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THE EAST CAROLINIAN Volume 79 Number 137 THURSDAY April 15, 2004 Students cope with aftermath of early April apartment fire Red Cross, ECU supply aid to victims KEITH S. BYERS STAFF WRITER Greenville residents and EGU students began picking up whatever they could find in their dam- aged Cypress Garden apartments after an early- morning fire ripped through 18 units last week. Although Greenville Fire-Rescue Department is unsure of what ignited the fire, Battalion Chief Jeff Walker said they have ruled it as accidental. Gary Coggins, Interim fire marshal for the City of Greenville, said the investigation into the cause may take some time because investigators must interview all the residents, victims of the fire and those nearby, and that will continue after everyone has settled down. "People are scattered around right now said Coggins. Coggins said the fire department is certain the tire began on a second floor balcony, but could not give a specific apartment number. Charlcne Lee, exectutive director for the Pitt County Chapter of the American Red Cross, said at this time housing has been found for most of the 22 people that were affected. Some have chosen to live with friends, and others have moved back in with their parents. Residents will not be provided food assistance until new housing has been found for them, lee said. After housing has been located, the Red Cross goes grocery shopping with the Food Bank of North Carolina, located on Ninth Street. Residents submit a request for items they want and the Red Cross will try to accommodate them. "We provide them with a list, and they check off what they want. If they want Cheerios instead of Frosted Flakes we try to accommodate them I.ee said. "The residents have been very com- plimentary of the services we provided Lee said one student told her their "timing and quality of service was impeccable ECU Counseling Services stepped in to lend a hand the same night of the fire. l.ynn M. Roeder, Ph.D, assistant vice chancel- lor and director of Counseling Services, said that a "debriefing an urgent counseling session aimed at defusing shock and panic- was held the evening after the fire. "We try to get students to talk about what they experienced and how they feel about it said Roeder. Roeder said the first 48 hours after a traumatic event, such as a fire, are critical to prevent longer lasting emotional problems, such as depression and loss of appetite from occurring. Most students were stricken with "mode of survival" emotions and concerned about their schoolwnrk. One graduate student went back to try to salvage a thesis she had been working on, Roeder said. Trauma, such as a fire, can literally burn itself into a victim's mind and result In panic and depres- sion. Roeder said many victims could not get the see FIRE page A3 Students prepare for May 2004 graduation Interim Chancellor William Shelton speaks to graduates in December's large ceremony. Large dual ceremony, departmental events planned for graduates NICK HENNE STAFF WRITER ECU's spring dual- graduation ceremony, which is scheduled for May 8, will honor more than 1,200 graduates. The two ceremonies are taking place at Minges Coli- �. seum. The first ceremony, for graduate and doctoral stu- dents, is at 10 a.m and the second, for undergraduates, is at 2 p.m. A total of 2,569 students are eligible to graduate in May and an additional 617 are eligible to graduate alter the second summer ses- sion, said Liz Johnston, direc- tor of the department for dis- ability support services. Each ceremony has approximately 6S0 students signed up to attend and will be proceeded by a presentation by the university" ensemble said Johnston. "We encourage individu- als to register on Onestop said Johnston. While summer gradu- ates will not be able to reg- ister on Onestop for May graduation, they are still encouraged to attend the ceremonyc In December's gradua- tion, the name of each stu- see MAY page A4 . Members from the Board of Trustees break ground for the construction of the Learning Village. Construction on Learning Village to begin in May Medical complex will provide much-needed home for allied health, nursing, library HOLLY O'NEAL ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Students in the schools of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences will have a new, larger academic home in 2006. Construction on the Learning Village, which will house a building containing the two schools and the Laupus Health Sciences Library, will begin in May. During Founder's Week In late March, school officials broke ground on the medical campus west of the Warren Life Sciences Building, where the Learning Village will be located. The new space is desperately needed to accom- modate ECU's expanding health-related divi- sions. Currently situated in the Belk Building on Charles Boulevard, the School of Allied Health Sci- ences is struggling to find room for its 513 students and more than 50 full-time faculty. By the end of the decade, the school projects that it could have 900 declared majors. In addition to the Belk building, the school uses six trailers and a distant research site. "We've run out of classrooms and out of office space said Stephen W. Thomas, dean of Allied Health Sciences. The nine allied health departments - includ- ing biostatlstics communication sciences and disorders and physical and occupational therapy - are different and have distinct need. Since each practical application is necessary to health fields, the school needs space so students can experience real-life settings. The Learning Village will encompass 303,000 square feet; 127,000 of that will go to allied health, more than double the current space it occupies. Classrooms, research labs and teachers' offices will have a central location, providing more unity for the school. "It's really hard to have any department with any sense of collegiality, especially so spread out Thomas said. The move will unite the school and provide an opportunity for collaboration with other health see LEARN page A4 Study looks into post-traumatic stress in sexual assault victims Researchers hope to help prevent PTSD DANIEL SHUMAN STAFF WRITER Sexual assault victims who experience post-traumatic stress disorder are the focus of a new study by Dr. Gary Bawtinhimer, ECU's director of residency training for the psychiatry department. "This is really an Important area of psychiatry that we're entering into, it is the preven- tion of psychiatric illness said Bawtinhimer. "There's very few studies out there to show the ability to pre- venta disease, and there's nostud- ies yet available to show that we can prevent PTSD we're trying to show that this may, in fact, be possible through this study Bawtinhimer said he decided to do this research because of the enormous percent- age of sexual assault victims Bawtinhimer that are affected by PTSD. I le said 90 percent of women attacked experience PTSD onset within one month. He said the disorder will be gone from one-half of its sufferers within six months of their incident, but one- third of them will experience it more than six months. The National Center tor PTSD defines the disease as "a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of life-threaten- ing events Such events include military combat, natural disas- ters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents or violent personal assaults like rape. People who suffer from PTSD often relive the experience through nightmares and flash- backs, have difficulty sleeping and feel detached or estranged. These symptoms can be endure and be severe enough to significantly impair the person's daily life. According to the NCPTSD Web site, and estimated 8 percent of the U.S. population will deal with PTSD, and a women's likeli- hood of battling with the disease is twice that of a man's. Participants in the 12-week study will be treated with a drug Paxil, which is often used as a medication for the disor- der once it has already set in. see STUDY page A4 EPA passes new storm water regulations Environmental Health, Safety Office mark storm drains to raise resident awareness JOSH SLONE STAFF WRITER To raise awareness of ECU'S impact on the environment, the Environmental Health and Safety Office has initiated a proj- ect to mark storm water drains. A brightly colored, circular sticker reading, "No dumping, drains to river" which includes a drawing of a fish in the center, marked most of the drains on campus. Ross Reed, environmen- tal specialist for EHSO, said the office hopes to raise stu- dent awareness of the impact their actions have on the Tar River. Reed said the purpose of the signs are to get faculty, staff and students to protect the storm drains from pollutants by realizing the storm drains actually lead to rivers and other bodies of water. Storm drains all over Greenville have been marked to alert residents about what littering can do to surrounding bodies of When it rains, storm water, which carries pollutants, drains to local bodies of water. This type of pollution is referred to as non-point source pollution, because its source cannot be attributed to a spe- cific source. An accumulation of non- point source pollution can become a large problem affect- ing aquatic life and water supply quality. The Environmental Protec- tion Agency recently named non-point source pollution as the largest contributor to con- tamination of surface waters in the United States. In an attempt to solve the problem of non-point source pollution, the EPA passed the new Phase II Storm Water regulations, which require smaller cities, such as Greenville, to obtain storm water permits. The permits require cities to develop, implement and enforce storm water manage- ment programs that mak( sure storm water runoff meets certain water quality standards. Part of the plan calls for cities to initiate six control measures, one of which is a Public Educa- �!(� STORM page A3 Sexual Assualt Awareness throughout April , in rapes, attempted rapes and sexual assaults, 84 percent of the assailants were unarmed, 6 percent used a firearm and 10 percent used an edged or blunt weapon. Eighteen percent of women who reported being raped before age 18 said they were also raped after age 18. Forecast tec required sy READING High of 66 i I Online Visit www.theeastcaroHnlan.com to read more about the current hostage situation In Iraq. NeWS pageT President Bush says more American Wops may be headed id Iraq tor a mission that "may become more drtait" Features page B1 New products sweep cleaning aisles just In lime to mate your spring cleaning experience easier. Sports page C1 Ears match up against UNC-W was called off due to ram In the fourth Inning last night Today is the last day to subrntt your taxes or apply tor a fling extension without Incurring a fine from the RS. PAGE A2 4-15-04 NEWS ERIN RICKERT News Editor HOLLY O'NEAL Assistant News Editor news� theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 Announcements Adviser's Appreciation Reception A reception honoring student advisers will take place today from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m in Mendenhall Great Room 3 Students can nominate any adviser at ECU. Job Searching Workshop The Office of Student Professional Development offers a workshop on tools students can use in their job searches. The workshop will be today from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m In 1014 Bate. Deadline Today is the last day to submit thesis to the graduate school for completion of a degree in the current term, Social Justice Institute NPR broadcaster and author Juan Williams will speak in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision today from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. in Hendrix Theatre. Tickets are required but free at the Central Ticket Office in Mendenhall Student Center SGA Homecoming Chair Applications for SGA 2004 Homecoming Chair are due by Friday at midnight. Forms are available at the Mendenhall Information Desk until Friday. Contact Joanna Iwata at 328-4790 for more information SGA Cabinet Applications (or the 2004-05 Cabinet are due by Friday. Contact Shannon O'Donnell at 328-4721 for more information International Festival The City of Greenville will hold its International Festival this Saturday from 11 am. - 4 p.m. at the Town Commons There will be multicultural entertainment, foreign cuisine, activities for kids, exhibitors, arts and crafts and ethnic wares. Admittance is free Integration Discussion In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. the Board of Education decision, historian David Dennard, Ph.D political analyst Tinsley Yarborough, Ph D and attorney Robert White will discuss the historical, political and legal landscapes of the state before and after the decision The discussion will be Tuesday April 20 at 3 p.m. in 221 Mendenhall Augustine Lecture Meredith J Gill, assistant professor of art history at Notre Dame University, will lecture on "Augustine's Renaissance" Wednesday, April 21. at 3:30 pm in 1032 Bate Oratorical Exhibition The School of Communication sponsors an oratorical exhibition Thursday. April 22 at 630 pm. in Wright Auditorium, featuring the best speakers in COMM 2410 and 2420 Co-ops and Internships Workshop The Office of Student Professional Development offers a workshop Thursday, April 22 from 2 p.m - 3 p.m. in 1012 Bate to assist students looking for co-op and internship opportunities Education Graduate Fair The College of Education will hold a graduate program fair Saturday, April 24 from 9 am - noon at the Speight Building Information will be available for students who wish to pursue a graduate degree for work in educational settings or obtain alternative licensure Registration and reception begin at 8 45 am. Dive for a Cure SCUBA divers from ECU will raise money for the American Cancer Society Saturday, April 24 from 9 am - 9 p.m at Minges Coliseum pool Games and events will be provided All certified divers can participate Contact Jamie LeUever at 327-3391 for more information Dances of Universal Peace The Dances of Universal Peace - sacred dances that honor the world's spiritual traditions through song, gentle dance and contemplation - will be Saturday, April 25 from 4 pm - 6 p.m in 244 Mendenhall Student Center Commencement Registration Degree candidates who wish to participate in the May 8 ceremony must make a reservation through Onestop Paper Person The student featured at the top of today's paper is Chrystal Wiggins, junior sociology major News Briefs Local EPA to announce NC counties that violate smog standards RALEIGH (AP) - The federal Environmental Protection Agency will announce Thursday which North Carolina counties violate new. tougher smog standards, beginning a three-year effort to clean up the states dirty air If North Carolina's most polluted areas - Including Charlotte, the Triangle and the Triad - cannot meet the clean-air standards, they eventually could face the loss of federal funds that they depend on for crucial highway projects. In addition to the Charlotte, the Triangle and the Triad, Division of Air Quality director Keith Overcash said other areas expected to be on the list include Fayetteville's Cumberland County