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Craig Robinson presents comedy tour at App State

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ppalachian State University Police arrested freshman undecided major Alec Schemmel in connection to an alleged break-in at the Appalachian Panhellenic Hall on Sunday. University Police received the report of a breaking, entering and larceny at approximately 4:05 a.m., according to a police report. Schemmel, 20, has been charged with a felony count of breaking and entering and a count of misdemeanor larceny. The breaking and entering charge is a felony because it occurred after dark, according to the report. Schemmel entered the building through a window, according to the report. University Police recovered $640 of property from the suspect. University Police Chief Gunther Doerr said that they received multiple tips on the identity of the suspect. “Several people had observed the individual in and around the area at that time, and the descriptions we received matched the descriptions of a potential suspect,” Doerr said. “We were also able to pull video from another area of campus and observe the suspect with the stolen items.” Schemmel has a bond set at $10,000 and will appear in court Tuesday with a later appearance scheduled for April 30.

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Craig Robinson and The Nasty Delicious perform Sunday evening in Holmes Convocation Center. Members of the audience rushed the floor for a dance party during the second half of the show.

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Craig Robinson and his band The Nasty Delicious performed at Holmes Convocation Center on Sunday night, kicking off the southeastern portion of his national comedy tour. Robinson, best known for his role as Darryl Philbin in “The Office,” began the night with an interactive comedy and music routine. The night progressed with music from the band and ended in a

20-minute dance party where attendees were encouraged to dance in front of the stage. “What I hope for my show is to get people to party with us,” Robinson said. “The floor is a dance floor, and I want App State to rock out. I want to make people feel really excited.” At least 1,540 people attended the event, Appalachian Popular Programming Society Adviser Randy Kelly said. Sophomore accounting and health care management ma-

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jor Daniel Healy said he was pleasantly surprised by Robinson’s performance. “I was unaware of [Robinson’s] multiple talents and thought he was just going to do stand-up,” Healy said. While attending Illinois State University, Robinson began his comedic career at The Second City improvisation enterprise in Chicago. Robinson said his interest in stand-up comedy was a spur of the moment occurrence. “This career chose me,” Robinson said. “I was in col-

lege, and I was very silly. I had a night manager job checking in kids in the building, and I would always be cracking jokes. I didn’t realize I was doing bits until someone would come up to me and say, ‘Craig, I’m always laughing at what you said the other day.’” Before watching other students perform, Robinson did not consider performing stand-up comedy himself. Only after seeing the other university students did Robinson recognize comedy as an accessible career choice. “I had always seen comedians in a sort of different light,” Robinson said. “I would see them on the TV, but then some people I knew were doing comedy at the school, and when they performed, you could feel the aura and the energy from them.” For students interested in comedy and acting, Robinson said he suggests performing whenever and wherever you can. “You have to go on stage despite of your fear,” Robinson said. “That’s how I wound up doing comedy in the first place. You have to do it even if you’re afraid of it. You have to walk through that wall.”

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Former Appalachian State Men’s Ultimate Frisbee captain Justin Allen lays out for a pass while practicing. Allen will join the New York Empire Ultimate team.

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Two students on Appalachian State University’s Men’s Ultimate Frisbee club team have signed contracts to play ultimate frisbee professionally in New York City starting this May. Junior appropriate technology major Jesse Lieberman and senior health care management major Justin Allen are two of 13 men in the nation that have signed this preseason to play for the New York Empire in the American Ultimate Disc League. The AULD is one of two pro-

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fessional leagues for ultimate frisbee in the nation. This is its third year in existence, Lieberman said. The New York team’s normal season is April through July, but Lieberman and Allen are allowed to start in May after the semester ends so they can continue with classes as normal, Lieberman said. The AULD will take care of their housing, living and traveling expenses for the summer, but the two will not make a salary. “Right now, there’s no money in the sport,” Lieberman said. “The very, very best players are

making maybe $5,000 a year.” Lieberman said his current focus in playing the sport in the AULD league this summer is not to make money, but to enjoy the experience. “There could be potential career options 10 years down the road, but right now it’s a total side gig for a fun experience,” Lieberman said. Lieberman said that he grew up playing multiple sports including baseball, soccer, basketball and lacrosse. “When I found ultimate, I just threw everything else out,” LiSEE FRISBEE PAGE 2

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Continued From pg 1 eberman said. “It gets you hooked. It’s definitely an addictive activity.” Lieberman said he thinks ultimate frisbee is unique because it requires self-awareness and handeye coordination in a way that no other sport does. “You can throw the frisbee at so many different angles and the wind is involved and there are so many different choices and options,” Lieberman said. “As an athlete, it gives you amazing opportunities to work with your body and space that you don’t get on another field.” Allen said his largest achievement in the sport so far was receiving a gold medal in the 2013 World Ultimate Under 23 Championships. Allen said he believes

ultimate frisbee is the fastest growing sport worldwide. “Nobody’s even done this before,” Allen said. “We’re gonna have a blast.” Lieberman is currently the coach of Appalachian’s club Ultimate team, the Nomads, while Allen is the captain. The Nomads recent achievements include being ranked No. 5 in the region last year and making the quarterfinals in the Queen City Tune-Up Tournament in February for the first time in Appalachian’s history. Allen said he encourages anyone to come out and try ultimate frisbee, join the club team or be a spectator. “We’re the best we’ve ever been,” Allen said. “We’re trying to be even better.”

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Watauga Children’s Council, university host diaper drive by Laney Ruckstuhl Intern News Reporter

Appalachian State University’s Highlands Association of Child Development Advocacy is working with the Watauga Children’s Council to host a diaper drive on campus that will run through Friday. HACDA is a student organization geared toward advocating for the rights and needs of children in the community. This is the second year that HACDA has hosted and assisted with the Who Needs A Change? diaper drive, which donates its collection to WCC’s Diaper Bank. Collection boxes can be found in various locations around campus and in the community and donations are also being taken in the College of Education building. “Last year, we collected over 6,000 diapers, so I would really like to top that,” HACDA president Paige Moretz said. HACDA and WCC are also collecting monetary donations, which they will use to purchase diapers in bulk, Moretz said. The organization decided to sponsor the drive annually after WCC informed them

about the cause. “Many of the HACDA members that have been recently recruited were not aware of the Children’s Council or the Diaper Bank,” Moretz said. “So, in the process of advocating for children, students are being informed about resources and organizations in the community.” HACDA member Elizabeth Easter said she thinks it has helped call students’ attention to issues in the community that they may not otherwise be aware of. “Gaining knowledge about the well-being, or the lack thereof, of the children and families in our community gives us a whole new perspective and grants us the opportunity to realize the need and to reach out,” Easter said. “The diaper drive is just our way of spreading knowledge and giving students the opportunity to make [a] simple, but huge difference in the lives of local families.” Meggan Knight, the drive’s head organizer for the Children’s Council, also came to speak to HACDA last year about the issue and the families it would affect. Knight

said the council has collected more than 100,000 diapers since the program was started in March 2012 and helps an average of 110 children every month. Knight said she believes the mission statement for the Who Needs a Change? drive sums up the organization’s goals best. “We are working to eliminate diaper need by distributing free diapers to those in need,” according to the statement. “Our goal is to ensure every child in our community has enough diapers to remain clean, happy and healthy.” Knight said she thinks that community service is also a great way for students to develop into professionals. “I think it is important for students to be involved in community service to help them develop a sense of community and have an awareness of needs in the community,” she said. Knight said they will distribute the diapers with the help of the Health Department, Children’s Developmental Services Agency, Women’s Infants and Children Nutrition Services and other social service agencies and churches.

