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THE EAST CAROLINIAN Volume 79 Number 143 WEDNESDAY June 02, 2004 Sunni Governing Council chief named Iraqi president Newly appointed Iraqi president Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer speaks during a ceremony for the announcement of the new Iraqi interim government in Baghdad on Tuesday. Student robbed at knifepoint on campus Cell phone, money taken NICK HENNE SENIOR WRITER A student was robbed at knife- point in the Sonic Plaza outside Joyner Library Tuesday, May 25 at approximately 10 p.m. Jared Thiel, senior business major, was talking on his cell phone outside of Joyner Library when the two perpetrators passed him. Thiel described the two boys as small, thin and they did not appear to be over the age of 17. After passing him once, the boys turned around and walked toward him again positioning themselves on either side of him. Thiel said they each asked him if 'he had the time' before one grabbed his cell phone, pulled out a knife and demanded he give them his money. Thiel said he gave them $16 and his cell phone without a struggle. "I'm a pretty big guy 1 think that if I would have done anything resisted) they would have just ran BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) � A power- ful Sunni Muslim tribal leader and critic of the U.Sled occupation was named president of Iraq's incoming government Tuesday, after Iraqi lead- ers rejected the Americans' preferred candidate for the post. After the selection of Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer to the largely ceremonial position, officials announced the entire interim gov- ernment due to take power June 30 - and the body moved quickly to begin its work. The U.Spicked Governing Council decided to dissolve imme- diately to make way rather than wait until June 30. The incoming Prime Minister, lyad Allawi, said his government would soon negotiate a crucial agreement on the status of U.Sled international forces that will remain in Iraq. Iraq still needs the presence of U.Sled forces "to help in defeating the enemies of Iraq Allawi said at a welcoming ceremony for the new government. "We will enter into alli- ances with our allies to accomplish that The U.Sled occupation author- ity will continue to run Iraq until June 30, a senior Bush administra- tion official said. Washington praised the new gov- ernment and suggested it would help ease the way for winning support for a U.N. resolution that the United States and Britain have submitted on post-occupation Iraq. "These are not America's pup- pets national security adviser Condoleezza Rice told reporters at the White House. "This is a terrific list and really good government and we're very pleased with the names that emerged As word of al-Yawer's appoint- mentwasannounced.acarbombblew up outside the offices of the Patriotic see PRESIDENT page 3 Steve Bailard outlines his goals to members of the ECU Board of Trustees. Filling vacant administration positions is priority for Bailard A robbery took place in the Sonic Plaza outside Joyner Library last week. away said Thiel. "I just didn't want to possibly get cut over $16 After obtaining the money, the two perpetrators ordered Thiel to walk away before they ran off in the opposite direction. Thiel said he searched for an emergency phone, but ended up having to run into the mall area where he found a man with a cell phone and called 911. "There are no emergency phones around the library at all Thiel said. see ROBBERY page 2 1 New chancellor lays out I goals for school year AMANDA LINGERFELT EDITOR IN CHIEF One of newly appointed Chancel- lor Steve Ballard's first priorities is to fill necessary vacant administrative positions, he said in an ECU Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday. Although a priority, Bailard said he wants the search to take as long as need be in order to fill the positions with quality people. "Without a strong person in place for these leadership positions, things can fall down immediately said Bailard. Other members of the Board of Trustees share the same opinion as Bailard for the necessity of filling these positions. "We need to analyze why we have so many vacancies and we need see BALLARD page 4 WEATHER FORECAST TODAY Evening Thunderstorms High of 90 tOfe CONTACT US BY PHONE 252.328.6366 (newsroom) 252.3282000 (advertising) FYI: The film 'Monster will be playing today D.m. at the SRC outdoor pool. at 9 FIND US ON THE WEB www.theeastcarolinlan.com edltor�theeastcarolinlan.com Opinion. Features. Sports. INSIDE .page 5 .page 6 .page 11 PAGE 2 6-02-04 tec NEWS news@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 COUNTDOWN UNTIL END OF SUMMER SESSION I 14 MORE CLASS DAYS Announcements Food Literacy Training Program The Food Literacy Partners, along with ECU Campus Dining, will offer a Food Literacy Training Program on Wednesdays from noon - 1pm starting today through Sept. 15. For more information, contact Jacqueline L Duffy at 744-1388 or duffyj@mail.ecu.edu. Health Science Event Dr. Keith H. Nelson from the Brody School of Medicine will present "The Utility of HPV Typing in General Ob Gyn" today at 1 p.m. in the Pitt County Memorial Hospital Auditorium. Health Science Event Dr. Ehab Hanna of the Department of Psychiatry will present "Violence and Aggression in Psychiatric Units" at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 in 2E-92 Brody. Health Science Event Dr. P. Bradley Brechtelsbauer of Eastern Carolina ENT, Head and Neck Surgery will present "Cochlear Implants in the Pediatric Patient" at 12:30 p.m on Friday, June 4 in 2E- 92 Brody Rock 'n' Rib Fest New Rock 99X presents the First Annual Eastern Carolina Rock n' Rib Fest at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 5 at the Pitt County Fairgrounds. The event features FMI recording artists Parmalee, with special guests Squeeze Toy. Brad Benson and Runaway Cab. For more information, call 636-9967 6-02-04 News Briefs Local Six inmates escape from Surry County jail DOBSON, N.C. - Six inmates used the sharp end of fingernail clippers to escape from Surry County Jail and were still on the loose Monday, authorities said. Jail officials said the men, who had bunked together for at least two weeks, used the clipper to break through their Sheetrock ceiling at some point after 10 p.m. Saturday night. Inmates are allowed to check out razors and nail clippers for personal hygiene during certain times. The items are collected and inspected when they are returned. The inmates broke one of the nail clippers and fixed its sharp edge to a toothbrush with strings from a sheet or a blanket. Authorities said it appears the men stood on a top bunk, hoisted themselves through the hole, and then crawled along an exhaust-system vent to the roof. Worker injured in fall from Carter-Finley Stadium RALEIGH, N C. - A construction worker was injured when he fell at least 60 feet Monday while working on the new press box at Carter-Rnley Stadium. Jose Perez, a worker for C.P Buckner Construction of Graham, was transported to WakeMed hospital, said Sgt. Jon Barnwell. communications director for the North Carolina State University police. Perez, 30, was in critical condition Monday night. It was the second construction accident at the site, home to the N.C. State University football team. In late March, Juan Zepeda, 28, was killed when a steel-reinforced concrete column collapsed. Two of his co- workers were injured. National Laci Peterson murder trial getting under way following three months of jury selection REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - The state attorney general once described the case against Scott Peterson as a "slam dunk But legal experts, noting an absence of direct evidence linking Peterson to his pregnant wife's death, now say prosecutors appear to be relying on a web of circumstance. As opening statements were set to be presented Tuesday, the main focus was shaping up to be how tight a web the government can spin, and how the defense can explain away Peterson's behavior following Laci Peterson's disappearance. If convicted, the former fertilizer salesman from Modesto could face the death penalty or life without parole. Prosecutors don't have a murder weapon or even a cause of death. With the trial starting following 