and the Unifour counties of Catawba. Alexander, Caldwell and Burke that surround Hickory. Sentencing changes urged to save NC millions RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK (AP) - The North Carolina chapter of Families Against Mandatory Minlmums and other groups are backing reforms proposed by a state panel that has researched the impact of laws on the prison system If enacted, it is estimated that the reforms proposed by the Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission's could save the state from building at least five new prisons - costing $13 billion over the next decade Reform advocates believe that the cash-strapped state should not spend hundreds of millions of dollars building more prisons to accommodate a growing population of inmates, but should tweak the laws to ensure only violent criminals remain locked up for a long time. "Money going into prisons and operating prisons takes money away from education said state Rep. Beverly Earie, D-Mecklenburg National Sept 11 panel to examine how to fix Intelligence collection WASHINGTON (AP) - CIA director George Tenet predicted Wednesday it will take "another five years of work to have the kind of clandestine service our country needs" to combat al- Qaida and other terrorist threats. "The same can be said for the National Secunty Agency, our imagery agency and our analytic community Tenet testified before the commission investigating the worst terror attacks in the nation's history. Readily acknowledging that intelligence agencies "never penetrated the 9-11 plot he added, "We all understood (Osama) bin Laden's intent to strike the homeland but were unable to translate this knowledge into an effective defense of the country" LA police Investigate new abuse claim against Michael Jackson LOS ANGELES (AP) - Detectives are Investigating a new allegation involving a person who claims to have been abused by pop star Michael Jackson in the late 1980s, a police spokeswoman said. Jackson pleaded innocent to child molestation charges involving another alleged victim in Santa Barbara County. A pretrial hearing in that case is scheduled for April 30. On Tuesday. Jackson attorney Benjamin Brafman said he was unaware of the Los Angeles Police Department investigation of the new allegation "We have never been informed by the LAPD of any investigation that they are conducting of Michael Jackson he said. "I would point out that since I have been involved in this case I have addressed literally dozens of completely baseless rumors on a daily basis, and this appears to be just another one of them" World Firefight in Fallujah, U.S. troops massed outside of Najaf FALLUJAH. Iraq (AP) - US warplanes and helicopter gun ships firing heavy machine-guns, rockets and cannons hammered gunmen as a truce in besieged Fallujah was strained by increasingly intense battles. With more troops killed, April became the deadliest month for American forces since they set foot in Iraq. Elsewhere, a 2.500-strong U.S. force massed on the outskirts of the Shiite holy Najaf for a showdown with a radical cleric, raising fears of a U.S. attack on the city that would outrage the nation's relatively pro-U.S. Shiite majority. Russia announced that it will evacuate its citizens Irom Iraq following a spate of kidnappings of at least 22 foreigners that erupted with the violence this month. For third time in 10 years, South Africans of all races vote for new government South Africans vote for third time JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) i South Africans of all races voted Wednesday for a new government for the third time in a decade, with the party credited with ending apartheid poised for another sweeping victory Long lines formed outside polling stations around the country, heralding a strong turnout sought by political leaders to show the strength of South Africa's young democracy. Some people arrived hours before polls opened at 7 a.m braving a dawn chill in the southern hemisphere autumn, to cast ballots for a new national parliament and provincial assemblies. President Thabo Mbeki was one of the first to vote, handing over his identity book and getting his hand stamped with purple ink to prevent double voting "The big day has come he said at a booth In a park in the capital. Pretoria. Event to honor 50th anniversary of historic Supreme Court decision NPR Correspondent Juan Williams to speak on cases's impact JOSH SLONE STAFF WRITEFI Journalist, author and NPR senior correspondent Juan Williams will speak about the llrown v. Hoard of Education Supreme Court decision today in honor of the landmark ruling's SOth anniversary. The presentation, titled Hrown v. Hoard of Education: Fifty Years Later, will discuss the factors that led up to the 1954 decision, and its effects in the 50 years since the segregation of schools. The Hrown v. Hoard of Educa- tion court case was a lawsuit filed by the family of an African American child who was denied entrance into a public school because of her race. The family wished for their daughter to have equal opportu- nity for education. Before the Hrown v. Hoard of Education decision, all the major North Carolina col- leges including ECU were segregated, said Director of Inter- cultural Student Affairs Lathan Turper, Ed.D. "Now, however, (here are very few barriers in ithe way, and peoples' choices are open there is much more opportunity now said O Event Information The Brown v. Board of Education presentation will take place tonight at 7 p.m. In Hendrix Theatre. Tickets are required, but ECU students, faculty and staff may pick them up at the Central Ticket Office In Mendenhall Student Center at no cost. Admission for the general public Is $5, and there is a reduced price of $3 per person for groups of 15 or more. lurner. "Not many students under- stand tin' decision this event will be highlightingi m'txs'l historic moment in Uic history of education Turner hopes students, laculty and staff will attend the event. "1 encourage people to join this significantly importantnfp- gcam. U will b'e well worth tlwiu time lurner said. 777s writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. Bush braces nation for 'difficult' days WASII INl.TON (AP) �Giving no ground despite rising casual- ties, President Bush says more American troops may be head- ing for Iraq with authority to use decisive force in a mission that "may become more difficult before it is finished Bush said America's will was being tested by violence that has turned April into the deadliest month in Iraq since the fall of Baghdad a year ago. "Look, nobody likes to see dead people on their television screens Bush said. "I don't. It's a tough time for the American people to see that, it's gut-wrenching The president went before the nation Tuesday night with a speech and question-and-answer session focusing on Iraq and the government's reaction to warning signs about terrorists before the attacks of Sept. 11,2001. Neither Bush's 17 minutes of opening remarks nor the IS questions that followed strayed from those two topics, which the president has made central to his re-election but on which his support in polls has declined markedly. Nonetheless, the president expressed confidence he would win over voters this fall. "I don't plan on losing my job. I plan on telling the American people that I've got a plan to win the war on terror. And I believe they'll stay with me he said. Though nearly half the questions Bush fielded offered him the chance to admit a mistake or express regret for his administration's actions in Iraq or on the 2001 attacks, he never did - except to apologize that he couldn't come up with any example of a failing. "I don't want to sound like I have made no mistakes. I'm con- fident I have he said. "I just haven't - you just put me under the spot here, and maybe I'm not as quick on my feet as I should be in coming up with one A recent spike in violence has killed at least 8.) U.S. troops this month as U.S. forces fight Sunni Muslim insurgents in the city of Fallujah, Shiite militiamen in the south and gunmen in Baghdad and on its outskirts. In response, Bush said he has told military commanders to he prejwred to use "decisive force" against insurgents and that he was ready himself to allow an increase, rather than the planned decrease, in U.S. troop strength in Iraq. lie promised "evidence in the months to come" of prog- ress in Iraq, for both Iraqis and Americans growing weary of the Instability and violence plaguing the country. But he also warned that success could come at an even higher cost than already is being paid. "Our work may become more difficult before it is finished the president said. "No one can predict all the hazards that lie ahead or the cost that they will bring. Yet, in this conflict, there is no safe alterna- tive to resolute action Looking longer-term, he tried to answer critics who have said the Iraq operation is too domi- nated by the United States. He touted efforts to devise a more formal role for NATO and to win the involvement of additional countries by giving a UN. envoy the power to help decide which Iraqis would be placed in charge when power is transferred June 30 from the U.S. occupying authority. lie repeated his resolve to see that the June 30 date is met, saying to do otherwise would lead Iraqis to feel betrayed and "those in Iraq who trade in hatred and conspiracy theories" to gain strength. Sen. John Kerry, Bush's Dem- ocratic rival, said the president failed to explain how he would stabilize Iraq. "We need to set a new course in Iraq the Massachusetts sena- tor said in a statement. "We need to internationalize the effort and put an end to the American occupation. We need to open up the reconstruction of Iraq to other countries. We need a real transfer of political power to the U.N Even as Bush outlined what he portrayed as a detailed road map to success in 1 raq, his ap)ear- ance was every bit as much about trying to shift public opinion on Citing April as the deadliest months since the fall of Baghdad, Bush said more American troops may be heading to Iraq. the U.S. mission. ( haraclerizing the recent vio- lence as reminiscent of a litany of terrorist acts, from the 1983 suicide bombing that killed 241 servicemen in the Marine bar- racks in Beirut to the 2002 slaying in Pakistan of Wali Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, Bush called it "essential we win this battle in the war on terror "C her the last several decades, we've seen that any concession or retreat on our part will only embolden this enemy and invite more bloodshed he said. "And the enemy has seen, over the last 31 months, that we will no longer live in denial or seek lo appease them Perhaps most surprising was Bush's switch from a consistently upbeat view of the situation in Iraq to what he acknowledged was a "pretty somber assessment" on Tuesday of the difficulties there, lie talked of 'tough weeks" and "serious violence acknowledg- ing that recent developments have been hard on the military and their relatives, on the Ameri- can public and even on his own administration. He also admitted, for the first lime, that Iraqis are not entirely pleased with the situation created by the U.Sled war. "They're not happy they're occupied. I wouldn't be happy if I were occupied either Bush said. Hut he would only go so far, rejecting comparisons to the Vietnam War - which have come m ist ly from I )emocrats critical of Bush's Iraq policies - and insisting that most Iraqis are glad that the United States freed their country from Saddam Hussein's rule and are remaining there to help pro- vide security. " Hie violence we have seen is a power-grab by these extreme and ruthless elements he said. "It's not a civil war. It's not a popular uprising. Most of Iraq is relatively stable n Sept. 11, Bush said he "oltentimes" asks himself what he could have done differently before the attacks. He said, for Instance, that he wished that a Homeland Security Department be initially opposed had been cre- ated sooner, that the Patriot Act had been passed earlier, and that the country - and the world - were more ready for action against al- Qaida in Afghanistan. "There are some things 1 wish we'd have done, when I look back. I mean, hindsight's easy he said. 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EVERY SATURDAY 6-8 PM! &� Martha Stewart lawyers say they find new lies from juror NKW York (Al) � Pressing again for a new trial, Martha Stewart's lawyers said Wednes- day they have uncovered more lies and omissions by one of the jurors who convicted her last month. According to the papers filed in federal court, juror Chappell llartridge confessed to embezzling from a Little League organization and admit- ted to a cocaine habit, but disclosed neither on his jury questionnaire. The papers also said Hartridge's son was con- victed of attempted rob- bery in 2000 � information Stewart's lawyers said he specifically omitted from his jury form. Late last month, Stewart's lawyers said that Hartridge had lied In failing to disclose a 1997 arrest on charges of assault- ing a woman he had been living with. The defense has argued that it would have moved to have llartridge stricken from the jury had they known about any of these facts from his past. The papers filed Wednes- day asked U.S. District Judge Miriam Goldman Cedarhaum, who oversaw the homemak- ing authority's trial earlier this year, to grant a second trial or at least a hearing on the Hartridge matter. llartridge could not immedi- ately be reached for comment. A listed number for him was out of service. federal prosecutors had no comment Wednesday. Hut last week, they said the disclosures about Hartridge were not enough to warrant a hearing, much less a new trial. Stewart was convicted March 5 of lying about her sale of a block of biotechnology stock just before it plunged. She will be sentenced June 17. Legal experts expect her to get 10 to 16 months in prison. Legal experts have said Stewart faces an uphill battle in her bid for a new trial because she must show not just lies by a juror, but a clear bias that kept her from rcceis ing a fair trial. Arab network says it has video showing ing of one of Italian hostages in Iraq CAIRO, Egypt (AP) � An Arab network broadcast a report Wednesday that it has a video showing the killing of one of four Italian hostages being held by militants in Iraq. Al-Jazeera told The Associ- ated Press that the footage shows the four sitting on the ground, holding up their passports and surrounded by armed men. The satellite station said the tape showed the death of one of the hostages, but did not broadcast it to "protect the audience's feelings An Al-Jazeera employee at the news desk in Doha, Qatar, did not know how the station got the tape. A statement, from a previ- ously unknown group called the Green Battalion, which threatened to "kill the three remaining Italian hostages one after the other, if their demands are not met accompanied the tape. rllC from page A1 smell of smoke out of their minds, and one student kept seeing flame when trying to sleep. Lauren Berry, senior small- business management student and her boyfriend, John Paul Newsham, sophomore pre-nurs- ing major lost just about every- thing they had. Newsham, who didn't live with Herry at the time, still had plenty of his belongings at her apartment. "I had a poker table that was lostj said Newsham. Newsham said Berry lost her couch, TV, pictures, movies and furniture. Berry, the mother of a 6- year-old boy, didn't hesitate to The four Italian security guards working for a U.S based company were abducted Monday. In Italy, foreign Minister Franco I'rattini told a television talk show that the government had no confirmation of the reported killing "Obviously, we hope this news turns out to be talse. The kidnappers are, as you said, a group of bandits, not tied organi- cally to any group he said. StOrill from page A1 get out when neighbor Chris Farmer pounded on the door to warn them. "He Ncwsham grabbed the baby, I grabbed the bottle said Berry. Berry and Newsham have since found a place to stay at Fox Hollow on Hwy 43, near Charles Boulevard. Students affected by the fire were concerned about having to withdraw or take incomplete for classes and assignmentW3Sfc' missed. Newsham said he received nothing but understanding from his instructors. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. lion and Outreach program. The storm water markings fall under this program. I he KM SO, who is helped in their effort by the ECU Environ- mental I lealth C lub and the ECU Environmental Conservation Organization, wants the edu- cation they provide to stay with people. We hope people won't just be mote environmen- tally conscious on campus, htJtWtfcey will take that environmentally conscious attitude with them when they go home, said Reed. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. 222fi!� ten9 april 19,1004 -� �� ar os � o� University Suites Apartments New Student Community Now leasing for fall 2004! 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The government estimates that the average taxpayer filing a typical tax return with item- ized deductions and income from interest, capital gains and dividends, has to spend 42 minutes more than last year doing the math and paperwork. The total estimated time to finish these common forms is 28 hours and 30 minutes. It is not only frustrating, hut economically counter- productive, said David Keat- ing senior counselor for the National Taxpayers Union and author of a new study on tax complexity. "This is something that hohhles the nation's produc- tivity because we have a lot of very talented people fill- ing out paperwork he said. "It's a real deadweight in our economy Even the simplest Form 1040EZ tax return takes 3 hours and 43 minutes to complete. Some of this year's paper- work burden stems from changes in the taxpayers' favor, such as new laws that reduced the rates on capital gains and dividends and increased the child tax credit. The Inter- nal Revenue Service reported Wednesday that the average tax refund increased 5 percent this year to $2,090. Occasionally, taxpayers find they have to complete, only to discover their work leads to a dead end. To test for alternative mini- mum tax liability, for example, the average taxpayer can spend 3 12 hours filling out a worksheet only to find out no extra tax is owed. The alternative minimum tax prevents wealthy taxpayers from sheltering too much Taxpayers working to meet today's tax deadline will find that tax returns are getting complicated. The government estimates the average taxpayer will spend 42 minutes more completing it. income. Increasingly, however, it affects more middle-income families. The paperwork estimates do not capture time spent in tax planning while making financial decisions, Keating noted. "It's a year-round worry you've done something the tax stupid way, not the tax smart way he said. To cope with the burden, taxpayers turn in droves to a professional or a software program to do the work, the National Taxpayers Union study said. More than 88 percent of taxpayers have used a paid professional or purchased tax software so far this year. The popularity of tax soft- ware shows up in IKS statistit s that measure a 20 percent increase this year in taxpay- ers using home computers to file electronically. Even the professionals rely on software. Kathy Burlison, direc- tor of tax implementation at IISiR Block, said the software is particularly helpful with this year's capital gains tax calculations. Capital gains can be taxed at multiple rates this year, depending when the asset was bought and sold. "We are all grateful for good software. It's not a calcula- tion we'd want to be making over and over on our own Burlison said. lift It Block wrote its own software program to break through the complexity in edu- cation tax credits and deduc- tion. The education calculator prevents taxpayers or tax pro- fessionals from having to fill out their tax return as many as four different ways to find out which yields the lowest taxes. Joseph Anthony, an enrolled agent who prepares tax returns in Portland, Ore said he does his by hand every year as an educational exercise before turning to the computer. He said he has seen the complexity rise with each of President Bush's tax cuts, and he blames the firepower of modern computers for making the complications possible. Tax cuts passed during Bush's administration start and stop, phase in and phase out, and apply to only parts of the taxpaying population. "I blame Intel partly for the complexity of tax returns Anthony said. I May from page A1 dent graduating was called, whereas in past years, indi- vidual names were not called. A large majority of the students requested individual names not be called at this year's university graduation ceremony. "We sent out almost 1,600 e-mails to students that applied to graduate and asked them what they would like Johnston said. "Their response was fairly overwhelming In favor of going back to the old way, which Is the large events on Saturdav and the smaller, more personal events surrounding that Individual student names will not be called at the university graduation in May. Johnston said some differ- ent departments are putting on smaller, more personal i eri'inonics for the graduates of their department. Sandra Tawake, director of undergraduate studies in the English department, said the English department is going back to its traditional cer- emony with a speaker, music, refreshments and recognition of both outstanding gradu- ate and undergraduate students. "A lot of students have told me that they prefer coming to our small graduation, anil many of them actually don't attend the university- wide graduation said Tawake. Departmental recognition certificates will be given to students who have completed the major, Tawake said. This year's English depart- ment graduation is differ- ent from previous years, Tawake said, because the administration is allowing individual departments to have receptions honoring their students as long as they do not wear academic regalia. "We weren't supposed to do anything that would take away from or detract from student's attendance at the university wide graduation Tawake said. Tawake said she feels the conflict arose because students in the past have preferred to attend the smaller departmental ceremonies. Tawake said students prefer the departmental graduation ceremonies because they are more personal. This writer can be contacted at newi@theeastcarolinian.com. Learn from page A1 professionals, mimicking the workforce. Thomas said he was incredibly excited about the future prospects for ECU's health sciences. "To be able to get into other places where we're working with nurses and have a library and have contact with patients can only enhance the quality of deliverity health care he said. The nursing school, with an enrollment of 5S4, will also move to the new building. Both are state leaders id medical training; according to the Office of the President of the UNO-system, ECU's allied health program produces the most allied health professionals of state universities, and the nursing school produces the most nurses of any school in North Carolina. Architectural drawings envi- sion a spacious structure with many window. Developers hope to include an eating and relaxation area since it's so far from central campus. Wireless Internet will also be available. Dorothy Spencer, director of the l.aupus Health Sciences library, called the building "beautiful She s.iicl with the relocation ot allied health and nursing to the medical campus, the library's current 42,000 squire leet couldn't serve everyone's needs "It also gives us an opportu- nity to Update our technology, expand our history collec- tion and make general overall improvements said Spencer. Currently, the library has 02,688 book titles and 159,564 lHok and journal volumes. The entrance to the Learning Village will come from Highway 43, leading to about 950 parking spaces. Transportation, however, is a concern. Since allied health and nurs- ing majors usually complete most of their general education requirements on ECU'S main campus before taking major- specific courses, there won't be a significant overlap between courses on the main and medi- cal campuses However, a higher number of students will undoubtedly have to travel between the two locations. New transportation methods will be used, Thomas said, though the specifics have not yet been determined. Expansions to the Learn- ing Village would include the Eastern Carolina Cardialogical Center, which will go before the North Carolina General Updates To view updates on the Learning Village's progression in the construction phase visit www.ecu.edudhslearningvillage. Assembly to receive funds. Georgellarrull, senior associ- ate vice chancellor for campus operations, said the creation of the Learning Village will open up more space on campus to accommodate the university's projected growth. The vacated Belk Building will be remodeled and renovated, he said, but an occupant has not been chosen. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. Study from page A1 However, Bawtinhimer hoes it will eliminate the onset of P'TSD altogether. GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Paxil, are sponsoring the study. Along with his two assis- tants from ECU's Clinical Trials Office, Bawtinhimer will begin his research when they have the 20 participants needed to gather enough data. This, however, might be one of the tougher aspects of the work since many sexual assault victims do not want to be known. "It's understandable it's a very difficult time for them victims but it's an important study, and we would appreciate anyone who is able to come lorward and participate in the study Baw- tinhimer said. Those who agree to par- ticipate in the study will receive $100, and research funding will pay for any necessary lab work. Patients involved in the study arc not excluded from other forms of treatment. Bawtinhimer said his group would refer patients to counselors and crisis centers if necessary. Bawtinhimer said there is currently no published research into the prevention of PTSD, meaning there has only been small, preliminary research per- formed to see whether a larger study is useful, but it could have far-reaching benefits. Depending On the results ot this research, a much larger, multi-institutional study might follow. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian. com. f) Study Info Anyone Interested in joining Dr. Gary Bawtinhimer's study to prevent post-traumatic stress in � sexual assault victims can call his offlce at 744-2279 tor more Information. Weird News Ohio man wins right to erect 30-foot hot dog ALLIANCE, Ohio (AP) - An entrepreneur has won his wiener war with city hall. A judge granted Walton "Wally" Armour permission to erect a 30- foot replica of a hot dog atop his new restaurant. City officials had tried to halt the plans, saying it would lead to more and could make the city look like the Las Vegas strip The Alliance Board of Zoning Appeals granted Armour a variance allowing him to skirt an ordinance against rooftop advertising. Law Director Andrew Zumbar argued that the ordinance shouldn't be bypassed, but the judge said the city could not challenge its appeals board. Intoxicated man seeks jobs with police ORCHARDS. Wash (AP) - A man who stopped by Washington State Patrol headquarters to ask about getting a job as a lawman found himself on the other side of the law. Robert Gulley, an unemployed radio technician, was ticketed for alleged drunk driving as he drove away from the patrol office in this city near Vancouver. He had asked for a job application. "I guess it was a bad time to go there- said Gulley, 25. When Gulley walked into patrol headquarters Wednesday afternoon, he was slurring his words, had glassy eyes and his breath smelled ot alcohol. Trooper Maureen Crandall said When she told him it wasn't a good idea to apply to be a trooper while intoxicated, Gulley denied drinking So Trooper Rich Bettger offered to measure Gulley's blood alcohol level with a hand-held breath tester. March said Gulley blew a 0.095, above the state's legal limit for driving of 008. indicating tied had at least three drinks. Actors whip Easter Bunny at church GLASSPORT. Pa (AP) - First, the Passion of the Christ Now, the torment of the Easter Bunny? It may nol have been as gruesome as Mel Gibson's movie, but many, parenta-and children-gota upset when a church trying to teach about Jesus' crucifixion performed an Easter show with actors whipping the Easter bunny and breaking eggs. People who attended Saturday's show at Glassport's memorial stadium quoted performers as saying, "There is no Easter bunny and described the show as being a demonstration of how Jesus was crucified. Melissa Salzmann. who brought her 4-year-old son J.T said the program was inappropriate for young children. "He was crying and asking me why the bunny was being whipped, said Salzmann. Patty Bickerton, the youth minister at Glassport Assembly of God. said the performance wasn't meant to be offensive Bickerton portrayed the Easter rabbit and said she tried to act with a tone of irreverence. Thieves ditch cranky reptile SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - Would you upset an alligator named Mr. Cranky Pants? Some thieves who chanced it soon changed their minds. The four-year-old alligator was stolen from a reptile park north of Sydney over the weekend but officials at the zoo said Monday the thieves may have underestimated his moodiness and let him go. "Mr Cranky Pants is a cranky pants, he gets moody and so they probably messed with the wrong alligator and dumped him said Al Mucci. from the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby on New South Wales state's central coast. Thieves had scaled two barbed-wire fences and climbed into an alligator pit before stealing the 4-foot beast. Australian Broadcasting Corp. radio said Monday. Park officials then raised the alarm, concerned for his safety. Following a tip from the public, rangers found the reptile in a nearby creek. "He looks relieved to be back You can tell with alligators by their eyes whether they're stressed or not stressed, and he looks glad to be back Mucci said, ill ii i -�"� Take Out 758-2774 301 S. 