University tests accelerated programs by Kevin Patel Intern News Reporter

Several of Appalachian State University’s graduate-level programs are engaging in an accelerated admissions process, allowing select undergraduate students to work toward a master’s while also fulfilling undergraduate requirements. Accelerated program students would be able to forego taking the GRE, said Holly Hirst, associate dean of Graduate Studies and architect of the accelerated admissions initiative. There are currently four programs participating in the accelerated admissions pilot: Public Administration, Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics, Hirst said. The accelerated admissions program will allow undergraduates to double count nine semester hours of coursework. As of right now, the Department of Mathematical Sciences has taken eight students for an accelerated admissions track. The Department of Computer Science has taken five, the Department of Physics and Astronomy has taken two and the Master of Public Administration program has taken one. Hirst said all of these students are still undergraduates, meaning that the pilot program is still in its experimental stage. The outcome of the pilot program is premised entirely on how many students decide to enroll in a master’s program at Appalachian as opposed to pursuing some other path. Noah Hughes is a senior enrolled in the accelerated mathematics program. “My experience as a part of the accelerated admissions program has been wonderful,” Hughes said. “The faculty here at Appalachian are extremely helpful, welcoming and most of all,

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Senior political science major Tommy Wrenn (right) presents the Ms. Appalachian crown to junior social studies education major Cedric Bowie (left) during Thursday's Disney themed Amateur Drag Show. The show will donate 25 percent of the proceeds to the charity Dream On 3. Check out the full gallery at TheAppalachianOnline.com

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friendly.” Hirst said all of the programs considered for inclusion in the pilot were on-campus graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. The initiative is designed to bolster the enrollment of the smaller graduate programs on campus by enticing gifted undergraduates with the opportunity to engage in graduate-level coursework, Hirst said. “This is a way to incentivize our better students to stay at Appalachian,” she said. Hirst said the programs that were chosen were ones that would not be affected by prioritization and that use dual-listed courses. “In other words, students could take the graduate version of the same course,” she said. Hirst said some programs opted out of the opportunity. “There were some that said no, and probably will not nominate anybody because there are a lot of programs on campus that want to interview applicants, and they don’t want to save spaces for their own students when better students might come from elsewhere,” Hirst said. Several programs were ruled out because of their structure, she said. “We didn’t pick anybody in business because they have one-year programs anyway,” Hirst said. “With education programs, it’s almost impossible to do it because their second semester of their senior year, they’re not even here [due to student teaching requirements].” The graduate directors of the four programs in the pilot said they are not concerned with the possibility that an individual completing a bachelor’s and master’s in five years by accelerating admissions may

not receive an educational experience as enriching as their six-year counterparts. “Students in the pilot accelerated admissions program assimilated quite well academically” said Ross Gosky, program director for the Department of Mathematical Sciences. “There may be a small effect, but I haven’t observed anything major. The biggest difference that I notice is that the students who are in their senior year who are taking their graduate courses don’t have the assistantships and, in most cases, the graduate office that traditional graduate students have.” Both Gosky and Program Director for Mathematics Education Tracie Salinas became directors of the mathematics graduate programs at the start of the year, inheriting the accelerated admissions initiative that started fall 2013. “We’ve only been in this business short-term, so we’ll have to observe and see what we can do to improve the process, regardless of what aspect we’re talking about,” Salinas said. Jay Fenwick, director of the graduate program in Computer Science, said screening process and quality of the students that engage in the accelerated admissions track will ensure that their education at the graduate level is just as enriching as those who naturally matriculate into graduate studies. “I don’t think it’s diminishing their experience, in terms of coursework, because in some ways they’re sort of substituting an ordinary undergraduate elective with a graduate level course,” Fenwick said. Prior to this program, it was impossible for an undergraduate to take classes in graduate studies and have those credits cut for both a graduate and undergraduate degree.

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STOMP brings unconventional urban rhythm to Schaefer

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TOMP will bring their innovative live show to the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday at 8 p.m. STOMP consists of an eight-member troupe creating rhythm and music with unconventional percussion instruments formed out of everyday objects like trash cans, brooms, matchsticks and their own bodies. STOMP has performed in more than 350 cities in 36 countries worldwide, and is currently the most successful off-Broadway production in history, traveling STOMP performer Cammie Griffin said. “I think that everyone can relate to music and movement and sound,” Griffin said. “The type of music that we’re doing is not normal. We don’t have traditional instruments like violins or pianos – we’re using everyday objects and unconventional objects to make music and rhythm, and we use our bodies.” Griffin has been involved with the production for nearly eight years, traveling with the cast since the Las

Vegas related production, “STOMP: Out Loud,” ended. “To me, why STOMP is such a popular show is because there’s no language barrier,” Griffin said. “There’s no dialogue in the show, so we can go anywhere with the show, there’s nothing to distract you from what we’re doing.” She said that the traveling show carries more variety and potential for inspiration, as certain aspects of the production change from night to night in terms of character choices. This particular version of the show has evolved since the last time the cast visited North Carolina, diversifying the repertoire with added songs. STOMP only started touring college campuses within the past few years, Griffin said. She said she likes colleges because they give the opportunity to interact directly with audiences and stagehands that might have more interest than traditional theatergoers. “It’s kind of cool to inspire someone who is on their journey to become a percussionist or a dancer or an actor,” Griffin said. Organizers have been striving to bring

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An eight-member troupe will bring their innovative performance of STOMP live to the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday at 8 p.m. The show, which uses everyday objects as percussion instruments, has performed in 350 cities worldwide.

