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THE EAST CAROLINIAN Volume 79 Number 130 THURSDAY March 25, 2004 Fair tests luck, stomachs The rising cost of tuition has worried some ECU students. Student, faculty reactions mixed on tuition increase Many understand monetary need NICK HENNE STAFF WRITER The $300, three-year pro- posed tuition increase was amended and passed as a one year increase of $225 by the Board of Governors last Friday, but stu- dents and faculty have mixed feelings about the outcome. Jordan Mills, junior geogra- phy major, said he doesn't like how ECU' tuition is continu- ally rising but can understand the need for the increase. "Everyone needs money, is the reality, and there is infla- tion said Mills. Mills said paying the higher cost would be difficult for him and his family. "My dad died, so now it's just my mom and I Mills said. Mills said he does not feel ECU has "cut him any slack" in paying tuition despite his family problems. "I think they just see it as a black and white issue Mills said. Meredith Fortescue, senior marketing major, said she thinks the decision is fair because part of it is going to financial aid, which will help more students attend college. She said the increased faculty salaries would give the professors more of an incentive to work at ECU. "If 1 was here next year, it wouldn't affect my decision to come here or not said Fortes- cue. Brandon Benfield, senior construction management major, said he does not feel ECU is spending the students' money appropriately with the tuition see TUITION page A3 Jessica Draper, junior English and women's studies major, and Celia Wells, sophomore English major, throw Ping-Pong balls into fish bowls during the fair that will run through Sunday, March 28, in the parking lot of Carolina East Mall. The fair offers more than 10 rides, including a Ferris Wheel, Tilt-a-Whirl, Zipper, Spider and an old-fashioned carousel. SGA tickets launch campaigns ELECTIONS Tuition, communication tickets' top priorities DANIEL SHUMAN STAFF WRITER The Student Government Association elections are approaching quickly, and the two tickets are racing to have their approaches to issues like tuition, safety and student government- student body relations heard. Current SGA Secretary Shan- non O'Donnell is running for president on Ticket One this year. She said since the tuition increase was decided upon by state legislators and the Hoard of Governors, the best way for students to combat the increase is to become registered voters and get involved in state elections. Part of her ticket's platform is to sign up 2,004 voters during the year 2004. The other candidates on ticket One are David llerndon for vice president, Brad Greaver Executive candidates face student body in '04 debate � M 4fc �iik ITr; Candidates answer students' questions at the Wednesday debate. Candidates from Tickets One and Two have decorated ECU with their campaign materials. for treasurer and Jackie Lum- bertson, current Pan-Hellenic president, for secretary. Ticket Two consists of current Student Body President Ian Baer for reelection, Marcus "Wayne" Connor Jr. for vice president, current Treasurer Joseph Payne for reelection and Victoria Mclntosh for secretary. "One of the things that's important to me personally, and important to my ticket, is keeping education affordable for students said Baer. If reelected, Baer said he promises to continue lighting tuition increases. lie also said he would like to improve communication between the student body and SGA officers. Part of this plan involves the development of a new Web site he said should be up in April. "I guarantee we'll have more outlets for communication next year like a campus e-mail Baer said. He said he wants to increase student awareness of the services available through see LAUNCH page A5 ELECTIONS Campus vandalism raises concerns Police, conflict office say penalties vary KEITH S. BYERS STAFF WRITER An increase in vandalism has struck ECU recently. The destruction of post- ers on a bulletin board in Slay Hall celebrating Black History Month - posters of famous African Americans - was dis- covered Feb. 27. Someone drew nooses around the necks of the people depicted on the posters in red magic marker. On March 22, a student reported an undetermined object was thrown at a window in Scott Hall, breaking it. A woman reported damage to the windshield of her car, which she parked at Reade Street, Lot 3. In other incidents, a student reported on March 4 that someone stole his hubcaps and damaged his windshield while the car was parked near Minges Coli- seum; the same day, someone reported there had been writing scratched into the wall of the government document section at Joyner Library. One night the tires of 11 vehicles were slashed. see CRIME page A5 A window was broken in the Old Cafeteria Building when someone threw an apple at the glass. Tickets'platforms split TABATHA JAMES STAFF WRITER The executive offices met for debate Wednesday night and disagreed over which issues pose the big- gest problems for ECU. ticket One is composed of Shannon O'Donnell, David I lerndon, Brad (ircavcr and Jackie Lambertscn. Their platform concentrates n improving the safety and security of students on campus, while also maintaining representation. "The main thing we need to work on is definitely safety said Shannon O'Donnell, student body secretary and candidate for president. "We have had two rapes on campus, and this is some- thing we must protect ourselves from. We implemented the safety walk, and we got out there and suggested things that needed to be changed ticket Two is running Ian Baer, Marcus "Wayne" Conner Jr Joseph Payne and Victoria Mclntosh. Their platform concentrates on bringing more attention to the increasing tuition and fees imposed on the student body. "Tuition and fees are huge issues said Ian Baer, student body president and candidate for reelection. "Our families, our brothers and sisters, our friends are suffer- ing from the burden of tuition. We have been trying to get the amount of tuition and fees reduced because students do have a voice regarding tuition When asked to grade 2003-04 SGA administration, O'Donnell said because of personal issues and lack of dedication to its positions, their administration deserved a C minus. "We're a paid position. When we don't do our jobs, we're rob- bing you students of your money but right now we're not working as hard as we can for the students. Trying to provide more for the students is what drives me and my ticket O'Donnell said. Baer said he chose not to use a letter grade to judge his admin- istration because there is always room for improvement. "I plan to reach the students by bringing more forums next year, bringing more students together and asking them what they want. And also putting more editorials in the newspaper to inform students of what's going on Baer said. This writer can be contacted at newi@theeastcarolinian.com. Nutrition Awareness throughout March Commercial salts are highly processed and contain silicate that deposits on the interior Malls of arteries. Sea salt is the � healthiest type of salt a person can consume. The average American eals enough fat daily to equal the amount in a stick of butter. Forecast tec required Partly Cloudy READING High of 74 Online News WsttwvwrJieeastcarolrteru�nitoread tttetestiTionyofFYBskleritBusfi'stornier counterterrorlsm chief pageA2 Repairs are planned to llx the problem that has been causing Wright Fountain to sink Features page B1 fining season Is here! TO takes a look at basic tips to make a meal that wit make your mouth water. Sports page B6 The Pirates will hold their annual Purple-Gold game this weekend at Dowdy-fHcklen Stadhm Dorft target The undergraduate symposium Is Friday from 8 am - 4 pm on the second floor ot Mendenhall Student Center. f'Af v 3-25-04 NEWS ERIN RICKERT News Editor HOLLY O'NEAL Assistant News Editor news@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 Announcements Graduation Fair The Dowdy Student Stores hosts a fair for May graduates today from 10 am. - 3 p.m Graduates will be able to pick up their cap and gown and obtain information about commencement, alumni benefits, careers and student loan repayment Undergraduates Symposium The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Committee hosts the second annual undergraduate symposium Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the second floor of Mendenhall Student Center Research from different academic fields will be presented Refreshments will be served Board of Trustees The ECU Board of Trustees will meet Friday in 2W 38-40-50 Brody at 8 am Summer and Fall Registration Registration for summer sessions and (all 2004 semester begins Monday. March 29 Sophomore Survey Students who have completed 45-60 credit hours. 30 from ECU, must take the Sophomore Survey before pre-registering tor summer or fall 2004 semesters The survey is available online at OneStop Women Inventors Presentation Ethlie Ann Vare. co-author of Patently Female: From AZT to TV Dinners Stories of Women Inventors and The Breakthrough Ideas will present a tree account of the women behind familiar products, discoveries and innovations Tuesday, March 30 at 7 p.m. in Hendrix Theatre. Co-ops and Internships Workshop Career Services offers a co-op and internship workshop Tuesday, March 30 from 3 30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m In 1012 Bate Writers Reading Series Ethelbert Miller, director of the Afro-American Resource Center at Howard University and author of the poetry collection "Buddha Weeping in Winter will speak Tuesday. March 30 at 3 p m. in the Mendenhall Social Room and at 7 p m In the Willis Building Hie Sharing Discussion School officials and students will participate in a discussion about the positive and negative aspects of peer-to-peer file sharing Tuesday. March 30 from 7 p m - 8 p m in 221 MSC Whichard Lecture Whichard Distinguished Professor of Humanities David Armstrong. Ph D will give a lecture on "The Scope and Limits ot Human Knowledge" on Tuesday. March 30 at 730 p.m in 1032 Bate A reception will follow the lecture Habitat for Humanity Run The Home Run 5K Road Race and One Mile Fun Run to benefit Pitt County Habitat for Humanity is Saturday, March 27 from 7 am. - noon at the City Hotel and Bistro Participants can register the day of the race beginning at 7 a m or in advance at www habitathomerun com Volunteers are also needed Call 758-2947 for more information Cash for Cats Volunteers are needed to collect donations to provide medical care for cats on Saturday March 27 from 8am -2pm at local Food Lions Contact Greg Smith at 717-6339 for more information Parents Council Nominations The Office of Advancement for Student Lite and the Parents Council Nominations Committee are seeking nominations of parents for the 2004- 05 Parents Council Call Cheryl Kite at 328-9585 for more information Commencement Registration Degree candidates who wish to participate in the May 8 ceremony must make a reservation through Onestop Deadline Monday. April 5 is the last day lo remove mcompletes given during fall semester 2003 Stroke Clinic Volunteers are needed to perform various tasks including registration, health assessment, cholesterol and glucose labs, blood pressure and counseling at five community stroke clinics Contact Terry Congleton at 847-0162 for more information ECU Child of Faculty Scholarship Current or accepted ECU students who are children of active or retired faculty qualify (or the $1,600 ECU Retired Faculty Association Undergraduate Scholarship Applicants must have a projected or actual collegiate GPA of 3.0 and be pursuing their first undergraduate degree Applications are due by April 9 Contact Vicky Morris at 328-9573 for more information Paper Person The student at the top of todays paper is Joanna Mosley. freshman nursing maior News Briefs Local UNC settles part of 1998 lawsuit from soccer player CHAPEL HILL (AP) - North Carolina will pay a former soccer player $70,000 and enroll its women's soccer coach in sensitivity training in a partial settlement of a 1998 sexual harassment lawsuit, school officials said on Tuesday Debbie Keller was one of two former Tar Heel players vvho filed the $12 million lawsuit in 1998 In the lawsuit. Keller and Melissa Jennings contend Coach Anson Dorrance sexually harassed them by asking questions about their sex lives. Keller further alleged that Dorrance made unwanted phone calls and physical contact that amounted to assault and battery Keller claimed in the lawsuit that Dorrance interfered with her attempt to win a spot on the 1999 US national soccer team Jennings' side of the lawsuit is scheduled to go lo trial in US. District Court in early October. Gay couple sues Durham County after being denied marriage license DURHAM (AP) - A gay couple sued Durham County on Monday after being denied a marriage license Richard Mullinax. 