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B10 Thursday, April 12, 2007 Old Gold & Black Sports Baseball: Deacs go on five-game win streak, top Costal Carolina Continued from Page B1 As in the previous day, the Deacs saidd pitching coach Greg Bauer. “But One day later, Hunter made his first all the way to third base off a throwing er- jumped on the scoreboard early, as they it’s just exciting for our guys to have Wake Forest start as the Deacs defeated ror by the Chanticleers center fielder. scored all seven of their runs in the first their leader back.” Coastal Carolina 4-3 April 11. Costal Carolina managed to score an- innings. “It’s nice to put some things three innings. Returning home The Deacs got off to a good start, scor- other run in the sixth inning, but were together and get these wins,” junior Goff again keyed Wake Forest’s of- April 10, Wake ing a run in the first inning, when fresh- unable to overtake the Deacs, giving the outfielder Ben Terry said. fensive attack with a pair of hits and a overcame an early man catcher Michael Murray’s single to Deacs a 4-3 win and moving them to “We just have to carry this momentum pair of RBIs. deficit to demolish center field drove in Linnekohl. 20-16 on the season. and keep the bats and pitching going to Senior catcher Dan Rosaia and sopho- UNC-Greensboro Wake Forest held the Chanticleers “We’ve switched up the rotation a bit get these wins.” more shortstop Dustin Hood also col- by a final score of scoreless in the first two innings of play, and moved (junior fireballer Eric) Niesen The final game in the series on April lected two hits each. 14-3. Goff and but a rough third inning put Costal to the bullpen,” Bauer said. “It’s great 8 marked the 2007 debut of redshirt The Terrapins made things interesting third baseman Carolina up by two runs. to have that power lefty in the bullpen junior Charlie Mellies – the Deacons’ ace late, as they scored two in the seventh to Tyler Smith each The Deacs quickly responded in the – big advantage for us.” throughout the early part of last season pull within 7-2 and knocked a three-run picked up three top of the fourth inning. Wake Forest returns home April 13 to before missing the last 385 days after homer in the ninth to get within two. Mellies RBIs, while Ochel- After an error by a blown pick-off host No. 16 Clemson in a three-game undergoing Tommy John surgery. The Deacons settled down to get the tree scored a team- attempt moved Goff and Linnenkohl weekend series. The Deacs then travel Mellies (1-0) pitched two shutout in- final two outs, however, and held on to high four runs. to third and second, junior Ben Terry out to High Point on April 17 before nings and junior Ben Hunter tacked on the 7-5 win. Senior Kirby Wedekind (1-0) pitched stepped up to the plate and hit the ball coming back to Hooks Stadium to finish four innings of hitless ball to lead Wake “I think I was more excited about (Mel- two innings of scoreless relief to earn his into center field, advancing both runners off the home-and-home against Coastal to a 7-5 victory to cap off the sweep. lies’ first start in 2007) than he was,” first victory of the season. to home plate, and then Terry advanced Carolina on April 18.

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ariusz Adamski has traveled On playing away from home: the United States it is mostly hard courts. So, I like It’s been pretty hard, but I’ve gotten pretty used to it. it here better than anywhere else. to play tennis for much of his I’ve been traveling around the world playing tourna- life, but has settled at Wake ments. Andrew Hamar and I played the junior tour On the last two matches: Forest for the time being. together. So I’m used to playing away from home. We lost against Clemson, which was a really hard match, because we lost 4-3. We came close, but we MAdamski has made a definite impact on the On preparing for each match: were just short in one match. I don’t think we have Deacon squad in both singles and doubles I just think I don’t like to lose. I just hate losing, and played that well. We have been really, really tired after I just try to focus and think only about winning. the entire season. We have played a lot of matches, and competition in his three years at the university. there is school pressure. It’s getting to us. Especially Paired with senior Todd Paul, Adamski is On the team being nationally ranked: April is a really tough month for us because school is I don’t think there is that much pressure. Actually, very hard, and we’re trying to finish the season and part of a doubles team that is ranked No. 29 we’re always looking forward to getting better. So we’re do our best, but we’ve taken some losses lately.

"It's not enough for us because we're not No. 1. "

always looking for better rankings. It’s not enough On whether he prefers singles or doubles: in the country and is in the hunt for a national for us because we’re not No. 1. We’re like No. 12 in I like playing both. This year has been great be- championship. The Old Gold & Black’s sports the nation. So we still have room to improve. cause I’ve been playing with Todd Paul, and he’s one of the best players in the nation. So, it’s been great editor Ryan Durham sat down with Adamski On why Roger Federer is his favorite player: doubles. He’s a great partner so I enjoy it a lot, but to talk about playing college tennis so far from I like his style of the game. I like how calm he is on I enjoy singles as well. It doesn’t really matter to me. the court. I like how smooth his strokes are. He is the I just play. home, playing tennis in and outside of the United best player in the world and I look up to him. States, dealing with the pressure of being on On the post-season possibilities: a nationally ranked team and preparing for On playing here or abroad: I just hope we can get to the Sweet Sixteen like I like playing in the United States probably the most we have planned. We haven’t got there, but it’s our each match. because I prefer to play on the hard courts, and in ultimate goal. We’ve just got to do our best.

