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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Vol. 87, No. 36

Health Services sees rise in flu cases

Appalachian Panhellenic Hall to be renovated this summer

by NOLEN NYCHAY

Intern News Reporter

ppalachian State University Health Services has seen a recent rise in the number of flu cases on campus, said Joyce Young, director of nursing at Appalachian’s Health Services. Young said the number of flu cases is usually highest in the fall and right after break, but the number of students coming in has picked up this week and last week. “We are continuing to see students coming in with positive cases of influenza every week,” Young said. “The flu is alive and well on campus.” Health Services has been able to manage the increase in students coming in during flu season, but there has been increased stress on physicians and nursing staff, Young said. Appalachian Health Services has administered more than 1,900 free flu shots to students since the fall, which is the best way to keep students from getting sick, Young said. “I try to maintain healthy hab-

Chemistry department handles hazardous waste

by STEPHANIE SANSOUCY Senior News Reporter

The Appalachian Panhellenic Hall will undergo renovations to piping this summer, said Tom Kane, director of housing and residence life. Housing has already spent $400,000 on the former hotel in this past year. The money went toward projects such as installing carpeting over winter break, remodeling the dining hall and fixing leaks on the mezzanine level. This summer’s renovation will begin a project that will take multiple summers to complete, Kane said. The copper used in the building’s piping has started to pit and develop small pinholesized leaks that run down the pipe and cause damp spots on carpets and walls on lower floors, Kane said. “We have to go up to every bathroom until we find the leak,” Kane said. This means using risers to go up every floor and work on the bathrooms in sections, cutting holes in the wall and taking out the piping. A set of risers costs $75,000, Kane said. The copper will be replaced with pex piping, a material used in many modern buildings and homes. As the pipes are being replaced, the existing tubs will be replaced with showers, something that has already been done in some rooms on the mezzanine level, Kane said. Kane said that purchasing a building in need of care has been worth it and not too expensive. “If I had a choice between if I wanted to build Greek housing or have that hotel, I’d have the hotel,” Kane said. Safety issues have also been proposed, leading to a collaborative look at putting safety cameras in the APH parking lot with Housing and Parking and Traffic, Kane said. But, there is no timeline for the project as of yet.

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Health Services has reported a rise in positive flu cases over the last several weeks.

its to avoid getting sick, but the close proximity I have to hundreds of students on campus every day can make the flu extremely difficult to avoid,” said

junior Corinne Skopek, who was diagnosed with the flu last Thursday. Health Services will have only limited services and operating

hours during spring break, according to its website. Influenza vaccinations are still available to students during that time, but only between 8-11 a.m.

Pancake dinner draws in 1,800 guests 45 large tubs of butter 3,600 pancakes for the dinner More than 15 gallons of syrup 1,000 eggs

300 pounds of pancake mix

by STEPHANIE SANSOUCY Senior News Reporter

Appalachian State’s Academic Affairs spent approximately $2,500 on hazardous waste disposal for the university’s chemistry department during the 2012 calendar year, said Jennifer Maxwell, the resource conservation specialist for the office of sustainability. Chemical hygiene officer for the chemistry department Sammye Sigmann said she monitors all aspects of safety in the chemistry department, handling safety training, incident reports and looking for room to improve what the department does to ensure safety. Sigmann said the chemistry department must meet federal, state and local hazardous waste regulations. Appalachian is considered a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator by the Environment Protection Agency. This means the university does not generate enough hazardous waste to be required to meet all the regulations, Sigmann said. The requirements for this designation include identifying all the hazardous waste generated may not accumulate more than 1,000 kilograms of hazardous waste at any time, must ensure that hazardous waste is delivered to a person or facility that is authorized to manage it, according to epa.gov. Sigmann said it is good to be in the CESQG designation because it allows the university to set up hazardous waste pickup twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. Because the pickup is twice a year, the department collects hazardous waste in appropriately labeled containers after it is used and takes it to a temporary location in a stock room until they can be brought to a room designed for hazardous waste, Sig-

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Kappa Delta hosted 1,800 guests at its 21st annual Shamrock Pancake Dinner on Friday at Central Dining Hall. The Pancake Dinner is the longest running philanthropy on Appalachian State University’s campus. There were performances by a live DJ and a capella groups Higher Ground and Ear Candy, and a pancake-eating contest with Domino’s pizza as a prize. Eighty percent of the funds raised benefited the Children’s Council of Watauga County and 20 percent went toward Prevent Child Abuse America. The event raised close to $14,000 last year and is expected to surpass that total for this year, though the official amount may not be known for another two weeks.

Social Justice Week comes to Appalachian State by NOLEN NYCHAY

Intern News Reporter

Appalachian State will host ASU Social Justice Week, a series of social justice and human rights events between March 1928 with the help of more than 20 campus organizations. “The ultimate goal of these events is to generate enough student interest to warrant an on-campus Center for Social Justice and Human Rights,” said Amanda Moore, a student coordinator for ASU Social Justice Week. The purpose of Social Justice Week is to reach students and community members interested in making positive changes in the world who may not be fully informed as to how they can become involved, Moore said. Amnesty International is one of the major groups supporting the events during Social Justice Week. Amnesty International’s mission is to educate stu-

dents and communities about grave global issues and inspire individuals to take action in combating such issues, according to amnesty.org. “Change starts with the individual,” Moore said. “And the individual contributes to grassroots movements.”

Concert for Justice Parkway Ballroom 7:30 p.m.

Humans: Not For Sale Watauga River Room 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Race to Nowhere” Reich College of Education room 124 7 p.m.

Sponsors: SGA, International Justice Mission, Appalachian Educators for Social Justice, Amnesty International, NC Peace Action, American Correctional Association, Students for Local Change, Young Americans for Liberty, Water to Wine, ACT Outreach Office, People Fighting Poverty, Department of Government, Justice Studies, the Student Chapter of the American Correctional Association and the LGBT Center.

Poverty Right in Our Backyard: A Day of Service Hospitality House and The Hunger and Health Coalition 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Public performance-art event Reich College of Education lobby noon to 4 p.m.

“8” by Dustin Lance Black Parkway Ballroom 7 p.m.

Invisible Box Walk Asheville, N.C. Departing from Raley Circle 9 a.m.

“Pray the Devil Back to Hell” Three Top Mountain Room. 7 p.m.

Social Justice Coffee Hour ACT Outreach Center 7 p.m.

Drone Warfare: Murder By Remote Anne Belk Hall room 18 6 p.m.

Waiting for Water Sanford Mall 1 p.m. Open discussion about capital punishment Belk Library room 114 6 p.m.

Social Justice Week: What Do We Do Now? A Round Table Discussion Rough Ridge Room 6 p.m.

