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EastCarolinian VOLUME 82, ISSUE 34 YOUR SOURCE FOR CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1925 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2006 If you're looking for a historic weekend getaway, look no further than Asheville, N.C. home of the Biltmore Estate. Find out more about AshevillePage A4 Head over to Red Banks Road for a tasty selection of sandwiches as well as a variety of desserts. Read a complete reviewPage A4 The sports staff voted on the five best male and female athletes of the semester. Read the sports section to see who got voted as the premier student- athletesPageA6 5 2 7 6 3 19 3 8 2 5 44 6 1 7 9 8 9 8 41 6 73 5 2 1 4 3 8 7 9 2 6 58 2 9 5 4 6 7 1 36 7 5 2 1 3 8 4 9 3 1 2 7 5 8 4 9 66 7 5 4 9 2 3 8 19 8 4 1 3 6 5 2 7 Test your skills at SuDoKuPageA8 NEWSPageA2 PULSEPageA4 SPORTSPageA6 OPINIONPage A3 CLASSIFIEDSPageA8 Pirates accept bowl invite Pirates will face against unnamed Big East opponent RON CLEMENTS SENIOR WRITER It's official. The Pirates are going bowling. Failing to secure a spot in the Conference USA Champion- ship game a week earlier, ECU picked up the spare Saturday night with a 21-16 win over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Papajohns.com Bowl took notice, and Tuesday, ECU accepted an invitation to play in the inau- gural Papajohns.com Bowl, for- merly the Birmingham Bowl, on Dec. 23 in Birmingham, Ala. "I'm really excited about the opportunity said ECU head coach Skip Holtz. "There were so many positives about the N.C. State game and getting that seventh win means so much to this program ECU (7-5) rebounded from a 1-3 start to win six of its last eight and was in contention for the C-USA East Division title until the final week of the season. ECU would have gotten the berth in the conference title game if it would have beaten Rice on Nov. 18 or had Marshall beaten Southern Miss last Saturday. Rice beat ECU, 18-17, on a last-second field goal while Southern Miss rolled the Herd, 42-7. Despite not achieving all of the goals his team set at the beginning of the season, ECU head coach Skip Holtz said he is still proud of what his team has been able to accomplish. "It's a reward for the seniors Holtz said. "I can't be more proud of these seniors. They stepped up time and time again and they were great. They knew we needed this win for a bowl game. I'm so excited to go bowling. They did such a great job and I'm so proud of all of them Holtz took over a program that had won three games in the two years prior to his arrival. The second-year coach went 5-6 last year before this season's seven-win campaign. "It's taken us one step closer to where we want to be Holtz said. "I think it's a real compliment to this senior class. To overcome what they have, playing in those lean years. This team has shown a lot of growth The Pirates will square off against a team from the Big East as the Papajohns.com Bowl is one of just two bowl games that match C-USA teams with BCS conference teams. ECU will most likely face South Florida, which beat West Virginia last week, with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh as other options. "We have great respect for that conference Holtz said of the Big East. "It gives us another oppor- tunity to play another team from a BCS conference ECU went 2-1 against BCS schools during the regular season - beating N.C. State and Virginia and losing to West Virginia. Conference USA has five bowl tie-ins, and three have been filled with the other two to be deter- mined by the conference champi- onship game. Southern Miss (8-4) will play West Division champ Houston (9-3) on Friday for the C-USA championship and a berth in the Liberty Bowl. The loser of the game will head to the GMAC Bowl on Jan. 7 in Mobile, Ala. to meet Ohio. Rice (7-5) will play in the New Orleans Bowl against the Sun Belt champion on Dec. 22. Tulsa (8-4) will meet Utah (7-5) from the Mountain West Confer- ence in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Tex. on Dec. 23. The Pirates will take some see PIRATES page A2 New drinking laws go into effect Friday The East Carolinian asks students 'What do you think of the new alcohol legislation's nn?" shrottor "The law sucks for under "I feel the stricter the "I think they are way age people but at the same law the better if drinking too strict with underage time they'll be more likely is involved, and a little drinking. Kids are going to think about drinking in more lenient at a house to drink it's just going to a public setting party be a larger hassle "There has to be punish- It's a person's choice to ment for underage drink- drink no matter what age ing and there is a reason and you'll beheld account- for the law - officers are able for the choices you paid to enforce the law make LAUREN CURTIS JUNIOR BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR MICHAEL LEFLER GRADUATE BUSINESS STUDENT JORDAN TROUT FRESHMAN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR CHISOM ATUFUNWA JUNIOR BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR BRITTANY HARRIS FRESHMAN BUSINESS MAJOR Tougher statutes on purchase, consumption, D.W.I. ZACK HILL STAFF WRITER Several new state laws that will likely affect students who choose to drink here at ECU will go into effect this Friday. Purchasing a keg will become more difficult, as anyone wanting to purchase a keg will be required to obtain a permit from the ABC store by registering his or her name and address. This informa- tion will be used under circum- stances such as underage drinking and D.W.I, cases. "It makes it easier for local law enforcement to I.D. who is responsible said Peter Romary, attorney for student legal services. "Both the underage drinker and the person who bought the keg will receive tickets Romary said that the person see ALCOHOL page A2 News WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2006 PAGE A2 Campus & Community ANNOUNCEMENTS EVOLUTION Benefit Fash- ion Show Nov. 28 until Dec. 2 Location: Hendrix Theater This is the second annual ben- efit fashion show sponsored by Aycock Residence Hall and Residence Hall Associa- tion. This year all monetary donations will go to the non- profit organization, Christ- mas for Kids. We also will be taking non-perishable foods and gently worn clothing. Other Details: Models will be on the yard Tuesday, Nov. 28 and Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come by and check us out! Human Performance Labo- ratory Research Study Investigat- ing the Effects of Endur- ance Exercise on Differ- ences in Skeletal Muscle and Fat Cell Metabolism Between African-Ameri- can and Caucasian Women. Subject criteria: Overweight and non-overweight women, ages 20-45 years, inactive exercise less than two days a week, less than 30 minutes a day for at least six months. Contact: The Human Perfor- mance Laboratory. Proce- dures include body composi- tion assessment, blood fat, sugar and insulin testing, 10 days or eight weeks of supervised exercise, and four or six muscle biopsies. Benefits include percent body fat and free aerobic fitness assessment, health benefits of supervised train- ing, and up to $400 pay- ment upon completion of the study. Call 328-2575 for more information. 29wed 30Thu iFIri 2sat W Sun Mon Tue Healthy PIRATES Holiday Ornament Sale Wright Plaza ECU hosts Ice Skating Club event The inaugural gathering of the ECU Ice Skating Club. Childcare pro- vided. Bladez on Ice rink 6 p.m. Russian Film Series: "Russian Ark" Movies have English subtitles or dubbing. Bate 2011 6:30 p.m. SGA Presents the Success for Life Workshop: Making the Grade Learn tips to help pre- pare for exams and develop a strategy of how to finish the semes- ter strong. Bate 1032 7 -8:30 p.m. Healthy PIRATES Holiday Ornament Sale Wright Plaza ECU School of Art Hol- iday Exhibition Opens ECU'S School of Art and Design holds the annual holiday exhibition sale. Wellington B. Gray Gallery Jenkins Fine Art Center 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ODK hosts Deans and Issues forum Omicron Delta Kappa's Leaders and Issues Forum is an open dis- cussion about current ECU issues and related leadership topics. Invited guests include: Dr. Virginia Hardy, Brody School of Medicine; Dr. Al Smith, First Year Center; and Dr. Lathan Turne. Students, faculty and staff are invited. Refreshments will be served. Bate 3009 5 p.m. CoffeehouseOpen Mic Pirate Underground 7 p.m. 11th Annual Festival of Trees hosts "Bedtimes with Santa" Greenville Convention Center Greenville Boulevard 6 - 7 p.m. ECU School of Art Holi- day Exhibition Wellington B. Gray Gallery Jenkins Fine Art Center 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. World Fest Recognition and cele- bration of various and traditional holiday cel- ebrations. Displays and speakers will be avail- able to illustrate the cel- ebrations and to answer questions. Co-sponsored with the ECU Student Activities office. For more information, call 328- 6495. Mendenhall Student Center 4 p.m. Uptown Greenville ArtWalk Emerge Gallery & Art Center 404 South Evans Street 6 p.m. The Never Pirate Underground 7 p.m. ECU School of Art Holiday Exhibition Wellington B. Gray Gallery Jenkins Fine Art Center 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Greenville Annual Christmas Parade Downtown Greenville 10 a.m. 11th Annual Festival of Trees hosts "Story- times with Santa" Greenville Convention Center Greenville Boulevard 3 - 4 p.m. Housing Authority Meeting Central Housing Authority Office 1103 Broad St. 5:30 p.m. Redevelopment Commission Meeting Second Floor Board Room of Bank of America Building 201 West First St. 5:30 p.m. - Featured Event: llth Annual Festival of Trees hosts Greenville Convention Center Greenville Boulevard 6 - 7 p.m. 