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Sophomore golfer Nannette Hill Men’s tennis on verge of break- will be hosted on the Wake Forest campus in donation, the athletic department will name shot even par on the last day of play ing 26-year-old record the Miller Center.Three camps will be available the main plaza area the Bob McCreary Plaza. at the Bryan National Collegiate during the summer, including a shooting school McCreary graduated from the university in 1963 Championship. from June 9-10, Day Camp I from June 18-21 and was a tackle on the football team. Hill bogeyed the 14th hole, but The No. 11 Wake Forest men’s tennis team and Day Camp II from July 17-20. McCreary’s gift is expected to accelerate fund- then turned around and birdied tied the record for most wins in a season with Day Camp I is open to all rising third through raising efforts for the new Deacon Tower, sched- three of her last four holes. a victory over No. 48 Georgia Tech. The team 12th grade girls, while Day Camp II is open to uled to be finished in 2008. After the last day of play Hill is now 19-4 and 6-3 in the ACC. all first through eighth grade girls. had shot an 11-over 227 for the The team’s 19 wins ties the record set in both All camps are designed for all skill levels and Men’s basketball seniors hon- 1976 and 1980. Hill tournament, leaving her tied for will cover instruction about fundamentals and 18th place. Sophomore Cory Parr and junior Charles advanced skill development. There will also be ored at banquet Hill’s performance helped the Sartor won their 20th match as a pair against one-on-one and three-on-one games, as well No. 16 Wake Forest women’s golf team place 13th Georgia Tech, a team high this season. as team competitions. Wake Forest men’s basketball seniors were hon- overall. The men have two more games to play before The shooting camp will run from 9 a.m. to ored April 10 at the annual Wake Forest Basket- The first day Hill shot a 79 and lowered her scores the ACC Tournament begins, which will be 4 p.m. and is open to all rising third through ball banquet, held at the Old Town Club. throughout the weekend, shooting a 76 in the second played in Cary, N.C. The Deacs will take on 12th grade girls. Seniors Kyle Visser and Michael Drum both round and finally an even 72 on the final day of Miami at 5 p.m. on April 13 and then Florida All campers will receive a Wake Forest women’s received awards. play. State at 1 p.m. on April 15. Both games are at basketball season pass for free entry to all home Visser was named the team’s Most Improved During the fall 2006 season, Hill played in all five home and will be played at the Indoor Tennis games during the 2007-’08 season. Player, averaging 17.0 points per game and 7.4 of the team’s matches and placed in the top 30 in four Center. rebounds per game as a senior. of them. Former football player gives Drum was given the Murray Greason Award, She shot a career-low 69 in the Lady Tar Heel, taking Registration now open for wom- $2.3 million to Deacon Tower honoring his athletic achievement and determi- her to a 28th place finish. en’s basketball camp nation through the whole season. Drum was The women’s golf team continues play April 13-15 also given the Best Free Throw Shooter award, when they compete in the ACC Championships at Bob McCreary, a former Wake Forest football shooting 84.4 percent on the year. Freshman the Carmel Country Club in Charlotte. Last year the Registration is now available for the 2007 player, has committed $2.3 million to go toward L.D. Williams was awarded Defensive Player team finished third in the tournament. Mike Petersen Basketball Camp. The camp the new Deacon Tower. In recognition of his of the Year. Sports Old Gold & Black Thursday, April 12, 2007 B3

Women’s tennis ends season withBy Lindseya Binderwin, | Staff writer twosingles match lossesas Kulikova overcame a one-set deficit to beat McDowell 3-6, Wake Forest women’s tennis fell in 6-4, 6-0. both of its played matches against Geor- This victory was Kulikova’s ninth- gia Tech and Clemson April 7-8, but straight win and extended her record managed to top Duke April 11. After to 14-2 for the season. the two losses, the lady Deacs are 12-6 The afternoon of April 8 didn’t go overall and 6-4 in the ACC. well for the Deacs either as they lost Against Georgia Tech on April 7, to No. 8 Clemson 7-0. For doubles, Wake Forest won the doubles points Clemson took two out of three matches but lost four straight singles matches and earned the point. to lose the overall match 5-2. Clemson’s Ani Mijacika and Federica Playing at No. 1, Wake’s junior Alex- van Adrichem defeated Wake’s Hirsch andra Hirsch and senior Ashlee Davis and Davis, 8-4. At