The return of Cucalorus: 5 lndependant film festival in its tenth year March Sadness: 13 seasons finish at tourney

Serving UNC Wilmington since Terrorist attacks affect UNCW Students' ratings of professors cause debate KATIE TRAPP EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KATHY GILLEN worry that all too often it winds up being either a popularity contest STAFF WRITER The U.S. Department of or an entertainment quotient, .. said State's Web site offers the follow­ The popularity of Web sites Dan Noland, associate professor mg advice for college students used for rating teachers is grow­ of English. "And so, somebody traveling abroad for Spring ing and 484 UNCW professors could be highly rated because Break: "Most [students] will have are among over 300,000 college they're fun to sit in class and listen a safe and enjoyable adventure, professors across the United to even though at the end of the but for some the trip wtU become States and Canada who have been semester, what have you done? On a nightmare." Two UNCW stu­ rated on Ratemyprofessors.com, the other hand, suppose you con­ dents experienced both extremes one of the national professor-rat­ ceive the notion that I needed to be on their recent spnng break trip to ing Web sites. punished, that I needed to be Europe. Since 2002, the Web site has destroyed. Then you could get Last week in Madrid, 10 added over 2,000 schools to its together with a few people on the bombs exploded on four com­ listings. In the same time penod, computer versions and just artifi­ muter trams at 7:30 a.m March Spaniards gather in Puerta del Sol to protest teacher ratings rose from about cially lower the average by giving 11. More than 200 people were 200,000 to over l .5 million. terrorism after the train explosions March 11 the lowest possible score ... killed and 1,647 people were Ratemyprofessors.com went English and Spanish maJor wounded. It was the deadliest in Madrid. Many UNCW students were in online in 1999. The site's presi­ Melinda Johnston also has con­ attack on a European city smce Madrid for the attacks. dent and founder. John cerns, "Whereas some people World War 11. Swapceinski. created the site after might find ll beneficial to read got out of their cars and people in Seniors Bryan McDowell and trains ran on Friday." a particularly bad experience with things about a professor like good stores stood silently. You could Matt Cottet spent four days in "I di

THOMAS C. COOLSBY, MBA, JD Present This Cou on Trial Attomev. Professor of Law a. Surf Report: 256-8184 Former Legal counsel. North carollna Covemors Crime CommlsslOn Get 20% off 2004 swimwear and sandals for guys and girls! Do not allow a legal problem TODAY to threaten your potential career TOMORROW! aa ~O';!~O~A~ ~Ml~~~l!C~~~ 620 MARKET STREET, WILMINGTON • ADDITIONAL OFFICES IN RALEIGH swewrlghtavllle beach,. nc PUT OUR 40+ YEARS EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU 10 Lumina Ave. Wrightsville Beach, N.C. 28480 P: 256-3821 the Seahawk I NEWS I March 18, 2004 3 Westside Hall to be Question of the Week: student service central Do you think that public univ

BRIAN TUCKER riage of technology and human resources should be allowed to/rely on student tuition: to help identify what services are available STAFF WRITER to students while attending UNCW," he income more'than state funding? for months now students have seen the said. ''The Hall will help students in their Cammeron Batani({e's, construcl!on on Westside HaJJ across from developmental. social and decision making Freshman the Student Union . ln add!lion to maneu­ skills ... Art History, venng the fenced in area and losing some The new building will also be an applied parkmg spaces, students may ask what ben­ research center. A Director of Life efits will come of all this? Assessment will track students· growth to In short, this buildmg is good news for assess what makes them more successful. all students who will attend UNCW this This research will assess what students fall. The renovated building is designed to have gained at the university and what has meamline all student services mto one made them unique by attending here. In budding. addition to Health and Human Services, the ''Currently, these sernces arc spread new Westside Hall will house General throughout the campus. No11,, most of the College Services. International Programs. academic and personal support systems Academic Support and Academic and iii! be in one centralized building on cam­ Per onal and Physical Development. pus." said Vice Chancellor Pat Leonard. "Professionals will cross consult with "Also, Westside Hall is centrally located in one another and refer students to other pro­ the campus adJacent to other student sup­ fessionals with111 Westside Hall depending port areas in the Union All student servic­ on each students concerns,"' Dragna said. It es 11111 be at the center of campus and eas­ will also serve as a place for students to tly acees 1ble •· obtain general 111fom1ation for their educa­ The idea originated with Jim Dragna. llonal directwn. Technology will be avail­ associate nee c..hancellor for Student able for students to map their progress at Development, who has been \'.orkrng on UNCW and contact career advising. the project for five years now. "This is "There 11,111 be navigational touch maps designed to be a 'one-stop-shop· for all stu­ and touch s..:reens for services in the butld­ dent services. to have everythmg under one ing . The building will be like an education­ roor:· he said Dragna believes that this al 'mall' where from one room to the next will serve not only as a prototype, but as an there will be student services from which to choose ... Dragna said. 1 IIlnoration, for other universities. Dragna descnbes the ne\\ Westside Hall The new Westside Hall opens in August as a place that will assist students on a tra­ for the fall semester For more information. iectory not only for graduation but for go to www .uncwil.edu/ba/proJmap/west- ,.reerchou:es as 11,ell " II 11,111 bt: a mar- 1de html.

