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Shooting at The Other Place leaves two dead

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

At around 2 a.m. this morning, two young men were brutally wounded in front of the Other Place Club (The OP) on 5th Street.

A fight broke out shortly before the shooting and, according to several eyewitnesses, the killers may have been involved in the dispute, but it is still unknown.

Cashier's office launches eco-friendly billing system

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ECU will execute its new electronic billing system to manage student fees and tuition this fall.

The new "eBilling" system will make it easier for students to accept financial aid awards, view packages and discover any pending transactions.

Students will receive an e-mail through their ECU student account that will notify them when a bill has been issued or an outstanding balance is present.

Confederations Cup run provides glimpse of future

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The United States men's national soccer team turned the rest of the football world on its head over the past two weeks at the FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa by finishing runner-up to Brazil after advancing to their first final in a FIFA international tournament.

Best and Worst of 2009 NBA Draft

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The NBA draft is a crucial time for each of the leagues 30 teams.

Each organization is looking for the best talent from Spain to California and everywhere in between to build their program for future NBA championships. General Managers, coaches, and scouts are trying to find the next Michael Jordan and avoid selecting the next Sam Bowie.

The dorm life

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I once read somewhere that the best horror stories happen in places you feel safe.

It makes sense, right? It's the reason why children are terrified of the monster under their bed: their bed is "safe" and a monster is invading their safety.

This philosophy holds some weight in the residence halls, too.

Pirate Rants

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

These incoming freshmen all look 14.

Basic math: ECU > UNC

Making and spending money, laughing and acting funny.

Thanks to the housekeeper/facilities guy who found my phone this morning! You're a life saver!

Hey, if you're going to clip your nails, at least close the door! I can't stand hearing that clip, clip, clip! Are you clipping your fingers and toes?!

To the men who stole from us: You must have been really desperate and had lookouts to be able to hit 5 houses in one evening! Revenge is mine, says the Lord.

America loses four icons in less than a week

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Weird coincidence or not, four famous celebrities have died in less than a week. First was Ed McMahon, then Farah Fawcett and the King of Pop (both on June 25th) followed by Billy Mays, aka the true "Infomercial King." This is perhaps one of the most bizarre turn of events that has happened in recent years to the "big-wigs" in entertainment.

New bill signed to restore common sense

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On Friday, June 19th, North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue signed a bill into law which bans drivers from text messaging and emailing on their cell phones while behind the wheel of a vehicle. Perdue, who is best known for her fight to advance education and improve healthcare, hopes that this new law will further help to reduce the amount of unsafe driving practices taking place on North Carolina roads.

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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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