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COUNCIL AWARDS Winterville, NC – At this year’s North Carolina Area Council, Boys & Girls Clubs of Pitt County were awarded five out of nine possible awards. These awards include: Council Member of the Year, Steve Stephenson of Ward and Smith, P.A.; Board Team of the Year; CARE (Children Are Reason for Excellence), Goodwill Community Foundation; Health & Life Skills, SMART Girls 2.0; and The Arts, the Blue Door Exhibit. The awards were determined by a panel of local and national representatives. Donyell “DJ” Jones, Vice President of Operations at Boys & Girls Clubs, was highly satisfied with the recognition given at the North Carolina Area Council. With an increase of four awards since last year’s ceremony, Jones exclaimed that the awards validate the hard work and dedication of the Board of Directors’ and Club leadership. He has high hopes for next year’s
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Jones explained that the Board Team of the Year Award was the most appreciated out of the five awards won. He gratefully noted the significance of the other four awards, but this award highlighted the Boys & Girls Clubs’ team oriented goals for success. The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Pitt County is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. There are five Clubs located throughout Pitt County, two in Beaufort County, one in Lenoir County, and one in Greene County serving more than 1,000 members daily. Club programs focus on academic success, healthy lifestyles and character and citizenship with an over-arching goal of building strong children and communities.
Council Member of the Year, Steve Stephenson of Ward and Smith, P.A.
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The Holiday Band Want to enjoy a night of festive celebration with The Holiday Band? The Brody School of Medicine Class of 2017 Medical Student Council is announcing an evening to remember, with part of the proceeds to benefit Riley’s Army. Put on your dancing shoes and join us on Friday, November 21st from 6-10pm at the Greenville Hilton for a night you will not want to miss! Come dance the night away with the incredible Holiday Band, show your support at the silent auction, take your chances at raffle drawings, and indulge in food and beverages galore! Brody School of Medicine’s Class of 2017 MSC is devoted to serving the wonderful population of eastern North Carolina. The Brody School of Medicine was founded upon a threefold mission: (1) to increase the supply of primary care physicians to serve our state, (2) to improve the health status of citizens in eastern North Carolina, and (3) to enhance the access of minority and disadvantaged students to a medical education. With those three pillars as our beacon and guide, the MSC tries to keep that mission alive within and outside of the
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classroom. The Brody MSC is made up of representatives from each of the current classes at the Brody School of Medicine, as well as faculty advisors. We meet monthly to discuss ongoing issues at the school and to plan events for the student body. We strive to represent the views of the majority of students at every level of our four-year education. It was unanimously decided that we, as the Class of 2017 MSC, should find a local nonprofit to support and stand behind. Our hope in partnering with Riley’s Army is that the second pillar of Brody’s threefold mission will be upheld within the pediatric cancer community of eastern NC. Riley’s Army (RA) supports children with cancer and their families in eastern NC. They offer support in the hospital, by providing meals for the children and their families and having volunteers sit with the children for respite care, offering comfort and support. They also
find that the children and their families’ needs change as they continue to fight their battle with cancer. Providing immediate family support for financial burdens and essential needs is important to RA. Being a volunteer-based organization, they rely heavily on volunteers and the community to provide for these children’s needs. They currently serve 130 children and their families. Limited number of tickets available at the door on Nov 21st. Advance tickets encouraged. To purchase tickets, go to the following website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rileysarmy-dancing-doctors-the-holiday-bandtickets-13023809565 Or contact Kimber Stone via email at Kimber@rileysarmy.com or call 252-4128191.
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‘Thank You’ to everyone for participation in the Putt for Dreams event! The Dream Factory of NC would like to thank the participants and our sponsors of the Putt for Dreams Open that took place on Saturday October 18th! The event was a great success and all the participants had a fantastic time putting around Uptown Greenville! Congratulations to Jeff Brooks of the Varsity Club for winning the prize for best hole!
A plaque commemorating his win will be presented to Jeff to proudly display in the Varsity Club until next year. Congratulations to Jeff Beaman of Mac Billiards for winning the recognition of all the golfers for best food...you can never go wrong with a pig pickin’ in eastern NC!