JfADRID, FROM COVER ONLINE, FROM COVER Rider said. She said had the tragedy not wish to see what to expect from the differ­ occurred they wou Id have ridden the train ent professors. 10 their next city. but Atocha stahon was Uncdub.com. an online community for ihut down followmg the bombings. "So we UNCW students, has a forum called JUst went to the bus station," she said Professor Review. Mainly students ask Accord111g to a local news station, the each other 11, hat to expect from different group traveling with Rider was wait111g in teachers. Because users must have a Atocha station while the tragedv occurred. UNCW e-mail address, however. you can "The nev.s channel incorrectly reported be sure that a student or someone working lhat," Adams said . at UNCW has posted the review. "We wen: nn11, here near that tra111 ,ta­ One idea that has been floating around Uon. We were home 111 bed \'.hen the explo­ campus for a while is posting the results of sions occurred," Rider said . "Evervone was professors' Student Perception of Teach mg perfectly fine start to finish . No .one was surveys (SPOTs) onhne for students to near the train station 11, hen that terrible vie11, . While many students approve of the tragedy occurred,·· she said . idea manv of the facultv and staff strongly "As a history major, this is one tragk oppc~se 11 • for privacy ~easons. The issue moment in history that I thought I would continues to be of debate at faculty mcet­ never experience firsthand." mgs lheQc,ea haw k "Excellence Through Truth and Dedication" since 1948 You're registering for ENG 201 when There are almost one thousand graduate Edaor-111-Chief - Katie Trapp you notice that more than 15 different students attending UNCW: however, few time and energy to ensure that graduate stu­ Mcmagmg Edtror - Jenny Snyder teachers teach the class. Unless you happen realize there arc fellow graduate students dents would receive all the opportunities Adl'erTising Director - Justin Queen to be fnends with students that have each representing their interests on campus. For that UNCW has to offer Having observed News Editor - Sarah Broders had one of the teachers listed, you have no I 7 months Patricia Moyer, Jessica their dedication and passion, I would like to Sports Editor - Matthew Gottlieb idea which teacher would best fit your Snowden and Leighann Budde served as commend these officers for their leadership learning style. Lifestyles Editor - Kim Krueger Graduate Student Association officers. and vision. Bemg a common predicament, it's no Photo Editor - Andy Bader working on behalf of all UNCW graduate Michael Ruwe wonder that there is a senes of different Distribution Manager - Christine Huels students. These officers volunteered their GSA President-Elect Web sites available onhne for students Adviser - Kevin Knight from all over the country to rate different Snulent Media Coordinator - Bill DiNome Am I the only alumni concerned about the failure of the Athletic department to • of his players and gave UNCW professors they have. While there are defi­ CONTRIBUTING STAFF take the next step? serious athletic exposure. His talent will nitely benefits to these Web sites, there are Assista11t News EdiJor: KJam Jone, As the only ·major· sport on campus, the not fall in our laps again. also several drawbacks. Assistant l.ife.styles Editor: LinrneSarnh Helpem Basketball's success could have easily There are several common concerns Assistant Photo EdiJor: Nolan [)e,an Basketball program had an excellent oppor­ Production: Erin Reilly. Beth Reill}, Canlin tunity to advance the University's overall been translated into a boost for the entire about the Web Sites. Most do not restnct Lamborne, JesS1,J Lewis, Liana Pe,-;i status. Our former rivals, ECU and athletic program; and since athletics don't the students doing the ratmgs to students Ad,·er1ising: Ju,un Queen exist in a vacuum, the entire university. who had actually taken the class. and many Graphic Design: John NavarrJ Richmond. took those steps to the C-USA Distribution: Corev Heim and A-10, respectively. Where was our step Plain and simple: 7th place in the CAA ratings can be done anonymously. The cat­ Copy Editor: Jill Daw up? doesn't cut it on the national stage. egones that the professors are rated on are Photo Q11estio11 of the neek: Ka11e K,111.er Let's face it: Brett Blizzard was a gift to Jason Adams not always appropriate. The comments sec­ Class of '00 CONTACT INFORMATION this institution. His play elevated the game tion JUSt begs for inappropriate comments. EDITOR: 910-962-3229 / editor(lhheseahawk.org Also, 1t needs to be kept in mind that the ADHRTISl',G: 910-962-3789 / ad,@'the,eahawk.org Mike Adams incorrectly identified us in students most likely to take the time to rate and the war) our performance is not in any NF\\S: 910-962-7148 / new,@>theseahawk.org his article on www.townhall.com, "Our their professors onhne are ones that feel SPORTS: 91 U-962-714X / sports!!' the,eahawk.org University's Political Slush Fund." We are way a plea to get the Democrat\ to win the much more strongly about the quality of L1nsn1 rs: 910-962- 7148 / art,Cruthe,eahawk.org Guerrilla Girls On Tour and are a separate next election and these two posters take up the professors. whether good or bad. For all F\'I.: 910-962-7131 organization from Guerrilla Girls. Our Web about two minutes of our 70 minute pres­ of these reasons, many of the Web sites The Seahawk welcomes inquiries site ts www.guerrillagirlsontour.com and entation. Our mission is to create political have been deemed not credible. and encourages letters to the editor. we are the group that came to campus on art that states the facts about an issue, uses In an effort to give the students the right March 16. We were founded in 200 I by humor to grab the reader's attention and LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY kind of ratings, ti has been debated among three former members of Guerrilla Girls prove that feminists are funny. In this way The Seahawk encourages all readers lo subm11 let­ the faculty whether or not UNCW profes­ ters to the editor for possible publication. Please limit but are no longer affiliated with them in we hope that we can educate, entertain as sors' Student Perception of Teaching correspondence to 300 words. The Seahawk may any way well as inspire people to form grassroots edit letters for space. The Seahawk reserves the (SPOT) results should be posted online for Our performance is not a "campaign orgaruzations themselves to combat in1us­ right to refuse publication of any letter. Libelous. student viewing. The SPOTs would provide false and misleading material will not be considered against George W. Bush" as you describe. tices in the world. for publication. All letters must be signed by the students with viable categories to rate the Our show - 'The Guerrilla Girls On Tour Please know that we also include a Q author. Letters to the editor are the individual professors by, and are controlled so that opinions of the author and do not necessarily Gig" is a look at the history of the Guerrilla and A session at the end of every perform­ only students who have taken the course reflect the opinions of the Seahawk staff or the Girls, an account of how we became ance where the audience can make com­ University of North Carolina at Wilmington. are able to rate the professor. For these rea­ Letters can be submitted ,n person at the Seahawk Guerrilla Girls On Tour and a look at our ments and ask questions. If any of our sta­ sons, this would be a great idea. office located next to the Bookstore, by mail at the latest masked capers aimed at discrimina­ tistics are wrong or if anyone has an opin­ Seahawk Newspaper. 601 S. College Rd For other reasons, this idea would out­ Wilmington, N.C. 28403-5624 or by e-mail at edi­ tion and racism m the theatre world, the ion that differs from ours. we encourage rage faculty and staff because of privacy [email protected]. entertainment industry and politics. them to speak up and for the audience to issues. If certain students had stronger feel­ Because this is an election year, we also engage in dialogue about the issues we The Seahawk is published by the students of the ings about their professor, they could circle University of North Carolina Wilmington as a source of encourage everyone to vote. address. We are very interested in helping news for the univers,ty and surrounding community. all the "below average" or "poor" cate­ We are not the creators of the "terror fostering a dialogue between people with As a forum for free expressiOn, the Seahawk and its gories in hopes of lowering the professors' staff operate with complete editorial freedom; the alert system" posters but we did do one that opposing views because we feel that this views contained w,thln the Seahawk are those of Its we think is far more clever called will create tolerance and understanding. overall score. Also, professors' salaries and staff and do not represent those of Ule university tenure reviews are based partly on these Material in the paper is produced. selected and edited "Vacancy" that you can find on our Web We respectfully ask that you correct the SPOTs and are considered by many faculty by the editorial stall and writers of the Seahawk site. While two of our posters focus on information you have up in your article that Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion and staff to be private. For these reasons, of the editorial board. Signed edltorlals and com­ G.W. Bush, (one is directed at his record as incorrectly identifies us. posting SPOTs online is considered more mentaries are the opinion of the author and do not Governor of Texas and the other focuses on Aphra Behn necessarily represent the views of the Seahawk of an invasion of privacy. the search for weapons of mass destruction Guerrila Girls 011 Tour editors and staff. Advertising content does not To fair to everyone, an alternative constitute an endol'$8ment of the service by mem­ be bers of the Seahawk staff, The Seahawk ,s a mem­ needs to be considered so that a legitimate ber of the Assoc,ated Collegiate Press. Individual staff professor rating mechanism can be put in members are affiliated wrth Ule Society of Professional Send letters to the Editor Journalists The Seahawk ulliizes the Tribune Media place for the students. Our suggestion? Service tor portions of content. The Seahawk is host· Weed out the SPOTs with extreme results ed on the Internet by College Publisher Inc Ail content in printed end electronic editions ara (CJ 2004. the to eliminate the revenge factor, and then Seahawk Newspaper. On the Web: http .www.thesea­ use a select few categories to give a legiti- hawk.org [email protected] 1 mate and fair rating of the professors. March 18, 2004 Student produces movie

