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The East Carolinian VOLUME 83, ISSUE 6 September 20, 2007
The
KastCarolinian
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
Healthy alternatives are
available on campus
at many of the dining
areas to students who
follow a vegetarian
lifestyle... Page A5
Standout linebacker
Quentin Cotton and the
Pirates are determined
to bounce back after
losing to Southern Miss,
but face a daunting
task in upending the
No. 5 West Virginia
Mountaineers. Turn to
the sports section for
an in-depth preview
of the match-up and
information on a special
presentation featuring
ECU Head Coach Skip
Aolizes.c. 3... Page A8
Senior tailback Chris
Johnson brings a spark
to the ECU football
team Ts offense. Check
out the sports section for
a feature on the feared
back, and to find out what
all-time records at ECU he
now holds........:+ Page A8
Crossword
ee Page A12
NEWS aos Page A2
FEATURES......... Page A5
SEORT Sis ceca Page A8
OPINION: Sica act Page A4
CLASSIFIEDS......... Page Al2
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YOUR SOURCE FOR CAMPUS
NEWS SINCE 1925
Centennial Convocation for students
welcomed the Class of 2011
"1940, Harold A. McDougle
Hailto ThyName So Fair
To thee our Alm lee :
- love and praise.
Faculty offers advice on being an
active Pirate
KIMBERLY BELLAMY
NEWS EDITOR
The Centennial Convocation for students was
held on Wednesday in Wright Auditorium at 5 p.m.
The event invited incoming freshman, transfer
students and the rest of the student body to learn
about the university.
The purpose of the event was to give an over-
view of the responsibilities that university officials
fulfill and give students advice on how to make the
most of their academic experience at ECU.
One of the highlights of the event was the
presentation of the ECU Student Creed by Lynn
Roeder, associate vice chancellor and dean of stu-
dents, to SGA President Keri Brockett.
The alma mater, oHail to Thy Name So Fair, �
University officials, hae and staff were eee to represent different departments on campus at convocation.
was also sang by members of the audience, faculty
and staff and led by Pat Tutino, executive assistant
for the dean of students.
The event started with the introduction of
faculty and staff that represent different programs
and departments offered at the university.
After the processional of faculty and staff, Air
Force ROTC presented the colors, followed by a
video presentation.
The video portion included audio of a speech
from one of the first leaders at ECU and images
of students interacting on campus.
Several university officials had the opportunity
to speak during the convocation and were intro-
duced by Michael Brown, professor of psychology.
Faculty members that spoke included Mark
Taggart, chair of the faculty senate, Marilyn
Sheerer, interim provost and vice chancellor for
see CONVOCATION page A3
ECU STUDENT CREED
In the pursuit of educational
excellence, responsible
stewardship, and intellectual
freedom, the community of
scholars at East Carolina
University is committed to learning
at the highest level. Founded in the
tradition of service and leadership,
members of our academic society :
exemplify high standards of
professional and personal conduct.
at all times.
As an East Carolinian...
| will carry out personal and ~
academic integrity.
| will respect and appreciate that
diversity of our people, ideas, and
opinions,
| will be thoughtful and responsible
in my words and actions.
| will engage in purposeful
citizenship by serving as a positive
role model.
Adherence to these moral
principles is the obligation of every
East Carolinian on and off campus.
In doing so, our individual freedom
to learn and a pledge to Serve will,
be Aicte .
First video game night to be held i
Joyner Library.on Friday evening
ae te). Eg
Guitar Hero, Madden NFL, and ance. Be Revolution are some 2 the games that will apa to students at Video Game Night.
Event to showcase the
library as a cultural center
WILLIAM HALL
STAFF WRITER
Joyner Library will hold its
first Video Game Night this
Friday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The library normally
closes at 8 p.m. on Friday
nights, but the hours have
extended so students can par-
ticipate in this event with-
out interfering with normal
library hours or disturbing
students that want to study.
Five game stations will be
set up throughout the first floor
and will be running
on high-resolu-
tion projectors
and plasma
sStreen
televi-
sions.
Some
of the video systems that will
be available for students to
play are two Xbox 360s, two
Playstation 2s and one Wii
console.
The games for the event
will be Halo 2, Madden NFL
2007, Dance Dance Revolution,
Guitar Hero II and Wii Sports.
Top scorers will
receive prizes, which will
range from laptop bags
to. Atems»irom.UBE.
Pizza and drinks
will be pro-
vided.
No reg-
istration is
required. Stu-
dents must
show their
OneCard at the
library Ts entrance
to get in.
oWe're inviting
students to just come
on by, � said Mark Sanders, the
Interim Assistant Head of Ref-
erence at Joyner Library.
_The Video Game Night
will aim to show that students
can come to the library to gain
educational information in non-
traditional ways.
oWe're doing it to highlight
the library as not only the aca-
demic heart of ECU, but the cul-
tural heart as well, � Sanders said.
oIt Ts not just books any-
more, said Matt Reynolds,
public service librarian for the
NC Collection.
Recently, various col-
leges, such as Ohio State
University and The Uni-
versity of Melbourne, have
done research on how video
games can impact students.
oStudents learn through
trial and error when playing
video games, � Reynolds said.
Climate Survey Town Hall meetings held
Results reveal diversity
and behavior issues
WHITNEY JENKINS
STAFF WRITER
An assessment of ECU Ts
campus climate was conducted
this past spring semester con-
cerning the current attitudes,
behaviors and standards of
students, faculty and staff.
The level of respect for
diverse individuals, orga-
nizations and groups on
campus were addressed in the
survey and participation was
voluntary and anonymous.
The climate survey was.
administered and analyzed
by Rankin and Associates
�,�
Consulting. The purpose of
the survey was to evaluate
ways to create and maintain
positive diversity on campus,
therefore making ECU com-
fortable and welcoming for
everyone.
oThe survey was designed for
respondents to provide informa-
tion about their personal expe-
riences with regard to climate
issues, � said Virginia Hardy,
interim chief diversity officer.
The survey was able to
identify the number of students
that voted as well as what
social and racial group they
represented.
The total number of stu-
dents, faculty and staff that
actually completed the survey
was 3,237. Student responses
alone were 1,747.
Most of the respon-
dents were from honor
societies and religious
or spiritual organizations.
oGraduate
were less responsive, � said
Susan Rankin of Rankin
and Associates Consulting.
Out of the 3,237 par-
ticipants, 2,378 were white
and 749 were minorities.
The participants with a
physical or learning disability
also represent a large number
of the participants.
Comprised of 76 questions
and two open-ended questions,
the survey covered informa-
tion ranging from personal
students
experiences and perceptions of
climate to institutional action
and administrative policies.
According to the climate
survey results, 21 percent of
the respondents had person-
ally experienced offensive,
hostile or intimidating con-
duct that interfered unrea-
sonably with their ability to
work or learn on campus.
However, most respondents
indicated that they were ocom-
fortable � or overy comfortable �
with the overall climate at
ECU:
dhe. Survey. also
revealed feelings that fac-
ulty and staff have about
their teaching environment.
University staff often
oIt changes the way
they learn since it Ts about
problem solving, not just
listening and absorbing. �
Video Game Night will
be strictly console-based and
online play will not be avail-
able.
There will not be an
option for students to bring
in their own consoles or
games, but that is being
considered for the future.
oIf this is successful
then we'd like to have at
least one more event in the
spring, � Sanders said.
This writer can be contacted at
news@theeastcarolinian.com.
this week
reported feeling deval-
ued and underappreciated.
Student and faculty
perceptions of administra-
tive. policies were also
recorded from the survey.
