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THE EAST CAROLINIAN Volume 79 Number 144 Harrington Field expansion project underway New stadium boasts more seating, other amenities MATT COCKRELL STAFF WRITER The Harrington Held expansion is currently underway with the new stadium scheduled to be complete in February 2005, just in time for the next season to begin. "The main reason for the revamping of the stadium is so we can hold NCAA tournaments said Todd Marshall, project manager for Facilities Engineering and Architec- tural Services. "NCAA regulation states that you have to have a 3,000 seat capac- ity to host tournaments The new stadium will boast this 3,000-seat capacity, which is double what the old stadium could hold. It will include bleacher and individual seating as well as press (boxes and upgraded seating for booster club participants. Theupgraded seats will include chair backs. The new stadium will also include a locker room for the home team, a training room, a coach's office and indoor batting tunnels that can be used year- round. Architects developed the design of the new stadium with input from the ECU Board of Trust- ees and the baseball coaches. The Harrington Field parking lot will be paved and expanded to include a pedestrian plaza, an area between the parking lot and the front of the stadium which will give fans a place to meet before the game. The new park- ing lot will be able to hold up to 100 cars. see FIELD page 2 - WEATHER FORECAST TODAY Isolated Thunderstorms High of 90 CONTACT US BY PHONE 252.328.6366 (newsroom) 252.328.2000 (advertising) FYI: Wednesday, June 16 Is the last day for graduate students to drop courses without grades. FIND US ON THE WEB www.theeastcarolinlan.com edltor@theeastcarollnlan.com INSIDE Opinion Features- Sports -page 6 -page 7 .page 14 Mi PAGE? 6-09-04 NEWS news@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 COUNTDOWN UNTIL END OF SUMMER SESSION I 9 MORE CLASS DAYS Announcements Health Sciences Event Dr Brian M Clark of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Department of ObGyn in The Brody School of Medicine will present "Adenomyosis: Facts and Fictions today at 1 p.m. in the Pitt Country Memorial Hospital Auditorium For more information, contact Clara Richards at 744-4669 Iraqi School Supply Drive A school supply drive for Iraqi children is being held now through June 14. Organizers are asking for donations of pens, pencils, paper, toys, art materials, organizational supplies, etc. Donation boxes are located in the Dowdy Student Stores. Mail Services. Student Professional Development and Medical Bookstore. For more information, contact Jane Rahm at 328-6050 or Leslie Craigle at 328-6468, ext 4. or visit TheEastCarolinian com Parking Information Students who currently hold 2003-2004. Freshman (D Zone) permits may use any B2 or C Zone parking area for the first summer session, through June 30. Students who currently have a D Zone permit but will be living on College Hill during first summer session must contact Parking and Transportation Services to have their permit validated for A2 Zone parking If you do not have a parking permit, you may purchase summer session permits from the Parking and Transportation office Permits for Summer Session I are $20 and permits for Summer Session II are $20 Permits for both sessions are $30 For more information, call 328-6294 News Briefs Local Suspect in UNC-Wilmington shooting found dead in Great Smokies Park CHEROKEE, NC - A fugitive charged with killing his girlfriend exchanged gunfire with authorities at a western North Carolina roadblock and was found dead in a creek after his car crashed in a ravine, authorities said Tuesday. John Peck, 28, a former University of North Carolina at Wilmington student, was charged last Saturday with first- degree murder in the death of ex- girlfriend and UNC-W student Christen Marie Naujoks, 22. Law enforcement officials said Peck, who had been at large since the shooting, was armed with an assault rifle and considered dangerous. "He was found in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park He tried to run away. Some gunfire was exchanged said Chief Deputy Tom Parker of the New Hanover County Sheriff's Department. Law enforcement agencies in western North Carolina were advised Monday to be on the lookout for Peck. Officers had encountered a man believed to be Peck at Newfound Gap on the Tennessee-North Carolina line about 11:15 p.m park officials said. Park rangers and Cherokee police officers set up a roadblock after that man was seen driving south on US. 441. The car turned around at the roadblock, and shots were fired shortly after 11:30 p.m park officials said. Peck, wearing a T-shirt and short pants, was found dead face down in a creek at the bottom of a 60-foot ravine, several miles north of the roadblock His wrecked car and a weapon also were in the ravine The cause of Peck's death has not been determined. Orange schools chairman quits over plagiarized graduation speech HILLSBOROUGH, NC - The chairman of Orange County's school board resigned his position but will remain on the panel despite an uproar started when he plagiarized the speech he gave during a high school graduation. Keith Cook, 61, said Monday he planned to remain a member of the school board and a candidate for re- election this year. Cook apologized to his colleagues and the public at a school board meeting Monday night, calling the incident "an honest, human mistake Cook said he also thought it "troubling" that some have called him unethical. Cook, who has been on the school board for 10 years, recited a speech at Orange High School's May 28 graduation that was nearly identical to a 1998 commencement address made by former Health and Human Services secretary Donna Shalala. Cook initially said he wrote the speech, but later admitted that he had searched the Internet for graduation speeches and found Shalala's. He said he didn't attribute the speech because he didn't know it was Shalala's Parents and students complained that students doing the same thing would be punished. Students found to have plagiarized any work receive a grade of zero. The student can also receive a short-term suspension. National White House hopes economic summit will help heal rifts with allies over Iraq SEA ISLAND. Ga. - As President Bush plays host Tuesday to world leaders critical of his Iraq policies. White House officials are hoping the Group of Eight summit proves a turning point where he and his adversaries on the war permanently set aside their differences on the war. Bush stacked his schedule of meetings Tuesday with leaders from countries that were critical of the Iraq war: Russia. Canada and Germany. His first meeting, though, was with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan, which sent hundreds of troops to southern Iraq on a humanitarian mission. Iraq and the broader Mideast have eclipsed the official economic agenda of the annual gathering of industrial powers the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Britain, Italy. Canada and Russia. But summit officials said they intended to announce agreement Tuesday on fighting famine on the Horn of Africa, cutting poverty and developing an HIV vaccine. A G-8 declaration on promoting democracy in the Middle East was expected Wednesday. Administration lawyers concluded president has legal authority to order torture WASHINGTON - Administration lawyers concluded in a policy paper last year that a president can legally order interrogators to torture terrorist suspects. The lawyers, who were not identified by name, were part of a working group writing a policy governing interrogation techniques to be used at the prison for terrorist suspects at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay. Cuba. However. Pentagon spokesman Lawrence Di Rita said Monday that the final set of interrogation methods adopted for use at Guantanamo in April 2003 are humane, legal and useful - and more restrictive than the methods some had proposed. Di Rita described the paper as a staff legal analysis that was part of an internal administration debate on how Held from page 1 In addition to other construc- tion, the parking lot, stadium entrance and surrounding field areas will also he upgraded with landsi aping work. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. to obtain intelligence from al-Qaida operatives in U.S. custody, within the confines of a standard of humane treatment. The intelligence sought was to prevent terrorist attacks, he said. The contents of the paper, labeled "draft" and dated March 6.2003, were first reported in Monday's The Wall Street Journal. A portion of it was then obtained by The Associated Press. The lawyers who prepared it include attorneys from both the Defense and Justice departments, and possibly other parts of the government. World Car bombs shake two Iraqi cities; six European soldiers die in blast south of Baghdad BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two car bombs exploded Tuesday in separate cities in Iraq, killing at least 14 Iraqis and one U.S soldier. Dozens were wounded, including 10 American soldiers. A U.S. Marine was killed in action west of Baghdad. Elsewhere, six coalition soldiers, two Poles, three Slovaks and a Latvian were killed in an explosion while defusing mines in Suwayrah. 