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Page 3 The Compass October 9, 2003 CAMPUS NEWS Brandi R. Brehon University officials participate in the groundbreaking ceremony. University ventures in the realm of privatized apartments Brandi R. Brehon brbrehon@mail.ecsu.edu Staff Writer On September 9, Elizabeth City State University ushered in a new era of change, the groundbrealing of the Viking Village Apartment Complex. The ceremony was held at 4:00 p.m. on the inter section of Weeksville Road and Herrington Road. The Viking Village student housing facility will be a three-story brick building of approximately 150,000 square feet, offering residential housing to 350 students. The five, four, and single bedroom apartments will be fully furnished in cluding an electric range, refrigera tor, dishwasher, and microwave. Each bedroom will have its own pri vate bathroom. The housing com plex will also have a clubhouse, laun dry facility, meeting rooms, vending, 175 parking spaces, and a courtyard. The project was planned about one year ago, which was aimed toward the focus of a growing enrollment, and will receive fixed rate finances. Following the invocation Rich Harvey ECSU’s Vike’ Nu Fashion Troupe held a fashion teaser in the Floyd L. Robinson Fine Arts Auditorium Complex on Thursday, September 11. (1-r) Tahmycha Coleman, Tanisha Gilliam, Cylia Williams, Aletea Joosten, and Sophia Dunn (front). Hip hop artist visits on labor day Danielle Harrigan d_vinecreation@hotmail.com Staff Writer The Back to School concert, over Labor Day weekend, featuring Trina, helped to kick off the begining of what promises to be an exciting school year.The Student Life orga nization at Elizabeth-City State Uni versity sponsored the concert. There was much excitement over the appearance of the Florida- born rap artistTrina coming to ECSU. Students came out and showed their school spirit at the performances of Trina and various local acts. “It was a good turnout although not as many students came out as we expected," one student said. Another activity that took place over the Labor Day weekend was Yardfest2003, sponsored by the Stu dent Activities Council. Students came out in the space between Bias from Reverend Henry B. Pickett Jr., Chancellor Mickey L. Burnim gave remarks to those in the audience about the event and recognized ECSU Board of Trustees. “ECSU is now venturing in the realm of privatized apartment-style housing,” Vice Chancellor for Busi ness and Finance, Mr. Elliott Robinson said. “Viking Village used to just be a twinkle in everyone's eye, but now it is the 2003-2004 vision,” Mr. Walter Davenport, Chairman of the ECSU Board of Trustees said. Remarks were also given by Mr. Terence Boyd, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the ECSU Foundation, Mr. Richard Green, CEO of First Floor, and Mr. Carl Seward, President of the Student Government Association. New field house opens Jeremy Jennings cheap_sci_fi@hotmail.com Staff Writer Students, officials and Viking football fans met on Aug.30 to dedi cate the new, $1.4 million field house at Roebuck Stadium. Chancellor Mickey L. Burnim presided over the ceremony held under a tent adjacent to the new field house. Thurlis J. Little, Jr., Interim Chairperson of Health and Physical Education described his experiences playing football for Elizabeth City State in the 60’s. Before, there were no available facilities for the athletes to use. "The field house is a tribute to all Viking Athletes, both past and present,” Chancellor Burnim said. Designed by Applegate Ar chitects and built by Blueridge Gen eral, Inc., the 10,000 square foot building is the result of many months of collaboration between the admin istration, coaches, the designers and the contractors. “It was a long time coming, but we got it!” Little said. The air-conditioned building in cludes classrooms, faculty offices, a weight room and locker rooms. Classrooms are complete with chairs, projection screens and marker boards. Student athletes can use these classrooms not only to go over plays and game film, but also to learn. The faculty offices are per haps the nicest on campus, with wooden desks, a view of the field, and even carpet. The home team locker room has extra wide lockers, showesr and toilets. The visiting team’s locker room isn’t as large as the home team’s; with smaller lock ers and restroom facilities. Viking Blue is the dominant color through out the building. The barrel-shaped roof, the lockers, and even the mini blinds are all Viking Blue. Calendar Comedy tour at ECSU and Butler Hall to watch the introduc tions of the various