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Continued from page 1 mann said. They handle all aspects of characterization and DOT packing. “[The room is] a blowout room,” Sigmann said. “It has metal panels in back of the wall so that if you have an explosion it blows that door out and keeps the integrity of the building.” The room also has a drain that leads to a catch basin underneath where hazardous waste would be caught if a spill or explosion did happen, preventing it from reaching the sewers, Sigmann said. Sigmann said with the CESQG designation she could petition the Town of

Boone for written permission for the department to put certain chemicals down the drain if they are rendered unharmful. But, Boone ultimately gets to decide what can be put down the drain. Sigmann said the department has written permission from Boone that allows the chemicals from two specific labs to go down the drain after the pH has been neutralized. The third permit that the university has is for small amounts of alcohol disposal. But, there are plans in place for spills. “We do have a lot of highly toxic chemicals, suppose one got dumped in the sink, we would

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call and say ‘shut down the plant’ so that it didn’t kill the ‘bugs’ that kill the waste and somehow they can shut off the flow,” Sigmann said. “The likelihood of that happening is very small, but you plan for those things.” Sigmann said that chemicals are sometimes mixed in containers as they are accumulated in the lab. “Since we are knowledgeable of chemical behavior, as long as you aren’t adding incompatible chemicals, it’s no worse than a bottle of chemicals sitting there,” Sigmann said. “Where you run into trouble is when you don’t label well so you don’t know if there is an incompatible thing going on.” Maggy Boutwell | The Appalachian

Sophomore art education major Ian Evans fills her tank at Carolina Petro in Boone. It costs approximately $60 to fill her Ford Explorer.

Students’ plans for spring break limited due to rising gas prices by NINA MASTANDREA

pared to $3.49 a gallon a month ago. Gas prices in Boone With gas prices rising, range from $3.71 to $3.79 travel over spring break for a single gallon of regular unleaded, could be according costly for to Mostudents d r i v i n g “It was exciting to see tor Trend gas go from upwards m a g a z i n e . home or to vacaof $4 down to almost For diesel, tion destithree, but then shoot prices range from $4.16 nations. up again.” to $4.22 for T h e a single galnational Jessica Rinker, a freshman lon. price for elementary major North gasoline Carolina has risen gas pric37 cents es also within the past week and 63 cents dropped to $3.19 a gallon over the past year, accord- in June 2012, which gave ing to the U.S. Energy hope to students like JesInformation Administra- sica Rinker. “It was exciting to see tion. Currently, in North Carolina, the average price gas go from upwards of $4 for gasoline is $3.73, com- down to almost three, but Intern News Reporter

then shoot up again,” said freshman Jessica Rinker. “What happened to the lowering prices?” The price of crude oil has decreased from $106 per barrel to a current $91.02 per barrel over the past year, according to the NASDAQ. However, the increase in gas prices is due to the closing of several oil refineries across the United States, said Gail Weinholzer, a spokesperson for American Automobile Association- Iowa. “I drive six hours to get to Newbern, NC,” said freshman Madi Dryden. “It’s very frustrating. And if you get a job around campus and make minimum wage, then it feels like you are making less and less because you keep having to pay more for gas.”

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App State athletics to enhance facilities for various teams by JAMES ASHLEY Sports Reporter

Editor’s Note: The following is the final part in a four part series. The Department of Athletics reviewed its current facilities needs and recommends a future facilities master plan for athletics, according to the 2013 Strategic Plan. “If money was not an object, there’s some things we would like to do from the enhancement standpoint,” said Charlie Cobb, director of athletics. All of the athletic programs were analyzed to see what the athletic department could enhance and plan for the future. In the future, athletics

would like to either upgrade its locker rooms in the Holmes Convocation Center or reconstruct the floor and locker rooms in Varsity Gymnasium. “The easiest thing to do would to do some stuff with the Holmes Center,” Cobb said. “But unlike the other facilities, we don’t control the operations of the Holmes Center.” Athletics does not own Holmes Convocation Center because legislators paid it for in 1995, according to theholmescenter. com. The new plan for Kidd Brewer Stadium would include extra permanent seating and the removal of the track. Cobb wants the seats closer to the field at Kidd

Brewer but that would take extra money and track removal, he said. “If we had the money, I would love for the track programs to have a standalone facility,” Cobb said. “Right now, that’s not where Appalachian is. If we magically come up with the money, the next question to ask is where do we put it?” Also, Appalachian currently has no land or space to adequately support the program, so the temporary bleachers work for now during football season, Cobb said. Sports Information Director Mike Flynn said that Kidd Brewer currently holds about 21,000 seats. When the end zone seats are added, there is an

additional 3,000 seats. The goal that the athletics department is trying to reach is a lot higher. ‘We put the temporary bleachers up the beginning of the season and take them down the end of the season because it works just for what we need it to do,” Cobb said. “I think 35,000 seats is a perfect capacity for Appalachian.” Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium, the baseball stadium, is also in the plan for renovations in the future. The athletic department would develop an on-site weight room, and include all chair-back seating, according to the plan. “Baseball having their own weight room would make practice smoother

and seamless,” Cobb said. soccer on Bodenheimer “It’s a pretty good stadi- Drive and a driving range um and with a couple of for golf, according to the tweaks, it could be a great plan. environment for fans.” Cobb wishes to advance Those the digitweaks tal media also inin all fac l u d e cilities, “If money was not an changing he said. object, there’s some the di“ Video things we would like to mensions boards of the do from the enhancement are a big standpoint.” park and thing for changing a lot of Charlie Cobb, director of athletics fences. different T h e sports plan for and it softball would be and tennis would be an a great amenity to have in indoor facility for both the facilities,” Cobb said. teams and improving the “It will add to the fan exconditions in and around perience.” the current facility. They The Kidd Brewer Stawill try to identify land for dium modification picture an on-campus facility for is available at goasu.com.

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Art Expo Best in Show features prints of apocalypse

by EMMA SPECKMAN

A&E Reporter

unior Emily Rapp won Best in Show in Art Expo 2013 with her mixed-media piece titled “This is Only the End.” “This Is Only The End” is the final piece in a body of work Rapp created depicting the apocalypse and its vibrant presence in everyday life. “I became fascinated with the common obsession in our own demise,” said Rapp, a studio art major. “In the artwork, though, I wanted to create a more humorous and self-deprecating reaction despite the apocalypse’s morose sentiments.” In addition to her award for Best in Show at the Art Expo awards ceremony, she also received a travel scholarship for printmaking art students. “I once received a Scholastics medal for drawing in high school, but definitely have never been awarded anything like this,” she said. Printmaking is the most common medium Rapp uses for her work. To create “This Is Only the End,” she printed cuts of linoleum, woodcuts and lithographs on a variety of papers. “Growing to understand the nature of printmaking has definitely played a large role in how I experiment,” she said. Rapp said the richness of prints and tattoo imagery is what attracted her to print-

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Review: ‘Escape from Planet Earth’ lacks originality by CHELLA MCLELLAND Intern A&E Reporter

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.

