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Well, it’s the end of another year, and G-Vegas Magazine wants to say THANK YOU. We decided to make this entire issue a yearbook where you can just browse through 6 special picture pages and see all the fabulous pictures of the year. We consider you a part of the G-Vegas family and we love you all! 2014 has been a great year for G-Vegas, from being part of the 4th Jolly Skull Beer Festival to St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Halfway House to helping out the Moose Lodge of Greenville with their annual golf tournament. In this Yearbook Issue you may find yourself dressed up for Halloween or sitting on Santa’s lap. Don’t worry if you didn’t make it to our picture pages this year because now you can now submit your own pictures through our new G-Vegas app. Download it for free at the Apple store or at the Android market! The new app for G-Vegas Magazine will allow you to be the photographer. If we can’t make it to your party or event you can send us your pictures. That way we can spread our wings and allow everyone to get a chance to be a part of the G-Vegas team. We will make sure they make their way to our web site or magazine. Submitting your pictures it’s easy and 100% Free. So congratulations to all the beautiful people in Greenville for a great 2014, and our best wishes from me and the G-Vegas team on this upcoming year 2015. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Kevin Howard - Editor-In-Chief, G-Vegas Magazine
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Winter Break
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Survival BY RANDY MOORE
Here we go. We’re now in the final stretch of the 2014 fall semester. Are all you little freshmen out there getting excited about your first extended break from school? Yeah, I bet you are.
Well, before you start your packing for the winter break and dreaming of sugar plums or whatever, I’m here to tell you that a college student’s first Christmas break will likely not be the homemade heaven that you are imagining. In all likelihood, it will probably suck – aside from all the Christmas loot, of course. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “I’m sorry Mr. Scrooge, but I have to disagree. I went home for Thanksgiving and didn’t have any friction at all. It was amazing.” And to you, I say: “Shut up, listen and learn.” Yeah, maybe you went home for Thanksgiving and it WAS probably amazing. Do you want to know why? It’s because the three or four days that you spent with your family was not long enough for them to get sick of the newfound independence you have developed after a semester of fending for yourself at school. But this is Christmas break. We’re talking about FOUR WEEKS for you and your family to annoy the crap
out of one another while you count down the minutes until you get to return to ECU and all the friends you’ve made here during your first semester. But don’t worry kiddies – it’s not all bad news. I’m here to give you a rough timeline of your break and what you have to look forward to between the fall and spring semesters.
Week One – “All Quiet On The Western Front”
The first week of the break will generally progress pretty smoothly. You are happy to be home, have a home-cooked meal, relax from all the responsibility that has probably overwhelmed you for the past few weeks, and maybe even catch up with some of your “friends from back home.” As for your family, your parents will be jumping with joy to have their “baby” back, and your siblings (if you have any) might even be happy to
see you because it means that your parents’ scrutiny will not be focused entirely on them while you’re at home. You may even be happy to get back to work so you can make some extra money to purchase Christmas presents.
Week Two – “’Tis The Season”
Christmas usually occurs at the end of week one or at the beginning of week two, which means that any tension that may or may not have already been building will now be replaced with Christmas cheer. The glee of getting free stuff will keep everyone at ease for a little while longer. And so, all is well throughout week two.
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Week Three – “Something Wicked This Way Comes”
In week three, tensions will begin to rise yet again as your parents begin to get annoyed by your new nocturnal sleep cycle. They will also likely become perturbed by your unwillingness to perform everyday chores that you used to before college, because they don’t understand that you have been performing those routines all semester and don’t think you should have to do them now because you are, after all, on winter BREAK. Also, by this point, you have probably realized that you have now completely outgrown your hometown friends – or vice versa – and have no desire to be around them. In addition to this, you have now worked at your job throughout the better part of your winter holiday and you are now convinced that, if one more person asks you where the “electronics” department is at Best Buy, you may just black out for several hours, during which you will violently quit your job and go on a customer killing spree that would make Jack the Ripper blush.
