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COURTESY OF PI KAPPA ALPHA

Members of the fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, also known as Pike. The fraternity is back after a suspension for hazing.

Pike fraternity makes comeback Trisha Rangaraju

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A reemerging fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha (PKA), also known as Pike, recently made a comeback and joined the East Carolina University community once again. Daniel Walker, a founding member of the new chapter and Internal Vice President of Pike said a “Meet the Pike Night” was held, informing the community that the fraternity is back as a provisional chapter. Walker said it was ver y beneficial in giving the new members connections with the immense alumni network of Pikes and allowed them to hear stories of where Pike led the alumni in progressing through their lives and careers. The original PKA fraternity got banned in 2017 as a result of issues regarding alcohol-related hazing, Walker said, and they had to wait for all the members of the fraternity at the time to graduate before the reforming process could begin. The alumni of Pike, Walker said, aspired for the reemergence of the fraternity so nationals then got involved. “I wante d to j oin in on Greek Life for a while but I didn’t want to go through the traditional process,” Walker said. “In this fraternity, I can say very confidently I won’t have to deal

with things like hazing. Our new member process isn’t even called pledging, it will be much more based on brotherhood.” Wa l ker s aid PKA is t he s e c o n d l a r g e s t c h ap t e r i n the United States and a very prominent fraternity; also, there are six provisional chapters of PKA in the country currently. Coincidentally, along with ECU, Walker said, North Carolina State University is one of the six, as they are establishing a PKA chapter as well. With PKA, Walker said he really wanted to be a part of something larger than himself, a l arge n e t wor k of p e op l e with similar ideals. When he discovered that all his friends from the Honors College were also joining PKA, Walker said he was drawn to joining as he knew the boys understood having a healthy work-life balance and had goals similar to his own. “I really wanted to build a brotherhood and build that deep connection with some other guys,” Walker said. “You really need that group of people that you know you can count on and that's what I hope PKA will provide for me.” Aaron Mu l ke y, anot her founding member of the new chapter and recruitment chairman of PKA believes the most significant difference

between their organization and others is that they provide the members with tools they need to grow as men with strong moral compasses. Mulkey said PKA focuses on finding members with the core values they are looking for and help them transform into their best selves in every aspect. “I joined PKA because I wanted to be in a place where I could be surrounded by people who push me to be the best version of myself, while also having a great time,” Mulkey said. George Love, a former Pike at Western Carolina University who is now a local business owner in Greenville, is very excited to see the reemergence of the chapter at ECU. He knows PKA strives to equip young men with the skills needed to change the world. “PKA was influential in my collegiate development beyond educational aspects,” said Love. “The skills I developed in the fraternity gave me advantages in business along with social networking. I look forward to giving back to this chapter and know that Pi Kappa Alpha will make ECU a better university.”

This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com.

East Carolina University’s football team (2-8,1-5 American Athletic Conference) is looking for their third win of the season against the Naval Academy (4-5, 3-3 AAC) on Saturday at noon in Annapolis, Maryland. The Pirates are coming off a big win against Florida Atlantic University (4-6, 3-3 AAC) 22-7 last weekend. ECU sophomore kicker Andrew Conrad nailed five field goals to give the Pirates their second win on the year. Going into this game against the Naval Academy, ECU has found success in scoring earlier in games. In their last three games, the Pirates have maintained a first quarter lead in each of them, the first time they’ve managed to do so this year. While ECU’s record is 1-2 in those games, they’ve kept it within one possession or less in all but one.

“ The triple option s tu f f i s a l w ay s a challenge to prepare for, but now you factor that in with everything else you're having to prepare for and it's a lot,

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few weeks back, Navy still rushes more than they pass statistically. “The triple option stuff is always a challenge to prepare for, but now you factor that in with everything else you're having to prepare for and it's a lot,” Head Coach Mike Houston said in his weekly press conference. We faced teams like this in the past and when they can do all of it well, it's really challenging for your defensive players to play one thing one series and then be playing a different style the next snap." The Pirates are solid against the run so far this year, allowing only 114.3 rush yards per game to opponents. That number ranks ECU No. 25 in r ush defense. Navy record is 0-1 when facing a team ranked in the Top 25 for rush defense. On Offense, ECU would like to see the continued progress of making possessions count. More often than not, the Pirates have walked away from most of their drives without points or pushing into opponents territory before punting the ball away. "I think we've just got to maximize our possessions,” Houston said. “We can't give any of them away. I think in this ball game, it's going to be special teams, field position and turnovers. Those are going to be the key factors. We can't give any of our possessions away, so we need to do a good job of ball security and decision making. We've got to do a great job on third down.”