'Bedtimes with Santa" VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Today through Saturday, Dec. 10 Holiday Gift Wrap Humane Society needs vol- unteers to wrap gifts at the mall for donations. Shifts are available Monday through Saturday starting at 10 a.m and Sunday 1 - 6 p.m. at Colonial Mall in front of Belk. Contact Vicki Luttrell at 353-8833 or vluttrellunited waypittcounty.com. Friday, Dec. 1 Special Olympics Basketball Tournament Volunteer needed to assist with running the tourna- ment: Registration, score keeping, cheerleading, set upclean up, etc. Shifts are from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Epps Recreation Center in Thomas Foreman Park. Contact Deirtra Cran- dol at 329-4541. Saturday, Dec. 2 Parents' Night Out Volunteers are needed to set upbreak down and assist in running the event. Shifts are from 6 - 10:30 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center and Mendenhall Student Center. Contact David Gaskins at gaskinsd@ecu.edu. Christmas Parade Volunteers are needed to line up parade partici- pants in correct order and possibly carry sponsor signs. Shifts are from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Volunteers should check in at the corner of Green and First Streets. Contact Karen Smith at 328-4173. Habitat for Humanity Volunteers needed to hand out flyers and encourage Lowes customers to donate to Habitat at cash regis- ters. All donations will go directly to our local Habitat Chapter. Shifts are from 9 - 11 a.m 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. Contact Paulette White at 758-2947. Reindeer Dash for Cash Volunteers are needed to assist on runners' course, registration, clean up, as well as other tasks. Shifts are from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Greenville Town Commons. tllHntc 0Pt thf plinnrP Former ECU provost will get oiuuenib get uieuidiiie compensation despiteEmotion to discuss concerns Second annual Deans and Issues Forum held ADELINE TRENTO STAFF WRITER The National Leadership and Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa, will host the annual Deans and Issues Forum tomor- row, Nov. SO. The annual Deans and Issues Forum, which begins at 5 p.m will be held in room sooy of the Bate Building. The event will give students and faculty the opportunity to discuss issues and interact with a number of deans from different areas on campus. Many knowledgeable and important people will attend this year's Deans and Issues Forum including Dr. Virginia Hardy from the Brody School of Medicine, Dr. Al Smith from the First Year Center and Dr. Lathan Turner from the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center. The Deans and Issues Forum will be an open discussion about current issues and concerns that ECU students may have. Leader- ship trends, faculty and student involvement and college retention rates are just a few of the topics that will be covered at this year's event. ALCOHOL continued from Al obtaining the permit and purchas- ing the keg could also be sued in D.W.I, cases. Another change makes con- sumption ofalcohol by persons under the age of 21 a misdemeanor offense. Previously, only possession and purchase had been against the law. Police will now be able to request an Alco-Sensor test from someone under 21 if they smell like alcohol, even if they do not appear to be intoxicated or in possession ofalcohol "I predict a huge spike in the number of tickets that will be writ- ten Homary said D.W.I, laws will be tougher. "It will be incredibly, incredi- bly difficult to be found not guilty Koniary said. "Prosecutors would say that the state has 'closed the loopholes Now, drivers who refuse a breathalyzer test can be taken to a hospital and be forced to submit to blood tests. Any amount ofsubstancessuch as heroin, LSD, ecstasy, morphine and codeine will also result in a D.W.I. "If you've been taking some- thing for a cough like Tussionex which has been prescribed by your doctor but contains codeine, you're guilty of D.W.I Romary said. Simply paying off a ticket for an offense such as illegal posses- sion, purchase or consumption of alcohol does not wipe the slate clean. Romary said that students caught in these situations on a first time offense should seek a deferred prosecution, which would result in community service but nothing on their criminal record. "If anyone gets a ticket, 1 want them to come see me Romary said. This writer can be contacted at newstheeastcarolinian.com. PIRATES continued from Al time off from practice so that the players can focus on academics and final exams before resuming a full practice schedule on Dec. 15. The time off should give injured start- ing senior left tackle Eric Graham time to heal. Graham sprained his left MCL in the loss to Rice and missed the N.C. State game. Holtz said one thing that impressed him about the team's win in Raleigh was the fan sup- port and he hopes the "Pirate Nation" will travel just as well to Birmingham. "What was most encouraging was the Pirate Nation Holtz said. "To see all that purple and gold scattered throughout that stadium, and in both end zones, and then to have the Purple-Gold chants, was amazing. One of the players looked at me and said, That's pretty awesome I encourage the Pirate Nation to flock to Birmingham and show the Big East and the country the strength of this fan support This writer can be contacted at news9theeastcarolinian.com. Students, faculty and staff are all encouraged to come to the Deans and Issues Forum to discuss important subjects and get their voices heard. "The Deans and Issues forum is just a great opportunity for students to interact with deans on a personal, one on one level said Jessica Ledbetter, treasurer for Omicron Delta Kappa. "This event gives students a chance to talk to people that they normally wouldn't have a chance to discuss issues with, so it's really impor- tant that students and faculty come out to this event This writer can be contacted at newstheeastcarol in ian.com. 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Does a pirate good ict to ajtty lurchtfgM, 4 charge iccptanc 'rtowyliM ipetfWk Fans, students need to prevent Holtz from 'jumping ship! The more success, the harder it will be for Holtz to stay ERIC GILMORE SPORTS EDITOR A man with the Holtz surname delivered the sagest advice of the football season during the half- time of the ECU's tilt with West Virginia. On ESPN's national broadcast, the floppy eared Lou, with his bifocals properly adjusted told halftime host Linda Cohn in his distinctive lisp "that he will soon be remembered as Skip's dad Lou Holtz, winner of 249 games, may have had a hint of bias in his voice, but with his son's 7-5 record in his second year at ECU, he looks more like a prophet than a 160-pound coaching legend. As an unemployed quarterbacks coach, Skip Holtz entered into a 'cheap' marriage with a once proud program, struggling for a shade of stability. John Thompson's ship wreck had produced two embarrassing seasons, culminating in ECU's 52-14 loss in Charlotte to N.C. State. Two years later, Skip Holtz's revamped Pirates defeated N.C. State 21-16 in enemy territory to down the same program that his father once coached. It resulted in N.C. State's seventh straight loss, severing Chuck Amato from continuing to coach his alma mater. With success comes opportunity. In the win-now- or-get-fired coaching profession, the promotions and demotions happen at a multiplied rate. For struggling universities, saviors come in the form of younger, up- and-coming coaches. For Skip Holtz, who has a 46- 34 collegiate record in seven seasons, his charisma and "name brand" make him a marquee name with athletic directors looking to fill coaching vacancies. For proud programs like Arizona State, Miami, Alabama and nearby N.C. State, mediocrity is unac- ceptable. The administrators prescribe to the "grass is always greener on the other side" theory. But that green usually just translates to money, which screams louder than any fan. A contract extension and lifetime contract may be the popular choice to secure