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ECU-Liberty historic game

went undefeated in the regular season last year, going 13-0, until eventually falling to Oregon in the Fiesta bowl 45-6. The last time they had a losing season was in 2005, where they went 1-10. Since then, Liberty has consistently posted winning or break-even seasons, making them one of college football’s elites.

“Very athletic defensive front.”

ECU head coach Mike Houston told the media in his press conference discussing Liberty. They play four inside backers, a couple of guys outside that all can run. They play very hard. It’s going to be a challenge on Saturday night.”

Liberty’s coach Jamey Chadwell will want to focus on disrupting ECU’s quarterback Jake Garcia, who has thrown at least one interception in each of the first three games of the season. Chadwell will look to throw an array of defensive schemes at the Pirates, one that could include a lot of blitzing to force Garcia to get the ball out of his hands quickly and try to fluster him.

“You can always count on them being a hard-nosed bunch and he’s done a good job everywhere he’s been. We’ve faced him at multiple stops. They're always going to be able to run the ball effectively, then they’ll have a passing game off that. They’re going to be sound in all phases.” Houston said when asked about Chadwell.

For the Pirates, they’ll look to improve on the offensive side of the ball. Graduate students running back Rahjai Harris and wide receiver Winston Wright Jr have both been huge factors in ECU’s success so far this season. The key for ECU will be to continue to go to their star players, but improve in the passing game more. Keeping the turnovers and penalties could be one of the deciding factors in this matchup.

If ECU’s defense can hold its ground like they have the past few games, and the offense limits their mistakes, the Pirates have the potential to put on a competitive game in front of Liberty’s home crowd, and even pull off an upset. ECU’s offensive line has to have a good performance if they want to give Garcia enough time to be comfortable in the pocket and deal the ball.

The Pirates have had a high-tempo offense so far this season, and their ability to balance it between the running and passing game has gotten them two wins this season.

ECU’s single use restrooms on campus

East Carolina University is committed to promoting an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. ECU Facilities Services has identified 380 single-use, lockable restrooms available on both the Main Campus and the Health Sciences Campus. All faculty, staff, students, and visitors are encouraged to make use of these facilities. For inquiries regarding the operation or upkeep of the restrooms, please contact Facilities Services for Main Campus at (252) 328-6858 or for Health Sciences Campus at (252) 744-2251. For any other questions, you may reach out to the Office of Equity and Diversity at (252) 328-6804 or Student Affairs at (252) 328-6541.

Here is a list of some of the single use restrooms on ECU’s Main Campus:

• Austin Building 243A, 243B, 306B, and 342A Blount House 109, 122, 001, 002, and 005

• Career Center (701 E 5th St) 204C and 105 Clark LeClair Stadium 212, 217, and 109

• Clement Residence Hall 107

• Cotten Residence Hall 126E

• Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium E115

• ECU Soccer Stadium 202

ECU Softball Stadium 202

• Erwin Hall 108A and 114

Facilities Administration 101 and 113

• Family Therapy Cli (612 S10th St) 100 and 200

• Flanagan Building 1204, 1206, 189, 191, 2204, 2206, 3204 and 3206

• Fletcher Music Center 116, 117 and C110

Fletcher Residence Hall 010 and 100E

• Garrett Residence Hall 123A and 127A Ballard Residence Hall E102, E103, E122 and E123

• Greene Residence Hall 104

• Jenkins Fine Arts Center 1220B

• Joyner Library 2039, 2040 and 1047

• Messick Theatre Arts Center 206A

ECU’s Health Science Campus:

• Biotechnology Building 06, 07, 46 and 48

• Brody Medical Science Building 1L12, 1L16, 1N18, 1N22, 2N60, 3N62, 3N88, 3S32 and more

• Brody Outpatient Center 1D14, 1G15A, 1G16A, 1A22, 1B19, 1B42, 1C44, 1F13, 1B42 and more

• Building 109 (Med - HS Found -ADI) 004, 005, 014 and 021

• Dental CSLC - Ahoskie 101, 128, 130, and 139 Dental CSLC - Davidson 101, 103, 130, and 139

• East Carolina Heart Institute Building 1222, 1224, 1315, 1329, 1351, 1363, 1370, 1375, 1377 and more

• ECU MRI (Bowman Gray) 104 and 113

• Family Medicine Building L126A, L127A, 1117A, 1120A, 1203B, 1214B, 1321B and more

East Carolina University’s Fall Job and Internship Fair is right around the corner. This event will be held on September 25, at the Greenville Convention Center, located at 303 Greenville Blvd. SW. The fair will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Employers attending this event will be looking at recruiting students for full-time jobs, internships and CO-OPs. All East Carolina University majors are encouraged to attend.

Preparation is important for the Job and Internship Fair. Career counselors are available to get you ready for your future. ECU’s post on Handshake provides links that assist with preparation before you meet with employers.