12 weeks of jury selection, they are expected to call hundreds of witnesses over five months or more to argue that any other explanation but Peterson's guilt is simply too outlandish. Midwest and South struggle to rebuild after a deadly series of holiday storms MARENGO, Ind. - The death toll from a swarm of Memorial Day weekend thunderstorms and tornadoes stood at 10 as residents of the South and Midwest struggled with power outages, flooding and debris-logged streets. More thunderstorms pounded parts of the South on Tuesday, and the National Weather Service said radar detected two possible tornadoes during the night in Texas. Storms produced heavy rain Monday from Louisiana to New England, following the weekend's violent weather that ravaged Marengo and other parts of the Midwest. Gov. Joe Keman surveyed the damage from a helicopter Monday, the day after the storms that destroyed dozens of homes, and said Marengo "just got clobbered The weather service estimated the tornado that struck the town of 800 people had wind up to 170 mph. Two Indiana National Guard units were expected to arrive Tuesday in Marengo, about 35 miles northwest of Louisville, Ky, to move heavy debris, said Lt. Col. Larry Powers, a Guard spokesman. Keman extended a disaster emergency he issued last week for the entire state. World Bombs in Baghdad, northern Iraq leave several dead BAGHDAD. Iraq - A car bomb exploded Tuesday in central Baghdad outside the offices of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan near the green zone headquarters of the U.Srun coalition. At least three people were killed and 20 were injured. Elsewhere, a roadside bomb exploded near the U.S. military base in northern Iraq, killing 11 Iraqis and wounding more than 20 others. Two U.S. 1st Infantry Division Soldiers were wounded and evacuated to a combat hospital. In Baghdad, ambulances raced to the scene and U.S. troops kept people back. Television footage showed debris and a charred wall of a building. The blast ripped through the building in the early afternoon, shortly after a party attended by hundreds of people. The event was intended to celebrate the founding of the PUK, which is seen as being close to the Americans. Under the leadership of Jalal Talabani, the party represented one of the main anti-Saddam forces on Iraqi soil after the Gulf War. Fighters from the party backed American forces in last year's invasion. Talabani, who holds a seat on the Governing Council, was not in the offices when the blast occurred, a party spokesman said. Pakistan city braces for violence as death toll in mosque blast rises to 19 KARACHI, Pakistan - President Gen. Pervez Musharraf pledged action to stem a wave of bloodletting as the death toll from an apparent suicide bomb attack at a Shiite Muslim mosque climbed to 19. Fearing sectarian clashes between rival Shiite and Sunni Muslims, thousands of police and paramilitary rangers were on maximum alert, equipped with tear gas and live ammunition, ahead of mass funerals scheduled later Tuesday for victims of the attack. The explosion that ripped through the Imam Bargah Ali Raza mosque during evening prayers Monday also injured at least 42 people, police said. The death toll rose to 19 when three of the injured later died of their wounds. The attack sparked rioting by hundreds of enraged Shiite youths who burned shops, cars, a bank and a government building and blocked highways and the main rail line. A shootout between rioters and police left three more people dead. No one claimed responsibility for the bombing But Karachi has been wracked by violence between the Sunni Muslim majority and Shiite minority, and the attack was seen as revenge for the assassination Sunday of a senior Sunni Muslim cleric. Nazamuddin Shamzai. Robbery from page 1 According to Thiel, the ECU police reacted promptly to the call and within two minutes, there were at least 10 ECU police officers on the scene. "We did an extreme search of the campus and adjacent neighborhoods but they were gone, we couldn't locate them saidJ.P. Smith, admin- istrative captain of the ECU Police Department. Smith said the ECU police are still investigating the crime and are trying to identify the perpetrators. "We may or may not have been able to capture these subjects on camera depending on where they were located, because we do have a camera system In that area Smith said. Smith said ECU'S campus is open at all times making it easy for anyone to walk on and off, whereas with other universities, including Meredith College, the campus is closed alter certain hours and entry is restricted. "We have no restrictions on this campus Smith said. Smith said while it cannot be determined at this time it the per- petrators are ECU students, it is likely they are non-students. "Past incidents when we have been lucky enough to I.D. or cap- ture the perpetrators, they have been non-students Smith said. Smith said students need to be cautious and able to recognize situa- tions that could be dangerous. Most crimes are crimes of opportunity, and it is likely these guys were out looking for a victim in this incident. According to Smith, when a stu- dent feels he or she is in a dangerous situation, the best thing to do is to leave the scene immediately, and when a situation does not feel right, it usually isn't. Thiel said despite this incident, he still feels relatively safe on ECU'S campus, but he is now more aware of his safety. "I still feel safe on campus. I'm a big guy and I never felt scared at all, but now I am more aware of my surroundings Thiel said. While the crime statistics of last year's academic year are not compiled, according to the ECU Police Department website, robber- ies on ECU's campus have remained fairly consistent over the past several years. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. 6-02-04 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � NEWS PAGE 3 Tri E A � T CAIOUNA SRC RECREATIONAL r i it-� MTfc v- SERVICES (252)328-6387 rIVjr1 I flCtit �IRIGHTNOW �novH�mr vvww.recserv.ecu.edu President from page 1 Union of Kurdistan, which is located just outside the green zone U.S. coali- tion headquarters in central Baghdad. At least three people were killed and 20 were injured, the military said. Also, a roadside bomb also exploded near a U.S. base in the northern town of Beiji, killing t) Iraqis and wounding more than 22 people, including two U.S. soldiers. The council and U.S. authorities had been deadlocked over the choice of president, delaying the expected announcement of the government by a day. The deadlock showed a degree of tension between the Americans - who will retain enormous influence in Iraq after the handover and want a government that supports U.S. inter- ests, and the Iraqis, who want to claim as much power as they can after a year of American rule. At the welcoming ceremony, al-Yawer pledged to rise "above sec- tarianism and divisions build a democratic state free of "totalitarian- ism and discrimination" and restore Iraq's "civilized face He said he would be "a loyal defender of your expectations in restoring the complete sovereignty of our country and establishing a democratic and federal system under which people enjoy a free citizenship in a state of laws and freedom A first key move for the new gov- ernment will be the status of forces agreement. The Iraqis are seeking greater say over the operations of Iraqi security forces as well as the 135,000 American troops and other coalition forces on Iraqi soil. The administration official said negotiations would begin "fairly soon In a nod to U.S. forces, al-Yawer said "we should remember our friends who fell during the battle to liberate Iraq The presidency is a symbolic position, but al-Yawer as the highest Sunni in the government, will likely hold considerable influence. The more powerful executive post of prime minister is held by Allawi, a U.Sbacked Shiite Muslim with mili- tary and CIA connections. Allawi, whose appointment was announced Friday, was chosen because he was considered the best candidate to cope with the deteriorating security situation. The announcement of al-Yawer came after Adrian Pachachi, an elder statesman preferred by the United States, turned down the presidency in the face of opposition from other members of the Governing