Special thanks go out to all of our bars/ restaurants who participated in this event: Christy’s Euro Pub, Pita Pit, Hookah Lounge, Pantana Bob’s, Mac Billiards, 519, Chico’s, 5th Street Annex/Distillery, Peasant’s, Winslow’s, The Scullery, Fitzgerald’s, Halfway House, Varsity Club,
Tavern on 4th We would also like to thank our volunteers and other sponsors for donating items to support and make this the event possible: Ayden Golf Course/ Josh Haynes, Tandi Mahn/Christy’s Euro Pub, R.A.Jeffrey’s, Papa John’s, Complete Filtration Services, Inc., Taxi King, Michelle
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Celebrates 20 Years BY ARRAN WRIGHT
Tucked away in its own small corner of downtown Greenville is Backdoor Skateshop, one of the few remaining businesses from the city’s heyday. Now celebrating its 20 year anniversary, owners Paul Wojciechowski and Billy Rabon pride themselves on being the only shop that is strictly for skaters, providing excellent service and expertise for any person that comes through their door. The Back Door Skate Shop offers up exclusive lines including Nike SB, Huff socks, and Ghetto Vegas that can only be found at their store. They are really excited to be expanding their inventory as well to include Vans and women’s ap-
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parel. With this expansion, The Back Door is ready to re-launch themselves as the only place to go for all of your skate shop needs. With the 20th anniversary upon them, Billy and Paul are ready to push forward and keep their business steadily flowing. They will be throwing a huge bash at the shop to celebrate their impressive longevity including live music and skaters all around. Check it out this month for a good time. The Back Door Skate Shop has become a staple of Greenville and intends to remain that way for many years to come.
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Downtown Greenville Goes “Green”For Charity BY ARRAN WRIGHT
On a beautiful Saturday morning dozens of people turned downtown Greenville into their own personal golf course in order to raise money for The Dream Factory charity organization. Almost every bar and restaurant in the immediate downtown area opened its doors during the day to the multitude of “golfers” walking the streets. Most places donated appetizers or had special drink prices for the participants, which brought the dowtown area together to promote this amazing charity. The Dream Factory grants dreams to chronically or critically ill children between the ages of three and eighteen. This was the first Putt for Dreams event that took place in Greenville, and due to the success of the event, it will now be hosted annually. Kicking the day off at Christy’s, everyone was pleased to sit and enjoy a few beverages before heading toward 5th St. to the various putting greens set up at each location. Most places made their own creative putting greens. I was most impressed by Mac’s Billiards. Their location was a little tricky, making their golfers go through a few obstacles to sink their putt including bouncing the ball off of an official NASCAR tire that they had set up. Other locations that participated walked around to compare their handiwork. Some of these locations included: 519, 5th St. Distillery, Pantana Bob’s, Pita Pit, Fitzgerald’s, Peasant’s, Winslow’s, Tipsy Teapot, and others. The charity was set up so that each four person team paid $100 for a day of golfing and
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fun. Some groups wore matching t-shirts, such as the team from Wimpies in Winterville. Some teams went all out and dressed in their best impression of a golfer. Not everyone had a team ready to go when they arrived. One man in particular joined a three man team in order to play and to give his time and money to an admirable charity. One team in particular was not only participating in Putt For Dreams, but was promoting their own charity. The local BMX riders got together in support of their fallen friend Frankie Leggens wearing shirts that said “Frankie Says Ride”. Donations can be made to help support his family. Not everyone had a team ready to go when they arrived. One man in particular joined a three man team in order to play and to give his time and money to an admirable charity. The beautiful Sigma girls also offered their services to volunteer for this event. They spent their day keeping score and enjoying the hilarity of the golfers trying to sink a hole in one. A very big “thank you” to them for all that they did to help the event run smoothly. Thank you to Molly Cashion for bringing this awesome event to Greenville and allowing GVEGAS Magazine to be a part of it. I had an amazing time. For more information on how to donate to this charity please visit their website: dreamfactoryinc.org
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Fashion Traders, Greenville’s newest innovative women’s clothing store, has recently opened its doors providing the latest fashion trends to our ever evolving shopping community. Bringing much more to the table than your average boutique, Fashion Traders caters to all women looking to clean out their closets, make some extra spending money, or simply revamp their wardrobe. Offering medium to high end designer labels, Fashion Traders makes shopping for your favorite brands convenient and budget friendly. Owners, Connie, Margie, and Geof are a dynamic family trio that scoured the country in search of the perfect location to open their business. After traveling around in 12 states from coast to coast they
packed up everything in Ohio and made their way to Greenville, NC. “It was about the growing businesses, the medical community, and the strong collegiate presence,” Geof responded when asked why he chose Greenville. Since their arrival, and in between opening the business, Geof volunteers as a tennis instructor for South Central High School, comfortably making the transition to our embracing Community. Fashion Traders will stock all sizes 0-28 as people trade their current fashion (generally less than two years). They are seeking a higher quality in design labels than your typical store. Names like Prada, Coach, Ann Taylor, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, and all the special
boutiquue designers. They also offer maternity, medical wear, scarves, jewelry, shoes, and more. They are currently in buying mode for all seasons looking to improve their inventory for the ‘en vogue’ look inside all of us. Geof says it best… “It’s all about finding those ‘fashion treasures’ as we all have a little “Pirate” in us!” Major markets have a big trend going in finding special treasures at great prices. Greenville is now on board. So for all of those avid shoppers out there, make sure you check out Fashion Traders located in Arlington Village (the old Pizazz building). Make your way there and clean out your closets today. Buying, selling, & trading has never been more exhilarating! Happy hunting!