STOMP to Appalachian as a part of the Performing Arts Series for years, said Megan Stage, marketing and public relations manager for the Office of Arts and Cultural Programs and Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. “It is an extremely well-known show in New York City, and [we] knew it would be an exciting show to bring to our campus and community,” Stage said. “It has been a long

time coming and we are happy that we were able to finally make it work.” Stage said she sees this as an opportunity to bring the energy of New York City to Boone with the same show for a fraction of the price. “It is edgy, creative, high-energy and different than any show we’ve brought because these performers are not just dancers or musicians, they are both,” Stage said. “This show is extremely well known and

I think the students and community members are very excited that it will be here in Boone.” Additionally, the Performing Arts Series seeks to connect all events in some way to a teachable curriculum, embracing aspects of other cultures in the academics. “Our artist relations staff work to develop meaningful interactions among students and artists,” said Christy Chenausky, director

of Arts Education and Outreach for the Performing Arts series. “We are able to provide a curricular connection to each performance.” A list of available library resources, which can help integrate the show and its themes to classroom discussion, can be found on the listing for the event on the Performing Arts Series schedule. Tickets are $38 for adults and $18 for students.

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Wild Beasts deliver slowburning, R&B-influenced fourth album

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English independent rock quartet Wild Beasts made their name on flamboyant, excessively dramatic art-rock before turning a corner with 2011’s outstanding record “Smother.” In a move reminiscent of ’80s synthpop band Talk Talk’s shift from accessibility to minimal, jazzy arrangements, “Smother” removed some of the band’s musical ornamentations, both instrumental and vocal, but kept an incredible standard of songwriting and tightly wound tension. Still, “Smother” was an intense record lyrically and thematically, focusing on manipulative relationships and obsessive carnality. It’s no wonder that Wild Beasts needed to take a break from touring after playing songs like “Bed of Nails” every night. Their brief hiatus has paid off with their newest album “Present Tense,” which simultaneously strips the band’s sound down further and refashions them as a surreal R&B group. If there’s one thing “Present Tense” has on the other Wild Beasts albums, it is the best vocal performances from dual singers Hayden Thorpe, who boasts a wicked falsetto, and Tom Fleming, who delivers his songs in a smoky, impassioned baritone. In the past, Thorpe took care of the group’s most desperate, verbose lyrics while Fleming provided a more measured foil, but here those roles are more or less reversed. Thorpe helms the impeccable pop tunes “Mecca” and “Palace” with bright, optimistic ease. Fleming brings considerable darkness to album standouts “Daughters” and “A Dog’s Life,” both of which incorporate subtle noise to incredible effect. That said, most of the album’s arrangements barely seem to break a whisper, which pays off. These songs are slow-burning grooves played with remarkable precision. Synthesizers pop up frequently with small, mournful melodies or impressionistic backing chords.

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Of particular note is the group’s drummer Chris Talbot, who seems to always be playing the most abstracted version of a beat possible so that brief tom hits suddenly change the mood of an entire tune. Thematically, “Present Tense” is less obsessed with sex, instead focusing on communication in the present moment. “A Simple Beautiful Truth,” the purest R&B song here, toes the line between those themes perfectly, reminding listeners that the original “carpe diem” poems were essentially seduction tools. The album’s ambitious thematic structure crosses through crushing cynicism and direct sexual come-ons before arriving at inner peace, though at times these themes could have been a little more nuanced. “Present Tense” isn’t a work that grabs you immediately, and some may still be put off by Thorpe’s extravagant falsetto. But for the first time, Wild Beasts will appeal to fans of current independent R&B acts such as Active Child and How to Dress Well, or even stars such as Miguel or Frank Ocean. -Colin Moore, A&E Editor

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GMO labeling only causes more distortion in debate whether or not they should be labeled. Both Maine and Connecticut have passed measures mandating that Genetically Modified Organisms - or any food or food product that has been altered on the genetic level - be labeled. Nearly 30 other states are considering similar proposals, according to The Washington Post. Now that the government is making a move to clarify public understanding of nutrition, it is a good time to address the GMO issue, which has been the cause of concern lately. The purported dangers of GMOs are a myth of our time. Numerous scientific bodies around the world have conducted studies on GMOs and found much of the same thing: GMOs pose no more risk than any other type of food.

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Reacting to the growth of obesity and the change of American eating habits, the government has decided to implement a new food labeling system. The new proposal centers largely on adjusting portion sizes and changing calorie and sugar content information, according to The Washington Post. The new proposals do not touch on a contentious food issue that has captured the attention of many citizens, activists and even state governments: the presence of genetically modified organisms in food and

The American Medical Association, the World Health Organization and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, among many other national and international scientific bodies, have concluded that GMOs pose little harm to consumers. Italian scientists published a review in Critical Reviews in Biotechnology September 2013 of nearly 1,800 studies, concluding ultimately that GMOs are safe. Clearly, the science is on the side of GMOs. One source of GMO hysteria was the September 2012 study conducted in France that showed rats developing tumors after consumption of GMO products. The study was later investigated due to problems with how it was conducted. Food and Chemical Toxicology, the magazine that published

the French study, retracted it in November 2013. In announcing the new nutrition labels, Michelle Obama emphasized the necessity of the labeling to help consumers better understand what is in the food we eat so that consumers can make informed decisions, according to The Washington Post. I agree completely. Food labels should provide accurate information of the risks of certain foods and provide necessary information to consumers. Food labels ought to enlighten, not deceive. Labeling GMOs would do the opposite. It would only further distort the public’s already flawed view of the subject. Griffin, a sophomore journalism major from Madison, is an opinion writer.

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Professors and profanity: Who the f--k cares? can help increase solidarity and reduce stress, according to a study by Yehuda Beruch and Stuart Jenkins. Cursing was found to be more common and positive between colleagues with no or low power distance relationships. There is – or at least should be – a low power distance in a student-professor relationship. “I talk to my students the way I would normally speak in conversation, so they can see what they are getting and feel more comfortable with me,” said Elicka PetersonSparks, a professor in the Department of Government and Justice Studies. “If someone doesn’t use profanity in their everyday life, I wouldn’t suggest using it in class. It would be phony, and phony is never good.” Before we get carried away and throw f-bombs around like confetti, let me add a few disclaimers.

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We are all adults here, so let me ask you a question: who the f--k cares if the professor drops some four-letter bombs here and there? I mean, s--t , it’s not something we haven’t heard before. They are words many of us use in conversation on a regular basis – sometimes too often – and quite frankly, they are words that are not going to disappear from our vocabulary. Profanity in the university and collegiate classroom environment can actually increase participation, open communication and reveal commonalities between the students and professor. Cursing between colleagues

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First, profanity may be offensive and should be controlled for those who may be uncomfortable. Second, student-to-professor profanity is not as acceptable as professor-to-class cursing. There is a time and a place for every behavior that has the potential to raise a few eyebrows. As for profanity in the classroom, it is all about context. Cursing isn’t meant to be a teaching tool. In the broader picture it is simply about being who you naturally are while in front of the students. When a professor can act naturally, so can the students and subsequently the course will flow smoother. “I teach criminology and criminal justice, so my students can expect to hear such language in the course of their careers on a fairly regular basis,” Peterson-Sparks said. Throughout my three years at Appalachian State Univer-

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sity, I have benefited greatly from the professors who make the class feel like a conversation. I feel comfortable going to them for help or with ideas, having random conversations or even keeping in touch after the semester. College is all about building relationships. One of the most important relationships is between academics and student. The links between the two are professors and the communication we have with them. Essential to that communication is relaxed interaction - something profanity can facilitate. For everyone – students and professors alike – it is important to incorporate your personality into the classroom environment. And if you can’t be yourself, who the f--k can you be? Mullis, a junior criminal justice major from Wallburg, is an opinion writer.