25 miles south of Baghdad, authorities said. The Slovaks and the Latvians were the first deaths from either of the two countries in Iraq, Polish officials said in Warsaw. One of the car bombs blew up as a convoy of provincial council members passed by in the northern city of Mosul The council members escaped injury, officials said Nine people died and about 25 were injured, the U.S. military said. The Mosul deputy police chief was hurt, but not seriously In the other attack, a suicide attacker detonated a car bomb during rush hour outside the American forward operating base War Horse in Baqouba, about 30 miles northeast of Baghdad ARE YOU s underway for the expansion of Harrington Field. 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Under the alliance, an educational exchange program is made available for both students and professors. Within the last year, activities have picked up under the alliance with the involvement of BIO Uru- guay and different institutes in the United States, said John Sabella, asso- ciate director of the North Carolina Agromedicine institute. " BIO Uruguay is formed as a non-profit research and training institute Sabella said. "The purpose of BIO Uruguay is to promote through research eco- logical farming practices tor regional farmers as well as faculty in universi- ties throughout the world to come and conduct research in these areas and to provide opportunities for student exchanges BIO Uruguay is an institute spe- cializing in organic agriculture and agro-ecology was recently founded under the umbrella of the signed agreement, Sabella said. The insti- tute, open to students and research- ers throughout the world, works in conjunction with the North Caro- lina Agromedicine Institute located in Greenville at ECU'S west research campus, as well as with representa- Students research in Uruguay as part of a new exchange program. tives from the rest of the 15 schools in the UNC system, Sabella said. Alda Rodriguez, co-founder and director for research and training at BIO Uruguay, said BIO Uruguay is not only an institute for training and research, but a place where new ideas are generated from the theoretical idea of ethological agriculture and the conservation of natural resources. "We believe in development of alternatives through the coming together of the academic world and the areas of agriculture and culture and the rural world said Rodriguez. "We support this identity throughout this country and our region Rodriguez said participants can benefit in BIO Uruguay exchanges because BIO Uruguay has an infra- structure set up to receive students and give students firsthand involve- ment in many aspects of their cul- ture including organic production of fruits and vegetables, ethological production of animals, and natural and ethological control of diseases and pests. At the same time, BIO Uru- guay exchanges are rich in national culture with literature and music, Rodriguez said. Students who participate in a BIO Uruguay exchange program are eligible to earn course credit, fulfill internship requirements and are given firsthand farming experiences in a rural country they could not pos- sibly experience in the United States, Sabella said. Students and professors interested in participating in a BIO Uruguay exchange can register at the international Programs office by talking with Sabella or Charles Lyons, director of the North Carolina Agromedicine Institute. There is no application involved in the registra- tion process, Sabella said. While BIO Uruguay is a non- profit institute, participants are required to cover certain expenses of their trip. Expenses include airfare, ground transportation, housing, meals and instruction. The total cost of a study is dependent on the a mou nt of time spent in BIO Uruguay and what activities a student chooses to do while at the institute, Sabella said. Sabella said the cost of BIO Uruguay is relatively cheap when compared to other exchange programs. "Uruguay is a very, very cheap country Sabella said. Uruguay is a centrally located see RESEARCH page 5 The library then opened to throngs who were bused about five miles from a college that closed to provide parking. By evening, the wait for buses had grown to hours as crowds sought to make the pil- grimage before the period of lying in repose ended at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Among the first were Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and wife Maria Shriver, who stood silently, crossed themselves and left. But 0 most of those who came were regu- 1 lar folks. Patricia Roccaforte, 61, of Tustin, said Reagan had made her f feel safe. "I was praying the whole time he was alive we would live up to all he thought we could do Roc- caforte said. "He was so optimistic about us. He's in the hands of God now as he always has been Some of those passing the casket crossed themselves. A man in cowboy boots and jeans held his hat over his heart. "On my way out, I saluted him both of us did said Don Procter, 83, a former Marine who came from Altadena with his wife Lorraine. Though brief, the time in the library was enough for Scotia Alves, 51, of Camarillo, who said she and her husband started a car stereo company in their garage at the beginning of Reagan's presidency. "Reaganomics was good for business I felt gratitude to him Alves said. Charles Shelton, 38, a Los Ange- les lawyer, was struck by the range of people. "It's a testament, how broad his appeal was said Shelton, who voted for Green Party candidate Ralph Nader in 2000 and plans to vote for Democrat John Kerry, but called himself a "Reagan Republican "He's a different type of Repub- lican Shelton said. "The man was a very good man, very graceful, which made it easy to support him Shelton said. "He was lough, yet graceful Roxana Jones, 47, brought two daughters in school uniforms. One of them, Shanley, 15, said she learned, in school about Reagan's fight against communism. "He was just an awesome guy, and 1 call him my president Jones said. Leslie Williams, 48, of Mission Viejo, said she has been a Marine reservist since age 18. "My commander-in-chief epitomized the will of the greatest country on Earth to pursue freedom forall freedom-loving people Wil- liams said. Mandy Thorn, 37, of Northridge waited three hours to pass Reagan's casket. She remembered most of Reagan's speech after the space shuttle Challenger exploded on Jan. 28, 1986. "I think it was the way he came across in speeches that made the country feel safe even though something tragic had happened Thorn said. Salvador Ayala, 74, came from Simi Valley with three other vet- erans. "He won the Cold War without firing a shot. He was the greatest president that we ever had, and I'm a Democrat Ayala said, who served in the Korean War. On Wednesday, Reagan's body is to be flown to Washington, D.C wheTe there will be a ceremony that night in the Capitol Rotunda. The body will then lie in state. Friday will be a national day of mourning, with all federal offices and major financial markets closed. The state funeral will be held at Washington National Cathedral, with President Bush delivering a eulogy. The body will then be returned to the Reagan library for burial Friday evening. Get caught reading. PAGE 4 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � NEWS 6-09-04 Cicada invasion deafens nation's Eastern coast After 17 years, cicadas rise from the ground to begin their mating process. Bugs emerge after 17-year hibernation underground LISA TUMBARELLO STAFF WRITER The month of May marked the return of the Bnxxl X cicada to many parts of the Eastern United States. The tiny locust-like creatures with transparent orange veined wings and beady red eyes have created deafening noise to those in their paths and will be leaving behind a lot of waste when they die off in thexoming weeks. The Brood X cicada last emerged 17 years ago in 1987, starting the cycle that brought us this year's cicada Today's cicadas are found in areas spanning from New York to North Carolina, Illinois to Delaware and everywhere in between. They can be found in at least some part of 15 states and the District of Columbia. The life span of a cicada is just more than 17 years, but only about six weeks is spent above the ground. Cicada nymphs emerge from deep underground after feeding on tree sap for 17 years. When the outside temperatures are just right (in the months of May and June), the nymphs crawl to the surface by the millions and invade neighborhood airways and infest trees. The adult cicadas then shed their skin and spread their wings. The males take refuge in the trees and begin the buzzing mating call that has filled the air of the East, deafening its residents. The cicadas mate and drop their larva into the ground where it will bury itself for the next 17 years. The adult cicadas then die off into mid- June and we can expect to see them again in 2021. The buzzing noise created by the cicada is what creates most of the problem. Cicadas don't bite or sting, they just make plenty of noise. How- ever, the males only produce the song of a cicada. It is their way of serenad - ing the females in order to mate. However, the song of a cicada is not a little song. Their buzzing can reach more than 100 decibels. Their noise is louder than the music in your car, louder than a jackhammer and comparable to a motorcycle. The noise is produced inside the drum-like organ tymbals, which are on either side of the abdo- men. To make noise, the male tenses the muscle attached to the tymbal and creates vibrations, letting out its ? see CICADA page 5 Cicada Facts Brood X Territory (certain areas in these states): Deleware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennesse, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington DC. Sound Decibel Chart: Whisper - 20 Jackhammer - 90 Cicada - 90 -100 Motorcycle -100 cruising the information highway, pull off on our new exit 6-09-04 e n it :om 6-09-04 THE EAST CAROLINA � NEWS Tired of Living in the Dorms ? 