NEWS BRIEF Pg. 9 Major league team visits Charlotte Pg. 15 Sea Hut restaurant in Monroe COVERING the CAMPUS and COMMUNITY The WEEKLY TRIANGLE Wingate University, Wingate, NC Feb. 11, 2010 • Volume 79, Issue 16 Spencers Theatre of Illusion to perform Friday Pg. 2 What are you looking forward to this weekend? Pg. 3 Make your Monday a Funday Pg. 5 Movie pass giveaway Pg. 8 The Poet’s Corner Pg. 11 Learn the signs of abuse Pg. 15 Papa John’s special Pg. 16 Date auction raised $423 for Haiti earthquake relief efforts Photo by Steven Grandy Jamie Vaughn, left, and Michelle Harkins on stage at the date auction. Steven Grandy Staff Writer In the weeks following the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti on Jan.12, numerous Wingate organizations have held fundraisers for relief efforts. Last Thursday, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Sport Sciences Majors Club (SSMC) held the Hearts for Haiti date auction to raise money for earthquake relief efforts. Through the auction of 20 students and graduate assistants as well as donations, $423 was raised for American Red Cross relief efforts. In previous years, SAAC has raised money for the Make-A-Wish foundation and was planning to donate the proceeds from the date auction to the foundation, however the organization changed its charitable focus to Haiti after the quake. The date auction was held in the common area of the DPC, with students holding up paper hearts with their bidding number and the contestant and winning bid going on a “date” in Ames Turnout following the conclusion of the auction. According to SAAC advisor Rachelle Rostas, Thursday was not the first time a date auction has been held at Wingate. “Four years ago SAAC held a date auction but hadn’t had one since,” said Rostas. “Aramark normally donates food for our Make- A-Wish initiative, and they donated the food for the date portion of the event.” The hardest part of organizing the event was not organizing the event, but instead the unknown. “Finding participants and convincing some of them was a difficult task since most did not know what to expect,” said Rostas. “We overcame this by explaining that it was for Haiti and that it would be a group date held in Ames Turnout.” Contestant Luke Mulholland added, “When I heard that it was for charity, I decided to do it.” Another concern of Rostas was the bidding amount. “I was a little nervous about how the student body would give for each contestant,” said Rostas. “I didn’t want them to be disappointed by the amount that was bid on them and I didn’t know what the turnout would be.” The arrival of the first two contestants, Chase Smith and Jenni Barbett quickly dashed Rostas’ fears.“As soon as I saw the huge, energetic group in the commons area of the DPC, my fears and concerns melted away,” said Rostas. Wingate men’s basketball player Chase Smith was the first contestant to be purchased by sophomore Liz Kinney. With Smith’s teammate and friend Jamie Vaughn also in the auction, Kinney decided to purchase both. “I wasn’t panning on buying two, but after I bought Chase I thought it would be funny if I bought both,” said Kinney. Each of the contestants did their part in encouraging See Date auction supports Haiti, Pg. 15
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October 15, 2009 • Volume 79 • Issue 5
NEWSBRIEF
Pg. 9Major league team visits Charlotte
Pg. 15Sea Hut restaurant in Monroe
C OV E R I NG the C A M P U S and C OM M U N I T Y
T he W E E K LY T R IA NG L E
Wi ng at e Un ive r s i t y, Wi ng at e , NC Fe b. 1 1 , 2 0 1 0 • Volu m e 7 9 , Is s u e 1 6
Spencers Theatre of Illusion to perform Friday Pg. 2 What are you looking forward to this weekend? Pg. 3 Make your Monday a Funday Pg. 5 Movie pass giveaway Pg. 8
The Poet’s Corner Pg. 11
Learn the signs of abuse Pg. 15 Papa John’s special Pg. 16
Date auction raised $423 for Haiti earthquake relief efforts
Photo by Steven Grandy
Jamie Vaughn, left, and Michelle Harkins on stage at the date auction.
Steven Grandy Staff Writer
In the weeks following the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti on Jan.12, numerous Wingate organizations have held fundraisers for relief efforts. Last Thursday, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Sport Sciences Majors Club (SSMC) held the Hearts for Haiti date auction to raise money for earthquake relief efforts. Through the auction of 20 students and graduate assistants as well as donations, $423 was raised for American Red Cross relief efforts. In previous years, SAAC has raised money for the Make-A-Wish foundation and was planning to donate the proceeds from the date auction to the foundation, however the organization changed its charitable focus to Haiti after
the quake. The date auction was held in the common area of the DPC, with students holding up paper hearts with their bidding number and the contestant and winning bid going on a “date” in Ames Turnout following the conclusion of the auction. According to SAAC advisor Rachelle Rostas, Thursday was not the first time a date auction has been held at Wingate. “Four years ago SAAC held a date auction but hadn’t had one since,” said Rostas. “Aramark normally donates food for our Make-A-Wish initiative, and they donated the food for the date portion of the event.”
The hardest part of organizing the event was not organizing the event, but instead the unknown. “Finding participants and convincing some of them was a difficult task since most did not know
what to expect,” said Rostas. “We overcame this by explaining that it was for Haiti and that it would be a group date held
in Ames Turnout.”
Contestant Luke Mulholland added, “When I heard that it was for charity, I decided to do it.” Another concern of Rostas was the bidding amount. “I was a little nervous about how the student body would give for each contestant,” said
Rostas. “I didn’t want them to be disappointed by the amount that was bid on them and I didn’t know what the turnout would be.” The arrival of the first two contestants, Chase Smith and Jenni Barbett quickly dashed Rostas’ fears.“As soon as I saw the huge, energetic group in the commons area of the DPC, my fears and concerns melted away,” said Rostas. Wingate men’s basketball player Chase Smith was the first contestant to be purchased by sophomore Liz Kinney. With Smith’s teammate and friend Jamie Vaughn also in the auction, Kinney decided to purchase both. “I wasn’t panning on buying two, but after I bought Chase I thought it would be funny if I bought both,” said Kinney. Each of the contestants did their part in encouraging See Date auction supports Haiti, Pg. 15
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Jill Corbo Editor-in-Chief The award winning Spencers Theatre of Illusion will be on campus this Friday to perform their highly regarded acts. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Batte Center. Spencers Theatre of Illusion consists of husband and wife duo, Kevin and Cindy Spencer, who travel the world performing at different venues almost every night of the year. Through their acts and raving critic reviews of “modern day Houdinis,” the Spencers have been known to redefine magic for their audiences. The duo has been recognized as the 2009 International Magicians of the Year, the Performing Arts Entertainers of the Year six times in a row, the Harry Chapin Award for Contributors to Humanity, the Markley Award for Excellence, America’s Best Entertainers two times as well as many other awards. At this event, the Spencers will perform illusions that have never been seen before as well as some of their original
acts. Their show is known to combine drama, comedy, romance and suspense. During one of their shows, it is typical for the audience to see people levitating, walking through walls, vanishing and reappearing. Attendees are guaranteed to be on the edge of their seat from the music pulses and lights dance with fantastic illusions. On their website, www.spencersmagic.com, more information can be found about tour dates, the show, the Spencers and much more. If you would like a preview of what a show of theirs entails, there are trailers, road stories and commercials under the “media” section of the website. Tickets are $20 each. They can be ordered by calling 704-233-8316 or online at www.wingate.edu/culture. Tickets are free for Wingate students and Lyceum credit will be given.