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Students at Appalachian State University have the availability of eating at several dining establishments on campus. What may be lost is how many surprisingly healthy food choices are available. Arthur Kessler, the director of Appalachian Food Services, said there are several healthy choices for students, whether it’s the salad bars or one of the dining units in Central Dining Hall. Better yet is how all meat is prepared onsite, and more than 14 percent of produce and other items are obtained locally. There are also downsides with buying local. Kessler said prices do go up because produce obtained locally is organic, but only for the items that the produce was used for. This is a fair tradeoff for eating organic food and supporting the community of farmers through a variety of choices. And luckily, the food choices are about to expand. Trivette Dining Hall is being renovated to include a new salad bar, which will incorporate freshly baked potatoes, similar to what is already available at Central, Kessler said. Appalachian is also implementing an unnamed Asian-themed food stall in Trivette where McAlister’s Deli used to be. Similar to Noodle Works in Central, students will have the choice of what vegetables they want along with rice, meat or tofu. This is a great way to give students the options of healthy eating that they can customize to their tastes. Kessler said they are reducing the amount of breaded foods on the menu, and none of the fried foods are fried in trans fats. This is great news for those who love fried foods, but don’t want to feel too bad about eating it. But the most important thing that Appalachian is doing to help with healthy eating on campus is the production of a mobile application coming in the fall that will allow students to check the calories of what is available day-to-day. Kessler said the app will calculate how healthy a meal is with a few simple clicks. The app will add the calories of each meal to create a streamlined dining experience. Two more food concepts are planned for 2015 and will no doubt add variety to the healthy eating experience students already have. All of this comes at a good time for college students. The obesity rate in 18- to 29-yearolds in the United States has decreased from 17.2 percent in 2012 to 17.1 percent in 2013, according to Gallup. What Appalachian is doing could encourage healthier food options to help further decrease the obesity rate of young adults, a trend that is sure to continue. I know that I’ll be eating more on campus with the amount of nutritious food available. Hoang, a senior journalism major from Roanoke Rapids, is a graphic designer.