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How to Stay Fit on the College Meal Plan & Avoid the Freshman Fifteen BY ROY HOPKINS
College is a time for expanding minds, expanding knowledge and -- for many students -- expanding waistlines. The “freshman 15” is no myth: stressful lifestyles, latenight study snacks, lack of exercise and high-calorie dorm food leave plenty of fledgling undergrads battling the bulge. Although freshman weight gain is common, it isn’t inevitable. By choosing your foods and activities wisely, you can end your first college year as slim as you started.
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Center your meals on low-calorie foods like fruit, salads, lean protein and grains; just because you’re away from home doesn’t mean you can shun the vegetables. Most dining halls offer a mix of greasy, high-fat fare and healthier food options; so choose the latter whenever possible. An occasional night of pizza won’t spell disaster for your weight, but routinely indulging in high-calorie foods will. Monitor your portion sizes. Many college meal plans offer large meals and “all you can eat” menu options, which are prime opportunities to overeat. Pay attention to your hunger and fullness signals, and stop eating when you’re satisfied -- not necessarily when your plate is clean.
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Limit your use of high-calorie condiments and toppings such as butter, margarine, mayonnaise, oil, full-fat salad dressings, peanut butter, gravy, cream cheese and sour cream. These items can quickly increase the calorie content of your meals, gradually leading to weight gain.
Eat slowly and allow plenty of time for each meal. According to the UCLA Student Nutrition Action Committee, it can take up to 20 minutes before “fullness” signals reach your brain when eating -making it hard to gauge your true hunger when you scarf down a plate of food right before class. Don’t eat in a rush, and take the time to savor each bite that hits your tongue. Avoid skipping meals -- especially breakfast. Ironically, missing meals can cause you to become ravenous later on, leading to poor food choices and overeating. Adhering to a consistent eating schedule will keep your appetite at an even keel and make it easier to choose healthy menu items.
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Choose low-calorie beverages. Food isn’t the only weight-raising culprit to watch out for: excess calories can also creep into your diet via sodas, smoothies, milkshakes, fruit juice and sweetened coffee. Limit your intake of caloric drinks and choose water, tea or diet beverages when possible.
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Participate in physical activities such as jogging, swimming, team sports or weight training. Even when consuming a healthy diet, staying active is critical for preventing the pounds from sliding on -- and, unlike high school, college doesn’t always include structured activity times like PE. If the weather is too inclement for outdoor activities, most college campuses have gyms or athletic facilities available for student use.
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Along with being high in calories, alcohol can impair your judgment, arouse hunger and encourage you to make poor food choices. Avoid excessive drinking to curb alcohol-related weight gain. If you feel yourself developing an unhealthy relationship with food -- such as by severely dieting or eating for emotional reasons -- consider contacting a school psychologist or counselor.
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To prepare for late-night study sessions, keep your dorm room’s mini-fridge stocked with healthy snacks -- such as vegetables with hummus, low-fat yogurt and fruit. This ensures you won’t have to make a midnight run to a vending machine or fast-food joint.
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So tell me...who doesn’t love a good massage?!?!?!? I mean a real, legit, hour long therapeutic massage from a license proffesional. Chances are you’ve always wanted one but felt that it was just to frivolus for a college students budget. Fortunatly for you, East Carolina Massage just opened there doors here in Greenville.