the No. 3 position beat Georgia Tech’s 40th-ranked duo Clemson’s Maria Amanda Craddock and Alison Silve- Brito and Carol rio 9-7. Unfortunately, the Demon Salge beat Simp- Deacon’s No. 3 pair senior Christine son and Poske. Simpson and sophomore Sierra Poske The only Wake’s fell short to the Yellow Jackets 9-7. double pair that This put pressure on the No. 2 team won was Jerman of freshman Sasha Kulikova and sopho- and Kulikova, more Ana Jerman. They put forth a who posted an tremendous effort and came out on 8-3 victory over top, beating Georgia Tech’s Amanda Hirsch Estefania Balda McDowell and Kristi Miller in a tie- and Ina Hadzise- breaker. limovic. However, Georgia Tech dominated For singles, the Tigers won three singles, winning the No. 3 position straight single matches to win the where No. 63 Craddock beat Wake’s overall match. Jerman 6-1. Clemson then continued to win Then the Yellow Jackets’ Taryn Rud- the remaining three singles matches. man defeated Simpson 6-4, 6-3 at the Clemson’s No. 24 Mijackia beat Davis No. 6 position and Striplin won at the at the No.1 spot 3-6, 6-3, 10-7 and Sage No. 5 position. defeated Jerman 6-3, 3-6, 10-5. Sopho- Wake’s Davis played at the No. 2 more Christian Tara, after returning to position and won the first set 6-3, but the line up, took the first set 6-4 but lost lost the match in the final two sets 6- 7-5, 10-5 in the super-breaker. 4, 6-0. The Deacs ended their season on a At the No. 1 position, fifth-ranked positive note with a 5-2 win over the Miller took the first set from Hirsch Duke Blue Devils. The Deacs won two Ryan Durham/Old Gold & Black 6-2. of three doubles matches and four of Hirsch then battled back and won their six singles matches. Senior Christine Simpson returns the ball during a doubles match against Clemson April 8. The pair was de- the second set 6-4, but lost the third Wake Forest will return to actionApril feated 8-3 by Clemson. set 6-3. Wake Forest won the No. 4 19-22 at the ACC Chmpionship. Game of the Scoreboard Week Wake in the Ranks Baseball standings Women’s tennis standings Men’s tennis standings

Atlantic ACC All Team ACC All Team ACC All 1. Florida State 10-2 32-4 2. Clemson 8-4 23-9 1. Clemson 8-1 17-3 1. Virginia 9-0 21-3 3. N.C. State 9-6 24-10 2. Georgia Tech 8-1 17-4 2. North Carolina 8-0 20-0 Volleyball 4. Wake Forest 7-8 19-16 3. Miami 6-3 15-5 3. Duke 6-2 13-7 5. Maryland 5-10 19-15 4. North Carolina 6-3 18-7 4. Wake Forest 6-3 19-4 hosts\ home 6. Boston College 4-11 9-20 5. Duke 5-3 10-6 5. Miami 5-4 10-10 Coastal 6. Wake Forest 6-4 12-6 6. N.C. State 4-5 19-7 tournament 1. North Carolina 11-4 30-5 7. Florida State 5-4 12-6 7. Florida State 4-5 12-8 April 15, Reynolds Gymnasium 2. Virginia 10-5 30-7 8. Virginia 4-5 10-8 8. Clemson 4-5 21-8 3. Georgia Tech 9-6 21-13 9. N.C. State 3-6 12-8 9. Virginia Tech 3-6 12-8 The women’s volleyball team will be host- 4. Miami 7-8 20-14 10. Virginia Tech 2-7 12-10 10. Maryland 2-7 10-8 ing the second home tournament of the 5. Virginia Tech 4-11 17-17 11. Maryland 1-8 8-12 11. Georgia Tech 2-7 5-14 spring season April 14. 6. Duke 3-12 22-13 12. Boston College 0-9 4-14 12. Boston College 0-9 4-15 Appalachian State, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Wilmington, Radford, Virginia Tech and Winthrop will all be competing in the tournament.The team’s last home ACC Leaderboard tournament was held March 31 and the team finished an impressive 7-1 in the 10- team round robin tournament. Men’s baseball Women’s national tennis Men’s national tennis Wake Forest swept High Point, Radford HR Avg. Avg. and N.C. State in the last home tourna- 1. Allan Dykstra (Wake Forest) 13 1. Audra Cohen (Miami) 68.81 1. John Isner (Georgia) 61.68 ment.Just as in the last tournament, the 2. Yonder Alonso (Miami) 9 2. Melanie Gloria (Fresno St.) 60.55 2. Somdev Devvarman (UVA) 60.18 team will look to sophomore veterans Nata- 3. Tony Thomas Jr. (Florida State) 7 3. Megan Falcon (LSU) 60.29 3. Jesse Levine (Florida) 52.20 lie Mullikin and Jessica Furlong, who are 3. Matt Wieters (Georgia Tech) 7 4. Benjamin Kohlloeffel(UCLA) averaging 2.5 and 2.4 kills per game at the 4. Susie Babos (California) 52.36 49.60 net, respectively. Freshman Kate Rodriguez 3. Mike Roskopf (N.C. State) 7 5. Kristi Miller (Georgia Tech) 44.83 5. Kevin Anderson (Illinois) 49.06 led the team in kills at the last home tournament, finishing with 3.0 kills per game. Sophomore Mary-Margaret Langston and freshmen Abby Miller and Sara Uni- acke played well defensively for Wake For- est.At the Duke tournament March 24, the Deacs went 5-3. The Deacs hope to improve the spring record at another suc- cessful home tournament, which is now Dykstra Alonso Cohen Gloria Isner Devvarman at 12-4.