Council to his selection. Council members had angrily accused the American governor of Iraq, L Paul Bremer, of trying to install Pachachi, a former foreign minister, over their opposition. Sources had said the Americans warned that if the members went ahead and voted for al-Yawer, the United States might not recognize the choice. Al-Yawer, who routinely wears tra- ditional Arab robes and headgear, was sharply critical of the American occu- pation in a recent television interview, blaming U.S. ineptness for the dete- rioration in law and order. Al-Yawer also has denounced violence against American and other coalition forces. Most of the 22-member Govern- ing Council backed al-Yawer, the cur- rent Governing Council president. A graduate of the Petroleum and Minerals University in Saudi Arabia and of Georgetown University, he is a prominent member of the Shammar tribe, one of the largest in the Gulf region that includes Shiite clans. He enjoys the support of Shiite and Kurd- ish council members. Insisting on Pachachi would have risked a major breach with the Ameri- cans' Iraqi allies at a sensitive period as Washington prepares to hand control of a still-unstable, war-ravaged coun- try to an untested leadership. Coalition spokesman Dan Senor insisted the Americans had not shown a preference for Pachachi, a claim that many council members dismissed as untrue. Pachachi, 81, told reporters he turned down the presidency for "per- sonal reasons He said the president "must have the support of all levels of the Iraqi people and all quarters The dispute over the presidency delayed for a day for the announce- ment of the new government by U.N. envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, who has been mediating negotiations for weeks. At the welcoming ceremony, Bra- himi acknowledged that negotiations to establish the new government had been "very precise and difficult Brahimi said the two vice presi- dencies went to Ibrahim al-Jaafari, of the Shiite Muslim Dawa party, and Rowsch Shaways, speaker of parlia- ment in the Kurdish autonomous region in Irbil. In the newly announced Cabinet, Kurd Hoshyar Zebari retained his post as foreign minister, and Kurdish offi- cial Barham Saleh, who is close to the Americans, was named deputy prime minister for national security affairs. Adel Abdel-Mahdi, an official of a powerful Shiite political party, was named finance minister; Hazem Shalan al-Khuzaei became defense minister, and Thamir Ghadbhan took over as oil minister. With more than 800 U.S. military dead since the Iraq war began in March 2003, Washington is eager to see a gov- ernment that can tackle the security crisis, Including a year-old Sunni revolt in Baghdad and areas north and west of the capital and a Shiite uprising to the south. PAGE 4 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � NEWS Get caught reading. A THE EAST CAROLINIAN RIGGAN SHOE REPAIR 3193-AEast 10th St. Greenville, NC 27858 758-0204 Owner & Operator over 30 years Low Cost - HIGH QUALITY OPEN MonFri. 7:30 AM-6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM -1:00 PM We Repair Men s. 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The "Mark of Excellence" award, established in 1972, judges student media publications in 45 categories by sending t he submissions to work- ing professional journalists. The journalists judgethe submis- sions on quality of writing, lay-out, photography and accuracy, which refers to the number of retractions a paper has had to make. The ECU publications placed against schools such as UNC-Chapel Hill and James Madison University. Currently, industry professionals are judging Rebel and Expressions in the national SPJ competition. The winners will be announced June 7. Rebel has also received the Pace-Maker award (somewhat of a student equivalent to the Pulitzer prize) seven times out of the last eight years. Founded in 1909 as the Sigma Delta Chi Fraternity, the SPJ is dedicated to protecting freedom of speech rights for journalists while also encouraging adherence to a strict code of ethics. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. BSllflra from page 1 to fill them said board member Mike Kelly. "It is the most important goal Other board members believe filling the positions should be much easier now with a chancellor in office. "Many candidates were reluc- tant to come to ECU ijue to the uncertainty of the chancellor situa- tion. Now that uncertainty is lifted said board member David Brody. On Ballard's list of positions to fill are the vice chancellor for administration and finance, the vice chancellor for research and graduate studies, provost, athletics director, chief information officer, director of internal audit, several vice chancellors and deans for the College of Fine Arts and Communica- tion, the College of Business and the Graduate School. "Many of the searches will be conducted simultaneously Ballard said. "Most positions will take six to nine months to fill He also said that searches for the three dean positions are currently in progress and the positions should be filled by the end of the summer. Preparing a financial man- agement plan for ECU is also on Ballard's list of priorities. Ballard hopes to increase ECU's enroll- ment from 22,000 to 28,000 by the end of the decade, and he expressed concerns that the budget allowed may not be enough to sup- port this increase. Ballard said he plans to strategically utilize current financial resources while generating new resources. Another priority of Ballard's is to get to know the campus to help him understand current issues. He said he plans on meeting with various student groups and plans to hold town hall meetings. "ECU has a great future Bal- lard said. "We are as good, if not better, than any other institution in North Carolina This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. RAGE 5 Robbie Derr Features Editor Tanesha Sistru Photo Editor Newsroi Fax Advertis Our Vii Being c American having tr freedom I express yoi opinion - n be threatene fori PAGE 5 602 04 OPINION Amanda Ungerfelt Editor in Chief Robbie Den- Features Editor Tanesha Sistrunk Photo Editor Ryan Downey Sports Editor Nina Coefieid Head Copy Editor Newsroom Fax Advertising 252 328.6366 252.328.6558 252.328.2000 Our View Being an American is having the freedom to express your opinion - not be threatened for it. Lori Haigh, a San Francisco art gallery owner, has been forced to shut down her gallery that featured a controversial paint- ing showing American soldiers torturing Iraqi prisoners. The painting, titled "The Abuse" by East Bay artist Guy Colwell, shows now infa- mous Pfc. Lynndie England and another soldier smiling as they look upon a trio of naked Iraqi prisoners. The painting is black and white, except for American flag patches on the soldiers' uniforms, which appear to be splattered with blood. In the days that the painting was exhib- ited, Haigh said that her life and the life of her children were threatened and angry patrons egged her business. In one instance, a man approached Haigh in her gallery and spit in her face. The constant calls, threats and allega- tions that Haigh is "anti-American" forced her to close down her gallery. "I feel like my gallery had finally reached a level where I represent important Bay Area figures like Guy Colwell. If I can't do that, then I don't want to have a gallery Haigh told The San Francisco Examiner. If those outraged by the painting consider themselves to be American, then what characteristics do they consider American - the ability to intimidate women and children with violence? TEC finds it hard to believe that Haigh could be considered an "anti-American Being an American is having the free- dom to express your opinion - not be threatened for it. FIVE-STEP PLAN TO IRAQI SOVEREIGNTY i You PITT YOUR LEFT FOOT IN �You PUT YolR LEFT Foot out �You Pirr YoUR LEFT Foot IN �AND You SHAKE IT ALL ABOUT iYoU PO THE HOKET POjCEY AND turn yourself around mn what ms all about Opinion Writer Courtesy, kindness are on their deathbeds at ECU Students should express appreciation to others ANTHONY MCKEE OPINION WRITER Have you ever just sat and watched people as they go about their day? And no, 1 am not talking about stalking or peeping. Get your mind out of the gutter. I'm talking about the