-Mike Houston Defensively, the Pirates should expect a heavy run attack by Navy. The Triple option offense Navy runs is very formalized. Despite switching starting quarterbacks a

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Greenville, N.C. election winners set priorities for new terms

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The 2023 Pitt County Municipal Election was on Nov. 7 with the winning results for Greenville posted, including mayoral and city council candidates. P.J. Connelly, elected mayor for Greenville, said this is his 4th term as mayor. He said he has four primary focuses he has outlined throughout his campaign and hopes to continue implementing while in office. Connelly said his top focus, as always, is safety in the community, followed by working on infrastructure by investing heavily into the road systems, sidewalks and bike lanes. Bringing jobs to the community and bringing exciting opportunities and entertainment to Greenville, is also a priority of his, Connelly said. “I think the most important thing as an elected official, you’ve gotta be out throughout the community talking to people,” Connelly said. “You’ve got to understand that you can't be everywhere at the same time so utilizing social media has always been a very important aspect of my campaigns.” Any time there are new people on the City Council, Connelly said, there’s going to be changes and he is looking forward to meeting new people and hearing the new and fresh ideas of some of the candidates that were selected to serve as District Council representatives. Connelly said with his work as mayor, he controls the City Council meetings and the direction and discussions throughout each meeting. He said he typically does not vote and if he

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A voting sign outside the Main Campus Student Center.

does it is in the case of a tie and he is the breaking vote. “Greenville was a very small community,” Connelly said. “It has kind of blossomed into more of a metropolitan area here in the eastern part of the state and we’ve got to make sure that it stays that way as we continue. I’m very blessed and thankful that the citizens have elected me for this term and I’m looking forward to the next two years.” Marion Blackburn, elected City Council representative for District 3, said her district includes the most students in

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Greenville. She said sometimes it is harder getting the younger generation to get involved in politics but ECU does a “fantastic” job with providing a sense of community to engage with. Blackburn said she ran her campaign by reaching out and talking to people face to face and by doing this she is able to have an updated idea of what's important in the district as she prepares for her new term as council representative. “I am absolutely delighted that I will continue to represent this part of our city on the Greenville City Council,” Blackburn said. “I had an amazing campaign team who gave everything and I just worked to reach out and talk to as many people as possible.” Blackburn said one of the focuses of FULL STORY her campaign is bringing more safety to campus, particularly with women students and it is something she wants to continue working on throughout her time on City Council. There are a lot of new initiatives Blackburn is looking forward to, she said. Blackburn said she wants to work to ensure there is a better job market for students at ECU once they graduate and that they will want to stay in Greenville post graduation. “I try to connect with students by letting them know that I am their advocate,” Blackburn said. “I can help if there are any city ordinances or rules that they need to know about. I’m here to share that information with them and serve as their advocate as I do for anyone in the district.” This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com.

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CRIME LOGS Editor’s Note: The East Carolinian Crime Logs are derived from East Carolina University Police Department’s (ECU PD) public crime logs accessible to all individuals. Crime Logs are done within the partnership of ECU PD and The East Carolinian, as this publication is meant to act as an additional resource for Pirate Nation. Below are listings of criminal activity that has occured on or within proximity of main campus.

Nov. 11, 2023 At Omar’s Express Restaurant, charges of Underage Drinking, Possession of a Fraudulent ID and Resist, Delay or Obstruct an Officer were cleared by arrest at 1:14 a.m.

Nov. 12, 2023 At 12:20 a.m., Simple Affray was found at the Fletcher Hall Sidewalk and remains an open investigation. Driving <21 After Consuming Alcohol and Transporting an Open Container of Alcohol After Consuming were found and cleared by arrest at Cotanche Street & Reade Circle at 1:48 a.m.