Week Four – “The Final Countdown”
OK, so you have one week left of your winter break – final stretch. It’s at this point that I recommend you get a nice pair of around-the-ear headphones and start blasting speed metal into your brain during all hours of the day. This will hopefully drown out your parents’ desperate pleas for you to just clean the moldy, used plates off of your bed, which is starting to give you that weird rash. Now is the time in which you will be thankful that you are able to start the process of moving back to school.
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Being able to pack will help keep your mind off the recurring dream you’ve been having for the last week in which your family is killed in a mugging, you get a fat inheritance and start fighting crime as a real-life Batman. Despite how you may be feeling about your break thus far, in the final moments before you leave, it is still inevitable that there will be a tearful goodbye. However, as people who have been in this situation know, these are bittersweet tears. You and your parents are a little sad that you have to go back to school, but you are both ready to get away from each other. Remember how I said that it wasn’t all bad news? I lied. - Happy Holidays!!
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Sulgrave: The Rise of a Monster
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Despite what you may think this band is, you’re wrong. This Band rips through stereotypes like a chainsaw. They are a mosaic of different styles brought together to create an unmistakable sound that permeates your very soul. Jon Mackey’s Guitar is as flawless as it is versatile, and Vocalist Kate Carter’s vocals are hypnotic, and brimming with raw emotion. Bassist Adam Brier, and Drummer Amanda Penley round out the rhythm section with enough thump, and energy, to sink an Aircraft Carrier. Covers like Imagine Dragons “Radioactive” and Evanescence’s “Go-
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ing Under” highlight Carter’s hauntingly beautiful voice, and rival the original versions. Flyleaf’s “All Around Me” is a Band favorite that showcases the full range of talent onboard. From Nine Inch Nails to Paramore, this Band’s got it covered. Amanda Penley told us “When we do a Cover, we do it our way, we own it”. Veterans of Greenville hot spots like Peasant’s, and Christy’s, the Band is currently working on new material in the Studio. In the meantime you can check them out on YouTube, and on their Facebook page.
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ACCORD “My name is Jose. I’m 24. I drive a 1995 Honda Accord. I’m a member of East Coast Imports Crew of Greenville NC. My passion for cars was instant when I saw what I knew was going to be my first Honda. Ever since I’ve been trying to learn everything I can about my car. Upgrades include a lowered suspension. ADR 17in Rims. Woodgrain aftermarket steering wheel. The first thing anybody Will notice about my car are the custom fender mirrors I installed. I wanted to be unique and have yet to see anybody else with the mirrors. Can’t go without giving a shout out to my homie Joel and all the guys of East Coast Imports Crew.” - Jose Are you a Car enthusiast? Greenville Cars & Coffee meete up every Sunday at 8:30 pm behind the ihop on Evans St. We’ll try to keep this section updated and show you some cool rides and their features on every issue. This car meet its all for fun, burnouts and loud music are not allowed. Make sure you leave the place clean before you leave.
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BY BRIAN GOINGS
Last month I was one of many people who got a chance to hear and see Orange is The New Black actress, Lavern Cox. The title of her speech was “’Ain’t I a Woman’ My Journey to Womanhood.” I didn’t know what to expect because I knew she was one of the newer faces for Transgendered Women. She is also a rising star in the acting world and as a fellow thespian; I know how hard it is trying to get a role in anything. However, I did know that whatever she would talk about, she would bring lots of wisdom.
Ms. Cox not only showed how eloquent and beautiful she is, she shared how educated in historical matters she is as well. She spoke on the history of her home state of Alabama. Ms. Cox also spoke on not only being a woman, but also a black woman in America. She talked about Harriett Tubman and how she had to prove her womaness and how as a transgendered woman there is the notion
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that because she is transgendered that she is not a woman. But she sparks the question what exactly defines what a woman is; even bringing up author Simone de Beauvoir. She spoke on true feminism and the things that women of all kinds faced and face every day. Personally I felt she did not linger on being transgendered. Yes she did speak on issues that transgendered people face even giving personal stories of being assaulted. She did not speak too much on issues that the GLBTQ….community face. However, the meat of what she spoke about was acceptance. Ms. Cox talked about how people should accept each other no matter who they are and how they identify themselves. This should not be too much of a shocker but nine times out of ten, people are ridiculed or assaulted because they are “different.” But Ms. Cox suggests that we create safe
spaces for everyone so that they can be themselves without having to hide their true selves. It is when people can be themselves that they can be truly free. Ever tried to please someone by being something you are not? Try living that daily and if you have, you know that living like that can be very stressful and time consuming. For this next year let’s start creating safe spaces for each other. Let’s be a catalyst for each other’s freedom. Greenville’s mission statement states “The city of Greenville’s mission is to provide all citizens with highquality services in an open, inclusive, professional manner, ensuring a community of excellence now and in the future” (Greenvillenc.gov). In order to be an Inclusive Community now and in the future, we need to break the barriers that separate us.