According to the results,
30 percent of respondents
reported that they had observed
discriminatory hiring. .
To decrease the amount of
discrimination, some respon-
dents of the survey said that
ECU should include diversity-
related activities as a require-
ment for employment.
To further improve othe
climate at ECU, some staff
see SURVEY page A3
News
PIRATE
HAPPENINGS
ECU Relay for Life Kickoff
Thursday, Sept. 20
MSC Brickyard
5-7 p.m.
Open to all students, faculty
and staff, Relay For Life is
coming to ECU Ts campus for
the first time ever! Relay
for Life is an all-night event
where teams take to the track
in support of the American
Cancer Society Ts efforts to
find a cure with research
and to improve the lives of
cancer patients through their
programs and educational
materials. Supported by ECU
College Ts Against Cancer and
ECU Student Government
Association.
Hispanic Heritage Month Pres-
ents: Cristina Garcia
Speaker: Cristina Garcia
Thursday, Sept. 20
MSC Hendrix Theatre
7 p.m.
Latinos are now the majority
minority in the United States.
Why and how have various
Hispanics come to this
nation? For Latinos--those
Hispanics who were born
here--what is life like as a
bicultural American? What
happens when several cultures
are blended in one nation,
community, or person? These
are the questions Ms. Garcia Ts
explores in her powerful
novels, short stories and
essays.
Salsa Dance
Friday, Sept. 21
Willis Building,
Instruction: 7:30
Dance: 8:30-11 p.m.
Admission charged. A
non-alcohol/non-smoking
event. First salsa dance of the
semester! Sponsored by ECU
Folk and Country Dancers. For
more information, call 252-
752-7350.
Code of Conduct Awareness
Week
Sept. 25-27
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wright Plaza
Code of Conduct Awareness
Week is a Student
Government Association
initiative supported by the
Dean of Students Office and
the Office of Student Rights
and Responsibilities. The
purpose of this initiative is to
educate the general student
body about the student Code
of Conduct and the purpose
it serves to our East Carolina
Community.
ACHIVE: How to Eat Your Way
to a Buffer Body-
Tuesday, Sept. 25
Greene Hall Lobby
7-8 p.m.
Being fit means more than
working out. If you are eating
the wrong foods or drinking
the wrong beverages, you may
be canceling out all your hard
work in the gym. Come find
out how important eating the
right foods is to being fit.
Night on the Prowl
Tuesday, Sept. 25
6 p.m.
LWCC Gallery
The focus of this program is
to teach students about safety
at ECU and downtown, and
to make them knowledgeable
_about date rape drugs. The
students will also participate
in making t-shirts for Take
Back the Night and watch the
movie The Accused, starring
Jodie Foster.
So, You Want To Be A Dentist
. Wednesday, Sept. 26
6-7 p.m.
Bate 2021
This program is designed
for any student who is
considering a career in
dentistry. By attending you
will learn about the profession
of dentistry as well as the
path to help you achieve
this goal. We will share
in detail the prerequisite
courses that are required,
admissions information and
information about area dental
schools. Preparation is Key
and this program will give you
the tools necessary to prepare
well!
For more information on this
ang other activities, visit the
Academic Enrichment Center
website at www.ecu.edu/aec
or call 252-328-2645.
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Free movie
tickets available
New Student Union
initiative set to begin
ALYCIA WENDT.
STAFF WRITER
Free tickets for the
Greenville Grande movie the-
ater will soon be available
to faculty and students on
Wednesdays by the Student
Union.
Students will receive the
. free movie ticket after present-
ing their OneCard.
The movie tickets will be
paid by the Student Union Film
Committee Ts budget.
oWe hope that these tickets
will show students that we do
care about them and are always
looking for new ways to get
them to enjoy events with their
friends, � said Stephen Mason,
Film Committee Chair.
The Student Union Film
Committee purchased 250 tick-
ets. These tickets will be dis-
persed throughout the semester.
The tickets are not valid
for all movie viewing. The
tickets cannot be used within
the first two weeks of a new
release.
There may be more restric-
tions on getting free tickets at
the discretion of the producer.
oNormally, our focus is to
offer our services on campus.
This prevents our students and
patrons from having to travel
away from the core campus
facilities, � said Jacob Tidwell,
assistant director of Student
Activities and Major Events.
The idea for offering these
free movie tickets at Greenville
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have accéss to Hendrix Theater
because of construction, accord-
ing to Tidwell.
oThis means that the stu-
dent body may have to travel
off-campus or to other campus
sites in order to enjoy our pro-
grams and events, � Tidwell said.
The process for these free
tickets took brainstorming o
then figuring out which loca
movie complex to use, according
to Tidwell.
oThe students involve-
ment on this committee is
absolutely essential, as it is
their ultimate decision on
what programs to offer and
where to spend their student
fee dollars, � Tidwell said.
The budget for the commit-
tee starts with around $60,000
at the beginning of the school
year. The tickets were pur-
chased with a discount, so it
didn Tt cut into a large amount
of the budget.
oThe Student Union is proud
to be associated with this initia-
tive and the opportunity of how
this benefits our student body.
This is one small token of the ©
many programs and events that
the student body can expect
from the Student Union this
year, � said Michael Caple, Stu-
dent Union president.
. The Student Union wants
anyone who participates in any
events to provide feedback.
oWe depend on your involve-
ment and creativity, so every
student is encouraged to join
the Student Union committees, �
Tidwell said.
This writer can be contacted at
news@theeastcarolinian.com.
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academic and student affairs,
Steve Ballard, chancellor, Todd
Johnson, interim vice pro-
vost for student affairs and
associate vice chancellor for
campus dining and transit and
Roeder.
Brockett also spoke during
the convocation. Members of
the executive branch, class
officers, class council and ship-
mates were also there to repre-
sent SGA.
Brockett expressed thoughts
about what she felt the students
in the audience could achieve.
oIT see you as leaders of the
future, � Brockett said.
Each speaker articulated
their expectations of the stu-
dent body to leave the univer-
sity better than they came.
Some speakers expressed
that it is up to the students
alone to define the outcome of
their academic careers.
oEach one of you are the
architects of your college
experience here, � Sheerer
said.
Surrounding oneself
with diversity is another
subject that Sheerer
addressed to the audience.
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The public is invited to attend this free event.
For more information, please contact the College of Business by e-mailing
allena@ecu.edu or visit online at www.business.ecu.edu.
The Cunanan Leadershtp Speaker Series is made possible by a gift from
ECU alumni Steve and Ellen Cunanan, Matching funds were also provided
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CONVOCATION continued from Al
oPlease move away from
your look alike groups. Find
ways to meet and converse
with those that are different
from you, � Sheerer said.
Tips were given on
ways to succeed by Ballard
who presented oBallard Ts
four rules for success. �
The rules were go to class,
come back for the second semes-
ter and fall, get your degree and
learn how to be a leader.
oFind out what matters to
you and where you want to go, �
Ballard said.
Ballard also addressed the
topic of failure. He reminded
the audience that they may fail
at some leadership opportuni-
ties, but the experience can be
an incident in which to learn
and grow.
The event concluded with
the audience members receiv-
ing a Weeks of Welcome com-
memorative T-shirt and a pic-
ture being taken of the Class
of 2011. Students also got the
chance to. sign the Student
Creed.