Nov. 13, 2023 At Pirate Market, a prosecution was denied for a charge of Larceny at 11:45 a.m.

CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS If you feel there are any factual errors in this newspaper, please contact Kiarra Crayton at editor@theeastcarolinian.com.

COURTESY OF THOMAS HARRIOT COLLEGE OF ART & SCIENCES

The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences have an event series, Voyages of Discovery. Actor Sean Astin will speak at the next event.

Voyages of Discovery event to host Sean Astin Pel Law

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The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences will be hosting 'An Evening with Sean Astin', a speaking event part of their Voyages of Discovery series today from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in the Main Campus Student Center Ballroom at East Carolina University. Ashley Harzog, Director of Alumni Relations and Outreach for ECU College of Arts and Sciences, said Voyages of Discovery brings thought provoking and impactful leaders to speak directly to the ECU and Greenville community. “The mission to me is we make incredible people accessible to ECU and eastern North Carolina,” Harzog said. “We've had a lot of incredible people who would not probably otherwise have a reason to come to Greenville.” The theme for the Voyages of Discovery 2023-2024 season is 'Inspiring Hope and Healing', Harzog said, the first speaker for the season is Sean Astin, who will appear in the upcoming 'An Evening with’ event today. Harzog said Astin is an accomplished actor, producer and a triathlete. She said he is also the son of 60s actress Patty Duke and after witnessing his mother struggle with bipolar disorder, he has become an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness. “One of the reasons we selected Sean Astin

was because of his broad appeal,” Harzog said. “This is something that a lot of folks can really relate to and all are welcome to participate.” Allison S. Danell, Dean for ECU College of Arts and Sciences, wrote in an email statement guests can expect an insightful and engaging speaker who will discuss the importance of mental health and wellness. Danell wrote people might know of Astin from Goonies, Lord of the Rings or even Stranger Things. She said besides mental health awareness, the actor is also a big proponent of civic engagement. “Each of us plays a role in ensuring we live in a civil, supportive and respectful society,” Darnell wrote. “This is key to our university’s mission, which include two key pillars related to civic engagement: public service and regional transformation.” In addition to campus and community sponsorships, Danell wrote, this series is also made possible through the support of generous donors to the Voyages of Discovery Lecture Series. Danell wrote 'An Evening with Sean Astin' will connect with everyone about how to live a meaningful life. “We really hope students, employees and community members attend,” Danell wrote. “It's open to all!” Dr. Alan Christensen, Chair of ECU

Department of Psychology, said he will be moderating the event’s question and answer portion in addition to being one of the hosts for the evening. Discussion for the night will be split between Astin’s many different acting roles and interests, Christensen said, as well as some serious discussion about mental health. “I'm excited to play a small role in it,” Christensen said. “I've been a fan of some of his work and some of his other causes and passions that he has.” Christensen said mental health is relevant to everyone and a significant development over the years is the decline in the stigma associated with it. Access to mental health care and providers can be difficult and limited in eastern North Carolina, Christensen said, which makes the topic relevant to the Greenville area. “The take away message will be that we're all in this together,” Christensen said. “Helping each other and also recognizing specifically that mental health is such a critical part of everyone's life.” According to the Voyage of Discovery website, tickets are currently available at the Central Ticket Office and online. ECU faculty, staff and students can attend at no cost and all other general admission will be available for $20. This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com.

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Students and staff prepare for holiday break As Thanksgiving and Christmas break quickly approaches, we, the editorial staff of The East Carolinian, want to wish each East Carolina University student, faculty and staff a safe and restful break. It’s important to prioritize your own health and those around you during this time, as this break should be utilized as a rest period from the stressors we all experience during a normal semester. Ensure that at least a few selfcare days are taken during the break, in order to refresh for the upcoming semester which is just around the corner. Take the best care of yourself now in order to kick start the new semester with a positive approach and energized attitude. We also want to wish safe travels for each individual who may be traveling out of town during the holidays or going on Christmas vacation. It is crucial that everyone should remain alert of their surroundings and pay close attention to their environment during these busy holidays. The holidays are an exciting time for most, but they can also be a catalyst of stress in its own way. We believe that each student and staff deserve a break from all of their hard work and efforts throughout the semester. We, the editorial staff of The East Carolinian, are looking forward to a relaxing break and hope that it will be filled with many memorable experiences spent with family and friends.

