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Thursday | September 22, 2005SeahawkServing UNC Wilmington since 1948 Volume LVII | Number 4 Wilmington welcomes growth and change with Vision 2020 Plan All photos by Kristin Cheshire | THE SEAHAWK All photos by Kristin Cheshire |

The river walk in historic downtown Wilmington (left), as well as the store fronts and resturaunts along Front and Water Streets (Roy's Riverboat Landing, right) are just a few of the more scenic places located downtown. The Vision 2020 plan aims to bring all of downtown Wilmington to the same standards.

popular bars and clubs in the coun- is bursting with potential to be one understands that there are many currently underway. Some of the Ben Wimmer News Editor try, Nashville, Tenn., has its country of the top cities on the east coast and parts of downtown that remain other goals listed by the City staff music scene, and Austin, Texas is also under- for Wilmington Every popular city in America is known for its popular nightlife as stands that the “The Vision 2020 Plan provides a clear roadmap to the Vision 2020 celebrated for a signature part of its well. Wilmington is bursting with city already development and redevelopment of our downtown area. Although include: con- downtown area, and Wilmington potential and by 2020 it could be put attracts a this is designed to be a guide rather than policy, it does give us a structing pub- intends to put this formula to use to good use. steady num- lic squares and through the Wilmington Vision The main goals of the 2020 ber of tour- vision to follow as we enjoy the increased vitality of downtown waterfront parks 2020 plan. Wilmington’s Vision plan include making downtown ists each year Wilmington.” downtown, uti- 2020 Plan will aim at perking up its the most desirable place to live in thanks to the -Wilmington Mayor Spence Broadhurst lizing the current already beautiful downtown area Wilmington regardless of a person’s U.S.S. North empty spaces while drawing extra attention to income, stressing the incorporation Carolina, various festivals and empty and intends to stimulate downtown, stimulating street level where downtown meets the Cape of the Cape Fear River into the events and most importantly three growth with new businesses and activity, improving economic devel- Fear River. Other large cities in the downtown area for tourists, busi- nearby beaches that are unspoiled renovation. opment downtown by increasing southeast- nesses and residents, and of course and that become heavily populated Wilmington Vision 2020 is a downtown jobs, finishing northern ern United making downtown the most attrac- between Memorial Day and Labor collaboration involving Wilmington downtown’s grid pattern, making States have tive part of Wilmington. The 2020 Day. Wilmington’s population is Downtown, Inc. and EDAW, Inc. Front Street a two-way street, widen- exclusive vision statement reads: “In the year also growing rapidly and pick- along with other public organiza- ing downtown sidewalks, increasing areas that 2020, the City of Wilmington, North ing up momentum as the years go tions. Wilmington Downtown, Inc. the number of special events down- attract tour- Carolina will be recognized as one by. According to the U.S. Census is a group of multiple committees town, extending the riverwalk from ists every of the eastern Bureau, Wilmington’s population and also the new name of the for- the Cape Fear Memorial bridge to year. New This dilapidated seaboard’s in 1990 was 55,530, in 2000 it was mer DARE, Inc. (Downtown Area the Holmes Bridge, promoting the Orleans has hotel is one of most livable 75,838, and the bureau estimates Revitalization Effort), EDAW, Inc. development of housing, providing its French several decrepit cities – a lead- that Wilmington’s 2003 population is a design firm that specializes in public spaces for civic and leisure Quarter, areas still visible ing jewel of the equaled 91,137. With Wilmington’s various design and planning efforts activities, preserving the historical Miami has downtown. mid-Atlantic population and tourism on the rise, including landscape architecture and natural areas of downtown and South Beach, region.” the city must also expand physi- and planning/urban design. The Atlanta is home to some of the most The plan realizes that Wilmington cally to accommodate. Vision 2020 plan was completed in 1997 and is see VISION 2020 page 5 2 the Seahawk | NEWS | September 22, 2005 UNCW welcomes Katrina evacuee students