PATRICK McCARTHY NICOLE LEFFER produced movies such as ''Shrek," ''The Ring" and ST4FF WRITER ST4FF WRITER "Minority Report." lf one can't afford to fly to Tisha Schiavone is not the The type of work she dreams France to be part of Cannes average UNCW computer science of is in the world of animation International Film Festival. then major. and visual effects. In order to do there is an altemattve. Welcome to A UNCW junior, Schiavone is this work a person needs a com­ Cucalorus. well on her way to becoming a puter science degree. Cucalorus ts a film fest1 val held known name m the movie world. While finishing her work in here in Wilmington that offers a A Wilmington native, college Schiavone has contin­ professional showcasing of work Schiavone first attended UNCW ued her active involvement in from independent filmmakers. in 1992 before she took a break filmmaking. :004 will mark the tenth year of and ended up working in the film 'Tm trying to do something the festival and 1t has been receiv­ industry and what she calls the every year until I get out," she ing growing attention since its "real world." said. premiere. She started out behind the ln 2003 she wrote, produced The Cucalorus Film Festival 1s scenes as a production assistant and directed her first film short, a nonprofit organization that was and got her feet wet working with "Across The Hall." The film is a created to show the talent of such films as "To Dance With 23-minute romantic comedy unknown filmmakers from North Olivia," "Buried Alive II" and starring Nicole Williams of Carolina. Two years later the "Body Count." Raleigh and Tripp Weathers of foundation decided to expand and Coc"1Ny ot Cucalorus Alm Fest,val In 2001 Schiavone joined the Wilmington. IIlVite entries from all over the The Cucalorus Film Festival runs from March Cape Fear Independent Film The premise of the film Network, a non-profit organiza­ focuses around Trina, a success­ country. 17-21. Tickets are $7 per screening and can be Now, the festival 1s open to tion she is now an officer of. The ful businesswoman who falls for IIltemational talent, and has purchased from CD Alley on Market Street. A organization sponsors a screen­ her new neighbor. Through the gained so much popularity that schedule of films can be found at play contest and film festival film, jealousy, misunderstand­ MovieMaker magazine calls www.cucalorus.org. every year. ings and uncomfortable situa­ Cucalorus, "the best kept secret on Around the same time she tions ensue. the indy-fest circuit." decided to head back to UNCW "Across The Hall" has This year, there are 69 short and actors get a chance to show boys in Mozambique playing and get an undergraduate degree. received a tremendous audience films with running times from 38 off their work. It is so hard to get soccer, a foreign view of 9/11, a "I wanted a degree I could response and has been shown in seconds to 39 minutes. There are independent films shown, which 1960's style film starring Jason incorporate into the real world, a film studies class at UNCW. In also 13 dramatic features mclud­ makes this film festival great," Priestly and a documentary on but also had potential to help me addition, the film was featured !Ilg a showing of the 1984 Drew said Maggie McKay, a theater decaying French fries. in the film world," Schiavone in the Sometime in October Barrymore thriller, "Firestarter'' major. Cucalorus runs from March said. Film Festival and the Cinenoir and a new film from Gus Van Cucalorus will hopefully grab 17 through the 21. Film Studies may seem the Black Film Festival, both held Sant, the director of "Good Will the attenhon of UNCW film stu­ Individual tickets can be pur­ obvious route to take, but in Wilmington. Hunting." dents. It would be a great place to chased for $7 per screening or Schiavone chose instead to major "After watching the film I Van Sant's controversial new learn from expenenced filmmak­ passes may be purchased in in computer science. could not believe that this is this film, "Elephant," is about a ers. while showing off one's own advance at CD Alley, dowtown Don't get her wrong though, producers first independent pro­ she doesn't want to write soft­ duction," said Siovhan Columbine-type high school talents. on Market Street. Hamilton, a student at the ~here students are gunned down Communication Studies major A full listing of films, their ware. She wants to make movies. University of Arizona that went by classmates. Mike Grapner said, "With all the showing times and locations can "My dream is to work for Pixar or DreamWorks to Ashville for the festival. "lt The film fails to offer an expla­ hype of billion-dollar produc­ be found at the Cucalorus Web was a very good film." nation of why such horrible acts tions, it 1s great that smaller and site, www.cucalorus.org. Production Company," Schiavone One of Schiavone's other happen and leaves the audience ·independent productions are Also, an entry form can be said. Pixar has made such movies as goals as a filmmaker is to aid in wanting closure. It will stir emo­ given a chance to be shown to the found at the site for tho.se ready to show off their work and take "Toy Story," "Monsters Inc." and making the industry more varied tions and is definitely worth public." "Finding Nemo." DreamWorks is by promoting the multi-cultural checking out. Some subjects of this years the first step toward filmmaking a Steven Spielberg company and cast. "It's great that local filmmakers film entnes include: a story of stardom. R