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The University Singers homecoming concert is sched-uled for tonight, Feb. 11 and will take place in the McGee Theater of the Batte Center. It will begin at 7:30 p.m. and is a Fine Arts Presentations and Performances Lyceum. Their tour hasn’t gone exactly as planned. The group had to cancel some events due to the inclement weather last week. That didn’t stop them from their goal though and they ven-tured on, visiting the First Bap-tist Church in Southern Pines, Butler High School and Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte, and the First Baptist Church in Mount Holly. They still plan to travel to Taylorsville, Weaver-ville and Asheville. The University Singers con-sists of 43 members. The choir has been led by Dr. Kenney Potter for the past five years. Junior and bass singer Jason Barrios said that touring “al-lows growth and bonding.” Anna Odom, also a junior and first soprano, agreed that they enjoy going to different places and sharing music, and said, “I especially like high schools and seeing their faces when we perform. We bring something new.” For freshman Carlin Ham-mett, this is his first tour and he especially likes performing in churches. He said, “Churches offer different acoustics. You hear yourself in a different way. The music we learn all year comes to a peak in concert.” All three students have en-
joyed their experiences here at Wingate. Barrios said, “Wing-ate has great professors. They push you and don’t allow you to skate through.” Odom added, “They know you personally. If you’re not in class, they will call you.” Ham-
mett likes the diversity among choir voices. “It’s a special
sound when we’re all together,” he said. In addition to performing, the choir all enjoys the “home stay” opportunities. This is when they are invited to stay at a church members or local citizen’s house for the night. They go in groups of two and four and are treated like family members. Odom said, “Even after a long day of waking up early and performing, we stay up visit-ing our host family.” Hammett agreed. “Home stays are great,” he said. The University Singers are planning an exciting tour in May to the southeast coast of South Africa for 10 days. Not only do they get to travel, they will also have the opportunity to spend three nights home stay with their host family.
University Singers set out onannual tour, reflect on experience
“Churches offer different acoustics. You hear yourself in a different way. The music we learn all year comes to a peak in concert.”-Carlin Hammett
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The film, From Paris with Love, is the story of James Reece, played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Reece is living a fairly comfortable life with his job, as the United States Ambassador to France, and becomes engaged to his girlfriend soon after the film begins. While happy, he seeks for an opportunity to be a Special Operative working in the field for the United States. Eventually, Reece is told to meet his new partner at the airport to start the ìrealî work that would propel him further in his career. As Reece arrives, he finds his new partner Charlie Wax, played by John Travolta, being detained by airport officials for trying to bring energy drinks into the city. From this point, Reece takes Charlie on a tour of Paris, as he carries out his mission. As the
plot unfolds, Charlie reveals that he is actually in Paris to help put a stop to a terrorist cell planning an attack. Although new to this hands-on approach to his job, Reece finds Charlie’s methods a bit extreme. Charlie
does everything from beating down a gang, to toying with drugs, to even blowing up Reece’s Cadillac Escalade. Jonathan Rhys Meyers plays a convincing role, as a man who loves his job, and his fiancée. He is a bit hesitant to join in any mayhem Charlie conjures up. Travolta, however,
plays an outstanding nutcase, who will do whatever it takes, no matter what the cost, to get the job done. The plot, although a bit predictable, is fun and entertaining once the action starts. The film, while short at 92 minutes, is a fun trip through the streets of Paris. Charlie’s attitude of shoot, shoot some more, and when everyone is dead try to ask a question provides both humor and the bulk of the action. Although the city of Paris is known for its relaxing, proper atmosphere, this film turns that description on its head. From Paris with Love feels a bit out of place, releasing in February and not the summer, since it fits many of the criteria for a summer action blockbuster. While the film is great fun for any action junkie, do not expect it to win any Academy Awards.
Score: 7/10
Chris SiersStaff Writer
Travolta brings out rough side of Paris in summer blockbuster-worthy flick
Maybe the 2012 specula-tions will come true sooner than later.
When it comes to North Carolina winters, nothing can really be considered normal. This season’s systems, however, have shifted further from the center of the curve. This trend, or lack there of, has once again given this part of the country a streak of wacky winter weather. Any week from the first three months of the year can feature a day with snow and ice and then a few days of spring-like weather.
Unfortunately, the closest we have reached to spring con-ditions has been the rainfall, at least to the popular grade school saying, “April showers bring May flowers.”
In fact, in the first nine days of February, the town has received 2.7 inches of precipita-tion, one inch shy of the normal amount for the month. Janu-ary’s total of 4.88 inches was .9 inches more than normal. If it felt like you busted out the fleece and toboggen a little more often last month, that is because 20 of the 31 days had a high temperature below the average of 51.
Of course, Union County citizens have been spared com-pared to those of the Wash-ington, D.C. area and points north. The capital’s metro area was barraged with upwards of 20 inches of snow 12 days ago. And that was just round
one. The storm that gave us cool temperatures and annoy-ing rain and fog earlier in the week just dumped another 16 inches of snow on one of the most populated regions in the country.
Nevertheless, these storms effect more than just schools. the Federal Government closed on Wed. D.C. area schools Georgetown and Maryland accomplished something that a professinal ball club could not--hold a basketball game. The Washington Wizards had to postpone their contest against the Hawks on Feb. 6 because of road conditions.
As far as game play is concerned, the Maryland Ter-rapins actually benefitted form the epic weather. Since many of their paying customers chose to stay at home, the Comcast Center had students filling 70 percent of the seats. This had to create further of a home court advantage against the struggling Tar Heels.
Who knows, the grounds crews of the Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies may have to be on call earlier than expected. According to Accu-weather, if the current rate of snowfall continues, these areas would get 100 inches of snow by the end of the season.
The Minnesota Twins, who will open up a new outdoor stadium this year, may have second thoughts on their new home. Until then, people up and down the East Coast will be indoors, possibly watching 2012 on DVD.
Is this a place you want to live? Well, like it or not it is. Students have chosen to throw their trash into the Jefferson Quad rather than walk to the dumpsters. So what is being done? It’s really up to students themselves at this point.
Trash is seen outside building 3 in the Jefferson Quad Thursday Feb. 4.
“We want you to take responsibility of where you live,” says Michael Reynolds, assistant director of residence life for community standards, says.“ Besides its a health and safety hazard,’ he added. Leaving trash out can bring animals, includ-ing raccoons into the living areas. Students are asked to take responsibility and take their trash to the dumpster.
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Lyceum: University Choral 2010 Tour Home Concert @ 7:30 p.m.