Holtz down for the long-term, but ECU Athletic Director Terry Holland doesn't seem to be ready to award a seven figure deal. "We will eventually lose some staff members said Holland, who labeled the quandary as a "good one I think we've done a great job, particularly in the college environment of hanging onto them so far. We're going to do everything we can to hang on them until they have a great opportunity to do something at a higher level Holtz, who said that neither he nor a member of his staff anticipates receiving calls from other programs, isn't politicking for jobs. "There's a lot of merit to having the opportunity to build a program said Holtz, citing his tough deci- sion to leave the University of Connecticut to be closer to his ill mother. "I would like to have the opportu- nity to win a national championship and coach for 20 more years because it's a profession that I love to do Holtz considers himself a "mut" having moved so much as a coach's son. Even though he wants to prevent the same burden on his three children, his goals and salary demand will likely soon outgrow ECU's reach. Asked if ECU's win can fulfill his national cham- pionship goals, Holtz replied candidly, "in the present state, not being in the BCS, probably not More than just boobs The truth about volleyball BRIDGET TODD OPINION WRITER In high school, there was nothing that I loved more than going to volleyball practice. After school, our team would get suited up in pads and ratty old shorts and file into our multipurpose room ready for action. Once there, we would spend two hours grunting and sweating until we were exhausted. Games often ended with bruises, scrapes and the occasional black eye. At our last game, our gangly team captain fractured her pinky finger trying to return a serve. Needless to say, we played hard. That's why I take issue with Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball for Xbox. From the title, one would expect it to be a game about athletes playing a sport. Unfortunately, that isn't the case. The game trailer looks like a computer simulated commercial for Girls Gone Wild complete with string bikini clad vixens shimmy- ing their way up palm trees and sunning themselves on the beach. The girls also giggle as they give each other backrubs. In fact, the only indication that it's even a game involving anything other than jiggling breasts is the split-second scene wherein a girl slides on the ground to return a serve (as her breasts jiggle, naturally). I'm no advocate for video game censorship - adults should be able to play and watch whatever they want. But if they want to play a game about sexy girls and bouncing breasts, why even use the guise of volleyball to do so? Why take a serious sport and misrepresent it? If the game were truly about the sport, then it would include both male and female players. The fact that the game only depicts women exposes it as an amusement rooted in tasteless titil- lation. It is offensive that female volleyball players are presented as anything other than serious athletes. Obviously, the game trailer is symptomatic of a larger problem: Women just aren't respected as athletes. Advertisers and broadcasters tell the women of tennis to wear skimpy skirts to ensure higher ratings. The most important thing is their appearance, not their athletic ability. No one tells Tiger Woods to accentuate his crotch during golf games. The athletes depicted in NBA Live aren't shown soaping themselves in the shower. The fact that the makers of Dead or Alive chose to depict the sport with heaving bossoms and sexy moans rather than sweaty arms and bruised legs is a sad testa- ment to the failures of modern sex-relations. It makes me worry that there are guys out there who think women, athletes or otherwise, are just a sexy pile of body parts for them to ogle. arJirfBtiwKI PIRATE RANTS I gave my heart away a long time ago, and I never really got it back. To all the girls at ECU that dip, wear cowboy hats and drive trucks will you marry me? Red is red, right is right, green is green, wrong is wrong. Geese like ganders, mares like stallions, pirates are purple, but throughout the entire history of mankind, two men who have sex with each other has never even come close to being qualified as a marriage, so why rewrite history now? Is it to mask your guilt? If you are so offended by people stereotyping you as a sorority girl, why did you join the sorority in the first place? Not even in 20 beers. It only took three months for me to actually start doing work for my classes. After the State game, Chuck Amato was so mad that his face turned purple and so embarrassed from their record that his pants turned yellow. Guess the purple and gold rubbed off on him this past week What's with the Chuck Norris jokes? Not that I'm complaining - keep shooting them out! I just keep telling myself that these finals are not real and they will go away I wish I I used to be best friends with my roommates now I can't stand them! I would much rather live with two monkeys than these two girls! At least with monkeys you understand why they leave their crap everywhere and why they act so childish! Freakin' chimps. You know, when my mom was here, they had Christmas trees and lights all over campus and it was beautiful. Why can't we have that too? Charlie Brown must not be too bright if he's paying five whole cents to get psychiatric help from a six-year-old. The football team has done a lot this year to bring back Pirate Pride. Good to see the campus may soon reflect that pride too. I vote yes for that Christmas tree! Maybe we could put it in the fountain, I mean that thing is there for something, right? My girlfriend is the best, but for some reason I get a feeling that one of my best friends can't stand the fact that I'm in a great relationship now. And what's with the cynical attitude? If I were a guy, I'd date me. Thanks to the frat guy that saved me from getting beat up by an annoying State fan at the game Saturday night. You were so sweet. I wish I asked you your name. Girls in baseball hats drive me crazy! Tell me you love me. Hold me. Tell me you want to be with me. Tell me that you don't want me to leave. Sometimes I wish I could just sleep all day. Not talk to anyone or do anything. Just sleep. To the girl who said that a girl's interested if a girl makes eye contact with you more than once, that's true, unless she's just double- checking to see how ugly you are. I am in a sorority and I read the rant about the tarred and feathered pifiata sorority girl and laughed. How weird is it that department stores wrap boxes for fake Christmas presents? Definitely McDreamy. Idiocy - never underestimate the powerof stupid people in large groups. If only you wouldn't have gotten married. I am going to the Bowl Game who is going with me? Drama does not affect me anymore because I don't care about these worthless people. It takes all kinds, but some kinds I'd rather live without. Uni-brows are ugly. People who try to insult each other through Pirate Rants are just too scared to do so in person. I 'm tired of filling out those evaluation forms for professors. I'm not doing any this semester. I can't understand how people think it's cool to boast about how much sex you have. Will you be doing the same once you contract an incurable, damaging STD? Can the opinion section of the TEC get any more boring? We already know indoor tanning is bad, we already know stereotypes exist and especially, we already know that the media leads girls to think they're too fat! Please, TEC opinion writers, think of a hot topic that hasn't been beaten to death and won't bore your readers to tears! To whoever disliked the Bible belt, move North! The belt is as inseparable from the South as is sweet tea. Why is it that every time I need to start studying I start drinking? I find it amusing that many of my friends are jealous that when I write Pirate Rants, they almost always make it. Why women are evil - because they never confess to their slutness. Why can't we have a sign on Tenth Street that says "Welcome to East Carolina University Some recognition would be nice, especially after all the extra tuition money they choke out of us. I just can't get any respect. Hey, I like the easy Sudoku that TEC publishes, cause when I try them, I always complete them and I feel accomplished! Why do people insist on being so loud in the library? I swear I didn't sign up to live with two couples. I just turned on the news for the first time in awhile, and I am pretty sure the world is about to end. OK maybe in 20 beers and two bags in case one falls off. I totally like this guy but I know that my friends won't approve! I hate this! Did you know that death by Chuck Norris actually ranks higher than car accidents and heart disease combined? I really like this guy but I'm afraid of what all my friends are going to think. Why can't I just be happy and not care