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It has been a rather abrupt regu- from the time the ball was released. to attend this competitive softball lar season for Intramural softballers, That is to say that if a player hits a tournament, and there will also be with the final games coming this grounder to the shortstop and the teams representing Wake Forest. week. shortstop makes an overthrow, the All those interested are encouraged Players have expressed their excite- baserunner, assuming he has not al- to come watch and support the home ment from playing in relatively loose ready reached first base and is trying team as they will play games on both competition outside on Water Tower for second by the time the shortstop April 14-15 in the afternoon and Field in a variety of ways, and the threw the ball to first, is entitled to into the night. Intramural staff would like to extend second base. a warm thanks to those participants Going back to on-field play, Team who love the game. Need It showed the will to win last With playoffs approaching and an week, earning team of the week Umpire of the Week: Ryan Mc- air of seriousness looming overhead, honors. Manus captains are reminded that they will They got off to a Bad News Bears receive their playoff brackets by the start, making six consecutive errors end of the week. in the first inning, leading to an 11-0 If you are not a captain, please refer early deficit. to the IM Web site for up-to-date However, they persevered and information on playoff brackets and turned things around, coming all the scheduling times. way back to beat Sons of Thunder One more rules clarification before by a score of 16-14. playoff games commence: When a In other softball news, the first ball is overthrown and goes out of ever Deacon Slugfest Tournament Nick Babladelis/Old Gold & Black play (i.e. it goes outside the yellow will take place this weekend. line), the baserunner is entitled to Wake Forest has invited several A player goes up for a jump shot during the men’s Intramural basketball champi- the base he is achieving, plus one, schools from all over the Southeast Compiled by Brett Noble onships held in Reynolds Gymnasium. B4 Thursday, April 12, 2007 Old Gold & Black Sports

TrackBy Lindsay Hamilton | Staffbeats writer man Tyler unfavorable Dodds placed first in the 400- in the same event, juniorconditions Molly Kennedy Bingham and Dodds finishedat firstDuke with 8 for third place. meet “The weather wasn’t meter dash with a time of 49.22 seconds. finished fifth with a time of 26.02 sec- a time of 40.83, just 17 seconds off the great, but we turned in some good per- The women’s and men’s track teams Wake Forest also succeeded greately in onds. In a longer-distance event, senior regional-qualifying time. “It was nice formances and are looking forward to traveled to Durham for the Duke Invi- the 100-meter dash, with senior Eric Matthew Owen finished eighth with a to have Kevin Marion back with the the conference championship at Mary- tational April 6-7, for a “nice tune-up Seely (10.82 seconds), junior Oderah time of 8:27.46 in the 3,000-meter team. He automatically qualified for the land,” Neuberger said. “The meet at for ACC (Championship) in two weeks,” Nwaeze (11.33) and sophomore Taylor run. Following an excellent first day of NCAA regional meet with his long jump Tennessee this weekend will be more according to senior Lindsay Neuberger. Wildman (11.53) finishing in first, third short distance events, the team moved effort,” said director of track and field competitive and really get us going for Even in miserable weather conditions, and seventh, respectively. In the 200- into field and relay competition on the Annie Bennett. Marion placed second the ACCs (Championship). I think we the team was able to come away with meter dash, junior Kevin Marion, who second day. The team brought in several in the event with a leap of 24-2 ½, even are all looking forward to it and hoping victories both in team and individual said that he thought “it was a really good first place victories. In the 4x800-meter, in tough weather conditions. for better conditions as well.” events. first meet for me,” finished in first with freshmen Lee Baily, Keaton Morgan and On the field, freshman Thomas Sens- The team travels next to Knoxville, The Deacs placed first in three events, a time of 21.41 seconds. Junior Michael Nicholas Lepley and senior Matthew ing finished seventh in the discus throw Tenn. for the Sea Ray Relays and to and also placed in several development Bingham finished closely behind, with a Owen ran a time of 7:50.44 to finish with a toss of 148-6 and senior Lindsay the Carolina Fast Times in Chapel Hill events the first day. For the men, fresh- time of 21.46 seconds. For the women first. In the 4x100m, Marion, Seely, Neuberger finished with a heave of 45- April 14. Simpson’s win helps men’s Men’s tennis hits 19 wins By Chris D’Auria | Staff writer ing its 19th win during the contest. Andrew Brasseaux won his match This feat has not been accomplished by forfeit. The 2006-’07 school year has since the record was set in 1976 and Paul’s victory in this contest marks golf to third place finish brought many great athletic achieve- 1980. his 30th of the season, becoming By Martin Rickman | Staff writer before this win, battled the top five players in ments to the Wake Forest campus, Contributing to this feat was the the 10th person in Wake history college golf and shot all three rounds of par and a majority of these moments acquisition of the doubles points by to do so. In one of their toughest challenges yet, the or better to capture the individual title. have come through a defeat of Geor- Wake’s four horsemen of doubles, as With two games left in the regular Demon Deacons golf team fought their way The Deacons would not have finished third gia Tech. senior Todd Paul and junior Mariusz season plus the postseason, Paul will to an impressive third place finish at the U.S. if not for the spectacular play of junior Chris Another one of those moments Adamski improved their record to attempt to break the record of 36 Collegiate Championship in Alpharetta, Ga., McCartin as well, who anchored the Deacs occured for 15-7, and sophomore Cory Parr and season wins set by Derrick Spice in April 9-11, behind junior Webb Simpson who and posted his career-best finish tied for third the Deacs junior Charles Sartor won their 20th 2002 and 106 career wins set by claimed his first win as a collegiate golfer. at +3. on April 7 match of the season, a career high. David Bere during the 2003-’04 Facing one of the toughest fields in golf, the The Deacs also gained a strong final round when the If these wins were not enough, the season. Deacons battled 12 top-25 teams. finish from freshman Brendan Gielow and 11th-ranked teams did it in likely fashion by win- The regular season will come to The team, which shot 12 stokes better on sophomore Dustin Groves, who both shot D e m o n ning with the same score, 8-4. a close this weekend with a pair April 11 than April 10, finished just two shots final round in the 74s. Gielow finished tied D e a c o n The singles