This writer may be contacted at
news@theeastcarolinian.com
SURVEY continued from Al
members at the ECU Climate
Survey Town Hall meet-
ing suggested including
diversity initiatives in the
curriculum and making it a
requirement of students.
oJust mentioning it
(diversity initiatives) at
freshman orientation; the
students will forget, � said
Jesse Battle, Mendenhall
Student Center staffmember.
oIf we have it put in the
curriculum, it will stay. �
The results provided by
the climate survey will aid
the chancellor Ts diversity
council and the Office of
Institutional Diversity in
addressing various areas of
concerns mentioned by stu-
dents, faculty and staff.
oIT am glad that we
were able to adminis-
ter the survey and got
some useful feedback from
students and employees
atv ECU. Hardy said.
oIt shows that the chan-
cellor and the-university
are committed to diversity
and to improving the cli-
mate where necessary. �
Members of the chancel-
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lor Ts diversity council will
meet later in the semester
with various units and
organizations on campus to
discuss the survey results
and necessary steps to
begin addressing specific
climate concerns.
Students, faculty, staff
and members of the campus
community are encouraged
to attend one of the four
town hall meetings Thurs-
day, Sept. 20 to review and
further discuss the cli-
mate survey results. Ques-
tions, concerns or current
issues are also welcomed.
oT strongly encourage
everyone to please attend
the town hall meetings on
Thursday, � Hardy said.
oStudents and employ-
ees may attend any or all
of the meetings that they
want. �
For information con-
cerning the times and loca-
tions of the town hall meet-
ings contact the Office of
Institutional Diversity.
This writer may be contacted at
news@theeastcarolinian.com
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The homeless vs.
unrelated roommates
Attempting to understand the three
unrelated-roommate law
JESSICA DUNLOW
OPINION WRITER
I think my ultimate dream (save being famous
and rich) would be to live with my best friends for
a year. We would throw the best parties, become
closer than we are and just have a great time.
Unfortunately, for me, I have like eight near and
dears that I would love to live with, and the city
tells me I cannot.
Greenville is built around ECU and a major-
ity of students are interested or live in houses
near and surrounding campus. Alas, most of
the houses near campus have either exactly three
bedrooms or more.
The freshmen, who probably have not dealt
with this law before, should understand. Accord-
ing to the City. of Greenville, no.more than
three unrelated persons may reside in a home
together.
This is an odd thing to think about when we
have dozens of sorority and fraternity houses
with way more than three people ina home. How
are their circumstances any different from those
who just want to live with a group of friends?
Why does the city seem to want to punish us for
this desire?
I can understand that they do not want us to �
live in brothels and live in squalor. Honestly, I
am positive we are all going to take better care
of a house than that.
A source, whom is going to remain nameless
to protect their living situation, is living with
four of their friends and they claim that the city
is just trying to oprotect their property value �
with the law, but it is really hurting their reputa-
tion in the end.
Apparently, the difference between a normal
house and a Greek house is that they are zoned
as a omulti-family home � whereas most normal
houses are not. Therefore, for those of you who
live in those houses that are more than three
bedrooms, you have the right to get it re-zoned
since it is so big. It is unfair to live in fear of
breaking your lease just because your house is
not zoned correctly.
This writer can be contacted at
opinion@theeastcarolinian.com.
A homeless
college student?
! - The ongoing debate concerning
- housing laws in Greenville
CALEB SEAMONE
CONTRIBUTING WRITER ©
When I decided to attend ECU, I understood
that I was about to set off on an adventure that
would be rewarding, but also tough and sometimes
frustrating. However, I was not aware that I would
have to worry about my classmates and myself
being thrown out into the street by the City of
Greenville.
As you know, there is a housing ordinance,
which states that no more than 3 unrelated persons
are allowed to live in a house together. This does
not apply to dorms, fraternity houses or apart-
ments. The residential areas surrounding campus
are composed largely of students, and the houses in
that area are three to six bedrooms with multiple
bathrooms. This is surely a better living arrange-
ment than sharing a room with bunk beds and a
hall with 50 other guys.
Nonetheless, the city takes it upon itself
to fine students breaking this ordinance and
threatens to kick them on the streets. How is
this fair? Why can Tt my friends enjoy their five-
bedroom or three-bathroom home and pursue
their education? There doesn Tt seem to be a
problem with the sorority house next door.
This is bad policy, and it is putting college students
on the street. I know of three separate groups of
students facing homelessness at the hands of the
city. Drug dealers and illegal immigrants have
more representation than the average ECU Pirate,
and I think it Ts time someone stood up for us.
So I Tm asking you to help me, and to help the
students that put Greenville on the map. Stand
up for those being taken advantage of, and help us
college students fight homelessness.
This writer can be contacted at
opinion@theeastcarolinian.com.
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| would really love to meetthe person who
wishes his or her life were a musical...
because | feel the same way!!!
College Hill Suites is a nice place to
live, minus the 2 a.m. wake-up calls
from wasted students stumbling off
the drunk bus. T
Last year | got pneumonia before the
Southern Miss. game and this year |
got bronchitis before this game...it Ts
a conspiracy.
| struggled through the crossword in
Thursday Ts paper... then | realized
the answers were right below the
puzzle.
Are my friend and | the only ones who
play ospot the slut � while having lunch
at Wright Plaza? It Ts entertaining and
it's very easy toplay.
I Tm an RA, and | really can Tt believe
how stupid my residents are after
seeing some of the stuff that they Tve
tried to pull off so far.
For as much as | pay and will be
paying this university, you Td think |
could get a football ticket with a little
less hassle.
| don Tt eat anymore because you
won't pay attention to me anymore.
If you're going to wear a dress out,
please wear some underwear so |
don Tt see your goodies!
My drunken battle wounds hurt so
badly!!!
Why am | attracted to all the wrong guys?
My Thursday nights equal your
weekend.
Is it bad that | want you to want me,
but | don Tt want you?
| wanna make out with a guy in the
library really bad...
Redheads make up a whopping 2%
of the population in this world. Yay
for minorities!
The apartment buses are way too
packed this year...bring back the
double buses!
Facebook stalking isn Tt fun anymore
since everyone is set to private!
Whoever gave the go ahead for the
construction crews to work at night
on the Joyner roof is an idiot. | mean
really, we come here to study, not
hear hammers and machines over
our head!
| wish | could just stop talking about
people. | know it would make my life
so much easier.
To the person that wanted another
wave to go around the stadium at the
football game this weekend...you're
welcome.
Yesterday | saw a battle going on
between the guy dressed up as the
Arby Ts oven mitt and the Wendy Ts
girl out on Tenth Street. Just one
question though: where the hell was
Ronald McDonald? | feel like that
clown could have taken them both.
| don Tt understand why people come
to class and act like a jacka**. I Tm
there to learn and get out of here and
if you aren't then stay AT HOME.
To the person who wrote the rant
about Joyner, | cannot agree with
you more! Maybe if the security guy
up front did more than twiddle his
thumbs, it might help the situation.
It broke my heart at the UNC vs. ECU
game when some redneck Pirate
fans were instigating a fight with two
rather overweight UNC fans. They
just came to support their team like
you did. You're a disgrace.
She is so into you, give her a chance.
Don Tt worry about what other people
would think. Just make sure that you
are happy. She is a WONDERFUL
person!
There are so many things that people
want in life, but just can Tt have... |
hope you have realized that. Leave
him alone! :
To the guy | saw on 5th Street with
a snake around his neck: That is a
dangerous accessory.
Please walk on the right side of the
sidewalk. | am not going to yield to
your ignorance of the unwritten rule.
Why is it the new fad to announce
your relationship on Facebook?
| hate the awkward oalmost trip � on
uneven ground.
Am | the only one who feels fat when
the chimes at Joyner ding twice?
First let me say that | am not a racist.
| greatly respect people like Martin
Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Condi...
