cheerleading team. He is at home and away football games, soccer, volleyball baseball and all home basketball games, birthday parties, cancer walks and also performs community service throughout the town. The students who become Pee Dee have to be in great physical shape and must truly love ECU. "My first game I had lost eight pounds because of water weight Byrne said. "It's like wearing rubber. We have to practice our push ups because every time the team makes a touchdown we do the number of push ups as our score is. We can also only see out of the left eye so it takes some time to get use to Wesley Blount was injured as a cheerleader so he decided that he would become Pee Dee. Last week's ECU vs. Tulsa game was Zach Enfield's first game as Pee Dee. It is considered a privilege to be Pee Dee the Pirate because very few students have the opportunity. Children and adults adore ECU's mascot because he is a positive role model and promotes crowd participation at the sporting events. Next time you see Pee Dee, think about all of the work that goes into his performances and the men behind the mask who make each and every Pee Dee experience a great one. This writer can be contacted at pulse@theeastcarolinian.com. 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CALL 551-3800 TUESDAY OCTOBER 24, 2006 PAGE A6 Sports 391 Pirates get pass-happy on Mustangs ECU's Inside Source Junes Pinkney's new career- high in passing yards posted SMU, which ranks third all- time in ECU history behind 1 );i id (iirrard who went lor 414 yards at Memphis in 1998 and Marcus Crandell who threw tor 392 at Syracuse in 1995 2 Simmons brothers in the backfletd during two of the three ECU rushing touchdowns, the elder Brandon Simmons lined up at tailback and ran for 1- yard and 2-yard touchdowns while younger brother Jason Simmons was at fullback after being moved over from linebacker 6 Consecutive Conference USA matches that the volleyball team has won, including a .4-12 defeat of Rice on Friday and a 3-1 win over Houston on Sunday afternoon; the wins ensured the Pirates of back-to-back winning seasons, which is the first time since 1977-78 17 New school-record in career block by senior Jamie Bevan with five against Rice on Friday night passing Tara Venn who played from 1992- 1995; after breaking the record against Rice, Bevan recorded a career-high 1 1 blocks versus Houston 44-43 Score in favor ol Gold over Purple in the men's basketball annual intrasuad scrimmage held Saturday afternoon; point guard Darrell Jenkins hit a three with under 40 seconds remaining to lift I'm pie and also led all scorers with a game-high 19 points, including 5-of-8 from three- point range 29-2 Halltime score of the women's basketball Purple- Gold scrimmage before players were asked to switch teams; senior forward Cherie Mills led all scores with 1.1 while sophomore guard Jessica Slack had 13 They said it "We've broken the season up into three stages. We have the first two road games where We knew we would be young and immature and to play some really good teams and we came out (-2 Then we had the five games at home where we knew what we had to do and how we needed to come out of that. We finished that stretch at 9-S and we feh like we could have come out better there. When you look at some of the opponents we played like Virginia and West Virginia I'm happy with the way we played with the exception of playing Tulsa. Now you look at four of the last five are on the road. We need to continue to develop and improve if we want to win on the road - Skip Holtz, ECU football coach Following an offensive pass interference call that negated a Kort Shankweiler touchdown on the previous play, sophomore tight end Davon Drew shows the football in the SMU end zone on 3rd and goal. Drew's 17-yard first quarter touchdown put ECU up 14-0. Drew was one of seven Pirate receivers to haul in James Pinkney's career-high 391 yards passing. Pinkney and Allison share near record- setting performances RON CLEMENTS SENIOR WRITKK Like James Pinkney did last year in Dallas, the ECU senior quarterback used his legs to beat SMU Saturday as the Pirates thumped the Mustangs, 38-21, on Homecoming at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Scrambling out of the pocket to hit receivers downfield and running for first downs to keep drives alive, Pinkney completed Sl-of-40 passes for 391 yards and two scores. "It's probably the best game I've played since I've been here said Pinkney, who ran for three touchdowns last year versus the Mustangs. "1 felt like we needed to redeem ourselves from last week. I probably put all of it on my shoulders because I felt like I played the worst I ever had since I've been here "last week I just felt like 1 had to come out, execute and be focused on offense. I felt from the get-go, from the warm-ups, that it was gonna be a special day" Pinkney also ran for a score whileleading the Pirates in rushing. "When there was nothing there and the pocket started collapsing, it's time to get up out of there Pinkney said "I found some space today, and good things happened After not being able to get the vertical passing game going last week against Tulsa, it didn't take the Pirates (3-4, 2-2 Con- ference USA) long to push the ball downfield against SMU. On ECU's second play from scrim- mage, Pinkney connected with Steven Rogers for a 51 -yard gain to the Mustangs 17. "I had a deep route and lie just chunked it said Rogers. "I went to go catch it and try to get as many yards I could after the catch The huge gainer led to a Bran- don Simmons one-yard punch and the Pirates were up, 7-0. "Anytime we got near the red zone we wanted to stick it in said Simmons, who got a good