time-honored practice of people watching You can learn a lot by watching people. How they walk, their posture, their clothes, their facial expressions and the way they respond to others all tell a story about a person. Sometimes, they can even tell a story about whole groups of people. One such group is the ECU student body. Having spent numerous hours during the last three semesters watching students, teachers and staff, I have reached a depressing conclu- sion; Courtesy and kindness are on their deathbeds at ECU. They are not dead yet. They are in Intensive Care, however, the life support sys- tems are chugging mightily and the resuscitation gear is nearby. The prognosis is grim, though. Everyday courtesies such as holding doors, saying "thank you" or just acknowledging a fellow human's existence have all but become a thing of the past on campus. Did you know there is a whole segment of the ECU population that is treated like furniture, when their pres- ence is acknowledged at all? The rudeness and arrogance I have seen displayed toward this group by (mainly) students is stunning. Can you figure out which group I'm talking about? I am referring to the Main- tenance staff. By "Maintenance 1 am including janitorial, grounds keeping, utilities, sanitation, food service, cashiers and everyone else who comprises the support staff at ECU. Have you walked into a bathroom recently, male or female, and seen the disgust- ing messes left by what I had at first assumed to be escaped farm animals? The urine oh the floor, urinals and toilets by "badly aimed" plumbing; the toilets clogged with everything from personal hygiene prod- ucts to toilet paper to reports with bad grades. Have you seen any of that? Now think about having to clean that up every day, five days a week, every week school is in session. Have you thanked any of the janitorial staff recently for giving you a clean place to plant your butt and take care of business? Why not? They work hard to clean up after the slobs among us, and they do a good job. Would you want to do what they do? What about the people who prepare the food we eat? Granted, some of it has the taste of well, something, but that doesn't matter. When was the last time some of you even said anything to them, except to complain about something? These are by no means the only examples of the crassness that has overtaken the ECU campus, but I won't bore you with anymore. The Golden Rule states, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you There is also another saying, "What goes around comes around That being the case, there are a bunch of masochists on campus who enjoy being treated like crap. Are you one of them? There have been movies, books and songs extolling the power of helping others and the snowball effect such actions have, so 1 offer the fol- lowing suggestion: Let's make June "Random Acts of Kindness Month" at ECU. Just once a day (or more), do something kind. Improve your aim (at the toilets and trash cans). Hold the door for the person behind you. Thank someone for the job they are doing. Doing this will not only make another person's day a little brighter, you may also improve your own as well. Besides, it can also be fun. Notice the look of shock that will appear on some people's faces after you do this. That alone is worth it. . Give it a try. The only thing it can hurt is rudeness and selfishness. PAGF6 6-02-04 FEATURES ROBBIE DERR Features Editor features@theeastcarollnian.com 252.328.6366 What is your favorite reality TV show and why? M.D. JOYNER CLASSICS MAJOR "Ha Band It was nice to sec young African Americans live up their dream P.Diddy was hilarious BETH SOUDERS BUSINESS MAJOR The Bachelor It's fun to see how fast people think they fall in love BRITT SHOLAR BUSINESS MAJOR Fear factor I think it's pretty funny to see the people freak out when they have to do Cftzy things or eat weird things Viewers are losing sight of reality 6-02-04 Reality TV phenomena sweeps across nation JESSICA CRESON STAFF WRITER Whenever you turn on the televi- sion nowadays, it seems that you are completely bombarded by so called reality television shows. It's hard to say what it is about reality shows that cause them to be so popular. Every major channel has pro- duced numerous reality shows within the past few years, and most of them are successful. This fad seems to be taking over television all together. "They are just so hyped upand are on all the basic channels, so everyone sees them said Kate McCullough, a public relations graduate. What kind of reality is stemming from these shows? Audiences are requiring the shows to be increas- ingly outrageous to upstage the previous episode. "Extreme Make- over" wasn't enough, there needed to be something mo.e intense, giving viewers a show known as "The Swan This show performs extreme plastic surgery where the people are not even recognized, and then the chosen ones compete in a beauty pageant. "It is absolutely ridiculous that it has gone from makeovers to (make- overs that include) plastic surgery said Katy French, senior journalism major. Some people are fighting a war, dealing with diseases or living in poverty. Shows such as "The Swan" and even "Joe Millionaire" display how superficial people can be. "I don't think that it cultivates inner beauty McCullough said. Ethical issues are definitely in question at times with a few of these shows. How far will entertainment go to satisfy its viewers with the most outrageous stuff? Shows that offer people money as rewards for going through with extreme stunts, such as "Fear Factor are often the most popular. Many people love reality televi- sion, in turn making the shows very profitable and sought after by televi- sion executives. Does this mean the � viewers are the cause of this sudden outbreak of what is now becoming "reality?" Marrying someone that � you have just met on television with millions watching is not reality. This does not happen to regular people, unless someone has intentionally made it happen, which may or may not be considered reality. Suddenly thrown into a house with several unknown people is not quite reality either. "Heal World" was one of the first shows to observe "real" life and has continued to be popular throughout its approximate $ decade run, with the newest series jeff Probst, host of all the "Suvivor" shows to date, including the most see REALITY page 10 recent "Suvivor All-Stars Tyra Banks with "America's Next Top Model" runner-up Mercedes Scebla-Shorte Summer savings can Ways to secure your financial future RACHEL LANDEN SENIOR WRITER lor many students, summer vacation is hardly something that can be called a vacation. The three months of freedom from school often present the perfect opportunity to get a job and bolster that bank account. Whether you are working part�time or full-time, paying bills or mooching off your parents, you could probably manage to put away a little money from each paycheck to save for a so-called rainy day. However, if you are storing that extra cash under your mattress, or even in a savings account with a measly 2 xrcent interest rate, you are not much Ixnter off than the person whose money burns a hole in his or her pocket. As a college student, now is a great time to start thinking about, and planning for your financial future. If you begin saving and investing now, you will get a terrific head start on your peers, who often put off until tomor- row what could (and should) lie done today. For example, imagine this scenario involving two friends. Jenny and Joe, who are both 25 years old. Even though retire- ment is 40 years away for each, Jenny has started to consider that relaxing and stress- free part of her future. At age 25, Jenny starts investing $2,000a year; just 10 years later, she stops contribut- ing nume) toiler, iccount. At the tune Jenny quits investing, Joe decides that maybe he should open an account. Therefore, at age 35, following Jenny's lead, Joe begins to invest $2,000ayear. However, unlikeJenny, Joe continues to add $2,000 to his account every year until he is 65. By the time they reach retirement, the two friends have both experienced consid- erable growth in their accounts, earning 8 percent interest annually. However, despite investing three times as much money as Jenny, Joe has only