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Junior studio art major Emily Rapp (second from left) receives Best in Show and a travel scholarship for printmaking awarded by Vice Chancellor of Student Development Cindy Wallace (left) at the Art Expo awards ceremony Friday at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. making initially. “There was no real de- ond place went to senior art ed gift certificates to Art “The celebratory color finitive moment that I major Brittney Caudle for Mart. Two students, sophpallets and patterned com- thought, ‘Aha, I want to be her piece “My Life in Cuba omore Chelsea Marqueda positions of traditional an artist,’” she said. “It was on a Clothesline” and third and senior Rachel Kirk also Turkish paintings have also sort of just an interest that place was awarded to senior received purchase awards, influenced me over time,” morphed into an obses- art major Emily Smith for meaning their pieces would she said. sion.” her clay creation “Rebirth be bought by the university Rapp became interested The Art Expo 2013 re- Through Fire.” and placed in Plemmons in art after entering North- ception and awards cerJunior art major Gena Student Union. west School of the Arts, a emony was held Friday in Murfin won People’s The entire Art Expo magnet school in the Char- the Turchin Center for the Choice for “Astriction,” a exhibit is on display in lotte-Mecklenburg public Visual Arts. piece she made out of cast the Turchin Center until school system, but she nevFirst place went to Ran- bronze, chain and wood. March 16. Rapp’s piece is er saw it as her future career dall Dameron for his digital The award winners re- currently hanging in the until recently. collage “Imaginarium,” sec- ceived gift bags that includ- Mayer Gallery.

LGBT Center presents staged reading of documentary play ‘8’ by LOVEY COOPER Senior A&E Reporter

The LGBT Center will host a staged reading of Dustin Lance Black’s “8,” a documentary play chronicling the drama of the Perry v. Schwarzenegger court case regarding same-sex marriage in California on March 26. This is the same day the Supreme Court will hear the oral arguments for Hollingsworth v. Perry, a court case that resulted from lawsuits filed after the California constitutional amendment voted into law in 2008 that states the only legally recognized marriage in California is between a man and a woman. Black was in court during the Perry v. Schwarzenegger case and

took firsthand observations, interviewed the plaintiffs and used court records to construct his play. Mark Rasdorf, the LGBT Center graduate assistant, proposed the idea to host the play, and sophomore Luke White said he jumped at the opportunity. “It’s a really unique opportunity to present it as history being written,” said White, a theatre arts major. The LGBT Center held open auditions for the play, and no previous stage experience was required. “We have freshmen all the way to grad students [auditioning] – it’s a really comprehensive slice of our student population,” White said. Sophomore David Rudow plays Paul, part of a gay couple fighting

for their rights. Rudow heard about the auditions through a friend and fliers around campus. While Rudow, an interdisciplinary studies major, has been in other stage pieces before, this is his first staged reading and his first experience working with the LGBT Center, although he has strong feelings about this issue. “I think that LGBT rights are of paramount importance,” Rudow said. “It really amazes me that two men or two women cannot get married. It doesn’t affect anybody but them. People say that it will destroy the institution of marriage, but they said the same thing about interracial marriage.” Senior Daniel Szymczyk, who is co-directing the play, said he thinks

the Supreme Court decision is an opportunity to spread awareness about LGBT rights. “If we represent our country as LGBT-friendly and having LGBT rights fully, other countries might follow, and this legislation is a really big part of that,” Szymczyk, a technical photography major, said. Rudow said he hopes people will be inspired into action after seeing the play. “At the least I hope that people will come out stronger in their conviction that gays and lesbians have the right to get married,” he said. “8” takes place March 26 at 7 p.m. in the Parkway Ballroom of Plemmons Student Union. Admission to the performance is free to everyone.

Fifth Annual Tattoos for Schools event to take place March 17 by LOVEY COOPER Senior A&E Reporter

Speakeasy Tattoo will host its fifth annual Tattoos for Schools event this St. Patrick’s Day. All of the money from Tattoos for Schools directly benefits the art programs of local elementary schools. In the past, patrons have donated a minimum of $10 in exchange for a small three- or four-leaf clover tattoo, but this year organizers are starting a pledge system in which patrons can donate a certain amount of money per tattoo done. “It’s great for anyone who wants to support the cause who can’t make it that day or doesn’t want to get the tattoo,” said Nicole Kinnamon, the general manager of Speakeasy Tattoo. Each tattoo take about 10 minutes each to complete, and a variety of clover tattoos are offered for patrons to choose from, along with a new design this year featuring an apple.

To avoid restless lines and allow patrons to celebrate all day on King Street, organizers will text groups of five to 10 when it is their turn to be tattooed. Speakeasy hopes to reach out to the community more this year with the lineup of events, which includes face painting and temporary tattoos as a way to have a direct effect on the families the money goes toward. “A lot of [parents of children in Boone] work in the community – they work at ASU or different businesses around town,” Kinnamon said. “We want to rope in more locals this year.” Other events include a raffle of almost $1,000 worth of inventory from local smoke and piercing shop Expressions, located off of Howard Street. “It’s funny that the tattoo shop and Expressions are the two businesses in town that are really big supporters [of local schools],” Kinnamon said. “Nobody expects that.” Along with an ap-

pearance from the Appalachian Rollergirls, Irish games and various other shows taking place on King Street, an act recently shown on “America’s Got Talent” called “Captain & Maybelle” will be performed throughout the day. Captain Stab-Tuggo of “Captain & Maybelle” recently broke Ripley’s Believe It or Not World Record for Heaviest Weighted Sword Swallow at 84.2 pounds. St. Patrick’s Day falls on Sunday, March 17, when most students will be returning from spring break, but this does not worry organizers. “At first we were kind of hesitant, but we know that most people plan to be back in school on Monday, so if they’re not celebrating St. Patrick’s Day wherever they are, we know they’ll spend it here,” Kinnamon said. Following the day’s events is a 21 and up after-party hosted by Boone Saloon, featuring more performances by Stab-Tuggo.

“Escape from Planet Earth” follows the story of two blue alien brothers living on a planet called Baab, both working as a team for an organization that sends out astronauts on rescue missions. When the reckless hero of Baab, Scorch, voiced by Brendan Fraser, is sent on an assignment to the “dark planet,” his brother and behind-the-scenes brain of Scorch’s missions, Gary, voiced by Rob Corddry, is extremely hesitant. After arguing about whether or not Scorch should go, Gary quits his job altogether. One thing leads to another and eventually the two brothers find themselves stranded on the dark planet, where they are captured by a sadistic government officer determined to destroy their planet. This extraterrestrial story is just like any other – the aliens are shunned before they are welcomed. But its overall tone is cynical and unwelcoming, more so than a children’s movie should be. The stereotypes are completely over the top as well. There is Scorch, who is the epitome of the negative jock persona, lacking any mental ability whatsoever and operating purely on instinct. Then there is Gary, the “nerd,” who is made fun of constantly despite his superior intelligence, leadership and skill with his job. If the actual overall messages in the movie were legible, they would be excellent lessons for children, but this film is a whirlwind of cynicism, jokes about adults that easily go over the heads of children and social stigmas that serve no purpose other than to be mocked. The bond between the two brothers is a strong feature, especially shown when Gary abandons his reservations about the mission and follows Scorch into the most terrifying planet known to Baab. Even so, there is not much real emotional depth in this relationship. It seems as if they are tied together by blood alone. Most of the characters have no real individual personalities either. Many of them simply embody the stereotype they fall under. The one real redeeming characteristic of this movie is that the animation is well done and fitting. Though the aliens look like stereotypical aliens, there are other kinds of original creatures that are worth taking note of. This being said, while the animation is what makes this movie bearable to watch through a first time, there is nothing to merit a second viewing.