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Podcast about drug ford Mall. Students mit their papers to the and training apparel, and alcohol arrests and the public will be contest. Prizes include some used, some new. Send DavidBusinesW. Freeman,able Director Publications, for Student Involvement On copy Jan.to 31, toof Student express them- Center gift certificates to the uni-and Leadership, second floor, Plemmons Student Union, or e-mail: freemandw@appstate.edu. sInsider.com published a selves as they see fit. versity bookstore, and Wellness workshops story about colleges with The wall will be stand- the winning student will The Counseling Center ‘Gasland’ next Sustainability film the most on-campus drug ing on March 7 through- have their paper posted presents “Feelin’ Good of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University who was “GASLAND”, next Sustainability Series presentation and alcohol the arrests. Ap- out Filmthe afternoon. on the Belk Library and in the Neighborhood!” dying of pancreatic cancer. On Sept. 18, 2007, he stepped in will be shown April Univer23 at 7 p.m. in the I.G. Greer Auditorium. Information palachian State Commons wellness workshop sefront of an audience of 400 people at Carnegie Mellon UniThe was screening will list, be free and open to the public. sity on the and Military presentation website, as well as the ries. Extra credit slips versity to deliver a last lecture called “Really Achieving Your App State an Chief of Police Join the ROTC Departand Rhetobe made available. “Gasland”, award winning documentary investigation into Composition Childhood Dreams.” His lecturewill has become a phenomenon the truth Doerr about environmental impactsinofhosting hydraulicand fracturGunther and Well- ment lis- ric website. ThefordeadFor more information, and the inspiration this event. ing, called “fracking,” for natural gas. Filmmaker Fox line to enter papers is call 262-3180 or go to ness Promotion Coorditening to ArmyJosh Major Homegrown Film Festival on May 1 embarks on this journey after being asked to lease discuss his land March nator Kendal McDevitt Diana Stumpf 10. For more in- counseling.appstate.edu. for drilling.a Gasland an OSCAR nominee 2011 for formation, The Homegrown Filmhttp:// Festival: A Celebration of Sustainability recorded podcast was about her career andin insights go to • Tips for Managing Best rankings Documentary. film isinto hosted the Sustainable in the High Country will be held May 1, 7-8:30 p.m., in Parkway the andThis what theby Unsung Hero library.appstate.edu/ March “Madness”: A Development program. Ballroom, Room 420 PlemmonsStress StudentReduction Union. The event is they mean to App State. role of female patri- news/2013/08/info_lit. Workfree and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. The spring Sustainability Film ots Series is designed to raise Listen to the full discusin the U.S. Army at shop, 8-9 p.m. March Sustainability endeavors are growing strong in the High Counawareness of current environmental and help4,provide sion at https://sound5:30 issues p.m. March Price try, Creative writing award 18, Three Top Mounwhere you share a rich history of working together to ensure solutions. Each film will be followed by aPlemmons panel discussion with Rising cloud.com/appstate/ Lake, Student juniors and setain, Plemmons Student that your mountain region will forever be a wonderful place local activists, community leaders, academics students behind-the-numbers-1 Union. Major and Stumpf is a niors majoring in English Union to call home. The Homegrown Film Festival celebrates some answer discussleader ways ofwith personally ,who or will find it onquestions http://andproven more with a efforts concentration in of eight • Getting Out of the of these through a series mini-documentaries, getting involved on local, national and international levels. appcares.appstate.edu. than 20 years of Army creative writing local are invitHappiness Trap: How to each spotlighting people and organizations, including: The fourth annual Sustainability Film Series continues January experience. She has led ed enter(climate work into the Appalachian Accept Disappointment 350to Boone change); Mountain Brewery 29Free with films focusing on issuesmale relating to sustainability. The Truman (small business sustainability); ASUthe Office of Sustainability Speech Week and female Soldiers Capote Literary in Pursuit of Your Department Geology, Belk Library, Popular Trust (campus sustainability); BiophilicHappy, Art Installation (sustainability Presentedof by Young at the Appalachian Platoon, CompaAward in Creative 3-4 p.m. April 9, Programmingfor Society (APPS), and of Sustainabilart); Blue2014-2015 Ridge Conservancy BluePlemRidge Americans Liberty, ny the andOffice Battalion level, Writing Poet- (land New protection); River Room, ity sponsor the series. ‘Thank you’ to the series’ generous Women in Agriculture (sustainable agriculture); Grandfather the event is endorsed by deployed to Iraq, and ry Competition. Students mons Student Union sponsors. Mountain Stewardship Foundation tourism); and the Foundation for Indi- served in several key po- are asked to submit an (sustainable • Screening of LifeNational Committee for the New River (water protection). At‘Girls on the Run 5k’ set for May 4 vidual Rights (FIRE). All sitions including Execu- envelope with three col- time’s “Call Me Crazy” tend for film, food and fun. Representatives of many of these of the events toZAPtive Officer theRun ASU sets ofwill five Film with Brittany Snow Registration is are openopen for the Fitness Girls for on the 5K lated organizations be poems, on hand to tell more about their work and the public. Battalion and their name, it.ASU & Love is Louder, 6-8:30 to be held on May 4 at 10 a.m. ROTC The non-competitive runher will with how you can support This event is hosted by participants • Christopher Bar-University’s currentKidd position Dep- email and phone number p.m. April 28, Skills Beacon begin at Appalachian State Breweras Football in the Sustainable Development course Outreach for stadium and follow a mostly through campus. tel, philosophy pro- flat utycourse Commander of the on the first page of each Room, PlemSustainability, including studentsHeights and instructor Laura England The eventwill is sponsored by Appalachian’s Blue Cross and entry. fessor, speak on North Carolina National Entries are due mons Student Union (englandle@appstate.edu). Blue Shield of North Carolina Guard’s Institute for Health andand Hu- by 1 p.m. March 21, and both free expression Recruiting Tom Moore 5K planned for May 4 man Services. Thisand is the first time that the Battalion. 5K is open to the the through the arts cenRetention winner will be anSustainability public as a community event since Girls on the Run of the The 8th Annual Tom Moore 5K Run/Walk will take place sorship at 7 p.m. March nounced May 2. Entries Film Series High Country started in 2009. Director Mary Sheryl Horine Saturday, May 4, at the Boone Greenway Burnley-Clawson 4, Whitewater Café, PSU. Bone marrow regis- should be delivered to Presented by the Office explains, “This is such a fun and energetic event; we wanted Park. If particpants register on or before May 1, the event will Bartel’s presentation will try drive English office on the of Sustainability and the to be able to share it with the larger community. We’ve kept the be $15. On the day of the event it will be $20. There will be a lead into an open-art 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March second floor of Sanford Department of Geology, the registration fee very low hoping that kids, families and pasta dinner at F.A.R.M Café Friday, May 3, from 6-8 p.m. for display where students/ 5, Blue Ridge Ballroom, Hall. The competition and sponsored ApAppalachian students will want to join us and get active on a early packet pick-up. This will be a pay as you can by donation non-students canspring share Plemmons Student a $3,300 scholpalachian Popular Probeautiful Saturday morning.” To register, please visit features dinner to contribute to the Tom Moore 5K event as well as help acoustic music, poetry/ Anyone Union. Hosted byofAlpha For mission. more Registration grammingonSociety, Belk http://gotr.appstate.edu/5K under the age 14 will arship F.A.R.M award. Café in their the day of the need a running to register and run spoken word, buddy and visual Delta Pi with andthem. Phi RegisBeta information, email weinLibrary, Department event will begin at 8 a.m., and the 5K will start promptly atof9 tration fees are $15 and includeSigma. a T-shirtStop if fees arts. byare thereceived Alpha bergsc@appstate.edu. Geology and sustain a.m. There will be long-sleeve t-shirts available to those Apwho by• April 17. Registration will also be accepted on the dayon of have registered on a first come,palachian, A student-led panel Delta Pi contact table series aims first serve,the basis. After the the event starting at 8 a.m. thethe run,union, there will race, thereand will be a raffle with lots of funawareness prizes and refreshfeaturing a discussion on In addition March 4toin or Apparel shoe sale to raise of curalso be warm-up activities, station, an art table, The ments. Parking be team availablerent at theenvironmental, Burnley-Clawson Lot. free speech issues on aa happy visithair bethematch.org. track andwill field sovisits from Yosef and the Appalachian cheerleading team will be conducting a team cial and economic issues. local, national and globTom Moore, of Boone, was diagnosed with Huntington’s disand food provided by Earth Fare, Chili’s and Panera Bread. al perspective, 7 p.m. Information litera- apparel and shoe sale at Most films begin at 7 For more information on this event or volunteering for Girls on ease (HD) 10 years ago. Huntington’s Disease is a hereditary, March Rough cy prize contest p.m.brain March 18, forp.m. I.G. Greer degenerative disorder whichincurrently thereAudiis no the Run,6, please visit Ridge, www.gotr.appstate.edu or contact Mary 5:30-7 cure. HD slowly diminishes the affected individual’s ability to PSU. First-year students in Old Yosef Room, Owens torium and each will be Sheryl Horine at Appalachian’s Institute for Health and Huwalk, talk and reason. with HD willby eventually on • Free Speech Wall UCO 1200 and English Fieldhouse. ThereSomeone will followed a brief rely panel man Services at 828-252-7557 or horinems@appstate.edu. familyteam memberscompetition for his or her care. Huntington’s Disease does will be set up on San- 1000 are invited to sub- be discussion with experts

ACT to sponsor May event

not affect just one person, but a whole family and community.