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Amy Krauss, senior and double major in social thoughtpolitical economy and comparative literature at the University of Massachusetts, com- pleted an internship requirement for her major and an independent study doing a BIO Uruguay exchange. "Stepping outside of our usual context of thinking allows a differ- ent and sometimes reality-shattering kind of learning said Krauss. "I learned a little bit about organic agriculture, as well as Uru- guay's agricultural economy and culture as a whole Krauss said she also learned a lot of Spanish, befriended several Uru- guayan students and now has an improved and broader sense of inter- personal and global relationships. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. Cicada from page 4 cicada song. There are three different types of the Brood X cicada, each with dif- ferent defining qualities. Magicicada Septendecim is the biggest and most common of the three, distinguished by thick orange stripes on the abdo- men. Magicicada Cassini is generally smaller than the Septendecim and is known to be the loudest. The third type, Magicicada Septendecula, is the most rare and hardest to distinguish from the other two. The cicada emergence serves many purposes. For one, when the insects burrow out from the ground they aerate the soil. The one-inch- long bugs also supply many other creatures with dinner. Birds, squir- rels, deer, dogs, cats, mice and ants enjoy an occasional cicada snack. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com. You drank. You danced. Youhadse ryiss'h3 Free Pregnancy Tests Call Carolina Pregnancy Center 1-800-395-HELP or 757-0003 Sorrx-H- � 845 Johns Hopkins Dr. Suite B (across from Stanton Sq.) www.carolinapregnancycenter.org - PAGE 6 m C . x. AtKA. . �: 6-09-04 OPINION Amanda Ungerfelt Editor in Chief Robbie Den- Features Editor Tanesha Sistrunk Photo Editor Alexander Marclniak Web Editor Ryan Downey Sports Editor Nina Coefield Head Copy Editor Newsroom Fax 252328.6366 252.328.6558 Our View "My dream is that you will travel the road ahead with liberty's lamp guiding your steps and opportunity's arm steadying your way America and the world lost one of its great- est politicians when Ronald Reagan passed away Saturday. Reagan, our nation's 40"1 president lost his battle with Alzheimer's disease at the age of 93. Many of us remember Reagan as the president who served during leg warm- ers, Rubik's cubes and the Cold War, but Reagan was also a successful sports- caster, actor and an overall outstanding American. On February 6,1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was bom to Nelle and John Reagan in Tampico, III. He attended high school in the nearby town of Dixon and then attended Eureka College. After graduation, Reagan became a sports announcer on the radio and then a Hol- lywood actor. During the next 20 years, he appeared in 53 films. On January 20, 1981, Reagan became president Only 69 days later, he was shot by a would-be assassin, but quickly recov- ered and returned to duty. During his eight years in office, Reagan enforced laws to stimulate economic growth, curb inflation, increase employment and strengthen national defense. At the end of his second presidential term, the United States was enjoying its longest recorded period of peacetime prosperity without depression or recession. Reagan's contributions have a large impact on the America that we know today. His decisions were made with our freedoms as his first priority and he hoped that is what he will be remembered for most: "Whatever else history may say about me when I'm gone, I hope it will record that I appealed to your best hopes, not your worst fears; to your confidence rather than your doubts. My dream is that you will travel the road ahead with liberty's lamp guiding your steps and opportunity's arm steadying your way 'There can be no greater good than the quest for peace, and no finer purpose than the preservation of freedom Pres. Ronald Reagan 1911-2004 Opinion Writer ANWR is valuable resource that should be utilized Environmentalists are to blame for high gas prices ANTHONY MCKEE OPINION WRITER We have all heard the accu- sations that Halliburton and other oil companies are guilty of "price gouging" to increase profits. What we haven't heard is any evidence to back up the accusations. Anybody who bothers to look beyond the media-hyped hysteria will realize that we won't be given any such evi- dence either, mainly because the accusations are deliber- ately crafted to create fear and suspicion. Gas prices have increased this year for many reasons. There are the usual culprits such as a decreased on-hand supply, increased demand as the weather warms up and the government-required change from winter to summer fuel formulations. There have also been other factors contributing to the price increase this year, such as the oil price increase by OPEC, Investor and stock market unease and Democrat and envi- ronmentalist obstruction. for vears, Democrats and environmentalists have stood shoulder-to-shoulder in a concerted effort to block any attempt to utilize vast, untapped resources that would help reduce the United State's dependence on oil imports. We are once again paying the price for their short-sighted, politi- cally motivated actions. These two groups have used any and all available tools (mainly the courts) to block off- shore exploration and drilling for oil and natural gas, which are there in abundance. They have blocked building new power plants and refineries, leading to higher utility and manufacturing costs (which get passed on to the con- sumer). Then there is the big one blocking any attempt to tap the oil reserves that are in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge. The reasoning behind the opposition that has been mounted by environmentalist groups and their Democrat allies against drilling in ANWR is dubious at best and calculat- ingly destructive to American interests at worst. Especially when you carefully analyze their "objections" and realize they fall apart under even minor scrutiny. Their main argument, that there is the possibility for spills that could "destroy" the ANWR and cause untold environmen- tal damage or endanger wildlife habitats, is disingenuous on several levels. The technology exists that makes drilling and extract- ing oil more efficient and less environmentally intrusive than ever before. This technology is in use today in other parts of the world and functioning fine, making the likelihood of a major problem minimal. The environmentalists and Demo- crats know this, but choose to ignore it. The other parts of this argument, that the ANWR will be destroyed and that local wildlife habitats will be harmed, fall victim to the same rational analysis. The ANWR covers an immense area, more than 1.5 million acres. The area pro- posed for drilling is a minis- cule part of the total area. Even assuming the worst, a terrorist attack andor a catastrophic spill, the area that would be affected is minor, as would the impact be on local wildlife. Almost every year, the issue has been debated in Congress and, each time, it has been blocked by environmentalists and their Democrat allies. In 1995, both the House and Senate passed legislation authorizing drilling. President Clinton vetoed it. If drilling had been allowed to proceed as was recommended in 1987, what might the difference be today? Obviously, we will never know. But it is something to keep in mind. Keep in mind that some of the same Democrats and environmentalists who have blocked drilling in ANWR since 1987 are the same people who are now blaming President Bush, OPEC, the oil companies, anybody but themselves, for the current cost of fuel. Keep in mind that these people are willing to lie and twist the truth, as well as force us to pay higher prices, all in the name of politics. lose an' tilized more than 1.5 The area pro- ing is a minis- total area. Even rorst, a terrorist a catastrophic that would be or, as would the ical wildlife, ry year, the issue ed in Congress ie, it has been ironmentalists mocrat allies, the House and d legislation I ling. President it. g had been oceed as was in 1987, what rence be today? e will never l something to Ind that some Jemocrats and lists who have mg in ANWR he same people iming President ; oil companies, hemselves, for it of fuel. Keep tiese people are and twist the i force us to pay ill in the name PAGE 7 6-09-04 FEATURES ROBBIE DERR Features Editor features@theeastcarollnian.com 252.328.6366 What type of diets do you think work the best, and why? ALICIA DOBSON FINANCE "I think low calorie diets with portion control work best because people's biggest problem is eating too big of a serving RYAN SCARBOROUGH CRIMINAL JUSTICE "I don't agree with the At kins Diet because you have no energy after a couple of days so you don't work out, and therefore you don't lose any weight TYLER PARHAM HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT "I think that a lot of these new diets are just fads. The Atkins Diet, which controls carb intake, causes weight gain as soon as you are off the diet. Good eating and exercise is the best solution for staying in shape 0t Summer fLose weight with the low-carb trend RACHEL LANDEN SENIOR WRITER As the mercury rises, and swimsuits make their way into the sun, people often look to drop a few pounds. This summer is no exception. Just this year, an estimated 50 million people will go on diets, contrib- uting to the $33 billion weight-loss industry. With alt the advertising gimmicks, it