Rating:

1 out of 4 stars

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Student pursues country music, finds inspiration in famous App State alumnus by CHELLA MCLELLAND Intern A&E Reporter

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Luke Combs plays at Klondike Saturday. Combs is originally from Asheville and is a senior at Appalachian State University.

Appalachian State University senior and country singer Luke Combs performed at Klondike Bar on Saturday night – one of many shows he will play on the road to becoming a full-time musician. Combs, originally from Asheville, started playing the guitar about a year and a half ago and began performing six months after that. “I had my first show at Parthenon because I knew the owner,” Combs said. “I had it at capacity the first night and it’s been really smooth sailing from there on out.” Since then, Combs has played at several venues, including Town Tavern, Geno’s, Showtime Sa-

loon and Wild Wing Café in Asheville. He is spending his spring break in Nashville, Tenn., where he will have songwriting sessions with some local writers, and where he hopes to meet people who will help benefit his career. Combs said he has been singing his entire life. He sang at Carnegie Hall in high school and made it to the first two rounds in “The Voice,” a singing reality show on NBC. Combs pursued country music largely because of his personal background. “I grew up on it as a kid,” he said. “And [I] really rediscovered it my freshman year here. I just started listening to the same stuff and researching the new stuff and I got hooked again. When I decided to play it, it just made sense

to how I grew up and who I am.” His greatest musical inspiration is Eric Church, an Appalachian alumnus. Church is currently at the top of the charts for country music, and Combs hopes to someday meet him. Combs plans to graduate from Appalachian in May and pursue a career in country music. “Full time music for as long as I can survive,” he said. He plans on adding members to his solo act and forming a band that can travel together either to Nashville or around the North Carolina area. So far, he has put out a short sample album with three original songs and plans on releasing a full CD by the end of the year. Combs’ next show is scheduled for Thursday at the Town Tavern at 10:30 p.m.

Holy Ghost Tent Revival to perform with opener Swift Science by COLIN MOORE A&E Reporter

Greensboro-based indie rock band Holy Ghost Tent Revival will take the stage at Legends after opener Swift Science on Wednesday. This week, The Appalachian caught up with Holy Ghost guitarist Matt Martin about the band’s shows and big plans for the year. The Appalachian: How do you guys like working with Appalachian Popular Programming Society at Legends, and how many shows have you played here? Matt Martin: “We’ve played three shows at Legends thus far and they’ve all rocked. Those kids really support some sweaty men. First time we were at Legends, over 500 peeps came out, which made us take a step back and whistle at our good luck. Although I would say, the last time we were there, the decibel police were out

and the sound guys were telling us we might have to turn our amps way down. If you know me, you know I don’t turn my amp down, even when it’s necessary. TA: Do you have more tour dates planned for 2013? MM: “We’ve got a chunk in April where we’ll be headlining Cat’s Cradle before we head to NYC, Vermont, Philly, Massachusetts, Connecticut and a few other places. Manhattan should be packed, as we’ll be joining awesomesauce-makers Spring Standards and Toy Soldiers at Rockwood Music Hall. Wakarusa is going to be dope. It’ll be good to hug the necks of Shovels and Rope again and drink red wine beneath the Arkansas moon before we all head to the Snoop Lion show. Then, in the middle of summer, we’ve got plans that take us through Wyoming, Utah and eventually the West Coast. It’s a huge year.”

TA: Are you working on any new material? MM: “We’ve got new material running out the ears. It seems like it’s been going over well on the audiences. The next album is going to be chock full of to-be rock standards that will keep those bodies thumping.” TA: Is there anything else exciting you guys have coming up? MM: “Our pals Cabinet from Scranton, Pa., are throwing their first festival and we’re going to be a part of it. But it also marks the reunion of the band that made us the band we are today. And the Moneynotes are getting back together for one night only. I just wet myself.” The event is hosted by APPS’ Stage Shows Council and doors for the show at Legends open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students in advance and $8 at the door.

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Holy Ghost Tent Revival will perform with opener Swift Science on Wednesday at Legends. The show is $5 for students and doors open at 9 p.m.

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Send copy to David W. Freeman, Director of Student Publications, Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, second floor, Plemmons Student Union, or e-mail: freemandw@appstate.edu.

Truman Capote Award

Applications for the Truman Capote Literary Trust Award in Creative Writing for 2013-2014 (for prose, fiction, creative nonfiction and drama) are available. To apply for the $3,125 scholarship award, submit a file folder or large envelope with three (3) collated, stapled copies each of two (2) works: fiction, creative non-fiction, plays, or a mix of two. Play scripts must be submitted in standard format. Please double space prose; number pages and staple them. The deadline is Thursday, March 21, by 4 p.m. Deliver entries to: English Office, Sanford Hall, second floor, drop-box, beginning Tuesday, March 19. Final Judge: Sandy Ballard is the editor of the Appalachian Journal and co-editor of the literary anthology Listen Here: Women Writing in Appalachia (University Press of Kentucky, 2004) and The Collected Short Stories of Harriette Simpson Arnow (Michigan State University Press, 2005). With Leila Weinstein, she edited Neighbor to Neighbor: A Memoir of Family, Community, and Civil War North Carolina (Center for Appalachian Studies, 2007). Her most recent project is Appalachian Journal’s first CD-ROM, The Southern Mountaineer in Fact and Fiction, by Cratis Williams (2011). Please write your name, ASU Box, email address, and telephone number on the first page of each entry. The winner will be notified and results will be posted by the last day of Spring classes for 2013. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Weinberg (262-2871/weinbergsc@appstate. edu). Open to rising juniors and seniors who are majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing or who intend to do so; it is also open to English B.S. students who have taken two or more creative writing classes at Appalachian.