36, and Perry Pike, 41, walked into the Durham County Register ol Deeds Office on Monday, completed an application and were denied a marriage license The couple of five years then walked across the street to the courthouse and sued the county The couple's lawsuit contends that the county has to issue the marriage license, even though it would have only symbolic meaning. State law invalidates any claim of marriage between people of the same sex 'Having an invalid license, to us. is a part of the process of having a public dialogue Mullinax said Register of Deeds Willie Covington said the law gave him no choice. National U.S. Embassy closes in Emirates after 'specific threat Embassy In Saudi Arabia closes temporarily DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -The U.S. Embassy in the Emirates closed Wednesday after a "specific threat" against it Anti- American protests and fears of a terror attack prompted tighter security at other potential US. targets in the Mideast. The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia, briefly closed Wednesday after rumors spread of an explosion Security was tightened even further near the embassy in Cairo. Egypt, and protesters were chased away from the embassy in Bahrain Security was heightened after Israel's assassination of Sheik Ahmed Yassin, founder of the Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip, prompted calls for revenge against Israeli and American targets The United States, while expressing concern about the killing, is widely viewed in the region as Israel's protector and as unwilling to curb its actions against Palestinians. Mars rocks formed at shore of long-gone body of saltwater PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - A salty pool of liquid water once sloshed on Mars, ebbing and flowing in an environment that could have supported life eons before a NASA spacecraft visited the now dry and frozen spot, the space agency said. The Opportunity rover turned up the evidence while probing an outcrop of finely layered rock at its landing site on Mars, where the six-wheeled robot landed two months ago Scientists said the rock likely formed in water, which evaporated to leave layer after layer of sediment behind. "If we are correct in our interpretation this was a habitable environment said Cornell University astronomer Steve Squyres. the mission's main scientist "These are the kinds of environments that are very suitable for life Opportunity previously found clues that water once soaked rocks at Meridiani Planum, a broad and flai region of the planet. Those initial results left it unclear whether it was ground or surface water World European Union hits Microsoft with record fine, orders business changes BRUSSELS. Belgium (AP) - The European Union declared Microsoft Corp guilty of abusing its "near monopoly" with Windows to squeeze competitors in other markets and hit the software giant with a record fine of 4972 million euros ($613 million) Wednesday The EU's antitrust authority said that "because the illegal behavior is still ongoing it was also demanding changes in the way Microsoft operates. It gave Microsoft 90 days to offer computer manufacturers a version ot Windows without the company's digital media player, which lets computer users watch videos and listen to music and is expected to be an important market as such Internet content becomes even more pervasive in coming years. World leaders join Spain at state funeral for Madrid bombing victims MADRID. Spain (AP) - World leaders joined Spanish royalty and families of the 190 victims of Madrid's train bombings on Wednesday for a state funeral paying tribute to those killed in the nation's worst terrorist attack. As a cold drizzle fell on the Spanish capital. King Juan Carlos and the rest of the royal family shook hands with US Secretary of State Colin Powell and other dignitaries as they filed into the 19th century Almudena Cathedral for a midday mass Spaniards have suffered from Basque separatist attacks for decades, and the highest death toll was 21 in 1987 But the March 11 rail attacks, in which Islamic extremists are the prime suspects, have dwarfed that figure. Besides the dead, more than 1,800 people were injured when 10 bombs concealed in backpacks ripped through four crowded commuter trains during the morning rush hour. Plans for repair of Wright Fountain in works Landmark could cost ECU up to $400,000 LUKE SPENCER STAFF WRITER If you've noticed that some- thing doesn't look quite right about the fountain at Wright Circle, you're correct. Ken Kisida, executive direc- tor of facilities Services, said there is a sinking problem with the fountain. Though trie exact nature of the problem is unknown at the present time, it appears that a leak in one oi more of the pipes beneath the fountain is contribut- ing to erosion of the soil around the pipes and the earth beneath the fountain itself. To determine what the problem is, Facilities Services has inserted a camera into the fountain's drainage system. But even with the camera, making an exact diagnosis of the leak's location has been difficult. "It's just tough to find exactly where the problem is because there a lot of different things underneath it said John GUI, assistant director of Facilities Services ground services. Kisida said Facilities Services has been filling in theearth while- see WRIGHT page A6 Cameras were placed under Wright Fountain to find a leak Confusion hampered CIA efforts to stop bin Laden WASHINGTON (AP) � CIA efforts to slop Osama bin l.aden before the Sepl. 11 attacks were hindered by confusion over whether intelligence officers were allowed to kill theal-Qaida leader, a federal commission said Wednesday. The A also had depended too much on Afghan indigenous groups to attack bin l.aden and CIA Director George Tenet understood its chances of suc- ceeding were only 10 percent to 20 percent, the federal com- mission on the Sept. II, 2001, attacks said in a preliminary report. If officers at all levels of the agency questioned the effectiveness of the most active strategy that policy-makers were employing to defeat the terrorist enemy, "the commission needs to ask why that strategy remained largely unchanged throughout the period leading up to 911 the report said. Tenet appeared before the panel Wednesday, the second day of hearings with Hush and Clinton administra- tion officials as the commis- sion examines diplomatic, military and intelligence efforts to stop al-Qaida before the Sept. 11 attacks against New York and Washington. The commission's findings are to be released this summer and are likely to provide fodder for both Republicans and Democrats in their tall election campaigns. , Also appearing Wednesday was Richard Clarke, ciiun- terterrorism adviser in both administrations. In a newly published book, Clarke accuses President Bush of ignoring the threat posed by al-Qaida until the day of the attacks. Clarke's charges were strongly rebutted Tuesday by Defense Secretary Donald II. Rumsfeld and Secretary ol State Colin Powell. They said they were going beyond past practices of carry- ing out retaliatory strikes and had been developing a strategy lor defeating al-Qaida. Tenet told the commission, "Clearly there was no lack of care or focus in the face of one of the greatest dangers our country has ever faced In August 2001, the CIA gave Hush a highly secre- tive assessment on whether terrorists might attack the United States. It included no "specific, credible information about any threatened attacks In the United States according to a second report released by the commission Wedneday. You drank. You danced. Youhadseo misses Som rtbinj' Free Pregnancy Tests Call Carolina Pregnancy Center 1 800-395-HELP or 757-0003 M S Johns Hopkiiu Dr. Suite B tacroM front Suuicon Sq.) www iirollnaprtfiuiKyccBier urg Report news students need to know ifet Accepting applications for STAFF WRITERS Learn investigative reporting skills Must nave at least a 2.0 GPA. 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No Beach House, No Worries Housing Available Supreme Court takes up Pledge of Allegiance case, new poll shows public supports salute WASH I NCilX )N (Al) � Amer- icans overwhelmingly want the phrase "under (iod" preserved in the Pledge of Allegiance, a new poll says as the Supreme Court examines whether t he classroom salute crosses the division of church and state. Almost nine in 10 people said the reference to liod belongs in the pledge despite constitutional questions about the separation of church and state, according loan Associated Press poll. The Supreme Court was hear- ing arguments Wednesday from a California atheist who objected to the daily pledges in his 9- ycar-old daughter's classroom. He sued her school and won, setting up the landmark appeal before a court that has repeatedly barred school-sponsored prayer from classrooms, playing fields and school ceremonies. The pledge is different, argue officials at Klk (Jrove Unified School District near Sacramento, where the girl attends school. Superintendent Dave Cordon said popular opinion is on their side - but that's not all. "It's not a popularity con- test. If something is wrong, it should be corrected. No matter how many people support it he said. "The argument that 'under Cod' in the pledge is pushing religion on children is wrong on the law. It's also wrong from a common sense perspective Doens of people camped out on a cold night, bundled in layers and blankets, tobeamoiiR the first in line to hear the land- mark case. "I just wanted to have a story to tell my grandkids said Aron Wolgel, a junior from American University. Supporters of the pledge began the day outside the court, under sunny skies, reciting the pledge and emphasizing the words "under (iod "Under God" is OK in pledge, said 90 percent of Americans. Tuition from page A1 to work at ECU. "If I was here next year, it wouldn't affect my decision to come here or not said Fortes- Brandon Benfield, senior construction management major, said he does not feel ECU is spending the students' money appropriately with the tuition increase. "1 feel ECU is overlooking the most obvious needs of its students said Benfield. "With the several rapes and armed robberies that have occurred in the dorms this year, ECU needs to use its fund- ing to increase the security on campus Benfield said he would like to see the students' money used to ensure student safety, and other funding should come from ol hei sources. Parents may be reluctant to send their kids to school here if safety is not a priority, Benfield (saiRt&'S CHECK OUT ONE OF OUR 2 ilraizH GARRV'S HAS CLOTHING 3 ACCESSORIES IN BUSINESS FOR 13 VEARS IN GREENVILLE WITH OVER ZO VEARS OF EXPERIENCE GARRV'S HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN MANY MAJOR TATTOO MAGAZINES GARRV'S ACCEPTS Iz&i f FAT TOO rJ STUDIOS BODY PIERCING GOLDSBORO LOCATION HWV 70 E - 010-751-8477 ROCKY MOUNT LOCATION 138 BENVENNC RD - r52-077-OIZO " NEW LOCATION! 33Q8-E S. MEMORIAL DR. GREENVILLE NC 27838 2"32-7"30-O6OO MONTHURS. I-0PM FRI. I-IOPM SAT. IZ-IOPM DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE 420 EVANS STREET GREENVILLE NC 27858 252-7'38-SHIN MONDAY - SATURDAY I2-9PM WWW.SHINGRAFIX.COM said. The Board of Governors did not approve a system-wide tuition hike for LFNC schools. Chuck Hawkins, senior associ- ate vice chancellor for financial services, said the majority of the need for the UNC-system increase was due to the state of I he economy. "The economy is improving in North Carolina but still lags 111 the rest of the country said Hawkins. The ECU increase will be distributed to professor salaries, financial aid and improved advising programs. Hawkins said ECU'S tuition still remains relatively low com- pared to other state schools in the nation, and the increase should not deter students from coining to the university. "We are still adding money to financial aid and we are still in the lower 25th percentile ol tuition rates in the country for four-year public schools Hawkins said. David Bjorkman, assistant chemistry professor agreed. "The state of North Carolina has always been extremely gen- erous in giving money to educa- tion to make it available lo as many students as possible said Bjorkman. North Carolina universities benefit the economy by luring out-of-state students whose native states' institutions have higher tuition. "North Carolina makes money by educating New Jersey students who find it cheaper to pay out-of-state tuition in North Carolina than in-state tuition in New Jersey Bjorkman said. Bjorkman said he feels the tuition increase is the result ol a decreased amount of federal money available, which affects more than college tuition. "Greenville raised properly tax because federal monev is drying up Bjorkman said. Joseph I lagan, associate pro- fessor of accounting, agrees the tuition increase is a result of the absence of federal funds. "The political reality today is a state has more responsibility from the federal government said I lagan. Il.igan said the state must either raise taxes or cut spend- ing, and at the political level they refuse to raise taxes, so they have to cut spending. Hawkins said the HOC under- stood the need for an increase and was able to make the right decision despite pressures from students and governor of North Carolina not to raise tuition. "I think the BOG did a good job with all the pressures on them and the tuition Increase will help but we still have a ways to go Hawkins said. his writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. ISigpl ond!)ar1ease May & get one month FREE! Newly Remodeled Kitchens & Bathrooms! Free Cable! Located near Campus & Downtown! iS i�-� Attention: ECU Students All NEW Inventory for the Spring Season Boardshorts from: Quiksilver, Billabong, Volcom, Lost, Rip Curl, O'Neil, Ezekiel, Hurley, Split, HIC, Fox Swimsuits from: Roxy, Billabong, Flip-flops from: L-Space, Radio Fiji, Raisins, Aaron Chang, Lucy Love Plus Much Much More Fusion Surf & Skate 420 - B East Arlington Blvd. 321-4884 Sunglasses from: Dragon, Von Zipper, Electric, Hot Buttered, Arnette, Anarchy, Oakley, Angel, Legend, Spy, Smith Flip-flops from: Rainbow, Reef Fusion Skate ShopPark 504 West 10th St. 758-0003 Computer Headaches? It. 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McLeod Editor-in-chief editor@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 Erin Rickert News Editor Amanda Lingerfelt Features Editor Ryan Downey Sports Editor Meghann Roark Head Copy Editor Tanesha Sistrunk Photo Editor Newsroom Fax Advertising Holly O'Neal Asst News Editor John Bream Asst Features Editor Tony Zoppo Asst Sports Editor Daniel Roy Production Manager Amanda Vanness Asst Photo Editor Opinion Columnist Z2IZZ0 Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse 252.328.6366 252.328.6558 Serving ECU since 1925. The East Carolinian prints 9.000 copies every Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday during the regular academic year and 5.000 on Wednesdays during the summer "Our View" is the opin- ion of the editorial board and is written by editorial board members The East Carolinian welcomes letters to the editor which are limited to 250 words (whicf 1 may be edited for decency or brevity) We reserve the right to edit or reject letters and all letters must be signed and include a telephone number. Letters may be sent via e-mail to editor@theeast carolinian.com or to The East Carolinian, Student Publications Building, Greenville, NC 27858-4353. Call 252-328-6366 for more information. One copy of The East Carolinian is free, each additional copy is $1. Our View A message to the MLBPA: Stick by what your mission statement says. If you want to do what's best for the game and the athletes that play it, support a change in drug testing. Everywhere in baseball, front office or MLBPA, you always hear about "the good of the game, what is good for the game Steroids aren't, that should be pretty clear. How- ever, it appears some believe that's debatable. What is undoubtedly clear is that the players' union couldn't care less about what is good for the game. There is no room for steroids in any sport, let alone baseball. Protein supplements and such are fine if you want to give your body a boost in building muscle, but anything past a simple nutrient assistant is cheating - period. Almost everyone in baseball shares that opin- ion in some way. shape or form and those that don't probably grew a few hat sizes in the last couple of years. The drug testing that the MLB has in place now is a joke, and it won't change as long as the players' union keeps fighting a change in policy. Not to mention the simple fact that the organization is fighting a change is a hypocriti- cal stance. When you sit back and say that your organiza- tion wants what's best for the game and its players, that includes making