Past ECU students recommend bringing multiple copies of your resume. Over 52% of students reported speaking with

6-15 employers at a previous event, as noted on Handshake. On-campus students should bring their ECU OneCard for admittance. Off-campus students and alumni should bring an ECU OneCard, Banner ID or student email address to the event. Business professional attire is encouraged. Registration is not required to attend,

but it is strongly suggested for timely reminders and career fair updates. Visit ECU’s Career Services page to register on Handshake and get more information about the event at https://calendar. ecu.edu/event/job-internship-fair.

• Grounds Offices - HSC 111 and HSC 110 Health Sciences Building 3375A, 4205LB, 1310Z

• Leo Jenkins Cancer Center HRA 218, HRA 260, HRA 188, HRA 110, HRA 132-A and HRA 145

For a full list of the single use bathrooms visit lgbtq. ecu.edu.

The Liberty Flames

PRYOR SHELTON I THE EAST CAROLINIAN East Carolina tight end Desirrio Riles.

CRIME LOGS

If you feel there are any factual errors in this newspaper, please contact Jaylin Roberts at editor@theeastcarolinian.com.

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 not 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 occurred on or within proximity of main campus.

Sept. 11, 2024

At 12:15 p.m., Extortion took place at Ballard West Residence Hall. This situation is an Open Investigation.

Sept. 12, 2024

At 9:30 a.m., a Computer Fraud incident took place in Greenville. This situation is an Open Investigation.

Sept. 13, 2024

At 12:07 a.m., Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Possession of Fraudulent Identification took place at the Main Campus Student Center and the situation is Closed/Prosecution Declined.

At 1:19 a.m., Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Possession of Fraudulent Identification took place at Dirty Dan’s and the situation was Cleared by Citation.

At 10:08 p.m., Possession of Marijuana < 1/2 oz. took place at Legacy Residence Hall and the situation was Cleared by Citation.

At 11:34 p.m., a Communicating Threats situation took place at Clement Residence Hall and the situation was Closed/ Victim Refused to Cooperate.

Sept. 14, 2024

At 3:22 p.m., an Obtaining Property by False Pretense situation took place on Treemont Drive. This incident is Closed/Prosecution Declined.

An Assault on a Female incident took place at Dowdy Ficklen Stadium at 4:50 p.m. This situation is Closed/ Victim Refused to Cooperate.

ECU’s tuition statement issue resolved

The PiratePort app is now fully operational again, allowing you to access Tuition Statements, 1098-T forms and helping make payments online. You can also receive your financial aid refunds electronically. Notifications regarding outstanding balances, refunds and other important updates will resume in the coming days.

Before Tuesday, the tuition site was down. Students were not able to access it through Pirate Port and they had to pay in-person. Luckily, this issue was promptly resolved.

According to the Cashier’s Office, Finan-

cial aid refunds processed by September 16, 2024, will be issued as paper checks. The ECU Student Billing Office will notify you via text or email when your check is ready for pickup at the ECU Cashier’s Office (G120 Old Cafeteria Complex). Checks can be collected Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and you must present a valid ECU 1 Card or government-issued ID to claim your refund. For refunds processed after September 16, 2024, payments will be made according to your preferences set in the PiratePort app. If no electronic deposit preference is on file, a paper check will be issued. Refund checks will only be available to students who receive

direct notification from the ECU Student Billing Office.

Additionally, despite the earlier technical issues with the payment system, ECU did not enforce a final schedule cancellation for Fall 2024. However, any outstanding balances must still be paid, and failure to do so will prevent registration for future terms.

For further assistance, contact the ECU Cashier's Office at 252-737-6886 or email cashier@ecu.edu.

JD Vance takes a surprising trip to Greenville, NC

JD Vance made a stop in Greenville, North Carolina on an “off the record” event.

Vance made a stop at Sup Dogs, a bar restaurant in Greenville before making a trip to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium along with his wife, Usha Vance to watch East Carolina play against Appalachian State.

Local law enforcement came out to escort the Vances to Sup Dogs and to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

The visit took place before Presidential Republican candidate Donald Trump has his scheduled visit to Wilmington, NC on Sept.

21. Vance plans to visit Winston-Salem, N.C on Wednesday as well.

“I’m backing Trump, I don’t know much about JD. I know he was ex-military and I have respect for that,” said Zane Smith, a Sup Dogs patron who had no idea that Vance would be visiting. “He’s coming here and talking to people. Kamala ain’t doing that.”

“I’m not sure yet, I’m still weighing out my options,” said Natalie Broder, who is a part of the restaurant staff and wasn’t committed just yet on either ticket.