bracket also proved of home contests April 13 against back from UCLA and 10 shots back from for 43rd due to a second round 82 at +13, men’s tennis its worth again, with the Deacons Miami and April 15 against Florida second-ranked Georgia. and Groves, who also struggled on the second team not winning four of their six singles State. The course, which played impossibly hard day with an 80, finished tied for 56th at +17. only defeated matches. After these, the Deacs will have to this week, ate many of the nation’s best players Senior Sean Moore shot 238, good for a tie Hamar the Yellow Paul and Hamar defeated their bear all and show what they have alive, as Simpson was the only golfer to shoot for 71st at +22. Jackets 5-1, opponents in clean sweeps, Parr learned this season at the ACC under par for the tournament at -1. Simp- The Deacs next travel to the ACC Cham- but also tied the school record for defeated his opponent in a brutal Tournament April 19-21 in Cary, son, who had five career second place finishes pionship April 20-22. most match wins in a season, earn- three-set match and freshman N.C. Pressbox: Davis Cup proves entertaining in Winston Continued from Page B1 of the crowd during their impressive demolition ing matches that don’t count,” Blake said, who the point where it detracts from its actual value. of the talented Spaniards. claimed he had never played in an atmosphere In fact, all too often the gargantuan build-up is Even during the meaningless “dead rubbers” like this before. eventually greeted by the occasion that turns out United States squad through to the semifinals on Easter Sunday, the Joel remained surprisingly “That many people here, it’s really exciting. I’m unworthy of the lofty expectations. (Team USA will take on Sweden in September). full, yet another tribute to the passion of those in happy to be a part of it.” But this past weekend in Winston-Salem, the Americans James Blake and Roddick each won their attendance. It has been said that tennis is great theater. This Davis Cup was the Grand Canyon. You expected April 6 singles match in straight sets over Tommy After his second victory of the weekend on April past weekend, the showstoppers were endless. to witness something incredible, and it did not Robredo and Fernando Verdasco, respectively, 8, Blake praised the unbelievable contribution of Ovations greeted the conclusion of nearly every disappoint. paving the way for the unbeatable doubles duo the spectators. point, and a collection of creative cheers from the to clinch the tie on Saturday for Captain Patrick “I definitely appreciate how much they came many excited hooligans kept the intensity sky-high McEnroe, whose role was reduced to an admiring out to support us and how many people are here throughout the competition. 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A year after the renovations, the Hatches’ garage is now fully equipped with all a The Executive college student needs Suite By Ryan Durham | Sports editor for the success of The Garage. The university staff and facilities man- The paint has dried. The dust has agement are responsible for some settled. The workmen have left, of the upkeep and maintenance. and a year later the garage that Julie “The school has been amazing,” Hatch had turned into a student Mrs. Hatch said. “Wake Forest was meeting place and home away wonderful the way they came in from home is slowly but surely here and did it.” gaining renown and interest from Another integral part of the faculty and students alike. operations is a graduate student What was once a garage for the who lives in the apartment above cars of President Emeritus Thomas the garage and acts an ad-hoc staff K. Hearn Jr. is now The Garage, a member. This year Karver Bolton student hangout that looks more serves as the graduate student like an upscale living room, fitted who helps the Hatches manage with big screen television, than a the garage. former abode for cars. “I’ve gained a unique perspec- But in the year since the Hatches tive on how vibrant our com- opened their home to students and munity is at Wake,” Bolton said. faculty, has it become the hangout “The students, faculty and staff that they hoped? whom I have met at The Garage “Overall, it has been very suc- are doing lots of amazing things. cessful,” said Mrs. Hatch. “I think I have a new appreciation for the it’s starting to become part of the excellence with which the Wake community, slowly but surely.” Forest staff does things. Everyone Though Mrs. Hatch is happy from Facilities Management and with the success that the new hang- Special Events has been so skilled out has seen, she and Hatch await at what they do and so helpful the day that it is used on a daily to me.” basis by student groups. The help of Bolton has been “It’s been a nice place, but we appreciated especially because of feel like students are beginning the Hatches’ busy schedule. to come,” said Mrs. Hatch. “The Since August, 46 events have student usage may be a little less been held in the garage, which than we thought it would be, but have varied from professors’ class it’s been a good start, if it is con- sessions to the Student Govern- tinue to be used steadily because ment cabinet. Benson University Center, who in mind, it is definitely limited it’s helped us work out the little If student organizations are inter- handles reservations. Newport in size.” kinks.” ested in reserving the lounge it’s was part of the original commit- The Garage provides a space that Don’t get the wrong idea though. not a difficult process but there are tee that set out the guidelines for student organizations can benefit The Garage is not a place for large some guidelines including having events in The Garage. from using. All its amenities and parties or groups, but is more the a faculty/staff adviser present, “Having seen and used the its casual atmosphere create a very perfect setting for small groups, ending events before midnight space with some of my student productive environment, and classes and even the executive com- and a 25-person limit. employees, it is a great location every once in a while President mittees of the university’s many It is also suggested that groups for a casual get together,” Newport or Mrs. Hatch might just drop different student organizations. submit requests to use the space at said. “You can conduct a meeting, in to talk about The Garage and With comfy couches and reclin- least two weeks in advance to try share a meal and watch TV all in try to become even more involved ers, students can sit and discuss and allow time for arraignments the same place.” with the student body. the pertinent issues of the day in and approvals to be made. “We have had no problems to “It gives us a good opportunity a different off-campus setting. The proper forms to reserve the date and I would strongly encour- to come out (and meet students),” The President and Mrs. Hatch garage are available through Gale age groups to consider The Garage Hatch said. “When we can we just are not the only ones responsible Newport, operations manager of for their next event. But, do keep love to come and meet people.”