athletic teams and organizations, which were done by host, Tanyetta “Tai” Pittman, former Miss ECSU, and alumna. The per formance by our prestigious march ing band “Sound of Class,” was an other highlight of the afternoon. Stu dents also participated in an assort ment of activities ranging from com petitions such as best freestyle, best dressed, best dance (perculator) to a dunking booth. One of the co-chairs of the Stu dent Advisory Council, Ginjah Baptiste responded, “It (yardfest) was good. We wish more people would’ve come out, but it was fun for the people that were there.” The weekend concluded with the first football game of the season between ECSU and Benedict Col lege and a free SGA sponsored after game party, which took place in Wil liams Hall gymnasium. Joyce J. Jones jjjones2@mail.ecsu.edu Staff Writer The rain, wind, and sharp light ning did not stop the students of ECSU from attending the Septem ber 4'^ “Off the Hook Comedy Tour,” sponsored by the US Army. The US Army personnel gave away t-shirts, head and wristbands, CD Singles, and candy as the students came in. By 8:00, the slow assembling crowd was a good size in the Floyd L. Robinson Fine Arts Complex. Ev eryone patiently waited to see what the night had in store, while listen ing to various music selections played by a D.J. When asked, most students responded that they were attending inorder to alleviate bore dom, and because the event was free. One of the many highlights of the night came from the opening rap act, “Cool Nuts,” whom the audience obviously did not enjoy. The act be came the object of numerous jokes throughout the entire night. When ever there was a problem, “Cool Nuts” was the cause; or just when someone had a good, quiet moment “Cool Nuts” was shouted from the background. The performers included Tony Woods, Todd Lamb and Shane Forbes, who can be seen on BET’s Comic View and Def Poetry. Each comic brought his own style and fla vor to the stage. Some were inter active with the crowd, like the first act who conducted a “Get Low” contest. In the get low contest, three couples faced off to see who could “Get the Lowest”. The crowd really enjoyed this as they judged who would win. The other comics gave their own personal accounts, which was funny to the majority of the audience. The night slowly proved to be successful. After the emcee an nounced a Kappa Alpha Psi party, most headed off to that, while others stayed back to receive autographs from the performers. But, the night could not end without one more joke for the road- “Cool Nuts!” '!IqI Brandi R. Brehon SGA President, Carl Seward (left) poses with Chancellor Burnim (right). 29 U S 30 Resume Writing 2p.tn. H.L, Building STD Prestafion 7p.m. Mitchell-Lewis Lobby Tuesday ft 1 X) ■q O 0 s 10 11 14 15 16 1« Monday Recruiting (all majors) Kroger 4p.m, H.L.Ttigg Building Self Defense For Women 6p.m. Butler Hall Lobby Honda Campus Challenge 6- 8p.m. Wednesday Drug Awareness Week Begins 335-3267 What Employers Expect of Intents 6p.m. H.L.Trigg Building Thursday Honda Campus Challenge Championships 2 - 4p.m. Little Theatre Recruiting (all majors U.S.Navy 6p.m. Substance Abuse And Its Consequences 8p.m. Womack Hall Lobby Friday First Friday 10p.m. K.E. White Center Saturday Down East Viking Football Classic 8p.m. Rooky Mount, NC Monday Volleyball Washington, DC 335-3388 , Tuesday ROTC Fall Awards ■4p.m. 335*3237 SGA Student Body Meeting 2p,m. Moore Hall Politics in Corporate America 6p.m. H.L.Trigg Building Drug Awareness 7 - 8p.m. Bedell Cafeteria Stress Management 7p.m. New fi.es. Hail Seminar Rm Wednesday Breakfast with the Deans 8a.m.Commuter Lounge Bowling Tournament (Men) 6 p.m.Bowling Center Student Life Forum 7 p.m. UV Center Sexual Harassment Presentation 7-9 p.m. Hugh Cale Lobby Introduction to GraduateSchool 6 p.m. H.L. Trigg Building Thursday Date Rape Discussion 7p.m. Mitchell-Lewis Hail Bowling Tournament (Women’s) 6p.m. Bowling Center Resume Writing Seminar 2p.m. H.L.Trigg Building Friday Lyceum Series: Steel Drum Concert 7-9p.m. Finr Arts Ampitheater Volleyball: 7-9p.m. Bowie, MD Saturday Football l;30p.m. Petetsberg, VA Tuesday Volleyball 6;30-8;30p.m. Lawrenceville, VA Student Recital (music) 2-4p.m, Fine Arts Complex Wednesday Snacks and Facks 12;30p.m. Commuter Lounge Drug/Alcohol and Prevention Presentation 7p,m. Hugh-Cale Lobby Summit: Shortage of Minority Male Teachers 1p.m. 335-3297 Thursday Mock Interview Skills 2p.m. H.L. Trigg Building Saturday Football l;30p.m. Roebuck Stadium Fall Open House 8a.m.-1p.m. Volleyball 6:30-8:30p.m, Vaughn Center
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