Softball v Augusta State (DH) 1 p.m.Friday, Feb. 12
Lyceum: Spencer ’s Theatre of Illusion@7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 13Baseball v Indiana (Pa.) (DH) @12 p.m.
Softball v St. Andrews Presbyterian (DH) @1 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 14Baseball v Indiana (Pa.) (DH) @ 1 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 15Monday Funday: Bingo @ 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 16Baseball v Belmont Abbey @ 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 17Deadline: Remove grades of “I”
Ash Wednesday Service @ 12 p.m.Lyceum: Great Decisions 2010:
Global Crime @ 12 p.m.Airband @ 7 p.m.
Tennis v Lenior-Rhyne @ 2:30 p.m.Baseball v Lenoir-Rhyne @ 3 p.m.
Women’s Basketball v Mars Hill @ 6 p.m.Men’s Basketball v Mars Hill @ 8 p.m.
REMEMBER: All students returning in the Fall 2010 must make a $200 housing deposit or
complete a commuter application.
Housing Deposit is dueFriday, Feb. 19
(Students that pay on the 19th or earlier will receive a 20pt improvement to your housing rank!)
Megan WoodWhat’s Going On Editor
Need some fun in your life on Mondays? Monday: Funday is a new program to help your boring Monday night. “We decided to do it on Monday because there really isn’t anything going on and we wanted to give the students something to look forward to,” said student director Wesley Knight. This event is free to students and prizes are given out regularly. Com-ing up there is a video game tourna-ment. Brackets for the different video games will be set up and one video game will be played over four Monday
Monday: Funday to bring fun to Monday nights on campus
nights. Each night teams will have the chance to earn more points and the points add up from week to week. The overall winner will get to pick a game console of their choice. Individual win-ners of tournament nights will win the game played during the tournament. “We’ll also have free massages on April 26,” Knight said. Events are listed below:
Point system 1- showing up
2- For individual win4- 3rd place win6 - 2nd place win8- 1st place win
All events are in the DPC @ 7 p.m.
Feb.15- Bingo
March 15 - Guitar Hero
March 22 - March Madness
Basketball
April 12 - Mario Cart
SportsThursday, February 11, 2010
Steven GrandyStaff Writer
Winter Olympics give sports fans another reason to tune in
Wondering what to watch during the Olympics? Not sure when your favorite sport is be-ing played? Just want to watch the biggest events? Read on to see which events are can’t-miss.
Friday Feb. 12 Opening Ceremony: Ch 6 7 p.m.-12 a.m. No Olympic viewing ex-perience is complete without watching the Opening Ceremo-nies. While no one has said who will carry the Olympic flame into BC Place, I have hard time beliving that NHL all time lead-ing scorer and Canadian Wayne Gretzky won’t be the given the extreme honor of being the final torchbearer. Saturday Feb. 13 Men’s Downhill Skiing & Men’s 1500 meter speedskating Ch 6 8-11:30 p.m. Apolo Ohno laces up his skates for his first event of the 2010 games. Men’s downhill skiing is the fastest event of the Olympics. Sunday Feb. 14 Men’s luge and Pair’s figure skating short program. Ch 6 8-11:30 p.m. The first of many figure skat-ing events begins tonight with the Pair’s competition. Men’s luge is another highlight, with the competitor laying feet first on a sled and steering around a lightning fast course. Monday Feb. 15 Men’s snowboard cross Ch 6 2:30-4 p.m. The newest Olympic event takes center stage with men’s snowboard cross. In this event,
SportsThursday, February 11, 2010 Page 7
Steven GrandyStaff Writer
Winter Olympics give sports fans another reason to tune in
Wondering what to watch during the Olympics? Not sure when your favorite sport is be-ing played? Just want to watch the biggest events? Read on to see which events are can’t-miss.
Friday Feb. 12 Opening Ceremony: Ch 6 7 p.m.-12 a.m. No Olympic viewing ex-perience is complete without watching the Opening Ceremo-nies. While no one has said who will carry the Olympic flame into BC Place, I have hard time beliving that NHL all time lead-ing scorer and Canadian Wayne Gretzky won’t be the given the extreme honor of being the final torchbearer. Saturday Feb. 13 Men’s Downhill Skiing & Men’s 1500 meter speedskating Ch 6 8-11:30 p.m. Apolo Ohno laces up his skates for his first event of the 2010 games. Men’s downhill skiing is the fastest event of the Olympics. Sunday Feb. 14 Men’s luge and Pair’s figure skating short program. Ch 6 8-11:30 p.m. The first of many figure skat-ing events begins tonight with the Pair’s competition. Men’s luge is another highlight, with the competitor laying feet first on a sled and steering around a lightning fast course. Monday Feb. 15 Men’s snowboard cross Ch 6 2:30-4 p.m. The newest Olympic event takes center stage with men’s snowboard cross. In this event,
competitors race down a moun-tain while going over jumps and banked curves. Basically, it is a mix between NASCAR and snowboarding. Friday Feb. 20 Women’s Skleton Ch 6 8-11:30 p.m. If the thought of going feet first down a bobsled track wasn’t scary enough, how about going down headfirst? That is the goal in skeleton, a sport that is appearing in its third Winter Olympics. The event is simple: run as fast as you can prior to hopping on a sled and going down a bobsled track with no brakes or ways of steering the sled. My guess is that it will be one of the most watched and exciting events of the games.
Sunday Feb. 21 Hockey-USA vs Canada Ch 50 7-10 p.m. The last time these two teams squared off was in the gold medal game of the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. Whether or not you believe in the lucky loonie (Canadian coin buried at center ice), Canada won the game 5-2. This year, Canada is under immense pressure to win gold. Ameri-can goaltender Ryan Miller will play the game of his life in a hostile crowd and will get revenge on the heartbreaking loss eight years ago. Tuesday Feb. 23 Women’s Figure Skating short programCh 6 8 p.m.-12 a.m. The most popular event for the female viewing audience beings tonight with the short program. Americans Rachel Flatt and Mirai Nagasu will
look to win the first gold for America since 2002. The free skate is on Thursday. Thursday Feb. 25 Women’s Cross Country Skiing 4 X 5000 meter relay Ch 6 3-5 p.m. Who doesn’t love a relay race? This one will take place at scenic Whistler, British Colum-bia. Expect Norway, a skiing powerhouse, to be a contender for gold. Friday Feb. 26Women’s Slalom skiing Ch 6 8-11:30 p.m. American Lindsey Vonn won this event at the Skiing World Championships earlier in the winter. Vonn has to be the favorite in this event where skiiers go back and forth down the mountain. Saturday Feb. 27 Four man Bobsled Ch 6 8-11:30 p.m. The United States hasn’t won a gold medal in the four man bobsled since 1948 but earned silver in 2002 and bronze in 2006. Is this the year they finally win it all? If it is, they will need to beat the domi-nant Germans, who have won the last four gold medals. Sunday Feb. 28 Men’s Hockey gold medal game & Closing Ceremonies Ch 6 3-6 p.m. and 7-10:30 p.m. The men’s hockey gold med-al game could be a matchup be-tween superpowers Canada and Russia and star players Sydney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. If Canada doesn’t win, head coach Mike Babcock may want to go into hiding. Stay tuned later that night as the Olympic flag is passed on to Sochi, Russia.