it 100 percent clear that cheating will not be condoned nor tolerated. Steroids are cheating, in perhaps its most hei- nous form. In addition to hurting the game, it hurts the players. Anabolic steroids are not something to kid around with; they have serious negative effects on the body. Although athletes may be performing better for a few years, their health will decline severely with continued use - or any use, for that matter. A message to the MLBPA: Stick by what your mission statement says. If you want to do what's best for the game and the athletes that play it, support a change in drug testing. Bring in a third party to test the players in the off-season, have more random tests during the season, and try to remove the taint that may very well cover baseball for a long time if nothing is done soon. It's for the good of the game. California politicians living in a fantasy world ANTHONY MCKEE STAFF WRITER I supxse it's nice to know that some things never change. The sun rises in the east, the earth orbits the sun, you pay taxes, and .ililorni.i I� ilitic 1,1ns live in a fantasy world. Two notable occupants of this altered reality are apparent from recent events. First, of course, is ex-governor (iray Davis, removed from office for brazenly lying to voters and spending the state into near bankruptcy. Second, and my current favorite, is California state Senator John Vasconella. Senator (then Assemblyman) Vasconella gained notoriety in the early 1980s liy promising and chain - planing the creation of a "California lask force to Promote Self-Lsteem which was actually created in 1987. lie was also an early proponent for legalizing what he apparently already has a lot of experience with: marijuana. For "medicinal" use only, oi course. Senator Vasconella introduced a proposed amendment to the Cali- forniainstitution on March 8 that is Ix'ing called the "Training Wheels lor Citizenship" hill. This proposed amendment would extend the right to vote to children as young as 14 years ol age. That, in and of itself, is enough to require a reality check, but the good Senator took his idea one step further, lie suggested that 14 and 15-year-olds would only count lor one-quarter of a vote. Children 16 and 17 would le granted a whopping one-half of a vote. 1 low is this concept any differ- ent than counting slaves as three- fifths ol a Jerson as was done early in our history? Senator Vasconella's plan takes a segment of the population and officially recognizes them as less than full citizens. And this is the man who championed the "Self- Esteem lask Force Me wants to tell hormonally- hyper teenagers that for the most art are trying to find their self- esteem that they are not "deserv- ing" of full recognition. And this plan is actually receiving support from his fellow Democrats. Three of them, Sen. Edward Vincent and Assemblywomen Carol Liu and Sarah Reyes signed on early, and more are following. The Democrats portray them- selves as champions Of sensitivity, compassion and personal rights, yet they are perfectly willing to assign 14 tot 7-year-olds less than full "rights" when it suits their purpose. And make no mistake, this proposal is not about "compas- sion or any other catchy phrase that someone will undoubtedly come up with, it is al)out political power, pure and simple. But instead of delving into the nefarious reason- ing behind the bill, let's examine why it is such a terrible idea. I'll try to keep the list short. First, the idea of counting any- txxly, for any reason, as less than a full person is repulsive. For that reason alone, this proposal should fail and Senator Vasconella shcxild be required to attend "sensitivity training" for his transgression. Second, the U.S. Constitution dex's not allow anyone younger than 18 to vote. If this proposal passes, 14 to 17-year-olds will have a say in the election of U.S. Senators, members of the Flouse of Representatives from California as well as the presi- dent. Will those election results be honored since they are not legal by federal standards? Will they !x told that they may not vote in these elec- tions? WcxjIcI they he allowed to vote only to have their votes discarded? Will the Constitution have to be amended to allow these votes? Third, the cost of enacting this would he astronomical. All cur- rent computer votingtouchscreen machines would have to lx' repro- grammed at a minimum. More than likely, however, they will need to be physically modified or replaced, since there has to be some place for the voter to enter their age. All the tabulating machines, whether for punch card or computerized ballots, would need to lx- updated to accommodate the changes. Training would have to be provided for election workers, the list just gixs on. Fourth, the chance of error or cxitright fraud would tx- immense. How would the Election Board ensure that the ballots for 14 to 17- year-olds were not counted as full votes either accidentally or inten- tionally? Then there is the issue of counting the fractional votes. How would they be handled? Consider- ing this is California, 1 can envision the following scenario: If the voter is Democrat, any total over a whole numlxjr would be rounded up. If the voter is Republican, it would be nxitided down. Fifth, those of you with broth- ers, sisters, nephews, nieces, cousins, whatever that are between 14 and 17 (or somewhere around that age), do you think they are ready to vote on major, life-changing issues that will affect the country for years afterwards? I only ask because if this proposal passes in California, it is only a matter of time before the insanity spreads east, like it always does. Sixth, and finally, this will open the doors to redefining cur- rent laws. Just a few that could be affected would lx statutory rape, age of consent, sex crimes, drinking age, driving age, marriage age, gun own- ership, child labor, etc. Every one of these laws, and many, many more, have age standards. Lowering the voting age would allow a crack to form in these protections. And it has been proven so many times in this country in recent times, if you allow even a little crack to form, someone will keep forcing it until the door is gone. Are we as a scxiety prepared to take that chance? So, even though this is mainly an attempt to pull more votes Into the Democrats' column, once again the future consequences were not fully considered before proposing changes. Or were they? Opinions In Brief The purpose of TEC'S opinion pages is to invoke conversation in ECU'S community. To respond to an opinion on this page, please send your letter, with your contact Information for verification, to editor@theeastcarolinian.com. TEC EDITORIAL BOARD Wal-Mart needs better customer service On a recent trip to Wal-Mart the following three events hap- pened to me: First, I waited in a line of five people at the Customer Service desk to return an item. Only one person was waiting on the cus- tomers, while two other Wal-Mart employees looked on and gossiped behind the counter. Next, I went to the paint Counter to have some paint mixed. It took at least 10 minutes tor me to find an employee, and then another 10 minutes tor that person to find someone who actu- ally knew how to mix paints. Finally, I went to pick up photos that had been dropped off for one-hour film processing. It had been exactly one hour and my film had not been touched. I left the store and returned two hours later to find out that my film, surprise, had yet to be developed. After such an experience I have come to the conclusion that a few cents saved is not worth having your time wasted and to be treated like you don't matter. You can bet I'll be taking my business (and mv film) elsewhere. Maybe I'll walk With gas prices on the rise, it makes me want to park my car so 1 won't have to visit the gas station once a week. 1 rernemberwhen I first got a car, and I could fill the gas tank up for $10 to $12. Now It takes at least $20 to $25 to fill the gas tank up. As if that weren't had enough, it makes me even more upset when I take friends here and there with no offer from them to help pay (or gas. I think it would be common courtesy to offer to help me pay for gas, especially when gas prices arc so high I love having a car so that I can go when and where I want; but it must be nice to be able to get to these places without driving and without paying to get there. Vegetarian meals aren't equally distributed on campus Studies have shown eating healthy doesn't mean eating meat, hut Uncling nutritious, vegetarian meals on campus can be hard depending on where you live. During my first semester at ECU, I lived in Fleming Hall, near Wright Place, Mendenhall Cafeteria and The Spot. Finding healthy options in Mendenhall was never that hard, thanks to the buffet and salad bar set-up, but The Spot and Wright Place were a little trickier. Meals at these (wo locations were limited and measly (e.g.�a veggie sub at The Spot consists of tomato, let- luce, cheese and onions). It wasn't until I moved off campus that I first ventured to the eateries on College Hill. There, the selection of vegetar- ian fair is noticeably greater than the Central Campus loca- tions. I'irate Market has entire sections devoted to organic and meat-free choices. I wonder why this imbal- ance exists and further, why I was never informed of the other options available. Dining Services needs to either equal- ize the dietary offerings across campus or improve their publi- cation of product availability at specific locations. Bush administration credits Sept. 11 If the president wants to be re-elected this fall, then the administration had better find something positive to focus on heading into election season. The current use of terrorism to promote himself is shallow and hurtful. The administration has nothing else to hang its hat on other than how they reacted to Sept. 11. This administration uses the attacks ads both a crutch and a sling. Why is the economy down? Well, it's because of Sept. 11. Some oi the families of the victims of the attacks were hurt and angry at the use of 9-11 imagery in the political ads. I don't want to look back on the attacks anymore. There is not one thing that is better about this country than before they came into power, and the president knows this. He includes heavy references to the attacks every time he opens his mouth. 1 want to know the plan for the job market is. I think the millions of laid off workers deserve a better explanation as to why they no longer have jobs, rather then an invitation to take advantage of slightly lower prices. There are a lot of people being hurt by the current economic- strategy. I am also tired of hearing about middle class tax cuts and how much they have helped the country. My father got $400 hack on the tax cuts. Thank goodness, now he can finally buy that new lamp he needed to secure his future. Increases mean bigger trouble for middle class The Board of Governors recently passed tuition increases for all 16 UNC-system schools, and some increases were as much as $1,500. Board members justified this increase, claiming the majority of funds would go toward financial aid. Now this is great for those who are underprivileged, but what about students from middle class families? We may be denied financial aid because our parents are said to make too much money but we, too, are the ones that leave col- lege with loans, credit card debt and a history of struggle. The SI million bill A Georgia woman tried to use tried to use two gift cards worth $2.32 to Ixiy $1,67S of clothing at Wal-Mart a few weeks ago. When that didn't work, she pulled out a fake $1 million bill, saying that was all site had and she needed change. The clerk immediately noticed the bill was fake, and the store called the police to have her arrested. Police later found two more of the bills in her purse. The three bills were suppos- edly given to her by her husband for her birthday. In court, her' plea was ignorance. In her mug shot, the tattered woman is seen smiling. I'd be smiling, too, if I got $3 million for my birthday. She blamed the U.S. Treasury, saying, "You can't keep up with the U.S. Treasury If I thought I really had a $1 million bill, I sure wouldn't go to Wal-Mart for my shopping spree. Where was she planning on spending the other two? Kmart and the Dollar Tree? What a birthday! � 3-25-04 THE LAST CAROLINIAN � NLWS PAGL Ab Launch WE BUY BACK A-B EMPTY KEGS i (NOT SOUTH PAW, MILLER LITE, OR YUENGLING) OPEN 8-12& 1-5M0N-FRI CALL 758-1515 for Directions R.A. Jeffreys Distributing 1950 N. 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Health and Human Environment ? Neurosciencc ? Social and Cultural Issues ? For more information, consult www.ecu.eduur. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 328-6799 (V) or (252) 328-0899 (TTY). from page A1 SdA - such .is legal ad Ice and cash loans up to $50, review the constitution and bylaws that govern SGA to see if revising them will benefit stu- dents and continue to look for ways to Improve campus safety. O'Donnell said she also wants to increase commu- nication between SdA and the students. "We've become reallv detached from the issues and from the students, this year, if we're elected, it's going to be about going out there and getting the students said O'Donnell. To foster continuity within student government, Ticket One intends to enact a stu- dent government training program, called Pish Aids, thai would orient and train inter- ested freshmen in how campus government works and how to gel involved. To benefit students, Baer said he would like to develop a "pirate card" that would have a list ol local businesses that offer discounts or special deals to ECU students. O'Donnell said her ticket wants to find a way. In collabo- ration with The East Carolinian, to inform the student body of what their elected SGA officers and the senators are doing to benefit them. O'Donnell said Larahertson is working on a way to put the senate role online so students can see it their representatives are fulfilling their duties by attend- ing meetings, and Creaver plans to put SdA's spending online. "II will show exactly where the money is going O'Donnell said. "We're going to work on liscal accountability With the increased number of students at ECU, O'Donnell said there are more organiza- tions asking for funding from Student government. lb bring in the money nec- essary to fund these additional organizations without raising student fees, she said she plans to work on setting up an endow- ment that would grow to provide additional money. She said SCiA would work with local businesses to see if llicv i onld contribute. A professor rating Web site is also being proposed. Differ- ent from Katemyprofessor.com, it would show an instructor's grade distribution, course drop rate and other relevant information. Last year, Baer and ('l tonnell ran together on I icket A the ticket that had all four of its candidates elected. Despite running against each other this year, Baer said there was no difference of opinion that lead to the split. "There arc no ill feelings at all, and hopefully at the end. when the election Is over, we can support each other in whatever role we take nil Baer said. "What I encourage the stu dent body to do is to look at experience. Experience is what really matters, look at each ticket slot-by-slot. Has eai h person been in SdA' Do they have the leadership skills needed to do the job? My passion is lor student government and helping Students, not the title that is one area where the two candidates for president agreed. O'Donnell said she wants to "return to an organization that serves the students "I love student government, and I love the potential it has lor the university O'Donnell said. The SGA elections are si lied uled for March M) -31, from 9 a.m. - S p.m. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. Crime from page A1 The East Carolinian noticed vulgar statements written in several of the men's bathrooms in Jovner Library. J.I Smith, administrative captain of the ECU Police Department, said vandalism could be categorized in several ways. "There is malicious vandal- ism, damage to real property and damage to personal prop- erty said Smith Smith said the penalties depend on the category in which an act of vandalism falls. The defacing i the posters in Slay Hall could l.ill under several classifications and the charges could be threefold. Smith said a distinction would have to be made whether to charge someone with "damage to real prnperty houses or buildings - or "damage to personal property meaning damaging or defacing something a person owns. "You would also have to look at jwhether it is a hate crime. That would be another issue. Certainly the penalty for thai would be greater than damage to real property or damage to personal property Smith said. Vandalism tends to occur more often during football season, Smith said. Smith said the bronze statue of I'eeDee the Pirate located at tin stadium had been painted purple and yellow. the "culprits" used water-soluble paint, and the statue was not damaged. To maliciously vandalize property someone would have to willfully and deliberately deface, desecrate or destroy property, said Christine Rus- sell, JD, a lawyer and visiting communication assistant pro- fessor. � It usually means deliberate intent to cause damage or emo- tional injury to the owner, or the property itself said Rus- sell. Penalties for vandalism can vary from lines and restitu- tion to community service, said Margaret Olsze- wska, assistant director for the Office ol Student Conflict Resolution. Olszewska's office handles Violations of the ECU code of conduct. "We (students and coun- selors would talk about what happened. If I don't hear a violation, then the case is closed said Olszewska. "If I did hear a violation. typically I would propose sanctions - restitution or community ser ice il it's some- thing fairly minor Olszewska said if a stu- dent vandalizes something off-campus, the i onfllcl resolution office would issue university punishment since the person violated 11 i I'scodeof conduct. If a person chopped down a 200-year-old oak tree on campus, for example, they may have to pay restitution, lines or under recommenda- tion of forestry services, plant trees. This writer can be contacted at news&theeastcarolinian. com. j Spring Election ONLINE VOTING FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICE POLLS OPEN MARCH 30 AT 9:00 AM POLLS CLOSE MARCH 31 AT 5:00 PM RAGI 'V 1HE AST CAROLINIAN � NLWS 3-25-04 page a; Weird News 4-year-old brings crack to school INDIANAPOUS (AP) - A four-year-old boy brought crack cocaine worth up to $10000 US to his preschool class Monday, authonties said Police said the boy took rocks of crack cocaine out of his backpack and showed them to other children in his Head Start class, saying the drugs were flour Teachers realized it was cocaine and called authonties Police searched the boys home, but did not find the parents Sgt Russell Bums said The boy and his sister were placed in protective custody and arrest warrants were issued for the parents Bums said No names were released Panda gets crash course in reproduction BEIJING (AP) - Chinese veterinarians have begun showing American-bom panda Hua Mei sex-education videos featuring pandas mating to prepare her for 'blind dates" with Chinese suitors, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Tuesday The four-year-old animal, whose name means "China-America" arrived in China from San Diego in February Now that her month of quarantine is complete, officials are hoping she will quickly mate with a panda at her new home, the Wolong Giant Panda Protection Research Centre in southwestern China 'We hope she can get pregnant by the end of March But first of all. she should have some sexual education" said Wei Rongping, assistant director of the research centre, quoted by Xinhua Juror brings pot to court CHARLESTON, SC (AP) - A juror was arrested after officers noticed he was trying to carry marijuana into a courthouse, police said Jimmy Andre Thompson, 30, was trying to re-enter the Charleston County Courthouse Thursday when he was asked to empty his pockets before going through a metal detector, police said Officers saw Thompson pull out a small plastic bag containing a green, leafy substance, police said He quickly shoved the bag back into his pants and pulled out a bag of peanuts Police said Thompson had about 18 grams of marijuana worth about $90. "This is a first" said prosecutor Ralph Hoisington "We've had an occasional pocketknite before, but no jurors have ever brought drugs in as far as I know Wright frompageA2 attempting to determine the best way to fix the problem. Facilities Services has put in a request for funds to completely repair the fountain, a project that would require extensive dig- ging and time, Kisida said. The estimated cost of the project is around $400,000. kisida said he expects to receive approval for the project in late March. Some students are support- ive of the repairs and hope the fountain will return to complete functionality soon. "I think the fountain is a great addition to Wright Click said junior biochemistry major Ryan Phillips. "It really adds a degree of class to ECU'S campus Still others were exasperated at the thought of more construc- tion on campus. "It's almost impossible to get to class as it is, and now they're probably going to have to close the street right there at the fountain, and it's going to be another major headache said Matt Roehrich, sophomore music performance major. This writer can be reached at news@theeas tcarolinian. com. �WIIIIIIMMliJiillilUllilrH!� Catck the shuttle bus to Faith Assembly of Cod! Bsginning March 28, 2004 CXASunday Shuttle Mendenhall9:50 Garrett Hall9:55 CHI ALPHA CAMPUS MINISTRIESJarvis Hall Cotton Hall9:56 9:57 Faith Assembly has: �Diverse Worship �Spirit filled Worship Leadership � Positive Attitude � Friendly & Loving PeopleSlay College Hill-Bottom College Hill-Top 10th & Brewster Umstead Hall Joyner Library9:58 10:00 10:01 10:03 10:04 10:05 For More Information Call Faith Assembly at 756-7676 FOR ElECTEP OFFICE Come out to meet the candidates, hear the issues, and ask questions. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 AT 8.00 PM MENPENHAll MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM Open to all students! 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COMMUNITY DAY Monday, March 22 7:30 a.m. Community tenders BreakfastJarvis Memorial United Methodist Church 11MX) am Chancellor's Forum on Health Care�Raising One Healthy GenerationBrody SOM Auditorium 12:00 noon Lunch�Celebration of rhc Country Doctor Museum Acquisition (by invitation)2W-40 Brody 1:30 p.m. Opening of the Historic Collections FacilityImtpus Health Sciences library STUDENT DAY Tuesday, March 23 3:00 p.m. College of" Education Scholarship Awards Ceremony and Reception Wilts Building 3:30 p.m. Student Celebration of liCLJ's Birthday Brickyard 6:00-9:00 p.m. Iron PouringRear Courtyard behind Jenkins line Arts Center 8:00 p.m. Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival Fletcher Music Recital Hall STUDENT DAY Wednesday, March 24 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Military Service Celebration Victory Bell by Christenbury Cymnasium Debnam Hunt Early Reading Room Dedication Joyner library ECU Arts at the Amphitheater Greenville Toyota Amphitheater, Town Commons Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival Fletcher Music Recital Hall Student Comedy ShowHendrtx Theater UNIVERSITY DAY Thursday, March 25 10:(X) a.m. Founders Week Convocation and Awarding of the Jarvis Medal Wright Auditorium 11:30 a.m. Lunch on rhc Mall 1:3() p.m. Brody I.ecTurc on Healrh (lareBrody SOM Auditorium All day Health Sciences Photo Retrospective iBrody SOM Lobby 3:00 p.m. Dixie Koldjeski Lecture on Nursing Monroe Center 6:30 p.m. Founders Awards I )inner Murphy Center ALUMNI AND PATRONS DAY Friday, March 26 8:00 a.m. Board of Trustees Meeting 2W-4UAD Bnaiy 9:30 a.m. Seeing the Future Display and PaCiround breaking Reception, School of Allied Health SciencesBrody First Floor 11:30 a.m. Groundbreaking for Learning Village N. Fmergency Drive All day Health Sciences Photo Retrospective Brody SOM lobby 6:30 p.m. Founders Week Celebration (by invitation)Selena and Technology Plaza 8:00 p.m. Moscow Festival Ballet Wright Auditorium ALUMNI AND PATRONS DAY Saturday, March 27 10:00 a.m. Bus Four of Campus for Alumni Reunion Participants 6:00 p.m. College of Human Ecology Alumni Awards Dinner Sweethearts, Todd Dining Flail 6:30 p.m. Alumni Reunion SocialMinges Coliseum Ticket Required emem Tradition. Growth. Excellence. BE EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY Tomorrow starts here. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at least forty-eight hours prior to the event. Write the Department for Disability Support Services, A-117 Brewster Building, or call 252-328-4802. PAGE A8 THE EAST CAROIINIAN � NEWS 3-25-04 East Carolina University Campus Living Good Times, Good Food, and Great Friends! 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STERLING UNIVERSITY Manor COLLEGIATE RESIDENCES � I-A't Camp) ttitfi Street past the intersection of Greenville Boulevartl ig l ai kCiMt) Manor is on vow left, one half mile past Greenville Boulevard Community Features � On ECU Bus Route � 24-Hour Emergenc Maintenance 24-Hour State of the Art Computer Center � Resort St vie Pool with Hot Tub Apartment Features � Ethernet Sen ice Included � YVD in every apartment 1 Private bedrooms available Private bathrooms available 13535 East 10th Street 252.758.5551 Greenville NC 27858! PAGEB1 3 25 04 FEATURES AMANDA LINGERFELT Features Editor JOHN BREAM Assistant Features Editor features@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 Did You Know? - Singersongwriter Elton John (1947) and actress Sara Jessica Parker (1965) both call today their birthday. - This month is National Play-the-Recorder Month. - Today is Pecan Day. - On this day in 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono staged their first bed-in for peace in Amsterdam. Announcements Films The Student Union Films Committee presents House of Sand and Fog today at 9:30 p.m Friday at 7 p.m. and midnight, Saturday at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m Big Fish is showing today at 7 p.m Friday at 9:30 p.m Saturday at 7 p.m. and midnight and Sunday at 3 p.m. All movies are free with a student ID and are located in the Hendrix Theatre For more information, call 328-4700. New Music Festival Class The New Music Festival at ECU presents Master Class I with Mario Davidovsky at 2 p.m today in the A. J. Fletcher Recital Hall. New Music Festival Concert The New Music Festival at ECU presents contemporary works for clarinet and piano at 8 p.m. today in the A. J Fletcher Recital Hall. Performers include Christopher Grymes on clarinet and Peter Henderson on piano. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at 1-800-ECU-ARTS. Concert The Student Union Popular Entertainment Committee presents a concert by Pretty Girls Make Graves with Majahonng and The Constitines at 9 p.m. today in the Pirate Underground This event is free. New Music Festival Class The New Music Festival at ECU presents Master Class II with Triple Helix at noon on Friday March 26 in the A J Fletcher Recital Hall. New Music Festival Seminar The New Music Festival at ECU presents Seminar I: Rehearsal and Recording of Choral Composition Competition Winners at 1 p.m on Friday, March 26 in the A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall. The event will feature the ECU Chamber Singers conducted by Daniel Bara. New Music Festival Concert The New Music Festival at ECU presents a New Music Camerata with various performers at 3 p m on Friday, March 26 in the A J Fletcher Recital Hall. Tickets are $5 Ballet Performance The Moscow Festival Ballet will present a performance of Cinderella al 8 p.m. on Friday. March 26 in Wright Auditorium This event is sponsored by the S Rudolph Performing Arts Series For tickets, call 1-800-ECU-ARTS New Music Festival Concert The New Music Festival at ECU presents PRISM Unplugged - New American Saxophone Quartets with various performers at 8 p.m on Friday, March 26 in the A J. Fletcher Recital Hall. Tickets are $5. Greenville Live A.J. McMurphy's 1914 Timbury Drive 355-7956 Saturday. March 27,9 p.m. Pockit Chefs 505 505 Red Banks Road 355-7505 Wednesday. March 31,7:30 p.m. ECU jazz faculty and students Christy's Euro Pub . 