about three-fourths what Jenny has. Thanks to compounding interest, dividends and capital gains, Jenny's invest- ment grew from $20,000 to $314,870. Joe's increased from $60,000 to $244,692. What is the moral of the story? Start investing now. You might not have $2,000 that you can contribute to an account each year, but as this story illustrates, the initial capital is not nearly as important as the time involved. What matters is that you start saving and investing now for the future. Given enough time, the payoff can be substantial. But where do you earn 8 percent inter- est? If you have your money in a typical savings account at your local bank, you are probably lucky to even earn one-fourth of this in interest per year. Fortunately, you have other options for stowing your money - CDs, bonds, stocks, mutual funds and IRAs. Each has its own ben efits and drawbacks, so in order to determine where your money Ix-longs, you need to exam - see FINANCES page 9 �H Room dorms Comp Fitnes; Utilitie limitec Cable $357 a per pe Toti ( Dis Offi Nc 6-02-04 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES PAGE 7 Idol' losers still win big DO THE MATH, OR NOT Those "all inclusive" Apts $385-325 per monthperson 3 or 4 bedrooms Roommate matchingjust like the dorms Computer room on site Fitness center Utilities includedusually only a limited allowance Cable included $357 average rental price per person per month Wyndham Court Apts $225 per person 2 bedroom apts. 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Many are viewing "American Idol" as a contest that sells music. Each week the show promotes its contestants' talents, and more often than not record labels notice their skills even if the contestant does not become the next 'Idol Throughout the past two sea- sons, many contestants who made it into the top twelve received maxi- mum TV exposure aiding in jump- starting their music careers. Kelly Clarkson was rightfully crowned the first "American Idol" and helped to throttle the competition into the pop culture phenomenon it is today. As winner of the competition, Clarkson released her debut album. "Thankful" with RCA Records and is in the process of creating her second album. Season one runner-up, Justin Guarini has since released his self titled debut album also with RCA Records. Although he didn't win the competition, the runner up still scores a record deal with RCA. Such is not the case for any of the contestants who were booted out of the competition before the final show. They leave with no deals, only the publicity the show created for them. "You spend all that time voting for your favorite and just because they don't make the cut doesn't mean they can't continue said Lee Wiegand, junior psychology major. ? 'American Idol' Concerts "American Idol" Summer Tour Aug. 21: Winston-Salem, LJVM Coliseum Clay AikenKelly Clarkson Tour July 16: Greensboro, Greensboro Coliseum "I think they all need to continue after the show Season one contestant, Tamyra Cray, has been doing well for her- self as a result of her 'Idol' exposure. Cray made it to the final four before being voted off. Since then, Cray has landed an acting gig on "Boston Public" where she had a recurring role in seven episodes. Gray recently released her debut album, "The Dreamer" with 19 Records. Gray wrote the majority of the lyrics for her album, and wrote the lyrics for season three winner, Fan- tasia Barrino's first single. RJ Helton, a top-five contestant from the first season of'Idol' released his debut album March 23 with B- RiteZomba. His album "Real Life" is a contemporary Christian album exploring his relationship with Christ and his past dealing with child abuse. The second season of "Ameri- can Idol" has produced even more album-wielding contestants than season one. Winner Ruben Studdard has his album, "Soulful" out on J-Records, and runner-up Clay Aiken has released "Measure of a Man" on RCA. Top-three contestant, Kimberly Locke, has just released her debut album, "One Love" on Curb Records. Her single, "8th World Wonder has been jamming the pop airwaves, and Locke has made many public appearances including a stop at the Cavern in downtown Greenville this past spring. Another big voice from season two was Ftenchie Davis. Although she didn't get far in the competi- tion she has still managed to score a few gigs. Davis is currently participating in another run of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical "Rent" and has loaned her talents to the musical "Dreamgirls Who could forget the singing Marine, Josh Gracin from season two? Gracin currently has his single, "1 Want to Live out on country radio and television. Gracin's self- titled debut album on Hollywood Records is said to be out in stores June 15. Carmen Rasmusen, from season two is deciding between several recording contracts and has a tar- geted summer release for her first album and single "Be With You This season's winner, Fantasia Barrino will release her single, "1 Believe" June 15. Runner up Diana DeGarmo will release her single June 22. This writer can be contacted at features&theeas tcarolinian. com. PAGE 8 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES 6-02-04 6-02-04 �� Sunday in the Park Correction: The dates and performance schedule published in last week's issue was the 2003 Sunday in the Park schedule, below is the correct 2004 Sunday in the Park schedule. Sunday in the Park is a free concert series held at the Town Common Amphitheater during the months of June and July. The concerts begin at 7 p.m. and last approximately one hour. In case of rain or inclement weather, the concert will normally be cancelled. Bring a blanket or chair and come out for an evening of free entertainment for the whole family. June 6 The Tar River Community Band will inaugurate the 30th summer of Sunday in the Park with their usual blend of classical and pop music. June 13 The Greenville Summer Pops Orchestra consists of some of the areas finest musicians in a concert that will please the entire family. June 20 The Steep Canyon Rangers are coming back for a repeat performance of their stunning debut last summer. It is just one of the finest bluegrass bands in the south. June 27 The Monitors are a Sunday in the Park tradition. Come out and hear their mix of soul, rhythm and blues and contemporary music. July 11 The Supergrit Cowboy Band is known far and wide as one of the best country-western bands in America. July 18 The Emerald City Big Band will present an evening of swing music that always delights young and old alike. July 25 Panyelo is an outstanding steel drum band that has become a Sunday in the Park favorite. Come and dance under the limbo bar! August 1 Molasses Creek is a nationally known group from Ocracoke who does a wonderful mixture of bluegrass, country, and their own delightful original music. August 8 The Moore Square Dixielanders, one of the best jazz bands in the country. 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Yoi a set interest rat ably earn aboul similar to that c If you are i return, but al greater risks, tr ready to buy stc a piece of owne If the company price will increa: money. Howevf drops, you lose The stock r tile, but over tend to rise. Th going to invest to have time on people get rich c most people w the stock mar long haul. TEC is on the 2n � Experience � Must have a 2Wa 1, 2, i e 6-02-04 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES PAGE 9 Finances from page 6 ine your goals and then find which one fits your personal plan the best. With a CD, or certificate of deposit, you are lending your money to the bank for a set period of time. In exchange, you receive an established rate of annual interest on your loan to the bank. When the time period is up, the CD is said to have reached maturity, and you get your initial investment back. The greatest advantage of a CD is that your money is safe and guar- anteed because the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures your assets up to100,000. However, CDs produce small returns, and you can't get your money out without paying a pricey penalty. Bonds are similar to CDs, except for a few differences. They are also like lOUs, but are issued by govern- ments, government agencies and companies. You are not guaranteed a set interest