FREE Unlimited Incoming Calls •1000 • Includes • Free * US. Cellular • 7pm Nights & Weekend

1-888-BUY-USCC • GETUSC.COM

• 1 '!10lllh free trial available tone" Roadside Assistance substrlbers only. First month lree. $2.95 a month thereafter MUS! call lo cancel Other restncllOIIS apply. Airtime Promotion ovaitable on plans $40 and higher wilh a 2 year customer wvice agreement Custome, Is responsib.le tor all sales Offers may expire ii you change your calling plan. F,ee unlimned incoming calls apply only to calls rec.eiv!d while wtthm your local calling area. Roa1111ng tharlJes tees, surcharges 2!111 taxe.s may apply. 1ndudmg a Ft

1 $6/UNCW Students : New donors earn $90 in the first 4donations. $12/UNCW Faculty & Staff DCI Biologicals of Wilmin~on $18/General Public

108 S. 17th St 762-1665 Mr. Wood has a golden touch. He creates dances that have the power to delight and surprise. He captures the ebb and flow, the "Good Money for aGood Deed" snap and rebound, the surge of energy that characterizes the movement of all things. You never sense the effort.

Fareed Zakaria Newsweek Int'/ Editor Monday, March 29 7 pm, Kenan Auditorium FREE/UNCW Students, Facuity & Staff $6/General Public

Widely respected for his ability to spot economic and political trends around the world, Dr. Zakaria was dubbed "the most influential foreign policy adviser of his generation" by Esquire.

For tickets to either event, call 962.3500 or visit the University Union Info Desk. -!!!!!!!ialllllll (TRUE OR FALSE?)

8% OF SPRJNG BREAKERS TRAVEL ABROAD.

MORE THAN 500,000 COLLEGE STUDENTS WILL VISIT PANAMA CITY THIS YEAR.

2 OUT OF 3 COLLEGE STUDENTS DON T KNOW WHAT SPF (SUN PROTECTION FACTOR) IS.

AN AVERAGE COLLEGE STUDENT WILL SPEND OVER $250 ON FOOD, DRINK AND ENTERTAINMENT DURING SPRING BREAK.

65% OF COLLEGE STUDENTS USE A CAR TO TRAVEL TO THEIR SPRING BREAK DESTINATIONS.

THE MAJORITY OF COLLEGE STUDENTS DRINK 2 OR FEWER DRINK

THE BAHAMAS, JAMAICA, DAYTONA AND SOUTH PADRE ARE AMONG THE TOP 10 SPRING BREAK DESTINATIONS.