from the sustainability Department of Philosofield represented in each phy and Religion. This film. presentation will explore • Shored Up, March Al-Saji’s phenomenology 18: Asks tough questions of what has been called NAPSAcoastal to provide the campus “cultural community racism.” She with a new web about communibased resiliency program called Thrive. All currently ties and our relationship willCU offer a feminist analenrolled ASU students are eligible to of take part in this exciting to the land. ysis representations of opportunity! Byat utilizing program, students will • A Place the the Ta-CU Thrive Muslim women in conhave access to a large database of helpful information. CU ble, April 29: Tells the temporary Western conThrive offers articles, videos, courses, and other information story Ameritexts by questioning the that willofhelpthree students adjust to campus life, stay healthy, cans who maintain ways in which race and enhance study skills, and build relationships. And this is just their dignity ofeven as of gender are at by play attia quick sampling the types topics covered CUin Thrive! they struggle just to eat. tudes toward the Muslim You can set up your own account today using your App State headscarf or “veil.” username and password. Simply visit www.appstate.cuthrive. Diversity Lecture Series com/ for more information. The first 80 students who sign up Presented bywillthe Office Environmental Hufor an account automatically win a free t-shirt! Any quesof Multicultural Student manities Symposium tions or comments may be directed to Mary Cantrell via email Development. Direct The all-day event beat mc74237@appstate.edu. questions to multicultur- gins at 9 a.m. April 4 in Act Out hosting 2nd annual Farm Day al@appstate.edu or go to Table Rock, Plemmons In celebration of Earth Week, ACT OUT isUnion. hostingThe its second multicultural.appstate. Student event annual Farm Day April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 three p.m. to help local edu. features keynote sustainable farms, such as Moretz’s Mountainan Orchard, Horse • “deepsouth,” 7 p.m. speakers, interdisciHelpers, 19, Spring House, and Foggy Likely Farm. panel, For more March Blue Ridge plinary faculty a information and to register for the event, please visit the ACT Ballroom, Plemmons closing roundtable disOutreach Center in Plemmons Student Union. TransportaStudent Screena reception. tion to andUnion. from the farms will becussion provided.and Lunch will also be ing and discussion panel The keynote speakers are provided at each farm. with filmmaker Lisa Bi- Dale Jamieson, profesOperation Medicine Cabinet planned agiotti. Presented as part sor of philosophy and enOperation Medicine take place April 19, from 11 of the Queer Film Cabinet Series. willvironmental studies and a.m. film to 2 p.m. This the is a rutime for a springprofessor cleaning on The explores affiliate of your law medicine cabinet. Operation you an ral American South and Medicine at NewCabinet York gives University; environmentally safe method of disposal of outdated, unused the people who inhabit Phaedra Pezzullo, assoandmost unwanted over-the-counter and prescription drugs, syits distant corners. ciate professor of rhetoringes and layers other medical supplies. or over Beneath of hisric Any andprescription public culture the counter drugs will be accepted, no questions asked. Clean tory, poverty, and now at Indiana University; out your medicine cabinet of outdated/unused prescription and soaring HIV infections, and Mel Y. Chen, over-the-counter meds. Bring to Plemmons StudentassociUnion four redefine professor of gender Friday,Americans April 19, from 10 a.m. toate 1 p.m. near info desk. If you traditional Southern val- inand women’s studies at miss this collection, participate the Watauga County collecues toMay create their own University of California tion on 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations: solutions survive. Berkley. The Food Lion to - Hwy 321 near WalMart; Food Lionsymposium - Hwy 421/ Old 421; FoodRacism: Lion - Blowing Rock; Foscoe • Hwy “Cultural is free and openFire to Dept the (Hwy 105). Veiling, These collections held in coordination with Muslim Em- are public, but participants Watauga County Household Hazardbodiment, andSanitation the Na-Department’s are asked to register for ous Waste Collection Day, Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to ture of Culture,” 7 p.m. the event. To register, 2 p.m at 14, the Watauga County Landfill. Items include: paint, March Blue Ridge go to http://humanitieshousehold batteries, niCad batteries, lead acid batteries (car Ballroom, Plemmons council.appstate.edu/ batteries), antifreeze, ethylene gasoline, lighter fluid, solid and Student Union. Co-spon- digital-humanities-symliquid pesticides, oxidizers, used oils, household cleaners and sored by Humanities posium-registration. For fluorescentthe lights. Council, Office of Equity, more information, go to University ‘Last Lecture” Diversity andHousing Compli- hosts http://humanitiescounance, of tocil.appstate.edu email UniversityDepartment Housing is pleased present the “Lastor Lecture.” This banquet-styleand event the will behallki@appstate.edu. held April 22 at 6 p.m. in the Anthropology,