rate, but you will prob- ably earn about 5 percent, which is similar to that of a CD. If you are looking for a larger return, but also willing to take greater risks, then perhaps you are ready to buy stock. A stock is simply a piece of ownership in a company. If the company does well, the stock price will increase, and you will make money. However, if the stock price drops, you lose money. The stock market is very vola- tile, but over time, stock prices tend to rise. This is why, if you are going to invest in stocks, you need to have time on your side. Very few people get rich quick trading stocks; most people who make money in the stock market invest for the long haul. Another way to manage your risk is by purchasing a variety of stocks, or diversifying. Follow the old adage, and don't put all your eggs in one basket. Investing in a mutual fund is a good way of diversifying your sav- ings, without personally having to worry about choosing individual stocks. Instead, a fund manager selects and compiles a portfolio of investments, of which you and other shareholders own a portion. Each day, the fund manager adds up the worth of all the holdings and how many shares have been pur- chased in order to calculate the net asset value, or the price of a single share of the fund. If the NAV gets bigger, consequently, your shares increase in value. All of the previously mentioned investment types have their merits, but for. those who are willing to invest for the much more distant future, a Roth Individual Retirement Account may be the best answer. To invest in an IRA, you must be earning income from a job. At this time, the most you can cotribute per year is $3,000, but in 2005 the limit will rise to $4,000. Three years later, the contribution cap will increase to $5,000 annually. The greatest advantage of an IRA is that earnings are tax-free, but you must be willing not to touch the money until retirement; otherwise, you will get socked with major fees. While on the subject of fees, be sure to ask providers about, and compare their fees for startup, annual maintenance, changing investments or withdrawing money. Whatever option you may choose, it is best to get. started now. Think about the story of Jenny and Joe, and begin investing in your future now. If you can spare a little money from this summer's paychecks, you can take the first step toward finan- cial freedom. It should be well worth whatever you have to sacrifice now. In fact, in the end it could be worth several hundred thousand dollars. This writer can be contacted atfeatures@theeastcarolinian.com. ? Investment Glossary CD - certificate of deposit; issued by a bank for a specific amount of money; has a maturity date and a set interest rate. Roth IRA - individual retirement account; allows contributions of up to $3,000 per year; may withdraw the principal and earnings sans taxes. Bond - loan to a government, company or other institution;receive interest and the principal at a specific time. Stock - share in a corporation; high risk, but also the potential for great reward. Mutual Fund - diversified portfolio managed by an investment company. TEC is now hiring staff writers. Apply at our office located on the 2nd floor of the Student Publications Building. � Experience required � Must have a 2.0 GPA mmmmmmm �� 2 Ways to Always have Money 1. Donate Plasma 2. 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These shows are becoming like sitcoms or dramas with a certain story line that the audience already has in mind and is played out week after week. A look behind the scenes of reality television on VH1 has said that people working on the sets of reality television instigate crushes and conflicts. It is known that the drama that unfolds on the shows is not always reality per say. The more personal and relative the shows are, the more people are sucked into watching them. How much further can the reality televi- sion fad go before society gets tired of it and moves on to something else? OFF! Any pair of Rainbows 210 E. 5 St. 758-8612 M0N SAT 10 6 atalog "onnection This writer can be contacted at leatures&theeas tcarolinian, com. Division ol UJ&E. �"Expires 60804 Not good with any other offers. New shipments of ,J( row weeklv! L � � � � � � ��ira � Colon Cancer. Get the test Get the polyp. 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Hayes third and fourth ji from Chipola to the past two sea Shirley Burleson e attended Chipola ECU in the fall of; PAGE 11 6-02-04 "3rd 4th itec SPORTS RYAN DOWNEY Spoils Editor sports@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 Sports Briefs Pirate sports network expanded for baseball postseason An additional four radio stations will broadcast all ECU baseball games during the NCAA Tournament. In addition to WGHB AM 1250 in Greenville, fans will be able to listen to games on stations across eastern North Carolina. The games will be carried on radio stations WJCV AM 1290 (Jacksonville), WRMT AM 1490 (Rocky Mount), WWGP AM 1050 (Sanford) and WIAM AM 900 (Williamston). Charles will call the play-by-play for each of the Pirates' postseason games, while former ECU Head Coach Gary Overton will serve as the color analyst. Softball adds two junior college players to 2005 roster Stephanie Hayes and Ashley Quick have each signed a National Letter of Intent to play Softball at ECU in 2005, announced Pirate Head Coach Tracey Kee. Both student-athletes spent last season at Chipola College, where they were named second team All- Panhandle Conference. As a pitcher at Chipola last season, Hayes posted a 16-4 record with an earned run average (ERA) of 0.76 She struck out 179 batters in 129 innings pitched this past season, ranking fourth among junior college pitchers in the state of Florida Hayes is a native of Century, Ra. Quick, an infielder from Dunlap, III led her team in hitting this past season with a 360 batting average and collected a team-best of 46 hits. She also led Chipola In runs scored (29) and was its second-leading run producer with 17 RBls. Hayes and Quick are the third and fourth junior college players from Chipola to sign with ECU over the past two seasons. Rising seniors Shirley Burleson and Leigh Savoy also attended Chipola prior to enrolling at ECU in the fall of 2003. Pirates make quick exit from C-USA tourney ECU prepares to host regional BRENT WYNNE STAFF WRITER Heading into the conference tournament fresh off a series win against Southern Miss, the Pirates faltered after a first round victory against Louisville by losing to Houston and TCU in consecutive games and garnered a fifth place finish. In the opener, the Pirates made quick work of the Cardinals in seven innings with a 13-2 victory. Greg Bunn went the distance, scattering seven hits and two walks, while striking out three. Bunn improved to 9-0 on the season with the win. A trio of hitters led ECU at the plate. Drew Costanzo, Ryan Nor- wood and John Poppert each had three hits for the Pirates. Norwood and Poppert collected four RBls apiece and sophomore third baseman Mark Minicozzi added three RBls. The Pirates were pitted against the host team, Houston, in round two after the Cougars defeated in- state rival TCU. ECU carried a 5-3 lead into the eighth inning, but watched it slip away as Houston scored twice in the eighth and once in the ninth to win the game 6-5. Jamie Paige, Ryan Jones and Billy Richardson all had three hits to lead the Pirates in the loss. Matt Bishop was saddled with the loss after giving up the game-win- ning hit in the ninth. TCU eliminated Louisville in The Pirates started the C-USA tourney fast before losing two straight the loser's bracket to set up a game between the Horned Frogs and the Pirates in the loser's bracket finals. After taking an early 4-3 lead, the Horned Irogs exploded for seven runs down the stretch en route to a 10-4 triumph over the Pirates. Road to Omaha starts in Kinston Pirates play at Grainger Stadium this weekend TRENT WYNNE STAFF WRITER The Pirates will try to make their dreams come true as they enter postseason nlav this upcoming weekend. The field of 64 teams was released on Monday with ECU grabbing a number one regional seed and host. The Pirates will take on Stony Brook (29-25) in the opening round, and the Seahawks of Wilm- ington (38-21) are pitted against the Tennessee