all just stuff...it can be replaced.” given any special treatment. didn’t require transcripts.” After several days in Houston and Dallas “Everybody, including the students we’ve “They’re wonderful young people,” Bell and hearing about the destruction of New met, is great to all of us,” Collins, the mechan- said “I’m glad we could do our small part to Orleans, Collins figured he’d better come up ical engineering major said. “We’ve all been help them.” with another plan for his junior year. “We made to feel incredibly welcome here.” The University of North Carolina Board figured we didn’t have a school to go, with “They’re a really great group of students,” of Governors will waive all tuition and fees Tulane right downtown.” said Anne Marie Bell, associate director for students uprooted by Hurricane Katrina. So, he headed home to Wilmington. “I of admissions. “They’re very enthusiastic. “The seven students won’t have to pay any- Barbara J. Twigg wasn’t sure exactly what I’d do, but once I They’ll do fine here.” thing to attend UNCW this year,” said Emily Senior Staff Writer got here things worked out Bliss, UNCW financial aid director. “Yes, great,” Collins said. “Incredible is the only way to describe it is unusual, but then we’ve never taken in Tulane University Junior Jeffrey Collins He is now one of seven hurricane displaced had only lived in his New Orleans ground students from universities how we’ve been treated. Everyone here students before.” level apartment two days when Hurricane in Louisiana enrolled at has bent over backwards for us. Every The campus book- Katrina roared up the Gulf Coast aimed at UNCW. He can’t say enough store is also offering Louisiana. good things about UNCW. administrator, every professor keep a helping hand. It is “We were told to evacuate,” said Collins. “Incredible is the only asking if there is anything they can do giving the new stu- “I’ve been through seven hurricanes down way to describe how we’ve dents their books and there, so I thought leaving was pretty good been treated,” Collins said. for us. It’s amazing.” supplies for free, if idea.” “Everyone here has bent -Tulane University Junior Jeffrey Collins they want them, said At midnight on Sunday, Aug. 28, just over backwards for us. Every (pictured right) store manager Tanya hours before Katrina made landfall, he and administrator, every profes- Szulak. “We’re glad to seven friends hastily packed up a few belong- sor keep asking if there is help,” Szulak said. ings and jumped into a couple of cars and anything they can do for us. It’s amazing.” The seven students from Tulane and the “That’s great,” said Collins, when told headed for Texas. Collins’ mother is Dr. Edna Collins, an University of New Orleans are registered at about the waived tuition and the bookstore “I grabbed some pictures, my computer, interim chair for the department of curricular UNCW as visiting students, meaning they’re offer. “I certainly didn’t expect anything like camera, clothes and left,” Collins said. “My studies in the education department. He read- not here to earn a degree, Bell said. “And due this…it’s a very nice surprise.” apartment is probably under water and my ily admits his transition here has been easier to these unusual circumstances, we tried to things are gone, but I’m okay with that. It’s than most students, but doesn’t think he’s been streamline the entry process. For instance we www.uncw.edu/hurricanerelief Those looking to assist with relief for Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans should check out www.uncw.edu/hurricanerelief. There, students can find a listing of relief events and more information of what can be done to help. UNCW students and organizations help with Katrina relief efforts

Amanda Hutcheson Staff Writer room buildings. Students are encouraged to donate whatever they can. When Hurricane Katrina, just downgraded SGA will also be hosting a dance-a-thon from a category 5, hit the gulf coast last in October to raise money for Hurricane week, the devastation was enormous. Once Katrina relief with the help of other organi- levies broke in New Orleans, 80 percent of zations. There will be another fundraising the city was underwater. High poverty rates event in the spring. “We are waiting until meant many citizens did not have the means things calm down to host an event,” said to evacuate. The death toll is already in the Katie Gurgainus, VP of Organizations. “We hundreds. “This is going to be an issue that don’t want people to forget about this catas- is going to need our attention for months and trophe after just a few months. It is going to even years,” remarked Student Body President take years to rebuild and we should continue Bradley Ballou. to support these efforts well into the future.” So what are Seahawk students doing to Students can also go to the website http:// help with the relief effort? www.uncw.edu/hurricanerelief to find out SGA, along with other student organiza- what else is being done on campus.

Nolan Dean | THE SEAHAWK Nolan Dean | tions, will be setting up American Red Cross Beckham Wyrick picks up a baked good at a bake sale to support victims of cans around campus. Cans will be in the Hurricane Katrina. Not only is UNCW holding many fundraising events, Student Union, Wagner, the library, and class- but the campus is also taking in students from Louisianna and Mississippi that were displaced by the hurricane. UNCW welcomes Katrina evacuee students Seahawkthe “Excellence Through Truth and Dedication” since 1948 September 22, 2005