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Plemmons Student Union. It will be catered by Casa Rustica One out of every 10,000 Americans has HD. After the onset of and an RSVP is required to attend. The Last Lecture is an the disease someone usually only lives for 10-20 more years. opportunity for selected faculty to tell the world what they’ve The younger you are when onset occurs, the faster the disease had on their mind and what they would say if this were their progresses. The Huntington’s disease Society of America is a “Last Lecture.” The campus community is invited to attend at non-profit agency dedicated to finding a cure. They are here no cost, but reservations are required and will be approved as support, guidance and a resources to families, friends and on a first-come/first-served basis. With our limited seating, those with HD. All of the proceeds from this event will go to please consider making your reservation today. To RSVP for St. Patrick’s Healing Arts Free “Dirty Harry” this event, 11th Appaplease visit http://housing.appstate.edu/lastlecture. The Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS) Filmspainting the society for research. You will receive a confirmation email and mailed tickets to your Council is pleased to announce its remaining scheduleclass for the— Tuesdays Day event, 6 p.m., screening, 7 p.m., lachian Mountain Yoga, 10:30 a.m., Spring 2013 semester. Our Popular Film Series at I.G. Greer For more information or to register for the event, go to campus address prior to the event. 5k.appstate.edu. Turchin, 7 p.m., Parkway Ballroom, Greenbriar Theater, Photography Com- Turchin Center, SuperCinema will feature some of the most acclaimed at movies of the awards season, as well as a blockbuster or two, and Center, free, PSU, $3 $10/session, $5/ Turchin PSU, $1 petition, 6 p.m., The Appalachian Popular Programming Society, APPS, will a few gems that are not as well known. The CinemaVintage students only Turchin Center, free A discussion of the film and graphic novel, “Persepolis,” will be host its annual Spring Fling on Friday from noon to 4 p.m. on series in the Greenbriar theater will start out creepy,open reflectto students p.m. in RoomDonnie 114, Belk Library. Admission some dystopian tendencies, then veer off toward the tales of held April 30 at 6Supatight, Figure drawing,Duck 7 Poind Field. There will be inflatables, henna tattoos, tie is free and open to the public. dye, a DJ Foam & Paint Party, food and fun!! And it’s all for free. unruly ghosts and science run amok. Show times areTai listed Chi, 5 p.m., Dies and Nomadic p.m., Turchin Cenwith the schedule and as always, admission is still only $1. Students, faculty and community members are invited to read 9 p.m., Turchin the Center, free ter, free copies for students Here’s what APPS Films is bringing: IG Greer SuperCinema graphic novelconcert, “Persepolis.” The library has placed Popular Film Series: (All Showings at 7 and 9:30 p.m., except of the book on 24-hour reserve. There will be a showing of the Belk Library is sponsoring its “Through My Eyes” photography Legends, $4-$6 where otherwise noted; Admission $1.) April 18-20 - Rise of film “Persepolis” Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the library. contest. It is really easy! Take an awesome Belk Library photoChristopher Bartel panel graph. Upload it to Instagram and tag it #BelkLibraryContest. the Guardians; April 25-27 - Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters Both the book and the film will be discussed Student-led afterwards. Make sure your app is set to allow public posting of photos. (Show times TBD); May 2-4 - Warm Bodies. “Dirty Harry” talk on free expreson free speech is“Persepolis” is a 2007 animated film based on Marjane Sa- Go to Edit Your Profile, and turn “photos are private” to off. The Greenbriar Theater CinemaVintage Series: (All showings trapi’sWhiteautobiographical graphic7novel TheRough screening, p.m.,of the same sion,at7 p.m., sues,name. 7 p.m., winning snapshot will will a $50 University Bookstore gift card. 7 p.m.; Admission $1.); April 17 and 19 - The Fox and the film received numerous awards including being a co-winner of Have fun and be creative! Show us a feature that you love or Greenbriar Theater, water Café, PSU, part Ridge, PSU, part of Hound (‘81); April 24 and 26 - Cinderella (’50); May 1 and 3 the Jury Prize at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. It was also a part of the library that is special to you. Here are some ideas PSU, $1 including a Academy of Free Speech Week Free Speech - The Nightmare Before Christmas (‘93) * denotes showings nominated for many awards Award forWeek to get you going: Belk Library in the spring; Get collaborative on Wednesday and Thursday. All titles, dates and show times Best Animated Feature. The story follows a young girl as she in a group study room; Find the library’s best keep secrets; are subject to change. comes of age against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. Relax in the Fox Reading Room; Go digital in the Digital Media Army Major Diana If you would like to have some input on what movies are The film will be introduced by Dr. Renee Scherlen, who Studio; and, Find your inner child in the Instructional Materials brought to campus, the APPS Films council meets atStumpf 5 p.m. presentawill also lead discussion on the film and book following the Center. The public is encouraged to enter the Belk Library Thursdays in the Rhododendron Room of the Plemmons showing. Dr. Scherlen is a professor of political science at Through My Eyes contest often by tagging multiple Instragram tion, 5:30 p.m., Price Student Union. If you would like to suggest a film for viewing Appalachian State University; comparative politics, foreign photos with the hashtag #BelkLibraryContest. The snapshot hosted by on campus, APPS Films can make arrangements forLake, you to PSU, policy, international politics, and gender are among her areas can include a few words or a single line caption. The library’s public relations committee will choose the winning snapshot. the ROTC Departcome to a meeting and make a case for it to be shown. of specialization. contest will officially end on April 28. The contest winner ment The event is presented by ASU Library in conjunction with The will be notified via an Instagram comment from the Belk Library The 24th anniversary of the Morgan Lecture Series in the the ASU Humanities Council and the Muslim Students As- Instagram account. The winner must respond with their email Sciences, sponsored by the Morgan Committee, in coopera- sociation, with support from the National Endowment for the address in order to be eligible to receive the book store gift tion with the College of Arts & Sciences and the University Humanities (NEH) program. This is the fourth in a series of certificate. The photographs must obey all laws, including Forum Committee, announces the second Morgan Lecturer, programs that compose the 2013 Bridging Cultures, Muslim applicable copyright and privacy laws. Harold McGee, will be on campus Wednesday, April 24, to Journeys Program. deliver a public lecture, The Chemistry of Food and Cooking. Filmmakers Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi colstudents from the MuslimHealing Student Association will Spring Spring break Spring break in explaining Spring break this adaptation Spring break A panel of Arts McGee is a noted journalist who specializes the break laborated to co-write and co-direct of Satrapi’s faculty, interested chemistry of food and cooking to the public. He is author of bestselling autobiographical graphic novel detailing the trials host a conversation with first-year seminar Yoga, 10:30 a.m., the bestselling book, “On Food and Cooking: the Science and faced by an outspoken Iranian girl who finds her unique at- University community members and Summer Reading disTurchin Center, reading selection for Lore of the Kitchen.” McGee’s public lecture will be at 7 p.m. titude and outlook on life repeatedly challenged during the cussion leaders regarding the summer 2013-2014, American Dervish, by Ayad Akhtar. in I.G. Greer Auditorium. Islamic Revolution. $10/session,The $5/panel will be held April 23 from 2 to 3 p.m. in Tater Hill (Room 155), Lastly, the committee is finalizing a visit to ASU by Dr. Jerry The Guardian described the film as “superbly elegant” and studentsis privileged to Plemmons Student Union. The University Coyne, Professor of Biology at the University of Chicago on goes on to note: “Persepolis gives us the sheer pleasure of host this author and highlight his work. He was just awarded Thursday, May 2. Dr. Coyne is being co-sponsored by the narrative, rarely found in modern cinema or indeed fiction: a a Pulitzer Prize for his stage drama, Disgraced. This panel of Departments of Biology, Geology and the External Grants gripping story of what it is like to grow from a lonely imaginative diverse Muslim students will introduce topics related to Islam Program from the UFC. He is the author of a textbook on child into an adult, and to find this internal tumult matched by and Muslim-American identity. It will provide a good beginning speciation and evolution, and the bestselling book, “Why Evo- geo-political upheaval.” to initial thoughts about teaching American Dervish and leading lution is True,” which is also the title of his extremely popular For more information contact Allan Scherlen, Belk Library, discussions surrounding it. The student panel will be moderblog on science, reason, and religion. Dr. Coyne will give a ated by Dr. Samuel Avery-Quinn. Dr. Avery-Quinn earned atscherlnag@appstate.edu. scientific presentation on speciation (his research specialty) his PhD in Anthropology from UT Knoxville, his Master’s in at 12:30 p.m. in Room 183, Rankin Science West. Dr. Coyne Religious Studies from the University of Denver, and his BA will also give a public lecture on The Relationship between Today’s college students face unique challenges that when from the University of Tennessee. Science, Religion and the Acceptance of Evolutionary Theory combined, can negatively impact their overall success. In in the United States, at 7 p.m., in the Blue Ridge Ballroom, order to succeed, students must find ways to successfully Plemmons Student Union. juggle their academic studies with their social life and financial The fourth annual Blue Mountain Documentary Festival will responsibilities, among many other life stressors! This balanc- present the best student documentary projects on campus ing act would cause anyone’s anxiety and stress level to rise. Thursday, April 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Belk Library Room 114. The Faculty Last Lecture will be held April 22 at 6 p.m. NominaThe event is free and open to the public. The festival highlights tions are being collected from students for the Last Lecture. The American College Health Association’s National College audio and video documentaries created by currently enrolled Health Assessment found in their 2001 survey that 30 perstudents at Appalachian State University. Subjects for the short We will extend the invitation to speak at the Last Lecture event, cent of college students reported feeling so depressed that it films range from local artists and Olympic wrestling to marwhich includes dinner catered by Casa Rustica, to two faculty was “difficult to function” at some point during the past year. riage equality. Winners will be announced at the festival. The members who have the most nominations. Depression can lead to lethargy, irritability, social isolation, Blue Mountain Student Documentary Festival is sponsored by These invitations will go out to nominated faculty the first and disturbances in eating and sleeping cycles. It takes a University Documentary Film Services. Light refreshments will week of April. concerted campus effort to adequately address issues such be provided. For more information please contact Tom Hansell The Faculty Last lecture is an event based on the book The as depression and the ways that it impacts our students. at University Documentary Film Services, 828-262-7730 or Last Lecture, written by Randy Paush. Paush was a professor In response, ASU’s Counseling Center has teamed with hansellts@appstate.edu. 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.

tuesday

APPS Films ready for spring showings

wednesday

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‘Persepolis’ discussion April 30