SPRING BREAKERS SPEND ALMOST $21.5 MILLION ON SUN CARE PRODUCTS, , No Turning Back Play it straight, don't see "Twisted" TRAVIS (. AUSTIN The cast gave passable perfonnances break her career. LINNIE.SARAH HELPERN but it just was not enough to save this dis­ Police Commissioner John Mills SENIOR STAFF WRITER AsslSTANT LIFESTYLES EDITOR mal picture. Judd did portray Jessica as a (Jackson) is Jessica's mentor and father fig­ "Twisted" is a crime thriller starring strong female police officer having to ure who has looked after her since her par­ When living 10 a musically diverse and Ashley Judd, Andy Garcia and Samuel L. prove herself in a male-dominated police ents' death. And Detective Mike Delmarco talent-nch city such as Wilmington, it Jackson. This movie was written by Sarah (Garcia) is a senior homicide detective who seems almost an obligation to support the Thorp and directed by Philip Kaufman. is Shepard's new partner. Both Mills and many local bands that perfonn here daily. Jessica Shepard (Judd) has recently Delmarco are trying to help Shepard with One such band that deserves encourage­ been promoted to homicide detective and, the case without ignoring the fact that she is ment 1s screamo/hard rock group No for her first case. she is assigned to catch a a suspect. Turning Back. Compcsed of Adam -Slusher senal killer. In the movie makers· attempt to make the (1ocals), Dan Beguhl (guitar). Brandon This film definitely lives up to its lltle, story more logical and realistic they also Croom (bass) and Kyle Rouse (drums). No as this story proves to be a "twisted" talc. made it dull and depressing. It is set in the Tummg Back is definitely poised for fame. One plot twist is that the victims of the seri­ city of San Francisco and every scene is Croom, Slusher and Beguhl have all al killer tum out to be Shepard's Fonner dark, spooky and boring. known each other srnce high school. and lovers. Another interesting twist is that Even though this film is billed as a this history 1s evident in the close-knit vibe Jessica blacks out each night the murders thriller it docs not live up to this genre. It of the group. Self deprecating and humble, occur and awakens to discover that the does not "thrill" or even entertain audi­ killer has struck again. ~TB have a no holds barred support sys­ Courtesy of 1mdb.com ences. Another fact is although compared tem and brotherhood that 1s impossible to Since the only thing the victims have in to other movies it is not that long, this one 1s ignore. Lynes are a collaborative effort common their relationship with Shepard department. She also demonstrates her seems a lot longer. "ritten via an established camaradene that and since she cannot recall what happened strength by beating up a man who attempts Despite the fact that this picture does the boys are proud of due to her blackouts, she begins to wonder to rape her in the opening scene. But now contam mystery, suspense and an ending Jl.o Turning Back':-, three song EP. "Could she be the killer. and just not know she must also prove herself as a homicide the audience won't see coming. "Twisted" it'l" Screaming to Breathe, was put together detective as this first case may make or is just not worth viewing. rndependently wnh the recording done at the Lazy Eye 111 Myrtle Beach. With the release of their CD, the band is Greatest hits albums are the latest craze in music mthe market for a major label release. LINN1E5ARAH HELPERN worthy of adoration. worthy track list compiles every radio sin­ ''We're sending n (the EP) in to 44 Classics such as "Man on the Moon," gle Sheryl Crow has released in her entire AsslSTANT LIFESffiES EDITOR record labels. We're also trying to get on "Everybody Hurts" and "Losing career, it's all out-shadowed by her remake Surf Underground, so we'll get some radio My Religion" were paired with of Cat Stevens' "The First Cut is the airplay," said lead :.ingcr Slusher fan favorites hke 'The Deepest." Top-40 and country stations alike Rouse, Croom, Slusher and Beguhl Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight,'' attacked the song and played it to death. ,ount many bands among their influences. ·'Nightswimmmg" and Still, the same could be said of every song including Coheed and Cambria, Thursday, "Imitation of Life." Not only on Crow's greatest hits album. Taking Back Sunday, hnch and, in was "In Time" a fantasllc mix of The final greatest hits CD released was a Croom's case, a little reggae thrown tn. music, it was the perfect jump­ compilation of The Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Smee all of our tastes are different, it ing off point for R.E.M. novices. material. Almost every track was a bona bongs a lot to our style," Beguhl said. "Our "Films About Ghosts, The fide hit, with either radio stations or fans. \Ound has grown a lot. It's more emotional Best of Countmg Crows" was and the new single was surprisingly good. and on the harder side,. released around the same date as There was little to complain about, ranking While the genre listed on their Pure "In Time." The difference would the mix up there with R.E.M. 's Volume Web site be that Counting Crows· compi­ When the musical material starts to run !www.purevolume com/noturmngback) lation revealed that they really dry. some artists decide to release a compi­ categorize them as Screamo. their influ­ only have about four hns. ·'Mr. lation of their greatest hits in order to capi­ ence are felt on c:vcry ong and extend Jones," "Round Herc," "A Long talize off of p· st successes. Other musi­ much further than one ound. December" and "Rain King·· are cians realize that a greatest hits compilation Whlle they are in the process of getting The begmning of 2004 was met with a all featured. but those would be the only is the best way to remind audiences that some shov.s 111 the area, their CD is avail­ sudden rash of greatest hit CDs, for better truly well-known Crows songs. the rest all they still exist. able now on the Pure Volume Web site or worse. bemg obscure non-releases. Still more musicians put out greatest hit !which include a hnk to their official Web R t.M. was the one of the first artists of This certainly doesn't mean the record albums just to reward loyal listeners by site) the year to release a greatest hit compila­ is bad, it just makes the fact that Counting placing all of their best material in one Croom said, "Bcfon: you know. it'll he tion, titled "In Time,'' which comcided Crows hasn't had a real hit in about eight place. mBest Buy!" with their last world tour. Unlike greatest years a little more vivid. The mix of greatest hit CDs released He may not be far off base. as No hit CD that are simply vanity projects, The next crow to release a greatest hit already this year definitely covered the Tummg Back is truly destined for stardom. R.£~ 1\1. put out a track list together truly CD was Sheryl Crow. While a truly note- spectrum. 10 the Sea hawk I CLASS IFl E::D:::S.J.l..:.:M:.:.:a:.:.r~ch~78~,_2_00_4 ______To get a pet or not to get a pet Benpmrn Donnelly, a junior majoring TONYA JOY BRIGGS Seahawk Classifieds in Film Studies said that he wants to wan STAFF WRITER until after he graduates to get a pet. He PLACE A SEAHAWK CLASSIFIED To Ao College students may ask themselves if said, "I just can't afford ll right now. The Call 962-3789 or stop by the Seahawk office next to the Bookstore they should adopt an animal while they are medical expenses and shots are JUSI too still studymg or if they should wait until much for me to pay right now. Plus, if I got LINE RATES after they graduate. an animal right now ti would be confined 20 words or Jess Campus/Nonprofit $5 Retail $8 Some decide to go ahead and get the in a small area." animal, while others decide to wait It is a Junior Joni Corak lives man off-campus $.15 per word for each additional word personal question and college students have apartment and owns a small dog "I like that I haw someone to keep me company at HELP WANTED ANNOUNCEMENTS night. It makes it so that I'm not so lonely." Corak said, "The only sad thing 1s when I have to keep my dogma cage while I'm LEARN TO in class." J itt~r hu~~ This is understandable, dogs are ener­ SKYDIVE M?f.2 \ JUCJtf'\i1U); Jl\, ·. getic animals and need a place where they can run play The exercise issue shouldn't 1800-SKYDIVE • t mJ l"'D,<;Jtie '1?9$1,S be problem though if the student walks www.CarolinaSkySports.com - &- Jk< t:m:i10! 'S their pet a few limes a day. ~'en ~p iP~ ·~ ·~:-1U! Sharon Crooms, the assistant manager of the Humane Society said, "As a general rule, it is not a good idea to adopt while in }{~rJd 'H~JtJ ~kr11P~ H1't" ~~'\\'11'!')' college. Many times. after the students 1:~h!n1) ~m\'tiCi graduate they have to return the animals ,lt!Uy &- !ls!(')~id l't''J :.r:t)J 'Is~~( back to the shelters or they Just disregard them all together" Crooms said that unle,s the students Having a pet can be fun and were financially stable in a settled location, Tired of a 5 Hour ~'