Editor-in-Chief - LinnieSarah Helpern Seahawk Staff Opinion Managing Editor - Liana Pesci Advertising Director - Rhonda Aldridge Ask News Editor - Ben Wimmer Nice try Mr. Bush, but Sports Editor - Brett Henley Lifestyles Editor - Andrea Cavallier Polly you’re a little late Chief Photographer - Nolan Dean Distribution Manager - Jonathan Grubbs Advice for the lovelorn and world-weary Recently the federal government has come expected to be in the thousands. Now the Adviser - Kevin Knight under strong criticism with regard to its slow floodwaters in New Orleans are reportedly response in aiding victims that were left in the contaminated with E.coli bacteria, and things Student Media Coordinator - Bill DiNome Polly Parker aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Many ques- are looking worse everyday. Staff Writer tions are being thrown around ranging from President Bush and Vice President Cheney Contributing Staff Dear Polly, race related questions to whether or not the have made several recent visits to the region Assistant News Editor: Hollan Peterson I’ve been seeing my boyfriend, James, United States is properly prepared for a state to curb opinions about Washington’s slow Assistant Sports Editor: Brant Wilkerson-New since January. He graduated in May and got of emergency. Why did it take more than four response to the disaster. Mayor Nagin told Assistant Lifestyles Editor: Justin McLeod his own place. I have roommates, so I stay days to get help into New Orleans and sur- reporters in an interview that he told President Assistant Photo Editor: Dan Hacker there almost every night. He just asked me if I rounding areas? Are so many National Guard Bush that they “had an incredible crisis here Distribution: Justin McLeod wanted to move in with him. The only problem troops spread out in Iraq and Afghanistan that and that his flying over in Air Force One does Copy Editor: Ashley Murphy is, my parents pay all my bills, and they say we cannot respond to a domestic emergency not do it justice.” Vice President Cheney vis- they’ll stop giving me any money if I move in for four to five days? ited Gulfport, Mississippi to view the dam- Contact Information with him. I don’t work, but James said he still Police were holed-up in stations, fires age first hand. Cheney received a less than Editor: 910-962-3229 / [email protected] wants me to live with him and not to worry burned, hospital evacuees were shot at, corps- warming response when he was interrupted Advertising: 910-962-3789 / [email protected] about the money. My mother is still really es floated around the city, local businesses by a heckler while giving a press briefing, News: [email protected] upset. She thinks it’s a huge mistake. What do were looted, and all the while people were the unidentified man shouted: “Go f--- your- Sports: [email protected] you think? starving and thirsting with little or no supplies self Mr. Cheney!” then repeated himself Lifestyles: [email protected] left. This went on for four days without any before leaving the scene. Cheney is obviously Fax: 910-962-7131 Jessica sign of help from federal officials, prompting familiar with the phrase, having uttered it to The Seahawk welcomes inquiries New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin to lash out at Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) on the Senate and encourages letters to the editor. Dear Jessica, the feds telling them: “Now get off your asses floor after being called out on his ties to Well, what do you think? You’ve told me and do something.” President Bush flew over Halliburton Co. and its contracts in Iraq. Letters to the Editor Policy what your boyfriend wants you to do and the gulf coast and viewed it from the comfort When asked about the heckler’s comments, The Seahawk encourages all readers to submit let- your what your parents want you to do, but of Air Force One before any help arrived. Cheney responded, “That’s the first time I’ve ters to the editor for possible publication. Please limit correspondence to 300 words. The Seahawk may you don’t really seem like you know what Journalists and cameramen made it into the heard it.” Regardless, Gulf Coast residents edit letters for space. The Seahawk reserves the you want. city to film the destruction and chaos before are obviously not happy and are definitely not right to refuse publication of any letter. Libelous, false But since you asked me, I think your any help arrived. Many New Orleans police interested in photo ops with President Bush and misleading material will not be considered for publication. All letters must be signed by the author. mother is right for a lot of reasons. officers had evacuated or been killed in the or any other government official for that mat- Letters to the editor are the individual opinions First of all, this is a boyfriend, not a storm’s aftermath which caused Mayor Nagin ter. Washington is promising an investigation of the author and do not necessarily reflect the husband. And LOTS of people live together to call for martial law in the city. Amid sharp into why it took so long for help to arrive. But opinions of the Seahawk staff or the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Letters can be without getting married, but until you get criticism regarding the response to Hurricane is it too late? Is the United States prepared for submitted in person at the Seahawk office located married—and maybe even after—it’s a bad Katrina, FEMA Director Michael Brown gave an emergency at home? So many questions, next to the Bookstore, by mail at the Seahawk idea to mix your finances. That goes double his resignation. The death toll in the region is so few answers. Newspaper, 601 S. College Rd. Wilmington, N.C. 28403-5624 or by e-mail at [email protected]. if you don’t have any actual money to contrib- ute; you will likely end up feeling indebted to him in ways you don’t to your parents. Think The Seahawk is published by the students of the Did pride deny the hurricane victims of aid? University of North Carolina Wilmington as a source about it: it’s one thing if your dad yells at you of news for the university and surrounding commu- for going over on your cell phone minutes, but could they perhaps be the same thing). It is nity. As a forum for free expression, the Seahawk Hollan Peterson and its staff operate with complete editorial freedom; it’s a whole different thing for your boyfriend Assistant News Editor highly unlikely that Castro is planning on the views contained within the Seahawk are those to do it. The bottom line is, if you are going smuggling 50,000 copies of the Communist of its staff and do not represent those of the uni- to live with someone make sure you can pay In the aftermath of Katrina nearly one hun- Manifesto in with his medical team, though I versity. Material in the paper is produced, selected dred countries have pledged aid to the United and edited by the editorial staff and writers of the your share. At least in the beginning. am sure that the tenets of communism would Seahawk. Unsigned editorials represent the major- Mainly, though, I don’t think you know States. Perhaps, the most interesting name on probably sound pretty good to those whose ity opinion of the editorial board. Signed editorials what you want. I hate to harp on that, but the list of those concerned for the welfare of lives have been impacted the most by the and commentaries are the opinion of the author US citizens is that of Cuba. No strings were and do not necessarily represent the views of moving in is a huge step in a relationship, and disaster. the Seahawk editors and staff. Advertising con- if you have any doubts, just don’t do it. attached to the 1,500 doctors and 26 tons of Yes, Castro has denied assistance from tent does not constitute an endorsement of the medicine that Cuba’s leader Fidel Castro had the US in the past when Cuba has been hit service by members of the Seahawk staff. The ready and waiting to leave for the disaster torn Seahawk is a member of the Associated Collegiate hard by hurricanes. But, can you blame him? Press. Individual staff members are affiliated with the E-mail Polly questions you would like her region of the Gulf and its surrounding evacuee After all, the first time that Castro asked the Society of Professional Journalists. The Seahawk to address in the Seahawk regarding life, love camps. US for help to overthrow the unconstitu- utilizes the Tribune Media Service for portions of It is true that relations with Cuba have content. The Seahawk is hosted on the Internet or the general pursuit of happiness at tional and severely corrupt regime of General by College Publisher, Inc. All content in printed [email protected]. been, well non-existent, for the past forty Batista, we told him to take a hike (at the time and electronic editions are (c) 2005, the Seahawk years. But last time I checked we were fight- Newspaper. On the Web: http://www.theseahawk.org ing the war on terrorism, not the cold war- (or see AID page 5 the Seahawk | OP/ED | September 22, 2005 5