about anyone else! Insulting someone who is gay is like insulting someone for being black. I went to the AIDS talk yesterday and I swear I'm never having sex again! JUST ASK JANE Need advice? Want answers? Just ask Jane. Dear Jane, I know it's an age-old question, but I was wondering if there's a more modern answer than what my mother told me growing up - is it O.K. to have sex on the first date? I'm not asking your opinion on having sex before marriage, but is it O.K. to sleep with someone you've just met? I mean is there anything wrong with no-strings attached fun? Signed, Not waiting but wondering Dear wondering, There's no sense beating around the bush on this one - absolutely not. While I'm assuming that you're not morally opposed to sleeping with someone you've only known for a few hours since you're asking the question, far too many things could go wrong when you sleep with someone that you hardly know. There are more STDs out there than I can name and, worse than that, what about AIDS? Sure, it's a big conse- quence and we all like to think we're above catching it ourselves, the reality is that no one having sex is immune to it and it's a calculated risk that you have to be willing to take when you have sex without know- ing more about the guy. And what would you, or your partner, do if the girl got pregnant? It's scary enough talking to someone that you're committed to about that situation, much less someone you hardly know. Aside from physical consequences, do you really want to be that person? You know the one - the person who everyone likes to hang out with, but no one looks at her or him as a potential girlfriend or boyfriend. It's hard to take someone seriously when we're willing to hit the sheets right after you've met them. And even though more and more people are will- ing to risk it all on the first date, there's a certain value in getting to know someone a little better. 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No. Kidding aside - the Opinion page has found them to be quite amusing lately amidst a sea of rather typical and argumentative Rants. Q: Why did the East Carolinian allow some- one to post a rant using homosexuality in a negative way. This is really ignorant. I think the East Carolinian owes the school an apology and that person needs to actually act educated. A: Appropriately named "Opinion this page is often home of many controversial issues. We firmly believe in giving all students equal opportunity to have their voices heard and therefore we publish both sides of issues when they come in. We hope that the articles and Rants published on this page expose readers to different opinions and cause them to think a bit more about what they believe in themselves. Q: I think it is funny that ECU now wants to show all of this "school spirit" around campus since our football team is good. I mean we've been around for 100 years and they've never once thought about putting some purple up around campus? A: We understand where you're coming from, but there is something to be said for doing something late rather than never. You must admit that the new signage looks amazing. Kudos from the Opinion page to the administration and everyone else involved who helped make it happen. Q: Jane, will you go out with me? A: Jane's quite an elusive lady so we're not sure what she'd say seeing as how she has no way of knowing who you are, but we'll be sure to pass the question along to her nonetheless. General Education Taking our money one class at a time SEAN PETERSON OPINION WRITER Ah yes, general education classes - those infamous classes you have to take before you can start on your major. Some of these courses are required before you can enroll into a certain major. For example, you have to take introduction to psychology before you can become a business major. I feel that the 42 hours of general educa- tion you have to take is baloney. ECU proclaims that we need to take general educa- tion classes in order to "expand our knowledge We all know that this is a bunch of malarkey. Universities are always trying to come up with ways to suck every dollar out of you and your parents' wallets, whether through increased student fees or for improving facilities that haven't shown improvement, such as the operation of the computer labs on campus. A good idea that should be considered is for ECU to go around and hire more professors that can teach more than one subject pertaining to a certain major. For example, hire a professor who can teach introduction to communication, basic reporting and communication research. That way, we can do away with all of these trav- eling professors who get paid to come to ECU to teach one or two introduction courses. I think if we hire more professors that can teach more than one subject, we can save money and possibly come up with better solutions for other areas on campus, such as the improvement of the residence halls or even the dining hall food. Another brilliant idea would be to offer more courses pertaining to your major so that when we graduate, we will have more knowledge of (and skills that are appli- cable to) our individual fields. When it comes time to landing a job, we will be more competitive because we had certain classes that prepared us for the workforce. For example, we could require that communication majors take a certain amount of business classes so that they will be better prepared to deal with the business world. If you were to become a publicist for a major movie star, you would be communicating with his agent as much as possible. That agent would preferably have a strong background in law and business. You would make a much better publicist if you were to have been required to take some business courses in college. The reason I say this is because many students out there majoring in communication might not take a business course at all, then go out into the world, and struggle because they don't have any business background. Many students may fail out of college because some of the general education classes are too demanding. Take Intro to Philosophy, for example. That class is insanely hard to pass unless you go to class each and every day and can understand what the professor is trying to communicate to you. Microeconomics is another class that is really tough to pass. I have heard talk around campus that the general education classes are harder than when you get into your major. I agree with this epiphany because I made a D in the two courses I mentioned above. I worked my tail off in those courses and still could barely pass. This just proves my opinion that ECU takes your money They are accepting more students into this university than they graduate and that's just sad. Students don't come to college to fail out because of a science course that doesn't pertain to their major. Students come to get an education in their field of choice in hopes of making something of themselves one day. I pay around $28,000 a year and get furious when I make a D in a class I studied my tail off for. I hope you take what 1 have said today with a grain of salt. One of these days, we might be able to make a protest out of the general education program and get it dropped. Pulse WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2006 PAGE A4 WEDNJ Pirate Buzz Horoscopes: Aries Scrimp, save, use coupons and ask for money you've been promised. Don't spend an extra cent. You don't need to, and you'll be glad later you didn't. Taurus Don't talk about your finances, even to your good friends. Be humble and appreciative of anything you get. And hold onto it. Gemini Changes in the situation require quick adaptations in your response. Luckily, you're good at this. Keep your objective in mind. Cancer Be very careful if you go shopping, and don't get a lottery ticket. You're more likely to waste money now than you are to get a marvelous deal. Leo Your family is very important but you don't always take the time to let them know how much you care. Say it tonight, with funny movies. Virgo You don't need to start a controversy. Let somebody else do that. Take notes and keep what you learn to yourself. Good information has value. Libra Pretend you're broke even if you're not. It's a good habit to acquire. Recycle and repair whatever you can. Keep your cash for more important things. Scorpio The temptation is great to make an unwise expenditure. Avoid exclusive boutiques and distant relatives with sad stories. Sagittarius It's a tough day, but don't give up - you can work out a compromise. Plan a private celebration for later. Capricorn The situation's interesting, if somewhat difficult now. The first suggestion you try may not work, so don't spend too much time or money on it. Be skeptical. Aquarius You'll be making money without much effort, once you get the routine down. Don't spend it yet, there are complications as yet undiscovered. Pisces Don't tell everything you