www.theseahawk.org ants you!

Be a part of the team. Stop by the office to fill out Explore your publishing potential an application. with UNCW's Student Newspaper. We're proud of you! Thanks for a great season.

Photos by Jenny Snyder Check your UNCWemail account to vote! SGA Elections March 23, 24, & 25

For more information visit www.uncw.edu/sga, email [email protected] Of CO me by UU 2 0 5 Representing the Voice and Vision of UNCW Students March 18, 2004 Hens ends women's era Men made most of season MATT GOTILIEB The squad finished the season MAn GonuEB SPORTS EDITOR fifth place in the conference and UNCW"s strongest women's 15-13 record. SPORTS EDITOR season): North Carolina: fJSketball senior class ended its "Obviously we didn't accom­ After the regular season punc­ Going to the tournament, weer with a 65-59 loss to plish all our goals," Hancock said. tuated with an exhilarating win­ North Carolina State: Delaware on March I I in the first "The main goal was to make it to ning streak in January and a Going to the tournament, 1JUnd of the CAA tournament at the NCAA Tournament. but we demoralizing slump in February. East Tennessee State: Old Dominion's Constance came up short on that. But, it's a After an upset of No. 2 Drexel Going to the tournament, Center m Norfolk. great group of seniors. we hate to and then getting bounced by University of Illinois­ The Seahawks say George Mason in CAA Chicago: Going to the goodbye to forward Tournament. tournament, College of Tracy Morgan, and Af1er the uniforms got packed Charleston: probably guards Jennifer Kapper, up for a year. going to the NIT," Cherie Lea and Donta After the first post-season Brownell said. "Pretty !>ans. who helped guide recruiting trip, UNCW men's bas­ good schedule. So from :be squad to the CAA ketball coach Brad Brownell took that standpoint, that !inaJ m 2002 and a sec­ stock of the season. these guys were pretty in !'lld-place finish in the "It's been funny. A lot has been that many close games ieague in 2003. made of this team,.. Brownell that we were in, I think it Lea, who transferred said. "I look at it as we were 15- really speaks to the qual­ mto the program from 15 this year and we lost two of the ity of the kids and the L"NC-Chapel Hill, earned best players in school history and character of our kids that fot-team all-conference another guy who was a pretty tal­ our guys, without an all­ honors for the second ented player and some people conference player with­ ilra!ght year. Lea led the think it's been kind of a bad sea­ out any of that, every ~oad in scoring ( 15. 7 son, but I don't think it's a bad night we· re fighting points per game) and season." tooth-and-nail against every team in every sts. Jennifer Kapper "People think, 'eh, it's okay'. The men played their first funshed on the league ·s but l think for a group of guys game." 2004 CAA tournament game The team developed, 11eond team . Morgan that really had a Jot to adjust to, I against James Madison and fought through a ended her career third on The women's team played think they proved that you know series of tight games. March 5, winning 44-41. lhe school's all-time what, they're not too dang bad," VCU in Trask Feb 16. Victories over league rebounding list, clocking Brownell said. UNCW won 58-48. champion VCU and a UNCW has the material to work rut with 775 boards. The Seahawks dealt with a knockout of second-seeded with in the next season. The Seahawks marked series of events that forced the Drexel in the CAA Tournament A strong finish to the season ' high potnt this season when see them go, but life goes on and team and coaching staff to con­ matched up with losses to lower­ adds hope. lie squad reeled off seven of we start to work for the next year." stantly rebuild the team. After ranked Towson and William & And accomplishment. oght victories, propelling them­ The drive for the 2004-05 sea­ graduating All-CAA players Brett Mary. "lt's like Joel (Justus) said," ilres into the CAA race, but also son started the day after the sea­ Blizzard and Craig Callahan, Yet a go-to player never devel­ Brownell said, "obviously, we'd llW a four-game losing streak son-ending loss when the staff UNCW lost expected go-to play­ oped. No one averaged in double like to be better than 15-15, but I dropped them back into the started recruiting. Returning play­ er Tim Burnette. ~ figures. Ed Spencer, John don't think any of us are disap­ er half of the standings. ers will include junior forward Then, the team's next set of Goldsberry and Terrell averaged pointed and overly frustrated or ''There's a lot of parity in the Tanika Harrison, sophomore expected standouts, Anthony over eight points a game. UNCW ashamed of how we did this year. ,ague," Seahawk coach Ann guard Lindsay Isom and junior Terrell and Halston Lane battled relied on its trademark defense - a If we'd been blown out of all our Hancock said. "It was hard to center Shannon Presswood serious injuries. program staple going back a games and not played to a level "It's kind of the best way to get A deep team filled with rela­ eipect what would happen game­ decade - for a respectable record. we'd been competitive then yeah, off 1t, to go out there and get start­ tively young role players to-game. It was a very different Despite the loss of seniors it would have been different. l!Jeta} 1 ed for1the next year," Hancock remained. A tough schedule h n 1Y from the team last year. Terrell, Joel Justus and Andy "You know I'm more proud of said. "And the girls that are com­ loomed. was hard to know who was Gunn, whose class went to two what the kids did than you know ing back are hitting the weight "You look at who we lost to in going to show up, but we did NCAA Tournaments and an NIT, what anybody had thought." IOme good things." room and work out." the non-league (portion of the 14 the Seahawk I SPORTS I March 18, 2004 _ Peace Corps turns around to £ife is calling. :How far idll you go? beat tough schedule Come meet a Peace Corps Recruiter in Wilmington! MATI BLOOD as Hill won his next two starts, giving up Wednesday, March 24th Thursday, March 25th STAFF WRITER only two earned runs in I 7 1/3 innings. Information Session Career Expo For most teams. losmg six straight Cross converted three saves in his next games to start the season can lead to disas­ four appearances. not allowing any earned 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 11 :00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ter. runs. Northeast Regional Library Warwick Center Ballroom Fortunately, the UNCW baseball team The early woes and the success that fol­ 1241 Military Cutoff Rd., Oak Rm. UNC-Wilmington Campus has responded in the best way possible to lowed may be a testament of the Wilmington, NC 28403 its 0-6 start. The Seahawks are playing Seahawks' tough non-conference schedule. Thursday, March 25th well, winning nine of their last I I games to This season ·s schedule has already seen bring their season record to 9-8. teams such as South Carolina, Virginia Peace Corps Reception In Honor of UNC-W Returned Volunteers 4:00 - 5.00 p.m. University Union Living Room UNC-Wilmington Campus