301 S. Jarvis St 758-2774 Tuesday, March 30,10 p.m Open mic night City Hotel and Bistro 203 S.W. Greenville Blvd. 355-8300 Wednesday. March 31, 7 p.m Live Music Corrigan's 122 E Fifth St. 758-3114 Friday, March 26,10 p.m. Live music Saturday. March 27 10 p.m. Live music Courtyard Tavern 703 S.E. Greenville Blvd. 321-0202 Sunday, March 28, 7 p.m. Spare Change El Ranchlto 315 E Tenth St 561-7336 Thursday. March 25.7 pm. Mariachi Band Ham's 701 Evans St 830-2739 Thursday, March 25,10 pm Karaoke Saturday, March 26,10 p.m. Sucker Punch Sunday. March 27,10 p.m Open mic night Mesh Cafe 1011-A Red Banks Road 321-MESH Thursday. March 25,9 p.m. Big Bertha Friday. March 26,9 p.m. Comedy Saturday, March 27.9 p.m Deejay Peasants 110 E Fourth St 752-5855 Thursday, March 25,9 p.m Valient Thorr Friday. March 26,9 pm. Bluestring Saturday, March 27.9 p.m. Willie and Me Tuesday, March 30,9 p.m. Live Music Player's Choice Community Square, Memorial Drive 355-4149 Thursday, March 25.10 p.m. Karaoke Saturday, March 27,10 p.m. On Edge Players Retreat 1631 Pactolus Road 758-6856 Thursday, March 25,7 p.m. Karaoke Saturday. March 27 9 p.m. Take 3 Professor O'Cools 605 Greenville Blvd 355-2946 Saturday, March 27,9:30 p.m Karaoke Wimple's Steam Bar 206 Main St Winterville 355-4220 Friday, March 26.7:30 p.m. Don Cox Saturday, March 26,7:30 p.m. Rob Legere game Does aming sWexist on college campuses? USA TUMBARELLO STAFF WRITER Besides the occasional successful high school sweet- hearts, it seems many college relationships end up short-lived and unsuccessful. College is about experiment- ing and having fun - and dating is about experimenting and having fun - so why are the two not hand-in-hand? So many of us turn up in col- lege seeking the "one who we can be with forever In the melting pot of university life, it is often hard to decipher what and whom you like and dislike. The choices of people can overwhelm you, thus making decisions toward a relationship often rash and impulsive. The fears of being alone and diving into something completely unknown are often the deciding factors of why people choose to stay with their high school loves. In addition, many high school- ers have the mentality that the relationship really is that strong and together anything can be accomplished. College is full of uncomfort- able situations with unfamiliar people. Therefore, many couples who are secure with their rela- tionships choose to stay together with something they know works for them and for each other. Leaving the comfort zone and having to change is not an option for many couples. Although staying together is initially the more comfort- able path, trying to manage a long-distance relationship is messy, and it often leads to its downfall. Everyone hears the stories of others who attempted long-dis- tance love and how it ended up in demise. However, these tales are usually shrugged off with thoughts of how your relation- ship is different - that you and your significant other have what it takes to stay together. Maybe you do. More often than not, though, these couples who once thought they could live through the jealousy, wor- rying and protectivcnuss find themselves retelling the story of their failed relationship to other optimistic college-goers. Which brings us back to the point of dating. If you're one ol those many people not in a sur- viving high school relationship, where do you stand? Social situa- tionsare abundant in the college atmosphere, and it seems dating has become a thing of the past. The social standards and situations in which we live have completely changed and have almost eradicated the dating scene on college campuses. The fast-paced movement within meeting locations makes it hard to get to know someone with a first encounter. Clubs, parties and vacations don't really pro- vide ideal situations for finding someone with whom you might be compatible. Night after night, students end up in the same drunken situations meeting new people, but never really knowing if they are compatible with them. So much emphasis is placed on meeting "the one" that we often don't take the time to get to know the person, situations are rushed and just leave you in a state of confusion. The problem lies in the fact that guys and girls do not have the same goals when searching for a significant other. While girls are often looking for something more than just one night, guys are often looking for nothing more. "I feel like guys are only look- ing for one thing, and it puts a lot ol pressure and expectations on the women said Kelly Kenne. senior art education major. "It makes dating difficult because you never know their true intentions As soon as the slightest bit ol courting occurs, talks turn to, "Where are we going in this relationship? Are we going to see other people Is this exclusive?" What happened to just having fun? The terms "casual dating" and "no-strings-attai lied" seem to have dissipated from people's vocabulary. Dating just to meet people is a thing of the past, doing out with multiple people at a time before deciding who you are most compatible with was the normal procedure, hut nowadays it's almost considered cheating. "People in college are so rushed because they are trying too hard to find 'the one and they aren't taking the time to become friends first said Kristin I'olyn- iak, junior accounting major. People are so intent on find- ing something substantial that feelings of posscssivencss and ideas of becoming a couple kk k in early in relationships. I his causes a lot oi strain. In the beginning, the relationship may lie great, but In the end it winds tip liling out without reason It's because people aren't taking their time. I here is no label on college that says, "Find the rest ol imji life here So. slow down and enjoy it. Think ol college as a big melting pot: take your dips, find your tastes and stick with what you like because when you finally have found "the one you will know more about what you want and who you want to be with. It will only make your relationship stronger and last longer. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.com. What advice do you have for students in relationships? JEREMY QREEVER SENIOR POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR "Monogamy is overrated DEVYN STURDAVANT JUNIOR COMMUNICATION MAJOR "Have an understanding and keep communication lines open. KATHERINE HENDERSON FRESHMAN ENGLISH MAJOR "You have to have trust and honesty in in a relationship to make it work Grilling tips help spice up recipes Useful ideas for beginning chefs LAUREN MASON SENIOR WRITER With warm weather on the way and the start of long days, it will be the perfect season to bring out the grill and try new recipes. Grilling is a cooking style that is often associated with summer cookouls and family barbecues. However, it takes experience to learn the proper techniques for quality grilling. Grilling is a unique com- bination of cooking because it involves the direct heat of the grill and the indirect heat that collects under the closed lid. Using high heat from both sources, food cooks quickly and must be turned to cook evenly. 1 lowever, if it is turned too often, it can become overcooked and tough. The key: only turn when necessary, usually indicated by grill marks on the meat. Using marinade helps add flavor and tenderize meat. Try to use approximately one to two cups of marinade for every one to two pounds of meat, leaving it completely covered. It's easy to use plastic bags or containers to soak the meat beforehand. Try to use meat slices that are at least an inch and a half thick for the best results and ham- burger meat with 15 to 20 percent fat to keep burgers juicy. Any type of tomato or sugar- based sauce should only be added at the end of the grilling because it burns easily and usually doesn't add any sort of flavor to the inside of the meat. Spices or rubs should be applied up to an hour before grilling to allow the flavor to soak in. Tongs are the best utensils for turning meat because forks will punch holes and allow the natural juices to escape. It's important not to use too much lighter fluid when building the fire for a charcoal grill. Only use the least amount possible and never apply cooking spray to a lit lire. Also, try not to use spray bottles of water to control flare-ups in the fire. They're typically caused by too much fat and high heat Just trim off excess fat and move the meat to another part of the grill. The charcoal should extend about an inch to two inches beyond the area of grilling for direct grilling, while indirect grilling should be placed on either side of a drip pan. "I prefer charcoal over gas grills, but I usually don't worry about direct or indirect grilling and just watch the meat until it's done said Nick human, senior electronics major. There are many meals to choose from when grilling, along with a combination of marinades and spices. A variety of seafood, poultry, beef and pork can he used, while a creative griller has the option of (boosing breads and vegetables for a more unique meal. Most people have favorites for the grill, whether it's barbecued chicken or a well-done steak. "I think chicken Is easy to grill if the cuts are not too thick, but I usually stick to hamburg- ers for cook-outs with my friends and family I'ittman said. "My dad loves grilling salmon see GRILLING page B4 Grilled Lime Fajitas 1 pound flank steak or chicken breast I 112 cup lime juice � 14 cup ground cllantro 14 cup white vinegar I 14 cup olive oil � 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon cayenne I 3 cloves minced garlic � 1 tablespoon ground black pepper Mix all ingredients except meat together thoroughly. Marinate meat in mixture overnight. Prepare grill. Remove marinade and place In saucepan. Cook until it bolls set aside and let cool. Grill meat, basting with marinade until cooked. Cut into long thin strips. Serve with warmed tortillas, grilled and sliced bell peppers and onions and your choice of sour cream, guacamole or salsa Grilled Bread Preparation: GrillDirect 4 slices sourdough bread about 12 Inch thick 14 cup butter 2 cloves minced garlic 1 teaspoon paprika 1,7 teaspoon dned oregano leaves 1 '4 teaspoon cumin I 4 teaspoon cayenne Melt butter In saucepan. Add garlic and cook until garlic just barely starts to brown. Remove from heat and add spices Mix well. Brush one side ol each slice ol bread and place on preheated grill. Cook until bread is golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Recipes from bbq.about.com. PAGED2 ITC EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES 3-25-04 The Moscow Festival Ballet will perform Cinderella tomorrow in Wright Auditorium. Classic fairytale comes to life on stage Ballet company presents 'Cinderella' LAURA PEKAREK STAFF WRITER The beloved story of the transformation of a mistreated stepchild into a radiant princess comes to life in Wright Audito- rium, Friday, March 26 at K p.m. The Moscow festival Ballet trans forms Cinderella into a sparkling full-length ballet. "This is not just a fairy t.il I. u little girls said Carol Woodruff, Director of Cultural Outreach. Cinderella is a delightful tale of how dreams really can come true Sergei Kadchenko, founder ol the Moscow festival liallet, grad- uated from the Moscow School ol Dance in 1964 and then joined the Bolshoi Ballet, where lie worked for 25 years. He danced the entire repertoire at the Rnl- shoi hut enjoyed ,i spec ial reputa- tion for Spanish dance, lie also studied the business operations of Western companies during tours with Itolshoj. Radchenko founded the Moscow festival Uallet in I9K� in his quest to bring together the highest classical elements o the great Bolshoi and Kirov Bal- lets. During an era of immense change, he envisioned a new independent company that Stayed Within the framework of Russian classic ballet. At the end of the Soviet Union system, Kadchenko found the treatise freedom lie needed i Us company was the first independent ballet company to be established and allowed a wider audience to see the productions. Including some stars ot the Bolshoi and Kirov ballets, tin MOSCOW festival Ballet is com- posed of other well-regarded dancers Irom across Russia. The company tours the United States with approximately 50 dancers, as well as 10 non-dancer staff members. More performers have been known to join the show spo- radically throughout the tour. The company has completed two successful tours throughout I urope, as well as a tour ot Asia, Japan and Korea. Additionally, the Moscow festival Ballet has performed in the Istanbul Fes- tival in Turkey and the Athens Festival in Greece. I he troupe has had the opportunity to travel around the world due to the outpouring of enthusiasm from its audiences. I lie group continues the traditions that best define Rus- sian liallet by performing classic works such as diselle. I'aaidta and DonQfbtote. The company ision- Stantl) working on new pieces commissioned from Russia and other full-length ballets from abroad, ITuv also specialize in other 20th-century lull-length ballets such as Romeo and Juliet and The Legend of I ove. I he ECU performance ol Cinderella by the Moscow festi- val Ballet is sponsored by the S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Scries. After her mother's deafth, Cinderella is forced to move in with her abusive stepfamily. Her stepmother and stepsisters gave her the nameinderella because she is always covered in cinders and ashes Irom the fireplace. She is forced to clean the house and take care of all household chores. Even on the night ol the Grand Royal Ball, she is forbid- den to go and must help her evil stepsisters gel readyinderell.iS dreams Ol romance and a better lite come true when her fairy god- mother appears. She transforms a pumpkin into a golden carriage and Cinderella's rags into a gor- geous gown with the wave of her wand. Upon arriving at the ball, the prince immediately falls in love with her, hut she must leave before the stroke of midnight or tin spell will be broken In her haste to leave, she leaves behind one of her glass slippers. The prince searches the kingdom for the slipper's owner, which leads him to Cinderella. the story of Cinderella has inspired everyone from young to old. artists to animators and filmmakers to choreographers. Radchenko renovated the clas- sic fairytale into a breathtak- ing ballet. Choreographed by Rostlslav Zakharov with musi- cal scores of Sergei Prokofiev, the elegant dancing, comical miming, rich costumes and col- orful scenery of this version of Cinderella will enchant anyone who loses the story. This writer can be contacted at features@theeostcorolinian.com. n Event Info Moscow Festival Ballet presents 'Cinderella' Friday, March 26 at 8 p.m. Wright Auditorium Advance tickets are $10 for ECU students, $20 for youth, $38 for faculty and staff and $40 for the general public. All tickets pur- chased at the door will be full price. Get tickets at the Central Ticket Office Monday-Friday, 9 am - 6 p.m, Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. or call 328-4788 or 1-800-ECU-ARTS. THE KiD up iS THE BREEZ OK. When can i start? II you're up to the challenge of a year-round outdoor adventure, being a Youth Counselor at an Eckerd Youth Alternatives wilderness camp may just be the perfect ob for you. Get paid to canoe, backpack and make friends that you'll keep for life It you have the patience and dedication to help turn an at-risk kid's life around, we'd like to talk with you. Excellent salary and benefits plus paid training, free room and board. As a Youth Counselor, you'll make more than a living. You'll make a difference. IK TW KfJTf Apply MliM it ww w.eckart jrg ECKERD a YOUTH UTERNATIVES PJ.