lead block from his brother Jason. Another deep catch by Rogers set up ECU's second score. His 23-yard sideline grab led to Pinkney hitting Davon Drew for a 17-yard score on the next play. "I think James Pinkney played the best game that he has since I've been here said ECU Head Coach Skip Holtz. "He was very focused on what he had to do. James is a competitor, I think he was embarrassed at the way we played last week, and I thought he played a heck of a game SMU (4-4, 2-2 C-USA) entered the contest as the No. 1 one-rush defense in Conference USA. ECU could only muster 36 yards on 29 carries, with Pinkney netting 31. "They are the No. 1 rush- ing defense in the league and they're every bit as good as their billing Holtz said of the SMU defense. "They're what I thought. They're a very talented defensive football team, but we can't rely on the passing game like that every week For this week, the Pirates could as Pinkney's 391 yards through the air ranks as the third-best total in school history. "They shut down the run completely Pinkney said. "So we had to rely on the pass- ing game, and the passing game came through for us Allison, back after miss- ing the last two games with an ankle sprain, rebounded in a huge way. The senior hauled in 13 passes for 138 yards and a score, and Holtz said he made "all the receivers better "Aundrae changes the way that you have to defend us Holtz said. "Defenses have to know where he is on the field Rogers, who caught three passes for 90 yards, agreed with his coach. "You need to feed a guy with that much talent as much as you can said the junior from Augusta, Ga. "He did what Aun- drae can do, and that's make plays SMU coach Phil Bennett was equally impressed with Allison's performance. "He's a great player said Bennett. "He's going to be play- ing on Sundays. We watched tape of liini against West Virginia and we knew how good he was; he was the difference in the game last year, and maybe this year, too Allison said he felt confident that he could have such an impact on the team, which was playing without injured receivers Bobby Good and Janiar Bryant. "I knew I had to just run a few routes and let the adrenaline take the rest said Allison, whose 13 receptions are second only to Dick Corrada's 14 versus South- ern Illinois in 1970. "With the way I felt Wednes- day and Thursday, I knew coming out here in front of the Pirate Nation that the adrenaline would get me through it Despite Allison's near record- setting day, the day belonged to Pinkney, who said he was so embarrassed following the 31-10 loss to Tulsa that he "didn't want to leave the house Not to be overshadowed was the ECU defense. The Pirates harassed SMU freshman quar- terback Justin Willis the entire game, sacking him four times. They kept Willis in check, hold- ing him to 224 yards passing with three touchdowns, and limited the Mustangs to 89 rushing yards. "We had to prove something in this game said senior line- backer Fred Wilson. "Everybody wasn't really into the game last week, not just the fans, but it's us also, not coming out with the enthusiasm and passion like we did today After SMU tied the game at 14-14, Pinkney converted two third downs with his legs on ECU's final possession of the first half, leading to a second Simmons dive to regain the lead. "James had a great week of practice said Roger. "Their defense is real similar to ours and he feels comfortable against it On the opening kickoff of second half, Chris Johnson put see FOOTBALL page A7 Women's soccer fighting for spot in conference tournament Pirates split games with Tulsa, SMU on road trip TOMMY GRAHAM STAFF WHITER As the weather cools down, the women's soccer season is heating up. The Pirates won a thrilling 1-0 double overtime thriller over Tulsa on Friday and tell to No. 22 ranked SMU 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. The Pirates (8-7-2, 3-3-1 Conference USA) are in seventh place in the C-USA standings after the weekend's western road trip. ECU freshman forward Amy Szilard scored the game-winning goal in the 107th minute, putting the ball past Tulsa goalkeeper Mer- edith Hart Szilard's game winner was set up lor by fellow freshman Sarah Kirk ley She is averaging .60 goals per game, ranking her 12th nationally and second in C-USA. Szilard has scored the five of the last six and seven of the Pirates' last nine goals. Sophomore goalkeeper Amber Campbell tallied her second con- secutive shutout, recording a save from a point blank shot from Tulsa senior Katie Ward. Not allowing the Golden Hurricane to score- was Campbell's sixth shutout of the season, and is third in C-USA in goals against average (.75) and save percentage (.843). "I can't believe they have only won one game Qin C-USAj said ECU head coach Rob Donnenwirth. "Winning that game was very big for us The Pirates faced their tough- est test of the season Sunday, playing a Mustang team that has only dropped one game in regular season game since joining C-USA in 2005. SMU out shot the Pirates 14-4, landing one shot past Camp- bell, in the 37th minute of play, to win 1-0. SMU forward Olivia O'Rear netted the goal against the Pirates, one of her two shots on goal. SMU is first in the C- USA standings and has already clinched a spot in the conference tournament. The regular season's final road swing marked the second straight week senior Rachel Hils has been on the field lor the Pirates. Hils has been injured throughout her senior campaign, but having her back gives the Pirates added depth and a consistent playmaker. "Having her back has allowed us to do a few different things, a few different formations Don- nenwirth said. "We're just happy to have her back The Pirates will