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Your Mother Should Know | Snap, Crackle, Etc. Northerner anxiously seeks a dose of Yankee culture the in-store speakers and an amiable sales clerk Like a Yankee bagel in a Confederate rock tumbler, in a long line of inadvertent celebrity porn-stars. immediately offered us a drink. the South has slowly worn away my comparatively Moral of the story? We graciously declined, though I immediately rough northern edges. I don’t care how close you and your lover(s) are regretted the decision after noticing a large bottle As I was driving to pick up some barbeque the now– if you become even slightly famous, that of Maker’s Mark bourbon near the back of the other day, Tim McGraw’s song “My Little Girl” tape is goin’ public. store. completely choked me up for the third time this On this inauspicious Friday the 13th, don’t miss Another genial clerk, identifying himself as one of month. the loveable trio of Master Shake, Meatwad and the label’s four designers, quickly struck up another It was then that it dawned on me that I now Frylock in their first appearance on the silver screen Rob McFeeley conversation with us. unconsciously separate my life into two periods, with Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film Staff columnist He was shocked to learn that we both hail from Pre and Post “Wagon Wheel.” As visions of hush- For Theatres. New Jersey. Sarah, said he, fit the part quite well. puppies danced in my head, I realized I needed a Carl Brutananadilewski, friendly neighbor of the This past Easter Weekend, while Andy Rod- This gentleman had pegged me, however, for a dose of Northern culture as soon as possible. My film’s stars, describes the feature as “more friggin’ dick overhead slammed countless Busch Lights Southerner. He claimed that my “Alabama haircut” first thought? “Someone better get whacked on awesome than the ’87 Giants.” at Freddie B’s, my girlfriend Sarah and I headed had deceived him. this weekend’s Soprano’s.” Lastly, for those of you seeking aural pleasure, to the mall in Charlotte for some hardcore spring A smile crept across Sarah’s face at this remark; Those who caught the show this past Sunday Neil Young’s recently released Live at Massey Hall shopping. she loves to harass me about cutting my “ridicu- will know that my wish was thankfully granted. 1971 presents a fantastic recording of an incredibly In this lovely annual tradition of ours, I follow lous” bangs. On the other coast, the boys started off the new intimate solo concert in his native Canada. her around and employ my extensive sartorial Unfortunately, it seems the designer was correct season of Entourage with a bang. If you’re unfamiliar with Young’s music, make knowledge (“muslin’s a must”) to help develop in his assessment of my hairstyle. The tension between Vince’s foxy new agent and sure to check out this new album. her spring wardrobe. Although I was previously unaware of the phe- his “ex” will definitely provide for some memorably There’s something awe-inspiring about hearing Toward the end of this year’s spree, we entered nomenon, my current coif – confirmed by my crude quips from the ever-charming Ari Gold. an artist refer to absolute classics like “Old Man” the new Billy Reid boutique, the greatest and most Georgian buddy as a clear example of the “SEC Be sure to clear a solid block from 9-10:30 p.m. and “Heart of Gold” as “new songs”. aggressively hip store I have ever seen. Sweep” – is indeed more popular below the Mason- on Sunday nights and relish in the return of these I’ll leave you with a quote from Young’s “Ala- Make sure to hit the label’s site – BillyReid.com Dixon Line. two great, back-to-back HBO series. bama.” Appearances, like my current haircut, are – their style adds a unique, Southern twist to both This is yet another point in a disturbing trend Sex tape drama never seems to disappear from often deceiving. Always remember to look deeper traditional preppy looks and vintage chic. I’ve noticed lately. After almost three years down the media for long – Lauren “LC” Conrad, star – “the Devil fools with the best laid plans.” Take Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young rocked through here, I’ve slowly been assimilated into the culture. of MTV’s The Hills, is rumored to be the latest care. Life Old Gold & Black Thursday, April 12, 2007 B7

Theatre Review | Romeo and Juliet

Timeless classic reinvigoratedBy Carolyn Jones | Staff writer inShe creates new quite a scene when production she Phillis, snaps Romeo out of the self- laughs so hard at one of her own jokes absorbed misery that is caused by his While the story of Romeo and Juliet that it is a wonder that everyone else on banishment. is known backwards and forward by stage was able to keep a straight face. Andrews chooses a less-common most students, the university’s produc- One of Romeo’s close friends, the conclusion to this tragedy of young tion delivers new thrills and more than ever-popular Mercutio, is brilliantly lovers. a few laughs to keep the audience tuned performed by senior Mike Casby. Juliet wakes just as Romeo is in his final into this emotional roller coaster of a His mastery of wit and speech makes it death throws and expires in her arms. love story. seem as if it is perfectly natural to poke When both are dead, they are left in Under the direction of Sharon Andews, fun at lovers’ dreams through details of their final embrace in a powerful tableau associate professor of acting and direct- Queen Mab’s trickery. emphasizing this tragic loss of life to ing, the timelessness of the Bard comes Add sophomore Drew Grindrod both the audience as well as the war- to life. as Benvolio to Casby’s Mercutio and ring families. The fair city of Verona is fully real- Romeo and Juliet seem too lovestruck The loss of these star-crossed lovers is ized as the lights rise on a stage that is to keep up with the Shakespearean style accentuated by the statuesque “spirits” of complete with streets, a piazza and the comebacks zinged at them by the mis- Tybalt, Mercutio and Paris, each framed famous balcony at the Capulet house- chievous