A poll by East Carolina University’s Center for Survey Research, conducted between Aug. 26 through Aug. 28 showed

that of Trump Supporters, around 52% believed that Vance being selected to be the Vice Presidential Representative for Trump had no impact on how they were going to vote. Around 44% believed Vance’s selection would increase their chances to vote for Trump and only 1% felt as if Vance being picked would make them less likely to vote for Trump.

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

Trump assassination suspect had 100+ interactions with police

The man accused of trying to kill former

President Donald Trump on a golf course in Florida had more than 100 interactions with police near his old home in North Carolina, according to a former officer.

Ryan Routh, 58, was arrested Sunday afternoon and hit with two federal gun charges. Authorities said he was carrying a rifle and hiding in bushes on the golf course when Secret Service agents spotted him and took him down.

Routh didn’t fire any shots, investigators said.

But cops in Routh’s hometown of Greensboro, N.C., had seen the man dozens of times, according to local Fox affiliate WGHP.

“His license was suspended. He allowed all of his employees to drive without licenses, had no insurance on any of his vehicles, and everyone in the Greensboro Police Depart-

ment knew it,” former Greensboro officer Eric Rasecke told WGHP.

“It’s almost like blatantly saying, ‘Here I am,'” Rasecke continued. “He would be constantly pulled over for those traffic violations.” Routh, who owned a roofing business in the state, also had two felony convictions in North Carolina, including one in 2002 for possessing a fully automatic machine gun, according to court records. In that incident, Routh ran from a traffic stop and holed up at his business for hours before surrendering peacefully, police said.

In the Trump assassination attempt, Routh was arrested with an “AK-47-style” rifle, according to authorities. He was charged with being a felon in possession of a weapon. Rasecke said none of his interactions with Routh were violent, though the 2002 incident threatened to turn for worse.

JOE RAEDLE I CONTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

Republican vice presidential nominee U.S. Sen. JD Vance, speaks during a campaign rally with presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trisha Rangaraju STAFF REPORT

Joseph Wilkinson TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

Staff Report

COURTESY OF EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

Students at East Caaolina University will

Opinion

OUR VIEW

Students should interact with ECU’s art community

East Carolina University is hosting the Alzheimer’s Fantasies Exhibition in Joyner Library on campus. This exhibition consists of 26 colored drawings and digital prints dedicated to the late Susan Lynne Dorsey. Michael A. Dorsey, the exhibiting artist, describes his work as a visual conversation to himself while serving as a caregiver to his wife.

We, the editorial staff of The East Carolinian believe that students at East Carolina University should involve themselves more with the art community at ECU and its surrounding areas.

Being involved with the arts has many benefits to the mind’s of many individuals. Even if many aren’t directly involved with the arts, being around and appreciating art should be incorporated into everyone’s lives.

East Carolina University has a great art community that should be paid attention to. The artists that are brought here and even the students that are in the School of Art and design should be supported in many ways.

There are many talented minds here and students outside of the art community should take time to dive deeper and open their minds to the art world.

ECU’s School of Art and Design and the City of Greenville both host many events surrounding the arts here in Greenville. Students should take time away from their studies and when given the opportunity many should allow more creative energy into their everyday lives.

PIRATE RANTS

Earlier this month, four people were shot to death on a train in Chicago. Two days later, four people were shot to death at a school in Georgia. No one is safe. It can happen when people are at their most vulnerable: The victims in Chicago were shot as they slept. They can be shot where they are supposed to be safe: The victims in Georgia were shot at school.

In remarks in June, the United States surgeon general declared firearm violence a public health crisis. It is the leading cause of death in children in our country. I am not just devastated by the loss of life this month: I am angry that we continue to permit this. Have we done all that we can? I hear this plea repeatedly as a pediatrician when a child is sick or dying. When we hear calls for thoughts and prayers, they are sincere and heartfelt. The country is in agony. But they are not enough; they will never be enough.

For every child who dies from a bullet, there are at least four others who are injured. Those children might never walk, talk, eat or even breathe on their own again. If they manage to survive, they might suffer from mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Even children who are not injured directly by guns feel the effect of it. This violence is so pervasive that our children grow up surrounded by trauma and pain, drowning in toxic stress caused by the sounds of gunshots and the thoughts of active shooter drills. This constant exposure to violence can literally change the brain

chemistry of children and can expose them to lifelong risks of mental health problems, addiction, obesity and heart problems.

Voting is a small act that can make an enormous difference. As a physician, I help my patients and their families register to vote. As a citizen, I am serving as an election judge. It is my responsibility to keep children safe and to advocate for them, and that includes utilizing the power of the vote. The intersection between health and voting is strong.

When you cast your ballot for the 2024 election, please consider how your vote directly affects children. We must elect leaders at all levels of government who prioritize children’s health and pass policies that will allow every child to reach their full potential. The 14-year-old shooter in Georgia is reported to have used an AR platform styled assault weapon. The United States had an assault weapons ban from 1994-2004, and during that time, deaths from mass shootings decreased by 70%. Legislators have the power to pass a federal assault weapons ban again, and research shows that 60-70% of Americans favor this.