Spring Counseling Center groups

Understanding Self and Others Group—Issues commonly addressed vary from depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, issues of family conflict or abuse, etc. Students who want to resolve specific concerns as well as those seeking personal growth are welcome. Mondays 1:30-3 p.m., Tuesdays 1:30-3 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. USOGet Moving (moving your body to increase wellness- see below for details), Wednesdays 2:30-4 p.m., Thursdays 1:30-3 p.m. (Transitions to ASU Group, doesn’t start until October) and USO-DOG 3:30-5 p.m. (group Therapy with co-leaders and a therapy dog) Lesbian/Gay /Bisexual Therapy Group—This group will present an opportunity for lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals to explore life challenges. Fridays 1-2:30 p.m. Painful Pasts, Promising Futures Group—This group is designed for those who have experienced traumatic events in their lives or who come from backgrounds in which they did not feel safe. Wednesdays 3-4:30 p.m. Transgender Therapy Group—This group is similar to the “Understanding Self and Others” group in that a variety of issues will be explored in a safe and supportive environment. Wednesdays 5-6:30 p.m. (For information contact Sheri Clark: 262-3180 or clarksl@appstate.edu) Food/Mood Group—This group is designed for students who use food and/or exercise to cope in ways that would be considered “unhealthy”. To Be Determined. An Introduction to Mindfulness Group—Mindfulness involves stepping out of “auto-pilot” reactions and learning to pay more attention to our present experiences. Mondays 3:30-5 p.m. USO-Get Movin’ Active Bodies Healthy Minds—Did you know that exercise is one of the best mental health interventions we know of? Tuesdays 3-4:30 p.m. To get started with a Counseling Center group, come to the Counseling Center during Walk-In Clinic, call 262-3180 or visit our website for more information www.counseling. appstate.edu. If you are interested in group but these times do not work for you, please get in touch with Chris Carden at 262-3180 or cardendc@appstate.edu.

Global Women’s Series in March

The campus and local community are invited to attend the first Global Womens Series, scheduled for March 2013. The theme for the series is “Women and the Environment: Ecofeminism and Activism.” We encourage faculty to participate and have their students attend. Today, 5 to 7 p.m., Opening Event, “Environmental Activism: Expressions of Inspiration”, Price Lake, second floor in Plemmons Student Union. Welcome remarks by Dr. Sandra Lubarsky, Director of Sustainable Development, followed by performance art and a networking reception featuring student and local community groups involved in environmental activism. Week of March 18 (day TBA), 7 p.m.: Film, with panel discussion to follow, IG Greer Theatre. Hosted by the Global Women’s Series and sponsored by Department of Sustainability, Library, and Geology as part of the annual Sustainability Film Series. Wednesday, March 27, 7 p.m.: Keynote presentation with Dr. Chris Cuomo, “Eco-Feminism and Climate Change”; Parkway Ballroom, 4th floor of new addition in Plemmons Student Union Dr. Cuomo is professor of Philosophy and Women’s Studies at the University of Georgia, and an affiliate faculty member of the Environmental Ethics Certificate Program and the Institute for African-American Studies. The Global Womens Series addresses contemporary global issues affecting women and girls and is a collaborative effort between faculty, students, staff and community members. The program is co-sponsored by the Office of International Education and Development, Womens Studies, and the Belk Library. For more information, contact Sarah Bergstedt at bergstedtss@appstate.edu.

Visiting Writers begins today

Appalachian State University’s Spring 2013 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series continues with poet Nathalie Anderson, who will read from her works on March 28 in Lecture Hall 114, Belk Library, at 7:30 p.m. A Craft Talk, “Writing Around,” will be held in Attic Window Room, Plemmons Student Union, at 2 p.m. Fiction writer and memorist Brett Lott will read form his works on April 4 in the Table Rock Room, Plemmons Student Union, at 7:30 p.m. A Craft Talk, “Writing With So Great a Cloud of Witnesses,” will be held in Table Rock at 3:30 p.m. Novelist and poet Darnell Arnoult will read from his works on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Table Rock Room, Plemmons Student Union. A Craft Talk, “The Sublime Fiction Triangle,” will be held at 3:30 p.m. in Table Rock.

A Service of the Division of Student Development

ACT to sponsor May event

Appalachian & the Community Together (ACT) at Appalachian State University will sponsor an International ASE May Break event May 13-28, in Thailand and Ghana. Sign up now in the new ACT Outreach Center located in Plemmons Student Union. A $500 deposit and your ID is required.

Wellness Workshops are planned

The Counseling Center at Appalachian State University presents “The Wellness Workshops: Feelin’ Good in the Neighborhood!” Workshops are: Pet the Dog: The Benefits of Pet Therapy, Wednesday, 11 a.m. to noon, Calloway Peak room of the student union; Get Movin’ to Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Depression (wear clothes and shoes you can move in), March 26, 5 to 6 p.m., Table Rock room of the student union; Born this Way: Learning to Love Yourself, April 11, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Rough Ridge Room of the student union; Express Yosef: Self Expression through Art, April 15, 5-6 p.m., Attic Window room of the student union. For more information contact the Counseling Center at 262-3180 or counseling.appstate.edu.

Food Mood Group can help you cope

Do you weigh yourself everyday? Do you skip at least one meal a day? Do you count calories and fat grams every time you eat? Do you exercise because you have to not because you want to? Do you hate yourself for the size of your thighs? Do you need to better accept your self, body and all? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may benefit from participating in the Counseling Center’s Food Mood Group. For more information, contact the Counseling Center at 2623180, or drop by the Counseling Center during walk-in hours (Monday-Thursday, 1-4 p.m., and Friday, 1-3 p.m.). Or try an anonymous online screeing at counseling.appstate.edu and click “online screening.”

APPS Films ready for spring showings

The Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS) Films Council is pleased to announce its remaining schedule for the Spring 2013 semester. Our Popular Film Series at I.G. Greer SuperCinema will feature some of the most acclaimed movies of the awards season, as well as a blockbuster or two, and a few gems that are not as well known. The CinemaVintage series in the Greenbriar theater will start out creepy, reflect some dystopian tendencies, then veer off toward the tales of unruly ghosts and science run amok. Show times are listed with the schedule and as always, admission is still only $1. Here’s what APPS Films is bringing: IG Greer SuperCinema Popular Film Series: (All Showings at 7 and 9:30 p.m., except where otherwise noted; Admission $1.) Match 21-23 - Silver Linings Playbook; April 4-6 - The Hobbit (7 and 10:15 p.m.); April 11-13 - Les Miserables (7 and 10 p.m.); April 18-20 - Rise of the Guardians; April 25-27 - Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters (Show times TBD); May 2-4 - Warm Bodies. Greenbriar Theater CinemaVintage Series: (All showings at 7 p.m.; Admission $1.); March 6 and 7* - Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (‘89); March 20 and 21* - Jurassic Park (‘93); March 27 and 28* - The Land Before Time (‘88); April 3 and 5 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (‘88); April 10 and 12 - Peter Pan (’53); April 17 and 19 - The Fox and the Hound (‘81); April 24 and 26 - Cinderella (’50); May 1 and 3 - The Nightmare Before Christmas (‘93) * denotes showings on Wednesday and Thursday. All titles, dates and show times are subject to change. If you would like to have some input on what movies are brought to campus, the APPS Films council meets at 5 p.m. Thursdays in the Rhododendron Room of the Plemmons Student Union. If you would like to suggest a film for viewing on campus, APPS Films can make arrangements for you to come to a meeting and make a case for it to be shown.