seems shocking that as few as 5 percent of dieters may actually keep the weight off. Perhaps that is because many desperate dieters rely on weight-loss methods that provide a quick fix. Plans like the Cabbage Soup, Beverly Hills or Scarsdale diets may shed pounds fast, but extremely low-calorie diets or ones that focus on a single food do not contribute to long-term healthy eating habits. If a diet sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Watch out for buzzwords like effortless, guaranteed or miraculous. The harsh reality is that dieting is none of these things. However, with the right food combi- nations, coupled with exercise, losing weight is possible. It won't happen V overnight, but you are actually better off that way. Rxperts recommend a modest and gradual weight loss of one to two pounds per week. Losing weight too last can be deceptive. Your scale might register less weight, but it could be the result of losing water and muscle, rather than the real target, which should be excess fat. Because one pound of fat is equal to approxi- mately 3,500 calories, it is possible to lose one pound just by consuming'500 fewer calories per day. As a general guideline, though, daily calories shouldn't fall below 1,200 for women and 1,500 for men. (f course, caloric needs are dependent on a vari- ety of factors, including gender, age. current weight and activity level. The difference in nutritional needs for each individual underscores the impor- tance of consulting with a doctor before beginning any weight-loss or exercise program. The Internet, the library and even your campus newspaper can be great sources for nutritional and health information, see DIET page i f Low-Carb Recipes South Beach Mashed Cauliflower instead of potatoes, steam some cauliflower Once the cauliflower is soft, using a liquid butter substitute and nonfat half-and-half, mash the vegetable. Add salt and pepper to taste Enjoy this quick, easy and healthy side dish that is just as good as the real thing. Atkins Chocolate Cream Frosty fPlace 3 ice cubes, i cup water. 2 tablespoons heavy cream and 2 tablespoons sugar free chocolate syrup in a blender. Blend until ' frothy for a chocolate treat. The Zone Delight Mix 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 package Splenda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 9 almonds. 1 cup strawberries and 1 cup blueberries. Refrigerate the mixture for one hour before enjoying as breakfast or divided into snacks. � Teens face heightened pressures of appearance Importance of looks has negative effects on students JESSICA CRESON STAFF WRITER Many people wish to have a body image they are proud and confident of. Problems arise when the body image in mind is too extreme or when the method of having a healt In body is actually not so healthy. The recent health and dieting kick has more people in the gyms and off carbohydrates. "Carbohydrates.are necessary to have proper brain functioning and provide most of the energy we use throughout the day said Robin High, the nutrition director of ECU. If a person never saw a super- model or celebrity on the cover of magazines and on television, then maybe the ideal body image would not be what it is for some people. Comparing oneself to others is a sure way to the wrong path of a healthy body image. Often times, magazine covers are altered to make a modelcelebrity look even thinner and more "per- fect Real life does not have this feature, so comparing is useless. Plastic surgery is common amongst famous people as well. This is not a realistic endeavor for the everyday person either. see IMAGE page 11 PAGE 8 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES 6-09-04 AFFORDABILITY CONVENIENCE LOCATION VWNDHAM COURT 2 Bedroom And 1 Bath Apartment. 5 Blocks From ECU. Energy Efficient � Kitchen Appliances. Washer & Dryer Hookups � Central Air & Heat. On ECU Bus Route. Pets OK With Deposit. EASTGATE VILLAGE 2 Bedroom And 1 Bath Apartment. Fully Equipped Kitchens. Washer & Dryer Hookups � Central Air & Heat. On ECU Bus Route. 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance. Pets OK With Deposit � Nightly security patrols. BRADFORD CREEK 3 Bedroom And 2.5 Bath Duplexes. Country Club Living Without The Price. On Bradford Creek Golf Course. Approximately 1,350 Sq.ft. Fully Equipped Kitchens � Washer & Dryer. 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How- ever, most people are unsure of just how to achieve that firm, lean body that will be the center of attention at a laid back summer bash. The SRC attempts to solve some of these workout issues by having personal trainers on hand to assist in any manner necessary. In addi- tion, there are several helpful signs posted t hat detail t he proper ways to train, eat and stretch. The snack bar gives students the chance to drink a healthy protein shake before, during or after their workout. Even with a multitude of per- sonal trainers available in many locations, most people will still find it hard to get the most out of their workout. This is due to the fact that achieving a perfectly sculpted body is a very tedious task. It's difficult to achieve that perfect body because not only is it physically demanding; it's mentally demanding as well. Here is a list of the top 10 tips to get the most out ot your workout. lop 10 Workout Tips 1 Set Realistic Goals This tip is especially important for people that are just beginning to workout. However, it is equally important for the seasoned veterans of the weight room as well. Danny Wheel, strength and conditioning coach at ECU said, "You should focus on yourself, and definitely don't compare yourself to any people in magazines or celebri- ties on television. A beginner needs to ease into a good rhythm, and find exercises that he will enjoy "Being consistent is one ol the most important aspects of working out for a beginner. The best way to do this is to set realistic short term and long term goals. If a bench weight of 225 pounds is your goal, don't try to immediately lump to do that. Work your way up 2. Stretch (before and after the workout). Stretching helps the muscles relax and warms up the body for a workout. If the workout will consist of cardiovascular activi- ties, then the legs should probably be stretched more than any othet body part. On the other hand, il the workout will consist of only upper body training, then that part of the body should be stretched. Brian Apple, a physical fitness trainer at the SRC said, �Stretching helps to prevent cramps, and is ;i wry important part of working out You should probably spend ten minutes before and ten minutes after on stretching alone 3. Run (aerobic activity). Kun- ning is good for the heart, and helps to build a high tolerance for endur- ance. "Running is a great thing to do if you want to lose weight and really tone up Apple said. 4. Work Different Parts of the Body and Rest Thee two aspects of working out go hand in see WORKOUT page 10 6-09-04 rkout steps xkout at the SRC. ach at ECU said, s on yourself, and mipare yourself to gaztnes or celebri- A beginner needs I rhythm, and find vill enjoy tent is one of the spects of working The best way in do tic short term and 'abench weigh) of irgoal, don't try to to do that. Work before and after �etching helps the id warms up the ut. If the workout jtovascularactivl- s should probably e than any othet other hand, if the sist of only upper en that part ol the retched. a physical fitness : said, "Stretching amps, and is a very working out. You ipend ten minutes minutes after on ic activity). Run- ie heart, and helps ilerance for endut- great thing to do ; weight and really lid. fercnt Parts of Rest. These two ig out go hand in RKOUT page 10 6-09-04 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES MTV retools channel aimed at students dm.�? PAGE 9 (KRT)�College students are con- summate muiti-taskers. Watch them in any campus hangout eating, talk- ing and studying while a TV flickers in the background. Those sets are more and more likely to be tuned to a channel called mtvU, the latest creation of MTV Networks. The new channel was launched in January and targets a college audience. The channel is playing now in lounges, cafeterias and other common areas on more than 700 campuses with a total of 6 million students. They've grown up on MTV's basic fast-cycling format, heavy on music videos. Now MTV has grown up for them. The new channel's fea- tures, on jobs and study abroad for instance, shows are directed toward an audience of late teens and early 20s. So is the advertising, for cars, movies and clothes. At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, mtvU plays softly on five TV sets In the food court. Fresh- men Sarah Ruffatto and Mark Miller were there one day, seeming not to pay attention. Even so, mtvU had seeped into their brains. No, they said, most students don't sit and stare at it. But Miller said he often watched it at lunch, and Ruffatto said she did if a song she liked came on. Both said they enjoyed it. Across the river in St. Louis, so did Harris-Stowe State College student fanner I leeb, who sat in the campus cafeteria, schoolwork spread out on a table. Every few moments he looked up at mtvU playing on the TV in front of him. "What I like most about it is the news breaks he said. Heeb said mtvU is superior to College Television Network, which he watched at the school he used to attend. "You get a better mix of videos, and the news seems to be even better Actually, the new mtvU is Col- lege Television Network, retooled and reborn after MTV Networks bought it in October 2002. There was lots of room for improvement, according