About 76% of youth school shooters get their firearms from home, thus secure storage is vital to preventing school shootings. And secure storage, where firearms are locked and ammunition is locked and stored separately, also reduces accidental shootings and deaths from suicide. Strong laws on the state level help save lives. I live in a state that has some of the strongest firearm injury prevention laws in the country, but it is not

enough. Illinois is surrounded by other states that have weak laws, and death and violence bleed across state lines.

We need legislators who will enact strong laws on all levels: local, state and federal laws.

Most gun owners are responsible, reasonable citizens who want to keep their children safe. Most Americans support common-sense laws related to gun violence prevention, including safe storage and limitations in assault weapons. Why don’t more elected officials?

Until we vote for legislators who will vote for kids, children will continue to suffer. Every three days, guns kill enough kids to fill an entire school bus. Children cannot vote, but their parents, their loved ones and their communities can. I can and will vote for them and work with any candidate from any party who will fight for children. After the unbearable tragedy at Uvalde, Texas, in June 2022, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was signed into law. This extraordinary law was the first piece of federal legislation on firearms in two decades, and it proves that legislators can come together to prioritize the needs of all citizens.

Together with our elected officials, we will not let firearm violence rob our kids of their childhood and their futures, of their mental health, of their neighbors and their families. Please join me in voting for kids.

Raising Cane’s honey mustard is wayyy better than Cane’s sauce. If you’ve never had it, order some. It’ll change your life.

Anyone else ready for fall to start? I’m honestly tired of hot humid weather, especially when my car’s A/C decides to not work.

To whoever complained about “freshman” in the Pirate Rants last week, here is a quick lesson for you — freshmAn is singular, freshmEn is plural. If you’re talking about multiple people, freshmen is the correct spelling. As an upperclassman, you should know the difference by now. Jot that down so you don’t forget.

Why is stuff at the student stores so expensive

Gameday parking map is annoying, things aren’t clear and if you get your car towed you gotta go on the search for it with very limited information to go off of.

Why does one of the buses on The Landing route always smell like burning gas? It’s nasty.

Violence has no place in politics in America and yet here we are again, dealing with the possibility of another attempt on Donald Trump’s life. The FBI said on Sunday that it was investigating what appeared to be an attempted assassination as the former president played golf at Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach.

Details of the incident were only beginning to emerge Sunday evening, but we were glad to learn quickly that Trump remained unhurt. We were also glad that those currently in the White House —President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in, saying they were “relieved to know that he is safe.” Harris — Trump’s Democratic rival for the presidency — reiterated on social media that she is “glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America.”

Those are important statements in this moment because they underline the idea that, for a democracy to work, all of us — even bitter political rivals — can and will come together to combat political violence. That has never been more critical than in this highly contentious election, where democracy truly may be at stake. We cannot let those who would commit such violence influence our elections by dividing us further.

According to published reports, Secret Service agents shot at a man they saw hiding in shrubbery near the golf course, where Trump was playing one or two holes away. An AK-47-style rifle with a scope was found in the bushes, and a suspect was arrested in Martin County on Interstate 95.

It has been just two months since the Republican presidential

candidate was wounded in an assassination attempt during one of his rallies in Pennsylvania, when a bloodied Trump pumped his fist in the air and urged the crowd to fight.

There’s a lot we still need to know about what occurred Sunday on the golf course, but if it is indeed another episode of political violence, or an attempt, this will turn up the heat in the presidential election and push us further apart.

This is not something that Americans can or should accept as inevitable. Political violence undermines democracy, and we can’t allow ourselves to become numb to it. An AK-47 in the bushes near a presidential candidate should chill us to the bone. Violence, or the threat of it, cannot become a force in American politics.

The East Carolinian does not endorse the statements made in Pirate Rants.

Classifieds & Puzzles

Aries (March 21-April 19)

— Today is a 9 — You’ve got this. You can maintain your advantage despite challenges. Patiently prepare. Hold your temper with frustrations or interruptions. Win now and clean up later.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

— Today is a 6 — Save money and keep a low profile. Private meditation soothes your spirit. Contemplate your next move. Clean messes and prepare for what’s ahead.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Work with your team. Offer support when you can. Find a willing hand when needed. Money may be tight. Share resources. Pull together.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

— Today is an 8 — Forge ahead with a professional project, despite challenges. Avoid risky business. Prioritize basics. It could get messy. Polish a diamond in the rough.