Adult swim lessons available

Appalachian State University Recreation and the aquatics department are now accepting registration for adult swim lessons! This six week program is open to community members, as well as students and faculty/staff members of ASU who are looking to learn or improve swimming skills. An assessment will be made at the first class to determine skill level; level concentrations include: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Whether you are a beginner or a competitive swimmer, this program is right for you: Lessons are through April 15th; Classes are held Mondays from 6 – 6:45 p.m.; For registration forms and fee information, please visit us online at www. aquatics.appstate.edu.

Learn to swim program to start

Appalachian State University Recreation is getting ready for its American Red Cross Learn to Swim Session! The program offers children of Boone and the surrounding community the opportunity to learn the basics of swimming, or improve their existing swimming skills in a safe environment. All of the classes are taught by qualified and experienced instructors. Group lessons are offered for all skill levels and ages six months and up. Classes are small so that your child can receive individual attention when needed, while still having fun with other children of similar age and ability. Class includes 8 sessions to March 20th (No class March 11th-13th for University Break). Courses offered: Infant/Toddler Swim, Preschool Swim, School Age Swim (shallow and deep water). Classes are held in the Appalachian State University Student Recreation Center Natatorium. Class days and times vary depending on the level of your swimmer: see website. For registration forms, fee information, and class times, please visit us online at www.aquatics.appstate.edu. If you would like more information on this topic or other aquatic related programs, please call Cheryl Eddins, Assistant Director for Aquatics at (828) 262-2100 or e-mail Cheryl at eddinscj@appstate.edu.

24th Morgan Lecture Series to start

The 24th anniversary of the Morgan Lecture Series in the Sciences, sponsored by the Morgan Committee, in cooperation with the College of Arts & Sciences and the University Forum Committee, announces the first Morgan Lecture speaker will be Dr. Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor of Meteorology at Pennsylvania State University, and author of the book, “The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars.” He will present two lectures on campus this semester, both on Thursday, March 21. The first lecture will be to the combined science departments at ASU. It is titled Dire Predictions: Understanding Global Warming. This talk will be at 12:30 p.m. in Room 183 Rankin Science West. The second talk will be a public lecture and is titled The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars. This lecture will be at 7 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Ballroom in the Plemmons Student Union. The second Morgan Lecturer, Harold McGee, will be on campus Wednesday, April 24, to deliver a public lecture, The Chemistry of Food and Cooking. McGee is a noted journalist who specializes in explaining the chemistry of food and cooking to the public. He is author of the bestselling book, “On Food

and Cooking: the Science and Lore of the Kitchen.” McGee’s public lecture will be at 7 p.m. in I.G. Greer Auditorium.

Lastly, the committee is finalizing a visit to ASU by Dr. Jerry Coyne, Professor of Biology at the University of Chicago on Thursday, May 2. Dr. Coyne is being co-sponsored by the Departments of Biology, Geology and the External Grants Program from the UFC. He is the author of a textbook on speciation and evolution, and the bestselling book, “Why Evolution is True,” which is also the title of his extremely popular blog on science, reason, and religion. Dr. Coyne will give a scientific presentation on speciation (his research specialty) at 12:30 p.m. in Room 183, Rankin Science West. Dr. Coyne will also give a public lecture on The Relationship between Science, Religion and the Acceptance of Evolutionary Theory in the United States, at 7 p.m., in the Blue Ridge Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union.

5K run for Autism is planned

Autism Speaks U at Appalachian State University is hosting a 5K run on April 13 starting at 9 a.m. at Watauga High School (300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone, NC). The registration is $20 and the first 300 participants are guaranteed a T-shirt if registered by March 22. You are able to register as an individual or as a team. All money raised will go to Autism Speaks to fund research into the causes, prevention and treatment for Autism. Please come out and support this amazing and important cause. Register online at https://events.autismspeaksu.org/ site/displaySite.do?siteId=240.

‘Have a Heart’ campaign underway

February is over, but this year’s “Have A Heart Non-Perishable Food & Pill Bottle Drive” is just getting started. Staff Senate is collecting non-perishable food items and empty prescription pill bottles to benefit the Hunger and Health Coalition. Collection sites in the following campus buildings have been set up: Belk Library; B.B. Dougherty Admin. - 1st and 2nd floors; College of Education; Rivers Street Deck; Child Development Center; McKinney Alumni Center; Walker Hall - 3rd floor (Math Dept.); Varsity Gym (Health Promotion); Wey Hall; Edwin Duncan Hall; Rankin Science South; University Bookstore; and Broyhill Music/Hayes School of Music. Help Staff Senate help others by donating as generously as you can.

Student research abstracts sought

The Office of Student Research is accepting abstracts for ASU’s 16th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors Meeting. The meeting will take place April 18, in the new addition (fourth floor) of the Plemmons Student Union. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to submit their abstracts online through the Office of Student Research website. Research Day Abstract submission information can be found at http://forms.osr.appstate.edu/present/ abstractform.cfm. The deadline for abstract submission is 5 p.m., March 20. Questions can be directed to the Office of Student Research at 262-7655. The Office of Student Research is a unit within Appalachian’s University College. University College consists of the university’s integrated general education curriculum, academic support services, residential learning communities, interdisciplinary degree programs and co-curricular programming – all designed to support the work of students both inside and outside of the classroom.

People of the Planet Soccert Set

The 7th Annual People of the Planet Soccer Tournament will be held Sunday, April 7, at Watauga High School turf fields. The tournament will celebrate Appalachian State University and community cultural diversity, and is part of the annual Diversity Celebration held on campus. Admission is free. Adult teams will be comprised of faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members representing many foreign countries. Youth teams in several age groups will have an opportunity to play. The U6 (ages 5, 6), U8 (ages 7, 8), U10 (ages 9, 10), U12 (ages 11, 12), and U14 (ages 12, 13) boys and girls teams will be comprised of players from the community. Youth players are required to register online. The registration deadline for youth players is March 22. All players will receive a jersey made for the event. Also, children can register to carry small flags with the players before each game. Details and registration information can be found at http://www.cs.appstate.edu/soccer/.

Turchin programs relieve stress

The Turchin Center offers Appalachian State students two programs that can help them manage stress and promote positive mental health. Free Tai Chi at 5 p.m.

Learn a new art of relaxation and focus with instructor, Tim Winecoff, in the tranquil atmosphere of an art gallery! These 50 minute sessions are for Appalachian State University students only and are free with a valid Appalchian ID. No supplies needed. Dress in comfortable clothes. No prior sign up is necessary to attend. For more information on Tai Chi, visit http://tcva.org/calendar/super/id/838. Free Open Studio at 7 p.m.

The Turchin Center will open its studio space to any Appalachian student who wishes to learn a new skill by a professional artist or work on his/her own project. All supplies provided. No experience necessary. To see the monthly schedule and for more information on Open Studio, visit http://tcva.org/ calendar/super/id/839.