Kate ButlerStaff Writer
O Canada: Wingate students, Canada natives preview Olympics
Now that Super Bowl Sunday has past and that the trophy proudly rests in New Orleans, sports fans can focus their energy on the much anticipated 2010 Winter Olympics.
Beautiful Vancouver, Canada, is hosting the games which are set to begin February 12. While all of the sports involved are extremely fun and exciting, most are very individualized. That is why it is no surprise that none top the thrill of a team event, full of talented and determined athletes, fighting on skates for their country. Of course it is hockey we are talking about.
This year, there will be six consecutive days of preliminary games commencing on February 16 followed by the qualification round on the 23, with the top four teams automatically advancing to the quarter finals on the 24. With a mere ones days rest, the remaining teams are back at it again with the semi-finals followed by the bronze medal game. The action finally ends with the intense gold medal game on Sunday the 28 at 3 p.m..
The women’s games follow the same process but are kicked off two days prior on the 14.
With no bias intended and also by no surprise, both of Canada’s teams are the top picks for the gold medal, according to CBS Sports. Both the Canadian men’s and women’s teams are comprised of very experienced and skilled players but more importantly defending champions. Wingate
freshman, Miriam Boucher, born and raised on the west coast of Canada truly believes that “[Team Canada] has the best and most prepared team.” She says that she cannot wait until the Olympics start especially since she will be supporting her country for the first time away from home. She jokes about telling her American friends to watch out because Canada is “Taking the gold, baby”. Sophomore and fellow Canadian Dave Crawford believes that Canada will win the gold due to a strong lineup. “We have Martin Brodeur and he is one of, if not the best goaltender of all time,” said Crawford. We have one of the most talented teams in the last few years. There is a good mix of veteran players such as Scott Niedermayer and Joe Thornton and young stars like Sydney Crosby and Jonathan Toews.”
Teams predicted to give Canada a run for their money for the gold include Russia, Sweden, USA and last Olympics silver medalist’s Finland for the men’s. Althought Crawford would like to see a rematch of the 2002 Gold Medal game between Canada and the United States with another Canadian victory, he doesn’t believe that US has a strong enough team. The Czech-Republic and again Russia and the US are anticipated to give the Canadian women’s a hard time for win as well.
It’s been four years since the last winter games and now that they are finally with us again, its time for everyone to show their country pride and cheer for their teams.
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Senior volleyball player Chelsea Cancelliere is an avid Wii Fit player.
Q. What’s your favorite sport game on Wii?
My favorite sports game on Wii, would have to be Tennis, on the Wii sports addition.
Q. How often do you practice?
There is no particular set schedule but, I’d have to say whenever anyone wants to come and play me, and by myself maybe twice a week.
Q. Would you say that Wii Sports is realistic or not?
Yes, in some sense, except in real tennis you have to run, where you can’t when playing the game, but other than that I think that it is pretty realistic.
Q. What’s the funniest experience with Wii?
An experience that I can recall, would be watching multiple people play the wing flapping game, where a person has to flap their arms in order to keep their bird flying in the air in an attempt to land on these bull’s-eyes that they have throughout the game. They are so funny that they should put them on YouTube, or America’s funniest videos!
Q. Would you say you’re the best, and if so, are you up to challengers?
I would only say that to you, that I’m better than you! I don’t really challenge other people, and I don’t necessarily think that I’m the best but I’m always up for the challenge, because I am not afraid to lose. I like playing people who are better than me, so if you want to play me, then bring it!
Q. Any tips while playing the game for others?
I’d have to tell them from personal experiences to watch out for objects in the way, the lights in my instance particularly. When I was playing I went to serve in Tennis and I jumped and I nailed my hand on the light in the fan, and all the glass in the light bulb went shattering everywhere, and it was embarrassing because there were a lot of people there and that’s how you ruin a party! Unfortunately my roommate Brittany Horner sat on a piece of glass and cut her leg, but fortunately she was A-OK!
Q. What’s your favorite move; do you have a name for it?
My favorite move would have to be the Speed Serve, and I call it the Super Duper Speed Serve, or the speed version, SDSS!
Q. Before playing the games what does your preparation look like?
Honestly, the good thing about Wii Sports is that I don’t have to have any, because it’s not like I have to stretch or anything. So besides fastening the chord around my wrist, I
Super Bowl XLIV from a viewer’s perspective
Sam Bare Sports Columnist I’m a girl. People assume the only thrill football holds for me is the tight pants. Usually, they’re wrong. While I may not know everything, or a lot about the sport, I know enough to be able to say that onside kick during the Super Bowl was brilliant.
Peyton Manning is an incredible quarterback, but he cannot make plays if he doesn’t have the ball. The Saints onside kick to open the second half was intended to keep the ball out of Manning’s hands. While it was risky, it worked brilliantly. The Saints went on to score a touchdown as a result of gaining possession from the kick and closed the scoring gap to 17-13.
I have heard the remarks that this game began the downfall of Peyton Manning and that he will need to redeem himself and win another Super Bowl in order to secure his place in the Hall of Fame. If he were to retire tomorrow, he would without a doubt end up in the Hall of Fame. That being said, next time he is in a Super Bowl and things are not going his way, he really should not sulk like a little kid on the sidelines. Everyone can see you Peyton and yes, they’re laughing at you and your immature attitude.
However, Peyton’s toddler moment came about because the Saints did a great job of containing the entire Colts’ offense throughout the game. Tracy Porter’s interception late in the fourth quarter was proof of that. The cornerback said after the game that he knew instinctively the Colts would run the familiar play. Drew Brees had an exceptional game and really
was the better quarterback. He completed 32-of-39 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns. His kicker provided excellent support and even set a Super Bowl record by completing three field goals of over 40 yards. Garrett Hartley kicked for 44, 46 and 47 yards during the game. A lot of unnecessary fuss surrounded Dwight Freeney and his injured ankle and speculations flew everywhere in the days leading up to the game. Maybe it was the surging adrenaline, the pain
medications, his dedication to the sport, or a combination of all three, but everyone knew Freeney would play Sunday night.
Since it was the Saint’s first-ever Super Bowl, I was happy to see them win, and knew that it meant a lot to the city of New Orleans, who needed a reason to celebrate.