��7451 Caanmtw, a 3S75I BRASS WOOD, AND WHITEBRIDGE APARTMENTS Brand New irasswood rT FREE HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET SERV1CF QUIET � PROMPT MAINTENANCE � SMALL PET WITH FEE ALL NEW TENANTS WHO SIGN UP IN MARCH CAN ENTER THE DRAWING TO WIN A NEW COMPUTER! GREAT VALUE & GREAT SERVICE LAW ENFORCEMENT DISCOUNTS HON : 355-4499 www.brasswood.com � brasswood(earthlink.net � East Carolina UNIVERSITY QGQ Academic Computing Environment What is it? ACE is a campus-wide effort addressing the support of student technology in the academic environment. Beginning in the fall of 2004, specific academic programs will begin requiring or strongly recommending their students to own a computer. The degree programs vary on when the computer will be required within the life of the program. In response to these requirements and recommendations, the ACE program has a selected vendor(s) and models it will support. We believe these models will bring quality and value to our students. ACE will provide training and troubleshooting for students who purchase one of the low-priced, select models. Purchasing a computer for students NOT enrolled in a requiring program is OPTIONAL. However, any student can take advantage of the special pricing and available support. 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Russu MOSCOW FESTIVAL Balllt CINDERELLA nisrn Director Sergei Radchcnko Stars and LEADING dancers I rom Russia's TOP DANCE COMPANIES will PER- FORM 1'ROKOIILV'S RICH AND COMPLEX BALLET ABOUT AN ILL-TREATED YOUNC. l.IRL WHOSE LIFE IS TRANSFORMED BY MAtilC, MIDNICIHT, AND A PRINCE'S LOVE For TICKETS or ini ormation call 2S2.32S.47U. �TTT 2S2.32S.473C. 1.IM.ECU.MTS M-F 9a.m6rm� SSl) 1 P.M5 P.M. moscowfestiv FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2004 � 8:00 P.M. IN WRIGHT AUDITO www.ecuarts.com Advance tickets S40 public, S38 ECU facultyMiff, S20 yiiutU. S10 EC U ituilavv All rickets arc $40 at the door Cimtip rates available. CN) uu EAST CAROLINA I MVFR.SIIY Offensive lyrics pervade tasteless Eamon album BETH GUNDERSON SENIOR WRITER Don't Want You Hack is the debut album from a 20-year-old Staten Island native who calls himself lamon. lie describes his music as ho-wop (a mixture of hip-hop, doo-wop and hoes). The CD debuted in Febru- ary amid much controversy. Although many rock and rap albums are peppered with profane language, it is not usu- ally the case with Red! music. The theme of a jilted guy flows throughout most of the album. Thai is especially true on the title track "P" It (I don't want you back) He talks trash about his ex-girlfriend saying he does not want her back because she cheated on him, calling her derogatory names and threaten- ing to throw away her presents. The edited version has been in heavy rotation on local radio stations. It is a definite shock to hear the fully profane album version. Recently, a so-called response song from an artist named I'rankie has been playing on the radio. Radio deejays said it was F.amon's ex-girlfriend, but the claim is false. The songs on the album have a good beat and are easy sing-a- longs. However, the question is: Would you want to? The entire CD is vulgar with very little respect for women. One of the worst songs is "Get Oft My D This title phrase is the chorus of the song. The backup singer, Milk Dee, even chants "My D" during the chorus. Although amusing, it's offensive. The track "My Baby's Lost" is filled with double standards. lamon says that he is cheating on his girlfriend with her best friend and gets mad when he finds out his girlfriend is also cheating on him. Most of the songs are stupid. They all say the same thing with invariable beats, but somehow you find yourself singing right along. "Somethin Strange" is one of the better songs, however, it still lacks insightful lyrics and is similar to the rest. Eamon is not classified as a rapper and is not talented in that area. As a singer and a songwriter, he is not very artistic either. Throw in a good beat and if you are not easily offended, though, then you might like It. Bottom Line: It's an amus- ing album, but it's hard to take him seriously as an artist since all of his songs are about hoes, just with a nice rhythm. This writer can be contacted at features@theeas tcarolinian. com. ? Album Info Title: 1 Don't Want You Back' Artist: Eamon Release Date: Feb. 17,2004. Quick Picks: Film Review iet (KRT) � the original Dawn of tin- Dead is not a good movie. The remake, on the other hand, is practically a masterpiece of its genre. How do I love it? Let me count the ways: It is funnier than the original, cheerfully piling up corpses and inventive gore. It is better paced than its overlong predecessor, which muffed its chances at suspense with mis- shapen scenes, crummy dialogue and porno-quality acting. The remake's zombies aren't slow and bored-looking; they're fast and motivated. And, unlike the original, the remake has humanity - instead of anony- mous characters, we get genu- ine actors Sarah Pol ley and Jake Weber, who react like you might if you suddenly found yourself in a world of crazed zombies who think you look like an entree (in the original, the zombies seem to he played by themselves). But enough about the original. This Dawn of the Dead borrows the concept (human sur- vivors hole up in a mall, which turns out not to be a place for fun in their lives) and themes (the individual vs. the community, compassion vs. self-interest, greed) of the 1980s version. But the story takes off in creative directions that will thrill you, scare you and make you laugh. There are minor flaws - It's set in Wisconsin, where the TV station would be WBFX, not KBI.X, for instance, and it was shot in a Canadian mall so the stores are all wrong - but even the mayhem has a clever, concise point. Yeah, if you had a gun and a lot of ammo and one zombie after another was coming at you, you might be able to pick off the first six of em. But what about the seventh? the eighth? The 91st? ? Film Info Title: 'Dawn of the Dead' Starring: Sarah Polley and Vlng Rhames Release Date: March 19,2004. D Tracy Hopkins d Bound School "Imagine waking with the sunrise, bathing in the ocean or drinking from a cool' mountain stream. Out here, nature becomes something other tBanwhat's outside your door. It's your home and your companion 247. You'll live a simple, low- impact lifestyle, learning the effects of human activities in the wilderness. Instruction in Leave No Trace, natural history and ecosystem preservation helps you make environmentally responsible choices on course and in your daily life as you care for and protect the earth's fragile resources otne see what's out there! What: Guest Speaker Tracy Hopkins Where: Adventure Center Wednesday, March 31 Timer 7!�typ�x PAGt B4 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES 3-25-04 3 25-04 Cinema Scene Student Union Films Free with ECU One Card House of Sand and Fog - starring Jennifer Connelly and Ben Kingsley Amir (Kingsley). a former member of the Shah ol Iran s inner circle, sees an opportunity to improve his life in America by buying a house being sold for back taxes However, it is a mistake - the house was improperly seized from its rightful owner, Katly (Connelly) After almost losing her life to addiction, she decides to fight for her home - at any cost Rated: R Big Fish - starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney and Billy Crudup Edward Bloom (Finney) loves to tell stories about himself as a young man (McGregor), and although his stories charm most and are often tall tales. they don't impress his estranged son When father and son are reunited, the son must learn how to separate fact from fiction to save their relationship Rated PG-13 Grilling from page Carmike 12 Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London - starring Frankie Muniz Anthony Anderson and Hannah Spearritt Banks goes undercover as a foreign exchange student in England Anderson will star as Banks' special operative handler much like Angie Harmon did in the first installment Rated: PG Dawn of the Dead - starring Sarah Polley and Ving Rhames Remake of George Romero's classic in which a swarm of slow-moving cannibalistic corpses snack on the inhabitants of a shopping mall Rated R, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - starring Jim Carrey Kate Winslet and Kirsten Dunst After a tumultuous relationship. Joel (Carrey) is stunned to find out his ex, Clementine (Winslet), has had her memory erased However when Joel tries to do the same, he rediscovers his earlier passion. Rated R Hidalgo - starring Viggo Mortensen. Malcolm McDowell and Omar Sharif Mortensen plays real-life 19th century Pony Express courier, Frank T. Hopkins In 1890, Hopkins, a respected horse rider once known as the best in the west, travtla to Africa to participate in a famous race known as the Ocean of Fire The Bedouins do not take kindly to him. and he has only his horse. Hidalgo, to lean on for survival Rated: PG-13 Jersey Qirl - starring Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler A savvy music promoter (Affleck) has his world turned upside down when he indulges in a whirlwind romance with a Publishing House book editor (Tyler) Rated: PG-13 The Ladyklllers - starring Tom Hanks and Marlon Wayans. An eccentric Southern professor (Hanks) puts together a gang of double-crossing thieves to rob a riverboat casino They rent a room in an old woman's house, but when she discovers the scheme, somebody has to kill her Rated: R. Never Die Alone - starring DMX and David Arquette A jou'nalist (Arquette) witnesses the murder of a gangster (DMX) The gangster's rise and fall is charted in flashback through the gangster's journal, which enables the journalist to understand why he was killed and tell the story Rated: R The Passion of The Christ - starring James Caviezel. Monica Bellucci and Maia Morgenstern. Controversial story of the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus Christ as told by director- screenwriter-producer Mel Gibson Rated: R. Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed - starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. The gang is back at it again doing battle with villains such as The Pterodactyl Ghost, The Black Knight Ghost and The 10.000 Volt Ghost in order to save the city of Coolsville. Rated: PG Secret Window - starring Johnny Depp, Maria Bellow and John Turturro Based on the Stephen King book, Secret Window, Mort Rainey (Depp), finds himself terrorized by a psychotic stalker named John Shooter (Turturro). Raineys living In a distant cabin after a painful divorce. Shooter finds him and accuses the novelist of stealing his idea for one of his books and changing only the ending Rated: PG-13. Starsky & Hutch - starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Snoop Dogg. The adaptation of the TV show takes place in the Bay City. It's a prequel' to the television series, about how the two police heroes got together, and their first case, involving a former college campus drug dealer turned big-time white-collar criminal. Rated: PG-13 Taking Lives - starring Angelina Jolle. Ethan Hawke and Kiefer Sutherland. Story of an FBI agent (Jolle) who becomes involved with her key witness while tracking a prolific serial killer who assumes the lives and identities of the people he kills. Rated: R. fillets with soy sauce or other marinades like that. They're so good and he always makes sure they don't get overcooked or flaky said Megan Brewer, senior hospitality management major. Kebabs can be made with colorful vegetables and fruit to add flavor and accom- modate different tastes. Even vegetarians can enjoy food from the grill like corn on the cob, potatoes and fresh peppers. Grilled bread also adds a nice touch with fire- seared pizza crust or thick French bread. For trouble-free grilling, just be sure to stay safe and always keep a watch on the grill. It is not possible to just leave the food on the grill and come back after 20 or 30 min- utes. 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Mendenhall Studen Center Ticket 328-4788 for ticket Presented by ECU STUDENT UNION o PAGH B6 Tmf �AT CWn � 3 25 04 SPORTS RYAN DOWNEY Sports Editor TONY Z0PP0 Assistant Sports Editor sports@theeastcarolinlan.com 252.328.6366 Announcements Rag Football A registration meeting for 4-on-4 spring flag football will be held March 29 at 5 p m in Mendenhall Student Center's Great Room Men's, women's and co-recreational leagues will be offered. Softball Hitting Challenge 10 p.m A softball hitting challenge will take place March 31 from 8 p.m. al the Blount Fields Registration will be available on sight. Self Defense Fitness Class Self Defense fitness classes will be held March 24 � April 14 from 8 pm - 9 p m The program offers students a chance to learn self-defense techniques in a progressive training system that allows them to avoid confrontation and defend themselves as Ihe situation dictates The program will also cover basic personal protection theories as well as some of the more recent philosophies on self-defense Quick Start Canoe, Kayak The adventure program is organizing an April 3 trip to the Cape Fear River for canoeing and kayaking Interested parties must register by March 26 A pre-trip meeting is scheduled for March 31. Sea Kayaking The Adventure program will be going to Bear Island April 2 - 4 for sea kayaking Those who want to participate must register by Friday. March 26 A pre-trip meeting is scheduled for Wednesday. March 31. Relaxation Yoga - Beginner Session III Relaxation Yoga for Beginners will run March 23 - April 27 on Tuesdays from 530 p.m. - 645 pm Program Dates for Session IV will run March 24 - April 28 on Wednesdays from 530 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Relaxation Yoga - Advanced Beginner Rleaxation Yoga for advanced beginners will run March 22 - April 26 on Mondays from 5:30 p m - 645 p m in 238 SRC Hatha Yoga: Body, Breath & Spirit: Fitness Hatha Yoga will run from March 10 - April 21 on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm - 6:50 p m. in 239 SRC. Hatha yoga postures improve strength, flexibility and balance and promotes a sense of well-being Instruction is tailored to the needs and abilities of individuals, focusing on safety and alignment Power Row Yoga Power Flow Yoga will run March 25 - April 22 on Thursdays from 4 30 p m - 5:45 p m. in 239 SRC Work at your own pace while seeking out that place where you feel challenged yet successful. 