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Dpi Call the church offce at 752 4 15 04 PAGEA5 tec OPINION Michelle A. McLeod Editor-in-chief edltor@theeastcarolinlan.com 4-15-04 252,328,6366 Erin Rickert News Editor Amanda Ungerfelt 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 252.328.6366 252.328.6558 252.328.2000 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 ot the editorial board and is written by editorial board members. The East Carolinian welcomes letters to the editor which are limited to 250 words (which may be edited for decency or brevity). We reserve the right to edit or reject letters and all letters must be signed and include a telephone number. Letters may be sent via e-mail to editorOtheeast carollnlan.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 Lying about health condi- tions is not only decep- tive, but it puts people in need of physical heal- ing at risk for developing even worse medical conditions. The University of Missouri-Columbia collected enough pints of blood to earn recognition from the Guinness Book of Records as the largest single-site, single- day blood collection five years ago. This year, the university's efforts in blood donation were recognized once again across national headlines. This time, however, the acknowledgment was not positive. In an e-mail, sorority members were urged by Christie Key, a fellow member and the chapter's blood donation coordinator, to lie if they'd had recent tattoos, piercings or ill- nesses in order to boost numbers in a com- petitive campus blood drive. The e-mail, which reached 170 members, read, "I don't care if you got a tattoo last week. UE. I don't care if you have a cold. Suck it up. We all do. UE. Recent piercings? LIE We're not messing around. Punishment for not giving blood is going to be quite severe The purpose of blood donation, according to the American Red Cross, is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace among all peoples. Lying about health conditions is not only deceptive, but it puts people in need of physical healing at risk for developing even worse medical conditions. Within her threats, Key has defined the pur- pose of her sorority and many other Greek affiliations - achieve success, no matter the cost. Members of dictating affiliations should consider the value of their memberships in comparison to their self worth. Does the group care about your success, or is it consumed by its own? The goal ot the TEC Opinion page Is to evoke discussion as well as action on topics pertinent to the ECU community. We encourage a response from our readers. If you have an opinion in reaction to one of our columns of perhaps In regard to the overall presentation of TEC, please express your view in one of four ways: direct a letter or fax to the editor, email a response to the editor or simply phone In a response. The 20,000 ECU students read our paper on a regular basis. There's no better way to express your opinion than to take the timei to sit and react to a situation affecting the students of this university through our Opinion page To be printed, the letter must be signed and contain a phone number for verification. Letters will appear as space permits. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for clarity and length. "rouse out of luck- 'we rteepED THe Resr for our "ECONOMIC RECOVERY MiSSiON MEOMPUSHeD" BiU8oARD. Opinion Columnist Christmas declared illegal by Supreme Court Groups aim to remove all metions of "a deity" from government ANTHONY MCKEE STAFF WRITER lii a decision that has shocked millions, the Supreme Court today ruled that the observance ot Christmas by government entities is unconstitutional. The ruling stemmed from a law- suit brought jointly by civil liberties groups, atheist organizations and "Separation of Church and State" groups that alleged closing govern- ment offices for Christmas was the equivalent of "establishment of a state religion The lawsuit was initially brought by a single person, but was later joined by various groups who quickly formed a united front. Opponents viewed this as part ol an ongoing strategy to remove any ref- erence to Cod in this country that started decades ago with the deci- sion banning prayer in schools. Today's ruling means simply that no government entity, from federal to local, will be permitted to observe Christmas. The traditional lighting of the Christmas tree on the White I louse lawn is now illegal. No decorations can festoon lampposts or buildings across the nation that have been erected or purchased by the local governments. Parades containing govern- ment officials, police, firemen, etc. in their official capacity will no longer be allowed. Classrooms cannot contain decorations. No governmental office, courthouse or legislative body anywhere will close. The president and Congress have vowed that they will be at work Dec. 25 as a sign of compli- ance with the ruling. The travel and retail indus- tries will be the first, but not the last, to take a hit. Governmental workers will no longer have time off to visit family and friends or to do the last minute shopping that makes or breaks many retailers. Companies that do business with the government will be required to remain open, and those employees will also be unable to engage in the usual Christmas activities. Families with children will be especially- hard hit. Since schools will have to remain open and children will have to remain in day care. That money, which many people Count on for spending on presents or travel, will now have to go to child care. Unfortunately, Christmas will not be the only observance Opinions In Brief TEC EDITORIAL BOARD Nowhere to go In Greenville Greenville is a college town, so the college students want somewhere to go so they are able to have a good time with friends. That's hard to find in Greenville though. If you go downtown to a club, you have to be dressed in a certain dress code or have a membership. The membership part is what I don't get. None of the clubs downtown are nice enough to require people to have memberships in order to go Inside. I'm not going to pay to get a membership to a club since I don't go that often, but I think that if 1 decide to go downtown, I should be able to go to any club that I want to without worrying about a membership. What is the point of having a membership? To keep the "bad guys" out? If that is the point, it doesn't work. I think the clubs lose a lot of money In requiring a membership, since many people come to Greenville to visit, go downtown expect ing to go to a club and get rejected for not having a membership. Even those of us who I i ve here get rejected for not having a membership. I could understand having a membership requirement if the club was elite, but this is Greenville, so why not let us in? We may have been able to prevent 911 This country has been through enough over the last three and a half years. In trying times, people have to ask themselves what it is that they can truly depend on. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the answer is the government. Last Thursday, Condoleezza Rice testified in front of the 911 commission, a nonpartisan panel studying what the federal gov- ernment and its law enforcement agencies knew about terrorist threats in the country before the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. For those who missed the tes- timony, the panel and the viewing public was at once informed that there was a I'DB (Presidential Daily Briefing) titled "bin Laden wants to strike in the U.S Rice said that the document did not warn of a strike in the United States as much as the document was a historical break- down of other terrorist acts by bin laden. Rice also testified that she did not remember if she had informed the president that there were Al Qaeda sleeper cells in the United States. That is just a small portion of the revelations unleashed in her testimony. If you folks want an Informed opinion on the matter - and I'm sure you do - it would be helpful to read the whole thing for your- self or catch the replay on C-Span sometime soon. The full transcript is not hard to find with a basic scare h on the net. Now. there are going to be more than plenty of people who will read up on the testimony and decide that this administration is the most courageous presidential administration since Lincoln, and there will be others saying that it is the worst since Nixon. When I heard the testimony, though, I really felt let down. I want to be able to say, like many, that nobody could have done any- thing to prevent the attacks on 9 11, but the more I learn about the events leading up to the attacks, (he more I think the administra- tion dropped the ball. Stewart's retrial bid unnecessary Martha Stewart, queen of crafty do-it-yourself projects, is in the spotlight again after she was outlawed. Easter can no longer be for- mally observed. Governmental rec- ognition of llanukkah, Ramadan, Kwanzaa and any other religious observances are now taboo. Massive protests are occurring in Washington, D.C. and several major cities at this time. Further protests are expected as the public begins to fully understand the ramifications of today's ruling. This report is fictional, of course. For now. Whether it remains fictional is extremely questionable. There aptiears to lx- a concerted effort from a very vocal minority to remove any reference to God from this country. Anybody who doesn't believe this need only look at one of the current cases the Supreme Court is deciding - whether the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance are a form of state-sponsored reli- gion and therefore a violation of the separation clause of the Constitution. This case was brought to Cali- fornia by self-proclaimed radical atheist Michael Newdow who, sup- posedly on behalf ot his daughter, is an active churchgoer. Newdow filed suit despite lacking custodial rights over his daughter, and his right to sue was tenuous at best. Newdow has been joined in this action by - guess who - the American Civil Liberties Union, Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, and various atheist groups, to name a few. All are supporting Newdow and are urging the Supreme Court to rule in his favor. This is not the first, nor will it be the last, time that Newdow has filed suit. According to reports, he filed suit over the reference to Jesus in President Bush's inaugural ceremo- nies as well as against the House and Senate who open every legis- lative session with a prayer from their private chaplains. Ironically, in pursuing his case- to the Supreme Court, Newdow is arguing before a body that opens all their sessions with a prayer also. Not for long, if he has any say in the matter. Newdow stated bluntly that his ultimate goal is to remove any and all mention of God (he actually said "a deity") from government, its symbols and all officials performing any governmental duties. This includes the removal of "In God We Trust" from all U.S. money and banning the singing of songs such as "God Bless America" at any event on government property (including schools) or government-spon- sored events. As a case in pont, if this had already happened, the stirring sight of every available politician singing "God Bless America" on t he steps of Capitol 11 i 11 a f ter 911 would never have happened. It would have been illegal, so would the Easter break we just came back from, as well as Christmas and others. That is Newdow's and his allies' vision for America's future. Is it yours? accused by prosecutors of seeking a new triaT after attempting to humiliate a juror with informa- tion about his past. Prosecutors called Stewart's actions "an assault on the jury system itself I am glad to see Stewart is Ix-ing reprimanded for her actions. Celebrities are far from per- fect and should receive the same penalties as normal citizens when they break the law. I need money Every year, the FAFSA dictates my life in the forthcoming year: Where I'll live and what degree of ghetto it'll lie in, what sort of job I'll need to afford food, which textbooks I'll have to forgo, how I'll transport myself to school, and so on Somehow, I'm also chosen for the process known as "veri- fication which only prolongs the stress related to determin- ing these necessities of life. It's just another annoyance in my already too busy end-of-semester rush, but this isn't my main beef with the government's financial aid process. There are holes in establish- ing how much aid a person is eligible for. When applying to colleges (based on affordability, of course), all the financial aid books I read gave this reassuring mantra: Everyone can receive some kind of aid, no matter your income. So that means if Donald Frump had a child, he or she could get money from the government to attend college. It's a good thing, I guess - if Mr. Trump wanted to instill a little independence in his offspring and deter living off his fortune forever, he could do so without hindering his or her access to higher education. . Ibis scenario brings up an interesting dilemma. Some fami- lies - from low, middle and high incomes-don't contribute to their children's education at all. However, there's no way to indicate one's parents don't con- tribute to college expenses, except by declaring indeiendent status, which takes much more time than college kids have. If the government really wants to help its citizens afford higher education, it should work on streamlining the financial aid process and making appropriate disbursements to applicants based on their unique situations. Basketball hoops increase crime? To much dismay, I walked down to the blacktop on Col- lege Hill this week to shoot some hoops - only to find the rims had been taken down because, as 1 was told, "they didn't want to attract the wrong crowd How far is too far? Who is "they"? Who is the "wrong crowd"? But, that's beside the point: We now have security guards, no privacy and no real sense of security. Crime happens on a large campus because it is a light-security target and often because alcohol is involved - not because of anything students have done. So that's how we solve the problem - if we quit shooting basketball on the Hill, we'll stop the violence. What a ridiculous prevention method by the admin- istration. Fantasy sports? Who came up with this idea of Fantasy Sports? I think it is one of the worst things ever conceived. It doesn't matter how it's explained, It's just another way to play games like PlayStation and Xbox. Aren't those games enough, especially with the new technology of online competition and Direct TV? It seems this Fantasy Sports thing is way out of control. It PAGE A7 PAGE A6 4-15-04 Htec CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE AN AD Come by The East Carolinian office on the second floor of the Student Publications Building (above the cashiers office) Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. FOflREfll Female roommate wanted to sublease bedroom in four bedroom four bathroom apartment in Pirate's Cove for the summer andor next year. One roommate is staying. May pick other roommates or pot luck. Summer rent is $360 and next year's rent is J370. Please respond a.s.a.p. Cara 252-413-6991 or cell 301-814-7748. Pre-Register for spacious 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses. Full basement, enclosed patio WD hook- up, no pets. 752-7738 daytime 7:30 to 4:30. Summer school students 2 BED 1 BATH, walk to ECU, rent $470mo includes water and sewer. Available May 16th through July 31st, can renew for Fall Lease. 