Art Expo 2013 underway at ASU

Art Expo 2013, the annual juried student exhibition, is underway through March 16, at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arats, a presentation of the Catherine J. Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University. The exhibition is organized by the Catherine J. Smith Gallery (CSG), juried by Nancy Sokolove, Adult Programs Manager and Curatorial Team Member at the Asheville Art Museum and installed by Ben Wesemann, Acting Director of the CSG. Corwin Harrell, a graphic design major at Appalachian, was selected to design the promotional materials for the event. The gallery is pleased to present artwork in a wide range of media created by these Appalachian students: Laura Arbogast, Emily Beerbower, Jonathan Benz, Audrey Boyle, Josiah Cameron, Olivia Capizzi, Brittney Caudle, Meghan Class, Renee Cloud, Randall Dameron, Kayla Diamanti, Mauryn Eisenshmidt, Kelly Ensley, Hannah Gray, Emily Greason, Corwin Harrel, Katherine James, Lauren Jordan, Rachel Kirk, Laurie Kirkpatrick, Lindsay Kyle, Elizabeth Lauer, Madeline Lee, Justin Leitner, Jessica Lellie, Claire Lenahan, Robert Maley, Chelsea Marqueda, Kelly Martin, Katherine Meeks, Danielle Mulvihill, Gena Murfin, Veronica Nawojczyk, Ryan Novak, Melissa Ortiz, Sarah Parker, Maria Perry, Leann Rafferty, Emily Rapp, Marcie Ried, Merideth Ruff, Faisuly Scheurer, Joey Scott, Emily Smith, Kerri Smoot, Jacob Voight, Annie Walker, Alexis Wright, Emile Young, and Anna Zilkowski. Admission is free.

OPINION

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THE APPALACHIAN Your student newspaper since 1934 MICHAEL BRAGG Editor-in-Chief

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EDITORIAL

Despite issues, senate restructure plan deserves a chance Editor’s Note: The following represents the majority of the views of the editorial board.

The student body votes this week on a referendum that will, for the first time in more than 30 years, restructure the Student Government Association Senate. The purpose of the new plan, if passed will go into effect spring 2014, is to broaden the scope of representation in the Senate by increasing the number of groups represented, including seats for individuals from the four undergraduate classes, academic colleges and student organizations, among other groupings, according to the referendum text. This is a departure

from the current system where individuals are allotted seats based on residence on or off campus and participation in universityfunded organizations. SGA Vice President Eric Barnes said he sees the plan as an opportunity to “broaden the voice” that SGA represents, and believes the plan has the potential to be transformative for campus. We believe that the plan has enough going in its favor that it deserves a chance at success, despite some definite flaws. The biggest complaints come from those who believe that the plan’s method of grouping and assigning seats will result in less representation for certain groups.

For example, the multicultural clubs, which includes a diverse cluster of over 30 clubs, will only have two seats to represent that entire group. There are natural concerns that certain groups will not receive adequate representation. Barnes said he understands the concerns, and acknowledges some likely friction at the beginning of the process. But, he said he believes this will force the groups to communicate more to come to an agreement over who can best represent that category of students as a whole. Of course, as Barnes acknowledges, there is the real possibility that groups won’t work together effectively, and that the lack of

representation for specific demographics of people could become a reality. Taking these significant concerns into account, we believe that the referendum can, if nothing more, act as a step in the process toward a more complete representation of the Appalachian State University student body. As the referendum text mentions, this is the first time in more than 30 years that a change has been made to senate structure. Given the demographic shifts in the university during that time, it is clear a change should occur. The plan’s most persuasive selling point is that it does open opportunities for more

groups to be represented. Until this plan was proposed, there was no category based on undergraduate class or academic college. Now, these important subsections of campus can have a voice. If for whatever reason the changes do not work, a constitutional review committee will look over the policy in three years, and, if the need arises, write up another referendum to address the issues. With the new system already setting precedent for greater diversity of voices, any new changes would likely only push us further in that direction. Given that this plan can be amended if necessary, we believe it deserves a chance.

EDITORIAL CARTOON

Letters to the Editor The Appalachian welcomes Letters to the Editor. Letters should be 250 words or less and include the author’s name, ASU Box, phone number, classification and campus affiliation, if any. The Appalachian reserves the right to decline publication of any letter and to edit letters for the purpose of clarity and space. Although we are unable to acknowledge those letters we cannot publish, we appreciate the interest and value the views of those who take the time to send us their comments. Letters should be submitted electronically via our Web site or e-mail. Letters may also be mailed to “Letter to the Editor,” The Appalachian, ASU Box 9025, Boone, N.C. 28608. Letters may also be brought to the newsroom, located on the second floor of Plemmons Student Union.

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STAFF OPINION

Victim blaming has gotten out of hand, needs to stop

Olivia Wilkes Courtney Roskos

A&E Reporters Colin Moore Emma Speckman

Sports Reporters Jesse Ware Jordan Davis James Ashley

Opinion Writers Austin Mann Kent Vashaw Tyler Spaugh

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AUSTIN MANN Sexual abuse is unfortunately an ongoing topic in American media. This time, it hits a bit closer to home with the case of UNC-Chapel Hill student Landen Gambill. According to the NY Daily News, Gambill is being charged with an honor court violation at

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ry. They make claims, such as she isn’t a survivor because she wasn’t assaulted by an armed assailant, according to the Digital Journal. Any person who has been assaulted, sexually or non-sexually, is a survivor and the manner of assault doesn’t devalue that assault at all. Another thing is that these same people blame Gambill for staying in an abusive relationship. What these people don’t understand is that it isn’t easy to walk away from such relationships. Abuse isn’t always easy to identify, and usually it is even harder for the victim to escape. Victims often feel trapped by their abuser

and find it impossible to leave. It isn’t right for society to judge them for staying in such a relationship, but to help them get out of it and to move on. Gambill’s detractors have no idea about the power relations between men and women, and from what I have seen, have no intent to learn. No one asks to be raped, and it is insulting to the survivors that some even suggest that she was asking for it or that it was her fault. Mann, a freshman computer science major from Raleigh, is an opinion writer.