to Stephen Friedman, mtvU's general manager. "They weren't thinking day-to-day about their audience he said. MTV put a year of thought into its new product, beginning with a study of how college students spend their time. It indicated, for instance, that they pack 32 hours of activities into their 24-hour days by doing some of them simultaneously. "Col- lege students are constantly interact- ing with everything around them Friedman said. MTV designed its new network to play to college students' splintered attention spans and interests. Broad- cast segments were shortened, to less than four minutes as a general rule. Old programs were culled and new ones added. In one new feature, a well-known person pays a surprise visit to a college class. John Kerry and Jesse Jackson have participated. Author Frank Mc( :ourt, a former New- York City public school teacher, Is coming soon, Friedman said. Music remains "the heart of the channel accounting for more than half of the programming, Friedman said. Though some of the videos are the same as on MTV, most are unique to mtvU, selected for their particu- lar appeal to college students. These include Franz Ferdinand, "a terrific young group" from Scotland, Fried- man says. MTV also linked mtvU to its own Web site, mtvu.com. Students can click on program schedules, news and features about music and musi- cians; merchandise offers, postings of contests for cash and other prizes, polls on questions of vital import. see MTV page 11 but none of these should replace the expert advice that can only be dis- pensed by a licensed physician. Besides, if you are thinking of starting a diet, deciding where to begin on your own can be a difficult task. There are so many diet books and plans that it can be overwhelm- ing and stressful to choose just one, before you even attempt to begin it. For years, nutritionists empha- sized the USDA Food Guide Pyra- mid, but now, the trend seems to be turning the pyramid upside-down. On nearly every grocery store shelf, some new item is turning low-carb to accommodate the lifestyles of nearly 32 million Americans. In the very popular Atkins diet, carbohydrates are the enemy, as protein and fat become your new best friends. The concept is that a high intake of carbohydrates causes an overproduction of insulin, which in turn leads to hunger, and subse- quently, weight gain. During the first of four phases, a two week period known as Induc- tion, dieters using the Atkins plan severely limit carbohydrates to about 20 grams per day. At the same time, they are allowed generous portions of protein and fat in the form of meat, eggs, cheese and nuts. Because . of the reliance on meat for protein, this diet is not suited to vegetarians. Gradually, one adds carbohydrates back into the diet, but they are still restricted to small amounts. The controversial high fat-low fiber content is also cause for some concern. Limiting carbohydrates causes the body to use stored fat or muscle for energy, which, when broken down, produces substances known as ketones. Ketones are responsible for suppressing appe- tite, which could be a benefit of this diet. However, they are also known to cause fatigue, nausea and danger- ous fluid loss. Despite the high fat, especially saturated fat, found in the diet, some people have actually improved their cholesterol. It seems counter intuitive that these artery-clogging substances would actually improve one's heart health, but some Atkins followers swear by it. Developed by a cardiologist, the South Beach diet also entourages the consumption of protein and discour- ages that of carbohydrates. It is dif- ferent from the Atkins, however, in that there is no counting of grams of carbohydrates. Instead, the South Beach focuses on lean proteins, healthy fats and non-starchy vegetables. After the first 14 days, the second phase allows for the reintroduction of fruit, whole grains and fat-free dairy products. Following the South Beach diet by the hook means three bal- anced meals and two snacks per day. The first two weeks, the most difficult days of the diet, in which you eliminate processed foods and sugar, supposedly helps to banish cravings. The third phase, designed for weight maintenance, is meant to be a new lifestyle. More vegetables, lean meats and whole grains, with fewer processed foods, help lower bad cholesterol and raise its good counterpart. The Zone diet is yet another plan with a guideline concerning carbo- hydrates, protein and fat consump- tion. Followed by the likes of Jennifer Aniston, The Zone includes four keys to a healthy weight: the diet, mono- unsaturated fats, Omega-3 fish oils and exercise. The diet involves a 40-30-30 ratio for meals and snacks, whereby 40 percent of calories come from car- bohydrates, 30 percent from protein and 30 percent from fat. Following the ratio can be intimidating, but for simplicity, the eyeball method is suggested. In other words, a serving of pro- tein, like chicken, should be about the size of your hand. If, along with the chicken, you are eating vegetables, then you can have two fist-sized servings. However, only one-fist sized serving of whole-wheat pasta would be allowed in place of the starchy vegetables. Finally, toss in some nuts or a drizzling of olive oil for your necessary fat. And don't forget the exercise. In each ol these low-carb diets, exer- cise is essential. No matter how you choose to diet, you must exercise to lose weight and have a healthy body. Diet alone is not the answer. In fact, the National Institutes of Health sug- gests at least three 20 minute aerobic- sessions per week. Losing weight and looking and feeling great may not be easy, but the immediate and long-term results are well worth it. Whether you follow Atkins, South Beach, The Zone or some other diet, you must dedicate yourself to your health. That means exercise and discipline. It also means talking to your doctor. Summer isn't waiting, so why should you? This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolininan.com. Report news students need to knovtL toe Accepting applications for STAFF WRITERS Learn investigative reporting skills � Must have at least a 2.0 GPA Apply at oiir office located on the 2nd How of the Student PiibUciflons I. or call 328-6366 PAGE 10 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � FEATURES 6-09-04 Cinema Scene STUDENT UNION FILMS FREE WITH ECU ONE CARD. Underworld - In the Underworld, Vampires are a secret clan of modem aristocratic sophisticates whose mortal enemies are the Lycans (werewolves), a shrewd gang of street thugs who prowl the city's underbelly. Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman star in this modern-day. action-packed tale of ruthless intrigue and forbidden passion all set against the dazzling backdrop of a timeless. Gothic metropolis. Showing today at 9 p.m. at the SRC outdoor pool and June 10 at 7 p.m. in Hendrix Theatre. IN THEATRES THIS WEEK Garfleld - In his film debut, Garfield's owner, Jon, takes in sweet but dim- witted pooch Odie. turning Garfield's perfect world upside down. But when the hapless pup disappears and is kidnapped by a nasty dog trainer, Garfleld, maybe for the first time in his life, feels responsible. PG Coming to theatres June 11. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Harry Porter and his friends Ron and Hermione return as teenagers to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry fortheirthird year of study, where they delve into the mystery surrounding an escaped prisoner who poses a dangerous threat to the young wizard. PG Raising Helen - When her sister and brother-in-law die in a car accident, a young modeling agency assistant, Helen, takes on the role as guardian of their surviving three children: Audrey, Kenny and Sarah. PG-13 Shrek 2 - A sequel to DreamWorks' hugely successful original, the story opens with Shrek and Fiona returning from their honeymoon to find a letter from Fiona's parents inviting the happy couple to dinner. Mom and Dad heard that their daughter had wed, but they assumed she married Prince Charming. So they're a bit shocked when they meet their new son-in-law. PG Soul Plane - Nashawn Wade sues the airline and is awarded a huge settlement. Determined to make good with the money, he creates the full- service airline of his dreams. R The Chronicles of Riddick - Riddick, the anti-hero from Pitch Black, has spent the last five years on the move among the forgotten worlds on the outskirts of the galaxy, eluding mercenaries bent on collecting the price on his head. R Coming to theatres June 11. The Day After Tomorrow - Climatologist Jack Hall's (Dennis Quaid) research indicates that global warming could trigger an abrupt and catastrophic shift in the planet's climate. PG-13 The Stepford Wives - A couple moves to what appears to be the perfect small town. Soon, they learn of a sinister plot the men of the town have constructed to render their partners perfect. PG-13 Coming to theatres June 11. Troy - Based on Homer's "The Iliad "Troy" tells the story of the Trojan War, which resulted from the conflict between Achilles and Hector over the woman they both loved, Helen of Troy. R WOrkOUt from page 8 hand. The body needs time to recu- perate or eise the muscle will begin to weaken itself. Never work the same body part two days in a row. "We have a quote around here for our athletes. 