PIRATE RANTS The East Carolinian does not endorse the statements made in Pirate Rants. I wish smoking wasn’t allowed on campus. I feel like I’m so over this semester and ready for it to be over so I can celebrate the holidays with my family and friends. ECU, please bring back Coca-Cola! There are too many Pepsi machines on this campus without Pepsis in them. Some don’t even have the Pepsi tab to choose!! Should be no service, no contract!! Why does it seem like professors always stack work back to back towards the end of the semester when students are trying to work on final projects, paper, etc? I wish it was spread out a bit more. It’s pretty cool that we are having the guy from Stranger Things (Sean Astin) come to campus. It’s always nice to see great advocates at ECU. I think class registration is unfair and stressful for freshmen. They have to wake up at like 7 a.m. for registration. It can be stressful to get the classes you want when classes fill up so quickly. Why do students think they are high class citizens when they go to ECU. Please leave! These parking ticket people need to settle down. Acting like students have $35 dollars to spend on tickets. Like brother I’m struggling to buy Ramen. Questions regarding Pirate Rants can be directed to Kiarra Crayton at editor@theeastcarolinian.com.

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Thanksgiving is a prominent time for individuals to spend time with their family and friends, but this has unfortuntely been overlooked in recent years.

Thanksgiving should be appreciated As the semester comes to a close and the holidays are just around the corner, excitement has started to buzz all throughout campus – and the world. While it’s easy to get Kristin Outland caught up in the thrill T E C C OL U MN IST of Christmas, it seems easy for many to forget or underestimate the importance of Thanksgiving and everything that the holiday means for millions of people across the globe. For many people like myself, Thanksgiving is a meaningful holiday that is shared with one’s closest family and friends. Not only is it a gathering but also a celebration of what one is thankful for each year. When many people think of Thanksgiving, a sense of appreciation and gratefulness typically comes to mind. This holiday can serve as a reminder to appreciate the little things in life, as sometimes this can become

hard due to stressors and other life events. Personally, for me, family is a very important part of my life. This makes it all the more important to spend it with them each year. This is the perfect holiday to spend quality time with your loved ones. Aside from the typical turkey and dressing, there are many social interactions to look forward to. It seems like many people have strewn away from celebrating Thanksgiving, and instead begin celebrating Christmas early. In fact, many people already have their annual Christmas decorations in place. While I don’t see anything wrong with this, as I have my own Christmas decorations up, I think it’s important to realize the reason for the season. Although Christmas is very exciting and my personal favorite holiday – it’s been disappointing to hear discussion of ‘skipping’ Thanksgiving this year. Along with the general anticipation of the holidays, there are also travel opportunities to look forward to. Many people across the

world even travel out of the state or country to celebrate with their families. In recent years, I’ve been able to travel to Beaufort, North Carolina, to celebrate with my family. Each year we have kept a tradition of eating both Thanksgiving food while also having a type of seafood boil. I think it’s important for each family to have their own ‘tradition,’ whether it’s as simple as an annual gathering location or exciting game or activity for attendees to look forward to. Overall, while Christmas is exciting, I ask for everyone to please remember the underlying importance of Thanksgiving and to be grateful for all of one’s blessings. There are many things to be grateful for and reasons to celebrate them.

Outland is a senior majoring in communication. She is the Copy/Opinion Editor for The East Carolinian. She can be contacted at opinion@theeastcarolinian.com.