know. Manage the conversation. Even one who's rather a bore will draw attention away, and that's one of your objectives. Drink Recipe: Sleigh Ride Punch 2 quarts cranberry juice 1 pound tangerines, 12 inch slices 12 teaspoon ground cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 1 quart Sprite 1 liter of Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum Festive ice mold In a saucepan, bring the cranberry juice, tangerines, cloves, and cinnamon sticks up to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside. This will infuse the tangerines and spices into the juice. Chill the infused juice, completely. In a punch bowl, whisk the juice, Sprite and rum together. Chill the punch completely before serving. Serve the punch in a pretty punch bowl with a festive ice mold. Please drink responsibly. Project road trip: Asheville Make your way to the mountains before winter really kicks in JENNY AYERS STAFF WRITER Whether you're looking for beauty, history or culture, Ashe- ville can offer an experience like no other. From historical landmarks to delicious and lively restaurants, Asheville is a fabu- lous pick for a weekend getaway. The drive takes five hours from Greenville, so make sure you have dependable transportation and lots of patience. The Asheville area is a thriving arts community complete with var- ious outdoor adventures, a charm- ing downtown, numerous historic and architectural attractions, and assorted shopping options. The holiday season brings a selection of memorable activities and provides one of the best shop- ping destinations in the region. The Asheville area is an excellent choice for year-round outdoor activities, whether you want to hike, bike, take on some white water rapids or hit the slopes. History buffs will appreciate the city's architecture and literary legacy. All travelers can appreciate Asheville's fine dining, shopping venues and its many art galleries. A large attraction in Asheville is the renowned Biltmore Estate. Spanning more than 8,000 acres, this mansion has kept its original flair since it opened to the public over a century ago. There are beautiful gardens, a winery with tastings, a gift shop, a dairy with delicious ice cream and much more. Let's not forget the grand tour of the home itself. If you get there early enough or call ahead, you can sched- ule an audio tour as well as a wine and chocolate tour. To cel- ebrate the holidays, they have also set up holiday music, garlands, poinsettias, dozens of Christmas trees and a magnificent 85-foot tall live Fraser fir. Biltmore Estate isn't the only point of historical interest in Asheville. Step back in time to the Victorian era at the 1840 Smith-McDowell House Museum, Asheville's oldest home. You can also explore the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the author's child- hood home and the inspiration for his novel Look Homeward, Angel. Much of the architecture downtown was constructed by the same craftspeople that built Bilt- more House. Asheville is home to more Art Deco architecture than any southeastern city other than Miami Beach. As for entertainment, there are several appealing options. Tressas has a great New Orleans atmo- sphere and live music that makes this jazz bar a great place to hang out. Most people here have a blast on the dance floor, but if that's not your thing, you can go upstairs to the non-smoking oxygen bar. It has a fireplace that gives anyone the perfect excuse to cuddle! There's also Jack of the Wood which is an intimate neighborhood pub with a Celtic spin and is just a short walk from Pack Square. English style ales are brewed on site and live music featuring Irish tunes or mountain music is featured Wednesday through Sunday. Bread, cheese and chut- ney make a great lunch or supper, and Beef & Guinness Stew or Scilly Island Fish Cakes will also please the palette. see ASHEVILLE page A5 Biltmore Estate in Asheville is a historic landmark that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and interests. Plan B: Emergency contraceptive Emergency contraceptive is a huge step for women's reproductive rights Morning after pill now available over-the- counter SHANNON DAVIS STAFF WRITER You might have forgotten to take your pill, or another birth control method you use might have failed, such as a broken condom. Now you have a second chance to prevent pregnancy with Plan B. Plan B is an emergency con- traceptive that can still prevent a pregnancy after contraceptive failure, unprotected sex or sexual assault Plan B should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex and can reduce the risk of pregnancy by 89 percent. Although this contracep- tive can be taken up to three days after sexual relations, the sooner it is taken, the more effec- tive it will be. Approximately 2.7 million unplanned pregnancies occur each year, of which 54 percent result in abortion. Many experts believe that greater awareness of emergency contraception may help reduce the number of unplanned pregnancies and abortions that occur each year. Although emer- gency contraception has been around for a long time, many people still do not know about it. Emergency contraception has been available since the mid 1960s, and it is currently available in over 100 countries. Although emergency contraception offers safe, effective backup protection, it should never take the place of a regular method of birth control. Plan B is not RU-486, the abor- tion pill, it will not work if you are already pregnant. It is also not meant to be a substitute for routine birth control because of its intent to be an emergency alternative. It is important to remember that Plan B does not protect users from HI V infection or any other sexually transmitted diseases. Common side effects associated with the use of Plan B included nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, menstrual changes, dizziness, breast tenderness and vomiting. These are similar to the side effects experienced on regular birth control pills. Plan B prevents pregnancy by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary and may also prevent the fertilization of an egg, the uniting of sperm with the egg. Plan B also works by preventing the united sperm and egg from attaching to the uterus. It is important to know that Plan B will not affect a fertilized egg already attached to the uterus; it will not affect an existing pregnancy. see CONTRACEPTIVE page A5 The Ham Store is a unique dining venue to Greenville, offering a variety of foods. Ham it up on Red Banks Road Time to plan your next holiday feast Cultural meal variations SARAH CAMPBELL FEATURES EDITOR Now that Thanksgiving is over, families around the world have begun getting ready for the biggest holidays of the year, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza. In preparation, people are shopping for gifts, decorating their homes and gathering the necessary ingredients needed to create their favorite holiday dishes. The winter holidays are a time to spend time with family and friends, enjoying meals and celebrat- ing the meaning of their winter holiday. When mentioning each of these holidays, many variations of tradition and food go with each. Christmas is no exception as far as cultural diversity goes. Different cultures around the world have varying traditions when it comes to what foods they prepare. In the United States, we enjoy a bountiful feast on Christmas Day followed by delectable desserts includ- ing pies, pastries and candies. Let's take a look at some native dishes of countries around the world. In Italy, a traditional Christmas feast includes salted dried cod (baccala), vermicelli, baked pasta, capon and turkey. La Vigilia Napoletana is a tradi- tional Christmas Eve dinner where seven types offish are eaten in order to bring good luck. A Christmas dinner of oven-baked ham, vegetable casseroles, liver casserole, mixed beetroot salad, smoked salmon and herring dishes are eaten on Different cultures and religions prepare different dishes. Christmas Eve in Finland. This is a time for families and friends to enjoy a festive atmosphere while shar- ing a traditional holiday meal. In Poland, people begin cooking Christmas dinner up to a month in advance. On Christmas Eve there are traditionally 12 dishes served; that's why preparation for the day begins so early. Soup and dumplings are common dishes served during this feast. Polish desserts mirror some of our most popular Christmas desserts such as rum cake, butter cookies and fruitcake. A special Christmas beer, Juleol, is brewed in Norway weeks before Christmas arrives. Juleol accompanies the pork dishes that make up the main course for the Christmas feast. Sweet Christmas see FEAST page A5 Greenville landmark serves up tasty sandwiches LIZ FULTON SENIOR WRITER To many students at ECU, there doesn't seem to be life off of Greenville Boulevard. If you are finally tired of the assort- ment of chain restaurants