Apply online or via mail by March 22 and you can secedule an interview by contacting Recruiter Angela Moore at 800-424-8580 or [email protected]

I 800-424-8580 · www.peacecorps.gov

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME? We are conducting a clinical research study for women who suffer Pitcher Ronald Hill of Wilmington throws from the mound in a from severe diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). recent game. The Seahawks play at home tomorrow at 3 p.rn. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have suffered from severe The team started its season w1th a two­ Tech, Georgia. Duke. West Virgima and game, home and home series against Elon Elon. while Kent State, East Carolina and diarrhea-predominant IBS symptoms for at leut 6 months, and have and a three-game series at national power­ N.C. State loom in the near future. failed conventional IBS therapy. All office visits, medical evaluations., house South Carolina. Coming mto this The coaches realize that the tough and investigational medications related to this study will be provided season, pitching was a ma.1or uncertamty schedule can only help them. for the Seahawks. and during their first six "Our non-conference schedule is proba­ at no cost to patien~. games. the pitching was not sharp. UNCW bly the best up and down the East Coast." gave up 63 runs while only scoring 27. coach Mark Scalf sai

WHAT'S GOING ON AT Men's golf wants repeat as CAA champs FIREHOUSE GRILLE JASON JUTOVSKY to his swing and he is poised to have an While the rest of the student body was STAFF WRITER outstanding spring," Widener said. on vacation over Spring Break soaking up The sun is shining, the birds are chirp­ The team is relatively young, with a rays on the beach or partying in various . and that can only mean one thing. No, roster that features of five freshmen and locations, the men's golf team was busy ; not referring to the season known as sophomores, three juniors and one senior. taking care of business at Carambola Golf ·'.!!lllg, and it's not Wrightsville Beach. It "Yes, we are a young team but we work Club in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. The team ans UNCW men's golf returns to the extremely hard, and we can only get bet­ finished fourth place out of 14 teams over cks. ter," Brown said. three days finishing with a 297-290- The Seahawks eye repeating as CAA "These guys have a lot of experience 297=884 card. Fresno State took home the ~:unpions. UNCW is coming off of a very despite being so young, and I think the off lltle from a field which featured seven top- MONDAY IS BOmMLESS PASTA BOWL NIGHT mccessfu l fall season, highlighted by a vic­ season has helped us improve immensely," 100 teams. Brown finished with a final S7 .99 EAT ALL TIIE PASTA YOU WANT. m in the Badger Classic in Verona, Wis., added Widener. round 74 to place tenth overall at the event. TAKE OUT tichpropelled the 'Hawks to an early No. UNCW is one of the favorites to take DiBitetto and freshman Richie Hunt round­ luanonal ranking. home the CAA title this year and coach ed out the Seahawks' top-20 finishers. Toe Seahawks are led by the outstand­ Widener saw big accomplishments up "This was a fun trip for us and a won­ TUESDAY IS $3.00 PIZZA DAY ahead. Virginia Commonwealth's Rams , play of Derek Brown, a senior captain derful experience," Widener said. "The trip TRY OUR OWN SPECIAL PIZZAS FOR JUST !WI Walnut Cove. appear to be the only threat on the was also great for recruiting purposes, as ·Derek's our leader, no doubt, and his Seahawks' road to the championship. well." $3.00, TAKE OUT AVAILABLE! wne is m great shape. He's definitely "VCU is a tough team to play. They're Next up for the Seahawks is the Furman ~y for the spring." coach Jason Widener young and will certainly be hard to top," Intercollegiate Tournament in Greenville, Brown said. SC, March 26-28. WEDNESDAY Heading into the spring season, the "We have a solid opportunity to win Looking ahead, UNCW will bring in $.30 WINGS!! lelhawks are ranked No. 48 by Golfweek every tourney we compete in. Our experi­ two highly renowned athletes next year. $4.99 Jaegar Bombs • gazine. In addition, UNCW placed four ence and depth are our keys and we know Eddie Brock Jr. from nearby New Hanover ormbm on the CAA Individual Rankings what to expect," Widener said. "I truly feel High School and Will Shambley, out of ~art. Derek Brown, Brian Joyce, Marc­ that we will win (the NCAA) regionals and Cary, will enter the program. KARAOKE CONTESTS ·lllllre Roy and Tony DiBitetto headed the make it to the national tournament later "I'm really pleased that Eddie and Will JS! that only featured five players. The this season," Brown said. are joining the program. They are hard WITH JASON JACKSON y other player on the CAA chart wa. The Seahawks will compete in four working and talented players with a lot of bies Madison's Jay Woodson. more tournaments this year, the culmina­ potential," Widener said. THURSDAYS D1Bitelto, only a sophomore, ha~ tion of which will take place at the Andrea rged as a maJor force for the Seahawks. Brotto Cavalier Classic at Birdwood Golf Edrtor's note: This is the firs/ rn a two­ LIVE BAND EVERY FRIDAY 'Tony has made excellent adjustments Course in Charlottesville, Va., April 23-24. part series previewing UNCW's golf teams. 