SportsThursday, February 11, 2010 Page 9
Year: Senior
Sport: Golf
Hometown: Statesville
Career Highlights: 2007 Jack Shadwick Invitational All-Tournament team, 2005 Virginia All-Prep team, 2005 and 2006 Fork Union Military Academy team MVP, All-Conference team as a high school junior Hobbies: Sports, playing basketball Best Advice Heard: “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up”-Jim Valvano Who I Would Have Dinner with: Scarlett Johnansson
Athlete SpotlightSpencer Percy
Braves Caravan makes stop in CharlotteSam Schipman Staff WriterCHARLOTTE -- The Atlanta Braves came to town on Wednesday, Feb. 3 . The Braves Caravan stopped by Wild Wing’s in Ayersley. Current players Brooks Conrad, Peter Moylan and Eric O’Flaherty, along with former players Otis Nixon, Zane Smith and Terry Pendleton (current
hitting coach) made the trip. General Manager Frank Wren and other Braves personnel were also in attendance. Fans were given raffle tickets for prizes given away after the Q&A session. Prizes ranged from Braves tickets to autographed balls and pictures. Fans could also participate in a meet and greet. They were able to speak with the Braves guests, have items signed and pose for pictures.
The Braves were also taking donations for the Red Cross. Tammy Johnson and Juliet
Guste were Charlotte chapter representatives who were at a Red Cross table. Erica Newsome-Hill, the Braves Community Relations director, said the team has an existing partnership with the Red Cross and felt they were the best organization to work with to aid in Haiti relief efforts. At each Caravan visit, fans could make monetary donations. These donations go to buy items and pay for shipping of
the supplies.
MedShare is another organization that the Braves are partnered with. Newsome-Hill explained that MedShare sends surplus medical supplies to developing countries. A couple days prior to the Charlotte Caravan, members of the Braves organization sorted and packed supplies to send to Haiti. Some items sent were crutches, medical caps, masks
and shoe covers. “The needs change as time goes on,” points out Newsome-Hill.
Fans can log onto www.braves.com/haitirelief to make donations through MedShare.
Make sure to select Atlanta Braves Haiti Relief as the gift designation. If you want to donate and have the opportunity to receive memorabilia, the Braves auction is for you. Items range from autographed balls, game worn, autographed jerseys and a one-of-a-kind experience of batting practice field visit. The winner can receive autographs and take pictures with players. The Atlanta Braves Foundation will match all donations and will send a 40 foot container of
medical supplies weighing 13,000 pounds to Haiti.
Tim Elliott Staff Writer
For Spencer Percy, golf has been a major part of his col-lege life. In addition to being a sport management major and a brother of Pi Kappa Phi, Percy is a leader on the University’s golf team. “I picked up golf in middle school,” said Percy. “My dad introduced me to the sport. He has had a big influence on my life. He played football in college and suffered some long-term injuries that still affect him today. He wanted me to play a sport I could participate in forever and would not give me problems down the road.”
Percy had discovered a natural talent and decided to stick with it. He played golf as well as football at the Fork Union Military Academy. He was named captain of his team his junior year and won team MVPs both his junior and senior years of high school. He was also named All-conference
his junior year. Percy states that the campus and good reputation of Wingate athletics were main factors in his decision to come to Wingate. The coaching staff at Wingate was another major reason Percy chose Wingate. He says their strive to win a conference championship showed the golf team’s commitment to excellence.
In his first three seasons at Wingate, Percy played a total of 16 rounds. His best performance was at the 2007 Jack Shadwick Invitational in Seneca, S.C. Here he shot rounds of 73 and 69, respectively. He finished third overall and was named to the Jack Shadwick Invitational All-Tournament Team. Earlier this season, Percy shot a two- under- par 69 on his way to a seventh place tie in the Tusculum College Fall Classic. Percy’s 69 is the lowest score by the Bulldog golf team so far this season.
Percy says he has enjoyed his time with the Wingate
University golf team very much. In addition to the many experiences he has had on the course, Percy has formed many friendships with his teammates over the years. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time as a student-athlete here at Wingate,” says Percy.
Percy enters his final year competing for Wingate feeling very optimistic about the current team. He also feels that the team is building up a great core of players that will keep the team competitive and in good shape for years to come. “We only have two seniors this year, Scott Caragher and myself, but the young talent far excels that of the past. The sky is the limit for this year’s squad.”
Spencer Percy and the Wing-ate University men’s golf team continue their season at the Pine Needles Intercollegiate tournament in Pinehurst, N.C. Feb. 28 through Mar. 2.
Photo by Tim Elliott
Peter Moylan, Eric O’Flaherty, Brooks Conrad and Frank Wren of the Atlanta Braves answer ques-tions during the team’s Caravan stop in Charlotte.
Photo by Sam Schipman
Sports10 The Weekly Triangle
1. Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints for winning the first Super Bowl in franchise history on Sunday. The Saints erased 42 years of miserable seasons with a 31-17 triumph over the Indianapolis Colts. As big as this win was for the players, it is even bigger for the city of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region. The Saints championship gives an area that is stil recovering from Hurricane Katrina a reason to smile. 2. The Saints and their fans were not the only ones smiling on Monday morning. They were joined by CBS executives and advertising representatives following the announcement Monday that Super Bowl XLIV was the highest rated television program of all time. While the final ratings are still being calculated, early indictions were that the Super Bowl was watched by 106.5 million people, breaking the 105.97 mark held by the series finale of M*A*S*H in 1983. 3. The Wingate women’s basketball team earns a High Five this week after their 75-59 dismantling of Catawba College last week. The Bulldogs were able to bust open the game in the second half after taking a 44-32 lead into halftime. Wingate will play at Brevard on Saturday before playing its penultimate home game of the season Wednesday night against Mars Hill at 6 p.m.
4. Congratulations to Wingate women’s golfer Ashley Denton on her 20th place finish in last weekend’s Tusculum/Kiawah Island invitational. Denton shot a two round score of 160 while leading Wingate to an 11th place finish. The Bulldogs will host the J. Ralph Hargett Intercollegiate March 29-30 for their lone home match of the season. 5. One of my all-time favorite sporting events begins Friday night with the lighting of the Olympic Flame in Vancouver. For the next three weeks, there will be a glut of sports to watch on television during a time of year that is pretty dull. While I don’t condone it, one could easily skip class to watch their favorite event. For my viewing picks, see page 7. 1. Prior to Sunday’s Super Bowl, members of the national media seemed ready to hand Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning
the Super Bowl trophy. Manning, considered the greatest quarterback of the past decade, was unable to bring his team back from a fourth quarter deficit. . Manning’s performance may have disappointed him, but his performance after the game was even worse. Manning failed to shake hands with the Saints after the game. Manning may still be a media darling due to his competitiveness, but he needs to learn how to lose with class.