That being said, | have no respect for
the people fighting for the Jena Six.
To the girl who wore that skirt in
Wright Place, if you have to hold it to
keep it from flying up, it Ts too short.
| really don Tt understand the fuss
about those six black guys being in
prison. If you have a problem with
the verdict, you Tre saying you don't
trust our judicial system to function
correctly, so get out of America.
| wear a size 9 in jeans, but I Tm being
called anorexic? Somebody clearly
doesn't know the definition!
_ Dear professor that! can Tt understand,
| CAN TT UNDERSTAND YOU!! Take
speech lessons, then come back
and try the teaching thing again...
until then, can we take the rest of
the year off?
To little miss I Tm Upset My Boyfriend
Went Downtown, don Tt yell at him via
Pirate Rant. Confront him in person
cause communication is key in any
relationship.
If you're going to wear a dress to a
football game, make sure it Ts purple
or gold, not the opposing team Ts
color.
If you are stupid enough to wear
a UNC or State shirt on the EAST
CAROLINA campus, expect me to
slap you in the face.
| hate when girls allow their crappy
boyfriends from home dictate their
every move.
| can Tt believe Joyner Library is
having a Video Game Night T Friday.
If anyone wants to challenge my
unparalleled Halo2 and Guitar Hero
skills, bring it.
| wish the guys here would see me
for more than just my body. Just
because | look like | do doesn Tt mean
| want to get with anyone, | mean, I Tm
still a virgin!
To people who think it Ts okay to
talk throughout an entire class...
please stop. It Ts rude, disrespectful,
obnoxious and not to mention very
distracting. Either stop talking or
leave so other people can pay
attention. Thanks.
Where does the money spent on
parking passes go, because it sure
isn't being used to make parking at
ECU any better. UGH!
Earth you're a wonderful, wonderful
planet and.I Tm going to be a better
boyfriend to you.
It might be Pirate Nation, but! can still
support other teams | like. YOU need
to get over it when you see someone
on campus wearing a UNC, NC State
or Duke T-shirt.
All these girls who think they have
to have sex so they don Tt lose their
boyfriends...I Tve been with my man
for 2 years and we aren't having sex!
| guess it Ts because he loves me...
BE JEALOUS!!
Why would you adopt from somewhere
that doesn Tt kill the animals, when
you could go to the shelter and
actually save an animal that might be
euthanized that night?!
My weekend at ECU starts on
Wednesdays.
A whole year of being single, and
now not one, but three girls like me.
Is there some kind of god of love up
there, playing tricks on me?
Need advice? Want answers? Just ask Jane.
Dear Jane,
I recently took a trip with my fiance and his family.
It wasn Tt the first trip to visit his grandparents
' (which I love), but it was the first time I took the
trip with his parents.
I was miserable the entire weekend. I sat in the
back of the truck with his mom and the dog. His
mom babies the dog terribly. I asked her to bring a
blanket since I forgot mine, and she put it under the
dog so that oBaby Bella � could be comfortable.
She made rude comments to me all weekend and
complained that we never come to see her since
my fiance moved out.
On top of that, she asks every five minutes when
are we going to get married?
How do I break the news to my fiance that I really
can Tt stand his: mother, and would rather not visit
her at all, ever?
Sincerely,
Mother-in-Law Mayhem
Dear Mayhem,
You should probably consider moving far, far
away...just kidding...
Well, if that Ts not very likely or it seems a bit
rude to you, perhaps you might consider having
a talk with her, woman-to-woman, about how
she made you feel during the trip. If you use only
examples from the trip, you can still get your point
across while, hopefully, not making her feel like a
witch. After all, you can Tt make an enemy of the
second-most important woman in you man Ts life,
post-wedding.
If you're not the type to go to an issue like a bull
to a red cape, then you might try dropping subtle
hints or steering the conversation in a favorable
way toward yourself. How the heck did that blan-
ket come to be under the dog instead of around
your freezing shoulders? Think about asserting
yourself.
Also, talk to you fiance about how his mother
makes you feel. He Ts on your side and her side, so
I know it can be a hard line to walk for him, but
if youre not comfortable talking to her about it
and you put it to him in a non-threatening way,
perhaps he might intercede for you to smooth
things over.
If you're not willing to do any of these things or
don Tt think they Td be appropriate for your situation,
you may have to learn to grin and bear it.
Not liking your mother-in-law is a story as old
as marriage, but it doesn Tt have to be your real-
ity. Besides, what Ts going to happen when (if) she
becomes grandmother to your children?
Now is the time to put your foot down and let her
know how her actions and words make you feel.
Good luck,
Jane
Globalization:
problem or solution?
How a global world can affect your life
ELISE PHILLIPS
FEATURES EDITOR
Everyday, Americans use products that were
not made in the United States. When you get up
in the morning, you could be brushing your teeth
with toothpaste manufactured in Taiwan with
a toothbrush made in China. Then you put on
tennis shoes, whose leather could have been har-
vested in Brazil, sent to Hong Kong to be stitched
together with thread made in Africa, then sent to
Dallas to be shipped all over the country.
There Ts no doubt about it: our world is
becoming increasingly more global, making the
old adage of oit Ts a small world after all � even
more accurate.
But is this globalization of the world a prob-
lem or a solution?
In 1999, hundreds of protestors in Seattle
bombarded the place where the World Trade
Organization (WTO) would be meeting. They
blockaded the entrance of the building, adamantly
refusing to let WTO representatives through to
the meeting.
They were all protesting the spread of big
corporations throughout the world, which many
times use sweatshops and slave labor to get their
products made and shipped to places like the
United States. They held signs like one with an
arrow labeled odemocracy � pointing one way and
oWTO? � pointing the other way.
The WTO meeting was consequently can-
celled, due to the amount and extremes that these
protestors were willing to go through.
Big organizations defend their actions with
the premise that they provide jobs to otherwise
Jobless areas, and that they give a better life that
people living in third world countries could have
ever had. Or, they just lie.
It Ts funny how large Americans corporations
like Nike and Wal-Mart pay poor laborers pen-
nies a day to make T-shirts and tennis shoes
while the same companies lobby for raising the
minimum wage regulations here in the U.S.,
or claim to pay third world workers more than
minimum wage.
Human rights groups have been fighting for
the rights of the ones who make toys and food in
sub par conditions for practically nothing, and
we all agree that the situation is wrong. Then
we consume these same products.
Many people can agree that bringing jobs
to poor people in underdeveloped countries is
good, but what about the conditions that these
laborers work in?
I think that few Americans really stop to ana-
lyze the products that they use everyday. I mean,
they don Tt look at the box that their cereal comes
in and say, oI Tm not eating this because this card-
board was made in a sweat shop in Indonesia. �
But maybe they should.
The fact that the world is becoming smaller
may increase trade with other countries and cause
alliances that could provide beneficial goods and
services to the United States, but forcing poor
women and children to work 12 hour days for
less than a dollar a day is not only un-American,
but inhumane.
Making a global world can have its benefits,
but the world should be just that: global. Making
a global world is different than making an
American world, spreading American companies
throughout the world while treating workers
far less equally than American workers would
be treated.
I Tm not saying that the world shouldn Tt be
more global. But I am saying that making the
world global doesn Tt mean proliferating one
country Ts ideals and values.
Making the world a global community should
be about promoting peace, equality and organi-
zation.
So next time you put on a pair of Nikes, buy a
box of Raisin Bran or even use your toothbrush,
you are experiencing globalization firsthand.
It Ts not just a problem for politicians
anymore.