N.C. is behind the curve on legal cannabis On Nov. 7, the people of Ohio proved how popular marijuana legalization is through a referendum vote, even among states that lean Republican like North Carolina. Eli Baine A majority of voters T E C S TA FF in the state of Ohio approved the initiative and decided that recreational marijuana should be legal in the state for those 21 and older beginning Dec. 7. Unfortunately, for the majority of North Carolinians supporting legalization, according to SurveyUSA, the option for citizens to directly vote for ballot measures doesn’t exist in the state and it would be up to the Republican-majority state legislature to approve such a change. North Carolina is one of the roughly half of the states in the country with little or no options for direct democracy and the state legislature has historically been hostile to the idea of recreational and even medical marijuana. According to a 2019 East Carolina University study, nearly two thirds of U.S. citizens are in support of totally legalizing marijuana. A majority of moderate Republicans also support the idea. The largest divide in opinion is between age groups. Legalization of cannabis in N.C. could bring in a large amount of tax revenue for the state government as well that could be used on needed social programs like public education. Michigan has a roughly equal population to N.C. and raked in $163.5 million in taxes in fiscal year 2022 from cannabis sales in the state.

The battle for medical cannabis in N.C. has persisted since 2014, and there are no signs of any kind of marijuana legislation making it past the state House of Representatives, despite huge citizen support for medical cannabis legalization in N.C. There was another attempt at legalizing medical marijuana this year from the state Senate with bipartisan support, but Speaker Tim Moore said in July there were no plans to vote on it in the state House. Without support from even Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, North Carolina is likely not going to become the next state to legalize or decriminalize recreational marijuana, excluding the territory of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who approved legal marijuana for recreational use through a referendum vote with 70 percent support, making it the only location in N.C. with legal cannabis. It is a shame that the people of N.C. are likely not to have their voices heard by their representatives on this issue anytime soon, though adult support for recreational marijuana only grows each year with more citizens from Generation Z reaching voting age. I believe that North Carolinians are deserving of having their beliefs reflected in their laws, so N.C. General Assembly members should be held responsible by their constituents for cannabis not being legal for medical and recreational use already. Baine is a sophomore majoring in political science. To contact the editor, email opinion@theeastcarolinian.com.

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A cannabis plant. Marijuana is still illegal in N.C.

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TODAY ECU Symphonic and Concert Bands A.J. Fletcher Music Center 102 A.J. Fletcher Music Center, Greenville, N.C. 27858 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (252) 328 - 6851 Paint & Sip Pitt Street Brewing Company 630 S Pitt St., Greenville, N.C. 27834 6 to 9 p.m. (252) 227 - 4151 Trivia 5th Street Hardware Restaurant and Taproom 120 W 5th St., Greenville, N.C. 27858 7 to 9 p.m. (252) 364 - 8921

TOMORROW Lego Challenge Joyner Library 1000 E 5th St., Greenville, N.C. 27858 Noon to 4 p.m. (252) 328 - 4176 Nash After Hours Nash Hot Chicken 114 E 5th St., Greenville, N.C. 27858 8 to 11 p.m. (252) 999 - 5444

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Aiyana Moore, a junior painting major rolling ink onto a handcut block. The Holiday Art Sale runs from today until Saturday in the Gray Gallery.

Holiday Art Sale to take place at ECU Kim Kassner T E C S TA F F

The East Carolina University School of Art and Design will hold its annual Holiday Sale and showcase fine art from students and faculty starting today until Saturday in the Wellington B. Gray Gallery. Maria Modlin, staff of the Wellington B. Gray Gallery said the Holiday Art Sale will kick off tonight with an opening reception from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The following two days, Friday and Saturday, will be an all-day selling experience for the students, faculty and staff. “The students will sell handcrafted items that they design and make themselves,” Modlin said. “We have everything from ceramics to fine jewelry, textiles, christmas cards, prints, stickers of characters that they’ve designed and so much more.” The idea behind the Holiday Art Sale, she said, is to teach students how to promote their artwork in real life. Because of that, only art and design scholars of ECU are allowed to sell their pieces. Modlin said this tradition has been part of the School of Art and Design for 30, possibly 40 years. She said proceeds of the sale will remain with the students.