2. Prayers go out to the family of longtime Pennsylvania representative John Murtha, who died Monday at the age of 77 due to complications from gallbladder surgery. Murtha, a Vietnam War veteran, had represented the 12th District since 1974. Murtha may have had a reputation of being one of the “kings of pork”, but Murtha brought jobs and a lot of money to a part of Pennsylvania that sorely needed it. 3. There have been many stories about inelligible high school athletes over the years in North Carolina as well as across the country. Virginia’s T.C. Williams saw a 12-3 record reversed to a 0-15 mark after learning that two players had to repeat ninth grade. Both players transfered in from out of state, making it a bit harder to find the problem. It is hard not to feel sorry for the players who were eligible but had no idea that this was happening. Unfortunatly in a team sport, everyone has to pay the price. 4. One of the most predictable things at Wingate has been that it will rain at least one day out of the week. . All of the wet weather is causing numerous cancellations for spring sports. Hopefully baseball and softball will be able to finally open their seasons this week, but in an El Nino winter, I wouldn’t bet on it. 5. Depending on your point of view, Valentine’s Day is either the best holiday all year or the worst Hallmark Holiday of all time. While Valentine’s Day is day to celebrate one’s love of family and friends, it has been turned in to a day where people in a relationship are celebrated and encouraged to spend money on cards, jewelry and a fancy dinner while those who are single are unimportant. As a single male, I do get tired of seeing the Zales and mail order flower ads during every commerical break during televised sporting events. Still, there is one good part about Valentine’s Day: the day after when all the leftover candy goes on sale.
Steven Grandy
High Five
LOW FIVE
Sports Stumper How many total medals did the United States win at the 2006
Winter Olympics?
Answer to last week’s question: The Pittsburgh Steelers have won six Super Bowls. They won in 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2005 and
2008.
Men’s golf prepares to make run at SAC title
Tayler MiddletonStaff Writer
Staff Writer Tayler Middle-ton sat down with Wingate men’s golf coach Dr. Jerry Sur-ratt. Surratt has been the head coach of the Wingate men’s golf team for the past seven seasons. What was last year’s record? Finished 2nd in con-ference.
Who are the key return-ing players ? Scott Carager, Spencer Percey.
Any key players lost? Chet DeLong.
What are the team’s strengths? Short game, around the green.
What are the team’s weaknesses? Experience
How will the South Atlantic Conference race shape up? Have a chance to make a run for the champion-ship. One of top teams. Have
good players and last year came in second with some returning key players.
Results thus far: Came in 9th place out of 16 in Outback Intercollegiate at Hombre Golf Club in Panama City, Fla on February 1 and 2 . Freshman Garrett Hefner finished in a tie for 3rd overall. Wingate compet-ed against teams from all over the south and east coast. Ear-lier in the season, the Bulldogs finished ninth in the 16-team Will Wilson/Southeast Region-al Preview. Hefner finished in a tie for 30th overall. Wingate also recorded a fifth place finish in the Tusculum College Fall Classic. Senior Spencer Perry finished in a tie for seventh place. What’s the next tourna-ment? Feb. 28, through March 2- Pine Needles Golf Club in Pinehurst which will consist of about 10 teams. Wingate will host the J. Ralph Hargett Inter-collegiate March 28-30.
FeaturesThursday, February 11, 2010 11
The Poet’s CornerPainter’s Canvas
Jennifer Jacobs
The stars twinkle brightlyIn the velvety night sky,
Shinning down on the fieldsOf brilliantly colored wildflowers.
They fade as I walk along,Hidden among the dark shadows.
I see the rising sunSlowly beginning to peak out
From behind the distant rolling hills.I sit among the wildflowers
And bountiful grass wet with dew.As the sun rises in the skySplashes of colors appear
Like paint on a painter’s canvas.It takes my breath away.
The whole scene is perfect.I continue down the aisle
Of the little shop on the corner,Hoping to find another
Canvas to lose myself in.
Davis stresses feedback and interactionRhonda Naylor
Staff Writer
Originally from Dahlonega, GA, Mr. Ed Davis welcomed the opportunity to come to Wingate in August of 2009. He likes the campus here and finds students to be “nice and friendly and everyone very cooperative.” Aramark provides the dining services here on campus. Davis’ position is a full-time job, encompassing 50 to sometimes 80 hours a week, sometimes including catering events.
It’s up to Davis to coordinate and maintain daily operations, ensure a productive staff, good working equipment, and all within a workable budget. He has a full staff of 40 to 80 employees and hires fifteen students.
Davis is in charge of all of the different food services Wingate offers, which include the Cafeteria, Klondike, Ethel K. Cafe, Grab n’ Go, and C-3 Express. There’s also a food service in the pharmacy
building and they will soon add a deli/store in the newest pharmacy building. Their goal is to create unique dining services that “meet the needs’ of the students.
Davis graduated with a bachelors degree in economics from the University of Georgia; Athens. He has been in food services for over 22 years,
working at several colleges and universities, including Clemson University and Brevard College. His job has provided him with opportunities to travel throughout Georgia and North Carolina.
Davis states, “The most rewarding and challenging part of my job is working with people. Students come from
different backgrounds. We want to meet their expectations in a way that’s financially feasible for Wingate.” Part of that includes hiring a level of skilled culinary and catering staff. Menus and recipes are created in four week cycles. This includes introducing new items. Davis affirms, “We find out what works and what doesn’t.” For instance, In January they plan warmer foods but switch to a lighter fare in March.
Davis stresses” interaction with people” is important. “We want to know the good and the bad.” Because of this, surveys are conducted twice a year but Davis also gets personally involved by attending SGA meetings at least once a month. He adds, “feedback is vital.”
In his free time, Davis enjoys keeping physically fit by playing golf, racquetball, or working out. He loves the beach and especially enjoys the Florida Gulf Coast. Some other hobbies are fishing and hunting. Davis states, “My greatest joy comes from my wife and family and the relationships I’ve built with
Jill Corbo Editor-in-Chief We think of Valentine’s Day as a loving sharing day full of gift giving; a day that retail stores enjoy. Valentine’s Day has turned into much more of a material holiday than previous years. Years ago the typical Valentine’s Day gifts were flowers, chocolate and a card. Now, there seems to be everything Valentine’s Day; cups, plates, shirts, decora-tions and many other things drenched in pink and red. So how did Valentine’s Day get to where it is currently? There are different origins of Valentine’s Day that history has left with us. One theory is that Valentine’s Day is a day
to honor St. Valentine, a priest in Rome during the third cen-tury. While Saint Valentine was a practicing priest, Emperor Claudius II made the decision that single men were better sol-diers than married men. That decision led to young men not being allowed to get married so Rome could build a stronger military. St. Valentine did not agree with Emperor Claudius II and began to secretly marry young men and women. He was sentenced to death when Emperor Claudius II found out what he was doing. While he was jailed, he fell in love with his jailor’s daughter. On the night before his death St. Valentine wrote his love a letter. He signed it “your val-entine;” the phrase we see on
many Valentine’s cards today. What about Cupid? Cupid is the son of Venus, goddess of love, in Roman mythology. In Latin, cupid means “desire.” Cupid is said to have been a mischievous boy who would wound gods and humans by shooting arrows at them mak-ing them fall in love. Will we ever know the true history of Valentine’s Day? We may never know the true story, but one thing is for sure; Valen-tine’s Day has been the month to celebrate love for decades.
Valentine’s Day has long history
Photo by Kevin Goode
Writers needed. All poets are encouraged to submit poetry to The Poet’s Corner. Professors,
please encourage your students to submit. This is your chance to
Top Valentine’s Day quotesMany are the starrs I see, but in my eye no starr like thee. ~English saying used on poesy rings1.