from AID page 4 But that seems highly unlikely. from VISION 2020 page 1 construction, roadwork and renovation, The ubiquitous threat of terrorism is the which could make the city’s increasing traf- US corporations and tourism were flourish- reason that we are in this mess in the first providing adequate parking, among other fic dilemma even more problematic. Road ing- go figure). We didn’t help him then, he place. In the wake of 9/11, if the powers that things. construction is now in progress to help take found an ally in the Soviet Union, and the US be had not decided to cut funding for FEMA, If Wilmington’s rate of growth increases or pressure off of some of Wilmington’s busi- has enforced strict sanctions ever since, with placing it under the newly-created Dept. of stays consistent, the city could be well on its est streets, however, population increases devastating consequences for the country’s Homeland Security, perhaps we could afford way to becoming another east-coast metropo- and other construction projects can have economy. to be extra picky with our aid. lis. With the implementation of the Vision a negative effect on Wilmington traffic. But, as mentioned earlier the Cold War is 2020 Plan, downtown would be improved, Once completed though, Vision 2020 over and as a result, the United States is the Spray Tan and also prepared for this type of popula- should actually improve the circulation of wealthiest and most powerful nation in the UNCW Discount tion growth. Attractive downtown residency traffic downtown. “The Vision 2020 Plan world. But as recent events have so clearly also provides an appealing alternative for provides a clear roadmap to the develop- demonstrated, once again, we are not infal- 6 Blocks from Campus people who are uninterested in the suburban ment and redevelopment of our downtown By Appointment lible. We are quick to try to solve the rest of Cameron Massengill housing that continues to pop up across the area. Although this is designed to be a guide (910) 200-5736 Esthetician the world’s problems, but extremely slow to 1 United States. Attention to additional housing rather than policy, it does give us a vision 4410 /2 Wrightsville Avenue deal with our own, and even slower to admit downtown is enough to help accommodate to follow as we enjoy the increased vitality Wilmington, NC 28403 when we were wrong. The simple fact of the a growing population, but other areas that of downtown Wilmington,” Wilmington matter is that thousands of people are without the plan is focused on would not only help Mayor Spence Broadhurst said. shelter, food, and adequate medical attention. Congratulations ease midtown and suburban sprawl, but also An exciting, safe, and livable down- This is certainly no time for an ego trip on make Wilmington a more cosmopolitan city. town area is essential for the existence of a the basis of an antiquated ideological rivalry. Atlantis! Wilmington already has a thriving arts cul- large city. Whether residents like it or not, Castro has offered help, not only is his team ture, the city is popular with the film industry, Wilmington is in fact growing at a signifi- of doctors in close proximity to the region, on your first and there are several visual art galleries in cant rate and Vision 2020 aims to improve but they have the necessary language skills, town. Many restaurants and bars downtown all aspects of downtown Wilmington. Those and have plenty of experience in disaster place award from showcase local artwork as well. A more that have lived in Wilmington for years will relief (many went to Southeast Asia after the accessible and functional downtown could appreciate the transformation of downtown tsunami). There is no acceptable reason for stimulate the city’s art scene, promote diver- and new residents and tourists will discover us not to accept Cuba’s aid. the American sity, and give tourists, students, and residents what they have been missing for so long. Of course, there is the ever-present threat more reason to frequent the area. 2020 is only 15 years away, but as time has to national security. Perhaps Castro is in Scholastic Press Vision 2020 could also generate negative shown us, a lot can happen to a city within cahoots with some terrorist organization effects in the community during its develop- 15 years, and Vision 2020 will insure that planning an attack on the US once they are Association. mental phases, especially with regard to traf- the majority of Wilmington’s happenings admitted into our borders. fic congestion. The plan would call for new will be positive and welcomed.