duo. by an arch, watching over the families hold. The elegant, though sometimes reveal- reconciling. Senior Erich Jones plays the lovestruck ing costumes, polished sword fighting These interpretations help to lead the Romeo opposite senior Dowd Keith as and fancy footwork at the Capulets’ audience to consider the effects of this Juliet. dance are the finishing touches to the long-standing grudge and the need for To counter the tragedy of these young, combination of well-played comedic revenge. impetuous lovers, comedic characters, moments, touching lovers’ exchanges After seeing this well-made production like the baffled and illiterate Peter (junior and witty retorts. of the familiar Shakespearean classic, the Eric Pearce), cause their fair share of As the play continues toward its tragic audience might find that this play can laughs. For example, Peter humorously end, the sorrow and rage of losing a become so much more than just a 400- flounders and bumbles when the Capu- family member are touchingly portrayed year-old text when they “go hence, to lets send him rushing here and there by senior Katherine McEnery as Lady have more talk of these sad things,” and with their miscellaneous errands and Capulet, who mourns Tybalt’s death and realize that Shakespeare’s message is still party preparations. demands revenge from Prince Escalus meaningful in today’s world. Senior Laura Halsey is able to take (senior Peter Ayoub). Performances of Romeo and Juliet are Albert Brown/The Howler full advantage of the humor Shake- Things quickly seem to fall apart for showing at 7:30 p.m. on April 11-14 Seniors Erich Jones and Dowd Keith portray Shakespeare’s doomed speare intended for the character of Romeo and Juliet while Friar Lawrence, and at 2:00 p.m. on April 15 in the lovers in the theatre department’s production of Romeo and Juliet. the nurse. played by graduate school student Brad MainStage Theatre.

The Charity Stripe | Concert Review | The Decemberists Fundamentally sound jokes Indie group performs inspiring show By Rachel Kowal | Staff writer ing applause and lead singer, Colin Meloy, jingle about bandmate Chris Funk’s butt confessed that the band was experimenting crack (which I suppose could have been vis- Masters provides The crowd can make or break a show. Even with their setlists. ible had he not been wearing a jacket). a top notch act can be ruined by a disruptive, While they chose to start the Raleigh Jenny Conlee then joined in on the accor- unruly and unappreciative audience. show off with a number of long songs, dion. Later, to the amusement of the crowd, Luckily, the audience at The Decemberists they kicked off their previous show with Meloy tried to instigate a band war with show on April 3 in Raleigh only served to shorter songs. Fall Out Boy. sleepy Easter fun improve the experience. While the long songs were a treat, the However, what really set the show apart for tournament wasn’t on yet – it Indeed, the winning combination of an absence of shorter me was not the the- was a replay of the 1960 Masters impressive performance and an enthusiastic songs would cer- atrical aspects of the digitally re-mastered so it was in audience yielded a truly inspiring event that tainly have been (The Decemberists) certainly show or the onstage color (There were a lot of brown left nearly everyone grinning long after the overwhelming, remain governed by their own banter between the show’s conclusion. so I was relieved musicians. sweaters). whims and have not lost This was supposed to have been Set in a concert hall in Raleigh that typi- to hear shorter, Instead, I found the one of the most exciting Masters cally houses the North Carolina Symphony, more upbeat touch with their audience. defining moment to Bert Phillips in history, but the mellifluous the numerous balconies contributed to the songs like “Yankee be the audience par- Senior columnist narration of Jim Nantz turned whimsical, retro nature of the show. Bayonet” and “O, ticipation in “Sons the whole affair into a somnolent Even the outfits of the band members Valencia,” which also served to build up and Daughters,” the concluding song on Well … I did it. I actually sat daydream. seemed to fit the formal setting of the speed and energy for the show’s memorable the original setlist. down on a Sunday and watched Nantz’s voice, sounding like show, since they were dressed in suits that finale. What started out as a casual invitation to a whole day of golf. a childish James Earl Jones just appeared to have come out of your well- Though it is likely that certain aspects of a few people to come onstage for a sing-a- I feel like Easter break is sup- waking up from total anesthesia, dressed grandfather’s attic. the show were scripted — the appearance long quickly evolved into a free-for-all that posed to contain just this sort proved to be a similar obstacle to The Decemberists boldly opened their of the papier-mâché whale, for one — other included some 50 plus audience members of thing – the mundane, the consciousness the whole day. show with a series of their longer songs, moments seemed to be more spontaneous gleefully singing and surrounding the five peaceful … and with any luck Yet a few moments of excite- including “The Tain,” parts one, two and and off-the-cuff. band members. the ham-filled. ment threatened to wake me up three of “The Crane Wife” and “The Island.” At one point, after joking about the lofty People danced with people they didn’t But this break started off inaus- – the requisite 70-foot putts that After around 30 minutes of near-continu- perspective the balconies provided the audi- piciously: my North Carolina break 50 feet right-to-left, then ous playing, the crowd broke into stagger- ence, Meloy began an impromptu little See Concert, Page B9 home got three inches of Easter 35 feet back left-to-right, then snow, and I even managed to do plop in the hole like a terrified homework. whack-a-mole managed to get me Things went from bad to worse, on my feet a bit longer than, say, Restaurant Review | Pig Pickin’s reader, when I didn’t get any ham a Cameron Stanley elbow jumper. at