Loving is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 2. Wind, Sand, and Stars, 1939
Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love. ~Albert Einstein3.
I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day. When I think about romance, the 4. last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon. ~Author Unknown
Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs. ~William Shakespeare5.
Kisses are a better fate than wisdom. ~E.E. Cummings6.
We loved with a love that was more than love. ~Edgar Allan Poe7.
Take away love and our earth is a tomb. ~Robert Browning8.
We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible 9. with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love. ~Author Unknown
When love is not madness, it is not love. ~Pedro Calderon de la Barca10.
Kevin Goode
Features Editor
Early on, it was weather that played an important role in bringing Abigail Dondanville, assistant professor of sport sciences to Wingate University.
Dondanville said, “I had been at school, Florida Southern College. I wasn’t tired of Florida, but it’s too hot. I grew up in Michigan and so it was a little too warm for me. Which I think most people probably wouldn’t say.”
Upon arriving, Dondanville hadn’t yet earned her Doctorate. “I wanted to be able to do that and the university was very generous and allowed me two afternoons to be done with classes by noon on Tuesdays and Thursday so I could drive to Greensboro. I did my Ed.D at UNCG. ”
Dondanville immersed herself here in the small college atmosphere. She has worked hard and teaches with a passion in the field she works. The sports medicine field is an ever changing field especially in the age of technology. The program at Wingate preps students to work in the field with an active population whether it’s athletes or just active individuals.
“We do everything from injury recognition, prevention to rehabilitation,” said Dondanvile. “We are preparing students to be entry level athletic trainers. They still need to take a national board
examine and pass that but we give them the accredited educational classes to then go sit for their boards.”
Teaching in a small college atmosphere creates opportunities for students to better able to relate to and have more access to their prospective professors. Students are much less likely to be in courses
that are of no interest to them.
“I’ve always been at private schools or small schools, both in my own educational career and my previous career before coming here, said,” Dondanville. “I just love the students that choose to come to small schools. I like that the kids
Places she wants to Travel: Crete and former Soviet Union
Favorite Book:A Clockwork Orange
Owns a horse named:Devils Advocate
that are in my class want to be in school and they want to be studying what their studying. It makes it much better I think as a teacher.”
While sports medicine is one Dondanville’s passions, a close second is a love for horses. “I compete with my horse nationally and I train horses. If I could make decent money at that, I’m sure I would do that instead. I think you need to be independently wealthy to actually do that,” said Dondanville.
As the program at Wingate’s Sports Medicine program grows with student interest, Dondanville understands why the field is expaniding. “As a head athletic trainer would say, ‘we get paid to watch sports. On Superbowl Monday, who wouldn’t like to say they have a job where they get to work with primarily the athletes in sports,” said Dondanville.
There are a large amount of gifted, talented, and determined students within the campus of Wingate University. One student in particular, who has been determined since the very beginning and has experienced her greatest years at Wingate University, is Samantha Davis. Davis was torn between attending two schools, one being Wingate and the other Meredith. Her decision became clear when she met the people, experienced the atmosphere, and received the many scholarships at Wingate University. Sam enjoyed the small campus environment and the fact that it was not too far or too close to home was a large factor in her decision to attend Wingate. She is now a senior and has chosen to major in Accounting. With her Accounting major she hopes to attend Graduate school at Wingate or Charlotte, and her dream job is to be able to use accounting to make a
difference such as working for a non-profit organization.
Davis has been the epitome of involvement during her time at Wingate. Freshmen year she was on the Executive Board for Up Till Dawn and Representative of SGA. Her sophomore year she joined the business fraternity
where she served as vice president, she received an outstanding NCA CPA scholarship for Accounting, and she joined the sorority Sigma Sigma Sigma where she became the Education Director and worked with Alumnae Relations. Her junior year she began work in the Registrar Office and served on the athletic committee for SGA. Senior
year she received an internship through VITA and was this year’s Homecoming Queen. With almost four years of college behind her, Davis’ most memorable moment was when she became a part of her sisterhood, Sigma Sigma Sigma.
Davis states, “I have no regrets. If you make mistakes you can only learn from it. There are more important things to live for. And my advice for those deciding on where to go to college or what to do when they leave it is…don’t freak out about not knowing the future.” She is a prime example of the values in which she strives for, faith, hope, love, honesty, and kindness. Davis has experienced much of life here at Wingate and she will leave making an everlasting impact on the University and the people she encountered. She leaves with this quote, “Be kind, dream big, and live wisely.”
Student Spotlight: Samantha Davis
“I have no regrets. If you make mistakes you can only learn from it. There are
more important things to live for.”
-Samantha Davis
Davis stays involved on campusWhat is your favorite food?
Pineapple
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be?
Mother Theresa
What is your favorite part about Wingate?
The warm and inviting community atmosphere it has.
Dane’s Scripture Space An early part of Christian history contains a group of colorful, yet stoic characters that came to be known as the Desert Fathers and Mothers. They were originally persecuted Christians that fled to the deserts of Egypt to escape death and persecution. They morphed into a group of people who felt that the only way to truly connect with Christ was to forsake all connections with the world. By avoiding all temptations and only focusing on denying earthly pleasures one could achieve the ultimate closeness to God. They understood all things of the world to be evil and only the spiritual realm of the full realization of Christ as the only good. Perhaps okay in theory, but not very practical or anywhere close to what Christ taught the disciples. When you read through the Gospel stories you do find this ebb and flow of Christ “going off alone” to spend time with God and then coming back to the crowds that were seeking his help and guidance. While Christ did understand the importance of spending time alone with God, he also never advocated that this time be the only part of our lives. Christ understood that we were to take God with us into all the places we went. When the disciples wanted to build alters at the Mount of Transfiguration and prolong this euphoric moment of closeness with God, Christ takes the disciples down the mountain and tells them
not to tell anyone about what they saw. (Matt. 17 and Luke 9) Why? Why not just stay there and worship? Because the Christian life is not about our exclusive relationship with Christ, it is about our being Christ to the world and in the world. Jesus in Matthew chapter 25 talks about those who know him and those who do not, he indicates that ones who know him are the ones that gave water to the thirsty and feed the hungry. Christ wants to be with us as we go through life. Christ wants to be with us everywhere we go. That is a sobering thought and begs the question, “Do I want Christ with me everywhere I go?” The answer is an honest conversation between you and God. The Desert Fathers and Mothers had some good points about thoughtful prayer and being in the world, but not of the world. However, they never lived lives that taught and showed others the love, grace and peace of Christ. Therefore, spend time with God in earnest prayer and study. Then take Christ into the world and all the places you go.