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opinion@theeastcarolinian.com
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Horoscopes
Ariés
Do a very good job for a very
demanding boss. Interestingly, it
looks like the worker and boss are
the same. Or at least you have a lot
in common.
Taurus
Everything seems to fall into place,
and not a moment too soon. You'd
just about reached the end of your
rope when reinforcements arrived.
Gemini
You can find the money to get what
you need, not everything you want.
You should be used to this by now.
Don Tt make a big fuss about it.
Cancer
You've been praying for the perfect
person to come along. Be a little
bit more specific. You could even
run an ad.
Leo
By tonight you could be exhausted.
It Ts always wise to collect the
goodies while you can, however.
Do an excellent job and gather
great rewards.
Virgo
Conditions are good for romance
and many other games. This could
get expensive, though. To really
enjoy yourself, you should know it Ts
not all about the money.
Libra
Fixing up your place doesn't have
to be expensive. Use those valuable
oantiques � you've been saving up in
your attic or basement or down at
the storage facility.
Scorpio
You're getting smarter, partially due
to mistakes you've already made.
You don Tt always have to do it like
that, however. Read the manual.
Sagittarius
Abundance is yours, as well it
should be, after all your effort. You
made it look easy, but deep inside
you had a few tense moments. Stay
cool while gathering your loot.
Capricorn
Your luck has just changed for the
better. The road before you is clear.
No stinking monsters will block your
path. Well, maybe a few, but you'll
quickly dispatch them.
Charge!
Aquarius
Behind-the-scenes manipulation
isn Tt exactly your style, but you can
do it if you must. That Ts the way to
get what you want now, without
further silly hassles.
Pisces
A friend comes to your rescue,
and just in the nick of time. With
this assistance, you can finally
reach your goal. After that, it Ts
party time.
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1 tsp Orange peel grated
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9 oz Unsweetened pineapple
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Y cup Granulated sugar
¥% cup Lime juice
2 cups Sparkling water
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1 cup Hot water
3% cup Lemon juice
8 cups Cold water
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What is Campus Living
doing to Help?
ERIN EDWARDS
STAFF WRITER
Todd and West End Dining
Halls, Reade Street, Destina-
tion 360, Wright Plaza and The
Galley all provide students living
on campus with a solution to their
hunger. Whether you are looking
Healthy options are available to students to meet their dietary needs, like sushi or all-natural Naked Juice.
for a well-balanced meal, a light
snack, or even something for
your sweet tooth, dining halls
and markets on campus are sure
to have what you need.
However, students have dif-
ferent dietary needs, and while
Campus Dining attempts to
accommodate these needs, many
students still struggle with actu-
ally finding something to eat.
In recent years, the dining
services on ECU Ts campus have
Professor otters
students new outlook
Dr. Bunger gives students a glimpse into the worlds of far-away lands.
Dr. Bunger Ts classes
excite students
CAT POTTER
STAFF WRITER
If you are an Anthropology
major, odds are you have had
him as a professor. If you have
been fortunate enough to have
taken one of his classes you have
most likely heard his enthralling
stories from his travels all over
the world.
This professor is Dr. Robert
L. Bunger in the Anthropology
department at ECU.
Dr. Bunger has taught
anthropology courses at ECU
for 37 years but claims he has
loved the study of anthropology
his entire life.
. oT Tve always been interested
in other cultures, religions,
and parts of the world. I can Tt
remember a time I wasn Tt inter-
ested in those things. I was
interested in them before I ever
heard the word anthropology, �
said Bunger.
Dr. Bunger spent his child-
hood in Portsmouth, Virginia
and continued to live there while
attending Old Dominion Univer-
sity in Norfolk. After receiving
his undergraduate degree, he
- went on to-attend Northwestern
University in Illinois where he
eventually attained his PhD.
Today, he is a valued professor
by his colleagues and students.
English major Sarah Steb-
nicki took Bunger Ts oSociet-
ies Around The World �
course and feels that it was
very beneficial to her under-
standing of different cultures.
oI learned many interest-
ing things in his class that I
still think about now. It really
opened my eyes to exploring
different cultures and learning
about them. Dr Bunger Ts teach-
ing and knowledge about the
topics helped, especially when
learning about tribes that he Td
actually spent time with. It was °
beneficial to have a teacher with
first hand experience in what he
taught in class, � said Stebnicki.
Dr. Bunger has experienced
many different cultures over the
years as he has traveled to eight
different countries including the
United States, Germany, Den-
mark, Norway, Austria, Italy,
Kenya, and Taiwan.
Bunger feels that traveling is
most interesting because he gets
to meet people with differing
religious and cultural viewpoints
than his own.
oIts interesting encountering
people who are devout believers
in religions other than what I
grew up with, � Bunger said.
Courses taught by Dr.
Bunger include Societies around
the World, Anthropology of
Religion, Motherhood of God in
Eastern Traditions, and some-
times Asian Studies.
Dr. Bunger has devoted much
of his life to studying anthropol-
ogy and feels that it is helpful
when relating to others.
oWherever one lives,
youre going to be in a sit-
uation that is multicultural
and diverse. [Anthropol-
ogy] helps you relate to cul-
tural diversity, � Bunger said.
If you have the opportunity,
sign up for one of Dr. Bunger Ts
classes. You are guaranteed
much more than a lecture.
* You will leave with insight
into the lives of people you have
never met and cultures you have
never heard of, from a professor
that devotes day after day to
sharing these experiences with
the world.
This writer can be contacted at
features@theeastcarolinian.com
{Campus Scené}
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20,2007 Page A5
attempted to satisfy all the needs
of students who are vegetarians.
By definition, a vegetarian is a
person who does not eat meat
or fish, and in some cases, any
food solely derived some ani-
mals, including eggs and cheese.
Instead, a vegetarian Ts diet con-
sists of vegetables, fruits, nuts
and grains.
In order to provide adequate
choices for students who may
be vegetarians, ECU Dining
Photo by MCT
growing Pag nism religion perform a spiritual ritual.
A glance
A Broad Faith of Spiritual
Photo by Aileen Devin
ing to eat on campus?
Students can find healthier options at many dining areas on campus.
seeks to promote programs and
options for those who choose this
lifestyle. One program offered to
students with alternative eating
lifestyles is Just4U!.
The ofood that fits your life �
program aims to promote the
varying options for students
and make it easier for custom-
ers to identify, select and enjoy
meals that fit their individual
dining style.
ECU Dining nutritionist
Janine Eubanks helps implement
these programs for students,
and provides a resource for the
concerns, opinions and ideas that
many have for campus eating.
oVegetarian options have al-
ways been available on campus
in addition to options that suit
a variety of other eating styles
whether due to medical reason or
personal choice, � said Eubanks.
see VEGETARIAN page A7
e at Paganism
to many who see it as an integral part of their
lives.
Exploration Historically, the term opagan � meant ocoun-
try-dweller, � and was used to describe people
CHELSEA CAMPEN who lived in the country. Followers of Paganism
STAFF WRITER have a deep respect for nature and the condition
When most people are presented with the word
oreligion � or ospirituality, � it Ts usually a reflexive
response to think of them within the context of
Christianity, or maybe Islam. Since we are in the
oBible Belt, � this is only to be expected; Christian-
ity is part of the heritage of eastern North Carolina.
Alternative religions and spirituality are actu-
ally quite prevalent in this area, though those who
hold these beliefs may not be as open, because
many people misunderstand or have simply never
even heard of them.
Paganism, sometimes referred to as Neo-
is one of those beliefs systems that
usually raise a few eyebrows when mentioned.
Paganism is, however, a popular belief system
Paganism,
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of planet Earth.