September 22, 2005 Page 7 The Mile After hit the road with fury and found their niche

Visit www.themileafter.com for more info on the band Courtesy of themileafter.com from left: Ben Carter, Davis Wood, Jim Trice and Chase Holfelder

Nick Brandes Correspondent from the band New Found Glory. added Trice. film, admitted that they have just The Mile After, which was With three different singers on started to reach the level they want. Set against the desolate scrub formed in Wilmington, consists of almost every song The Mile After “We are on a new set of rungs, the and brush half way between Dallas, Ben Carter, Chase Holfelder, Jim attacks with a new type of fury, bottom, so it’s going to be fun to try Texas and rock star land, The Mile Trice and Davis Wood. The band which is a breathe of fresh air for to move up this set,” Trice said. After comes across a barren gold- which blends power-pop, pop-punk Drive Thru. With such eclectic influences it mine. Six hundred kids pack into a and emo has been gathering a fan “We have three singers in our is still not easy to pigeon hole them. venue to watch as this Wilmington base quite rapidly over the past two band, and we want it to be known “We were influenced by everyone band makes good. years. that we have three, because it makes pretty much, from Queen to Saves To say that the last five months Currently touring through the our melodies more important and the Day,” Wood said. “Growing up for the band have been chaotic would U.S. with other Drive Thru bands, therefore the music better,” Carter it was what my mom was listen- be a drastic understatement. One Madison and Day at the Fair, the said. ing to at the moment, Chicago, to would think that being signed to band agrees that this tour is exactly With their tour ending September Midtown.” the biggest Indie record label Drive what they needed. 11 in Buffalo, N.Y., the band heads Already with a U.S. tour under Thru/Rushmore Records would be “This tour was completely self- back to its current home in Charlotte their belt and self-released EP, The huge. Or perhaps getting to play funded, and we are just about break- to begin writing for their next album Mile After is anxious to know what The Knitting Factory in Hollywood, ing even with gas and food and such, which is slated to be released in is coming up around the bend. where all the big acts perform. Or and since there is no such thing as a early 2006. “Basically we sit down “We’ve got a split CD with David getting treated like rock stars and bad tour, we are really happy that and write 10-12 songs and then sub- Mellio coming out, on the next Drive partying it up in Las Vegas on a this one has been so successful,” mit them to label and see what they Thru DVD we have an acoustic per- shabby chic hotel roof. But instead lead guitarist Carter said. think,” Wood said. formance and we even got to film a the band said their greatest accom- “It’s gotten our feet wet, opened The Mile After, whose name low cost video for Worst Offender,” plisment was getting to meet Jordan us up to what this is all about,” comes from a Czechoslovakian Holfelder said. 8 the Seahawk | LIFE | September 22, 2005 Country star expected to draw in students at Family Weekend 2005