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It improves circulation, concentration, peace of mind, balance, promotes weight loss and coordination For more information on any of these programs, call 328-6387 Sports Briefs West Side stadium deal close to finalization The New York Jets are close to a deal for a $14 billion stadium on Manhattans West Side A source close to the negotiations, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Tuesday the deal, which faces opposition from many neighborhood residents, could be announced within a week The proposal also would expand the nearby Jacob K Javits Convention Center The Jets would spend $800 million on Ihe stadium The city and state would spend $600 million on a deck over the existing rail yards and a roof that would allow Ihe stadium to be used as convention space The plan would be partly financed by an increase in the city's hotel tax Portions of the plan would need the approval of the state Legislature The stadium proposal faces stiff opposition from neighborhood activists and elected officials representing the West Side, which consists mainly of warehouses, auto body shops and old rail yards They charge that the $600 million subsidy would be a sweetheart deal for the Jets The Jets currently play at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. N J and share the stadium with the New York Giants The Jets lease is up in 2008 Baseball Top 25 Rk TeamW-LPre 1 Stanford15-31 2 Texas26-32 3 LSU18-34 4 South Carolina19-23 5 Miami19-46 6 Rice16-65 7 Long Beach State16-510 8 Mississippi18-111 9 Arizona State20-58 10 Texas A&M21-49 11 Wichita State8-013 12 Tulane15-714 13 Notre Dame13-212 14 Auburn17-57 15 Florida State20-520 16 Southern Miss17-321 17 Florida20-516 18 ECU18-518 19 DC Irvine16-623 20 Nebraska13-425 21 Tennessee19-3NR 22 Florida Atlantic21-415 23 Central Florida20-4NR 24 North Carolina16-5NR 25 Virginia18-519 Scrimmage to be held Saturday Game highlights Purple �Gold Pigskin Pig-Out BRANDON HUGHES SENIOR WRITER ECU football players shook the sand out of their cleats after the week-long Spring Break hiatus from the Cliff Moore Practice Facility and got back to business on Tuesday. The team practiced two and a half hours in preparation for the Purple-Gold scrim- mage to be held on Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. "We put a lot of work into this practice and are trying not to take any steps backward by being off for a week, and I don't think we did said Head Coach John Thompson. "We're a better team today than we were the last time we practiced. Both sides really executed today and I'm very pleased While players relaxed during the week off, Thompson and his staff were hard at work evaluat- ing players. "During the break, we were really studying what we were doing, who we were doing it with and what we're going to be capable of doing The Pirates will hold their annual Purple-Gold game this weekend in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The contest is the biggest spring activity for the ECU football program every year. Thompson said. "I think that showed up OUl there today. We are really zeroing in on who has got to be llu- players for us and who will be the players for us Theannual spring scrimmage is scheduled for a 1 p.m. kickoff. The game is the main attrac- tion and will be part of the 21st annual Great Purple-Gold Pig- skin Pig-Out Party, which starts today. Ihe annual festivities will include a fireworks show, bar- becue, live music, carnival rides, a fashion show and an autograph session with members of the 2004 Pirate football team. "We want to execute and put on a good show. We want to be better that day just like we are every day Thompson said. "We're going to get out there and play our offense and defense and let our guys compete This writer can be contacted at sports@theeas tcarolinian. com. March Madness both bitter, sweet A preview of the upcoming Sweet 16 BRANDON HUGHES SENIOR WRITER The 2004 NCAA tournament was full of surprises as favor- ites fell when March Madness officially got underway last Thursday. Several top seeds moved on, but there were upsets aplenty. For 16 teams, the weekend was especially sweet. The St. I.ouis bracket witnessed two huge upsets as No. 9 UAB and No. 10 Nevada both moved on to the round of 16. The Blazers slipped past No. 8 Washington in the first round before the match-up of No. 1 ranked Kentucky. The Wildcats had a chance to avoid the upset in the waning sec- onds, but UAB celebrated as they became the lone Conference USA representative in the Sweet 16. Nevada upset Michigan Stale in round one and followed that up with an impressive rout over No. 2Gonzaga.T'heZags had lost only two games all season. UAB will face Kansas and Cieorgia Tech will play Nevada to determine who will come out of the St. Louis region and into the Final Four. The Fast Rutherford region held no surprises as the No. 1,2, J and 4seedsall advanced.The lone upset in which the higher seed won was No. 12 Manhattan's win over No. 5 Florida in the first round. St. Joseph's and Wake Forest will meet, as will Pittsburgh and Oklahoma. No. 7 Xavicr was the big surprise in the Atlanta region, advancing with the likes of Xavier will attempt to knock off Texas in the Sweet 16. Texas, Duke and Illinois. Xavier beat No. 2 Mississippi State 89- 74 and will meet up with Texas, who defeated UNC in the second round. Duke looks to be the front- runner in the region after routs ot Alabama State and Seton Hall, but Illinois is one of the holiest teams in the tour- ney. The Fighting I Mini were impressive with a 24-point victory over Cincinnati. No. 8 Alabama knocked out the other No. 1 seed as they sprinted past Stanford. The Crimson Tide won their opening round game over j Southern Illinois by just one point and will now face No. S Syracuse. The Orangemen advanced with a close win over BYU, paced by Gerry McNamara's 43 points. Syracuse then took down u i tournament champion Maryland. Vanderbilt Is another surprise Sheldon Williams and the Duke Blue Devils will have their first real tournament test this weekend when they play Illinois. in the Sweet 16 as they will take on No. 2 Connecticut. Vandy went on a furious comeback run over NC State to advance. IK onn, Uexpected, cruised over their first two opponents. St. I.ouis Region Pick: Kansas Thejayhawksand Yellow Jack- ets are much more talented than see BASKETBALL page B9 Steroid solution: For the good of the game Illegal steroids have no place in baseball TONYZOPPO ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Chew on this - at least one hit in S6 straight games: Mickey Mantle. The only player to ever finish a major league season batting .400 or over: Ted Williams. Ihe lirst man to break Babe's 60 home-run mark in one year with 61: Roger Maris. Ah, wait now, hold the seeds on that last one. Next to that magical number is an aster- isk denoting that maybe we shouldn't consider it legitimate. However, that denotation has nothing to do with the use t illegal performance enhancing drugs. Mark McGuire used Androstenedione, a.k.a. Andro, lor a few seasons before he jacked 70 homers in 1998. However, that was declared a legal supplement by the MLB at the time. Barry Bonds broke that record shortly after with 73 bombs in the 2001 season. Some record, huh? Especially considering that Bonds' career high before that year didn't even break 50 (46). More than a 30 per- cent increase over one year is an impressive number. It's the kind of number that makes eyebrows rise questioningly at how Bonds reached the milestone even with the knowledge of all of his skills and intense training regiment. Bonds has been hounded by reporters for the last month. Well, in light of recent events, perhaps the other shoe has dropped. Bonds' trainer, Greg Ander- son, among four others, was indicted on the charge of illegal anabolic steroid distribution in association with the Bay Area laboratories (:o-Operative (BALGO) in late February. However, Bonds isn't the only athlete on the diamond suspected ot illegal steroid use. New York Yankees' Gary Shef- field and Jason Giambi were tun players, along with Bonds, who were called to testify before ,i grand jury. All three have denied using steroids, and Bonds has Hone as far as going on record saying "test me ( imsulering the testing policies major league baseball has in effect right now, that might not be a bad idea. The current plan ot action for testing illegal drugs in the MLB is downright pitiful. Players are only tested twice for the entire year and both tests are in the same week. In addition to that, no tests are given in the off-season, the time when an athlete is most likely to train with anaholk steroids or other illegal substances. I his format has drawn wide- spread ridicule from players, owners and fans. Kven some ot the leaders of our country have spoken out and challenged baseball to institute a more strii I drug polity. "Your failure to commit to addressing this issue straight on and immediately will motivate this committee to search for legislative remedies said Sen. John Met ain (R-ARZ.), Chair- man of the Senate Commerce Committee, directing comments at players' union chief Donald l-ehr on March 10. "I don't know what they the remedies are. But I can tell you MLB commissioner Bud Selig, left, looks at Donald Fehr. and the players you represent, the status quo is not acceptable. And we will have to act in some way unless the major league players' union acts in the affirmative and rapid fashion Representative John Sense- brenner (R-WIS.) also steered a few stern comments toward l-ehr, but these came more recently on Monday, March 22. "I don't think the players' union has gotten the message, but they're getting it said Sensebrenner. "If somebody keels over dead because of an overdose, it doesn't do the players any good, because dead players don't pay union dues I hank you for your com- passion, Rep. Sensebrenner, it's heartwarming. In all serious- ness, though, he does have a valid point. Steroids can do horrible PAGI 67 cv T 71 Nil Thur! Sal 1 Friday Satu see BASEBALL page B9 ! Opti Regi Web (hi AVR: (2 Terrr One opei opei time until I PAGI B7 THL LAST CAROLINIAN � SPORTS 3 2b 04 Take Out 758-2774 301 S Jirvla Ci- Nightly Pinner Specials 4.95 Monday - Homemade Meatloaf Tuesday - Country Fried Chicken Wednesday - Spaghetti and Meatballs Thursday - Greek or Caesar Salad WChix Friday - Fish and Chips Saturday - Meat or 5 Cheese lasagna Sunday - Fried Shrimp Plate Paily Prink Specials Monday - .75 domestic Pottles Tuesday - 2 Imports Wednesday - M Mug Pud Lt H Pitchers Thursday - 2 House Hi-ballsWine ?2.50 Import of the day Friday - 3 Margarita � 2.50 Import of the day Saturday -Lits � 2.50 Import of the Pay Sunday - 2.50 Pint (tainness, Pass, Newcastle, Mack and Tan ECU hosts club soccer tournament f Club Sports Spring Fling looks to be better than ever ERIC GILMORE STAFF WRITER The men's and women's club soccer teams will play host to teams from around the nation this weekend. The Spring Fling 2004 will take place March 26- 28. Nine teams are set to play on the men's side, while only six are participating for the women. "We start on Friday night and we are going to go all week- end until the games are done said Gray Hodges, head of cllib sports. The men's bracket includes cluh teams from Duke, NC State, South Carolina, UNC, Michigan State, James Madison, the Naval Academy and Craven County ommunlty College. Each team will be guaran- teed three games played in a round robin format. The top learns from each group will then advance to the semifinals to be played Sunday morning. I he finals will be held at I p.m. �it Mount fields. The women's bracket con- tains James Madison, Florida and the College of Charleston. I he men and women previously went to a tournament in Gaines- ville, Ha so the Gators will he a familiar foe. Until the men and women's soccer teams are filled with ex- varsity high school players who love the game of soccer They hold practices two to three times a week and players dictate the intensity of the practices. Both teams have traveled extensively to go to tournaments all over the country. This tournament will be the same for other teams. Michigan State has almost a 14-hnur drive in front ot them hut will still make it because they love the game. The men's team and women's team will play hack-to-back games on Friday night. I 'he first match-up for the women is against Florida at H p.m. The men's team will see the I'iratcs For more information on club sports, go lo www.recserv.ecu.eduClub. take on Duke .11 9:30 p.m. The women then play on Saturday at 2 p.m. against James Madison, and the men will face Michigan State at 5 p.m. All games will be played at the Mount Field tntra- mural Complex. further information can be found on the Hub team Websites. The Web sites can be accessed through w nun ii.edu. This writer can be contacted at sport@eatcarolinian.com. Ga. Tech knows 'Cinderella' tag is not for Nevada (KRT) � Nevada, the lowest remaining seed in the N Tournament, would prefer that the media that suddenly discovered that it exists in the basketball universe not refer to the lOth-secded Wolf I'ack as a "Cinderella That tag implies that Nevada, Georgia Tech's opponent Friday in the St. Louis Regional semifinals, doesn't belong on the stage, that there's a ticking clock on the Wolf Pack's stay at the Big Dance. "The press gives us the 'Cinderella' label, but we thought we belonged here all along said senior point guard Todd Okeson on Monday. "We knew that we were pretty- good, but we just had lo get to the tournament to show people It didn't take upset victo- ries against seventh-seeded Michigan State and No. 2 seed Gonzaga - itse.lt just a couple of tournaments removed from being 'Cinderella' - to convince Georgia Tech coach Paul Hewitt that the Wolf Pack belonged. Hewitt bad seen Nevada battle preseason No. I Connecticut to a close loss ear- lier in the season. Uight then, he developed an appreciation for the Pack, and was anything but surprised when Nevada knocked off Gonzaga. "If I didn't see Nevada play Connecticut earlier in the year I would've fallen into that trap said Hewitt after the third-seeded Yellow Jackets dispatched Boston College on Sunday. "I'm very impressed with (coach) Trent (Johnson's) team. Going into thai game, I thought (lonaga was going to have a very tough game on its hands Hewitt was among the few. Nevada, after all, hadn't been to the NCAA Tournament since losing in the first round to North Carolina State in 1985. The Wolf Pack (25-81 had never won an NCAA Tournament game before Friday. Despite returning four starters and winning the Western Athletic Conference tournament, Nevada hardly registered a blip on the national scene. All of a sudden, they are America's darlings. Everyone with a bracket already busted will be rooting lor the upstarts from Reno. The players got a taste ' of that on Sunday when more than 400 people greeted them at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Monday, the deluge continued as media from around the country called, wanting to tell the story of the underdog Woll Pack. "It's a great feeling getting all this attention said forward Kevinn Pinkney. No one is getting more than guard Kirk Snyder, a o-loot-6 junior who was named WAC; player of the year after averaging nearly 19 points a game this season. A potential earls entrant into the NBA Draft, the explosive Snyder can match lech's athleticism on the wings. Marvin Lewis and the Yellow Jackets are expecting a dog fight from a very talented and physical Nevada team on Friday. Me has notched more than 28 points five times this season. Snyder highlights a veteran group that has helped transform the program. Seniors Okeson and Garry Ilill-Thomas and Pinkney, a junior, all started last season when the I'ack reached the WAC tournament finals as Johnson continued his rebuilding efforts. Johnson, In his fifth season as head coach after serving as an assistant at Stanford in the late 1990s, has built the Wolf Pack into a perennial WAC contender. Nevada, which went 19-38 in Johnson's first two seasons, will finish above .500 for the third consecutive season. Bui nothing brought the attention like the weekend's two stunners. "Times are changing said forward Sean Paul. "We're being noticed more. When people thought of Nevada athletics, it was Vegas, but now it's Reno "We're beginning a new era at "Nevada. We're making a name for ourselves. We're not the new Gonzaga. VVe'rethenew Nevada said Hill-1 homas Just don't call (hem Clnderellas. their first ne Early Registration. 