COMICS

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Research and study. Not everything you discover is pretty. Some things remind you what you love about familiar sights. Choose a positive view.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Review financial options with your partner. Plug a leak. Update budgets and plans. Hunt for resources. Make a lucrative mess and clean later.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Things could get romantic, despite chaos or messy situations. Abandon fairytale fantasies about your partner. Remember what’s most important and let the little stuff go.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Focus on physical labors and services. Meticulous efforts yield satisfying results. You may need to make a mess to create a work of beauty.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Prioritize fun. Practice your arts and skills. It could get messy. Polish to reveal hidden beauty. Avoid controversy. Relax and chill with someone nice.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — Clean, sort and organize. Home repairs and domestic chores require attention. A mess could seem overwhelming. Good music helps. Advance one step at a time.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — A creative project may not go as imagined. Keep polishing, crafting and editing. Envision the future sparkle of this rough diamond. Patiently chip away.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Keep cash flowing positively. Avoid nebulous fantasies. Follow a practical path to reduce risk, waste and expense. Simplify for ease. Get creative to save.

Jacqueline E. Mathews

Created by Jacqueline E.

Arts & Entertainment

TODAY

Canvas Painting & Coffee Flight Night

Coopers Cup

2588 Railroad Street, Winterville, NC 28590

3450 Blue Heron Drive, Greenville, NC 27858

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

(252) 329 - 9453 Live Music Thursdays 5th Street Hardware Restaurant and Taproom 120 W 5th

TOMORROW

5 to 7:30 p.m.

758 - 1946

7 to 10 p.m. (252) 227 - 4512

Sip Savor Create:

S. Evans St., Greenville, NC 27858

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (252) 551 - 6947

Spontaneous Visions City Art Gallery 511 Red Banks Rd, Greenville, NC 27858

6 to 8 p.m. (252) 353 - 7000

Weekend Dance Party BellaGreen Latin Sports Bar & Grill

300 Greenville Blvd SE, Greenville, NC 27858

9 to 11:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

Mosaic Multicultural Arts Festival

Greenville Town Common 105 E. 1st St., Greenville, NC 27858

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (252) 329 - 4567

OTP’s Oktoberfest Pitt Street Brewing Company On The Pamlico

630 S Pitt St., Greenville, NC 27834

Noon to 11 p.m. (252) 833 - 0671

SUNDAY

DEFF Film Maker’s Cafe 2024

Greenville Museum of Art

802 S. Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27834

2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (252 )758 - 1946

Sunday Unplugged Pitt Street Brewing Company

630 S Pitt St., Greenville, NC 27834

1 to 4 p.m. (252) 227 - 4151

DEFF Film Maker’s Cafe 2024

Greenville Museum of Art

802 S. Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27834

2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

(252 )758 - 1946

New club, The A.C.T. Project, to arrive at

Giuliana Barberio TEC STAFF

East Carolina University is welcoming a new club to campus called, The A.C.T. Project. This club is an “inclusive and collaborative club” that supports LGBTQ+ artists of all mediums. Whether it’s visual, literary or applied art, all is welcome at The A.C.T. Project.

The A.C.T. Project makes it easier to network and connect with other artists. It offers tons of creative projects, workshops and themed events that are helpful in enhancing students’ skills, as well as getting to know others with the same interests as them

“I was inspired to start The A.C.T Project because ECU does not have many clubs for LGBTQ+ students,” Trinity Pearson, founder of The A.C.T Project said. “As well as the fact that ECU doesn’t have any clubs that include all of the arts students. I wanted to provide that opportunity for students here.”

The A.C.T Project strives to empower LGBTQ+ artists, foster inclusivity, facilitate meaningful feedback, enhance artistic development

and build lasting connections.

ECU

The A.C.T project has greatly impacted its members, including Tabitha Vaughan, secretary of The A.C.T Project.

“The A.C.T Project has allowed me to combine two parts of my identity that are very important to me, being queer and being a Theatre Arts major. I love that I am helping build a community where I get to share those parts of myself with like-minded people.”

Meetings will be held every other Friday at the Messick Theater Arts Center in room 218 from 2 to 3 p.m.

If students are interested in sharing their art with the A.C.T Project, follow their Instagram page to stay updated on all the latest news and events: @theactproject.ecu.

For any questions, please email Trinity Pearson at pearsont22@ students.ecu.edu.

Miley Cyrus allegedly rips off Bruno Mars song

Alexandra Del Rosario TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

The similarities between Miley Cyrus’ Grammy-winning hit “Flowers” and Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man” are now lawsuit fodder, according to a copyright infringement complaint recently filed against the pop diva.

Tempo Music Investments, a company that claims to own a share of the copyright to Mars’ 2012 song, filed its complaint Monday in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. It names Cyrus, her “Flowers” co-writers and multiple music companies including Sony Music, Apple and iHeartMedia as defendants, accusing those parties of “unauthorized reproduction, distribution, and exploitation of ‘When I Was Your Man.’”