Some Pagans call themselves witches, while
others do not practice magic or witchcraft. Most
Pagans share similar holidays, which are basically
celebrations of nature-centered events such as the
change in season, planting or harvest, and the
metaphorical meanings of these events, and/or
the divine part in these events.
Not all Pagans have the same religious or
spiritual philosophy, though they consider them-
selves to be part of the same family because of basic
similarities and respect for varying views.
oMost Pagans also believe in some sort of
afterlife, although it is not.as structured as the
see PAGANISM page A7
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Cell phone plans for students
THE EAST CAROLINIAN ¢ FEATURES
With the conglomeration of cell plans out there, students have many choices to meet their cell phone needs.
Taking a look at what
works for students
VIRGINIA SMITH
STAFF WRITER
It seemis that today everyone
has a cell phone, from teachers,
students, parents or pre-school-
ers. For every different person
who. has a cell phone, there Ts a
different company, a different
model, and a different plan.
The bills never stop coming
and every once in a while, it Ts
worth taking a quick look at
all the different options and
making sure you Tve got what Ts
right for you.
Most of the basic cell phone
plans are remarkably similar.
Most span from about forty
dollars a month to two hun-
dred dollars a month (approxi-
mately), with essentially the
same number of minutes.
oWhat makes cell phone
companies and plans distinct
are the customer service and
additional features, � said Sumer
Jones, a Sprint/Nextel wire-
less consultant working in
Greenville.
Jones is also a-student at
ECU and recognizes how hard
it can be for students to deal
with bills.
Most companies have stu-
dent discounts in college towns
that for the most part go unno-
ticed by student customers. o
It Ts worth asking about, �
Jones said. oThe standard dis-
count is about fifteen percent. �
Other features change the
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oCampus Dining is always
striving to promote healthy
dining options that meet the
needs and preferences of all our
customers. �
According to Eubanks,
Campus Dining works hard to
meet the individualized needs
of students, whether they are
looking for low fat or vegetar-
ian meals. Any of these options
are available to anyone with
locations on campus, accepting
meals plans, Pirate Bucks, cash,
Visa and MasterCard.
However, some students
are not convinced that healthy
options are available on campus.
ECU student Ashley Arens
believes that the dining ser-
vices at ECU do not provide
adequate options for students
who are vegetarians, and that
much more can and should be
offered.
oA lot of times they could
alter a selection, like having
certain types of sauce without
the meat. If they just offered the
same food, only slightly altered,
it would accommodate me more,
such as tofu or beans instead
of meat, and maybe Silk [soy
milk] instead of milk or dairy, �
Arens said. oAlso, I have been
trying to cut out dairy and lean
more towards a vegan diet, but
it seems almost impossible if I
plan on eating on campus and
not spending an arm and a leg
to purchase separate food at the
Pirate Market. �
Students with alternative
eating habits have an option
PAGANISM continued from A5
Christian belief of heaven. Like
many other religions, various
different kinds of pagan belief
systems have rituals and tradi-
tional ceremonies. Also, many
pagans (especially Wiccans)
may wear jewelry representing
their faith, often a pentagram,
much like Christians wear a
cross to symbolize their faith, �
said Alison Williams, an ECU
student who considers herself.
. to be Pagan.
Williams stated that she
believes in ospiritual being with-
out the confines and contradic-
tions of organized religion. �
oI am drawn to nature. |
believe that there are energies
that exist within nature and
between humans. I also really
identify with Buddhist philoso-
phy and beliefs, � she said.
There are different branches
of Paganism, like the Asatru, a
belief system based on old
Norse religion, Native Ameri-
can spirituality and Hellenic
polytheists who follow the
gods and goddesses of ancient
Greece. Wicca is also a branch
of Paganism followed by some,
established in the 1970s and
based on a goddess and god.
Some Pagans are true poly-
theists, believing in many sepa=
rate gods and goddesses. Then
there are some who believe that
the gods and goddesses found
in religions across the globe
are just different faces of one
supreme divine entity.
There is no book of set
morals instated by a divinity
within Paganism.
oOne of the things I took
with me when I moved on
from that patriarchal dogmatic
religious tradition is that Jesus
Christ stated that humans are
created in the image and like-
ness of God. This means that
we all have within us a spark
of divinity that, if we are still
and listen to that divine spark,
provides us with the wisdom,
strength and courage to make
the best decisions for ourselves,
each other, and our world, � said
Lynn Caverly, Marketing Man-
ager in the Division of Student
Life at ECU. oPersonally I
follow a Gnostic spiritual path
that is grounded in honoring
the Divine Feminine. �
A few common miscon-
ceptions about Paganism are
that Pagans worship Satan,
on campus, but according to
Eubanks, comments and sug-.
gestions are always open. Sur-
veys, comment cards, focus
groups and contact by email
and phone are always avail-
able options for students and
faculty to tell Campus Dining
directly what their needs are
and what they would like to see
change. . Using this will enable
the dining services to better
serve the students and meet
the needs and preferences of.
the customer.
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gestion, you can send an email
to Campus Dining at dining@
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put spells on people and are
cultists.
However, Pagans do not wor-
ship Satan; a pagan who believes
in Satan, or an evil force in the
universe of Satanic proportions,
is virtually unheard of. °
oT feel that organized reli-
gious have created conditions
that separate humans from
[one] another. This is not
our true state. We are all one.
Unfortunately, we are living
with the my god is better than
your god T statements that are
fracturing our world today:
What the followers of major
religious traditions need to
realize is that the basic tenets of
their individual gods, prophets
and spiritual leaders all state
the same basic principles "know
yourself, forgiveness, do to
others as you would have done
to you, and above all else " live
in love, T Caverly said.
Although Paganism may be
different than Christianity or
Islam, it is a religious system
that is respected and revered
by-many.
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Sports
{ECU Ts Inside Source}
CVU.Com names
Wernert National
Player-Of-The-Week
SID- After she earned
Conference USA Co-Offensive
Player-of-the-Week honors on
Monday, ECU senior Kelley
Wernert was selected as the
CVU.com National Player of the
Week for Sept. 10 through Sept.
16. This marks the first-ever
national weekly award for an
ECU volleyball player.
A 6-0 outside hitter from
Hoffman Estates, Il]., Wernert
led the Pirates to a 4-0 week
and the George Washington
Invitational championship, their
first tournament title since 2005.
Wernert started off her week
on Tuesday, notching a school-
record 31 kills in a 3-1 win over
UNC Wilmington. She also
added 10 digs, four aces and
three blocks.
Then, in tournament play at
the George Washington Invi-
tational, the senior just missed
a double-double against host
George Washington, tallying 16
kills, nine digs and three more
aces in the sweep. She followed
that performance with 14 kills,
nine digs, four blocks and three
aces in a sweep of Howard before _
she closed the week with 18 kills,
seven digs and two more blocks
in a 3-O win over of Hartford.
Wernert earned tournament
MVP honors for her efforts
On the week, Wernert aver-
aged 6.08 kills per game while
hitting .325. She also averaged
0.85 blocks, 0.85 aces and 2.69
digs per game. She is tied for
first in C-USA with 5.09 kills
per game average.
Skip Holtz to be
featured on ABC/
ESPN sports series
SID- ECU Head Football
Coach Skip Holtz will be featured
in-a profile this Saturday, Sept.
22.at 2 p.m. (EDT) on a special
ABC/ESPN sports series titled
oRoad to the Liberty Mutual
Coach-of-the-Year, � Liberty
Mutual officials announced this
week.