Association, the Academy of Country Music leased track was originally recorded during number of students in attendance at the and the Grammys. The first female country the sessions for her current album. The song annual concerts. artist to score three multiple-week number- was written by Messina in honor of all the “My roommate was the one who told me one songs from the same album, Messina has fallen soldiers from the Iraq war and has been about the concert,” Lisa Ho, a junior said. “We also had eight number one singles. According drawing standing ovations every night that decided to make it a roommate outing and to a recent press release, Messina speaks out attend the event about her passion for music. together. Messina’s Jo Dee Messina “Music has always been an enormous part songs are gaining of my life,” said Messina. “It’s not just some- WHO | Jo Dee Messina immense popular- thing I do, it’s part of who I am. Songwriting ity by climbing the Andrea Cavallier to me is my refuge, a safe place to me where WHEN | 8 p.m. Sept. 24 country Billboard Lifestlyes Editor I can go to spell out my emotions, especially WHERE | Trask Coliseum charts and I’m when dealing with tough situations. It helps really excited With Family Weekend just around the cor- me to gain perspective. You could say that PRICE | $24.50 about seeing her ner, Jo Dee Messina is set to perform at 8 p.m. songwriting gives me emotional freedom.” perform.” on September 24 in Trask Coliseum. Parents, In April of 2005, Messina released her Tickets may be siblings and family friends are invited to the 4th studio album, “Delicious Surprise.” Her purchased by vis- Photos courtesy of jodeemessina.com UNCW campus for Family Weekend 2005, single, “My Give a Damn’s Busted,” instantly iting www.uncw- which will be held Sept. 23-25. rose to #9 on the R&R Singles Chart and #10 Messina has performed it during her tour this tickets.com. Messina, an award-winning, multi-plat- on Billboard. past summer. For more information and a sched- inum artist is invited to perform by the Beginning August 30, Curb Records Students around the campus have been ule of events, please visit http://www. UNCW Family Weekend committee. decided to make one of Messina’s other hit heard chatting about the upcoming event. uncw.edu/stuaff/transitions/documents/ Messina has been honored by many singles, “Heaven Was Needing a Hero” avail- Even if some don’t attend all the events of FamilyWeekendNewsletter.pdf. organizations including, the Country Music able through iTunes. This previously unre- Family Weekend, there are usually a higher Are you looking for a flexible job, while you go to school?

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September 22, 2005 Page 12 Three seniors secure UNCW women's tennis

Amy Grace Lombardo season for preparation. Three-hour minimum 3.5 GPA, gain a “It is extremely difficult to balance Senior Staff Writer practices, six days a week, followed varsity letter and be enrolled life as a student athlete. The fact by lifting weights has kept the team for at least two semesters. An engraved rock sits on wom- at the top of their game. Hess “It is extremely difficult is though, that is what we are stu- en’s tennis coach Jenny Garrity’s believes that without the long work- to balance life as a student dents first, then athletes." desk reading: Success is a jour- outs, hours on the court, early track athlete. The fact is though, that -Lindsey Hess ney, not a destination. Seniors runs and late nights in the weight is what we are students first, Lindsey Hess, Kristin Mears and room, they would not be where they then athletes,” Hess said. “Being Cassie Martin have covered a lot of are today. busy is what keeps us motivated. ground in their time playing tennis “It’s not normal that you have an It is just important to always keep for UNCW. Since their freshman entire team as close as we are. We priorities straight and learn to man- year, the team has doubled in size, practice together, lift together, eat age time well.” received honors for academics and together, hang out together, basical- While Hess and Mears have moved up in conference. ly do everything together,” Mears played tennis for UNCW since their “Now as a senior I look back on said. “My nine teammates and two freshman year, Martin transferred wonderful coaches from Elon as a junior, and in only are my home away two years has seen the team trans- “My nine teammates and two wonderful from home. We are form. Martin said it has been an coaches are my home away from home. essentially one big honor to play for UNCW, and she family, and that is hopes to leave the younger girls We are essentially one big family, and that the heart and soul of with the pride that the seniors are this program.” leaving behind. The first tourna- is the heart and soul of this program.” The women’s ment this fall will be an invitational tennis team has hosted by UNCW on September -Kristin Mears been recognized 16-18. The competition will last repeatedly by the all day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. all where we started and where we are Intercollegiate Tennis Association three days. It will be good prac- now, and it’s amazing how far we (ITA) for outstanding performance tice for January, when the three have come,” Kristin Mears said. in the classroom. They were named seniors will continue to lead the “Every year since I’ve been here an All-America Academic team, women’s tennis team on their I’ve been able to say, ‘This is the which requires a 3.2 cumulative successful journey. best team we’ve ever had,’ and then grade point average, for the past the next year we just get better.” four seasons. Lindsey Hess was Although the official season honored as an ITA Scholar-Athlete doesn’t begin until spring, the for the third year in a row. This All tennis photos by Brendan Kepple | THE SEAHAWK women’s tennis team uses the off- requires a student athlete to have a Men's tennis sweeps invitationals; setting up for more wins