Cyrus, Mars and Tempo Music Investment did not respond immediately Tuesday to The Times’ requests for comment.

Tempo Music, according to legal documents reviewed by The Times, says it acquired rights to “When I Was Your Man” in March 2020 through the acquisition of songwriter Philip Lawrence’s catalog. Lawrence co-wrote the breakup ballad with Mars (a 15-time Grammy-winner) and other writers. “When I Was Your Man” was originally released in 2012 as part of Mars’ sophomore album “Unorthodox Jukebox.”

Cyrus dropped her own breakup anthem “Flowers” in January 2023, years after finalizing her divorce from “Hunger Games” star Liam Hemsworth. In the song, Cyrus sings about taking happiness and love into her own hands after heartbreak. After the song’s release, fans on social media quickly clocked the similarities between “Flowers” and “When I Was Your Man.”

Tempo Music alleges that Cyrus’ “Flowers” “duplicates numerous melodic, harmonic and lyrical elements” of Mars’ song, claiming that “’Flowers’ would not exist without ‘When I Was Your Man.’”

The complaint dissects alleged similarities specifically between the chorus of “Flowers” and a verse and a chorus in “When I Was Your Man.” As for the similar lyrics about buying flowers, holding hands and talking for hours, Tempo Music alleges “the musical similarities are no coincidence.”

“Defendants did not seek or receive permission to copy or interpolate any portion of ‘When I Was Your Man’ into ‘Flowers,’” the lawsuit adds.

Tempo Music also claims that Cyrus and other defendants’ alleged “unauthorized” reproduction, distribution, performance, “and/or creation” of a derivative work of” Mars’ song infringes on the company’s rights. The “defendants’ conduct has been, and continues to be, willful and knowing,” the suit says.

According to the complaint, Tempo Music wants a “permanent injunction” limiting defendants from “reproducing, distributing, or publicly performing ‘Flowers.’” It also seeks an assessment of damages, including those for lost profits, statutory damages, legal fees and other relief deemed “just and proper.”

At the 66th Grammy Awards earlier this year, Miley performed “Flowers” and took home her first two wins, for the record of the year and pop

solo performance categories.

“This award is amazing but I really hope that it doesn’t change anything because my life was

beautiful yesterday,” she said upon accepting the record of the year trophy. “Not everyone in the

Pirate Media 1 Sports experts predict this week’s events

Trevon McGlone TEC Sports Editor

ECU VS. LEU Score Prediction?

ECU 30-27

Why?

App State was a let down, especially being up early. However, on the bright side, there’s a hunger to prove that the Pirates can be better than what they showed in the second half against Liberty. Bounce back for ECU in their final trip to Virginia this year.

Cannon

Gates

WZMB Station Manager

ECU VS. LEU

Score Prediction?

ECU 24-20

Why?

After a tough loss against App State this past weekend, I’m really hoping to see a great turnaround against a very tough Liberty team. Kaidon Salter the QB and Jamey Chadwell, the Head Coach are an amazing 1-2 punch that is going to be tough to compete against, but I’m never going to count the Pirates out.

Nick Green

WZMB Sports & News Director

ECU VS. LEU

Score Prediction?

ECU 28-24

Why?

After an incredibly disappointing loss to App State, the Pirates need to turn things around against a very talented Liberty team who could potentially be competing for the group of five playoff bid in the college football playoffs. The Pirates will need to get its offense going in order to be effective and win.

ECU volleyball travels to Columbia

East Carolina University’s volleyball team (7-0, 0-0 American Athletic Conference) hits the road Tuesday night for their toughest matchup of the year so far.

The Pirates will head down to Columbia, South Carolina to take on the Gamecocks (7-2, 0-0 Southeastern Conference) in a non-conference matchup. ECU’s last matchup saw them take down Campbell University (2-8, 0-0 Coastal Athletic Association) in a road match before heading into a week-long break.

The Pirates are hoping to maintain their perfect record and keep pace with the 2016 club for the best start to the season in program history (10-0). They’ll look to do so against a tough opponent in South Carolina, who saw their own seven-game win streak snapped by Wake Forest (6-3, 0-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) to round out their threeday tournament.

It marks the first time the two programs have met since 2015, with South Carolina leading the all-time series 8-2. Of those ten games played, seven were played during the 1970s, and two were played in the early 1980s, with not much recent history between the squads.

The Pirates, however, are no easy team to beat either. Not only are they one of just

16 undefeated teams left in the country, but they also currently rank first in the nation in opponent hitting percentage (.088). They’re within the top 50 nationally in terms of team hitting percentage and digs per set.

Graduate student right side hitter Fran McBride, who was named an AAC Honorable Mention for the week’s performance, leads the team with 2.88 kills per set and a hitting percentage of .362. Junior outside hitter Angeles Alderete, preseason conference player of the year, is still within striking distance of the prestigious 1K/1K club, for players with 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs.