They are offering a professional, hour long therapeutic massage for $40. And if Reflexology is more your thing, they offer it for only $20. I don’t know about you, but I can think of plenty of things I wasted 20 bucks on that didn’t even bring me close to the chilled out state of mind I was in when I stopped by for a massage last week. Besides the obvious relaxation benifits; A proper massage is great for circulation,
anxiety, back pain, carpul tunnel (That’s me!), releasing natural endorphines, cramping, migrain headache’s, joint flexibility, and the list really goes on and on. It’s even great for expecting mothers! Not only is the price phenomenal, but the location is excellent as well. It’s located with in walking distance from the University at 210 South Washington which is just after the bars, but before the riverwalk park. If you’d like to make an appointment you can do so 7 days a week by calling 252-413-0021. If you’d rather just hit them up online you can also do that at www.eastcarolinamassage.abmp.com. So give them a call and swing on by.... you’re body will thank you later for it and your debit card won’t complain to much.
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How To Survive
Thanksgiving BY RANDY MOORE
Thanksgiving is upon us, and it’s my favorite holiday. There’s food, family, and a country-wide excuse to lounge on couches. But it isn’t all fun and games on Turkey Day, and I’m here to guide you through the pitfalls you may walk into as a college student.
1. DRINKING IS A TRAP
One of the prime joys of coming back from college is the knowledge that now you can drink good stuff, all on your parents dime. A glass of wine or three and all the Sam Adam’s Seasonal you can stomach. It warms you up, makes family more fun, and it’s tradition. What could be better? The thing every college student forgets though is the differences of cultural drinking. In college, it’s acceptable to drink in bulk and quickly but at home, not so much. There are much fewer keg-stands in suburban homes. Similarly, everyone thinks your fourteen. Sorry, but it’s true. Your older siblings, parents, uncles, aunts, grandparents; all of them think you’re younger than you are. So while they’ll encourage you to drink and crack a beer with them, be careful not to let one or two slip to five or six like it would in college: even in this celebratory atmosphere, different non-college standards apply and suddenly it’s “inappropriate” to chug the wine and rap-battle your uncle. Squares.
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2. AVOID THE CLASSIC PITFALLS
Do not talk to your parents about politics. Do not try to explain to them how majoring in “Rap Battles” is a solid post-college plan. Do not get caught smoking weed before thanksgiving so you can eat as much as possible and then you’re just giggling at the cranberry sauce. Instead, make it easy on yourself and keep it simple: family, food, couches.
3. GET FRESH AIR
You will go stir crazy. This isn’t a “maybe” type deal. Even if you don’t notice it until you’re scratching at the windows, you’ll end up feeling cooped. It’s inevitable. So go out for walks and get fresh air, fresh blood, and different people and things to do than sitting with family digesting. That’s fine for a little while but around hour three you start to feel like you’re decomposing.
4. BE PREPARED.
When it comes to the holidays, even if you enjoy them, there are downsides. Being with your family can be stressful for everyone. As a younger sibling, you may resent being thrust into the child-role again. As an older sibling, you might get tired of being held to an unfair standard as a model for your younger ones. As a middle sibling you may be resentful because, ha ha, you’re the middle sibling. Either way, you may experience stress and- gulp- feelings. Relax, accept them, and move on. Just don’t be caught off-guard.
5. HAVE FUN
It’s not about lists, worries, or anxieties in the end. It’s Thanksgiving. Have the extra piece of pie. Nap. Mix some whiskey with apple cider. Enjoy. It’s one of the prime joys in life to just decompress from all the stresses of college life and to recenter yourself fully. Do it and vibe it out.