Volunteers (37-22). Here is a look at the competition. The 2 Kinston regional seed, Ten- nessee Volunteers: The Volunteers are all-too-familiar visitors to Grainger Stadium and should provide the big- gest interest in this year's region. In 2001, ECU had the super-regional host and was T two games away from Omaha, but only saw it slip away at the mercy of Tennessee. However, times have changed. Tennessee will not hit with much power throughout the regional, but will still be pesky at the plate. Their leading home run hitter has only produced six the entire season. Add in Grainger Stadium and this is one ball club that won't win on the long ball. What will keep them in ball- games is their potent pitching staff, which has five guys with a 3.33 ERA or better on the season. Opponents have hit a meager .242 collectively against the Volunteers, which is definitely an accomplishment having played in college baseball's toughest conference this year, the SEC, which has nine teams in the NCAA tourney. Tennessee will not get blown out in any game due to their solid slingers, but will they hit the ball enough to move on? �3 Kinston regional seed, UNC- W Seahawks: A name that appears a little scary to most Pirate fans after what happened earlier this year in the last game at Harrington Field. The 'Hawks pounded out five home runs in that game alone, beating the Pirates 15-5. ECU proved, however, that their pitching could stifle the UNC-W bats in a rematch at Wilm- ington, which ECU won 3-0. The CAA champs come in with a lot of momentum having won 20of their last 26 contests against some pretty good competition. A solid team up and down, the Seahawks would be a tough draw for any team in the nation at this point. Offensively, UNC-W can drive the long ball as well as blast the gaps. Opponents have hit .269 against them this year. This should be an interesting first round game between Tennessee and UNC-W, both sharing a piece of history with the Pirates. 4 Kinston regional seed, Stony Hrook Seawolves: The American East champions are making their first- ever appearance in the NCAA. Stony Brook will have a very tough time coming out of this regional and moving on. The Seawolves drew the Pirates in the first round and ECU is hungry to say the least. How- ever, Stony Brook will not be a pushover. They can hit for power just as good as any of the three teams in the Pirates' region. They will have to do a lot of hitting if they want to even keep it close against the Pirates. A team bat- ting average of .268 will not be enough to win a game in this region. As far as pitching goes, the Seawolves have a pretty solid staff. Opponents hit .271 against them, but Stony Brook can strike out guys in massive numbers. Let's face it, though, their competition throughout the year does not com- pare with any other team in this region. Congratulations to Stony Brook on making it this far, but this is where it ends. My predictions: ECU will roll past Stony Brook in the opening round and Tennessee will win a tight one with UNC-W. In the first elimination game on Saturday, the Seawolves will bid farewell with another defeat. The Pirates will put up big offensive numbers on Tennessee's Saturday starter as the Volunteers will throw their best stuff against UNC-W the first round. ECU beats Tennessee on Satur- day and a rested UNC-W team will win Saturday's nightcap against a fatigued Volunteer club. The Pirates will get another rematch with Wilm- ington, but this time there will be no doubt that the Pirates will roll to the regional championship and move on. This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian.com. Mike Flye took the loss for the Pirates on the mound. Trevor Lawhorn led the Pirates with two hits on the game. TCU went on to defeat Houston see BASEBALL page 13 The Disc Golf Diaries Durham brings familiarity ROBERT LEONARD STAFF WRITER Robert Leonard is a staff writer for TEC sports section. This summer he is competing in tournaments all over the country. Each week of the summer, Robert will chronicle' the events and offer an insider's view of disc golf for all to see. This weekend was in Durham, and for all the traveling I do, 30 minutes away is considered a local event. Staying at home is always nice during tournament play. It's funny, the top pros still stay in hotels at local tournaments just so they stay in the tournament feel. The course is a technical course - plenty of short shots that wind through hills and trees. It's not the best course I've ever played, but certainly not the worst. The course and I do have some history. I won the PDGA tour event in the division below where I currently- played early last year, so I always have a good feeling when I go to this course. I came out oft he gates feeling good - shot a 47 (-7) with three bogeys. I was in third, two off the lead. Second round was probably the best start to a PDGA round I've ever had. Birdied six out of my first seven holes, two of which were two of the harder holes on the course. I started on hole six that round, and holes 1-5 are all very easy. I was very happy to be a six under with those holes left. In addition, holes 13-17 see DISC page 13 PAGE 12 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � SPORTS 6-02-04 Major League Baseball heats up Central Division tops all divisions in National League BRANDON HUGHES SENIOR WRITER Memorial Day, the unofficial beginning of summer, brings new- found enthusiasm to the world of sports. For the next several scorch- ing months, Major League Baseball makes its way to the forefront. For fantasy baseball gurus, this year has brought much more interest and enthusiasm for the game. If you want to become more involved and knowledgeable about the game, there is nothing like spicing it up with a little competition with friends and people around the country. The dust has settled around the BAI.CO controversy and steroids. There are stories abound throughout the league with plenty of surprise teams and players. Derek Jeter headlines the major disap- pointments thus far, although he has picked up his game as of late. It's time to take a look at the teams and players and make a few predic- tions for the end of the season. It's only May, but the summer passes by fasterthan a Randy Johnson fastball, and October soon follows. National League East The defending World Series champion Florida Marlins have a solid hold on the East this season with virtually the same team as a season ago. The Marlins might have a little trouble keeping the lead as Josh Beckett was recently sent to the disabled list and Dontrelle Willis has been less than spectacular on the mound. No one knows how they do it, but Jack McKeon's squad gets it done. Speedsters Juan Pierre and Luis Castillo have set the table for Mike Lowell and phenom Miguel Cabrera. Philadelphia was the preseason favorite of many to represent the National League in October, but a rough start has them in second place. The At la nta Bra ves a re hoveri ng a rou nd the .500 mark thanks to some unfor- tunate injuries. Bobby Cox has sent virtually their AAA team on the field for much of the season. Chipper Jones, Marcus Giles, J.D. Drew, Rafael lurcal and Adam LaRoche have all missed significant time with injuries. Without these mishaps, the Braves would likely be in the driver's seat again. National League Central � The Central Division is by far the best division in the National League. All six teams are at or above the .500 see MLB page 16 Featuring: Free Cable TV Free Water & Sewer Sparkling Swimming pool Professional On-Site Management 24-hour Emergency Maintenance Laundry Center On ECU Bus Route WasherDryer Connections Spacious Floor Flans Pets allowed with fee �In some units So close to Oowdy-Ficklen Stadium, even we stand up for the National Anthem! Why settle for limited patio space when you can have @tMB0(DQD: w .r. I U.vl H HTt Wi �-�� f JW.Cj First Floor Plan indoor and outdoor living! Now leasing for fall 2004! 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This morning's round was - well, not good. 1 had four "cut throughs We use that term when the disc hits the chains, but some- how squeezes out the back of the basket - it literally cuts through the basket. I also had a bad drive on a hole and decided to play smart and play for bogey. My approach for par hit a root and rolled about 80 or 90 feet deep in the woods, leaving me no shot to get out, and 1 took a triple bogey. 