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Dockside Duplex 3 BDRM, 2 Bath. 1 - unit available immediately, 1 building w 2 units side by side- available August 3, 2004. Cot 6 friends who want to room? This is ideal! Call Jeff @ 252-327-4433. WasherDryer included, no pets. Houses and apartments for rent near campus. 3 and 4 bedroom houses available. 1 bedroom apartments available. Call (252)3S3-5107. Blocks to ECU, 1,2,3 bedrooms, all appliances, central heatAC, see collegeuniversityrentals.com or call 321-4712 need a male of female to sublease a room in Sterling Manor for May, une, and uly. Pay $532 13 utilities for whole summer. Only pay half May and June, Inly is already paid for. Private bathroom and big closet, washer and dryer, furnished. Will be living with two guys, neat and non-smokers. Call Chris for more info. Apt. 252-551-6725 or Cell 919-749-3889. Above BW-3. 2 and 3 bedroom apartments for rent. Water and trash included Available June, July, or August. Call 252-725-5458 or 329-8738. For rent: Upscale 3 BR3 Bath Near campus, only if you like the BEST! Call 252-561-7368 or 561-7679 or dayle@bellsouth.net Now Preleasing For Fall Semester- 1,2 and 3 bedrooms. All units close to ECU. Cypress Cardens, Jasmine Gardens, Peony Cardens, Gladiolus Garden, Wesley Commons North, Park Village, Cotanche Street, Beech Street Villas and Woodcliff. Water and sewer included with some units. Pets allowed in some units with fee. For more information contact Wainright Property Management 756-6209. pinebrook apt. 758-4015- 1&2 BR apts, dishwasher, GD, central air Si heat, pool, ECU bus line, 9 or 12 month leases. Pets allowed. Rent includes water, sewer, t cable. Room for rent at Pirate's Cove for summer. May, June, Jury rent $360.00 fees paid. Rent all included. For more info, contact Nikki at (252)329-0614, leave message. Wyndham Circle Duplex 2 BD 2 BA Available June 1st and Aug. 1st, $625.00 month, newly decorated, cathedral ceilings, nice landlord, good parking, call fast 321-4802. Now Preleasing for Fall Semester- 1,2 and 3 bedroom duplexes & townhouses. College Towne Row, Verdant Street, Cannon Court, Cedar Court, Lewis Street and 2nd Street. All units close to ECU. Pets allowed in some units with fee. For more information contact Wainright Property Management 756-6209. Spacious two-bedroom duplex with large living room arvt eat-in kitchen with washer and dryer. Duplex includes large deck and off street parking. Water and sewer included in rent. $475 per month. Available August 1st. Call 752-5536 for appointment. Pinebrook Apt. 758-4015- 1 h 2 BR apts, dishwasher, GD, central air fit heat, pool, ECU bus line, 9 or 12 month leases. Pets allowed. Rent includes water, sewer, & cable Three bedroom duplex for rent near ECU. Available immediately. Rent $618-Call 752-6276. Sub-Lease Rent Apt Pirate's Cove, $360 mo available NOW uly 31, 2004. Contact: Karen N. Lee, 919- 894-8348 or 919-207-0804 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 bedroom houses and duplexes. Available Fall 2004. ALL walking distance from ECU. Call 531-5701 Great Place! Walk to campus and bars 2 bedroom, newly renovated, located on Holly Street off 1st street. CHEAP! CHEAPI $425 a month. Available NOW! Pirate's Cove, Available Now, Sublet furnished apartment. Special Price: $325 all included. Call now 919- 846-7360. 353-5008. Male non-smoker roommate wanted for a 2 bdrm apartment $200 deposit, $205mon. 12 utilities and cable. Call leave message 258-7857. Roommate needed for summer and fall. 2 blocks from campus. $242 per month plus half utilities. 2 BD 1 BA serious inquires only. Call 758-4774, leave message. Graduate students seeking responsible roommate. $230 $30 (rent utilities)month. Have all living room furniture, kitchen utensils. ust take care of your bedroom. Available NOWI Call anytime @ 252-258-8848. Roommate wanted to share 3- bedroom apartment. Walking distance to campus! $241.00 plus 13 bills. W k O included in rent. Flexible move-in date. Call Maria at FOR SALE Matching CouchLoveseat $375, end tables $75, entertainment center $40, desk $60, bookshelf $15, full size bed with boxspring $90, dishes $30, potspans $30. Sei! by May 8th. 353-0029. washerdryer for sale $200.00 for both. Call 412-7051. Ask for Jessica. Aquarium stand $25, wicker bookshelf $25, corner desk Si executive (hair $85 each or $150 for both, futon w mattress $75. Call 321 -9787 SERVICES Attention: Local Hip Hop Group wants to play your partyfor (reel Contact us at artisticanarchists@y ahoo.com or at 252-561-7303 for further information or FREE CD's. Free 12 inch pizza at Domino's Pizza. Monday 41204 to Friday 41604. Location 3192 E. 10th St. Limited quantities available. Some conditions apply. 11 am to 4 pm HELP IMED Wait staff needed at Professor O'Cools. must be available for two lun h shifts by 11:45 M-F. Apply in person after 2 p.m. Will work nights and weekends. Lifeguards and swim instructors needed. Call 355-5009. Summer only! Wanted! Reliable, honest, energetic people to monitor crops. From May tiirough August, 2004. We train! Must have own dependable vehicle. Learn to ID insects, weeds and other field conditions. No Nights. Hourly pay 4 mileage. Must be 19 or have 1 year of college. Mail or fax resume with covet letter and work experience to : MCSI, POB 370, Cove City, NC 28523 Fax: 2S2-637-2125 mmclawhorn@mcsiag.com Restaurant Assistant Manager needed at Professor O'Cools. Apply after 2 p.m. in person. Shifts will be nights and weekends. Some bartending experience needed. Food Delivery Drivers wanted for Restaurant Runners Part-time positions (6-12hr. including tips.) Perfect for college students! Some lunch time (11a-2pm) M-F availability required. 2-way radios allow you to be anywhere in Greenville when not on a delivery. Reliable transportation a must and knowledge of Greenville streets advantageous. Call 756-5527 or check out our website @ www.r estaurantrunners.com. Sorry no dorm students. Are you DIFFERENT? Most students will be waiting tables, lifeguarding, or making copies this summer. Do one of those jobs and be like everyone else. Work with us Si build your resume. Average student makes $8,138. Call 1-888-478-5330. Work Hard! Play Hard! Change Lives! Girls resident tamp looking for counselors, lifeguards, wranglers, boating staff, crafts, nature, unit leaders, business manager, and health supervisor. $200-$350week! May 22- August 1. Free Housing! 1-800-672- 2148 x 410 or keyauwee@aol.com. www.tarheeltriad.org for an online application. Greenville Recreation and Parks Department is seeking scorekeepers for their Adult SpringSummer Softball Leagues. Applicants must possess knowledge of adult slow pitch softball and scorekeeping duties. Games are played Monday through Thursday Each scorekeeper can expect three games per night. Rate of pay is $7.00 per game. Leagues will play from April 26 until the end of July. Interested applicants can contact the Athletic Staff at 329-4550 to arrange an interview andor receive additional information. Lifeguards needed. Myrtle Bearh now and summer. Good pay �� conditions. Call 843-448-9122 or email ehuggins@sc .rr.com. Drucker and Falk, LLC Management Company is looking for an experienced part-time leasing agent for Wilson Acres Apartments Please send resume to 1806 East First Street, Greenville, NC 27858 or fax to 252-830-9494 MPERSOflflLS The ECU Panhellenic Council would like to recognize the following new members and sisters of the week. Alpha Delta Pi: NM- Caroline Warmack, S- Jillana Lamm; Alpha Omicron Pi: NM- Nicole Vandermeeren, S-Kristin Winstead; Alpha Pi: NM-Erin Sweeney, S- Stephanie Warren; Alpha Xi Delta: S- Courtney Hester and Ashley Burgess; Delta Zeta: NM-Meghan Butchyard, S -Allison White; Zeta Tau Alpha: NM- Mia Mitchener, S-Amanda Phillips; Sigma Sigma Sigma; NM-ess Scrofano, S-Christie Jones; Kappa Delta: NM and S-Andrea Bevins; Chi Omega: NM and S- Erica Felthans. Congratulations Girls! 01RER Belly Dance for Fun St Fitness! Spring classes (April-June) start Tuesday. For women of all ages. Ten students per class. To register call Donna 355- 5150. Full Time Students Stop wasting your Time and Talents on PT obs with bad hrs. Si pay LOOK! For 1 weekend a month the National Guard wants you to go to college, FREE TUITION! Learn a job skill & stay a student! FT students get over $800mo in Education Benefits Si PAY for more info. 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The Stud Horror Pk April 17 ir Gre Sat 5C Wedne ECUja C 301 Tue: CM 203 Wedr 122 Fric Satu C 703 Sur 315 i Thur Thurs Satui Chri Sum 1 4-15-04 PAGE BI � � � PUT CAMOl MAT. tec 4-15-04 1 r r! d 58 FEATURES AMANDA LINGERFELT Features Editor JOHN BREAM Assistant Features Editor features@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 Did You Know? - This month is International Twit Award Month. - Today is National Wear Your PJs to Work Day. - On this day in 1912 at 2:27 a.m the Titanic sank. - On this day in 1955, the first McDonald's opened. Announcements Films The Student Union Films Committee presents Girl With A Pearl Earring today at 930 p.m Friday at 7 p.m. and midnight, Saturday at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. Along Came Polly 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. Chinese Acrobats The Student Union presents a performance by Chinese Acrobats at 7 p.m. today in Wright Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Central Ticket Office at 1-800-ECU-ARTS. 'The Rivals' The ECULoessin Playhouse presents The Rivals today through Tuesday, April 20 in McGinnis Theatre. Shows begin at 8 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 18. Tickets can be purchased by calling the ECU Central Ticket Office at 1-800-ECU-ARTS Salsa Dance The ECU Folk and Country Dancers will sponsor a salsa dance on Friday, April 16 in the Willis Building. Lessons are at 7:30 p.m. and the dance begins at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $3 for students. $5 for Folk Arts Society members and $8 for the general public 'Don Giovanni' ECU Opera Theatre presents Don Giovanni on Saturday, April 17 through Tuesday, April 20 in the A J. Fletcher Recital Hall. Weekend showtlmes are at 2 p.m and weekdays at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 - $10 Bolcom & Morris The S Rudolph Performing Arts Series presents Bolcom & Morris at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 17 in Wright Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased by calling the ECU Central Ticket Office at 1-800-ECU-ARTS. Live Music Performance The Student Union Popular Entertainment Committee presents music by Battle Koalas and Art Lord and the Self Portraits from 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 17 in the Pirate Underground, This event is free 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' The Student Union Films Committee presents a showing of 7he Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring a costume contest at midnight on Saturday, April 17 in Hendrix Theatre This event is free for students Greenville Live A.J. McMurphy's 1914 Timbury Drive 355-7956 Saturday, April 17,9 p.m. Victor Hudson Chefs 505 505 Red Banks Road 355-7505 Wednesday. April 21, 730 p.m. ECU jazz faculty and students Christy's Euro Pub 301 S. Jarvis St. 758-2774 Tuesday. April 20,10 p.m. Open mic night City Hotel and Bistro 203 S.W. Greenville Blvd. 355-8300 Wednesday, April 21,7 p.m. Ricky Godfrey Corrigan's 122 E. Fifth St. 758-3114 Friday, April 16,10 p.m. Live music Saturday, April 17.10 pm. Live music Courtyard Tavern 703 S.E. Greenville Blvd 321-0202 Sunday. April 18, 7 p.m. At Risk El Ranchlto 315 E. Tenth St 561-7336 Thursday. April 15.7 p.m. Mariachi Band Ham's 701 Evans St 830-2739 Thursday, April 15,10 p.m. Karaoke Saturday, April 17,10 pm. Christopher Dean Band Sunday. April 18,10 p.m Open mic night Mesh CafE 1011-A Red Banks Road 321-MESH Thursday, April 15, 9 p.m. Johnny Dollar Fridayl April 16,9 p.m. Comedy Saturday, April 20,9 p.m. Deejay Peasants 110 E Fourth St. 752-5855 Thursday, April 15,9 p.m. Caveman Friday, April 16,9 p.m. Joseph John Saturday. April 17,9 p.m. Adrienne Young & Little Sadie Tuesday, April 20.9 p.m. The Seepeoples Wednesday, April 21,9 p.m. Open Mic Night Player's Choice Community Square, Memorial Drive, 355-4149 Thursday, April 15.10 p.m Karaoke Saturday, April 17,10 p.m. Powerstroke Players Retreat 1631 Pactolus Road 758-6856 Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m. Karaoke Saturday, April 17,9 p.m Fat Baby Professor O'Coois 605 Greenville Blvd. 355-2946 Saturday, April 17,9:30 p.m. Karaoke Wimple's Steam Bar 206 Main St, Winterville 355-4220 Friday, April 16,730 p.m. Live Music say goowetoold Scrubbing and a sweeping - a part of spring has sprung. For your relief, many Innovative products are coming to the rescue to save you from your cleaning nightmares. "I.ysol mildew remover is fantastic. I simply spray and all those unsightly mold pores practically vanish said Jordan Mills, junior geography major. Toilets should he number one on the cleaning priority list. Your "porcelain God" has seen more than it has ever imagined. Thanks to the Clorox Toilet Wand, you no longer have to pick up a brush ora bottle of cleaning solution. The disposable toilet cleaning system scrubs the mess and releases the disposable brush for a clean finish. Random streaks on walls and floors are another pain to clean. Courtesy of Proctor & Gamble, use the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and marks vanish. Simply wet the foam pad, and scrub away. Once you discover it can clean almost any smudge, speck or dot, it's hard to resist hunting for more. Wipes aren't just for babies � anymore. Once the idea sparked to marry wipes with cleaning prod- ucts, it seems like every cleaning company had a field day. There are Pledge wipes for cleaning wood surfaces, Clorox wipes for disinfecting couritertops and other surfaces and Windex wipes for cleaning glass. The floors of apartments and houses can be nauseating. A variety of mops are available with disposable padding and attached cleaning solution to scrub dirt and grime in no time. Each mop specializes in a particular type of floor. The Pledge Grab-It wipes clean wood surfaces. Just stick a wet or dry wipe to the bottom and go. The Swifter solution dispenses liquid that is mopped up with a special pad. Throw away all of your old mops and clean your floors with the touch of a button. Did you ever think clean- ing the grout in your bathroom and wine stains on your favorite shirt had anything In common? Thanks to the( lore Bleach Pen, t hey do. I he pen is designed to bleach tiny spaces that are hard to reach. Run the pen In between tiles - it works like a charm on grout. Grout goes from brown to white in seconds. Away with bleach and ruined clothes for a sparkling finish. "I think the bleach pen is practical for cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, but not practical for clothing because it might discolor the spot you used it on said Erin Dehart, junior communication major. Taking out the trash leaves you smelling pretty wicked. Glad has a new trash bag called "tresh