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CPW’s, a local eatery, is coming upon 19 years and want to show their gratitude for their customers by offering amazing deals in the month of November. Nineteen is the theme, and CPW’s makes the most of it. Starting November 6th, for nineteen days, please join them in their celebration all while enjoying exquisite cuisine. This is a neighborhood bistro with Italian roots, but the menu features many other culinary genres. For those who haven’t been there, the atmosphere is beautiful and relaxing, and the food is divine. While CPW’s began when founders Todd McGregor and Ralph Walton opened a pizza-by-the-slice joint in 1995, the level of growth since then has been astounding. They expanded and added a bar and in 2007 became a restaurant, bistro, and bakery bringing an eclectic style to a once small pizza bar. Drew, restaurant manager, is excited to celebrate by bringing in
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new customers and offering up his appreciation to the restaurants loyal customers. The specials will rotate throughout the month giving you a chance to experience all of the best that CPW’s has to offer at a low price. They will be implementing prices from 19 years ago, as well as $19 bottles of wine, and $19 three course meals. You don’t want to miss happy hour either because from 4 - 6 p.m. you can experience their delicious meatballs or peel and eat shrimp among other specials for just 19 cents. Celebrate the month of November with CPW’s! Their hours of operation are Monday through Thursday11 to 10, Friday 11-11, Saturday 4-11, and Sunday 4-10. Make this month savory and save money while doing it. The staff at CPW’s thanks you, and looks forward to seeing you!
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WHY THANKSGIVING?
Thanksgiving at Plymouth In September 1620, a small ship called the Mayflower left Plymouth, England, carrying 102 passengers—an assortment of religious separatists seeking a new home where they could freely practice their faith and other individuals lured by the promise of prosperity and land ownership in the New World. After a treacherous and uncomfortable crossing that lasted 66 days, they dropped anchor near the tip of Cape Cod, far north of their intended destination at the mouth of the Hudson River. One month later, the Mayflower crossed Massachusetts Bay, where the Pilgrims, as they are now commonly known, began the work of establishing a village at Plymouth. Throughout that first brutal winter, most of the colonists remained on board the ship, where they suffered from exposure, scurvy and outbreaks of contagious disease. Only half of the Mayflower’s original passengers and crew lived to see their first New England spring. In March, the remaining set-
tlers moved ashore, where they received an astonishing visit from an Abenaki Indian who greeted them in English. Several days later, he returned with another Native American, Squanto, a member of the Pawtuxet tribe who had been kidnapped by an English sea captain and sold into slavery before escaping to London and returning to his homeland on an exploratory expedition. Squanto taught the Pilgrims, weakened by malnutrition and illness, how to cultivate corn, extract sap from maple trees, catch fish in the rivers and avoid poisonous plants. He also helped the settlers forge an alliance with the Wampanoag, a local tribe, which would endure for more than 50 years and tragically remains one of the sole examples of harmony between European colonists and Native Americans. In November 1621, after the Pilgrims’ first corn harvest proved successful, Governor William Bradford organized a celebratory feast and invited a group of the fledgling colony’s Native American allies, including
the Wampanoag chief Massasoit. Now remembered as American’s “first Thanksgiving”—although the Pilgrims themselves may not have used the term at the time— the festival lasted for three days. While no record exists of the historic banquet’s exact menu, the Pilgrim chronicler Edward Winslow wrote in his journal that Governor Bradford sent four men on a “fowling” mission in preparation for the event, and that the Wampanoag guests arrived bearing five deer. Historians have suggested that many of the dishes were likely prepared using traditional Native American spices and cooking methods. Because the Pilgrims had no oven and the Mayflower’s sugar supply had dwindled by the fall of 1621, the meal did not feature pies, cakes or other desserts, which have become a hallmark of contemporary celebrations.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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First off, how about them Pirates?! The UNDAUNTED inaugural season of the AAC has been an impressive showing from our boys and we’re proud to be a part of it. Make sure you come by and rock with us before every ECU Home Game at the bottom of College Hill Dr. for the 99.5 The X Tailgate Show! We’ll have games, prizes, and maybe even some tailgating snacks to get you ready for the game. As we hope you know, it is officially MOVEMBER! No, I didn’t spell November wrong, we kicked that month off the calendar and replaced it with Movember. Movember is a charity with one main focus: promoting men’s health awareness and raising funds for testicular and prostate cancer research. We spread the word and show our Movember pride every Movember by growing a moustache throughout the month. If you’re a little behind, it’s ok. Start growing that Mo’ now and join the fight!