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Telephonic and Web Registration Open 7:30 a.m. to Midnight Terminals open (Campus Offices) 8:00 a.m5.00 p.m. 3 25-04 I III I AS! CAROLINIAN' SPORTS PAGL B8 Second-year coach puts Alabama-Birmingham in spotlight (kRIl � He wins with the mm nobody eli� wanted, and he net1, some guys everyone else coveted. And that combination has prosed to he potently sui- cessflll lor Mike Anderson USl two vears into his tenure .is the basketball coach at Ala- bama-Hi rmingham, Anderson h.is propelled his Blazers into the limelight and taught them how to sleal the show. n ith Sunday's 76-75 victory er Kentucky, the No. 1 overall lead in the NCAA tournament. Anderson put the Hlaers in the Sweet 16 tor the lirst time since I9S2 More importantly, by heat- ing the daunting Wildcats, the Hlaers have lorced their way into the national consciousness. We worked hard this season, and we had a ton of 6 a m workouts senior shooting guaid Mo Finley said. "We put In the work UAB (22-9), the ninth seed in the St. louis regional, will take- on fourth-seed Kansas (2.1-8) on Friday night. The two programs could not be more different. Kansas boasts of a "century of basketball the tradition begun when James Naismith, the inven- tor of the game, was hired to be the school's physical education and religious director in 1898. UAB just celebrated the silver anniversary of its athletics pro gram. Kansas has played in 21 I uuil four games. UAB has never been in the Final Four. The Kansas roster boasts basketball blue bloods, forward Wayne Simien, who leads the team with 17.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game, arrived in Lawrence with his basketball resume already gilded, the Catorade Player of the Year in Kansas and a McDonald's Ail- American. Point guard Aaron Miles was (iatorade Player of the Year In Oregon. And shooting guard Keith l.anglord, a Nike All-American in high school, finally settled on Kansas after breaking his Commitment to Mississippi, and then flirting with Cincinnati and Oklahoma Most ol the Hlaers weren't as highly recruited, "When you look ,it our bas- ketball team, we have blue-collar players Anderson said. "We don't have an McDonalds All-Americans, but collectively we have a pretty good basket- ball team I iiil� who leads Ins team with wisdom, humor and a 13.9 spiring average, didn't even really choose UAH. Ihe school chose him As a senior at l.alayette (Ala.I High School, Finley aver- aged 25.6 points per game and shot 42.6 percent irom beyond the arc. He was also the senior class historian and a member of the National Honor Society. But at S teet 11 inches, he drew no interest from other programs. "They were the only place that really considered me, so the (. hoice was made for me Finley said. "When they made the offer, i jumped on it Anderson inherited Finley from former coach Murry Bartow, now the head coach at Fast Tennessee State. He added junior-college transfer Carldell "Squeaky" Johnson, a steals specialist who arrived in the tournament with the best assists-to-turnovers ratio (4.1-1) in the country. lie also recruited Chicago native lleniario Fddins, who played two years at Mt. Carmel and two more at Julian High School. A top-100 prospect by ESPN, Fddins was on Anderson's radar when he was an assistant to former coach Nolan Richardson at Arkansas. And Fddins fol- lowed Anderson when the latter was named head coach at UAB in 2002. As a freshman, Eddins set a freshman scoring record with 349 points. This season Fddins is averaging 10 points per game and is second on the team with 48 steals. Twins Ronell and Donell Taylor, too, had their pick of Division I programs this season after completing their junior- college eligibility. They chose UAB. Anderson's "40 minutes of hell" defense, modeled on Rich- ardson's, has obviously drawn attention. But can basketball ever be king in football-mad Alabama? Anderson, a Birmingham native, believes so. "As you win and you do well in the tournament, that determines a lot he said. "It determines the popularity of basketball Anderson knows that the Blazers will take the floor Friday as underdogs against the blue- blooded Jayhawks. Mike Anderson shouts at his team in their victory over UK. an Achievement a Milestone a Leu You're invited to a special Graduation Celebration event featuring door prizes, giveaways, and special sales and displays from a variety of vendors. Plus, you can pick up your cap & gown, and other impor- tant information about commencement, student loan repayment, careers, alumni benefits, and more! All May graduates are encouraged to attend. 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Army Greenville Recruiting Station When- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m Monday-Friday Who: sgt 1st Class Davis, 252-756-9695 (KRT) � UCONN tenter Emeka Okafor and St. Joseph's guard Jameer Nelson were unani- mous selections to The Associated I'ress All-America team. The rest of the first team was Lawrence Roberts of Mississippi State, Josh Childrcss of Stanford and Ryan Gomes of Providence. Gomes is the Friars' first All-American since Marvin Barnes in 1974. Ben Gordon of UCONN and Ron Robinson of Central Connecticut were honorable mention. Okafor is the fourth player in UCONN history named to the men's first team, following Donyell Marshall, Ray Allen and Richard Hamilton. But he is the first unanimous selection for the UCONN men. "It is hard to express just what it means to be recognized as one of the best players in the country Okafor said. "It is such a tremendous honor to be the first player in our school's history to be a unanimous selection and to be mentioned in the same sentence as guys like Donyell, Ray and Rip is unbelievable to me. Individual recognition like this is really a reflection of the great teammates and coaches that I am fortunate to work with every day Nelson, a 6-foot guard, is averaging 20.6 points and 4.6 rebounds this season. He is shooting 48.5 percent, including 39.2 percent on threes, and has 155 assists and 88 turnovers. He also has 88 steals. Nelson also was named the Naismith player of the year Tuesday. Voting results and who finished behind him were not released. Okafor, a 6-10 junior center, is averaging 18.1 points and 11.7 rebounds. He is shooting 60.1 percent and has blocked 138 shots this season and is the main reason the Huskies lead the nation in field goal percentage defense. "This is an honor that Emeka is very deserving of and one that clearly puts him in a class by himself in the history of our program UCONN coach Jim Calhoun said. "To be recognized universally as the best both academically and athletically is more special than people can possibly realize. Emeka is truly one of a kind Okafor and Nelson earned a perfect 360 points by being picked on all 72 first-team ballots by the same media panel that votes on the weekly poll. Debate has swirled around Okafor and Nelson since February, when it was clear that one of them would be the national player of the year. The AP award will be announced at the Final Four in San Antonio. Each player has advocates. Nelson fans point to the Hawks' 27-1 regular season as proof of his leadership. The voting was done before the tournament began, but evidence of Nelson's cool could be found in his play against Texas Tech. Nelson hit a big three in the waning moments to seal that victory and a Sweet 16 berth. Okafor's supporters argue that he is the only player In college basketball that opposing coaches need to game plan for at both ends of the court. They also argue that Okafor accomplished his numbers against tougher competition. Earlier this month Okafor became the first player in Big East history to win player of the year, defensive player of the year and scholar athlete of the year in the same season. Ahead will be other honors, including an almost certain spot on the Wooden All-America team and a chance at the Wooden Award as player of the year. Robinson was the lone Northeast Conference player to make the list. He was named to the NEC first learn and was conference player of the year. Robinson started 27 of 28 games this season and led the team with 18.2 points and 9.7 rebounds. Gomes, a 6-7 junior forward from Waterbury, averaged 18.9 points and 9.4 rebounds. He had 24 first-team votes.AP AP Emeka Okafor has done pretty well on the court and exceptionally well in the classroom. The Connecticut junior was just as impressive in garnering votes for The Associated Press' preseason All-America team. Okafor was one vote short of being a unanimous selection Wednesday Nov. 12, 2003, and was joined on the team by seniors Jameer Nelson of Saint Joseph's and Rickey Paulding of Missouri and sophomores Ike Diogu of Arizona State and Raymond Felton of North Carolina. Basketball from page B6 1-800-235-5385 15M0NTH.G0ARMY.COM MARMIO' GRILL 500 E. 10th St � 83 9333 Wing Platter 8 wings, French Fries, Celery Sticks, Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing $3.99 Watch March Madness Here! 10 Student Discount with your ECU ID: Restrictions Apply their Cinderella opponents, and it should come down to these two teams. Cinderella teams don't last forever, and this weekend should be the end of the road for UAB and Nevada. East Rutherford Region Pick: Oklahoma State The Cowboys are firing on all cylinders entering their match-up with Pitt. St. Joseph's got their first big non-conference test against Texas Tech and played well. However, Jameer Nelson and company need to step up their game even more to get past Wake Forest. Atlanta Region Pick: Duke Duke has had arguably the most impressive tournament thus far. Alabama State was a given blowout, but Seton Hall didn't even come close. J.J. Redick busted out of his slump, and if Duhon is healthy, the Blue Devils should have no problem making the Final Four. Phoenix Region Pick: Uconn Connecticut is, with- out a doubt, the most tal- ented team remaining in the region. However, that hasn't stopped them from losing games they should have won over the course of the season. Vandy won't give them any trouble, but Syracuse has the firepower with McNamara and Hakim Warrick to return to the Final Four. This writer con be contacted at sports&theeastcarolinian. com. Baseball from page B6 things to a human body. Though anabolic steroids are very effective in build- ing muscle mass, they do not increase the elasticity of ten- dons and ligaments, hence the abundance of connective tissue injuriesamongathletes who use these drugs. Tears, tendon and ligament inflammation and muscle pulls are all common skU- effects ol sti-mid use. In response, athletes may gse human growth hormones to prevent the lagging liga- ment and tendon growth from occurring, but this also has a downside. These hormones have nasty side effects of their own, and mixing drugs, especially substances of this magnitude, is very dangerous. It would appear that with health risks such as these, players would not even think of using anabolic steroids or most athletes would at least welcome drug tests more than just twice a year in the same week. Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling has been quite vocal about the issue, and he believes most players would accept a more stringent testing policy if a third party were to handle the procedures. "I don't trust the Major League Baseball ownership group to handle drug testing for Major League Baseball said Schilling to the Hartford Courant on Wednesday, March 17. "In my opinion, you find an independent third party that will handle drug testing free of own- ership input, and I'd bet you 99.9 percent of the players in baseball would say please do it. I'd be all for it That is a rather strong statement coming from a cur- rently active shoe-in Hall of Fame pitcher. His next comments were even more acrimonious toward MLB ownership as he flat out denounced them for a lack of credibility. "We had a drug test last year that we were told was absolutely confidential Schilling said. "Come to find out a year later, it isn't. That's the ownership in a nutshell. 1 don't trust them to do any of that stuff. If we can find an independent third party to handle drug testing, I'm all for It. I don't care. I'M urinate as many times a year as you need me to The bottom line out of all this mess is that baseball, along with any other sport professional or amateur, has no room for cheating. Taking illegal steroids, growth hormones and supple- ments as deemed so by the league is cheating. Don't forget, the drug that started all of this, THG, wasn't declared illegal by the MLB when some of these athletes may have used it. If it turns out that these guys took Tl l(i, although it's ille- gal now, you can't penalize them for using it when it was legal. On another note, the test- ing policy in use as of now is a joke and a different system is undoubtedly necessary. Major League commissioner Bud Selig apparently welcomes a change in testing and many players seem to be begging for it. Fehr and the MLBPA, though they were unwilling to budge on the issue at first, took a small step in the right direction recently staling that they may open up to a more strict testing regiment. Also, memo to Chief Fehr - testing in the off-season has nothing to do with an invasion of privacy. If these athletes are using illegal drugs to better them- selves in the work they do day in and day out, whether it be midseason, postseason or off season, it is perfectly within the league's rights to ferret them out and suspend or fine at will. Until the union realizes that they are looking out for both their players and the good of the game by supporting a far more strict policy, the cheating will not stop nor will the career-ending injuries. You may even see a few deaths along the way. Chief Fehr, Commissioner Selig and all of you major leagu- ers - you say baseball is America's prided pastime? Prove it to me. This writer can be contacted at sports@eastcarolinian.com. 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