protect bags They are scented bags that leave trash smelling surprisingly Iresh. After all the hard work that comes with household chores, you'll need a pleasant fragrance to top oil your clean home. Glade has new scents and Plug-ins, including clean linen, lavender meadow and refresh- ing apple. These and many other scents from the company come in air and carpel fresheners and even candles. Glade's newest invention is the "scented oil fan which leaves a room refreshed after fanning scent through the room. � Be sure to look for these new products before you start your spring cleaning. You never know what Innovations you'll find just by venturing down the cleaning aisle. This writer can be contacted at features@theeaitcarolinian.com. ECULoessin Playhouse Quick Picks:Album Review presents 'Rivals' comedy wraata filled with sexpletives, 'The Rivals' is a comedy that takes place in the 1700s. Witty play sure to make audiences laugh LISA TUMBARELLO STAFF WRITER ECUl.oessin Playhouse presents its final production of the year, The Rivals. K. It. Sheridan's humorous English play is making its first appear- ance on the ECU stage and will no doubt leave a lasting Impres- sion in audiences' minds. The witty comedy of The Rivals pokes fun at its 18th cen- tury time period while taking the audience into a few differ- ent plots. Aside from the dueling lights and outlandish costuming ot the time period, all the entangled pursuits ot relationships the characters endure will reach audiences on a personal level and keep them entertained. "Any good play has many plots - it's the hallmark ot a good piece said Jeff Wood- ruff, managing director for the Department of Theater and Dance. The Rivals is a story of romance and the comical lengths people endure for love. The center of attention is Ihe entangled affair between l.ydia 1.anguish and Captain Jack Absolute. l.ydia has concluded, much to her family's disliking, that in order to find true love, one must abandon thoughts of wealth and status. Thus, in order to win her over, Captain lack Absolute dis- guises himself as a poor naval officer. However, all becomes dis- mayed when l.ydia's Aunl, Mrs. Malaprop, becomes involved. Upon discovering her niece's involvement with a commoner, she ai ranges uilh Sir Anthony Absolute, Jack's father, to marry the two. This situation puts Jack between a rock and a hard place in the pursuit ol I ydia's love, l.ydia disapproves of anyone her aunt suggests. Meanwhile, lack's friend, Faulkland, has fallen in lovewlth Julia, Sir Anthony's ward. Taulk- land doubts Julia's love lor him and subjects her to many prepos- terous tests. They crush her trust in the relationship and lead her to end their engagement, All the while, several fic- tional and real characters are see RIVALS page B7 reasons to rewind MICHELLE MCLEOO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Janet Jackson's breast-baring Super Bowl hall-time performance holds he record for t he m st T'i Vo'd moment is television history. Her eighth album, Damita o garners a similar -arental advisory stamped - reaction. Tracks filled with funky ix'ats, whispered expletives and sex themed lyrics will have listeners hitting the rewind button to clarify and reinsure what they heard. Surprisingly, Damita lo, debuted at 2 on the Billboard top 100 -Janet's first album not to take the 1 spot since her 1989 multi- platinum Rhythm Nation - selling just under 350,000 copies in the first week. Damita lo - Janet s middle name - was largely produced by Jimmy (am and Terry lewis, the team behind her since 1986's Control. And much like that breakout album, Damita lo expresses Janet's current frame of mind upbeat and happy, Damita lo has more of an RfcB sound than land's other albums, which fall into more ot a PopRKU category, The new sound can be attributed to Kanye West, partial album producer and the only featured artist in Damita lo. The album begins with the upbeat title track thai gives the lis- tener insight intoJanet, asa person. This track is probably one of the most well written on Ihe album, and its "what did she say" lyrics are omnipresent in this song and the following track. "Sexhibition which begins with the lyrics "I wanna sexplore you I wanna feel your sexplo- sion, I'm gonna take you on a sex- capade will certainly boost this album's sales, and with its upbeal rhythm and suggestive lyrics, it's scxsational. "Strawberry Bounce" is hip, upbeat and has one of Ihe album's more RisH sounds. Produced by hit maker West, the song features a cameo sample from Jay two ingredients that make this trac k a smash Hut it's the whispered expletives thai will make you hit -cvWvl rewind. It's odd. but this song lakes the punch out of otherwise vulgar words. Combining Janet's breathy vocals and West's sharp rap, "My Baby" has a smooth lullaby vibe that can't be overlooked, "All Nite (Don't Stop)" opens with Janet whisering "this is sick and thai pretty much sums up the track featuring great lyrics and a crazy Ixxit set ry a bass guitar. The pure disco, "oldskool" eal ol "RisiB Junkie" will propel you back lo a time of skate parties and colored Reeboks. This funky track would make anyone get out of his or her seat and hit I he dance floor. Down tempo "Thinkin' Bout My Ex a collaboration with RtsB great, Bahyface, shows of I Janet's vocals and feature lyrics that are autobiographical. "Warmth" and "Moist are, if you think about it, just what they sound like. But in case you're having trouble, the choruses include words like "erect "up and dow n" and "lust The alburn ends with the already released single "Just A Little While which, in the context of Ihe other tracks, seems out ol place. Vou may be left waiting for a bidden I i.ii kor another one ol the six prior interludes to close the album. All told, with 22 tracks and just over 65 minutes of music. Damita lo is one ot Janet's most inviting albums. Its feet thumping beats and funky lyrics make the album well worth the pure base This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinion.com. Album Info Artist: Janet Jackson Title: 'Damita Jo' Release Date: April 6,2004. Mil R THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES 4 1b 04 Quick Picks.Film Review In Family Vacation, the Johnson family travels to a family reunion, causing lots of laughs. 'Family Vacation'offers fun family comedy TOMEKASTEELE STAFF WRITER fohnton Faintly Vacation is . wonderful comedy for families to enjoy this spring. The cast includes some of the latest top celebri- ties. Making a splash in the film is lead actor Cedric The F.ntertainer. Odric's character is Nate Johnson, a devoted father who is having problems with his wile, Horothy Johnson (Vanessa Williams). Naic and Dorothy round up their three children, and they embark on a vacation they'll never forget. lamed teen and child celeb- rities play the roles of their children. Making her film debut is Sol- ange Knowles (Nikki Johnson) who just released her first album titled Solo Stiir. She plays a sassy teen who enjoys being the eldest child. How Wow also plays a part in this soon-to-be family clas- sic Bow Wow has a successful rapping career and, as such, his character(DJJohnson) aspires to be a famous rapper. The youngest child is hoik other than Gabby Soleil, who has been featured in many hit sitcoms. Her character, Destiny John- son, is the cute baby of the family whose endearing smile will always get things done her way. The family packs up in a pimped-out SUV and drives from California to Missouri for the Johnson family reunion. On the way there, they encounter a strange hitchhiker (Shannon Elizabeth From American Pit) and many car troubles. At every stop along the way, something funny happens. The Johnson family aims to win the prie trophy for "best lamily" at the reunion and must pull off some interesting stunts in order to arrive at the reunion as a group. Nate's older brother, Mack Johnson, (Steve Harvey) is bent on winning the trophy for his family and proving to Nate that he's mama's favorite son. Johnson Family Vacation is the debut film for Direc- tor Christopher Erskin, who does a great job portraying hardships while trying to maintain a close, loving family. Erskin has directed many music videos for artists such as Tl.C, Missy Elliot and Boys II Men. Johnson Family Vacation is comedy-packed and the perfect movie for a family get-together, even though anyone can enjoy it and leave knowing what family is all about. The cast is explosive and does a dynamic job on this disastrous, out-of- control trip. The Bottom line: With a talented cast of celebrities and a down-tO-earth theme, Johnson Family Vacation is a guaran- teed hit. Family is a wonder- ini concept and hits everyone on a personal level. The film is also the epitome of tunny and has its audience laughing the entire way. This writer can be contacted at leatures@theeastcarolinian.com. Mark A. 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($105mo electricity allowance 3bd. apt 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments Visit our leasing office at 2230 NE Greenville Blvd. (Behind Rivergate Shopping Center) 252.758.6766 www.campus-pointe.com email: campuspointe.ecu@picker ingandco.com Conveniently located near the intersection of 10th and Greenville Boulevard. 1 I HE EASr CAROLINIAN � FLAUIRls 4 15 04 Cinema Scene Student Union Films Free with ECU One Card. Along Came Polly - starring Ben Stiller. Jennifer Aniston and Phillip Seymour Hoffman A newly wedded husband (Stiller) is cheated on by his wife during their Honeymoon Soon alter, he becomes involved in another relationship with a free-spirited woman named Polly (Aniston) Rated PG-13 Girt With a Pearl Earring - starring Scarlett Johannson and Colin Firth This historical drama is set in 17th century Holland Vermeer is about to pairtfhis masterwork. Girl with a Pearl Eamng The movie tells the backslory of the girl. Gnet (Scarlett Johansson), a 16-year-old housemaid who looks after Vermeers kids ana his sickly mother-in-law Meanwhile, the painter's wife looks on with envy Rated PG-13 Carmike 12 The Alamo - starring Dennis Quaid, Jason Patric and Billy Bob Thornton. Disney's retell of the 1836 battle where 300 American troops held the San Antonio fort against the Mexican forces under General Santa Ana Rated: PG-13 on the lam They decide to hide out in the one city they figure no one would suspect to find a couple of cultured girls - Los Angeles Disguised as singing and dancing drag queens, they unexpectedly become a hit sensation Rated: PG-13. Ella Enchanted - starring Anne Hathaway and Hugh Dancy This family film tells the story of Ella, who's blessedcursed at birth with the gift of obedience However, many people take advantage of her, and while on a journey to cure her problem, finds a prince with whom she falls in love. Rated: PG The Girl Next Door - starring Elisha Cuthbert and Timothy Olyphant. A straight-arrow high school senior falls in love with the perfect "girl next door" only to discover she is a former pom star Rated: R. Hellboy - starring Ron Perlman and Selma Blair. Born in the flames ol hell �i'fE6! umcustBMHS atngctu � W.ZINWUIT Connie and Carla - starring David Duchovny and Nia.Vardalos Two Chicago dinner theater singers witness a mob hit and tind. themselves and brought to Earth to perpetrate evil, Hellboy (Perlman) was rescued from sinister forces by Dr. Broom, who raised him to be a hero Rated: PG-13 Home on the Range - starring Judi Dench, Cuba Gooding Jr and Randy Quaid A group of cows learn that their owner must pay a $1,000 mortgage on the farm or she will be forced to sell. The animals band together with the lady's horse to come up with the money Their plan is to collect the bounty on a no-good Pregnant? 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The story ot a female student at a Midwestern university who has the dubious fortune to fall in love with a European prince spending the semester there incognito. However, the prince is forced to choose between love and royalty Rated: PG The Passion of The Christ - starring James Caviezel, Monica Bellucci, Maia Morgenstern. Story of the last 12 hours of Jesus Christ's life, as told by director Mel Gibson The Punlshei - starring John Travolta, Thomas Jane and Laura Elena Harring FBI undercover agent Frank Castles (Jane) world is shaken to its core by a nightmare he has longed feared: his family is executed as a repercussion from his final assignment With unparalleled intensity, ferocious intelligence and fearless actions. Castle seeks to punish the murderers, and their kind Rated: R. Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed - starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr The gang is back at i! again doing battle with villains such as The Pterodactyl Ghost. The Black Knight Ghost and The 10,000 Volt Ghost in order to save Ihe city of Coolsville. Rated: PG Walking Tall - starring The Rock and Johnny Knoxville Retired soldier Chris Vaughn returns to his hometown only to find that his high school rival has shut down local industry and turned the town into a hotspot for crime and drugs Vaughn becomes sheriff of the town and begins solving its problems Rated: PG-13. The Whole Ten Yards - starring Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry Sequel to The Whole Nine Yards, Oz and Jimmy (Perry and Willis) re- team to fight Lazlo Gogolak, younger brother of the first film's villain, who is seeking revenge. After Oz's wife is kidnapped, Oz and Jimmy endure many comical escapades to save her Rated: PG-13 Computer Headaches? Is. 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Arlington Blvd.756-1003 Monday-Satuday 9am-7pm Sunday lpm-5pm V: A S T CAROLINA V N I V R R S I T Y The ECULocssin J Phyhoinc presents ivals By Richard Brinsley Sheridan April 15-20,2004 McGlnnls Theatre, ECU Campus tve story oJ� witf eccj�- Vti�na! humor anJ cleverness. O-ECUARTS Buy tickets online at www.ecuarts.com LrVinI tickets $7-12 All performances 6 00 p m except Sunday Apt.l 18. At 2 00 p m f j NIWJtfTn A fine quality diploma frame will honor your years of bard work and achievement. Mahosany bead frame with pen and ink watercolor of the Wrisht Building Double mat, black on gold, with a 24k gold plated medallion, and the school name embossed on bottom Set our display of frames at F.CU-Dowdy Student Stores. Cherry reverse frame with 3-D cut out of the East Carolina athletic trademark, with triple mat, black on gold on purple v��vrl Ronald I. Dowdy Student Stores Wright Building � 328-6731 www.studentstotKs ecu edu ' THE EAST CAROLINIAN. 