Greg Dew Piacentini is coming off a big year with their competitors being Senior Staff Writer for the Seahawks, going 14-4 in UNCW teammates Kate Marshall After sweeping the UNCW/ singles play as a sophomore. The and Kate Carlson. Landfall Invitational singles other Seahawk champion was The winning ways continued titles, the UNCW men’s tennis Dennis Myers, a junior newcomer this past weekend at the UNCW team is looking to continue their from Charlotte. Myers won his first invitational, with another Seahawk hot play next weekend at the two matches handily, before being tandem taking the title. This time, Coastal Carolina Invitational. tested by UNC’s Sandeep Daiya seniors Cassie Martin and Kristin The Seahawks endured their 4-6, 6-3, 10-7 en route to the Blue Mears defeated Charlotte’s Kathy first losing season since 2000- bracket title. Robey and Koren Fleming by an 2001, posting an 8-12 mark, and On the women’s side, a pair of 8-5 count in the final match. The perhaps the Landfall is only a Seahawks also took home a title, women’s team return to the court preview of a turnaround season. with senior Lindsey Hess and October 14, travelling to Old Junior Caio Piacentini took and freshman Lauren Isenhour Dominion for the ODU Invitational the crown in the Teal bracket, teaming up for the women’s doubles tournament. defeating Mount Olive’s Gabriel championship. The championship Garcia 6-1, 7-5 in the final. match had a bit of a familiar feeling, the Seahawk | SPORTS | September 22, 2005 13

Mike Hung enjoys a game of ping pong at UNCW's Sharkey's Game Room. Nolan Dean | THE SEAHAWK Are you ready for some… Pingpong?

this past Sunday at the Warwick Opponents squared off in a best- really good competition and a really Greg Dew Center Ball Room. With over 80 of-three, single-elimination format good tournament. I’m going to try Senior Staff Writer applicants, this shaped up to be a on one of the three tables to deter- to win this thing all four years.” tournament to remember. mine who moved on. After nearly The real winner was the sport Sports fans were truly able to sit The tournament started at 7 p.m. three-and-a-half hours it was down of table tennis. Many people have back and enjoy this past weekend. and pitted friend against friend, and to the final two, Bart Wilson, a tables in their homes, or enjoy play- There were great baseball games, experts and non-experts alike, in junior from Evans, Ga. and Brian ing when they get the chance, but the US Open tennis tournament, search of a true pingpong cham- Ford, a freshman from Greensboro, there are few opportunities to play WNBA playoffs, the NASCAR pion. N.C. in a tournament or competition of final regular season race and of Zane Whitner, a junior in Theta Much trash talking and good- this sort. Players are hoping that course, the kickoff to the NFL sea- Chi Fraternity, was the creator of hearted fun ensued between these the game will catch on, and more son. this inaugural tournament, and felt two competitors, as they were clear- people can get a chance to play. One sport was a bit overshad- a competition of this sort was need- ly the best of the tournament. In the “We are going to have this tour- owed during this truly unique and ed at UNCW. best-of-seven final, Ford emerged nament years and semesters down exciting sports weekend: ping- “There isn’t much love for victorious, four games to two. The the road,” Whitner said. “There pong. the pingpong athlete,” Whitner series was tied two games apiece are more pingpong players out there Sharkey’s Game Room in asso- said. “We we’re hoping to have when Ford won games five and six than you think, hopefully events ciation with Theta Chi Fraternity some fun, see great pingpong, and each by a two-point margin. like this will get even more people held the first inaugural Open enjoy the sport for what it is. I think “The finals could have gone interested.” Invitational pingpong tournament we succeeded.” either way,” Ford said. “It was a