We actually started our Movember fun on Mov. 5th with the Stache Bash in Jacksonville with Nonpoint, Gemini Syndrome, and Islander… but there’s plenty of Movember action to come. All month long you can bid on an AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR signed by TONS of bands from Carolina Rebellion 2014. The auction will be running at 995thex.com thru Mov. 26th at 3pm. We also have a SECOND AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR signed by Godsmack that we’ll bring to every live broadcast in Movember. It’s free to enter ONCE per event but if you make a donation to Movember you’ll get a SECOND entry! Hit our Movember page at 995thex.com to get info on where Movember started, where the money is
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5 Ways to Reenergize Your Semester BY ANTONIO JACKSON
You came into the school year motivated, focused
and prepared to take on the world. Now we’re more than halfway through the semester. You’re passing out in that 8AM class, engulfing rice bowls from Panda Express every other day and you MIGHT just have an itch to tell your friends “LEAVE ME ALONE!” Take a breath. Here are 5 Ways to Reenergize Your Semester! • CHANGE SEATS IN CLASS Perspective is everything. Even myself who prefers to sit in the front of the class found myself staring through the professor, trying SO hard to focus in that 9:30AM Finance lecture. Not hearing a damn thing the professor is saying. Now I sit in the very back. Ironically, that change in perspective has helped me be more attentive in class. Not to mention, at the end of class I get out the door a little bit quicker. • SCHEDULE IN SOCIAL EVENTS Humans are pretty weird. Somehow we can feed off the energy of others around us. Downtown twice, three, four times a week getting repetitive? Try a new crowd: Chill at the bar at Peas-
ant’s pub on Thursdays and enjoy the live music performances. Those small trifolds on the dining hall tables? Read them! They actually have events! (Wow…) Find something that sounds interesting to you and just jump into it! In life, initiative is an agent of change. • CHANGE YOUR EATING HABITS Panda Express is addicting. Chik-fil-A? Even moreso. But both are greasy and fattening as hell. There’s no better way to motivate better decision-making in your life than WILLINGLY getting that grilled chicken over a burger. Or snacking on an apple instead of that Hot Fudge Sundae Poptart. Do better. Small changes make big impacts. • RENT-A-BIKE Again, perspective is everything. ECU provides a bike rental service for students. Not only does a bicycle change the entire pace of your day, but it’s a heart-healthy activ-
ity too! And let’s be real: You need to start preparing for that summer beach trip NOW. • TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF Between classes, trying to maintain or improve that GPA, friends, and giving time to all those organizations, sometimes we forget to give time to ourselves. Complete and utter selfishness. Like to paint? Buy some cheap paint and tools from Dowdy and go to town! Or maybe take that bike you rented and hit the Greenville Greenway. Afterwards, drop by the Scullery on Evans and try a milkshake. Enjoy a solo movie at Hendrix. Whatever you do, just make sure you FIND YOUR PEACE. #KTGA Keep the Grind Alive.
VENUES List of entertainment venues, Restaurants, and nightclubs In Greenville NC. ■ Tavern on 4th
110 E 4th St Greenville, NC 27858
■ Halfway House
420 Cotanche St. Greenville, NC 27858
■ Scullery
431 South Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 321-1550
■ Winslow’s Tavern
120 West 5th Street, Greenville, NC (252) 364-892 www.winslowsdeli.com
■ 5th Street Distillery
120 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC (252) 757-3034
■ Chico’s
521 Cotanche Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 757-1666 www.chicosrestaurant.com
■ Club 519
519 Cotanche Street, Greenville, NC (252) 752-4313
■ Michaelangelos Pizza 200 E. 5th Street Greenville, NC 27858 252-227-4425
■ MacBilliards
SAT. OCT. 19 10PM
■ Sup Dogs
213 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 752-7682 www.supdogs.com
■ Buffalo Wild Wings 426 E Arlington Blvd Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-9191 ■ Tie Breakers
1920 B Smythewyck Dr., Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 439-0555
■ Live
2120 East Fire Tower Road, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 756-8474
■ A.J. McMurphy’s
1914 Turnbury Drive, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 355-7956 www.ajmcmurphys.com
■ Hooters
316 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 353-5995 www.hooters.com
■ City Hotel and Bistro
517 Cotanche St. Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 752-6728
203 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 355-8300 www.cityhotelandbistro.com
■ Pantana Bob’s
■ Varsity Club
513 Cotanche Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 757-3778
■ Stilllife
511 Cotanche St. Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 329-9991
■ Rum Republic
218 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-9000
123 E. 5th Street. Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 355-0344
■ Fitzgerald’s
■ The Side Bar
113 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 355-0311
111 E 5th Street Greenville, NC. (252) 752-6688
■ Peasant’s Pub
■ Christy’s Euro Pub
114 E 5th St, Greenville. NC (252) 364-2367
301 S Jarvis St Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-2774 1
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