all, the whole week (although Laziness was having trouble being my Dad did buy me a 40 of Bud served. Heavy, which was a resounding But if I threatened to get too success). excited, the staid commentary of Barbecue joint delivers Southern comfort food But this Sunday I got my fill British people always grounded By Amy Smerdzinski | Staff writer of lazy Easter languor. me. I’ve always had a soft spot for Something about listening to We have all seen the building on the way boring sports. the English gives you a calm, to the football games, or going out to Fred- I watch the Tour de France reassured trust of them. die B’s or Pure Chrome, but have you ever every year with great enthusiasm If Bono said “Bert, we need you taken notice of it? and zeal. take off your pants and jump in I had never given Pig Pickin’s a second And as much as I hate baseball, this tub of glass,” I’d be there. glance. I come from a family that must try you have to admire the atmo- Except he would call pants “trou- every back-alley, shack restaurant on the sphere of the thing. The fans sit sers.” side of the road to find what my dad calls out there in the sun on metal I think it must come from “real southern barbecue” and Pig Pickin’s bleachers and drink and eat and the incredibly quaint way Brits seemed too well put together to serve good smoke until you feel like they phrase things. barbecue. are just going to melt into the At one point, Tiger hit his drive So, I had no intention of dining there, stadium. into a stand of “Georgia Pines”… especially because when I think of authen- But I had never gotten around not just any pines, mind you … tic North Carolinian barbecue, University to watching a full day of golf. and had to hit out from directly Parkway is not the first place I would go And that’s because it’s stupid to behind one of them. looking. But I was pleasantly surprised by do that. But there are a number His four-wooden-iron or what- what I found. of reasons to do it anyway. ever it was slammed into the tree Pig Pickin’s is better put together than For one, it’s a gentleman’s and bent in half, at which point any fast-food restaurant I’ve been to. The game, and since I want to be a Nick Faldo said, in all his nasal interior of the restaurant is well-decorated gentleman, I have to do things wonder, “Oh! There goes the to the theme of “Pig-Pickin’s” and is well like this. shahft!” designed for a nice, casual sit-down meal My regimen of continued expo- As glorious as that moment with family and friends. sure to The Hills doesn’t seem to was, it may have been an omen The atmosphere is cozy, with pig decor be sufficing … I think you have of doom for Tiger. all around and a fireplace that gives the to be rich and play boring sports Or maybe it was the snow restaurant a home-like feeling. to succeed. garishly shining forth its argent It also has televisions that usually feature Amy Smerdzinski/Old Gold & Black Secondly, I like to see white baldness from the window beside sporting events. The service is friendly and people get put in their place. I’ve the TV. He couldn’t manage to quick. Pig Pickin’s, the homestyle restaurant located on Deacon Boulevard, offers had enough of us, to tell the truth, pull it off. The prices at Pig Pickin’s are extremely authentic eastern and western style North Carolina barbecue. and I think we have too. This is There was a moment where affordable for the quality and amount of why we all root for Tiger. he hit an approach shot literally food you receive. ington,” style barbecue (with a ketchup based their menu to offer an even larger variety It’s also why I have this raging 50 feet from the hole, and then I ordered the chopped barbecue plate, sauce). Now, I am not from North Carolina, that will contain more food for the same crush on Maya Angelou (whose the ball came to a full stop, and which included baked but I can say I’ve had my prices. class, by the way, is phenomenal then slowly started trickling back beans (upon my request fair share of barbecue, I am a firm believer that you cannot come so far. Except yes, my cell phone toward the pin, as though guided over cole slaw), french Pig Pickin’s so I feel safe in saying to North Carolina and not try the barbe- did go off. In Maya Angelou’s by the spirit of Notorious, yield- fries and hush puppies. Location | 613 Deacon Blvd. that Pig Pickin’s knows cue. I would not recommend Pig Pickin’s class). ing an eight-foot birdie try. But This entire meal was Hours | 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. - Sat. what they are doing, at as the first choice to take someone who Lastly, I need to watch golf it was not to be. under $7. Most other least for “city” barbecue. wants authentic southern barbecue, but for because of my unrelenting and Some 31-year-old from Iowa meals are under $10, Serving | BBQ Their baked beans are a college student, the prices, convenience passionate commitment to lazi- with a baby and a big smile won: with the most expen- Dress | Casual just like home-cooked and food quality of Pig Pickin’s makes it ness. Justice unserved. sive meal being the large Price Range | $6 - $12 beans, but the hush the perfect choice. “Ambling sports,” as I like to And Jim Nantz droned on in barbecues ribs plate for puppies are mediocre And hey, if you don’t have time to sit down call them, are a part of our life- his Novocaine voice, and some $14.99. Rating | (out of 5) and the sweet tea was and eat there – even though it only takes style we should embrace. British people said some clever Pig Pickin’s also does a not the best. about 40 minutes to eat-in – you can also So I sat down with a bowl of things, and Tiger, ever the gentle- great job in catering to The menu included a take advantage of Pig Pickin’s carry-out and oatmeal and bananas at noon men, shook hands. Dr. Angelou lovers of both eastern-style barbecue (with a variety of dishes, but I was also informed take it back to the dorms for some barbecue and flipped on CBS. Only the would be proud. I was asleep. vinegar based sauce) and western, or “Lex- that as of April 5, Pig Pickin’s has expanded and TV. What could be better than that?