host UTEP and Colorado College in the regu- lar season's final weekend. The Miners are fifth in the conference standings while Colorado College is in fourth. Despite the lack of name status, Colorado College was ranked in the top-25 before get- ting knocked off by UTEP. Both impending home games will be played at Bunting Field. The Pirates will take on UTEP on Friday at 3 p.m. and Colorado College on Sunday at noon. The season finale will mark Senior Day where Tara Shaw, Mary Puckett and Rachel Hils will be honored. This writer can be contacted at sportstheeastcarolinian.com. Basketball players sign autographs afteVthe'Pu'rple-Gold scrimmage Jenkins leads Gold in annual men's basketball scrimmage (SID) Junior college transfer Darrell Jenkins hit a three-pointer with under 40 sec- onds remaining to lift the Gold team to a 44-43 victory over the Purple team in ECU's annual intrasquad scrimmage here Saturday afternoon. "By enlarge it was a good start said Pirate head coach Ricky Stokes. "Guys were enthused, excited and playing really hard. I also thought we shot the ball fairly well "Some of the turnovers we had were ones of hustle plays or trying to make things happen that are not there, but as we continue to scrim- mage and continue to practice those are things we'll continue to work on Playing two 80-rainute halves with a iiuining dock, the game was tightly contested throughout as neither side was able took take more than a six-point advantage. Junior Taylor Gagnon drained a three from the top of the key to break a 38-all tie with less than 3:30 see BASKETBALL page A7 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2006 THE EAST CAROLINIAN SPORTS l'A(.EA7 r WriM&'to. 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"Whoever is the better kicker that week, we want that guy to play said Hartnian. "Because everybody has a role to fill and if one guy can't get it done, the next guy's got to get it done Early in the fourth, and still up, 24-14, the Pirates were knocking on the door again. Completing two passes to Allison and another to Drew to move the ball inside the red zone, Pinkney ran it in from 10 yards out to put the game out of reach with just over seven minutes remaining. "This is Pinkney s 32 start, so this isn't his first rodeo, and he showed that said Bennett. "If you look at the throws he made on the first drive, we had him on his back and they were picture- perfect throws continued from A6 Allison's final catch of the game capped the scoring as the Pirates were able to capital- ize on the lone SMU turnover. Sacked by Wendell Chavis and Van Eskridge, Willis fumbled at his own 30. Allison hauled in a 30-yard strike from Pinkney on the very next play. "James did great and the line blocked real well Allison said. "We just played good, overall, offensively Freshman quarterback Rob Kass came in late to close the game for the Pirates, who travel to Southern Miss next week. Kass also played late in first quarter for two plays including a 11-yard completion to Allison. But the real storyline was Pinkney's record-setting perfor- mance and his coach knew it. "I felt really good about the passing game Holtz said. "We rode that pony today This writer can be contacted at sportstheeastcarol i nian .com. After missing the past two games, Aundrae Allison hauls in a 30- yard touchdown en route to a career-high 13 catches for 138 yards. BASKETBALL Bools claims sixth in Lady Pirate Invitational continued from A6 remaining to put the Gold on top. Senior Courtney Captain and freshman Justin Ramsey scored the next five points to put the Purple ahead with under a minute to play before Jenkins hit his fifth three-pointer of the game. Jenkins led all scorers with a game-high 19 points, including S-of-8 from three-point range. "This is a big change from junior college basketball said Jenkins. "I know Coach Stokes has a lot of confidence in me and my teammates encourage me to shoot the ball, so I have a lot of confidence when 1 step on the floor Sophomore Sam Hinnant le the Purple squad with 11 points, while Captain and junior college transfer Cory Farmer netted 1() points each. Farmer was a per- fect 2-for-2 from behind the arc, while Hinnant drained 2-of-3 from long distance. Freshman Greyson Sargent also made Ixrthofhis three-point attempts. The Purple and Gold squads combined to shoot SB percent from behind the arc (13-of-22) and 53 percent (25-of-47) from the floor. ECU opens the season at home against Morgan State on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m following the Pirates' home football finale against Marshall. The women's golf team finished 10th despite hosting the Lady Pirate Invitational at Bradford Creek. (SID) Freshman Abby Bools carded a one-under par 71 to claim a share of sixth place at the Lady Pirate Invitational. The tournament was being played at the par-72, 6,232-yard Bradford Creek Golf Course. Bools, a native of Hickory, N.C finished the 54-hole event with a four-over par 220 (72-77- 71) and knocked down a tourna- ment best 13 birdies. Fellow class- mate Ana Maria Puche finished tied for 14th after a tournament score of 222 (71-77-74). Laura Jansone (ETSU) and Sara Hunt (Birmingham-South- ern) shared the tournament title. In the team portion, Birming- ham-Southern (880) used a one- over par 283 to win the team title. The Pirates (14-19-0) fin- ished in 10th place with a team score of 908 (300-311-297). ECU'sJessica Hauser(231) tied lor 51st, while Kristen Billings and Michelle Williams (238) tied for 73rd. Playing as individuals, Shawn Kelley finished 100th and Melanie Granville, who made his collegiate debut this weekend, finished 101. 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