this city seems to harbor, consider the street running parallel to the traffic nightmare that is the bou- levard, and enjoy a fresh sandwich at The Ham Store. Not to be confused with the other establishments with ham' in their names (Hani's and The Honeybaked Ham Store), The Ham Store in Arlington Village is an institution that showcases varied assortments from the club to the croissant. It has been in the same shopping center for over 15 years, changing locations only once after the devastation of Hurricane Floyd. A note of caution before enter- ing through these sacred doors: A disturbing pattern indicates that once you sample a ham and cheddar melt or turkey on wheat, you might possibly find yourself unable to tear yourself away. Pride of ECU's golf team Phillip Reale finds himself eating there on aver- age three times a week. "I eat with the same group of guys every week said Reale. "They have a great selection, and I like to change it up a bit, while my girlfriend always gets the same thing It's not just the sandwiches that draw in unsuspecting pass- ersby to The Ham Store. Their desserts send people into cheers, most notably with the lemon bars. And while their sweet tea is not always on point, rest assured it will almost always quench the thirst of any Southern native. While they do not serve breakfast, it does open at 10 a.m and has ham biscuits available. For truly splendid fare, make sure to have them put some cheddar cheese on it, too. Another charming artifact The Ham Store is known for is their unique honey mustard sauce. Unlike any other honey mustard sauce you've tasted, it has the appearance of maple syrup. "It's almost like candy said senior apparel merchandising major Kelly Harmon. "There's some secret ingredient in there that just keeps me coming back see RED BANKS page A5 I M Part Enri Wfi Wh FRl Tin AS Spo WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2006 THE EAST CAROLINIAN PULSE PAGE A5 SUCCESS FOR LIFE WORKSHOPS Tour key to the Future Making the Grade Partnership with the Academic Enrichment Center and the Freshman Class When: Wednesday, November 29th Where: Bate Room 1032 FREE GIFT FREE FOOD Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm A Student Government Association Sponsored Event ASHEVILLE continued from A4 At Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co you can order up a veggie burger with soy cheese, drink a beer, watch TV on a giant screen and then see a movie. The menu features typical bar food like "Crazy Hot" wings and nachos, but it has a surpris- ing number of vegetarian offer- ings such as hummus, spinach burgers and veggie lasagna. For a classier dining experi- ence, there is La Catering Trat- toria which offers the food of southern Italy. Opposed to pro- cessed, synthetic and mass pro- duced food, you will find meats cured without any preservatives, freshly made pasta and a menu that incorporates the best ingre- dients available. In downtown Asheville, you will find all sorts of shops, muse- ums and galleries to keep you entertained and intrigued. You don't have to' worry about spend- ing a fortune as admittance i cheap; food can be found at a bar- gain and half the reason for going is just to take in the free beauty that is Mother Nature. For an escape to a winter won- derland within North Carolina's own boundaries, make the trek to Asheville this holiday season. This writer can be contacted at pulse@theeastcarolinian.com. CONTRACEPTIVE continued from A4 There are only two steps to take this emergency contracep- tive. Take the first tablet within three days of unprotected sex, and then follow with a second tablet IS hours later. Although Plan B is safe and effective, it is not right for every woman. Do not use Plan B if you are already pregnant because it may cause birth defects. If you are allergic to levonorgestrel or any of the ingredients in Plan B, it is ill-advised to consume for obvious health reasons. Also, do not use Plan B if you have abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been evaluated by a health care professional. In August the PDA approved Plan B for over-the-counter sell- ing to women and men over the age of is. However, a prescription from a health care professional is still needed by those that are underage. Not all pharmacies have begun to stock the over- the-counter version of Plan B so you may want to call before dropping by. Plan B is approved by the FDA for use as an emergency contra- ceptive, and it contains the same birth control hormone that health care professionals have been pre- scribing for more than S! years. When used as directed, Plan B is a safe and effective way to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. This writer can be contacted at pulse@theeastcarolinian.com. RED BANKS continued from A4 The food is not the only appeal of this delightful restau- rant. There is no telling what local celebrity might be enjoying the Golden Gate Club, from high ranking athletic officials to super powerful politicians. Make sure to eat at The Ham Store in a group and to also pick up a to-go order. The dining area is divided by a walkway making those who enter and exit feel as if they're strolling down a runway. It is equally fun to sashay or to simply observe those who enter and exit while you dine. As a frequent guest of the restaurant, I have one complaint. Like Boulevard Bagel, the excess of certain condiments seems to be the standard. Boulevard Bagel overkills on cream cheese, while The Ham Store almost soaks their sandwiches in mayonnaise. For those who have extreme aversions to the white substance, make sure to clearly express your preference for a dry sandwich. Too many a time, I have made the mistake of holding my peace on the subject and then cried in despair at my ruined sandwich. There is something magical about The Ham Store that, after four years, I am still unable to put my finger on. However, it is a lunch time must for all citizens of Greenville, no matter what your stand is on condiments. This writer can be contacted at pulse@theeastcarolinian.com. FEAST continued from A4 bread filled with raisins sends a tantalizing scent into the air luring people in from the cold to enjoy a hot slice. A centerpiece of turkey mole, a sauce containing chocolate and chilies, is surrounded by roast suckling pig, turkey and beet salad with peanuts at a traditional Christmas Five dinner in Mexico. Chocolates, candies, fruits and nuts are hidden inside pinatas, which are broken by children after dinner. Although Christmas is the most commercialized holiday during the winter season, Hanuk- kah and Kwanza host tradi- tional foods as well. The most popular dish for Hanukkah is latkes, or potato pancakes. Their popularity stems from the way they are cooked, which is in oil. Being cooked in oil, latkes remind Jewish people of the miracles that a single pitcher of oil can hold. Applesauce, green onions and sour cream can be poured on top of the latkes. If this doesn't sound like enough to eat, don't worry; baked chicken and salad accompany them to create a feast. At the close of Kwanza, a very large feast is prepared in order for people to share fellowship and become closer to their African heritage. Information and enter- tainment is presented during the feast that is held in December. The main ingredient of the feast is coconut. Some of the most common Kwanza foods include baked chicken in coconut milk, coconut coleslaw, glazed sweet potatoes and coconut cream pie. 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CALL 551-3800 - orts WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2006 PAGE A6 ECU's Inside Source BY THE NUMBERS 8 Pirates football players receiving All-Conference Honors; senior punter Ryan Dougherty and junior kick- returner Chris Johnson made the C-USA first team; it is the second time Dougherty has made first team all-con- ference (2008); in 2005 ECU WU represented on the first team by wide receiver Aun- drae Allison and former line- backer Chris Moore 1926 Year that Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala. was built; the stadium has hosted high school, college and profes- sional football games for 80 years and will be host to the PapaJohns.com Bowl on Dec. 23 at 1 p.m. between ECU and a Big East team. Athletes of the semester The sports staff voted on 10 student-athletes, five male and female that have separated themselves from the pack. These 10 athletes have enjoyed stellar semesters in their respective sport. Whether it means setting new ECU records or game-saving touchdowns, these athletes have earned the East Carolinian's Athletes of the Semester distinction. 