STAFF OPINION

Sequestration cuts are misplaced, shouldn’t affect jobs

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UNC by creating an “intimidating environment” for her accused rapist. In other words, the very organs of the university that were supposed to help her are now punishing her for speaking out about her sexual assault. There is a very problematic sector of American society that is always prone to misogyny, and that sector of society rears its ugly head here as well. A Voice for Men and NC Fathers are two organizations that have attacked Gambill for speaking out about her sexual assault. There is a lot of victim blaming by those who doubt Gambill’s sto-

TYLER SPAUGH North Carolina Democratic Senator Kay Hagan said more than 20,000 civilians who work at military bases could face “reduced pay through furloughs” due to sequestration, according to the Watauga Democrat. Sequestration is a series of automatic spending cuts totaling $1.2 trillion over the next nine years, according to the Huff-

ington Post. The cuts will be split equally between domestic spending and defense spending. Much of the sequestration debate has been reduced to trying to place the blame on either the White House or the House Republicans, but now is not the time to argue over whose fault it is that sequestration has taken place. The purpose of sequestration was to ensure that major spending cuts would occur even if the president and Congress failed to reach an agreement, according to Forbes. We can tolerate small defense cuts in the short

term, as long as those cuts go to the correct areas. We cannot, however, tolerate cuts that will cause pay cuts or cost America jobs. Money that goes toward funding government jobs should be the last thing we choose to cut in this struggling economy. Decreasing the unemployment rate while trying to reduce the debt and deficit should be the primary focus for this administration. Cutting money that funds government jobs only accelerates the current trend of people being laid off or forced onto government assistance, which further re-

duces consumer spending and forces lawmakers to choose between raising taxes and raising the national debt. Instead of cutting money that funds jobs, we should focus on entitlement reforms and cutting foreign aid. While we shouldn’t cut entitlement programs entirely, we can look at better ways to reduce fraud within the system and attempt to move people off of chronic welfare by creating more jobs. We should also consider reducing the foreign aid sent to other nations, such as Egypt, and use that money to rebuild here at home.

Debt reduction is very important to our economy. Our national debt is already over $16 trillion, according to the Weekly Standard, and one day it will be our generation’s responsibility to address it. But we cannot afford cuts that cut salaries or cost jobs in the short term. In the long term, the increased government dependency created by lower pay or job losses could very well outweigh the short-term benefits of spending cuts. Spaugh, a freshman accounting major from Winston-Salem, is an opinion writer.

SPORTS

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BASKETBALL

Healy plays last game at Holmes Convocation Center

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(Left) Head coach Jason Capel reacts to a foul play. (Right) Nathan Healy dunks the ball in a game against Chattanooga. Healy joined the team as a walk-on a freshman in Capel’s first year as head coach.

by JAMES ASHLEY Sports Reporter

high school student-athlete just wishes for one thing their senior year: for a letter in the mail from a coach seeking interest in them. When the letter

doesn’t come and the college acceptance letter does, student-athletes line up at the Holmes Convocation Center in what is called the “walk-on tryout.” During the tryout in 2009, the era of a coachplayer was born. It was Jason Capel’s first year as

Appalachian State men’s basketball head coach and Nathan Healy was a walkon player. During Healy’s four years, he progressed from walk-on, to role player, to starter, to captain. “Since I’ve been here, nothing has re-

ally changed,” Healy said. “We’ve had the same coaching staff. We brought in a lot of new faces but we started to become a lot more disciplined. It’s definitely going in the right direction.” Every year, Healy’s stats have improved. His fresh-

“The reason Nate is in man year he scored a season-high of 10 points, 14 this position is because of points his sophomore year hard work and doing all and 19 points his junior the little things,” Capel year. During his senior said. “I thought he set the campaign, Healy had a tone for us. Twenty points and 14 rebounds is a good career-high 24 points. Healy started every way to go out. And he got game this season as a for- the victory.” Healy said that his focus ward, averaging 34.9 minutes per game and leading wasn’t on himself during the team with 14.9 points Senior Night. “It’s not the end yet,” per game. Defensively, Healy leads the team with Healy said. “We still have three more 42 blocks, 57 steals games. Senior and 228 total reHealy’s Senior Night was a bounds. Averages special day, Healy played 14.6 points but it wasn’t his last game in about that. It the Holmes Cen7.9 rebounds was about my ter on Saturday, teammates, scoring 20 points 1.44 blocks the fans and while adding 14 the coaches. rebounds. 1.97 steals I will rememHe said the ber this for a sport in general 3.99 GPA long time.” is what motivated The Mounhim throughout his four years at Appala- taineers will wait until Friday night to see who they chian. “I get to play basketball,” will play Saturday in the Healy said. “That’s what SoCon tournament. The the school pays me to do. team will play the winner My dad always told me to of the Furman and Samhave fun. All those things ford game. “We know what we are motivation, but at the end of the day, people don’t have to do,” Healy said. play basketball this long if “We know it’s a one game season. Finally, we made they don’t love it.” Healy is now the cap- it easy on ourselves, but tain of a team that fought I think everyone knows its way back to win a first- what’s at stake. We had round bye in the Southern a good week in practice Conference tournament in leading up to these two games and I don’t want Asheville. Capel said Healy is a to expect anything less this week.” special player.

BASKETBALL

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Members of the women’s basketball team in their pregame huddle before Saturday's Senior Day 'Black Out' against Chattanooga. The Mountaineers lost the game 69-45.

Mountaineers say ‘thank you’ to four seniors leaving at end of season by KAITLYN THRUSTON Senior Sports Reporter

Before every game, the Appalachian State women’s basketball team begins by warming up and doing drills. Their leaders, four seniors whose college basketball careers are coming to a close, give words of encouragement for every player on the team. These seniors were honored Saturday for Senior Day. Raven Gary, a guard from Chicago, possesses a dynamic personality on and off the court. She is described by her fellow teammates as someone who they can count on to defend them, no matter what the situation. Gary has scored 281 points and dished out 150 assists so far in her two seasons at Appalachian. “It went by so quickly, I don’t even feel like a senior,” Gary said. “It’s crazy.” She has been an essential player on the team during the last two 20-win seasons and has dominated the playing field as App State’s guard. Kelsey Sharkey has also proved to be a valuable asset to the Mountaineers during her career. Her teammates said they rely on Sharkey to make them laugh and she can always have a good time. Sharkey said she couldn’t believe her Senior Day was already happening. “This morning I woke up really jittery,” Sharkey said. “I didn’t think I’d be able to take it all in, but it’s here and it’s crazy.” Sharkey currently ranks ninth among Appalachian’s all-time rebounders and is also sixth in steals, according to goasu. com. In addition to her skills on the court,

Sharkey has also put in a tremendous amount of work in the classroom. She was chosen as a first team All-Southern Conference Tournament member for her academics, and was named to SoCon’s Academic All-Conference. Another senior is Courtney Freeman, a dual forward and guard, who is known by her teammates as someone who will tell them the truth, even if it’s not what they want to hear. “It’s been a great four years and I hope we can extend it in March,” Courtney Freeman said. Courtney Freeman has 1,205 points and became the 22nd player to join Appalachian State’s 1,000 point club during her senior year, according to goasu.com. Courtney Freeman has proven to be one of the most valuable players on the Mountaineer bench during her career. As working hard comes naturally to Courtney Freeman, she was able the graduate with her degree in business administration in just three and a half years with honors. Anna Freeman, a forward from Thomasville, is seen by her teammates as a mother figure, someone who is ready to comfort and nurture a friend in need. “Senior Day is a day of celebration,” Anna Freeman said. “[The coaches] were new when we came in and have done a good job of changing who we are as people, as well as basketball players.” Anna Freeman will end her career as Appalachian’s second all-time scoring and rebounding leader. After four long years of helping the coaching staff turn a struggling program around, there is no doubt that a special era of women’s basketball at Appalachian is coming to an end.