“The event is open to everyone who is interested in purchasing a holiday gift,” Modlin said. “There is no entrance fee.” For Friday, she said, the Wellington B. Gray Gallery will be open from noon until 6 p.m. and Saturday, the event will take place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Michael Gaines, Co-President of the Visual Art Forum and 3rd year FULL STORY MFA candidate in photography, said it’s his second year in helping facilitate the Holiday Sale. “The Visual Arts Forum oversees the guilds within the School of Art and Design, encouraging guild participation in the sale as well as assisting them on funding requests from the Student Government Association,” Gaines said. “This year, I have worked with Chase Shotten, our other co-President, as well as Kimberly Cusack, to organize this year’s sale.” Gaines said visitors can expect to see a lot of very unique, handmade pieces of art made by members of the guilds. He said there is an “exciting” group of different disciplines participating this year, including art

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education, animation, illustration, metal design, ceramics, textiles, photography, printmaking, graphic design, painting and drawing. “With such a wide variety of mediums to choose from, visitors should have no problem finding something that appeals to them,” Gaines said. “Personally, I will be selling photographs and handmade books through the photography guild.” Visiting the event is a wonderful way to interact with ECU students and see what “awesome” work they are making, Gaines said. As art students, he said, they don’t get many opportunities to showcase their craft outside of the university setting. “This really is a win-win for everyone involved,” Gaines said. “It is exposure for the students, and an open, welcome space for residents of Greenville to come to the university and interact with us and see what we are making. It is a chance to purchase some very unique pieces of art for oneself or for a holiday gift. A lot of what our incredibly talented students make truly are one-of-a-kind pieces.”

This writer can be contacted at arts@theeastcarolinian.com.

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY The East Carolina University Police Department gives notice that certain items of unclaimed property have been in possession of the police department for over 180 days. These items were found, confiscated or seized during lawful investigations and included various types of property such as but not limited to scooters, skateboards, documents, duffel bags/book bags, suitcases, keys, wallets/ purses, electronics, car stereo equipment, clothing, power/ hand tools, home décor, home improvement items, U.S.

currency, Davis Industries handgun, Glock handgun, Taurus handgun, Leinad rifle, Jimenez Arms handgun and bicycles. Some matters concern property in which the case has been disposed of in the judicial system and the property is no longer considered evidence in this matter. Persons who may be entitled thereof are required by law to make such a claim within (30) days of this notice. Owners may contact the ECU Police Department at (252) 737-4106 or (252) 3286787 or in person at 609 East 10th Street, Greenville, NC. A description of the property along with the serial number or reasonable proof of ownership

will need to be provided in order to claim property. After (30) days, the property will be administratively forfeited and disposed of according to law. Property items of value that remain unclaimed will be turned over for auction to Property.room.com, all bicycles not claimed will be donated to non-profit charities and all remaining items will be destroyed. References: N.C.G.S. 15-11.1, N.C.G.S. 15-12 through 15-16 First Date of Notice: November 16, 2023 Last Date of Claim: December 16, 2023

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L e o ( Ju ly 2 3 - Au g . 2 2 ) — Today is a 9 — Patiently practice, step by step. Grab a lucky chance to grow your work, health and fitness. Physical action gets satisfying results. Breathe deeply.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Make a lucrative connection. You can see an opportunity hiding in plain sight. Guard your rights and ideas carefully. Buy, sell, barter and exchange.

Tau r u s (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — New opportunities for exploration present themselves. Research options and potential. You can see the possibilities. Take advantage of a lucky situation. Discover buried treasure.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Prioritize love, creativity and romance. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Enjoy the company of beloved people. Invent projects. Make your own fun.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — You’ve got the confidence to make things happen. Dress for success. Take charge for the results you want. Grab a lucky break. Discover hidden gold.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate to take advantage o f f av o r a b l e f i n a n c i a l conditions. Reinforce support structures. Guard heirlooms and antiques. Discover hidden treasures. Manage family resources for growth.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Manage household chores. Home beautification projects disrupt temporarily for longterm upgrades. Clean and organize drawers, shelves and closets. Restore domestic harmony. Discover buried treasure.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Crazy ideas could work. Take a privacy break. Review the situation. Adjust plans for the current scenario. Organize, coordinate and plot. Inspiration sparks.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — A fortunate situation for you and your partner may not appear that way at first. Look beyond your initial reaction. Discuss possibilities and potential.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Monitor the ne ws. Dis cover hidden opportunities entwined with recent changes. Indulge your creativity. Develop ideas. You can see the sculpture hiding within the stone.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — A community project reveals its hidden value. Invite participation to build momentum. Friends provide solid support. Clean a mess together for common gain.