5 Teams in C-USA receiving bowl invitations; KCU will play in the PapaJohns.com Bowl in Birmingham, Ala. while Rice will play in the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Sun Belt conference champion and Tulsa will play Utah in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl (Fort Worth, Texas); the winner of the C- USA championship between Southern Miss and Houston will play in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, while the losing team will play in the GMAC Bowl 16 Number of interceptions ECU'S defense totaled on the season, the most since 19.99 (17); cornerback Kasey Ross and safety Pierre Parker led the team with four picks apiece 5 Krug earned the Female Athlete of the Semester honor after becoming ECU'S leader in assists. Ross didn't make the all-conference team, but earned the Male Athlete of the Semester honor. League high number of play- ers ECU placed on the C- USA All-Freshman Team; redshirt freshman Terence Campbell started every game and true freshman Cory Dowless started eight on the offensive line, helping protect lames Pinkney while only giving up 23 sacks on the year; joining Campbell and Dowless are defensive line- men C.J. Wilson and Scotty Robinson and standout line- backer Van Kskridge Kasey Ross Kaset Ross is an inspira- tional and out-spoken leader of the team and he backs it up with his play. The senior from Alachua, Fla. has two inteiception returns for touchdowns this year, a 77-yard return in the home-opener against Mem- phis and a .58-yard return to seal a road win at Central Florida. Those two pick-sixes go along with his four aerial thefts on the season and ups his career mark to seven. A chiseled specimen at 6- feet, 183 pounds, Ross may be undersized but has the type of speed to play in the NFL with a 4.4 40 and has played in 44 games, starting the last 23 in a row. Nicole Briggs Nicole Briggs, a freshman cross country runner from Barrington, N.J. came to KCU facing high expectations. Briggs meet those expectation! and more as she was the top runner for the Pirates in every single meet this season, a truly remarkable accomplishment for anyone, much less a freshman. Briggs helped lead the Pirates to the Ml .Mister's Deli Invite title, their first title since Oct. 4, 8004, spanning 20 events. In the meet, Briggs finished second with a time of 18:54. In just her first meet, Briggs finished third overall at the Seahawh Invitational in Wilming- ton, N.C. Briggs finished lltli overall in the Coastal Carolina Invite, third in the Old North State Invite, ninth in the Furnian Invite, and 32nd in the C-USA championships to round out her stellar freshman campaign. Darrell Jenkins The .5-11 junior leads C- USA in assists through five games with 7.4 and has already recorded two double-doubles on the young season, to include 22 points and 12 assists in the season-opening win over Morgan State Coming from a winning program at Southern Idaho that contended for a JuCo national championship, Jenkins brings that winning attitude. He also is a true point guard, something else that has been missing from the team, which allows Court- ney Captain, last year's point guard, to play shooting guard, where he is more comfortable. Aside from his C-USA- leading assist total, Jenkins is averaging 15 points to lead the team and also leads the team in minutes played and 3-pointers. Amber Campbell While Amy Szilard was scor- ing, Amber Campbell was making sure the other team did not. This season Campbell accumulated a .850 save percentage and a season record .78 goals against average, finishing second for second in Conference USA in both catego- ries. She tallied seven shutouts in her sophomore campaign, tying for third in the conference while placing in the top 10 in nearly every category for goalkeepers. For the week of Nov. 1, Campbell received the NSCAA National Player of the Week honor, the first time in KCU history During that same week, she was named to Soccer Buzz's F.lite Team of the Week, an award given to the best players in the nation for that week. James Pinkney Senior quarterback James Pinkney capped his ECU career by moving into second place all-time on the ECU career passing yards list with over 8,000 yards. Pinkney threw for 2,773 yards last season, good for second-best behind only Jeff Blake's 3,073 yards in 1991. Pinkney has started more consecutive games, 37, than any other player in school his- tory not named David Garrard. With his durability, Pinkney has developed a reputation for being one of the toughest players in C-USA. Along with his 2,658 passing yards this season, he has also run for 225 yards and four touchdowns while throwing for another 11 TDs with lo'interceptions. Christie Icenhower Icenhower has finished first place in all six dual meets she has competed in this season. As a junior diver, she set the varsity record on the one-meter boards with a score of 391.28 and then qualified for the NCAA Regional the following day at Towson. During the weekend, she broke her own varsity records she set as a sophomore. She was an NCAA Zone qualifier on both boards last season and was also named ECU's most outstanding diver during each of the past two years. She recently earned a sixth place finish in the prestigious Nike Cup on the three-meter boards with a score of 285.GO. She also claimed a sixth place finish on the one-meter board, helping the women finish seventh in the nine team competition. Stephen Tausend Senior Cross Country runner Stephen Tausend and his fellow teammates entered the 2006 season wanting to improve on a surprising season the year before. Tausend, arguably the leader of the team, didn't disappoint. Tausend, a native Texan, paced the cross country team in every meet except one. The best finish for Tausend was in the McAlister's Deli Invite. In the meet, Tausend fin- ished sixth overall with a time of 26:46. Tausend also placed 10th overall in the Seahawk Invitational, 17th in the Coastal Carolina Invite, and 41st in the Furman Invite to round out his senior season. The season was not with- out disappointment, however. Tausend failed to finish in the C-USA championships also held at Lake Kristi. Heidi Krug Heidi Krug became ECU's all-time volleyball assists leader midway through the season pass- ing . The senior setter finished third in C-USA in digs per game (12.56) and fourth in total assists (1,369) en route to eight straight conference wins and a 19-12 over- all record. Krug earned second team all-conference honors after being selected to the third team as a junior. She finished her career with a 59-assist performance during the C-USA Tournament loss to UTEP, giving her 4,819 digs. She also earned 11 digs in the season finale, which put her 10th all-time on the career digs list. She maintained a 4.0 GPA in biology and was the only unanimous pick on the all-academic team. Ryan Dougherty Ryan Dougherty turned in one of the best seasons of the senior's four-year career. Dougherty moved into first place on C-USA's all-time punting list earlier this year. Against Virginia, the senior from Orlando booted a career best 72-yard punt that traveled 68 yards in the air before landing at the 4-yard line and skipping into the end zone. Having what Holtz called "an NFL leg Dougherty has been able to flip the field on opponents and has been the one consistent strength in an inconsistent special teams unit. On the season, Dougherty has punted 45 times for nearly 2,000 yards and a 43.9 average with five touchbacks, 14 fair catches and 14 punts inside the opponents 20. Amy Szilard Amy Szilard, a freshman forward took some time to adjust to the college game, but once she caught on, conference oppo- nents had to take note. Szilard scored eight goals for the Pirates in her first season, pro- jected out over her career she would finish among ECU's lead- ers in scoring. "She does what a scorer does according to ECU Head Coach Rob Donnenwirth. At 5-foot-2 many would not think her to be an intimidating presence on the field, but she accounted for seven goals in the Pirates last 12 games. Compiled by Eric Gilmore, Ron Clements and Jared Jackson. They said it "We will eventually lose some staff members. I think we've done a great job, particularly in the college environment of hanging on to them so tar. We're going to do everything we can to hang on them until they have a great opportunity to do some- thing at a higher level I don't think you can buy loyalty from your coat lung staff I think you have to earn it. It's a two way street If you want your coach to be loyal to you, you have to be loyal to your coach there's a lot more at stake than money - Terry Holland, ECV athlttn director Conference USA releases all-conference selections (SID) Conference USA announced its 8006 Media All- Conference football teams today, as selected by a panel of media members in each conference city. Each school was represented with at least two selections, with West Division Champion Houston producing a league-high IS total selections, followed by East Divi- sion Champion Southern Miss with is players on the squad. ECl' produced a pair of special teams standouts on first team in junior kick returner Chris Johnson and senior punter Ryan Dough- erty. Johnson led