1/2 PRICE APPETIZERS Track squad sprints into spring season BEAT THE GENIUS TRIVIA CONTESTS SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT MATT GOTTLIEB petition, and I think we did send a message There's not much we can do right now SPORTS EDITOR to the rest of the conference that we are because we're playing the hand we've been EVERY SUNDAY 10PM-2AM dealt. But with the recruiting and we'll be ~011 that UNCW track & field coach indeed back and we'll be someone they able to fill in some of the areas in the DRAFT SPECIALS, Sprecher has returned to town after a have to reckon with come the champi­ 'JI-year stint at Ball State, the homecom­ onship." future." The Seahawks started the outdoor sea­ $3.50 JAEGAR .g begms m earnest March I 8 Some standouts developed through the son at the Shamrock Invitational Track & The squad plays host for the UNCW 111door season. Senior Patnck Bullock and Field Meet at Coastal Carolina. UNCW AND DRINK SPECIALS iahawk Invitational. its only home meet freshman Anna Raynor both earned All­ picked up eight first-place finishes and 'the year, through March 20. The compe­ East honors 111 the high jump after their per­ qualified three athletes for the NCAA $3.50 FOOD MENU lliOn each day starts at IO a.m. formances at the IC4A/ECAC Indoor Regionals. The event helps start the sport's outdoor Champ1onsh1ps 111 Boston. Bullock fin­ "We've seen a tremendous amount of LIVE MUSIC ason. Rebuilding the squad after four ished in fifth place with a 6-foot, nine-mch improvement," Sprecher said, "but more 1T1 of decline, the cross country and jump. Earlier at the GMU \Yinter WITH TOM GOSSIN importantly in the foundation of the pro­ Invitational, Bullock fimshed with a 6-11 '1oor track season served almost as high­ gram we're beginning to establish our phi­ performance. Raynor's 5-11 performance el practice sessions for the spnng. losophy and we've made a lot of growth earned her honors m Boston It's a good thing for Spn.:cher since the that way. As we look forward to the out­ "We have some strengths, one area is AA lost three rm:mbers and gained four door season, No. 1 we want to continue a ;Jnng his absence. our throwers. We have a good throwing Jot of the groundwork. that we have laid. crew both on the guys· side and the girls' 'ih1s indoor season I had the opportu111- Also, start looking peaking towards some side," Sprecher said. "We have some pock­ to see everybody in the conference important meets such as the conference ets of areas and individuals that are very 'lecpt for Delaware. We're able to size championship and the NCAA Regionals talented and are going to be big contribu­ ~ up as well as they see what we have," which will give us an opportunity to go on tors come outdoor season. With all that lprecher said. "We did have very good to the national championship." !leet, 11hen we did face conference com- said. there's some big holes we need to fill. UNCW professor studies steroids and supplements androstened10ne and ephedra forced them Perko decned what he saw as the off the market, but Perko finds little com­ MATT GOTTLIEB power of the supplement industry's lob­ fort in the government's recent steps. SPORTS EDITOR bying to keep what he feels are danger­ "It was good news/bad news when ous supplements on the open market. Suddenly, it seems, steroids and athletic ephedra was banned, but the bad news was "Hell, you can buy them in gas sta­ supplements have become a big issue. that there ·s 3,000 (supplements) still on the t10ns. It's a $20 billion industry. Several high-profile players, such as market," Perko said. 'They made a big deal Unfortunately, no government agencies Minnesota Vikings' Cory Stringer died in taking one drug off, and the problem is, in can regulate it,'' Perko said. "The dietary recent years to supplement· and steroid­ my opinion is they missed the boat, they supplement lobby is second in power and related causes. Both ephedra and androster­ didn't change the law to market the drugs ine were banned in recent weeks. influence only to the NRA.'' without testing." Congress suddenly took a high interest Steroids, which helps build muscles. Perko wants stronger regulation of sup­ in supplements and steroids, holding hear- are often prescribed by doctors for vari­ plements. Right now he feels the govern­ ings. ous ailments Athletes use non-pre· UNCW professor Mike Perko has ment's hands are tied up. It's big, right? scribed, black-market steroids to help been studying steroid and supple- "You have to get beyond the issue of "Let me tell you what's going to hap­ promote muscle growth. The substances drugs people are taking," Perko said. pen. What's going to happen is we're going also create side effects such as excessive ment use among teenagers. "When a new drug is put on the market to forget about this,'' said UNCW professor production of hormones, mood swings, there are side effects. We don't rely on doc­ Mike Perko, who bas been studying high blood pressure, among other things. greater incidence of ... heart disease, Ii ver tors on whether they should be on the mar­ teenagers using steroids and supplements "Steroids are prescription drugs, and and cancer problems. We know this for a ket. But we go to medical ethicists, (who for over a decade. "There has been a cycle they' re prescription for a reason," Perko fact. We don't know about dietrary supple­ investigate 1f) the benefits outweigh the in the last 15-20 years. What needs to be said. "There's Jots of evidence that the ments, in our culture they've only been side effects" The same should be for sup- done, the recognition that these lobbyists downside of taking of steroids. We're talk­ around since the 90s." are influencing our politicians," ing use over a period of time. There's a The dangerous potential side effects of plements." ,t

BOARDS CLOTHES SKATE EQUIPME T EJ U

DVD's ACCESSORIES ALL YOUR BOARDSTYLE NEEDS