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The East Carolinian Sports experts predict this week’s events

Trevon McGlone TEC Staff

ECU vs. NAVY Score Prediction? ECU 17-20 Why? Navy wants to run the ball. They thrive when they can. They struggle when they can’t. ECU is ranked Top 25 in rush defense. If there’s a team that can give the triple option offense issues, the Pirates are built for it. Andrew Conrad continues to come through when it matters the most for the Pirates, sinking multiple deep field goals. The game stays close through all four quarters. ECU kicks a field goal near the end of the fourth quarter and then forces a stop on fourth down defensively to beat the Naval Academy.

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Pirates hoops earn weekly AAC accolades

Ashleigh Cash

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The East Carolina University women’s basketball (2-1, 0-0 American Athletic Conference) and men’s basketball (2-0, 0-0 AAC) teams picked up their first weekly accolades of the season. Freshman guard Karina Gordon, who was named the AAC Freshman of the week. Grad student guard Danae McNeal was also named to the conference’s weekly Honor Roll. McNeal is coming off a stellar 2022-23 season with the Pirates, in which she averaged 17.4 points per game and was named FirstTeam All Conference, AAC Defensive Player of the Year and Most Improved Player. Meanwhile, the rookie Gordon is coming off two great outings to start the season. She led the team in scoring during the first half against Elon (1-1, 0-1 Colonial Athletic Conference) in game one, with seven points in the first 20 minutes of her collegiate career. The women’s team ended their first week with a huge non-conference win, clobbering University of South Carolina Upstate (0-3, 0-0 Big South Conference) 105-35 at home. McNeal scored 17 points and matched her career high in takeaways with seven. Gordon scored 11 points. Their 70-point win over the Spartans was the largest margin of victory since Nov. 13, 2011, when the Pirates beat St. Andrews by 79 points. It was also the first time since Dec. 20, 2017 that the Pirates scored 100+ in one game. As for the men’s basketball team (2-0, 0-0 AAC), junior guard RJ Felton was named to the weekly Honor Roll following his career night in the team’s 77-63 win over Campbell (1-1, 0-0 CAA). Felton scored a career-high 30 points, including a three-pointer at the buzzer to send ECU to the locker room up 39-26 at halftime. He also picked up 11 rebounds, securing the double-double – the second in his career. Felton’s big night carried the Pirates to victory over the Camels and earned him a spot on the conference’s weekly honor roll. This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian.com.

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Karina Gordon tries a floater vs. USC Upstate.

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RJ Felton controls the offense vs. Campbell.

FOOTBALL continued from A1 Despite being eliminated from bowl contention, ECU has a chance to derail Navy’s season. The Midshipmen currently have five losses, and a win by the Pirates will drop them to one game away from losing bowl eligibility. To be eligible for a bowl game, Navy would have to win out after losing to ECU. Navy and ECU have played each other 10 times in the past, with ECU only winning two of those games. The Pirates have been outscored by Navy by a point differential of 43 points per matchup to ECU’s 26.7 points per matchup. “For the last month or so, we’ve been working on the Navy gameplan on Sundays both with our defense and our scout team players,” Houston said. “I thought we had a fast start. Today and tomorrow will be the big test because that’s the stuff in pads. You’re not playing tag against this team. It’s going to be a very physical football game, so we need to be prepared to play at a high level there, not only executing defensively but playing with that physicality.” The last time these two teams played, Navy got the win over ECU 23-20 on Sept. 24 2022. The game went into double overtime and the Pirates

lost a thriller off of a missed last minute field goal in overtime. ECU is 2-8 against the Naval academy, but both wins for the Pirates came in Annapolis. Before the last victory by the Pirates against the Midshipmen in 2021, ECU had’nt beat Navy in five straight meetings dating back to 2011. Mike Houston Statistically, this looks to be a defensive game from both teams despite past matchups. ECU and the Naval Academy average under 20 points per game on the season. Defensively, they allow less than 25 points per game. Following this game against Navy, ECU will play their season finale at home against the University of Tulsa (3-7, 1-5 AAC) next Saturday at 2 p.m. in Greenville, North Carolina. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN+.

This writer can be contacted at sports@theeastcarolinian.com.