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Sam Herring, the lead singer and "Art Lord fronts the group with "self-portraits" Adam Bebe, William Cushion and (ierrit Weliners. "Art Lords are great guys, and they put on a great show salil lessicaOdom, junior apparel merchandising major. Battle Koalas of Greensboro, NC, includes the Vickland Brothers that have been a band lor about a year. Neither band has a record contract nor are they nationally known. However, they either have a solid local tan base or are trying 10get their music out to people. Both bands have a unique description - new wave dance performance "Performance music - there is a 'performance' that goes along with theirsongs. It'sagwd show and incredibly entertain- ing. If you like unique music, this is the show for you said Amanda Trail, Popu- lar Entertainment chair. Many of the Pirate Under- ground performers want sup- port and appreciation among their peers. "I really encourage anyone who hasn't come out to one of the Underground's shows to check it out. All the concerts are free, and with the diversity in music, there is something for everyone Trail said. "Beyond that, we support comedy acts and competitions as well - Battle of the Bands, freestyle competition and break dancing competition. The Pirate Underground keeps getting better and better Pirate Underground is responsible for bringing local as well as up-and-coming bands from all over the nation to ECU. A wiile variety of musicians who might already be well-known come to play for students, such as Pretty (iirls Make Graves and Justincase, who are starting to gain recognition. A college campus audience is ideal tor most of these hands. Word of mouth through diverse groups of people with open minds help to spread fast pub- licity about performers. "The Pirate Underground is now a credible concert venue in North Carolina. The Stu- dent Union Popular Entertain- ment Committee supports a concert series that takes place in the Underground once or twice a week Trail said. "We are not just a venue, but also an entire committee of students that choose what music COtneS here and sets up and pro- duces the concerts themselves "There is diversity in the music that is chosen to per- form. We have had everything from hip-hop to country to rock 'n' roll and everything in between. We have fea- tured local acts and nation- ally touring acts this year Underground attendance has been double this year than in years past. More and more, students seem to be taking advantage of what ECU is offer- ing in entertainment. "The atmosphere is cool and it's nice that ECU can access something like new bands for free said Ashley Adams, a junior science educa- tion major. "The bands are still under- ground, but not always local, which is refreshing 7Ws writer can be contacted at feature5@theeastcarolinian.com. 0 Event Info Battle Koalas and Art Lords of a Sell Portrait 9 p.m. -11 p.m. on Saturday, April 17 In Pirate Underground In Mendenhall Rivals from page B1 dueling for l.ydia's love. When Jack is called to fight imaginary characters to win over a girl who has already rejected him, l.ydia becomes worried. She suspends the duels and confesses her love for Jack. At the same time, Julia forgives laulkland for his doubts. Throughout the entire unraveling of relationships, all the characters' true iden- tities have been shown and manage to be the saving factor in salvaging all the rela- tionships. In The Rivals, Sheridan is able to amplify the natu- ral faults of his characters, thus making for very comedic and amusing situations. He mostly exaggerates Mrs. Malaprop's stumble of words. The term "malapropism" was coined from this play. Mrs. Malaprop never ceases to find the wrong word In her authorization of the English language. All in all, I he Rivals is a play that will appeal to all ages. Students will be most likely to identify with the story because of its attention to the trials of dating. Everyone likes for their sig- nificant others to meet certain criteria. This play certainly dem- onstrates that you don't always need to check off everyone. "The story of The Rivals seems like something that will directly relate to my life, even though it is set a long time ago said Jessica Upchurch, sophomore elementary education major. The stellar costuming and scenery is sure to keep audiences visually amused while the musical wit of English dialogue keeps them phonetically attentive. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolinian.cow. � Event Info The Rivals' April 15 - 20 All shows at 8 p.m. except for Sunday at 2 p.m. McGinn's Theater ECU campus Tickets are S7-S12 East Carolina UNIVERSITY E1QQ 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. 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Sponsored by: Campus Dining Services Student Leadership Development Programs PAGEC1 4 1504 Pirates travel to Cincinnati SPORTS RYAN DOWNEY Sports Editor TONY Z0PP0 Assistant Sports Editor sports@theeastcarolinlan.com 252.328.6366 Announcements Sea Kayaking, Canoeing At Shackleford Island The adventure club invites interested people for a weekend of sea kayak canoe at Shackleford Island on April 23 - 25. Students must register by Friday, April 16 There will be a pre-trip meeting on April 20. Sea Kayaking, Canoeing In Haw River The adventure club invites interested people for a day of sea kayaking and canoeing at the Haw River on April 24. Students must register by Friday, April 16 There will be a pre-trip meeting on April 20. Rock Climbing If you caught the climbing bug on the Rec Center's indoor wall and are ready to give it a shot on a real rock, join the adventure program for a day at Pilot Mountain on April 25. Harnesses and gears will be provided. Participants must register by April 16 A pre-trip meeting is April 21. Frisbee Golf Tournament There will be an intramural frisbee golf tournament on April 21 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Frisbee Golf Course. Players have a chance to match their Frisbee skills with the best! Registration takes place at the course. For more information on this or any other program, call 328-6387 Sports Briefs Gordon entering NBA draft Connecticut guard Ben Gordon is forgoing his senior year and making himself eligible for the NBA Draft, The Journal News ol New York reported Wednesday. The Hartford Courant also reported on its website Gordon will turn pro. Gordon, projected as a possible Top 10 selection, will make the announcement in Storrs. Conn on Wednesday. He averaged a team- leading 18.5 points for the Huskies and helped lead them to the national title "It's time Gordon told The Journal News. 1 had a great experience at UConn, but I'm ready for what's next I knew this is what I wanted from the beginning of the season, so why wait?" UConn coach Jim Calhoun has said Gordon is ready for the NBA. To be eligible for the June 24 draft, an underclassman must send a letter to the NBA by May 10. A player with eligibility remaining who has not signed with an agent must withdraw from draft consideration by June 17 to return to his college team. In the NCAA Tournament, Gordon averaged 21 2 points in six games. Gordon's teammate Emeka Okafor is also facing a decision about whether to skip his senior season The junior center will graduate early this May and has hinted at entering the NBA Draft. UCLA freshman forward Ariza to enter NBA Draft UCLA forward Trevor Ariza is entering the NBA Draft after just one season with the Bruins, the school said Tuesday. The 18-year-old Ariza, who made the Pac-10's all-freshman team, is the second UCLA underclassman eying a move to the pros Last week, swingman Dijon Thompson, the leading scorer at 14.4 points, said he will declare himself eligible for the NBA. To be eligible for the June 24 draft, an underclassman must send a letter by May 10 to the NBA. A player with eligibility remaining who has not signed with an agent must withdraw from draft consideration by June 17 to return to his college team. Thompson could return for his senior year, but UCLA has released Ariza from his scholarship, making him eligible to transfer should he decide to return to college. The 6-7, 205-pound Ariza started 23 of 25 games and was the Bruins' No. 3 scorer with 11.6 points a game and No 2 rebounder at 6.5 a game He also led UCLA in steals, averaging 1.68, had an assist average of 21. and shot 42.6 percent - 237 percent from 3-point range Wolf leaves consulting job with Browns Ron Wolf resigned as a part-time personnel consultant to the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, less than three months after being hired by the club. Wolf, who built the Green Bay Packers into a Super Bowl champion, said his decision to leave the Browns was tied into Carmen Policy's resignation as team president Policy announced last week that he was stepping down as president and chief executive. After the Browns went 5-11 last season, they hired the 65-year-old Wolf In January to assist them in evaluating their current roster and to plan for next week's college draft Wolf worked from his home in Maryland, reviewing game tapes and video of potential draft picks. The Browns had also asked Wolf for his opinion before they decided to replace quarterback Tim Couch by signing free agent QB Jeff Garcia. However, coach Butch Davis dismissed Wolf's input during the recent NFL meetings. Wolf was asked if Davis' comments had angered him "I was just a part-time guy. so he could use me any way that he wanted to Wolf replied. Frank will become full-time Head Coach New Jersey Nets interim coach Lawrence Frank will be back with the team next season, the New York Daily News reported Wednesday. Frank will have the interim tag lifted after the season, no matter how the Nets do in the playoffs, three anonymous sources told the newspaper. Team president Rod Thorn also is expected to negotiate a new contract for Frank, according to a source The team holds an option until June 30 to bring Frank back next season Thorn, who has praised Frank's preparation and coaching ability, would neither confirm nor deny the decision. Frank, 33, set a record for major professional sports in North America by starting his coaching career 13-0 when he replaced the fired Byron Scott on Jan. 26. Since the fast start, the Nets (47-34) are just 12-14 under Frank, but hold the No 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs as the Atlantic Division champs The players have made it clear that they want Frank to be the team's coach next season. The Nets end the regular season Wednesday at Miami. The NBA playoffs begin Saturday and New Jersey will open the postseason by hosting either New York or New Orleans. Williams ruling delayed to Thursday A ruling in the Jayson Williams manslaughter trial was put off until Thursday morning due to a death in the family of the lead prosecutor of the retired NBA star. Court had been expected to convene Tuesday afternoon for a decision on a dismissal rpotion by the defense, which charged that prosecutorial misconduct regarding evidence had deprived Williams of a fair trial. Prosecutors maintained that the error, late disclosure of notes and photographs from one of their proposed witnesses, was inadvertent. The trial over the shooting of a hired driver, which began Feb. 10, was suspended over the dispute on April 1, just as lawyers were crafting their summations. State Superior Court Judge Edward M. Coleman gave the defense over a week to evaluate the new evidence, and heard testimony and arguments on the dismissal motion Monday The jury has not heard live testimony since March 30. The UNC-W match up was officially called off due to rain by the start of the fourth inning with the Seahawks up 1-0. ECU makes run at Conference USA title BRANDON HUGHES SENIOR WRITER The Pirate baseball team continued its impressive play over the weekend with a convincing three-game sweep over Conference USA rival South Florida. ECU (28-6, 9-3) held off the Bulls in the opener, 6-4, behind Trevor Lawhorn's sixth homerun in as many games. Junior Creg Bunn improved to 6-0 on the season, allowing just two hits through eight and one third innings. The Pirates cruised 10- 5 and 11-1 in a douhleheader the following day. The Cincinnati Bearcats (6-25, 2-10) will host ECU this weekend in another three-game CUSA series. The Bearcats have struggled this season, hut may have picked up some momentum alter a 7-6 win at TCU on Sunday. Offense Steve Pickerell has been one of the few bright spots in the Bearcat lineup in 2004. Pickerell has had one of the best seasons in C-USA with a .423 batting average, eight homers and 26 If UK. all team-highs. Jack Nelson (.368) is second on the team in batting, followed by Drew Saylor (.314) and Aaron Moll (.295). Saylor and Moll both have three homcruns on the season and have combined for 44 RBIs. ECU pitchers should find it easy to focus on Pickerell and company at the plate and not runners on the basepaths this weekend. The Bearcats have just six steals in 13attemptsandMark Muscenti (.198) leads the team with only two thefts. Pitching The pitching staff has been horrendous for the Bearcats this year. Coaches have sent 16 different players to the mound, all with little success. The Pirates ���nflfakj TV1 � : The Pirates return to conference play this weekend, have to be wide-eyed with 8.03 ERA. anticipation after seeing Cincin- nati's team ERA of 8.03. Aaron Moll is the lone pitcher with more than one win. Moll is 2-2 this season with a 6.43 ERA in four starts. Tony Maynard has made a team-high of six starts on his way to a 1-3 record and The reason for Cincy's lack of success on the mound has been control issues and the inability to strike out opposing batters. see BASEBALL page C6 SoftrJalT Team ready forliberty, JMU ECU is a combined 3-0 this season against Liberty and James Madison, taking two from Liberty and one from JMU. ECU takes break from Conference USA play DAVID WASKIEWICZ STAFF WRITER ECU's soflhall team will travel to Virginia to face Liberty and James Madison this weekend. The Lady Pirates currently stand at 38-13-1 this season and are looking to add four more wins to their record as they play each team in a douhleheader. In playing Liberty and JMU this weekend, the Lady Pirates will receive a much-needed' break from conference play. In the last 11 games, ECU has played nine conference games against top teams such as DePaul, Louisville, and No. 18 South Florida. "We welcome the relief said Head Coach Tracey Kee. "The games aren't as strenu- ous Both Liberty and JMU are no strangers to ECU this season. The Lady Pirates have already played Liberty twice this year, defeating them 13-2 and 5-4, In the only meeting against JMU this season, the Lady Pirates captured the Pirate Clash cham- pionship defeating them 4-3. leading the way this week- end tor ECU is junior infielder Kate Manuse. Manuse broke ECU's single season double record last weekend against South Florida, She is currently leading the team in batting with a .379 average and in homeruns with six. Winning every game this weekend would not only put ECU on a four-game winning streak, but it would also build momentum for next week when ECU plays in-state rival North Carolina. ECU opens play on Satur- day at I p.m. in game one of a douhleheader against Liberty in l.ynchhurg, Va. On Sunday, the Lady Pirates travel to Ilarrisonhurg, VA to play two games against JMU at 12 p.m. This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian.com. Ladies' soccer finishes undefeated Pirates prepare for summer ROBERT LEONARD STAFF WRITER After ending the 2003 campaign with a heartbreak- ing and season-ending loss to Charlotte, the women's soccer team heads into spring ready to compete. They knew with the returning players next season a successful spring could catapult them into a very successful 2004 season. Mission accomplished. After eight games, the Pirates are 7-0-1. The most impressive stat is the one goal allowed in their eight games. The Pirates have beat NC State 4-0, nation- ally ranked