As for the Gamecocks, graduate student outside hitter Riley Whitesides leads the team with 130 kills, owning a .241 hitting percentage. Freshman defensive specialist and libero Victoria Harris leads the defense with 128 digs, averaging 4.13 digs per set.

First serve is set for 6:30 PM at the Carolina Volleyball Center, and it will be streamed on SEC Network Plus.

Following Tuesday’s match, the Pirates will head to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to take on the country’s top team, facing off against the No. 1 ranked Panthers (6-0, 0-0 ACC) in a 7 PM matchup this Friday, September 20.

LOS ANGELES — Tribune News Service - U.S. gymnast

Jordan Chiles is looking to overturn a decision that stripped her of her first individual Olympic medal.

Video footage shot for the Netflix docuseries “Simone Biles Rising” might help her do it.

Attorneys for Chiles filed an appeal Monday to the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland looking to reverse a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that named Ana Barbosu of Romania the bronze medalist in the floor exercise last month at the Paris Games.

Chiles had been awarded the medal Aug. 5 after an inquiry by her coach Cecile Landi resulted in the judges improving Chiles’ score, which lifted the UCLA gymnast from her initial fifth-place ranking to third place. It led to a historic moment, with gold medalist Rebeca Andrade, silver medalist Biles and Chiles making up the first all-Black gymnastics podium in Olympics history.

But days later, following a hearing requested by Romanian officials, the CAS ruled that Landi’s inquiry missed the

one-minute time window by four seconds, leading the International Olympic Committee to award the bronze to Barbosu and move Chiles back to fifth place.

USA Gymnastics immediately appealed the decision to the CAS, submitting video evidence that was said to show that Landi’s inquiry came 47 seconds after Chiles’ score was published. That appeal was denied.

The footage was submitted as evidence to the Swiss court Monday, with Chiles’ attorney noting in the filing that it came from “Simone Biles Rising” director Katie Walsh and production company Religion of Sport. Walsh and her team had been on hand in Paris to film Biles’ Olympic journey for the second part of the series — and they also ended up capturing footage key to Chiles’ case. According to the court document, which was filed in German, Walsh reached out to Landi to express her support after the Chiles decision. Landi inquired if the director had any footage of what had transpired following Chiles’ floor performance and ended up receiving a video that contained footage from the three cameras Religion of Sport had at the event, as well as from NBC’s live broadcast and a running clock.

Religion of Sports and Chiles’ attorney, Maurice Suh, did not respond to a request for comment for this article.

According to the court document, the video shows Landi heading to the judges table 47 seconds after Chiles’ score was displayed. Two seconds later, the filing states, Landi can be heard making a verbal objection while a technical assistant can be seen making eye contact with her and acknowledging the objection was received. Landi verbalized the objection at least one more time before the 60-second limit had expired.

In a statement Monday, Suh said that Chiles’ “right to be heard” was violated when the CAS refused to allow the video evidence. He also alleges “a serious conflict of interest” with Hamid G. Gharavi, the head of the CAS panel that handled Chiles’ case, was also representing Romania as a lawyer at the time of the hearing. Chiles and Biles are among the gymnasts appearing in the Gold Across America Tour, which stops at Crypto.com Arena on Friday.

ECU tennis team records 15 wins from Invitational

East Carolina University’s tennis team saw their first court action in the Jimmy Powell Invitational that took place at Elon University in Elon, North Carolina on Sep. 13 and Sep. 14.

Elon, ECU, Liberty, Virginia Tech University and North Carolina Central University all took place in the invitational. 19 singles matches and nine doubles matches took place for the Invitational. ECU senior Ines Bachir would hand the Pirates their first victory, defeating Helen Sarikulaya from Elon in two sets 7-6 and then 6-3.

ECU senior Anne Lou Champion would give the Pirates another victory, defeating Virginia Tech’s Samantha Tepes in straight sets. ECU sophomore Brooke LaFrenz won two of her three single competitions. LaFrenz defeated Virginia Tech’s Taylor Rieckart in three sets, winning 6-2 in the first,

losing 1-6 in the second and winning 10-3 in the final set to claim victory. LaFrenz then defeated NCCU’s Gabriella Mejia Arenas in straight sets winning 6-2 and then 6-3.

ECU freshman Xenia Jeromin picked up her first collegiate win of the year, defeating Elon’s Mariana Reding in three sets, winning the first 6-3, losing the second 5-7 and then standing tall to win the final set 10-5. ECU freshman Lilly Lancaster would do the same, picking up her first ever win in her only singles match of the day against Michaela Hegarty in three sets, winning the first 6-1, losing the second 2-6 and then winning a close final set 11-9.