'When you rest, you grow Wheel said. This theory of resting can be applied to everyday gym rats as well. 5. Eat Sensibly. In order for the body to build muscle and lose weight, it has to have the right amount of calories and fiber. If someone starves them self, their body will actually start to save up fat. 6. Wear Proper Clothing. Loose fitting clothing is the best type of workout clothes to wear. However, avoid clothes that are so baggy that they may get caught underneath a weight during lift- ing. 7. Drink Water. Water hydrates the body without the con- sumption of unnecessary caffeine or calories. 8. Have a Consistent Time. "Working out in the morning is supposed to be the best for the body. But I always like working out late at night myself Apple said. As long as the body can get into a normal routine, the time of day to workout is not extremely important. 9. Sleep. Eight hours of sleep is the recommended amount of time for all adults. Sleeping only a few hours the day before a big workout could hamper the performance for the next day. The overall workout will be sluggish without a good night's sleep. 10. Execute Proper Form (correct body mechanics). Having the correct grip and breathing properly are essential in ensuring a proper, fulfilling workout. How- ever, there is no standard way to go about this. The individual must find hisher comfort zone and stick with it. The most beneficial types of exercises are multi-joint because they work on more than one part of the body at a time. Some examples of multi-joint exercises are squats and bench presses. All it takes is a little bit of dedication and a sensible diet to attain the "dream body" that is perfect for the summer. This writer can be contacted at teatures@theeastcaroiininan.com. oTiVeJ of ffrfcfftg for a new 4p4rtrtt6r?t? aAe4 Jy to c4tc(i t(ig �ffl One"? lp�A, ttat fXl) f�ave tde text vfucx ah3UhJ! Noit ilic tirviG to red in your i, 2. orLeJroorv. for JurViNcr & F�a 2.004 You'll te. 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The Web site also invites feed- back. Students can log on to com- ment on programs, submit video requests, volunteer to be included in programs, e-mail the VJs and ask to get mtvU at their schools. Friedman's goal is to have mtvU on 850 campuses, reaching 7 million students in the next few years. It costs colleges and students nothing; the company provides free equipment. It makes its money on advertising, which Friedman said has almost doubled since the launch. Asked about profits, he only said, "So far the response from both the advertisers and the audience has been very positive For the record, MTV Networks and other cable holdings make up the fastest growing and most profitable segment of Viacom Inc. The com- pany also owns CBS, Blockbuster, Showtime, Black Entertainment Tele- vision, Paramount Pictures, Simon & Schuster plus television and radio stations, movie theaters, theme parks and outdoor advertisers. Mark Miller at SIUEsaid he'd like to have mtvU in the dorms. Students at St. Louis University and the Uni- versity of Missouri at Columbia and a few other colleges already can get it in their rooms on campus cable systems that had College Television Network before. Friedman wants to get it on more systems and take advantage of more "opportunities to interact with the audience Not everybody wants to interact with mtvU. Faculty members on some campuses have been seen standing on chairs to reach up and silence It. "It's like anything says Phil Lyons, director of student life at SLU. "Different students have dif- ferent tastes. About every other month I get someone who comes in and tells me the programming that is on there isn't consistent with our (Jesuit) mission Last semester one objecting student set up an online poll that invited other students to choose among mtvU and other TV options. Lyons says the results, from just 100 respondents, were inconclusive. "Until we get a better idea of what the students want, we'll prob- ably maintain mtvU through the next year he says. "1 think we need to do our own survey Image from page 7 College students can have a hard time with eating healthy, exercising, insecurities and com- paring oneself to others. These things can lead to other maor issues if they are not kept under control, such as fad dieting, irregu- lar eating, compulsive exercising, diet pills, starvation or vomiting. "Another problem that some dieters encounter if they have limited calories without learning lifestyle changes, is that they tend to gain the weight back. Also, if the diets are ones that eliminate any one type of food, students may not be getting the necessary vitamins, minerals, or fiber that has been shown to improve health and reduce chances of chronic disease High said College can be stressful at first when students don't know where they fit in, which might cause them to look at others for influence. If the influence is unhealthy, then problems can develop. Fad diets and diet pills are some highly influential things students might pick up for quick weight loss. According to Karen Warren, director of wellness, "the dieting industry is a $60 billion a year business. They want your money, pure and simple. The marketing is tar- geted to the college age group Shows like "The Swan" put an interesting twist on body image. Some of these women don't even look bad in the first place, but still undergo a ton of surgery to make them look, and supposedly feel better. Sometimes, these women still feel incomplete after their total transformation. "I think that, ultimately, self- esteem comes from within, and shows such as The Swan' focus on outside beauty as being the ultimate meaning of the word, when it is not High said. Viewers might see this show and start to feel they aren't so attractive and want to make a dras- tic change, or acquire a poor body image when it is not necessary. There are many indications to notice if friends are having a problem. "If a friend has a preoccupa- tion with weight and you start to observe signs of self-starvation with weight loss, refusal to eat - except in tiny portions or pre- occupation with food, these may possibly be signs that a friend needs help High said. Sudden use of diet pills or other drugs is another major sign of unhealthy weight loss. An important thing to remem- ber when considering one's body image is that everyone is unique. "Stop buying in to the lie that we all have to look alike to be okay. Celebrate your uniqueness Warren said. This writer can be contacted at features@theeastcarolininan.com. O Warning Signs "Persistent, negative comments about the way they look "Feelings of shame and guilt about eating behavior and body weight "Continual dieting, fasting or restricting food "Preoccupations with food, weight or exercise Use of diet pills, laxatives and diuretics "Attributing successes or failures in life to weight "Constant comments about his or her own, or other people's weight "Belief that reaching a "perfect" weight is necessary to be happy Effl� raid BILLIARDS & SPORTS BAR Ladies always FREE 3101 E. 10th Street Greenville, NC Sunday Dollar Night $1.00 Domestics $2.00 Hi-balls $2.00 Cold Shots DJ AT 11:00 Monday $1.75 Miller Light $6.00 Pitchers Tuesday FREE ADMISSION 12 price Pitchers $1.75 Miller Light $2.00 Imports $2.00 Pool wcollege ID Wednesday $2.00 Premiums $1.75 Miller Light Karaoke at 10:00 Thursday Ladies Night $1.75 Domestics Ladies shoot pool for FREE! 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The East Carolinian is hiring for the following positions: Staff Writers Copy Editors Photographers Layout Designers THE EAST CAROLINIAN PAGE 14 ' 6-09-04 ECU one step closer to Omaha SPORTS RYAN DOWNEY Sports Editor sports@theeastcarolinian.com 252.328.6366 Sports Briefs ECU to distribute tickets ECU will distribute a limited number ot NCAA Columbia Super Regional tickets through the Pirate Club priority point system Pirate Club members who qualify to purchase tickets have been contacted regarding the purchase of these tickets Orders must be placed by 1 p.m. on Tuesday and can be made by calling the Pirate Club at 328-4540 or the ECU Athletic Ticket Office at 328-4500 Flames win Stanley Cup Ruslan Fedotenko scored twice, including the critical first goal, and the resilient Tampa Bay Lightning held off the Calgary Flames 2-1 in Game 7 to win their first Stanley Cup. The Flames were held to only seven shots in a dismal first two periods before making a frantic late surge started by Craig Conroy's power-play goal midway through the third. Fedotenko scored on goals created by Conn Smythe Award winner Brad Richards and Vincent Lecavalier, and goalie Nikolai Khabibulin held off Calgary's late flurry Tampa Bay, an expansion franchise in 1992 and one of the league's worst teams for much of the time since, joined the 2001 Colorado Avalanche as the only teams to overcome a 3-2 deficit in the finals in 33 years. Bush first MLB pick Matt Bush, a slick-fielding high school shortstop from California, was taken by the San Diego Padres with the No 1 pick in the baseball draft. Bush'was the first high school shortstop selected with the top pick since Seattle took Alex Rodriguez in 1993 His defensive abilities and strong arm put him at the top of the draft. With the second pick, Detroit selected Old Dominion right- hander Justin Verlander Pirates take Kinston Regional r BRENT WYNNE STAFF WRITER Randy Mazey's message to his ball club heading into the regional was geared towards a magic number of five, as in five wins away from the Pirates' ultimate goal of Omaha. His players responded in a big way by- cruising through the regional unde- feated to catapult themselves into a super-regional match-up with South Carolina this weekend. "When we came into this tourna- ment, we were five wins away from playing in Omaha said Mazey. "After the first game, we were four, then three, and now the number is down to two. and I think you play ,i little bit