The Liberty Mutual Coach-
of-the-Year award is unique
in that it is driven by. the fans.
Fans can cast their vote at www.
coachoftheyear.com starting
September 6 through November
27:-On December 5, finalists
will be announced and fans can
go online again until Dec. 15
to vote for a winner in each of
four divisions. On December 29,
winners will be announced on
ABC/ESPN at 5:30 p.m. (EDT),
6:30 p.m. (PDT).
The annual Coach-of-the-
Year is awarded to the college
football coach who best demon-
strates responsibility, integrity,
and excellence on and off the
field. Team records, player sta-
tistics and community involve-
ment are Just a few of the criteria
reviewed during the selection
process.
Well-known TV person-
alities, Kirk Herbstreit (popular
ESPN College Football Analyst)
and Keith Jackson (retired broad-
caster, ABC Sports) will host the
six half-hour oRoad to the Lib-
erty Mutual Coach-of-the-Year �
specials on ABC (2:00 p.m: EDT,
4:00 p.m. PDT).
Online Poll Question:
What area does the ECU football
team need the most improvement
in?
A. the secondary
B. the running game
C. the amount of penalties
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go to theeastcarolinian.com and
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can be found by clicking on the View
Results button under the poll ques-
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in next Thursday's edition of The
East Carolinian.
FOOTBALL PREVIEW
ECU looks for redemption in
organtown _
KEYS [0
THE GAME
1. Don Tt let ECU hang around
Under Skip Holtz, the Pirates have played
West Virginia very well, despite being heavy
underdogs. When the two teams met in Mor-
gantown two years ago, ECU had the ball at
midfield down only five points when time
expired. Last season in Greenville, the game
was within one possession until WVU receiver
Darius Reynaud put the game out of reach
with a 60-yard touchdown reception in the
fourth quarter. The Mountaineers need to put
the game away early and not let ECU have a
chance of an upset like it has in years past.
2. Avoid the trap game T scenario
The Mountaineers are coming off an impres-
sive Thursday night ESPN win over Maryland,
and have a huge game at South Florida next
week. The only problem is, they have a game
in-between that is a classic scenario for an
emotional letdown. Next week Ts WVU-USF
game should feature two top-20 undefeated
teams competing for a Big East and pos-
sible national championship, but in order
for that to happen, WVU needs to focus on
ECU this week and take care of business.
3. Use the speed advantage
WVU is one of the fastest teams in the na-
tion. The Mountaineers have two Heis- -
man Trophy candidates in quarterback Pat
White and running back Steve Slaton, an
extremely explosive freshman running back
in Noel Devine and a playmaker at receiver
in Darius Reynaud. Head Coach Rich Rodri-
. guez needs to use his plethora of speedy,
explosive playmakers on offense, exploit-
ing ECU Ts inability to stop the big play.
RODRIGUEZ
oThey're very, very active and they
pose a lot of problems. We Tve had
a hard time running the football
against them the last two years. �
Pirates have long-standing history with West Virginia
JARED JACKSON
STAFF WRITER
Perhaps the third time will be the charm for ECU football Head Coach
Skip Holtz and his Pirates. ECU (1-2) heads back on the road to play No.
5 West Virginia (3-0) this Saturday at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown,
W. Va., broadcasted on ESPN2. The Pirates have come agonizingly close to
knocking off the Mountaineers since Holtz T arrival, suffering a 20-15 loss
two years ago in Morgantown and a 27-10 setback last year in Greenville
that was closer than the score indicates.
Inlast year Ts contest, ECU held W VU to nearly 200 yards under its season rush-
ing average, and in 20065 the Pirates only allowed 127 yards on the ground. Holtz
knows that stopping the Mountaineers rushing attack a third time will be tough.
oThis is a game that has been hard-fought the last two years, as we lost
20-15 up there two years ago and played them very close here last season, �
Holtz said. oI know it Ts going to be a tall order trying to slow down their
running game for a third consecutive year. �
The dynamic duo of junior quarterback Pat White and halfback Steve
Slaton has provided the Mountaineers with one of the best one-two punches
in college football over the last two years. However, it has been halfback fresh-
man sensation Noel Devine that has put the WVU offense in overdrive.
Devine, a Florida native, has provided the perfect compliment to the Heis-
man Trophy hopeful Slaton. Last week against Maryland, Devine displayed
his full arsenal of skills as he racked up 136 rushing yards on just five carries.
In comparison, Slaton amassed 137 yards on 26 carries.
oI have had the opportunity to coach our team against White and Slaton
for the past two years � said Holtz. oI think they have great talent, speed and
athleticism. If you add Devine to the mix, he may be better than Slaton, as
he is averaging 15 yards-per-carry. �
It Ts no secret that the Mountaineers like to run the ball and have great
talent in Devine and Slaton. However, perhaps the most overlooked player in
the country and also a Heisman Trophy candidate is White. He has thrown
for four touchdowns and 436 yards, while rushing for 244 and adding four
more touchdowns.
oEveryone tries to do things schematically against their running game, �
Holtz said. oWhat we have done the past two years is stick with what we
know. We will have to play fast, run to the ball and tackle in the open field.
More than anything, if you have a mistake in the secondary, it ends up being
a long day.
oThey have the breakaway speed that not many people can catch because
they make you defend the whole field due to the option. We have challenged
our players to play base defense but our secondary is not as experienced as it
has been in years past, so our guys will have to step to the challenge. �
In order to beat the Mountaineers, ECU will undoubtedly have to shut
down the trio of White, Slaton and Devine. Until last week the Pirates
seemed capable of handling such a tall order, but after a 28-21 loss at home
to Southern Miss in which ECU surrendered 146 rushing yards, beating the
Mountaineers can be compared to climbing Mount Everest.
oIt Ts time to start holding people accountable � Holtz said sternly. oWe are
in the midst of discussing some changes right now at a couple of positions. If
we can't create a winner three weeks in a row it Ts time to ask if we are play-
ing with the right people. �
Holtz believes his player Ts efforts do match the Pirates T record.
oThey have worked harder than they ever have before and we are closer
than we have ever been, but when you look at the record we are still 1-2, � he
said. oWe have to keep pushing forward in our attempt to get better. �
Even though ECU is coming off a C-USA loss last week, it doesn Tt change
WVU head coach Rich Rodriquez T perception of the Pirates.
oThey will play for the Conference USA championship, mark it down, �
Rodriquez told Scout.com. oThis is a good football team, and one that will
win a lot of games...they have the best group of athletes we have played all
year. The way they played us the last couple years, it will probably be in the
same vein.
ECU kicker Ben Hartman has had a rough start to the season, going 2-
for-6 in field goal attempts. Hartman Ts misses have all come in the less than
40-yard range. Punter Matt Dodge has also had his share of difficulties. While
Dodge is averaging almost 42 yards a punt, he has lacked the consistency
that Holtz would like to see.
oI think we need to get more consistent on both sides because two out of
six field goals is not acceptable, � said Holtz. oEspecially when all but one
of the kicks have been inside the 20...both [Murphy] Paderick and Dodge
will compete with Hartman for the kicking duties...we need to put that com-
petition into our practice so that we can find out who will be ready to play
_ against West Virginia. �
Don Tt be surprised if a lot of new faces pop up in the game on Saturday.
Holtz is dedicated to doing what it takes to win and if changes have to be
made then they will be. The Pirates were looking at a 2-1 start to the season
late in the third quarter last Saturday, but are now starring at 1-3 start for
the second consecutive year.
Desperate times call for desperate measures, pp oally when it comes to winning.