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SHK Notes Games of the Week Seahawks in the Spotlight Picks by Sports Editor Brett Henley & Soccer Trio of Terror: Lady Seahawks defeat Elon 1-0 in Assistant Sports Editor Brant Wilkerson-New overtime Keith Shevlin, Sam Leger and Liz Chriss Junior Liz Chriss continued to provide a solid contribution on Last week's record offense, scoring the decisive goal in the first minute of OT, giving Brett: 2-3 Shevlin | two goals in 6-3 defeat of UNC Asheville UNCW’s women’s soccer team its first road win of the season. The Brant: 3-2 Leger | scored his sixth goal of the season against Seahawks improved to 4-3 on the season, and the victory marked the UNCA second time this season Chriss has scored the winning goal in over- Game Brett Brant Chriss | second winning goal in overtime during time, giving her four goals on the year. The Seahawks host St. Joseph victory over Elon on Friday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. LSU v. Tennessee LSU Tenn. Cross Country: Georgia Tech v. G.T. V.T. Virginia Tech Freshmen Ryan Basler and Marissa Murtaugh Cross country finishes strong at Coastal Carolina Invitational Michigan v. Wisc. Mich. Basler | 15th place in 8k, good enough to help men Saturday’s invitational featured freshmen Ryan Basler and Marissa Wisconsin finish third Murtaugh helping the Seahawk runners place second and third respec- Murtaugh | second-place finish in 5k at 18:27 is big tively, with Murtaugh running an 18:27 on the 5k, good enough for factor in the women placing second in the competi- second place behind CCU’s Saskia Janssen. Basler placed 15th in the Colorado v. Miami Miami Miami tion 8k with a 28:22 mark, helping the men to a third place finish in competition. Cross country travels to Greenville, N.C. next Saturday for the McAlister’s Invitational.

Volleyball suffers another tough loss UNCW fell to 3-7 and 0-4 in the CAA with a loss to Northeastern in Hanover Hall Sunday. Sophomore Kate Bennett finished the match with 11 kills, the only Seahawk in double figures. Northeastern outside hitter Brandie Ganibrel paced the Huskies with 12 kills and 14 digs, as UNCW UNCWSemester StudySemester Abroad Study Abroad Northeastern left Wilmington with a 3-0 victory (30-22, 30-21, 30-13). Spring 2005 UNCW hits the road this week with matches at James Madison on Spring 2005 Friday at 7 p.m., and George Mason on Saturday at 7 p.m. as well. University of Wales, Swansea

Shevlin scores twice in blowout victory Study at a premier British university … Experience the Welsh culture first UNCW’s men’s soccer team blew past UNC Asheville Sunday 6-3, hand … Live with people from all over the world …University Make friends that of w Wales,ill last a with a pair of goals by senior forward Keith Shevlin. A total of five lifetime … Travel the UK and Europe … Gain valuable international work experience different Seahawks scored in the match, with senior Sam Leger con- Swansea with an internship ... Get a month off for Spring Break … Have the time of your life!!! tinuing his hot streak, scoring his sixth goal of the young season. The Experience the Welsh culture first hand ... Live with people from all over the Seahawks led 4-0 at halftime, with junior Russell Bienais and senior Interested? Wanworldt to meet ... Make studen friendsts who ha thatve studie will dlast at Saw anlifetimesea? ... Travel the UK and Europe ... Gain Adam Currey each contributing on offense in the first half. Junior valuable international work/internship experience with an internship ... Get a forward Ricky Henderson squeezed a shot just inside the left post, month off for Spring Break... Have the time of your life!!! finalizing a 6-3 victory, as UNCW improved to 5-1-0 on the year. TheAtte nd the information/how to applUNCWy se Semesterssion: Study Abroad Seahawks travel to South Carolina Sept. 21 for a 7 p.m. non-conference Spring 2005 Monday, September 13, 2004 Interested? Want to meetUnive rstudentssity of W awholes ,have studied at Swansea? match. King 101 3:00pm-5:00pm Swansea

Study at a premier British university … Experience the Welsh culture first hand … Live with people from all over the world … Make friends that will last a lifetimeAttend … Travel the UtheK and Euinformationrope … Gain valuable internationalsession: work experience with an internship ... Get a month off for Spring Break … Have the time of your life!!! Tuesday, Sept 27th, 4:00pm-5:30pm Interested? Want to meet students who have studied at Swansea? Morton 101 Men’s golf battles at Gopher Attend the information/how to apply session: Monday, September 13, 2004 King 101 3:00pm-5:00pm Invitational Despite a 2nd round 72 from Will Shambley and, UNCW couldn’t fight its way into the top 10. Marc Matalavage scored a final round 76, the only Seahawk to shoot below 80 in the final round, as UNCW finished the tournament in 11th place. Freshman Eddie Brock Jr. finished the second round with three birdies on the back nine, moving into a tie

for 36th place before Sunday’s final round of play. Caernafron Castle, Wales

Caernafron Castle, Wales

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