harder when you can seethe light at the end of the tunnel. And right now we can see it ECU, behind the arm of Greg liunn, blanked I'M -Wilmington in the championship game ot the regional, 7-0. Sunn's performance in the championship game brought the light Mazey spoke ot into focus a bit more as he dazzled UNC-W"s hitters with his array of devastating off-speed pitches and jaw-dropping fastballs. the junior went eight innings, allowing only two hits - one a bunt single before being pulled before the beginning of the ninth. This move was by Mazey to allow Bunn to walk off the field to a standing ovation of the fans. "dreg Bunn is probably my only comment said Wilmington coach Mark Scalf. "We knew it was going to be awfully difficult to get much done offensively. Bunn was tremendous. It I had a vote for MVP ot the tour- nament, (ireg Bunn would have had mine as well as everybody else's Bunn didn't need the help of Scalf, as he was named the tournament's most outstanding player shortly after the conclusion of the game. The Seahawk players spoke so highly of Bunn during the post- game press conference, it was almost as if they were Bunn's newest fans. When asked how Bunn's perfor- mance stacked up against any other the Seahawks had seen the whole season, senior outfielder Chip Grawey responded with a laugh and spoke as if he hid never seen anything unite like what he saw on Monday afternoon. Despite all the praise. Bunn deferred the glory to his teammates. "I was in a zone today and, with these guys playing great defense. I liked our chances said Bunn. The Pirates seemed sluggish offensively until the fourth, when Billy Richardson, who is often overlooked in such a powerful ECU lineup, delivered a two-out two-strike double that drove in Mark Minicozzi and John Poppert, giving the Pirates the early 3-0 lead. " Poppert then led off the sixth with a home run, which marked his second such blast ot the regional. Ryan Jones drove in another runner and pinch hitter Jake Smith ripped the first pitch he saw from reliever Adam Paul for a two-run double that painted the gap in left, increas- ing the Pirate advantage to 7-0. "There have been times this year when I've looked at our lineup and there are some guys that aren't, swinging it real well, but I'm going to leave this tournament thinking we're pretty hot Mazey said. "I feel good about every guy that steps to the plate right now The hot hitting began in the first two games of the tournament when The Pirates won the Kinston Regional in a shutout Monday afternoon. ECU put a scrappy Stony Brook team away late for an 8-2 triumph before cake-walking to an 11-4 victory over Wilmington on Sunday. Wilmington defeated Tennessee in the nightcap on Sunday to force the rematch ot the Pirates and Hawks in the championship. John Poppert, Ryan Norwood, Mark Minicozzi, Ryan Jones and Drew Costanzo were all named to the all tournament team, joining Greg Bunn who received Most Outstanding Player honors. ECU continues to build on their school record for wins. The overall mark for the Pirates is now 51-11, and the Pirates are now ranked No. i in the latest national collegiate base- ball writers' association poll, jumping South Carolina. Being a former player and coach atClemson University, Mazey knows a lot about the South Carolina program. "I know a lot of people are picking them to win the national champion- Pirates head down south College World Series at stake TRENT WYNNE STAFF WRITER The ECU baseball team heads to South Carolina for super regional action. The Pirates and Gamecocks seemed to have no trouble advancing through their regional, setting up the match-up for this weekend. 1 (A) I lead Coach Randy Mazey is familiar with the Pirates' next oppo- nent. Mazey played and began his coaching career at Clemson, one of like Gamecocks' fiercest rivals. Some of the other number one seeds. Rice, Ole Miss, Virginia, Stanford, Notre Dame and Arizona State, did not fare too well and were eliminated. "There wouldn't be any better place for me to celebrate my trip to Omaha than on that tiekl right there because I've got a history of those people not liking me a whole lot and I've got a history of not liking them a whole lot said Mazey. After winning their three games by six or more runs every contest, see PIRATES page 17 ship this year, which is great, because it were going to bie the best, we're going to beat the best Mazey said. "I'm an old lemson guy, so there wouldn't be any better place to cel- ebrate a trip to Omaha than on that field because I got a history of those people not liking mea whole lot, and I have a history of not liking them. "It's going to be exciting. It's really a great college baseball atmo- sphere The Pirates will head down to Columbia with their collec- tive guns blazing as they begin their dogfight with the Game- cocks and the home crowd on Saturday with a i p.m. showdown. Tickets will be hard to come by, as the game was officially announced a sellout just hours after the tickets were released to the general public Monday. This.writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian.com. Basketball favorite upset Spring intramural champs fall ERIC GILMORE STAFF WRITER Every d rea m has to come to an end. The Dream learn II fell to Makaveli in a nail biter 50-44 Thursday night inside the Student Recreation Center. Maka- veli scored first and never relinquished the lead in the overtime period to end the Dream leant II reign. With the clock ticking away and down three points, the Dream Team II chose to foul instead of possibly Hiving up a tying three-pointer. see B-BALL page 16 6-09-04 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � SPORTS PAGE 15 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 includecL.usually only a limited allowance Cable included $357 average rental price per person per month Wyndham Court Apts $225 per person 2 bedroom apts. YOU pick your roommate You probably already own a computer Multi-millionrec. center on campus paid for by your ECU tuition Energy efficient- average utility bill is only $90 including water FREE cable as of 8104 $270 average rental price per person per month Total savings: $2088 per yearunit Coming Soon! Free Cable & Discounted Wireless Broadband Office located at: 104D Wyndham Circle Call: 561-7679 Now leasing for Spring and Fall 2004 Softball teams prepare for summer intramurals Champion to be crowned in three-game series DAVID WASKIEWICZ STAFF WRITER This summer session, the two teams of ECU Transit and the Summer Champs are participating in intramural softball. They will square off in a best-of-three series starting next Monday to determine the softball champion of summer session one. The Summer Champs are coming off an undefeated spring season which culminated with winning the spring championship. ECU Transit, a team comprised of ECU student bus drivers, have experience on their side. The team has been playing soft- ball for more than five years and is looking to bring home the champi- onship this summer. Emily Parsons, the team captain for ECU Transit, will be trying to lead her team into winning their first softball championship. "We did pretty well last season. Out of about six games we went 3-3, we have never won a championship though said Parsons. Todd Brewer, the team captain for the Summer Champs, is ready to repeat his team's spring success. "Our team is pretty strong. We have some of the same people returning from the spring season said Brewer. The goal for the Slimmer Champs and ECU Transit is to have fun. "We want to have a good time, play good and enjoy ourselves Brewer said. ECU Transit is looking forward to taking time off from the work day. "We just want to go out, have fun and relax Parsons said. "Softball is a way for all of us to get together and get away from school and work The two teams are scheduled for a doubleheader at the intramural fields next Monday at 6:30 p.m. Play will then continue on Tues- day at 6:30 p.m. with the final game of the three-game series. This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian.com. Bunn breaking through Pitcher inspiration to fans TRENT WYNNE STAFF WRITER From day one of the 2004 college baseball season, the ECU Pirates have worn their game face day in and day out. One Pirate, however, might just have the most intimidating game face of all - Greg Bunn. Bunn has been unbeatable this year, going 10-0 and helping the Pirates advance to the Super Regional this weekend against South Carolina by hurling eight masterful innings and giving up just two hits in the regional championship against UNC-W. "I only got about two hours of sleep last night, waiting for this game said Bunn, who was selected by the Montreal Expos in the fifth round of Monday's baseball draft. "But I came out, I thought I would be tight, but it just felt right Bunn's outstanding pitching per- formances in his freshman season, which earned him a spot on the see BUNN page 18 Mark A. 