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Apple Crisp Stuffed Apples.
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Chilly weather has arrived but no need to fret, we’ve got just the right recipe to warm you up! I’m talking about the delicious and always satisfying Apple Crisp Stuffed apples. That’s right I said it, stuffed apples. This recipe is sure to delight at any get together or a perfect snack for snuggling up in front of the fireplace! We hope you enjoy!
Ingredients - 8 apples (I used Fuji apples) - 4 tablespoons butter - cup brown sugar - ½ teaspoon cinnamon - Crumble topping - ½ cup flour - ¼ cup oats - cup brown sugar - ¼ cup sugar - ¼ teaspoon salt - ½ teaspoon cinnamon - 4 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into cubes
Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. First, prepare the crumble topping. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter with a pastry knife or two forks or with your hands until mixture is crumbly. Set aside. Peel and chop 4 of the apples. Add chopped apples, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a medium sauce pan and sauté over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove from heat. Chop the tops off of the remaining 4 apples and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh. Discard the flesh. You don’t need to get every little bit out, just enough to make a “bowl” for the filling. Fill scooped-out apples with apple filling from the sauce pan. Top with a generous amount of crumble topping. Place stuffed apples on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until crumble topping is crispy. Serve warm and top with ice cream and caramel sauce if desired. Enjoy!
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PotashCorps Makes a Tremendous Investment in Beaufort County Aurora, NC – Boys & Girls Clubs of Beaufort County would like to thank PotashCorp for their generous investment of $30,000. This contribution is a true testament to the work being done in the Clubs everyday focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles and character and citizenship with an over-arching goal of building strong children and communities. PotashCorp is the world’s largest fertilizer company by capacity, producing the three primary crop nutrients: potash, nitrogen and phosphate. As the world’s leading potash producer by capacity, they are responsible for nearly one-fifth of global capacity through our Canadian operations. To enhance their global footprint, they also have investments in four potash-related businesses in South America, the Middle East and Asia. With operations and business interests in seven countries, PotashCorp is an international enterprise and a key player in the growing challenge to feed the world. 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. For more information visit the Clubs online at www.bgcpitt.org or call (252) 355-2345.
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I knew Thursday night was going to be a fun night, though apparently I underestimated how awesome it would be. I was happily informed that a band named “Tauk” was coming to play Peasant’s Pub. I was aware of them only by reputation.
They’ve been playing to large festival audiences all summer long including Lockn and Bear Creek Music festival. Generally speaking, this band usually plays to an audience of several thousand so I jumped at the opportunity to see them in a small club setting. Afterall, Tauk is phasing out of the club scene and moving on up to permanent amphitheather status making this a rare opportunity. I was impressed not only by there musicianship but by the way they interact
musically with one another. Their music was full of solid grooves, hypnotic melodies and it made all 77 people in attendence dance for a solid 3 hours in which the band (nor the audience) did not break. Every one in Peasant’s Pub was feeling the full euphoric intensity of the night and that just perpectuated itself and kept everything groovin. No good night on the town is complete with out a proper after party so that was our next logical step. It didn’t take long to round up a crowd and an afterparty in which we raged on till 4:30 in the morning. Come about 5am I am finding myself home and trying to write this article when all I can think about is how much I really want pancakes.
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
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■ 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
■ Buccaneer Saloon
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
■ Uptown Saloon
218 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858
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
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