This writer can be contacted at
sports@theeastcarolinian.com
oECU currently ranks 100th in the nation in
KEYS 10
THE GAME
1. Contain the Mountaineers rushing
attack
West Virginia is known for one thing, and that
is running the football. Pat White, Steve Sla-
ton and Noel Devine have combined for over
800 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns in
three games this season. WVU is averaging
almost 344 yards a game on the ground in
comparison to only 157 through the air. The
Pirates have limited the WVU rushing attack
the last two years and a third is a must if ECU
hopes to pull off the upset.
2. Improve the secondary play
ECU has struggled defending the pass this
season. Last week against Southern Miss,
the Pirates gave up 237 passing yards,
including passes of 41, 38 and 28 yaris.
pass defense, allowing 275 yards per game
through the air. The Pirates have to limit
yardage though the air or like in the 06
game against WVU, it could be a long pass
that ultimately seals their fate.
3. Special teams
ECU kicker Ben Hartman has only made two
of his six field goal attempts this year. Most
shockingly is that all of his attempts have.
been less than 40 yards in length. Punter
Matt Dodge has averaged almost 42 yards a
punt this year, but has been rather inconsis-
tent. The Pirates will have to make most of
their red zone opportunities this weekend and
that could mean multiple field goals. Also,
field position is always of most importance
when playing a heavily ranked team such as
West Virginia, so punting the ball deep into
opponents T territory will also be important.
SID
HOLTZ
oWe will find out how we handle
adversity and whether or not we are
emotionally tough enough to deai
with the caliber of our schedule.
SuamieaeasaasaEc
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
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Pick em: The East
Carolinian weekly college
football office pool:
Overall: (15-7) Overall: (15-7)
Overall: (10-12)
KATSKI WOODWARD BELLAMY SMITH PHILLIPS PARKER SWANEK JACKSON.
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Last Week: (5-3) " Last Week: (6-2) Last Week (5-3) Last Week: (5-3) " Last Week: (1-7) Last Week: (4-4) Last Week: (5-3) " Last Week: (5-3).
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CLEMSON VS. N.C. STATE Clemson Clemson Clemson Clemson Clemson Clemson Clemson Clemson
MARYLAND VS. WAKE FOREST Wake Forest Wake Forest , Maryland Maryland Maryland Wake Forest Maryland Wake Forest
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Running back now in
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GREG KATSKI
SPORTS EDITOR
Running back Chris John-
son has been making plays
with his crafty footwork and
electrifying speed for over
three full seasons at ECU.
Since starting in seven games
at running back and logging
significant playing time as a
true freshman in 2004, John-
son has made his presence felt.
Johnson wasn Tt eased into
playing time like most true
freshmen, but rather started
at running back in the second
game of the 2004 season against
in-state foe Wake Forest. John-
son made a huge first impres-
sion on then ECU football Head
Coach John Thompson, run-
ning for 96 yards on six carries
against the Demon Deacons,
including an 86-yard scamper.
Johnson also caught the
attention of current ECU run-
ning backs coach Wardell
oJunior � Smith, an ECU alum
who was the running backs
coach at Louisiana-Monroe
during the 2004 season.
_ oHis first year here I was
at Louisiana-Monroe, so being
an East Carolina alum I used to
Just read the articles to see how
the game went and I used to
see a couple notes about a true
freshman there, � said Smith.
Thompson was released
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JOHNSON continued from AQ
Running back Chris Johnson (5) finds a seam against S. Miss. In open space Johnson can be explosive.
ning backs coach here at ECU, �
Smith said. oI didn Tt really look
into it [at Louisiana-Monroe],
but getting here and working
with him that spring [during
practices], I was impressed with
his speed and ability to learn the
game. He Ts a kid that learns fast.
You tell him something one time
and he picks it up immediately.
He Ts a very intelligent kid. �
Johnson Ts versatility and
football IQ has enabled him to
be an integral part of the Pirate
offense and special teams since
arriving in 2004, and has led to
conference accolades and some
well-earned spots in the ECU
football record books.
The most prestigious of
records that Johnson now holds
is ECU Ts all-time leader in all-
purpose yards. Although John-
son broke the record in a crushing
loss to conference rival South-
ern Miss, Holtz is still proud
of the veteran running back.
oTm just really proud of him
and happy for him, he Ts earned
it, � said Holtz.
Johnson views it as an honor
to break the record of a legend-
ary Pirate like Anthony Collins.
Collins was a scholarship athlete
with ECU from 1977-1980 and
still holds numerous Pirate
football records, including
the most career kickoff return
yards by an ECU player (1,939),
yards per play in a season (7.34
average in 1980) and longest
kickoff return (100 yards).
oIt always feels good to set
an all-time record. I just know
Anthony Collins was a good
player here and to break his record
it feels real good, � said Johnson.
Johnson almost broke
another of Collins T records
when he returned a kickoff 96-
yards against Southern Miss
last season, falling four yards
short of the record.
oIt just shows another thing
to the people on the next level,
to the NFL, that I can be ver-
satile and I can do everything, �
said Johnson
Johnson broke the record
with 120 all-purpose yards in
the game, but had a career game
the week before against hated
rival UNC. Johnson scored
three touchdowns against the
Tar Heels, with one coming on
a 78-yard screen pass.
Big plays like this have
become routine for Johnson.
Smith, his coach and mentor,
attributes this to the type of
skills he possesses.
oHe Ts more of a speed guy; -
slasher type guy, � said Smith.
oHe likes to compare himself
to a Marshall Faulk or Reggie
Bush, those types of players that
you can line up in different posi-
tions and use their speed as an
asset and make big plays...He Ts
more of a third down back;
throw it to him out of the back-
field and let him make plays. �
Johnson Ts accomplishments
have not come without hard work
in the film room and on the field.
oHe Ts really made a consci-
entious effort of doing all the
small things right and paying
attention to detail, � said Smith.
oWhether it Ts coming over to
watch extra film or being in
the meeting rooms prepared
with all of his supplies, taking
good notes, being a leader
on the field. Preparation has
allowed him to do some good
things to help the offense. �
Johnson, listed at 5-foot-
11, 195 pounds, has also
made great strides physi-
cally as a running back since
starting as a true freshman.
oHe Ts a guy that loves to
work out. He loves the game of
football and understands that
to be able to play the position
you have to be able to take |
the punishment, so he made a
commitment in the off-season
to stay up here [in Greenville]
both sessions of summer school
and work out two times a day
to get himself prepared to have
a good year, � said Smith. oHe Ts
really made a conscientious
effort of eating right and work-
ing out and trying to handle it
like a business. �
Johnson recalls his small
stature as a true freshman,
and believes that the game-
day experience helped him to
become a more versatile back.
oI think it helped a lot,
because even with me coming in
[to ECU], I was real small, so I
had to be able to catch the ball
out of the backfield and contrib-
ute on special teams, so I think
that helped me big my freshman
year, � said Johnson.
Johnson currently holds
the record for receiving yards
by a running back, totaling 96
catches for 933 yards.
With his place firmly
cemented among legendary
Pirates, Johnson has set some
even loftier standards.
oWhile it is Johnson Ts dream
to play in the NFL, his mind and
will are focused on the task at hand
with ECU. Even with the tough
loss to Southern Miss, Johnson
believes that the goals the team set
out for this year are still intact.
oWe're going for the state
championship T. We've already
beat North Carolina, so beating
N.C. State will help us accom-
plish that goal; and then we're
going for a conference champi-
onship. We lost a hard one this
week, but it Ts still a long season
and we've got a chance of being
conference champs. �
This writer can be contacted at
sports@theeastcarolinian.com
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