ECU junior Joan Madi would add two more victories, with wins over Virginia Tech’s Linda Ziets-Segura in three sets, 6-3, 6-7 and 10-8 in the final set. Madi then defeated NCCU’s Valeria San Miguel in straight sets. ECU senior Isabella Rivera Ortiz would add one more victory to the Pirates, defeating VT’s Elizabeth Mendoza in straight sets,

bringing the total singles wins for ECU to nine.

Doubles would be dominated by the duo of Bachir and Jeromin. The pair swept their three matches, beating NCCU, Elon and Virginia Tech Doubles pairing. Madii and Ortiz grabbed another one, beating Elon’s pair of Ella Suk and Lisa Kranec 7-6 in a close match. Lou Champion and LaFrenz secured wins in two out of their three matches, defeating Rieckert and Tepes from Virginia Tech and then Helen Sarikulaya and Heidi Bulger from Elon to give ECU six wins out of nine doubles matches.

Following this Invitational, the Pirates will play at the ITA All-American Championships that will be held at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, N.C.

ECU soccer ready to get back on track after loss to JMU

The East Carolina University Soccer team (4-1-3, 1-0 AAC) is scheduled to play the second game of the American Athletic Conference against the University of Texas at San Antonio (5-3, 0-1 AAC) after suffering the first loss of the season.

The Pirate’s first loss came against James Madison University (2–3-2, 0-0 Sun Belt Conference) last weekend, 0-2. This was JMU’s second win of the season since, with their first win being the season opener against Villanova University (3-4-1, 0-0 Big East Conference).

The first half of the game resulted in no goals but it was not without action for ECU. The Pirates would have a total of five shots during the half but none were on goal. Graduate students goalkeeper Maeve English would save two shots on goal back to back early in the first.

The second half was close up in till around the 45th minute. Dukes freshman forward Ginny Lackey would come in and score two of her four goals in both the 64th and 78th minute.

The Pirates’ freshman forward Caitlen-Star Dolan Boordram and junior defender Sodia Serrano had shots on goal but were saved.

Caitlen-Star Dolan Boordram would receive Freshman of the Week honors for her performance so far this season.

The Pirates will face UTSA for the first time in the program’s history. Like the Pirates, the Roadrunners are coming off a loss in their last game. That loss came against another team in the AAC, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (4-2-1, 1-0 AAC).

In that game, the Blazers and Roadrunners went scoreless in the first half. Both teams scored in the second half.

The Roadrunners’ freshman forward Addy Johnson was the first to score a goal, but it was quickly followed by a goal by the Blazers’ sophomore defender Maia Sirota. In the 85th minute, junior midfielder Abbey Burns scored late in the game, securing the victory for UAB.

The second game of the AAC this season is set for Thursday, Sept. 19, at Johnson Stadium. This match-up is the Pirates’ White Out game. Entry is free for attendees, but for those who can not make it, it can also be viewed on ESPN+.

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Nonetheless, Liberty will be a tough test for ECU, as they enter this game as the more complete and experienced team. ECU vs. Liberty kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. Saturday night, and will only be broadcasted on ESPN+. ECU Head Coach Mike Houston is expected to have East Carolina ready to go against a hard matchup in Liberty University. Liberty’s dynamic offense, led by junior quarterback Kaidon Salter, could be tough to stop, but ECU’s defense has been one of college football’s best, leading to an exciting matchup.

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COURTESY

East Carolina tennis team Kim Auerswald, Ines Bachir, Anne lou Champion, Xenia Jeromin, Brooke LaFrenz, Lilly Lancaster, Joan Madi, Martina Muzzolon, and Isabella Rivera Ortiz are all pictured here

As the school year begins, I would like to take this special moment to welcome you back to campus.

It feels like yesterday that I was a student at Howard University. I found forever friends, people who shaped me and supported me. I found my beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters. Like many, college is when I started to become politically engaged. Together, we learned that progress happens in our country when young people fight for it.

Throughout my travels as Vice President, I love talking to young leaders. I am continually amazed by your grit, your perseverance, your intellect, and your deep passion for making our world better.

It is because of the record turnout among college students in 2020 that I am Vice President today. And to win this election, I need your support.

This November, so many of our fundamental freedoms are at stake. The freedom to vote. The freedom to live safe from gun violence. The freedom to love who you love, openly and with pride. The freedom to breathe clean air and drink clean water. And the freedom to make decisions about your own body.

Later this semester, you will have the opportunity to vote in an election that will decide the future of our country. You will have the power to shape our future. To continue to build the country you want to live in—one where your fundamental rights are protected—by taking to the ballot box and making your voice heard.

Your vote has never mattered more. When young people fight for progress, it changes the course of our nation. I believe in you. I am inspired by you. And I am rooting for your success.

Sincerely,

Vice President Kamala Harris