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saturday

APPS’ annual Spring Fling

‘Through My Eyes’ contest at Belk

24th Morgan Lecture Series to start

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monday

13 15 Muslim students to14host conversation

CU Thrive program for ASU students

4th Blue Mountain Festival tonight

Faculty Last Lecture set for April 22

Sports Tuesday, March 4, 2014

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Baseball

App State loses two of three at Irish Baseball Classic

by Cory Spiers Sports Editor

ppalachian State baseball won its first game of the season in the Irish Baseball Classic in Cary as they defeated Michigan 4-1 but dropped its other two matchups. The Mountaineers fell to Youngstown State 1-2 in their first game Friday and 3-4 in extra innings in its final game against host Notre Dame on Sunday. The Mountaineers started scoring in the bottom of the third inning against Youngstown State when senior left fielder Tyler Zupcic hit a double down the left field line, bringing home freshman center fielder Brian Bauk. But App State couldn’t hold the 1-0 lead for long. The Penguins scored two runs in the top of the fourth against junior Mountaineer pitcher Jamie Nunn. Freshman left fielder Alex Larivee, who was 3-4 for the day, scored one of the runs, and freshman shortstop Shane Willoughby scored the other. The Penguins held the 2-1 lead for the remainder of the game. Senior starting pitcher Patrick O’Brien held the Mountaineers scoreless for three more innings before handing the ball to his bullpen. The Youngstown State relievers, senior Alex Frey and freshman Kevin Yarabinec, combined to strike out six Mountaineers and allowed one combined hit in three innings of work to close out the game. Nunn pitched six innings and was charged with two runs, only one of which was earned but was saddled with the loss. Junior pitcher Taylor Thurber pitched the final three innings of the game and allowed only one Youngstown State hit. “We couldn’t get anything going offensively,” head coach Billy Jones said. “The positive was [Nunn] and [Thurber] pitched well.” App State was able to collect its first win of the season in the second game of the tournament as the Mountaineers took ad-

Cory Spiers | The Appalachian

Junior right-handed pitcher Jamie Nunn throws a pitch during Friday’s game against Youngstown State in Cary at the second annual Irish Baseball Classic. The Mountaineers lost the game 1-2 after the Penguins scored two runs in the top of the fourth inning.

vantage of eight strong innings of work from senior pitcher Tyler Moore. Moore allowed only one earned run on the day, and the Mountaineers were able to build an early lead that was never relinquished as App State went on to defeat Michigan 4-1. The win over the Wolverines marks the first win for App State baseball over a Big Ten Conference opponent in school history. The Mountaineers jumped out to an early lead when senior third baseman William Head blasted a double down the right field line with the bases loaded, scoring two runners. Sophomore designated hitter Alex Leach followed with a groundout that scored a run to put App State up 3-0 in the first inning. Moore puzzled the Wolverines for most of the day as he struck out a career-high six batters. He accomplished his previous high of three strikeouts on three different occasions, including earlier this season against Arkansas.

Moore’s eight-inning outing was also good for a career-high, beating his previous best of seven in 2013 against Western Carolina. Moore exited the game in the ninth inning after surrendering an unearned run, giving way to junior pitcher Robert Whaley who faced three batters, forcing two of them to pop out and striking out the other to earn his first save of the season. Head said it was very important to give Moore a lead early in the game. “He’s got that ability to be great anytime he steps on the mound,” Head said. “We just managed to put a couple runs up early, and I guess that gave him the confidence to get the job done.” The Mountaineers only committed one error, compared to Michigan’s two. “I was lucky enough to get some great defense behind me,” Moore said. “We’ve worked hard all fall. This team is much better and more talented than the re-

Rugby

AHO Rugby falls to NC State, 31-14

Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Senior hospitality and tourism management major Andrew Boyea (center) runs from N.C. State defenders in Sunday afternoon's rugby match. The Wolfpack defeated the Mountaineers 31-14.

by Nick Joyner Senior Sports Reporter

Appalachian State’s AHO rugby team lost to N.C. State on Sunday at Kidd Brewer Stadium, 31-14. AHO held the lead in the first half, executing its game plan and putting up 14 points on two tries with successful conversions. But the Wolfpack couldn’t keep pace with AHO in the first half and it only mustered one successful try with a conversion and a field goal. N.C. State went into halftime trailing 10-14. The Wolfpack didn’t allow any AHO points in the second half as the club climbed back into the lead. On two separate occasions, AHO moved the ball down to the N.C. State goal line, but both times the Wolfpack stopped App State, kicking the ball away. Meanwhile, the Wolfpack scored 21 unanswered points to take control of the game as AHO was unable to cut into N.C. State’s lead.

Junior forward Joshua Blanco said the lack of experience AHO has been dealing with this season was a key part of the loss. “We have a really young team,” Blanco said. “They had way more experienced players than us, and that’s really what our downfall was.” In addition, the club is looking to work on building trust with each other. “[Rugby is] about the brotherhood and the trust that another man’s going to make a tackle and you’re going to stick on your man,” Blanco said. With the season winding down, Blanco said the club is focused on improving, specifically the younger, less experienced players. “With such young players, we’re having a little problem producing results,” Blanco said. “We kind of hang our heads, to be honest. We’re just not experienced.” AHO has two more matches scheduled this season. The club plays March 22 at The Citadel before an April 5 match at East Carolina.

cord shows.” The Mountaineers failed to win consecutive games in its final outing of the Irish Baseball Classic, as the team fell 3-4 to Notre Dame in 11 innings Sunday. The Irish grabbed a 1-0 lead when freshman catcher Ryan Lidge singled a run home off junior pitcher Jeffrey Springs. App State tied the game in the fourth inning when Head singled down the right field line to score sophomore shortstop Dillon Dobson. Sophomore center fielder Jaylin Davis, who did not play against Michigan after injuring his hamstring against Youngstown State, was called upon to pinch hit in the sixth inning and promptly drilled an RBI double to give App State a 2-1 lead. Junior center fielder Brandon Burris added a home run to deep left field in the ninth inning to extend the Mountaineers’ lead to 3-1, but Notre Dame tied the game with a strong ninth inning of its own.

Sophomore left fielder Zak Kutsulis brought home a run with a deep fly ball to left field and freshman third baseman Kyle Fiala singled home the game-tying run to send the game to extra innings. The Mountaineers left three runners on base in extra innings and the Irish claimed the win in the bottom of the 11th when Kutsulis singled to score senior catcher Forrest Johnson after he advanced to third on a wild pitch. The App State bullpen allowed three of Notre Dame’s four runs, spoiling a solid outing from Springs, who allowed only four Irish hits and struck out six batters, but did not get a decision for his efforts. “Nobody feels sorry for you,” Jones said. “Sometimes this game isn’t a fair game, but you just have to keep fighting and keep playing.” The Mountaineers will take the field again Wednesday against Campbell on the road. Game time is set for 6 p.m.

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Tuesday, March 4, 2014