Florida 2-1 and Duke 1-0. The Florida and Duke wins were part of a tournament held in layetteville, where the Pirates took the crown. Head Coach Rob Donnen- wirth was very excited about how spring was looking. "We've had a good attitude all spring Donnenwirth said. "And the rewards are starting to pay off Donnenwirth was very happy with the play of Carmen Calpo, Sarah Stoltz and Krystel Pabey. Donnenwirth was especially pleased with Meghan McCal- lion, the team's leading scorer last season. "The whole group Calpo, Stoltz, Pabey and McCalllon has been great Donnenwirth said. "But Meghan has stepped up to a new level I he primary concern coming into the spring for Donnenwirth was on the defensive side of the field � all of the seniors from the 2003 squad were defenders. With t he progress ol his team, especially on the defensive side, Donnenwirth has been very pleased. "Spring is more a develop- mental time Donnenwirth said. "The wins are great, hut we're really not going for them With only two more games left, one a 7-on-7 match with UNC-Wilmington and an alumni match, the team is pre- paring for summer. Donnenwirth noted how fit the girls are and hopes it only gets better over the summer. "Our level of fitness improves every year Donnenwirth said. "The girls don't only do it lot their own personal goals, but for the team. Everyone on the team expects everyone else to work just as hard as they are The match against UNC-W will take place in Wilming- ton on Saturday, April 17, and the Alumni game will be in Greenville on April 24. The writer con be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian.com. PAGL C2 THE LASTCAROLINfAN � SPORTS 4 15 04 4 15 04 Red Wings trying to regroup with CuJo &t4Ll Author Signing & Book Sale Meet with NPR correspondent and author Juan Williams after his Brown vs Board of Education presentation Thursday, April I 5 at 1:00 pm in Hendrix Theatre. The Dowdy Student Stores is sponsoring an author signing and bxk sale after the presentation at the second floor gallery of Mendenhall Student Center. Williams' three bixks will be for sale at 20-25 off the retail price in conjunction with this event. EYES ON THE PRIZE I ffW ZtvVI Donald E Dowdy Student Stores Wright Building � 328-6731 The Predators have pushed Detroit around in the last two contests at home in Nashville. (KKI) � Curtis Joseph has come full circle He lost his joh after the Detroit Red Wings having scored only six goals in four games were swept by Anaheim in the first round last season. Now he's got it back as the Wings having scored only six Ko.ils in four games are in a 2-2 tie with the Nashville Predators in the first round. The irony must not be lost on him. At practice Wednesday, when coach Dave Lewis announced Joseph would replace Manny Legate as the starting goaltender Thursday night in dame S, Joseph was asked whether he could pro- vide a spark. "Well he said, "I'm not going to score any goals The Wings are coming oil li.uklo-back losses that looked a lot like the four straight losses they suffered last year, when they peppered goaltender Jean-Sebas- tien (iiguere but couldn't put the pink past him, when they made a few mistakes and the Mighty Ducks capitalized. Although they outshot the Predators, 8.1-41, in dames 3 and 4, they were outscored, 6-1. Legate was hard on himself. Asked whether he was taking too much of the blame, he said: "No. Not at all. I didn't get the job done " But Joseph defended Legate much like he defended himself last year. He said Steve Sullivan probably would have scored on Wings legend Terry Sawchuk with the move he made on Legate to finish a breakaway Tuesday night. "I don't think Manny could be faulted for any of the goals Joseph said. "He played great "It's difficult to get in the flow when you don't get a lot ol shots . we've just got to play better and try and get to their goalie Although .Joseph was less than outstanding last year and legate wasn't at his lust the last two games, goaltending wasn't the Wings' only issue then and it's not close to their main issue now. The Wings ranked second in goals and fifth on the powei play during the regular season and have added one of the league's leading scorers, Robert Lang. They're facing a team that ranked lOth-worst in goals allowed and seventh-worst on the penalty kill. Still, the Wings aren't scoring I heir power play is l-for-20and that goal Came on a lucky bounce. Asked which ol the Wings' problems most concerned him. Lewis said: "Well, it would be one to score a goal Then there are penalties and breakdowns I ewis said he might make other moves Thursdav night, "looking for a complete g.ime Hut goaltending can make the biggest difference, and Lewis started there. Despite the Wings' dalliance with Dominik llasek coming out of retirement, loseph is still their SH-million man. He still has 58 playofl v ietoriev "I'm putting Curtis in because we want to get a win, I want to change some things Lewis said. " urlis has got tremendous expe- rlence, he knows how to deal with the pressure and this is a perfect situation for him to be in After sitting out all but five games since lib. II because of ankle problems, loseph played the last 17: So on Tuesday, He stopped all nine shots he faced. "i uOWaspu1 into a pretty dif- ficult spot, because not only did he go into the third period, but at the time our team was taking a lot of chances and leaving him a little bit vulnerable forward Brendan Shanahan said. loseph has been put into a pretty difficult spot again. As he knows all too well, for him to do a good job, his teammates will probably have to do a good job, too. , "It'sabcst-two-out-of-three loseph said. "We have home-ice advantage, Hopefully, we can get some goals and win the two out of three Good Insurance? Poor Insurance? No Insurance? YOU PAY NOTHING FOR ALL SERVICES ON INITIAL VISIT FREE SPINAL EXAMINATION INCLUDING X RAYS IF NECESSARY CI6000 value) Dr. Brian M. Kean is offering affordable chiropractic treatment to the public. This service will include consultation, examination. SEMG, x-rays and a confidential report of the findings. 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For more information contact Shannon O'Donnell at slo0604@mail.ecu.edu ECU tennis teams compete in Conference USA tournament Men, women see tough competition ERIC GILMORE STAFF WRITER The men and women's tennis team will travel to Memphis, TN and Louisville, KY respectively to compete in the Conference USA Tennis Tournament today. The separate tournaments begin at noon and last until Sunday. The men's tennis team holds the seventh seed and will take- on C-USA rival Del'aul at 1 p.m. ECU (13-S) will take on the Blue Demons (1311) for the first time this season. The winner will advance to take on No. 27 ranked Tulane, who has the top ranked C-USA player in Michael Kogan. I he Israeli native is ranked No. 13 in the nation, according to I'I'A. ECU will have to concentrate on certain singles flights in order to pick up the win. Chad Meyer holds a resounding 16-8 record at the first flight and a team leading 3-1 in C-USA play. Mark Hender- son, the top Blue Demons' player, has a dismal 5-10 record and 3-3 in conference. Coach Tom Morris will study ami probably continue to tweak his line-up. Morris can use a number of players interchange- ably. Felipe Fonseca, Mark Gel- laid and Darren Mansell have all seen matches at flights three, four and five, t.ellard posts the best record in conference, going undefeated at 3-0. Gerard Ga Undo will most likely rake the sixth flight as he holds a 10-2 record. The sixth High! serves as a tiebreaker if needed but is not counted otherwise. Del'aul will be different from the light out ol conference schedule the Pirates have raced this year, George Wang and Sam Davidson are two players that the Pirates will have to deal with. Morris will need a game plan for the players that hold 21-9 and 19) records overall. Wang usually plays at the third flight with Davidson at the fourth. However, the Blue Demons fall significantly off, as four players from fligbls three lower don't hold winning records. In order for the Pirates to advance to face the Green Wave, they are going to have to pick up some doubles matches. These matches have been a struggle for the Pirates throughout the season. The best bet to pick up points is going to be with the teams ol Paulo Baumer and Nick Rose or I'onseca and Gellard. The women's team will have their hands full with a red hot Charlotte team, which starts at 3 p.m. The Charlotte women have won eight straight matches while the ECU women were just swept by the Richmond Spiders. The winner will advance to take on No. 13 ranked and top seed Tulane. The Green Wave (21-1) sports four top 100 players in the nation. That match will take place at noon on Friday, leaving the loser to play at 6 p.m. on Friday. The ECU women will have to watch out for Charlotte freshman and team MVP Kathy Robey, who holds a team-best of 23 wins and has won eight straight matches. ECU will counter with Raluca Baicu or Kristin Buchannan. The two have combined to go 13-13 at the top flight, but it might be a struggle behind them. The problem occurs with the fifth and sixth flights along with the third flights in doubles. Sara Boseman has a 3-10 record at the fifth flight, while Ashley Perkinson is 0-12 at the sixth. The women are a combined 2-7 in C-USA. The double elimination tournament will provide a stage for the men's and women's teams to shine. The championship games will be held at noon and 11 a.m. respectively on Sunday, with the finalists of the loser's bracket vying for third. rh's writer can be contacted at sports@eastcarolinian.com. Doherty says he won't begrudge Roberts (KRT) � Matt Doherty had dreams, too. They included visions of a New York basketball community that rallied behind the St. John's program. It came replete with a national championship and a parade through the Canyon of Heroes. "1 see St. John's as a place with infinite possibilities and 1 am disappointed that I won't have the chance to lead it back to the elite Doherty said Tuesday. "I could have another coach- ing job right now, but I wanted to be at St. John's. It was a good fit and has all kinds of potential to be something spectacular Doherty said he would not begrudge Norm Roberts as the choice. The former North Caro- lina and Notre Dame coach was so impressed with Roberts that he tried to hire him to be an assistant coach for the lighting Irish. During the agonizingly long search for a new coach at St. John's, Doherty spent a lot of time as the presumed leader. He felt confident enough about his chances to turn down James Madison's job offer. And li is can- didacy had the influential back- ing of the basketball program's biggest financial boosters. Tuesday at 8 a.m he got a call from St. John's AD I ave Wegrzyn with the news he would not be the choice. He asked tot the chance to speak with the Rev. Donald J. Harrington, but the university president said lues- day he hadn't had the chance to call. "I don't want anyone to get the wrong impression, that 1 am angry or hurt, because I got noth- ing hut positive feelings from the people at St. John's he said. "I was flattered by their inter- est in me Doherty isn't the only victim of the St. John's coaching search and the political warfare it brought out from the factions that backed an assortment of candidates. There are others most notably Manhattan's Bobby Gonzalez and Memphis' Johnalipari who sustained some damage, whether intended or not. That Gonzalez was fre- quently discussed by members of the search committee and not see SJU page C6 April 17th 7PM Minges Colisieum Tickets: Advance $10 for Students, Non-Students $15 At the Door $20 Doors Open @ 6pm After Party Immediately Following the Show Sponsored in part by ECU SGA THE CAST CAROLINIAN � SPORTS 4-15-04 Tiger's training with Special Forces liger Woods is deep inside lort Bragg this week, wearing a camouflage uniform and doing the kind of things Green Berets io. i he cowi story is that he flew down on his private jet to see what military life is .ill about. 1 he real truth is, I iger's on a vi ret mission. Somewhere in the woods In North Carolina, heand the Special Forces are out trving to tind his golf game. As good as the Green Berets are. it won't be e.isv. It doesn't help that Woods wont even admit it's missing. Another In a string o disap- pointing majors ended early on Sundav tor Woods, hong before the Cheers echoed from Amen ( ornei is Phil Mlckelson and 1 rim l is put on the kind of spec- tacular bar, k-ninc show that once belonged only to Woods. It you're counting and in golf that's usually a good way to keep si ore Woods is now winless in seven sir.iiglit majors. Worse yet. he hasn't even been a factor in the final round of five of them. lie's got a long way to go to rival Mlckelson's oh -for- 42 streak in the majors, but the tourna- ments are beginning to add up. So, too, are the questions. The player who once intimi- dated his fellow competitors simply by showing up on the first tee seems gone, replaced by a befuddled twin who goes about his work with an exasper- ated look on his face as putts race past the hole and drives go increasingly awry. There are whispers about flaws in his swing, his conviction to golf, and his once all-consum- ing desire to win. Things have gotten so bad that Woods vomited after the first hole Sunday, though he later claimed it was because of a bad sandwich, not a bad putt. Through it all, Woods keeps repeating the same mantra to inquiring writers, as if he needs to believe it himself. The numbers may say other- wise, but Woods insists he's not In a slump. "It's different for me versus any other player he said last week. "Some other player has a bad week, misses the cut, it's no big deal, slips through the radar. Whereas if I shoot one bad round, it's a little bit different. I think it's just expectation levels Perhaps it is. Golf fans were easily spoiled by Woods, who carries the burden of having to compete against his own past success. Woods will likely never win four straight majors again, and may never match a record be once seemed destined to smash Jack Nicklaus' 18 major champi- onship wins. He's got three green jackets from Augusta National, but the 10 that Nicklaus once predicted of him? No way. 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Norwood named C-USA Co-Hitter of the Week Following the USF series, junior first baseman Ryan Norwood was given the dis- tinction of being named C- USA Co-Hitter of the Week. Norwood batted .500 (8-of- 16) for the series with two homeruns, four Rills and seven runs scored. Norwood is hitting .375 for the season with a team- high 48 hits. The junior also has eight homers, 2 RBIs and a team-high 33 runs scored. Norwood shared the honor with Southern Miss outfielder Carlos Velasquez. dame time is set for 3 p.m. in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Friday. After the three-game series, the Pirates have a highly anticipated match- up at NC State on Wednesday. This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian.com. SJU from page C3 brought in for an interview may have cast doubts in the minds of other administrations that considered him for their posts. 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