1 also got another bad roll on a hole that caused a double bogey. With all this, I only shot 54 (Even). This dropped me to tenth and out of contention. I was just playing for pride during the last round. I would shoot 49 (five under) and move up a spot and finish ninth. That won me about $40 in merchandise. Considering the entry- fee was $20, it was a good weekend. I would finish at 16 under, a whopping 13 strokes off the lead. Next week: Richmond, Va. This writer can be contacted at sports@theeas tcarolinian. com. BdSBbdll from page 11 twice and Southern Miss once in the championship game to win the Con- ference USA tournament. Despite an early exit from the tournament, Head Coach Randy Mazey knows this weekend is not a microcosm of things to come. "We just decided in the (post game) huddle that we're not going to talk about this game. We're not going to talk about this tournament said Mazey. "We have put ourselves in an excellent position. I think our record is 48-11. Going into the season, I don't think there is a guy in that huddle that wouldn't take 48-11. "We're five wins away from Omaha. We're going to start the season over. All we have to do is win five, and we're very capable of doing that Mazey said. The five wins will start Friday night at Grainger Stadium in Kin- ston as the Pirates face Stony Brook, a first time regional participant, in the nightcap at 7 p.m. UNC-W and Ten- nessee round out the Kinston regional bracket. Game time for the Seahawks and the Volunteers is 3 p.m. This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian.com. Lakers finish off Wolves LOS ANGELES � Kareem Rush just kept firing that smooth left- handed jumper from 3-point range, and it kept going in. When the biggest game of his life to date was over, with Rush having played a starring role in a playoff game for the first time, he spoke like a grizzled veteran who knew the feeling. "I'm not a guy who gets overly excited Rush said. "It's great to be here, but we've got four more games to win, and then 1 can celebrate After shooting 4-of-16 for 11 points in the first five games of the Western Conference finals, Rush scored a career playoff-high of 18 on six 3-pointers in Game 6, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 96-90 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. By winning the conference finals 4-2, the Lakers earned their fourth NBA Finals berth in five years. The exception was last year, when Rush was a seldom-used rookie and they lost to eventual champion San Anto- nio in the second round. Now, for the most part, Rush is a seldom-used two-year veteran. "Kareem was obviously the story of the night Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "He played a game of a career, obviously Rush averaged 2.9 points and 13.4 minutes in the Lakers' previ- ous 16 playoff games. He played 23 minutes Monday night, including the entire fourth quarter. "I just have to stay ready he said. "I know I didn't get a lot of playing time in this series. Guys have been playing well. They went small, and the coach threw me in. And after 1 made my first shot, 1 knew . it was going to be a good night. It just kept going in for me Shaquille O'Neal had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Kobe Bryant added 20 points to lead the Lakers, who will face Detroit or Indiana in the NBA Finals starting Sunday. 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Roger Clemens came out of retire- ment to join Houston along with ex- Yankee Andy Pettitte. Clemens has to be the Cy Young favorite. Milwaukee and Pittsburgh are both playing well with plenty of exciting young players. Ben Sheets has been outstanding on the mound for the Brewers and Scott Podsednik has been producing as a dangerous lead-off man, leading the league in steals. Craig Wilson and his hair, which rivals Johnny Damon, should be a shoo-in as an All-Star. National League West More surprises out West, the San Diego Padres are cruising in first as Colorado and Arizona are fading fast. Former ECU standout Chad Tracy and his Diamondbacks are struggling. The highlight of the season was the perfect game thrown by Randy Johnson on May 18. Since then, there hasn't been much to cheer about in the desert. A young nucleus of players includ- ing Khalil Greene, Sean Burroughsand Jake Peavy are the reason the Padres are out in front, but look for the Dodgers to overtake them soon. Adrian Beltre and Paul loDuca are hitting extremely well and newcomer Milton Bradley has been a nice addition in center field. American League East The East should be cut down to two teams - no one has a chance with the Red Sox and the "Evil Empire Boston handled the Yankees easily early in the season, but New York has since responded. Alex Rodriguez will hit .290 with 40 homeruns again and it's just a matter of time before another controversy with Jeter begins. Baltimore has a solid lineup, but absolutely no pitching. Toronto has power hitters Carlos Delgado and Vernon Wells, but not much else. Roy I la I laday's season i n 2003 seems to be a fluke, he won't win 20 games and will lose more by the All-Star break than he did all of last season. Tampa Bay - well, they're Tampa Bay. American League Central The Central is playing for who will be eliminated first in the play- offs. Most likely it will be the Chicago White Sox. Chicago has displayed a dynamic offense, but their bullpen is awful. The Minnesota Twins are in second, but have more talent. They have more good players than open positions and a few trades later in the season can put them in the playoffs. The Detroit Tigers will continue- to surprise as the season goes along. Instead of being around .500 to start off, however, they'll surprise people TheldsarednlopoTtheNLCr by not having the worst record in all of baseball. A few more additions and they have the makings of a solid ball club. American League West Another shocker in the West is the Texas Rangers. Who needs A- Rod? How is Alfonso Soriano forgot- ten so fast? Soriano was deemed the eventual best second baseman in history, but out of the limelight, he's just another All-Star. Reality check, he's still that player and the Rangers are for real. Michael Young has replaced A-Rod and his numbers rival the Yankee third base- man. However, Anaheim has the best record, but has been decimated by injuries. Troy Glaus and Garret Ander- son may have been lost for the season. Chone Figgins andjeff DeVanon have stepped in well. Anaheim also has the best throwing outfield in baseball. Jose Guillen, Raul Mondesi and Vladimir Guerrero have cannons. N.L. Playoff Predictions: Florida Marlins, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. Winning another division title would be Atlanta's biggest achieve- ment. There is no reason why it can't happen again. John Smoltz is the only player from their decade of domi- nance, but the keys are manager Bobby Cox and Coach Leo Mazzone. They haven't gone anywhere and with players coming back from injury and their pitchers starting to come around, notch another title. Houston gets the nod over the Cubs. All you hear from Chicagoians is "this is it Nagging injuries to Sammy Sosa, Kerry Wood and Mark Prior will do them in, sorry Cubs fans, maybe next year. A.L. Playoff Predictions: New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Anaheim Angels and Minnesota Twins. Before the season, I was a firm believer that this was Boston's year to finally break the curse. Not going to happen, it's the Yankees again. Pitching was a big question mark for New York, but in the playoffs, you only need three. Kevin Brown, Javier Vasquez and Jon Lieber will do the job for Joe Torre. This writer can be contacted at iports@theeaitcaroimtan.com. Gas is almost $2.00gallon, We're 5 blocks from EC I University Terrace 3 BEDROOM 3 BATH CONDOMINIUMS Mrnirhlv Rt�nt; $900 Swnritv Depositj &50Q � Kitchen Appliances w dishwasher and disposal � Full size laundry room with hookups � Internet capability in each bedroom � On ECU bus route � 5 blocks from ECU � 1230 Sq. Feet � Large Closets � Energy efficient � Central heat & AC � Sorry, No pets allowed. 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