Blessings,
Dane Jordan
Photo courtesy of Samantha Davis
Features14 The Weekly Triangle
Valentines Word Search
CUPID CHOCOLATE
HEART SWEETHEART
LOVE FLOWERS
CANDY HUGS
KISSES BE MINE
DATE FOREVER
PINK RED
ROSES VALENTINE
FRIENDS ROMANCE
PARTY
SUDOKU
Weekly Love HoroscopeCameron Quick Managing Editor
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Reach out to someone you have recently met and give them en-couragement. Having a fresh attitude in any relationship is a great way to revive it. However enjoyable a situation might be at the time do not let it keep you from being reasonable. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) If you let it, Sunday could be the best Valentine’s Day you’ll ever have. Make this a special day rather you are attached or not. Relax and let your imagi-nation wonder. ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Putting others first this week-end may seem difficult at times, but is the best way to earn af-fection. Working all the time is a distraction that makes you too busy to slow down and en-joy your relationship. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You could be busy with obliga-tions this weekend. Remem-ber to take time for yourself. To find romance slow down and relax. Feeling comfortable will help you open up. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) This may be a time that you are hoping to try new things. Try to put your desires aside and help someone else. Do not lose sight of what means the most to you. This is a great time to show someone how much you care. CANCER (June 22-July 22) It’s worth waiting for Sunday because it could be an unforget-table Valentine’s Day. If you are itching to plan a trip, start planning in advance since it takes imagination rather than money or the perfect partner to make this an unforgettable event. LEO (July 23-Aug 22)
Pay attention to what someone is asking you for this week. Simply giving them the kind-ness they need may make all the difference. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) While you may have experi-ence a lot of trouble this week it will all be worth it on Sun-day. Expect to find more faith, imagination and joy in your life soon. Let go past problems and overlook flaws LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) If you work at any relationship it can grow into lasting love. Saturday will be an enjoyable day for you. Dreaming big is a wonderful thing, just remem-ber to stay reasonable. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Sunday has the potential to be the most romantic Valentine’s Day you have ever have. Al-low yourself to enjoy all of it. Old flames can be restored as you allow yourself to let go. Remind yourself to let go of all other obligations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Romance will come if you will lay back and look for private moments instead of going out all the time. Always remember to listen to your heart. Relax and be reflective as you enjoy this quiet time. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A very enlightening Valentine’s Day is possible if you will be open minded. Do not let sim-ple problems ruin what could happen. Learning to go with the flow will allow you to take control of situations.
NewsThursday, February 11, 2010 15
Local restaurant owner saysto ‘never stop dreaming’
From the desk of...
Jamie Stocker Staff Writer
The aroma of a typical fish camp fills the air when you walk into the Sea Hut in Monroe. However, in this fish camp, you won’t find the crowded environment, hasty workers or bad food.
The odds are in your favor that you probably will get Anthony Irby, owner and chief chef, to take your order. He will always tell repeat customers, “Nice see you guys again.” It begs the question how many owners do this anymore and how did he get that firm grip?
Customers who normally shy away from fish “camps” soon learn that the Sea Hut is a cut above the rest. Even though the building and restaurant amenities are sparse, they are clean in the former corner gas station. The décor is mostly hand painted beach murals that cover the concrete cinder block walls.
Even those who are not particularly fond of fish seem to gravitate to the Sea Hut. One person who doesn’t usually eat fish recently ordered the shrimp child’s plate just to be safe and ended up ordering the full size meal.
While Irby has a couple of employees, he generally delivers the orders to the tables himself.
The first bite can become addictive to the Sea Hut’s food and makes the customer wonder where the owner got his recipes and how he sells his product for reasonably low prices. “Most businesses believe
in the product, we reversed it. We believe in the customer,” said Irby.
What sets the Sea Hut apart
from other fish establishments is “Passion. We are genuine. We want you to feel like you’re at home when you walk in here. I will treat you like a person; that’s what we do,” said Irby.
Irby said his cooking skills came from watching and helping his mother cook in the family’s kitchen. “I watched her cook day in and day out,” Irby
said. It rubbed off and he began to cook for his friends.
Irby had the business in mind for 20 years. When he finally made the decision to go into the restaurant business for himself, he left his Information Technicians job in New York and shortly after moved to
North Carolina to start his own business.
The Sea Hut started in a little red trailer on the side of the road with a sign that said “Fresh Seafood.” The trailer is now gone, but the sign is still out on the side of the road for loyal customers to know where to find the Sea Hut.
“Never stop dreaming,” Irby advises people thinking of going into their own business. “When you really have something in your heart and you’re willing to give up a lot of things, God sees that and rewards you in good time,” Irby said.
Photo by Jamie Stocker
Anthony Irby, owner, stands behind the counter of the Sea Hut.
The Sea Hut 354 East Franklin Street
Monroe, N.C. Phone Number for Carry Out Orders
(704) 635-8981 (704) 635-8982
Hours Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday and Monday - Closed
SGA meetings this semester have been so informational and helpful for students. This week Dean Glenda Beb-ber and Registrar Nicci Brown attended the meeting to inform students about the changes that are being made in what we know as IrisLink. IrisLink will be changing to Power Campus during our Spring Break. This new system has “better capa-bilities” according to Brown. Students will need to add a zero to the beginning of their number in order to log on and passwords will be issued soon. Students have no need to feel overwhelmed by this because open workshops are being planned in order to help students better understand the new system. Also on the agenda Mon-day was a discussion of what students liked about Wing-ate. This discussion is part of SGA advisor Dane Jordan’s
discussion on retention. Many students had a lot to say for the connections they have with professors and the opportuni-ties they’ve had at Wingate. On Feb. 22 the discussion will focus more on what stu-dents are not happy with. Sarah Smith, assistant director of campus life for activities, attended to hand out Airband packets and remind students first, second and third place winners will receive cash prizes. For more information on Airband, stop by Smith’s of-fice located in the DPC. SGA wants to invite you to the Valentine Dinner catered by Gino’s tonight in Ames Turn-out. We look froward to seeing you there and at the next meet-ing Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.
Megan WoodSGA President
Continued from Pg. 1 audience participation, but none more than men’s soccer player Luke Mulholland. As he was walking to the stage where the bidding took place, Mulholland danced around the DPC to Donna Summers’ “Hot Stuff”, drawing laughter and applause from the crowd. Mulholland’s dancing helped him in the bidding process. “I wanted to sell for double digits,” said Mulholland. “I figured that if I didn’t dance, I wouldn’t have sold for more than $10.” Mulholland’s quick feet won the heart of Kelly Adams, who purchased a date with Mulholland for $12. “I was prepared to spend $20,” said Adams. “Luke won me over with his dancing. If he hadn’t danced, I would not have bid on him.” Adams also had praise for the date auction. “It’s a
great idea,” said Adams. “It’s exciting.” The highest sale of the evening came with the final contestant, senior defensive lineman Joe Pignataro. Pignataro sold for $80 and was purchased by Rostas. “I didn’t think $80 was too much,” said Pignataro. “I thought I could go for $100. The hearts kept flying up. I was wondering if it would stop.” Although Pignataro was happy to be the highest bid, the focus of the evening was the main reason he participated. “I wanted to help,” said Pignataro. “Any little bit helps them out.” For more photos from the event, go to weeklytriangleextra.blogspot.com