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They used their superior quickness in forc- ing the Dream Team II into several crucial turnovers late in the game. The Dream Team II had a chance to win the game via a forfeit when several members of Makaveli failed to show up on time, but instead decided to play. The first half was abridged to ten minutes rather than the regular 20. Makaveli used just four players until a fifth player entered the game with 2:24 left in the first half. The Dream Team II led by as many as ten with 1:34 remaining in the second half when big body Mark Hayes was called for a technical foul. Makaveli closed regulation with a 12-5 run. The Dream Team II missed crucial free throws down the stretch. Maurice Galloway, Lamar Pearson and Josh Parker were all guilty parties. Team captain for the Dream Team II Mike Smith is not accustomed to losing. The core of his team won the Spring Intramural Championship for the Gold Division. The team has only dropped one game in two years during the spring session. Despite the impressive record, Makaveli knew they matched up well with the Dream Team II. "We knew we could match up with them. You just have to know how to play them. We played them last season too. It was a real close game and we only lost by two points Peterkin said. Juwon Crowell and Erode Jean combined to score 35 of Makaveli's 50 points with 20 and 15 respec- tively. Mike Smith led the Dream Team II with 17 points. Both teams now stand at 1-1 with two regular season games remaining. Stank on Ya stands undefeated at 2-0, with winsover Dirty Half DozenandThe Show Stop. Stank on Ya still has yet to meet either Makaveli or Dream Team II. Makaveli and the Dream Team II are early favorites to face each other i n the tournament championship. This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian. com. 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"I'm going to leave this tournament right now thinking that we're pretty hot the whole way one through nine and 1 feel good about really every guy that steps to the plate right now, which is a pretty good feeling Mazey said. Not only are the Pirate batters hot, the Pirate pitching is on fire too. Shane Matthews, Brody Taylor and Greg Bunn, along with reliev- ers Carter Harrell, Scott Andrews, Ricky Brooks and Matt Bishop have combined to only give up six runs thus far in postseason play. Not many teams can say that. ECU will have its hands full this upcoming series, however. South Carolina is the number two national seed and has solid hitting and pitching as well. The Gamecocks have hit one more home run than the Pirates this season, but overall, the Pirates have better offensive output from top to bottom. Landon Powell and Steve Pearce, the regional most outstand- ing player, are going to pose the big- gest threat at the plate. Both have hit to have, let alone an entire staff of seven guys. The Gamecocks have plenty of pitching for this weekend and look to mix it up against the Pirates, possibly bringing a lot of off-speed hurlers. . ECU will bring their ace and regional Most Outstanding Player, Greg Bunn, in the first game of the best-of-three series, looking to get ahead early and give the crowd little to cheer about. My predictions: The Pirates will win game one with Bunn on the hill. A freshman will start for the Pirates in game two probably, and may crumble under the big time pressure. I think the Gamecocks will take game two and have an enormous amount of confidence heading into the third and final game of the series. ECU, however, will respond not only with pitching but with offense, and they will show they deserve the national recognition they have played so hard all year to earn. The Pirates will win game three and move on to Omaha. home runs 19 times this season. 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B B a a B B B B B PAGE 18 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � SPORTS 6-09-04 Blinn from page 15 2002 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America team, helped to jump- start an outstanding career thus far for the junior. However, Bunn has seen his ups and downs off the field. In the same year Keith Leclair was stricken with Lou Gehrig's, Bunn and his family faced a bit of a challenge as well. Bunn's father suf- fered a heart attack, which removed him from his work place and left the financial load on his mother. Bunn took it upon himself to make sure his family would be okay after such a terrible incident. Enter Bunbun's. A New York style hot dog stand. Founder and CEO: Greg Bunn. "My mom was running low on money due to all the medical bills from my dad's heart attack Bunn said. "He is doing good now, but she needed help paying for a lot of it so that is why I established Bunbun's Bunn's efforts at the hot dog stand helps not only his mother, but helps the very man who placed a baseball in his hands at the age of two-his father. Bunn lifted his first baseball trophy in 1988, the first of many in his, thus far, outstanding career. Bunn also got his feet wet in another area of the athletic realm when he tried his luck at running. "I went out for the indoor track team one time, but I quit that after about two weeks Bunn said. "Baseball was always my dream going up as far as I can remember back. I always wanted to be a baseball player In high school, Bunn could play almost every position on the field, but he shined brightest on the mound. In his senior season at Wake Forest-Rolesville High School, Bunn was named to the all-state team due largely in part to his five complete game shutouts in the season. He also was tagged as team MVP the same year as well. Along with his great pitch- ing in high school, Bunn also put up impressive offensive numbers, batting more than .300 for his three-year career on the varsity and launching 17 home runs. This year is Bunn's third season with the Pirates, a season he says is different from the first two. "This year, the team has good chemistry. Everybody gets along with everybody and we all pick each other up Bunn said. The Pirate unit works together defensively as well as offensively. "The hitters obviously pick us up when we (pitchers) don't do good and we pick them up when they are strug- gling Bunn said. "This year, we did a lot more run- ning and worked hard on agility and just basically got after it more Getting after it more is a motto Bunn uses every day as well as his Pirate teammates, and it is paying its dividends. The Pirates already have a conference title and regional championship title under their belt. The kind of numbers the Pirates have put up have ECU in great shape to make their first trip to Omaha, Neb. and play in the College World Series. "A trip to Omaha would mean a heck of a lot to this program Bunn said. "We are getting a new stadium which will help bring recruits in and if we go to Omaha they are going to want to come here as well Omaha would mean a heck of a lot to Greg Bunn after his efforts to get the Pirates to the promised land. Bunn's opponents are batting a measly .187 against him this season, which may explain why his record on the year is an unblemished mark of 10-0. Bunn's earned run average is among the best on the team, 2.66, and his 109 strikeouts leads the team. All ofthisand one may think Bunn may not have time for academics. "I am doubling majoring in Math and Physics Bunn said. 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I'm starting to feel like an ath- lete just by writing this article. The fall of baseball cards I've got some beef with kids today. When I was little, my hobby- see CARDS page 20 Why settle for limited patio space when you can have HMD Flret Floor Plan indoor and outdoor living! Now leasing for fall 2004! Limited Availability � Townhome Style - No one above or below you � � 3 bedroombath � Maximum Privacy - Only one bedroom per floor! � Parking at your front door � � Extra large brick patio � FREE Tanning, Pool, Clubhouse � Close to campus � Unlike anything else! Wk 7 v 35 J .lXNJ.JU�c, ai'i-jH L ��� Second Moor Plan University Suites universitysuites.net � 551-3800 Third Floor Plan Located at the corner of Arlington Blvd. and Evans Street - behind the Amaco Gas Station PAGE 20 THE EAST CAROLINIAN � SPORTS 6-09-04 CardS from page 19 was collecting baseball cards. I col- lected all my favorite players and thought I was so cool because I had more cards than any of my friends. Years down the road, you learn cards you threw around and bent up were worth money. Luckily, most of mine survived. Kids don't collect sportscards any more. My seven- year-old cousin collects Pokemon cards instead. I asked him why and he said all his friends have them and that's why he likes them. He hardly even watches the show. They have a Poke- mon show? Come on, what is wrong with kids these days? Their cartoons suck, what ever happened to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Why would a kid trade a Barry Bonds autographed card for a Pika- chu card? Maybe because they draw their powers from something other than steroids. By the way, that's the only Pokemon character 1 know, honestly. Intramural sports at ECU How many play intramural sports at ECU? Hundreds of athletes quench their competitive spirit with intramu- rals now their high school careers are over. What's the deal with the playoff system? The regular season doesn't even matter, as long as you win once, then you are in the playoffs. Our football team went unde- feated, but for some reason, played another undefeated team in the first round. That's like having the best two teams play in the conference finals instead of the championship. Wait a second, I guess that happens in professional sports too. ECU wins World Series It hasn't happened yet, but it looks like an easy road to Omaha. Just have to get out of Kinston and by 15 other teams who have advanced to the Super Regionals. Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Florida State, Miami, Arizona, Tulane, LSU, Arkan- sas, Florida, Texas ASM, Texas, Cal. St. Fullerton and Long Beach State have all moved on. Sounds like a bunch of cupcakes to me. Gary Barnett retains job There must be something in the water out there in Colorado. Somehow, Colorado football coach Gary Barnett is still heading up the program amid rape allegations. 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