the league in return average (24.9), including a 96 yard return against Southern Miss. Dougherty was led C-USA in punting, earning a 43.9 yard average He was omitted in 2005, but did earn a second team selec- tion in 8004, Offensive tackle Em Oraham and wide receiver Aundrae Allison earned second team honors In two seasons. Allison finished second in school history in receptions (142) and fourth in receiving yards (1,708). He earned a first team selection in 2005. Senior safety Pierre Parker earned second team defensive honors. Parker tied Kasey Ross in interceptions nabbing four passes. Converted tight end Josh Coff- nian was one of three players selected to the third team. The guard, who started at right tackle against N.C. State led the offensive line In knockdowns. Sophomore linebacker Quentin Cotton and senior safety Jamar Flournoy earned third team defen- sive honors. Cotton, who played in just two games and notched one tackle as a freshman enjoyed a breakout year. He led the team in total tackles (68) and tackles for loss (eight). Flournoy, who redshirted last season due to a suspension, was the second leading tackier (67) and notched a team- high 38 solo tackles. ECU and SMU also combined to place a league-high five players on the all-freshman squad. Leading the way for the Pirates on the All-Freshman team are offensive linemen Ter- ence Campbell and Cory Dowless. Campbell started every game, 11 at right tackle after redshirting in 2005. Dowless was inserted into the lineup against Memphis and earned the starting right guard slot for eight games. ECU also placed two defensive linemen on the list, C.J. Wilson and Scotty Robinson. Wilson led the team in sacks (three) for 17 yards, He overtook Marcus Hands, who was a third team selection in 2005, and started the final seven of eight games. Linebacker Van Eskridge, who was a third string safety in the fall camp, rounded out the ECU honorees. Eskridge started his two collegiate games for an injured Pierre Bell. He also was sixth on the team in tackles (52) and second in tackles for loss (6.5). He played in all 12 games, starting five. C-USA will announce the media's selections for Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Players of the Year, as well as the Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year on Wednes- day. The coaches' selections for these awards will be released on Wednesday, Dec. 6. C-USA will stage its second annual Championship Game this Friday night when Houston hosts Southern Miss (8 p.m. EST on ESPN 2). WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, '2006 THE EAST CAROLINIAN SPORTS PAGE A7 Conference USA announces Bowl lineup THE LEGEND IS GROWING. 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Thank you for your support. (SID) Conference USA and its bowl partners have reached agreement on the league's post- season lineup for the 2006-07 bowl season. The conference produced five schools with seven or more victories and those teams will fill the conference's agree- ments with the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, GMAC Bowl, Bell Helicop- ter Armed Forces Bowl, Papa- Johns.com Bowl and the RL Carriers New Orleans Bowl. "This has been an exciting season in C-USA and these five schools will be outstanding rep- resentatives of the conference in postseason play said C-USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky. "We are blessed to have such out- standing bowl partners and we know that our student-athletes, coaches and fans will enjoy the bowl season The AutoZone Liberty Bowl will select the winner of Friday night's C-USA Championship Game between Houston and Southern Miss for its 48th annual game. This year's AutoZone Lib- erty Bowl is scheduled for Friday, December 29 at 3:30 p.m. CST in Memphis and the C-USA Cham- pion will face an opponent from the Southeastern Conference. "The winner of this game will represent Conference USA very well at this year's AutoZone Liberty Bowl said AutoZone Liberty Bowl Executive Direc- tor Steve Ehrhart. "The winner will be either a 10-3 Houston Cougars squad or a 9-4 Southern Miss Golden Eagles team. Either way, we will have an outstanding Conference USA Champion in a match-up against a team from the Southeastern Conference The GMAC Bowl will take the runner-up of Friday night's game for its eighth annual con- test. This year's GMAC Bowl will be played on Sunday, January 7 at 7 p.m. CST in Mobile. The C- USA representative will face an opponent from the Mid-American Conference. "We are looking forward to Grobe says he's staying at Wake Forest (AP) Jim Grobe insisted Tuesday that he is not leaving Wake Forest, brushing off rumors that other schools are interested in hiring him. Grobe, who coached the 16th-ranked Demon Deacons to an Atlantic Coast Conference division title, said he has not been contacted by other schools and has no interest in leaving the Wake Forest program he has rebuilt during his six-year tenure. "There's probably some mis- understanding with how excited I am to be at Wake Forest Grobe said. "I think people assume that if you're at a smaller school, at a program that hasn't been suc- cessful, that you would want to jump at the first opportunity that came along for a bigger school or more of a football reputation or whatever. "But people misunderstand how good we feel about not only what we're doing right now but where we're headed he added. Grobe had been rumored as a potential candidate at Alabama, which fired Mike Shula, after he led the perennially struggling Demon Deacons to a school- record 10 wins and a berth in Saturday's conference champion- ship game against No. 23 Georgia Tech. the C-USA Championship Game said GMAC Bowl President Jerry Silverstein. "We know that we will be getting a quality team that we hope will be excited to come to Mobile and play a qual- ity team from the Mid-American Conference West Division Champion Houston will be going to a bowl game for the third time in four years under head coach Art Briles and will be making back-to-back trips for the first time since going four years in a row from 1978-81. Southern Miss will be going bowl- ing for the ninth time in the 10 sea- sons under head coach Jeff Bower. C-USA's three other 2006 bowl partners have selected the Conference USA representative for their bowls. Tulsa (8-4) will play in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl on December 23 in Fort Worth, Texas. The Golden Hur- ricane will face Mountain West Conference representative Utah (7-5) in the fourth annual game (formerly the Fort Worth Bowl). Tulsa will be making back-to- back bowl appearances for the first time since the 1964-65 seasons and are in postseason play for the third time in four seasons under head coach Steve Kragthorpe. The Golden Hurricane featured a balanced attack, led by junior QB Paul Smith on offense and senior LB Nick Bunting on defense. "We're looking forward to an excellent football game between Tulsa and Utah said Tom Starr, Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl Executive Director. "I've seen both teams play many times and I truly believe fans are in for an exciting match-up. Coach Kragthorpe has done a fantastic job with the Tulsa program ECU (7-5) will return to post- season action for the first time since 2001 when it plays in the inaugural PapaJohns.com Bowl in Birmingham on Dec. 23 at Noon CST ECU will face an opponent from the Big East Conference at historic Legion Field. Second- year head coach Skip Holtz has led a dramatic turnaround in Greenville and the Pirates are back in postseason play thanks in part to an improved defense, along with a productive pitch- and-catch combo in senior OB James Pinkney and senior WR Aundrae Allison. "ESPN is pleased to announce that East Carolina University has accepted our invitation to repre- sent Conference USA in the inau- gural PapaJohns.com Bowl said Mark Meadows, Executive Direc- tor of the PapaJohns.com Bowl. "We look forward to welcoming the Pirates football team and its supporters to Birmingham Under first-year head coach Todd Graham, Rice (7-5) is tied with SEC West Champion Arkan- sas as the most improved team in Division I-A. The Owls will make their first bowl appearance since the 1961 Bluebonnet Bowl in the RL Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. CST. Rice will face the champion of the Sun Belt Conference (either Troy or Middle Tennessee) in the game and will carry a six-game win- ning streak into the bowl. Rice is led by sophomore WR Jarett Oil- lard, a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award who has caught a nation- leading 20 touchdowns and has scored in 14 straight games, the second-longest streak in NCAA history. "We're excited to have what we feel is the hottest team in the conference right now said Billy Ferrante, R L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Executive Director. 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